Local notes: Enniscrone transition year students organise Team Hope Shoe Box Appeal
Transition year students from Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone, who organised the Team Hope shoe box appeal. In total 29 boxes were compiled with a broad range of items.
CCE Tireragh will be holding their annual Christmas concert on Thursday, December 28, at 7.30pm in Dromore West Community Centre. It will be an entertaining evening filled with lots of music, song and dance. All tickets will be entered into a draw for a hamper door prize. Refreshments will be served and there will also be a raffle on the night. Admission is €10 and your support will be appreciated.
West Sligo Family Resource Centre are accepting donations for the St Vincent de Paul food appeal until Tuesday, December 19. All donations will be very welcome.
The death has taken place of Tony Conway, Mowlam Nursing Home, Ballytivnan, Sligo Town and formerly of ‘Beach View’, Enniscrone, on December 5, peacefully in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Sligo University Hospital. Tony is predeceased by his parents Tom and Ellie. He will be sadly missed by his dear sisters Mary and Kay and his brothers Fr Brian, John, nieces and nephews Anna-Marie, Sean, Paula, James and Ellen, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives, his friends and the staff at Mowlam Nursing Home.
Tony reposed at the Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Thursday evening from 5.30pm with removal at 7pm to arriving at the Church of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven, Enniscrone, at 8pm. Requiem Mass took place on Friday, December 8, at 12 noon with funeral proceedings to St Patrick’s Cemetery, Kilglass, for burial afterwards. May he rest in peace.
The senior ladies from Kilglass Enniscrone Utd travelled to the showgrounds in Sligo to play Yeats Utd. The first half saw the KEUFC women settle the better of both sides playing most of the football but the sides went in level at half time 0-0.
The Kilglass Enniscrone ladies started the better side in the second half and after 15 minutes and a couple of efforts it was a 25 yard strike from Maria O’Connell that hit the back of the net to put the ladies in front. Yeats threw everything at KEUFC in the last few minutes of the game but their defence and goalkeeper were outstanding and kept their clean sheet intact to see them run out 1-0 winners.
It was a really strong impressive team performance by the Kilglass Enniscrone ladies on the day.
An information day will be held at all Sligo Fire Service Stations on Saturday, January 6, from 10am to 2pm, in relation to working for Sligo Fire Service as retained firefighter jobs at Enniscrone, Tubbercurry, Sligo and Ballymote Fire Stations. No experience is necessary as full training will be provided. There will be career progression opportunities and typical earnings is €30k per annum. There will be structured rostered time off, and you can achieve a QQl level 6 award. For application forms contact Sligo County Council 071 9111025 or email jobs@sligococo.ie. Closing date for application is Wednesday, January 17 at 4.30pm.
‘Holding out for a hero’ is the title of the new book by Fr Brendan Hoban, looking at the hope and promise that Pope Francis is bringing to the church. Copies are available in Eason’s, Ballina, and costs €18.
A teen disco will be held on Friday, December 29, from 8.30-11pm in the MacFirbis Hall, Kilglass, with a live DJ. Tickets are available from Eventbrite costing €10. Mineral bar and it will be fully supervised.
The numbers drawn in the Easkey GAA and Eoghan Rua LGFA draw held on November 27, were 3, 15, 27 and 32.€30 consolation winners were Brenda Smith, Miriam McDermott, Elizabeth Dunphy, Patricia Kenny, Caroline and Brian Colleary. The jackpot in the ldraw which was held on December 4, was €12,600.
The club congratulate Matthew Coen, Lauren Carden and Brendan O’Meara who competed in the National Uneven Cross Country Championships and they had a fantastic performance. Many members also took part in the Belleek 10km on Sunday, December 3, and everyone enjoyed the fresh cold morning.
The Diamond Coast Hotel has been awarded the prestigious titile of ‘Golf Hotel Connaught’ at the Golfers Guide Awards. This award is testament of their commitment to providing exceptional service and unforgettable experiences for golf enthusiasts.
The numbers drawn in the Enniscrone combined football clubs draw which was held on Sunday, December 3, were 18, 30 and 31. €25 prizewinners were Kevin Foody, Martina Cuffe, Siobhan Kilcullen and Redmond O’Shea. The jackpot for the latest draw which was held on Sunday, December 10, in the Ocean Sands Hotel, was €7500.
All at Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone, were delighted when past pupil Emma Clasby who is in her first year of her Bachelor of Arts was accepted for Maynooth University Chamber Choir. Emma has a senior cert in Musical Theatre and Grade 7 in piano.
Enniscrone Kilglass GAA Club are holding a Christmas themed tractor/truck/car or any vehicle run in aid of North West Hospice Sligo on Sunday, December 17. Registration will be held at 4.30pm at Quigabar pitch and the run starts at 6pm through the parish. Entry is €20.
Please remember in your prayers the following who died recently; Keith Wallis, Leaffoney; Paul Kavanagh, Drinaghan, Kilglass, Enniscrone; Peter Diehl, New York (brother-in-law of Fr Anthony Gillespie) and Tony Conway, Mowlam Nursing Home, Ballytivnan and Enniscrone. May they all rest in peace.
Enniscrone Kilglass GAA Club are holding Friday night coaching for the U9s from 6 to 7pm, U11s from 7 to 8pm and U13s from 8-9pm.
The Sligo County Fleadh 2024 will be hosted by Tireragh CCE in Easkey from Friday, May 31 to Monday, June 3, 2024.
Bingo has commenced in the Old Church, Enniscrone, every Tuesday at 8pm with doors opening at 7pm. There will be free team and coffee. You can win €20 on lines and corners, €50 on full hours; €100 on the first pool; €400 on the second pool on 45 numbers. The cost is €20 for a double book including pool and €12 for single book including pool. The proceeds are going towards Western Gaels Hurling and Camogie Club. All are welcome to come along and support and be in with a chance to win.
Christmas indoor food and craft market takes place every Saturday in the Old Church Enniscrone from 11am to 3pm. It features a wide range of handmade gifts, homemade baking, Christmas decorations, vegetables, fresh fish, bric a brac and local crafts. All are welcome and your support will be much appreciated.
West Sligo Family Resource Centre are looking for someone to join their team on a TUS scheme for light housekeeping duties. Eligible applicants must be on the live register. For further details contact co-ordinator@westsligofrc.ie.
Carol singing by children of Owenbeg NS will be held on Monday, December 18, at 7pm in Easkey Church. All are welcome to come along on the evening and support the children.
Christmas Wonderland will take place in Dromore West Community Centre on December 17. The cost is €10 per child with U1’s and adults going free. The facility is wheelchair friendly with plenty of parking space. There will be lots of festivities including cookie decorating with Mrs Claus, mini market, meeting Santa Claus and much more. This is a ticket only event so booking is essential. Contact Denise on 0876198763 or see beyondthecloudssligo on Instagram and Facebook.
Social Dancing is taking place in Skreen and Dromard Community Centre, on Saturday, December 16, at 9pm. Music will be supplied by Hughie Turner and Peter McCloskey, Eircode for Centre is F91 EY01.
Bridge is played on Wednesday nights in Enniscrone Golf Club at 7pm where all are welcome to come along and enjoy the game. For further details in relation to beginner classes contact Kevin on 087 7568686.
The Activator Poles programme takes place on Wednesdays from 11.30am to 12.30pm and will continue each Wednesday until December 6, meeting at West Sligo FRC. For further information or to book contact 087 3329392, or 096 37444.
The Buggy Buddies programme with Bernie Finley, in conjunction with Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership, is held on Wednesday mornings at 9.45am for a walk at 10am. The cost is €2 per session and the group meet at the Enniscrone Family Resource Centre. There will be indoor activities in the centre if conditions are too wet. All are welcome to come and join for a walk, a cuppa and chat.
Bingo is held every Friday evening at 8.30pm in Dromore West Community Centre.
Weekly classes are held in Enniscrone and for further details contact 089 4454119. There is no need for books, no grammer, just labhair na gaeilge.
‘Fun Dance Fitness with Carmel ’is held in the West Sligo Family Resource Centre on Friday mornings from 11am to 12 noon. The cost is €5 per session. Why not come along and try it out and have a bit of fun. All ages are welcome. Contact Jean on 087 2409824 or 096 37444 to book your place or for more details.
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Congratulations to the U20 Castleconnor lads who won the Sligo U20B championship last week. The final score was Castleconnort 1-8, Tourlestrane 0-9.
The numbers drawn in the Castleconnor GAA lotto which was held on December 2 were 1, 6, 31 and 37. There was no winner of the jackpot and no match 3 winner. The lucky dip winner was Michael Glacken. The jackpot for the draw which was held on December 9, was €19,300.
Castleconnor Community Council invite everyone to a festive coffee morning and cake sale on Sunday, December 17, from 11.30am to 2.30pm in Castleconnor Community Centre. There will be complimentary finger food, free raffle, live music, complimentary hot beverages, cake sale, kids corner, Santa letters, face painting, and plenty more surprises. Bring grandparents, family, friends and neighbours to kick off the festive season together and enjoy some hot beverages and sweet treats. There will be something for all the family.
Men on the Move programme has commenced in Castleconnor Community Centre. Are you over 30 years and want to start exercising and feel fitter, have more energy as well as having a bit of craic? The classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 8.30 to 9.30pm. The progamme is part funded by Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership. Further information contact Bernie on 087 6164788.
Dance Fitness with Carmel is another exciting new class to Castleconnor Community Centre on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8pm. Prepay booking only on Whatsapp Carmel 086 3158009. All are welcome.
