Seaside Crafters, Enniscrone, present cheque to North West Hospice
Olive from Northwest Hospice receiving the proceeds of the coffee morning held recently by the Seaside Crafters in the Family Resource Centre Enniscrone.
Kilglass Foroige Club are delighted to be partnering with Enniscrone Kilglass Community Games for the new Chess Club for young people aged 10-15 years in Enniscrone and the surrounding areas. This initiative is thanks to Conor Lang, a 6th class student, who with the support of his parents and sister and Kilglass Foroige started on Monday, November 20, from 7-8pm with an information/registration evening in West Sligo Family Resource Centre. Join the chess club to learn, practise and sharpen your chess skills while making some friends along the way. The club meet on Monday evenings from 7.15 to 8.15pm at West Sligo FRC (behind the library). For further details contact Jean on 089 2210995.
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.
Sanctuary Runners Enniscrone is the friendliest running and walking group bringing together the entire community building friendships and learning from each other. The next weekend walk is taking place on December 9 and December 23 at 10am meeting at the West Sligo Family Resource Centre. Come along, get outside, meet new people and get your SR t-shirt. For further details email ailis@sanctuaryrunners.ie.
Exciting new bingo is starting in the Old Church, Enniscrone, every Tuesday at 8pm with doors opening at 7pm. There will be free tea 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.
Easkey Christmas Market will be held on Sunday, December 10, from 11am to 4pm in Easkey Community Centre. There will be over 35 stalls, a bumper raffle and all proceeds are in aid of Easkey Meals on Wheels which provide meals to the sick and housebound throughout West Sligo.
Rathlee Tidy Towns committee thank most sincerely all those who donated, supported and helped out in any way, with the recent Bric-a-Brac sale and raffle which raised €1073. The proceeds will go towards the construction of the outside Crib at Rathlee church. Winners of the raffle were Audrey Kavanaghg and Loretta Carden. The cake which was donated by Mary Conway was won by William Patterson.
The annual general meeting of Easkey Community Council CLG will be held this evening Tuesday, November 28, in Easkey Community Centre.
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 3 and 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.
The annual free Santa Experience and Christmas Market will take place on Sunday, December 3, from 11am to 4pm at Kilglass House in association with Natalie’s Wishes. Meet Santa, listen to storytelling, toast marshmallows, face painting and browse a beautiful selection of local handcrafted gifts and Christmas crafts. Phone 083 4461322 for more information and stalls cost €20.
Tireragh Community Support Ltd are delighted to be hosting one of their community partners, Kilglass Enniscrone Utd FC, at their market for a fundraising cake sale. This will raise vital money for the club and for one of EEUFC’s chosen charities, and they will provide lots of delicious goodies on the day.
Enrolment is now open for the Keep Easkey Safe and Enniscrone Area Text Alert until November 30. Pop an envelope with the €5 subscription including your name and mobile number and leave it in the collection box in Bernie’s Store. This will enable people to receive text alerts advising of suspicious or criminal activity in the area. Let’s keep Easkey and Enniscrone a safe community to live in.
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 Diamond Ladies Lunch in aid of SHOUT (Sligo Hospital Oncology Unit Trust) and North West Hospice Palliative Care takes place in the Diamond Coast Hotel, on Friday, December 8, commencing with a champagne reception at 1pm, 4 course lunch at 2pm, entertainment, fun and surprises. Tickets cost €60. Contact Lorraine at 087 9090699, Louise 087 6215188 or Moya at 087 6811781 for further details.
A ‘Parenting Gala’ hosted by West Sligo Family Resource Centre, Enniscrone, will take place on Wednesday, December 6, from 10.30am to 12.30pm in conjunction with Lifestart and Maia’s Purposeful Play. There will be information on parenting supports and services, and you can connect with other parents. The event is free of charge and refreshments will be provided. Contact Jean on 087 2409824 or 096 37444 if you are interested in attending or would like further information.
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.
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.
The astro-turf at Enniscrone Kilglass GAA Club along with a party room and kitchen facilities are available to anyone who wishes to hire them for birthday parties. Contact Robert at 087 6167567 to book or for further information.
With the shed being very busy and the loss of some key members, Enniscrone Men’s Shed are on the lookout for more people to join the group. If you know someone you think would be keen on joining or popping down the odd day, the shed is open Monday to Thursday from 10am to 2pm.
Training takes place on Monday evenings at 8pm at Enniscrone/Kilglass GAA pitch and the ladies are looking for new members to join them. No experience is needed, so come along on the night and see if you would like to join the team of amazing ladies. The Gaelic4Mothers&Others initiative sees women playing Ladies Gaelic football in a fun, friendly relaxed environment where you can have an hour to yourself, learn a new skill and meet new people.
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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 eight week programme commenced last week and classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 8.30 to 9.30pm. The progamme costs €20 and is part funded by Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership. Further information contact Bernie on 087 6164788.
The new dates for the Castleconnor Amateur Dramatic Society presentation of a One Act Drama Night composing of 3 one act comedies – ‘Town Crisis’, ‘Breaking and Entering’ and ‘Dead Man’s Bells’ is Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10. Admission is €10.
The numbers drawn in the Castleconnor GAA lotto held on November 18 last were 9, 10, 28 and 39. Lucky Dip winner was Daniel Ruane. The jackpot for the latest draw which was held on November 25, was €19,100.
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.
