Manorhamilton Traditional Music Festival The John McKenna Traditional Society music festival, which takes place in Drumkeerin from Sunday, May 31, till Sunday, June 7, will have some excellent traditional musical entertainment events – including a céilí Mór, a concert, a youth whistle and flute workshop, as well as whistle and flute competitions – going on over the festival’s duration in the local Community Centre. The John McKenna Traditional musical festival will kicks off on Sunday, May 31, when a céilí Mór featuring the Innisfree céilí
band takes place in Drumkeerin Community Centre at 3 p.m. The admission fee to the céilí Mór will be €10. The traditional musical festival will continue on Friday night, June 5, with what promises to be a great concert featuring the famous Collis and Kearins families in Drumkeerin Community Centre at 8 p.m. The admission fee to the Collis and Kearins families concert will be €10. On Saturday, June 6, the John McKenna Traditional musical festival will stage a youth whistle and flute workshop with
Breda Shannon in Drumkeerin Community Centre from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The youth whistle and flute workshop participation fee will be €5 per person. The John McKenna Traditional musical festival will close on Sunday, June 7, with great whistle and flute competitions that will take place in Drumkeerin Community Centre at 3 p.m. All participating in the whistle and flute competitions are reminded that registration for them will start from 2.30 p.m. in Drumkeerin Community Centre. Tents, Tarmon born John McKenna (1880-1947) was one
of the most influential flute players in Irish music. In 1909 McKenna emigrated to New York, where he had an outstanding recording career from 1921 to 1937. His recordings heavily influenced De Dannan, Frankie Gavin and Matt Molloy, as well as many other great flute players. John McKenna is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Hawthone, New York. A commemorative monument was erected to John McKenna near St Patrick’s Church, Tarmon in 1980. The John McKenna Music Festival began shortly after the erection of his monument and
it has taken place annually in Drumkeerin since that time. Church-gate Collection A Mary’s Meals church-gate collection will take place at St Osnat’s Church, Glencar in conjunction with the 6 p.m. Sunday Vigil Mass on Saturday evening May 30, as well as at the Church of the Annunciation Mullies in conjunction with the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 31, and in conjunction with the 11.30 a.m. St Clare’s Church Mass, Manorhamilton also on Sunday, May 31. Meanwhile Mary’s Meals is an international charity organisation
that feeds more than three million children every school day across 16 of the world’s poorest countries. For just €22 Mary’s Meals feeds a child in their place of education for a full school year and at least 93% of Mary’s Meals donations goes directly to their charitable work. Your support for the Mary’s Meals collection can make a real difference, so please support if you can. Please visit marysmeals.ie or call Patricia at 086 3140814 for more information on the Mary’s Meals charity organisation.
District News Deadline Please email all notes for next week’s Sligo Champion Manorhamilton District News to PJ Leddy – leddypatrick10@gmail.com by 6 p.m. at the latest on Thursday, May 28. Merville Centre SENIORS ALERT SCHEME PENDANT ALARMS Merville Community Centre facilitates on behalf of our community the provision to eligible persons of Social Monitored Pendant Alarms, under the Seniors Alert Scheme that is administered by Pobal Equipment Funding is available for eligible persons over 65 years for the installation of a monitored alarm on a
landline in the person’s home. The alarms are now available for persons aged 65 or older and living alone, living with another person who meets the terms and conditions, living alone for significant periods of time during the day, or is a carer to someone else in their household. First year monitoring is free for all new applicants. Subsequent annual monitoring charges are then payable by the user. Other Systems are available at various costs for those who do not possess a Landline. Overall, this
monitoring product adds Peace of Mind for Both the Users, family and Friends at minimal cost. Contact Merville Centre Office at 071 9150029 for further information. JOIN OUR TEAM Did you know? Merville Community Centre hosts a range of activities and Events, all of which couldn’t happen without the support of our Community Employment Team (CE). We have a vacancy for Housekeeper immediate start on our CE Project. Open to all in receipt of a social welfare benefit for 12 months or more. Please note
that Anyone on job seekers credits, even without a payment for at least 12 continuous months may apply for CE However, eligibility will still need to be checked for each person. Full Training will be provided to support your career. Check with your local INTREO office for further information. All Patrons of Merville Community Centre are asked to exercise caution when driving in the area when on Drop Off and Pick Up, as these times can be extremely busy both at the centre and in
the locality. Best Practice would be to Drop Off and Pick up outside the centre where possible. Be especially aware of Pedestrians crossing at the centre Entrance and Exit. Think Safe. Local Voluntary and Community Groups are reminded that any notices for publication can be emailed to mervilleycc@gmail.com or hard copy left into the Merville Centre for inclusion in our Local Notes. Open Water Swimming Sligo Sport and recreation Partnership and Swim Ireland have now confirmed their Open Water Swimming Programme for Lough Arrow. Book
online at eventmaster.ie/event/m57DtyVFM8. Places are limited and once filled additional participants cannot be accommodated. Lough Arrow (Ballynary) sessions will take place on Thursday, June 4. Junior Levels 2 and three at 5.30 p.m. Adult Levels 1 and two at 6.15 p.m. and adult Levels 3 and four at 7 p.m. Experienced coaches will guide you through learning new skills and enjoying the open water. COMMUNIITY GAMES Well done to all the children who took part in the recent Community Games athletics track events. Congratulations to
those who received medals in the following events: Girls under-eight 60m: First Hannah Graham, second Saorlaith Kelly, third Ava McNamee. Under-eight 80m: first Hannah Graham, second Saorlaith Kelly, third Ava McNamee. under-10 60m Hurdles: first Sadie McDermott, second Megan McNamee, joint third Lauren Leydon and Ella Tuohy. under-10 100m: first Sadie McDermott, second Ella Tuohy, third Molly McLoughlin. under-12 100m: first Saoirse Higgins, second Ella McGrath, third Judith Graham. under-10 200m: first Sadie McDermott, second Ella Tuohy, third Molly McLoughlin. under-12 200m: first Saoirse Higgins,
second Ella McGrath, third Judith Graham. under-14 200m: first Aoife Garry, second Clodagh Galvin, third Shauna McTiernan. under-12 600m: first Judith Graham, second Ella McGrath. under-14 80m Hurdles: first Aoife Garry, second Clodagh Galvin, third Kayla Barrett. under-14 100m: first Aoife Garry, second Shauna McTiernan, third Clodagh Galvin. under-14 800m: first Clodagh Galvin. Boys events under-six 60m: first Tiernan Hodgins, second Robbie Henry. under-eight 60m first Cooper Strain, second Fiachra Gildea, third Michael Tuohy. under-eight 80m: first Michael Tuohy, second Tadhg Smyth, third Eddie McLoughlin.
under-10 60m Hurdles: first Thomas Higgins, second Odhran McDermott, third Seán Hamilton. under-10 100m: first Dannan Cunnane, second Seán Hamilton, third Thomas Higgins. under-10 200m: first Dannan Cunnane, second Thomas Higgins, third Seán Hamilton. under-12 100m: first Shea McGrath, second Patrick Gilligan, third Karl Galvin. under-12 200m: first Shea McGrath, second Karl Galvin, third Patrick Gilligan. under-12 600m: first Karl Galvin, second Odin Gray-Woulfe, third Dara Tonry and Danny Gilligan. Qualifiers will go on to compete at County Final on Saturday, June 20, at Sligo
ATU. RAMBLING HOUSE A Rambling House Night will take place in Ballintogher Enterprise Centre (F91 C2HT) on Wednesday, May 27, at 8 p.m. Taking a trip down memory lane with music, story, song, chat etc. All Welcome to come along, bring your talent and a friend. Fáilte Roimh Gach Éinne. G4M and O’Gaelic for mother’s and others continues every Monday in Riverstown Community Park from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. New members welcome for fun, exercise and great way to meet new people. No experience
required just need to be over 25. Contact Michelle at 087 6157455 for further details. COLEMAN MUSIC The Druids in the Coleman Music Centre (F56 TF88) on Saturday, May 30, at 8 p.m. Adm: €20. To book call 071 9182599, scan QR code on posters or go online to colemanirishmusic.com. SUMMER CAMP Get in step summer Camp will be taking place in Morrison Cottage, Riverstown from July 6 to July 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. This camp is suited to children aged
four to 13 years old. Cost is €85 per child. No dance experience needed. Limited places available and booking is essential. €30 non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place. First come first served for places once form and deposit is received. Contact Eiméar at 086 2584465. SHAMROCK GAELS The club will host the annual Cúl Camp on Monday, July 27, to Friday, July 31. Book now at Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps to avoid disappointment. COMMUNITY NOTES Please email carrowcashel@eircom.net or alternatively text or call
Iris at 086 8258525 to have news items included in Riverstown Community News. Skreen-Dromard May Social Dance The second Social Dance for the month of May in the Skreen-Dromard Community Centre will take place on Saturday, May 30, with music supplied by Declan Aungier. Dancing from 9 p.m. and everyone welcome. Dates for your Diary The annual Mass at St Patrick’s Well Dromard will take place on Saturday, June 27, at 6.30 p.m. The annual Cemetery Mass in St Mary’s Cemetery Skreen will take place
on Sunday, July 26, at 11.30 a.m. The annual Mass in Dromard Old Cemetery will take place on Saturday, August 1, at 6.30 p.m. Eircodes for local churches. The Eircode for St Adamnan’s Church Skreen is F91 €621 and for St Peter and Paul Church Dromard is F91 VK65. For the Record Fr Brendan Hoban’s new book ‘For the Record’ to mark the forthcoming installation of Archbishop Francis Duffy as Bishop of Killala on April 26 is now available. This publication traces the history of
the diocese from 1111AD to the present day. Copies are available in the sacristy – €20 per copy. All proceeds will go to the church Funds. Killala and Tuam Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage The Killala and Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from August 28 to September 3 and will be led by Archbishop Francis Duffy. The trip cost is €1,049. Enquiries and Booking contact 01 2410800. Applications for the Invalid Section, please apply to Eileen O’Brien at 086 4013897 and Ciara Deane at
083 8383310. Tireragh Deanery Meeting Archbishop Francis Duffy and the PHIF Leadership Team invite everyone to the Deanery Meeting on Thursday, May 28, in Easkey Community Centre at 8 p.m. where the Topic of the meeting will be – A vision for the co-responsibility and Lay Ministries in Parishes. Indoor Walking Football Indoor Walking Football continues every Thursday in the Skreen-Dromard Community Centre starting at midday. The fee per session is €5 per person. Everyone is invited to come and have a Kick about or
as Supporter. Templeboy Foróige Club The Templeboy Foróige Club takes place each Friday evening in the Old School House and everyone is welcome to come along and join the club. Walking Group The local Walking Group meet every Monday at 11 a.m. For further details of meet place on each Monday contact Anne Marie at 087 7566514 or Ciara at 087 4183759. Skreen-Dromard Community Care Active Retirement Group The Skreen-Dromard Community Care Active Retirement Group have resumed their weekly Chair Yoga meetings in the Skreen
Health Centre on Wednesdays from 11 p.m. to midday. Gentle Chair based exercise suitable for everyone. All welcome every Wednesday. Beltra Country Market The Tea Room is open from 10 a.m. to midday and you are assured of a warm welcome and chat. The Market will be open as usual in the Main Hall from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. where Home Baking including Easter treats, garden produce, Fresh Crepes and beautifully Handcrafted Cards and Gifts are available for all occasions. F91VX97 Free Parking. The
Market supports local charities from their Charity Table and their Tea Room. In March, thanks to the generous support of Market customers International Women’s Day was supported and €311 was donated to Sligo Rape Crisis Centre. Also in conjunction with Beltra post office and the Tea Room €534 was raised for Daffodil Day. The Market Charity Table is currently supporting the Sligo MS Centre. Follow the Market on Facebook. Please support this local Market.
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