Local Notes: Oisin Corcoran wins Youth Player of the Year Award for the 2023/24 season at Kilglass Enniscrone Utd FC.
Tom McManus pictured presenting the Paul McManus Trophy to Oisin Corcoran winner of the 2023/24 Youth Player of the Year for Kilglass Enniscrone Utd FC. Oisin is the 3rd winner of this award.
Each year Kilglass Enniscrone Utd FC remember their former youth player Paul McManus, who sadly passed away in 2020, by awarding a Player of the Year award to one of their youth players. The McManus family kindly donated a plaque to the club and on Saturday last, October 5, Oisin Corcoran was named 2023/24 season Player of the Year. Oisin played on the U14 and U15 teams last season before signing for Sligo Rovers U14 team. The club extend congratulations to Oisin who becomes the 3rd winner of the award.
Go along if you are brave enough to Kilglass House and Woodland F26H685 on Thursday, October 31 from 10am to 2pm for the Scary Woods Walk. Entry is €2 per person. Why not dress up and get into the Halloween spirit and be prepared for a few spooky surprises along the way. It is not recommended for very small children, however, for children aged 0-5 years, the woods will be open from 9am to 10am and 2-3pm with no hidden surprises, just artwork/props. So feel free to bring them along between those times if you feel they are too young for the Scary Woods Walk.
The stonemasons have begun the conservation work on the castle. There is extensive scaffolding up around the chimney stack and the two towers. Once that was in place the conservation architect, the archaeologist, an engineer, the contractor and the stonemason carried out a detailed inspection of the structure’s condition and made decisions on the specific works required. On close inspection a lot of the original mortar has been weather eroded and some of the stones are somewhat insecure.
Phase 1 of the conservation work will include repointing of the chimney stack, re-establishing the chimney tops, securing loose stonework, and underpinning a section of the north wall, all with best practice and minimal intervention to the existing structure.
This work is being funded by grant aid from the Community Monument Funding Scheme, officiated by The National Monuments Service. The 100% funding scheme has been of major benefit not only to Enniscrone but to many heritage conservation projects throughout the country and Enniscrone and District Community Council extend thanks to Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Nature Heritage and Electoral Reform for its availability. They hope that similar funding will be available again next year to begin Phase 2 of the conservation works required for the castle.
Yoga classes by West Coast Wellness are starting back in Enniscrone and Easkey on the week of October 20. Self-care yoga takes place on Sunday mornings from 11am to 12.15pm and on Monday, mandala flow from 7 to 8.15pm at Abhainn Studio. In Easkey, Sunday reset takes place from 9-10.15am, Tuesdays gentle yoga from 10-11.15am and Thursdays ground and flow from 7-8.15pm all at the Old Rectory. For bookings contact https://momence.com/u/sligowcw.
It’s that time of year again and Natalie’s Wishes Cake Sale will be held on October 25, from 10am to 2pm in The Old Church, Enniscrone. All proceeds will go towards the Santa Experience in Kilglass on December 1, which to date has been a phenomenal success and it’s all thanks to the kind donations of cakes and treats etc and the continuous support over the last number of years. The organisers extends thanks to all who help and support this cause in keeping Natalie’s memory alive. There will be a raffle on the day. If anybody wishes to donate some cakes or treats contact Catherine McGuinness Dunne on Facebook.
Congratulations to Dermot Keely, Peterswell, Co Galway and Michelle Ruane, Kinnard, Enniscrone, who were married recently in the Church of Our Lady Assumed Into Heaven, Enniscrone. They are wished many happy years of married life together.
Rosary will be held in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Kilglass, on Sunday afternoon, November 3, at 3pm. The clergy invite all to join them to pray for loved ones who have died.
The numbers drawn in the Enniscrone combined football clubs blotto draw which was held on Sunday, October 6, were 10, 16 and 45. The €25 prizewinners were Tara Regan, Conor Wall, Maurice Sweeney and Sean Kavanagh. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Sunday, October 13, was €8400.
A special Mass will be held on Friday, November 8, in Enniscrone Church to remember all those who have passed away during the past year in the parish. A list of names of those who died will be read out and each family will be invited to carry a candle forward to the altar (candles will be provided). Those who have died in the parish during the year will automatically be included on the list. If you would like a loved one who died elsewhere mentioned, let Fr Gerry know closer to the date of the Mass.
The death took place of Muredach Scott, Belville, Dromore West, suddenly at his residence. He was predeceased by his parents John and Sally Scott. Muredach will be sadly missed by his wife Marion, son Declan, daughter Michelle, son-in-law Martin, grandchildren Raymond, Sally and Emily, brothers Liam and Paddy Joe, sisters Maura, Shiela and Carmel, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, uncle and aunt, nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Muredach reposed at Sweeney’s Funeral Home, Dromore West on Wednesday, October 9, from 5 to 8pm with removal to the Church of Perpetual Succour, Dromore West. Requiem Mass was held on Thursday at 12 noon, followed by burial in Church Hill Cemetery. May he rest in peace.
Stay active, stay healthy, stay happy, with an exercise class for older adults in association with Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership, at Kilglass Community Centre and Digital Hub, commencing on Friday, October 18, from 12.45 to 1.45pm. This six week programme costs €20. The class will be low-impact workouts, strength and flexibility exercises suitable for all fitness levels, in a fun and social atmosphere. No experience is necessary and for further details contact kilglasscommunitycouncil@gmail.com.
The numbers drawn in the Eoghan Rua Ladies weekly lotto which was held on October 7, were 5, 19, 32 and 36. Consolation winners of €30 went to Anthony Scott, Joe Curran, Mary Conlon, Laura Connor and Bernie Coggins. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on October 14, was €17,100.
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The death took place of the late Paddy Gallagher, Ballymonean, Enniscrone, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Phyllis, his granddaughter Sandra McGinty, and his sister Clare Baxter, Dublin. Paddy was the loving father of Maura McGinty (Ballymonean), Geraldine Lally (Castlebar), PJ (Ballymonean), and Kevin (Drumfin).
He will be sadly missed by his sons, daughters, sons-in-law Martin, Gabriel, daughters-in-law Tina, Yvonne, grandchildren Aoife, John, David, Deirdre, Conor, Celine, Grace, Elisha and Ella, great-grandson Paudie, sister Marie Gallagher, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Paddy reposed at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina, on Friday, October 4, from 5.30 with removal at 7pm to St Joseph’s Church, Castleconnor. Requiem Mass was held on Saturday morning at 11am with the funeral proceeding afterwards to Killanely Cemetery for burial. May he rest in peace.
The numbers drawn in the Castleconnor GAA weekly lotto which was held on Saturday, October 5, were 1, 8, 15 and 20. There was no jackpot winner and the match 3 winner of €200 was Jean Kelly. Kieran O’Hora won €50 in the lucky dip draw. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on October 12, was €23,700.
The death took place of Padraic Walshe, Dooneen, Enniscrone, and formerly of Swindon, UK, at his residence on Friday, October 4. He was predeceased by his parents John and Annie Kate Walshe, and his brother Sean Walshe. He is deeply mourned by his two loving daughters Jean and Cara, stepchildren Emma and Michael, sons-in-law Gary and Johnny, grandchildren Mikey, Ryan, Alfie, Shane and Gracie, his brothers Brendan and Tony Walshe, Dooneen, his sisters Margaret Fahy, Claremorris and Bernadette Lynn, Crossmolina, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends at home and in the UK.
Padraic’s remains reposed at his residence on Tuesday evening from 4 to 9pm and removal took place to The Church of St Joseph, Castleconnor, on Wednesday for Requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in Killanley Cemetery. May he rest in peace.
The death took place of Leo Maye, Rathglass, Corballa, Enniscrone, peacefully at Mayo Hospice. He was predeceased by his parents Birdie and Celia, brothers Charlie, Val, Michael and Kevin, and sister Mary. He is deeply mourned by his loving brothers Pat and Noel, sisters Evelyn and Bredge, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Leo’s remains reposed at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Bonniconlon, on Thursday, October 10, from 5.30pm with removal at 7pm to the Church of St Joseph, Castleconnor, arriving at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass was held on Friday at 11am with burial afterwards in Killanley Cemetery. May he rest in peace.
Castleconnor Amateur Dramatic Society are delighted to present a night of 1 Act Dramas in Castleconnor Community Centre on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19. They will have three productions for all to enjoy. First up will be a dramatization of Roald Dahls ‘Revolting Rhymes’ which is a take on two of the classic fairy tales Red Riding Hood and The Little Pigs. This show will be performed by some talented young members of the group.
Following that will be ‘Gate Thirteen’ by Tony Frier. This is a comedy set in an airport waiting area. Some familiar characters and situational comedy will be on show her. And to finish each night, Castleconnor Amateur Dramatic Society will present Robert Scotts ‘The Act of Living’. This is a dramatic comedy which follows the life story of two people from childhood to adulthood, and everything in between.
This show promises outrageous laughter, drama, and intrigue in equal measure. Don’t miss out, curtain up each night at 8kpm. Tickets are available at the door costing €10.
