Local Notes: Enniscrone students visit Young Scientists Exhibition in the RDS
Transition year students from Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone, had a very enjoyable and interesting trip to the Young Scientists Exhibition at the RDS with teachers Ms Ryder and Ms McLoughlin.
The death has taken place of Phyllis Blakeney (nee Harte), Dooneen, Enniscrone, in her 92nd year, peacefully, on January 13, in the exceptional care of the staff of Ard na Greine Nursing Home, Enniscrone, surrounded by her loving family.
Phyllis is predeceased by her husband Walter, sister Doris Clarke, brothers Alfie, Herbie and Victor. Phyllis was dearly loved and sadly missed by her sons Norman (Sara), Gordon (Sharon), Basil (Yvonne), Eric (Eileen) and daughter Joy (Albert). She was adored and remembered always by her grandchildren Julie, Sandra, Dylan, Craig, Louise, Sophie, Adam, Rhys, Andrew, Matthew, Ben, Emma and Jennifer, and her great-grandson Walter. She will also be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, her extended family, in-laws, friends and neighbours.
Phyllis reposed at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina, on Friday, January 15, from 6 to 7.30pm. Her funeral service took place in Killaney Church of Ireland on Tuesday, January 16, at 2pm, followed by burial in Killanley Cemetery.
May she rest in peace.
The Christmas season is magical, but so is getting back together and catching up on the last few weeks. West Sligo Young at Heart, Dromore West, started the year moving with Grainne McGowan and chair yoga every Tuesday in January from 11am to 12 noon. Wednesday meetings commenced on January 17, with a good chat and catch up and they will continue every Wednesday from 10.30 to 12.30. Walking football commencerd yesterday Monday, January 22, from 11am to 12 noon and on January 24, Karen is back with food and nutrition.
The club have lots of new things planned for 2024 such as; calligraphy, cooking, willow weaving, sewing and crochet and always tea and a chat.
Tireragh CCE are holding a general knowledge table quiz on Saturday, January 27, at 7.30pm in The Hilltop, Culleens, and admission is €10. CCE would be grateful if you could support and spread the word about this fundraiser for the upcoming county fleadh which will take place in Easkey again this year. It promises to be a fun night for all.
Save the date, as Easter is early this year and Tireragh Community Support Ltd are putting the word out in good time. The annual Easkey Egg Hunt and Family Day will be held on Easter Sunday, March 31, from 12 noon to 3pm in Kilglass House F26 H685. This is strictly a ticket event only. Text or call 083 4461322 to book. Tickets cost €5 per child.
Stand Strong for Women’s Aid beach yoga hosted by Niamh Glacken, Roots Wellness, will be held on Enniscrone beach on February 5, at 10am. A warming yoga class will be held on the beach and during it a warrior pose will be held for 3 minutes to stand up for domestic violence. All money raised from this event will go directly towards Women’s Aid to help support women in Ireland subjected to domestic violence.
Keep in mind it is February, so may well be cold and wet but the class will go ahead whatever the weather, so wrap up nice and warm. You will need to bring a yoga mat, warm clothing, change of clothes (in case it rains) and water to drink.
Tickets are between €10-€20 per adult, you select the amount you would like to pay. Children are welcome for free. If you cannot make it but would like to donate go to https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/RootsWellness509.
Niamh also encourages the men to join also and stand up for the women in their lives.
The Table Tennis Roadshow taster session take place in The Courthouse, Easkey, on Tuesday, January 30, with session 1 from 5 to 5.45pm and session 2, 5.45 to 6.30pm. It will consist of fun games and activities, bat and balls skills, learning basic technique and rules, ie scoring. The purpose of the taster session is to introduce the sport to people of all ages in communities across Sligo.
Table tennis can be played as a social, fun game for physical and mental wellbeing, and is also a very big and competitive sport in the world. Through participating in table tennis, participants can enhance self-confidence, improve hand and eye co-ordination, focus, agility and reflexes. It will help create active schools and communities and is a sport for life.
Register for a free taster session now at https://www.sligosportandrecreation.ie/table-tennis-roadshow-2024/. Anyone can register, however U18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Abhainn studios, Pier Rd., Enniscrone, will host a concert by Zoe Basha and Aina Tulier on February 11. Tickets are available via Eventbrite.
Congratulations to Dr. Sharon Cowley, Rathlee, who was recently awarded the Emerging Investigator Award at the American Congress of Rheumatology. Sharon presented an oral abstract at the Imaging in Rheumatic Diseases session entitled ‘Clinical Phenotype of Patients with Subclinical Giant Cell Arteritis in Polymyalgia Rheumatica’, she is the first Irish clinician research to receive the award.
With the support of the Meath Foundation, she is running a rapid access clinic for patients with suspected polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and giant cell arteritis (GCA) where patients are seen within 24-48 hours of referral. These are linked conditions but currently PMR is mainly treated in the community. Seeing these patients rapidly has significantly improved diagnosis and also lead to many patients being spared lengthy corticosteroid treatment when other diagnoses were made.
The clinic also does a novel vascular ultrasound on all patients to assess for vasculitis in their temporal and axillary vessels. The research has shown that many PMR patients have underlying vascular changes which is a novel finding. These patients are closely followed up to monitor their outcomes. This research may change the way PMR is managed entirely. The presentation at the American Congress of Rheumatology was about the characteristics of these patients with subclinical giant cell arteritis in PMR.
The Demential Inclusive Social Club will meet in Skreen/Dromard Community Centre on January 31, from 2.30 to 4.30pm. The club is free and is open to those looking for a calm, supportive environment for a relaxed tea and a chat. Contact Erin Lynch on 087 3972583 for further information. The club is a social gathering where people can access information and support, meet other people as well as exchange ideas and experiences.
The numbers drawn in the Enniscrone combined football clubs blotto held on Sunday, January 14, were 12, 14 and 44. The €25 prizewinners were Kevin Loftus, Roisin Moyles, Gold Buddies, and Martin McManus. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held in Hopkin’s Bar on Sunday, January 21, was €8000.
A fun creative class for adults will take place in the West Sligo Family Resource Centre commencing at the end of January with Susie. To enrol in these free adult classes contact 096 37444 for more information. No experience is necessary.
Stokane Community Park is leaving the walk/running track lights on every night until 11pm as there is nothing nicer than a good walk in the evenings and with the launch of Operation Transformation, they wish to encourage people to get out and walk/run.
Western Gaels Hurling and Camogie Club have embarked on its own adventure to develop the first hurling and camogie home grounds in Co Sligo, and they are giving you an incredible opportunity to pack your bags and travel anywhere in the world all for €25 per ticket as a fundraiser. They are limiting the number of tickets to 7500 so buy early to avoid disappointment. First prize is €8000 travel voucher and €5000 spending money; 2nd €5000 travel voucher and €3000 spending money; 3rd €3000 travel voucher and €1000 spending money and 4th through to 6th prize €1000 cash.
The draw will take place on March 16 and if the tickets are all so before the specified date, they will hold the draw sooner, so keep an eye out for updates.
Enniscrone Kilglass GAA club are inviting people to join their clubmates and dust off the walking shoes because the ‘Ireland Lights Up’ and the Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs steps challenge is back for 2024. It commenced on Monday, January 15, at 7.30pm from Sandcastles Childcare Centre, Enniscrone, and will continue weekly. It is hoped to walk the combined equivalent of a 4000km trip around Ireland over five weeks and if the club hits the 4000km target, they are entered into a draw with prizes comprising of €2500, €1500 and €1000 O’Neills vouchers to be won per province. If you want to get involved; download the IrishLife app, register and select challenges. The Every Step Challenge begins on January 8. Join in the challenge and let’s get moving together.
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Castleconnor.
The numbers drawn in the Castleconnor GAA lotto which was held on Saturday, January 13, were 7, 18, 27 and 35. There was no jackpot winner. Congratulations to Gerry Jordan who matched 3 numbers and won €200. Also congratulations to Mary Boland who won the €50 lucky dip. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Saturday, January 20, was €19,900.
Jiving classes with Sandra Ganley dancer is coming soon to Castleconnor Community Centre. A five week course will commence on Monday, February 19, from 8-9pm with beginners and advanced, teens and adults welcome. Private lessons are also available. Booking is essential by contacting 0862108029 or sandraganley@live.ie.
A Stronger for Longer 8 week programme commenced yesterday, Monday, January 15, at Castleconnor Community Centre. The course is a strength and power training for over 50s and takes place every Monday from 11am to 12 noon. The cost of the course is €40. For further details contact Bernie Finlay at 087 6164788.
