Local Notes: Sons of Rest Golf Society, Enniscrone, present cheque to North West Hospice
TP McDonnell (left) presenting a cheque of €5225.38 on behalf of the Sons of Rest Golf Society, Enniscrone Golf Club, to Olive McTague, North West Hospice. Also included are David Walker sponsor and Jim Browne, Captain, Enniscrone Golf Club.
West Sligo Athletics Club are excited to share their 0-5km eight week plan, which commenced yesterday Monday, February 12 and will continue until Saturday, April 6. There are 3 x 30 minute sessions per week and they can be done as a group but this is not compulsory. The group sessions are Monday evenings at 7pm, Thursday evenings at 8pm. The objective is to bring non-running adults to the point where they can do the 5km Club Runs/Park Runs. This is a relaxed environment, and the club are more concerned about enjoyment and a path to sustained exercise, rather than performance. The cost is €30 (which will go to West Sligo AC). If you are interested email westsligoac@gmail.com The club will provide advice on what to wear, gear, Park Runs, answer any questions, weekly plan via WhatsApp – you are free to work by yourself, and two sessions per week where you are free to join a group. The aim is to do a 5k on Saturday, April 6 and hopefully regularly after that.
West Sligo AC will be doing the very popular 5km Summer Series again this year, where they have runs each week in various locations across the catchment area – Easkey, Castleconnor, Stokane, Pullaheeney, Rathlee, Enniscrone, Kilglass, Dromore West etc.
Community Day will be held on Saturday, March 16, at 3pm, at Kilglass Community Centre, when they will have the first stage of the new digital hub and community centre opening.
The official opening will be later in the Spring but the committee are inviting the entire community, the generous sponsors, and supporters to come and experience the new centre at a fun and informal community day on Saturday, March 16. Special guest on the day is the talented Tommy Marren from Mid West Radio. This is an opportunity for the community to come together to see and share how the new centre and digital hub can serve the locality and celebrate how far this project has come in the three years since the initial fundraising online St Patrick’s Day concert.
The day will include; fun and games for children, face painting, Ireland’s Six Nations game on the big screen, complimentary party food, information and tours of the building and the services available, speech by Tommy at 3.30pm, music and details of new events and clubs.
The death has occurred of Tony Tuffy, Lacken, Enniscrone, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Tony, predeceased by his loving wife Teresa, brothers Padraic, Micheal, Sean, Peadar, Tom and Leo, sisters Sade, Liz, Pauline and Nan. Tony was the beloved father of Angela, JJ, Geraldine, Margaret, Anthony, Jude, Paul and Brian. He will also be sadly missed by his sons-in-law Fintan and Johnny, daughters-in-law Pamela, Rachel and Mary, his 17 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, sister Helen, sister-in-law Anne, brother-in-law Seamus and his wife Brid, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Tony reposed at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina, on Sunday evening from 5pm with removal at 7pm to the Church of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven, Enniscrone. Requiem Mass was held on Monday, February 5, at 11am followed by burial in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Kilglass. May he rest in peace.
The death has taken place of Isla Stack, Enniscrone, Sligo and Rosscahill, Galway, on January 12, in the excellent care of the Wallows Pallative Care Staff, St Mary’s Hospital, Isle of Wight, UK. A memorial service celebrating and remembering Isla’s life, took place on Sunday, February 11, at St Brigit’s Botanical Garden, Rosscahill.
Isla is predeceased by her parents Eamonn and Noreen Stack, Enniscrone, and her loving partner Ken Jubb, Isle of Wight. She is sadly missed by her siblings Lorraine, Lynda, Eamonn, Losita and Leslie, and her much loved nieces and nephews, cousins and dear friends both here and abroad. May she rest in peace.
The numbers drawn in the Eoghan Rua Ladies weekly lotto which was held on February 5, were 3, 6, 10 and 27. €30 consolation winners were Maureen McGovern, Liam Maloney, Margaret Lynott, Ashling Cawley, and DJ and L Connor. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Monday, February 12, was €13,600.
Kilglass Parish Community Centre are introducing Birthday Party Fun from March 23. People can now book birthday parties for groups of up to 15 children. There will be lots of fun and games including karaoke, hopscotch, party toys, musical statues and much more. Parties are for two hours duration and the cost is room only €60, and room and party entertainer €100. Adults can have the use of the kitchen for tea/coffee making facilities. If you have any questions email kilglasscommunitycouncil@gmail.com. Bookings can be made at https://calendly.com/kilglasscommunitycouncil/party.
Well done to the Kilglass Enniscrone Utd U16 girls who played Ballymote Celtic on Saturday last, February 3, at Michael McGowan Park. The girls battled hard throughout the game playing some really nice football and creating a lot of chances. They were rewarded half way through the second half when they were awarded a penalty for a handball. Tara Arthur stepped up and converted from the spot. The last few minutes was end to end but the girls stood strong and came out on top and got their first win of the league. All 19 girls contributed to the win. The final score was KEUFC 1, Ballymote Celtic 0.
The numbers drawn in the combined Enniscrone Football Clubs draw held on Sunday, February 4, were 5, 31 and 36. €25 prizewinners were Cathy Fox, Gerry Walsh, Patricia Donegan and Sean Gaughan. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held in Gilroy’s Bar, on Sunday, February 11, was €8300.
Please remember in your prayers the following who died recently; Tony Tuffy, Lacken, Enniscrone; Mary Glascow, Scotland (aunt of Gail Wall); Kieran Kavanagh, Ballsbridge, Dublin and Easkey; Isla Stack, Enniscrone/Rossacahill, Galway (daughter of Eamon and Noreen Stack); Mary Harte nee Morrison, Sligo Town (sister-in-law of Eddie Harte). May they all rest in peace.
A day of retreat and reflection will be held at Holy Hill Hermitage, Skreen, on Saturday, February 24, from 10.30am to 4pm. The programme for the day is: 10.30am coffee, 11am welcome and introduction by Sr Pat; 11.15am Talk ‘The Path of Heaven’, Teresa of Abvila’s teaching on Our Father by Gillian; 12 noon adoration/contemplation; 12.30pm Mass/Eucharistic Service; 1.30pm Soup/lunch provided (donations welcome); 2.30pm Talk ‘Is there a pathway to peace’. Searching for signs of hope in the midst of conflict and chaos’ by Tomas Maher; 3.20pm a ticke of sharing/closing prayer.
For booking and further information contact Gillian at friendsofcarmelhh@gmail.com.
Darkness into Light Sligo are looking for volunteers. If you have a few hours to spare, please consider helping out this very worthy cause. Darkness into Light is made by volunteers. Be part of a making it a special night. Send Darkness into Light Sligo a message if you would like to volunteer on the committee or if you are interested in helping out in the lead up to the event or on the night.
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 750 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.
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The jiving classes with Sandra which are due to commence on Monday, February 19, from 8 to 9pm at Castleconnor Community Centre are now fully booked. Text 086 2108029, or email sandraganley@live.ie. Private lessons are also available.
The numbers drawn in the Castleconnor GAA lotto held on February 3 last were 10, 18, 25 and 31. There was no jackpot winner and no match three winner. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Michael and Breege Cahill. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on February 10 was €20,200.
At the 31st annual Gerard Jones Memorial Handball tournament which was hosted by Castleconnor Handball Club there was some fantastic games of handball showcased in front of a huge number of spectators. They has 12 doubles teams from all corners of Sligo and Mayo fighting it out for the coveted Gerard Jones Memorial Cup.
The final showdown was a thrilling battle between Lorcan Conlon from Bofield Handball Club and Michael Lang, Tourmakeady Handball Club against Darragh Bourke, Castleconnor Handball Club and Eoin Fox, Bofield Handball Club. Darragh and Eoin were eventually victorious and commiserations to Lorcan and Michael who had a fantastic game and on this occasion luck just wasn’t on their side.
Winners of the plate final were Alan Gilmartin, Bofield Handball Club and his partner Brian Donegan, Castleconnor Handball Club who defeated Michael Gilmartin, Bofield Handball Club and William O’Rourke, Castleconnor Handball Club.
Castleconnor Handball Club extend thanks to Bofield Handball Club for the use of their alley and always a great supporter of the Gerard Jones Memorial Handball Tournament, to Gerry Curley from Office Pro who sponsors the tournament every year, to everyone who helped out with food, and the referees Martin Cooney, Colm Naughton and Darragh and thanks to all the handball players who continue to support Castleconnor Handball Club year after year.
