Local Notes: Five pupils from Owenbeg NS, Easkey, celebrated their First Holy Communion
Well done to the five pupils in second class from Owenbeg NS who celebrated their First Holy Communion recently pictured with Fr Hogan and their teachers.
The U11 Kilglass Enniscrone Utd team last game of the season was played against a very strong La Liga team, Ballisodare. They were due to play Boyle, so the Ballisodare was a hastily arranged game. The KEUFC team started really strongly and took the lead from a lovely strike off a well worked corner. The boys chased and worked really well. They kept it 1-1 at the break, but unfortunately for them the class of Ballisodare showed in the second half. The really exciting game was followed by a trip to McDonalds and this team has been improving each week and will be a top side next season.
On April 9 last the Kilglass Enniscrone Utd U14 and U16 girls team were out in force to support the Women’s Ireland team when they played England. It was a very exciting game for the girls despite the scoreboard, and all members has a great eventing away in Dublin. The club thank the coaches and parents who organised and travelled with them on the day.
The Activator Walking is back again at the West Sligo Family Resource Centre and all are welcome to come along on Wednesday mornings at 11.30. The 6 week programme will continue until May 15 and the cost is €20 per person. Book now at 096 37444.
No matter what the weather, West Sligo Young at Heart will meeting at Dromore West Community Centre with activities, tea, biscuits and a big welcome for all. The range of activities at the Centre include chair yoga on Monday from 11am to 12 noon every week; Tuesday, walking football and walking netball from 11am to 12 noon; Wednesday 10.30 to 12.30 games, darts, cards, dominoes if you don’t fancy the crochet and crafts and tomorrow Wednesday, April 24 and Wednesday, May 1, there will be patchwork, quilting and sewing.
Two more boxes of books have been kindly donated to add to their selection, and people can come along and pick a good read. The annual general meeting will be held on May 8, after their activities. People are encouraged to come along and hear their plans, all ideas and involvement will be gratefully received.
Rathlee Tidy Towns are undertaking a clean up in their area on April 27. This is in conjunction with the National Spring Clean month and Clean Coasts Coastal and Street clean initiatives. Meeting is at 11am at Rathlee Church where cleaning materials will be provided. The organisers are looking for volunteers and a good spring clean will ensue.
Please remember in your prayers the following who died recently; Sarah Teresa Mullen nee Padden, Pier Road, Enniscrone; Conor Ritchie, Bangor, Co Down (brother of Tim Ritchie, Pier Road, Enniscrone); Mary Kate Johnston, London/Faranoo, Ballina, (sister of Margaret Hannon); and Veni Moraes, Goa. May they all rest in peace.
Kilglass Parish Community Centre will shortly be starting a Book Club, Mother and Baby Club, Women’s Social Club and card playing. Email kilglasscommunitycouncil@gmail.com to receive details of dates and times.
The numbers drawn in the Enniscrone combined football clubs draw which was held on May 14, were 11, 30 and 40. The €25 prizewinners were Frank Rouse, Padraic Tighe, John Kilgannon and Gary Cawley. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Sunday, April 21, was €3400.
Welcomed into God’s family recently was Frankie Patrick Joe McDermott-Arnold, Ballyglass, Kilglass, who was baptised.
Training is back on Monday evenings at 8pm in Enniscrone Kilglass GAA pitch. New members are welcome. Why not go along and try it out if you are over 25 years old. The Gaelic4Mothers&Others initiative sees women playing Ladies Gaelic Football in a fun, non-competitive and social environment. Any information required contact www.ladiesgaelic.ie.
Enniscrone Kilglass Community Games are holding their athletics event on Sunday, April 28, at 2pm, at Quigabar GAA pitch. This is for running, hurdles, long puck and throw ball.
Training takes place on Monday evenings from 6 to 6.45pm on the astro for 8 to 9 year olds; 6.45 to 7.30pm on the astro for 10-17 year olds and at 7pm Fit 4 life in the West Sligo Family Resource Centre. On Wednesday evening, training is held from 6 to 6.45pm on the astro for 5 to 7 year olds and on Thursdays at 8pm for Fit4Life in the West Sligo Family Resource Centre.
Lorraine Kilgannon is running a 3 week Skincare and Makeup Workshop at West Sligo Family Resource Centre for both adults and teens with the adults workshop commencing on Tuesday, April 30, and the teens workshops starting on Tuesday, May 21. Week 1 will cover a full skin care routine; week 2, make up routine and week 3, people bring their own make up and get tips on what works best. There is complimentary goodie bags on the last week, and the cost is €15 for the three weeks. Places are limited and it is a 1st come 1st served basis. For further details and booking call 096 37444.
RHS Home Care is a non commercial home care provider bringing professional home care services to those who need assistance to remain living in their own homes. They are now recruiting new healthcare assistants in the area and would love to hear from persons interested. Potential applicants must have the required QQ1 level 5 (two modules completed care skills and care of the older person). Email your CV to jobs@rhshomecare.ie or call Aoife on 090 6625988.
MLC (student language programmes) are looking for host families in the Sligo area this summer to host International students. They pay fantastic rates and have a full team to support 24/7. They have a soccer camp in Sligo Rovers and a surf camp in Enniscrone and Strandhill. If you or someone you know would be interested in hosting a student, get in touch by contacting Aine on 087 7190314 (call or message). Rates paid is from €250 to €500 per week. You don’t need to have children at home.
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Training for the Castleconnor U5s commenced yesterday, Monday, April 22, for boys and girls aged 4/5, indoors at Castleconnor Community Centyre from 6.30-7.15pm. Any child in the parish is welcome to attend where they will be developing skills and having fun along the way.
Well done to all the artists and model makers who took part in the Castleconnor Community Games competition. The organisers extended thanks to Maria for judging both competitions and they really valued her expertise and she was very impressed with the talent on show. The results were as follows: U6 girls Cara Boland; U6 boys 1, Rua Conlon, 2 Ryan Curran; U8 girls 1 Sienna Dodd, 2 Saoirse Gillespie and 3 Ellie Tuffy; U8 boys, 1 Tadhg Conlon, 2 Tiernan Boland and 3 Zack Cawley; U10 girls art 1 Eabha Boland, 2 Aoibhe Cuff and 3 Reilly Newell; U10 boys art 1 Sebastian Dodd, 2 Adam Cawley and 3 Sean Gordon.
U10 girls model making 1 Anna Creighton, 2 Emily Sommerville and 3 Pippa Flynn; U10 boys model making 1 James Creighton, 2 Donnacha Boland and 3 Liam Boland; U12 girls art 1 Emily Young, 2, Katie Ann Lynott and 3 Chloe Cawley; U12 boys art Billy Sommerville (only competitor). U12 girls model making Keira Boland (only competitor); U12 boys model making Billy Somerville (only competitor).
U14 girls art 1 Lily Creighton, 2 Aoibheann Durkin, 3 Maisie Kilcullen; U14 boys Sonnie Lynott (only competitor); U14 girls model making 1 Tara Boland, 2 Lily Creighton and 3 Aoibheann Durkin; U16 girls art 1 Amy Boland and 2 Laura Leonard; U16 girls model making Lauren Mulrooney (only competitor).
Men on the Move in partnership with Castleconnor Community Centre has commenced a 6 week programme on Tuesdays from 8.30 to 9.30pm. It is a men’s over 30 years fitness class and is suitable for all abilities where you can increase energy levels, take some time for yourself and have the craic. The cost is €30 and is part-funded by SSRP.
The numbers drawn in the Castleconnor GAA lotto held on April 13 last were 12, 21, 24 and 31. Congratulations to Stephen and Jenny Ruttledge who matched 3 numbers and won €100 and to Stokane NS Parents Association who won the €50 lucky dip prize. The latest jackpot for the draw which was held on Saturday, May 20, was €21,200.
