Local Notes: Western Gaels hurling team are Sligo U18 Davis League Champions.
Western Gaels Hurling team who are the U18 Davis League Champions after defeating Tourlestrane with a final scoreline of Western Gaels 2-14 Tourlestrane 0-12.
Go along and join in the charity Yoga and Sound Bath event which will be held on Thursday, July 10 from 7-9pm in support of The People of Gaza, at West Sligo Family Resource Centre, Enniscrone. This is a donations based event and all monies raised will go to Irish Emergency Alliance. To book your place email events@westsligofrc.ie or call 096 37444.
The Black Pig Festival will take place in Enniscrone from July 24 to 28 with lots of music, art, comedy, theatre, fun fair, fireworks and lots more with something to suit everyone. For a full list of events check out the Enniscrone Events and Black Pig Festival. It includes; Seamus and Caoimhe O’Flatharta, Patrick Stefan, Dotts O’Connor, Wi-fi, Am I Irish Yet by Kate Kerrigan, John Colleary Comedian, Totally Made Up Orchestra, Relish Records, Space Mango, Music on the Square, Fun Fair all weekend and fireworks. There will also be Taste of Enniscrone, Documentary screening, Bubble Football competition, Art exhibition and workshops, Black Pig dance, Family Fun Day, surfing, sand castle competition, We are Art Club, Ball Hill Race, Pitch and Putt competition, 5/10k Black Pig Run and a treasure hunt.
The very successful West Sligo 3 and 5km series concludes on Monday evening next, July 14, with a run in the beautiful seaside town of Enniscrone. There will be refreshments and prizegiving afterwards. The meeting point is the Running Trace (Eircode F26 V5T8).
The series kicked off in Easkey on June 30 and yesterday evening the runners ended their busy weekend with movement and ran around the beautiful countryside of Castleconnor. The runners soaked up the stunning scenery of West Sligo over the series and enjoyed spending some fun time with family. It was a celebration of fitness, community and summer evenings in Sligo. West Sligo AC extend thanks to their main sponsor, Anam Pharmacy, for supporting this fantastic community series.
Social dancing is held every Friday night in July at the Old Church, Enniscrone with dancing from 9-11pm. Get the dancing shoes ready as the following will provide the music; on July 11, its noel Briody; Friday, July 18, Conor Duffy and Friday, July 25, Brendan McGee and Eugene Cunningham. Admission is €10 and there will be refreshments, door prizes, good company, great music and fantastic dancing.
The Swim Ireland open water swimming programme for Enniscrone Pier is as follows; children July 7-11, July 14-18, July 28-August 1. To book https://app.joinin.online/... for more information email participation@swimireland.ie. The classes are 45 minutes and are for levels 1-4.
The numbers drawn in the Enniscrone combined football clubs blotto draw which was held on Sunday, June 29, were 1, 34 and 35. The €25 winners were Dean Conway, Billy Varley, Margaret Haran and Patricia Freeman. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Sunday night, July 6, in McNulty’s Bar, was €5,200.
Eoghan Rua LGFC combined with Easkey GAA have informed their loyal weekly and annual lotto supporters that their weekly lotto draw will take place on Sunday evenings going forward as opposed to Monday evenings. This decision was made by the combined lotto teams. This change is effective from last week, with the latest lotto draw having taken place on Sunday, July 6. The clubs extend thanks to all those who support their lotto draw.
The numbers drawn on June 30, were 10, 16, 20 and 40. There was no jackpot winner and the €30 consolation prizewinners were; Joe Rolston, Matt Leonard, Bryan Kerrigan, John Corcoran and Annette Bardy. The jackpot for the latest draw which was held on Sunday, July 6, was €20,900.
The intermediate footballers played out a 0-14 apiece draw with Coolaney/Mullinabreena in the league held recently and next up for them was a meeting of Eastern Harps in Quigabar on Sunday afternoon last, July 6.
The Junior B side fell to a 4-12 to 1-19 defeat to St John’s which brought their league campaign to a close. The championship will begin later in the summer.
The minor team had their first championship match on Tuesday, July 1 away to Drumcliffe/Rosses Point and the game was played in Oxfield.
The U15’s were due to play Coolera/Strandhill in the first round of the league on Monday last.
The U13’s will commence their championship campaign on Friday, July 11, at home to Curry.
The Activator Poles series continues on Tuesday mornings from 11.15am to 12.15pm at West Sligo Family Resource Centre, Enniscrone, and they will continue every Tuesday until July 15. Book now at 087 3329392 or 096 37444.
The annual Cemetery Mass will be held on Friday, August 1, at 7pm in Roslea Cemetery; on Sunday, August 3, at 12.30pm at Churchill Cemetery, Dromore West; and on Sunday, August 3 at 6pm in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Kilglass.
Fionn Weir has organised a fundraiser in aid of the wonderful Paediatrics Ward in Sligo University Hospital. The fundraiser will be in the form of a Duck Race in the Easkey River at 3pm on Bank Holiday Sunday, August 3, at 3pm. Ducks are available to buy in local shops.
Your support for Fionn will be appreciated as he is giving back to the amazing paediatric unit that took such great care of him. Your donation will help him show his gratitude and make a difference for other children. So quack you way to some family fun and join in for lots of thrills, spills and adorable quacks. There are lots of prizes to be won on the day.
It was a quick tur around for the Eoghan Rua U16 girls team after their last group game was held on Monday evening, June 30. The girls were back in action on Wednesday, July 2, in Owenmore Gaels, where they were competing to book their spot in the Division 1 shield semi-final.
Help support Nicholas and Cara Leonard in getting their forever home by joining in the Aughris 5k fun run/walk, which is taking place on Saturday, July 12 at 12 noon, from The Beach Bar, Aughris. This will be followed by a family fun day and music all day. There will be food vans, ice-cream, face painting, barbeque and a raffle. 10% of the funds raised go to T.A.R.A. and a donation will be made to Dom’s Wish North West Hospice.
Kilglass/Enniscrone Utd FC are delighted to work with the following providers to offer summer camps; FAI 5 day camp will take place from July 21 to 25; in conjunction with Celtic Foundation from August 5 to 8; and with Sligo Rovers from August 18 to 22. All money generated on these camps goes back into the club to benefit members and community. Contact KEUFC on Facebook or Instagram for further information.
The Enniscrone Mens Shed received a poly tunnel from Homeland Ballina and the men have been busy getting it up and ready for use. It looks great and it’s only the start of this adventure as there is plenty more work around the corner to turn this space into a functional garden for everyone to see and pop in. The Mens Shed extends thanks to Sligo County Council for the funding for this project. Anyone interested in joining the Mens Shed or the garden are asked to pop into the Shed on Monday to Thursday, from 10am to 2pm or to the West Sligo Family Resource Centre for further information.
Sandcastles Creche, Enniscrone, are hiring both full time, part time and relief personnel. The qualifications required are minimum Fetac level 5 in childcare, higher desirable; relevant experience; Garda vetting; two written references. The crèche offer excellent pay scale based on qualifications; four and a half day working week (39 hours); uniform provided and onsite parking. Send you CV together with covering letter to info@sandcastles-childcare.com.
The Enniscrone Indoor Market is open every Saturday from 11am to 3pm. Come along and meet some of the fabulous traders eg. EWAC Enniscrone, Brown Penny, Suantrai na Coille, Seoda na Ce and more. Enjoy a coffee and some home baking. There will be wonderful gifts, decorations, paintings, handmade blankets, clothing, jewelery, local crafts, treats, fresh fruit and vegetables and much more. All are welcome.
Bingo takes place every Tuesday at 8pm with doors opening at 7pm. There is always free tea and coffee on offer. All are welcome to come along and support, and be in with a chance to win. All money raised goes to Western Gaels.
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The numbers drawn in the Castleconnor GAA lotto which was held on June 28 last were 11, 26, 34 and 37. There was no jackpot and no match 3 winners. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Stephen Curley. The jackpot for the latest draw which was held on Saturday, July 5, was €12,600.
If you are looking for a comfortable, warm, office desk, with high-speed broadband, kitchen facilities, and peace and quiet look no further than Kilglass Parish Community Centre. Book on the website and they will send a code to give immediate access to the building. https://connectedhubs.ie/desks/plans/981.
Western Gaels Hurling and Camogie Club have announced their 2025 Monster Raffle. Tickets which cost €10 each or 3 for €20 can be purchased from any committee member or players or in the Old Church, Enniscrone. The draw will take place on August 30, and your support will be greatly appreciated.
