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Old Fair & Heritage Day, Tubbercurry 9th - 13th August 2008 [ 23 July 2008 ]
The Old Fair & Heritage Day will commence on 8th August to 13th August 2008 in Tubbercurry. This year promises to be even better with activites, entertainment and music for all.
A taste of what's happening in Tubbercurry from 8th - 13th AugustSaturday 9th AugustParade Ballina Gospel ChoirFireworksSunday 10th AugustFun DayBand - La BambaGamesMonday 11th AugustPavement Art/Face PaintingTuesday 12th AugustFace painting for children
Wedneday 13th AugustOld Fair & Heritage DayWith special Guest Robert Mizzell
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Tennis Classes for Children [ 23 July 2008 ]
South Sligo Summer School 13th - 19th July [ 07 July 2008 ]
It’s all systems go for the 22nd South Sligo Summer School of traditional music, song and dance which will take place in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo from the 13th – 19th July.
The people of Tubbercurry look forward every year to the influx of people into their town and surrounding area for what is locally known as ‘Music Week’. For those of you who haven’t yet had the opportunity to visit Tubbercurry during the South Sligo Summer School, it is one of those things you must do – it is a week like no other in so many ways – words are not enough to do justice to the direct experience – that inexpressible feeling of joy and togetherness when a simply great session happens and goes on into the early hours – or that moment of pure genius and inspiration when, at a recital or concert two or more musicians who may or may not have met before, click and play magical music together. There is so much about the South Sligo Summer School that cannot be easily put into words but, so that you can have an idea of the planned activities for the week, here is a brief summary.
Daily classes will be held in several instruments with beginners catered for in the following classes: tin whistle, uilleann pipes (beginner sets for hire - to be pre-booked - see below for contact number), bodhran, harp, sean nós singing, traditional singing, set dancing and sean nós dancing. In a new departure this year, participants – beginners and experienced singers and musicians alike - will also have the choice of a daily workshop in the ancient art of lilting. At the other end of the scale, experienced musicians can avail of master classes in fiddle, flute and tinwhistle. All classes are graded and other instruments taught include the button accordion, traditional guitar, concertina, banjo and piano accordion.
Set dancing has been a central feature of the summer school from the outset and with eight céilís featuring eight very different bands, this year promises to be a real gem of a week for all lovers of dance and céilí band music. Dancers can look forward to some great dancing on the original maple floor at St. Brigid’s Hall.
Daily classes in Set Dancing will also be held in St. Brigid’s Hall with the vastly experienced Pat Murphy and Betty McCoy at the helm. Dancers can look forward to a wonderful variety of sets during the week.
Brenda O’Callaghan, originally from Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, has been teaching Sean Nós Dancing classes at the summer school for the past number of years, with great success, and again this year she will give classes on Monday to Friday afternoons.
Brenda will be giving a talk on her own personal story of dancing and the influences on her style of danging on Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock before her last dancing class of the week.
This year’s series of daily lectures/illustrated talks begins on Monday afternoon with broadcaster and researcher Joe Byrne giving a talk on the music of Doocastle. Joe will also be performing the official opening duties at Killorans’ Traditional Bar & Restaurant on Sunday evening, 13th July at 8 o’clock. His visit to Tubbercurry will be eagerly awaited and his contribution will, no doubt, set the 22nd summer school off to a flying start.
The remaining lectures for this year include a presentation on Sean Nós Singing by Maití Joe Shéamuis Ó Fatharta, an illustrated talk on Fiddle masters past and present by one of the summer school tutors, Gerry Harrington and a talk on the music of the late Andy McGann to be given by his great friend and fellow musician Joe Burke.
So, quite a range of talks and presentations with lots of room for learning something new about our rich musical tradition and a chance to reflect on the music, life and times of some of the great musicians, singers and dancers who have gone before us.
Another central feature of the summer school is the opportunity for singers of all backgrounds to participate in daily classes where they can learn new material, explore the background to the songs, work on technique and listen to local and visiting traditional and sean nós singers. Many fine singers from every corner of the globe have participated in the sean nós singing class at Tubbercurry over the years and have learned a number of songs as Gaeilge at very short notice and to a high standard. Both singing classes’ contributions are one of the highlights of a packed recital programme during the week.
Last but not least, this year’s tribute concert is to the great musician, Harry McGowan. This concert will be held in St. Attracta’s Community School on Monday evening. Harry, from Carrowmore at the foot of Knocknashee is a wonderful musician and this is a night of music and celebration not to be missed.
All in all - the 22nd year of the South Sligo Summer School – a week to look forward to for participants and listeners alike. For further information on any aspect of this year’s summer school programme, please ring 071-9120912 (00-353-71-9120912 outside Ireland), email southsligosummerschool@eircom.net or check the school’s website www.sssschool.org.
Community Notes - Wednesday 11th June 2008 [ 11 June 2008 ]
Correspondent: Roger McCarrick
Email Address:
tubbercurrynotes@eircom.net
Tubbercurry Tidy Towns – The Big Effort is On! -
The Tubbercurry Tidy Towns Committee would like to express their sincere gratitude to the businesses and residents of the town who in such a short time have undertaken fantastic individual and group work in getting the town looking so well at the moment.
The seemingly endless number of newly panted buildings, redesigned shop fronts and floral touches here and there are adding up to an impressive overall transformation. Take a bow – the town is really on its way. Indeed, if a causal observer was to arrive Tubbercurry at the moment there would be no obvious hint of any economic downturn in terms of how locals are individually and collectively beautifying the town. A positive face to the world is what Tubbercurry is showing, and while not to underplay the very real economic issues out there, this is the way forward. The Tidy Towns Committee salutes and thanks you all.
The national Tidy Towns judging panel will be arriving in Tubbercurry shortly so any last minute project you were planning to do with your shopfront or house – now is the time to do it. Every little effort will help in terms of moving Tubbercurry up the national points table.
Vigilance in terms of litter control is vital. We all have a social and statutory obligation to remove litter from outside our buildings. If you see a discarded piece of paper, pick it up. Waiting for “the other guy” to take care of such matters is not the only option. We all win, if we all chip in!
The Tubbercurrry Tidy Towns committee are currently in consultation with both Iarnród Éireann and Sligo County Council as part of the old train station redevelopment. The removal or reduction of the unsightly concrete bollards along the Circular Road will be a priority, as will finishing off the level cross gates upgrade.
The Tubbercurry Tidy Towns Group will have their next Litter Action Event at 6:30PM Tuesday, June 17th. Meet under the clock on Wolfe Tone Square. Equipment will be supplied. Everybody who wants to join in and lend a hand will be more than welcome.
Sligo County Council have commenced works at Wolf Tone Square to install a storm water pipeline from the surface water drain opposite Burkes garage to a new water system at the bottom of Humbert street. It is hoped that this will go a long way to resolving flooding problems which have occurred over the years in a number of business premises on the West side of the square. There will be a certain amount of traffic disruption while the works are ongoing but it will be for the long term good.
St. Brigid’s Hall Summer Camp - St. Brigid’s Hall is running a Summer Camp on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd July for 5-7 years, and on Wednesday 23rd, Thursday 24th and Friday 25th for 8-12 years. The camp will run from 10am-1.00pm, with a packed fun programme of Tang Soo Do martial art, multi sport games, Hip Hop dancing and basketball drills. This camp is supported by Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership’s ‘Active Communities’ project, which is part financed by the EU Programmes Body for Peace and Reconciliation, administered locally by the Sligo County Council led taskforce. To book a place, or for further information, contact Bernie Reidy on 0879726341.
Tubbercurry Farmers Market - Preparation is now underway for the establishing of a Farmers Market in the centre of Tubbercurry town. The organisers of the market, working closely with Tubbercurry Chamber of Commerce representatives, hope to launch the market selling locally sourced and produced foodstuffs in early summer, 2008. To encourage and support local producers in reaching potential customers, a number of stalls have been reserved for new producers from the Tubbercurry/ South Sligo area. Anyone interested in becoming a stall holder is asked to contact the organisers at 071 91 47007 (after 6pm) for further information.
SLIGO’S WIN: London v Sligo, May 25 in Ruislip. A fantastic day was had by all Sligo supporters in Ruislip for the first round of the Connacht Senior Football Championship on Sunday, May 25. A great group of travelling supporters landed in London for the weekend festivities.
About 3,000 people attended the match. Local lads Brian Curran, Eamon
O’Hara, Stephen Gilmartin, Gary Gaughan and David Kelly gave a good
account of themselves. There was plenty of support from around south
Sligo, with fans making the journey from Ireland West Airport, Knock to
Stansted. Great entertainment was provided on both nights in Chiswick and
Cricklewood. Most fans stayed at the Chiswick Moran Hotel. Riverstown native James Galvin had the Mullin family from London playing at the Comb Rest on Saturday night, and Kiltima native John Clancy did a nice solo on whistle. The following day Minister Eamon O’Cuiv attended the match to watch his son play centre half back for the exiles. Unfortunately the match failed to excite and Sligo ran out easy winners. However, there was plenty to see and talk about after, as people who didn’t meet for sometime got together.
Tubbercurry man Tommie Gillespie was present with his entourage from the
south where he now lives. Bunnanadden men Sean Cunningham and John
Killoran, Flaveshill, caught up with all the news in the beer tent. Kilmactigue
native Seamus Gallagher had a bus load of supporters out from London on
Sunday for the game and the conductor sang for all the passengers. Ollie
Brennan, his sister Helen, the Mahers from Curry made a day of it. Ray
Leonard, James Murphy and Henry Moffat, Moylough were present. Later
that evening, fans returned to Ealing and Tommy Flynn’s Bar, where
Sligoman P J Duffy kept things floating. Glamorous girls Katherine, Grainne,
Lisa Marie and Vanessa from Dromore West had the place spell bound with
their charm and wit. Denis Gilligan, Cloonacool had a great time along with
Frank Gavaghan from Tourlestrane. On Sunday night in the Gattee Mor, big Tom McBride brought the curtain down on 50 years of entertainment at the famous Irish venue. The venue is now closing its doors in what must be the greatest period of Irish Showband music. In that time, thousands of Irish emigrants who travelled to Britain for employment and adventure had a centre of entertainment to match anything at home. Now that it has closed, perhaps something might come in and fill the gap for all those Irish boys and girls who leave home to live in Britain. Well done to Sligo and we look forward to the next outing against Mayo in Castlebar. No doubt the opposition will be a bit
stronger.
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The next step to success is a public text, whereby it is will be decided based on the greatest number of votes received who will win €10,000 for their group. To vote for the Tubbercurry Community Creche you need to text:
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This week’s film at the mobile cinema at Teach Laighne on Thursday 12th June
Before The Devil Knows Your Dead (16) (USA / 2007 / 117min)
Dir. Sidney Lumet - Andy (Philip Seymour Hoffman) is the eldest son of a dysfunctional New York family. He is a frustrated, drug-abusing stockbroker who is unable to satisfy his gorgeous wife (Marisa Tomei). The youngest son, Hank (Ethan Hawke), is passive and struggles to make alimony payments. Their lives begin to unravel when Andy approaches Hank about pulling off a heist that will seemingly solve all of their monetary problems. but their plan falls apart, resulting in a series of tragedies that they never could have predicted. A riveting suspense thriller by veteran director Sidney Lumet.SUMMER CAMP. The Morning Star Steiner Kindergarten is once again holding a summer camp from July 7th -- 25th for children aged 4-8 from10am--2pm. The camp will offer painting, music, baking,modelling,weaving, dyeing and have a lovely garden. Please phone for information to 071-9121950 or visit the website - morningstarkindergarten.com
A Honda Step-Thru Run will take place in Cloonacool on Sunday June 15th starting at 12.00pm. All 50s,70s and 90s are welcome. Entry fee 30 Euro per bike. Proceeds in aid of Cloonacool Defibrillator Fund and other local causes. The event is organised by the Cloonacool 49ers Honda club. For details contact Noel 087 227 3002 or P.J. 087 411 3008.
Cloonacool Players & Friends go to the Dogs – The Drama Group and Friends are planning a night at the Dog racing track in Galway in mid July. Tickets and a Bus will be organised for the night. Anyone interested in going can contact either Sinead Davitt, or Mary K Johnston.
Local Singer Kieran Lundy's album With a Song in my Heart, is now being distributed by record label L&M Records, Mullingar. It is also available through all leading record stores and locally in shops such as Super Valu and Igoe's, Tubbercurry, Durkin's and Yeats, Curry, Kennedy's, Aclare, Fallon's, Ballinacarrow, The Border Collie, Tourlestrane and so on. The album consists of 13 tracks and features songs such as And I love you so, Mona Lisa, Mother McCree, Solitare, Moonlight in Mayo, Beautiful Dreamer and The Star of the County Down. CD's available through L&M Records at www.lm-records.com TEL: 353 44 9343169, or locally at 0876652739The death occurred peacefully at Sligo General Hospital of Johnny Coleman (known) as Jack of Carrowmore, Lavagh, Ballymote, Co. Sligo. His remains reposed at his residence on Wednesday and on Thursday morning removal took place to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mullinabreena.Burial took place afterwards in Courtabbey Cemetary.
Sympathy is extended to his wife Tessie, sons Leo, David, Dermot, Kieran and daughter Patricia and extended family.
May he rest in peace.
The death occured peacefully at Sligo General Hospital of Martin Curley of Doocastle, Ballymote, Co. Sligo. His remains reposed at Coen’s Funeral Home, Tubbercurry on Wednesday evening with removal to the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Killavil and burial took place the following day at Doocastle cemetery following requiem mass.
Sympathy is extended to his wife Kathleen, daughters Christine & Cathy, son in law James, sister Katie, brother Paddy. May he rest in Peace.
St. Brigids Hall – Squash Court and Handball Alleys available at all times. Two snooker tables in Social Club also available for playing.
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje – Spiritual Director: Fr. Joseph Gavigan
20th September 2008 – 7 nights – half board accommodation in a private house from Knock Includes full religious programme including return airport transfers to Medjugorje – Tour Guide Aine Burke Simovic – For information please contact: Breda Durkin 071 91 86123
Business Start Up scheme designed for the Unemployed:
Co Sligo LEADER Partnership is recruiting for a Business Start Up - FÁS Community Employment scheme, which is due to commence in July 2008.
This scheme will run for six months and is specially designed for those who are long term un-employed and want to start their own business.
Have you a Self-Employment Business Idea? Are you eligible for a FÁS Community Employment Scheme? Are you 1½ year’s unemployed?
On completion of this scheme you may be eligible to progress onto the ‘Back to Work Enterprise Allowance’, that offers a further 4 years financial support. Brochure & Application Form available from our office at: 071 91 20636
Due to the success of the Second Chance Education being offered in the Centre names will be taken for another programme commencing shortly. The course includes basic computer skills, job finding skills, CV preparation, driver theory test and 6 Driving Lessons. For more information about the course please contact the Family Resource Centre on 9186926.
Would you like to meet other parents and toddlers, the Family Resource Centre Parent and Toddler group meet every Wednesday 2pm -3.30pm at the Community Creche on the Mountain Road. For more information call Mary on 9186926.
The Al anon family support group meet on a Thursday evening at 8pm in Tubbercurry FRC.
Community Consultation - The Family Resource Centre in Tubbercurry is a Community facility that is open to everyone. They provide a wide range of services and supports to individuals, families and community groups. Over the coming months they will be carrying out a community consultation, during which they will be speaking to local community groups and individuals in Tubbercurry and the surrounding areas. If you would like to find out more about what is done or give your opinions as to what you would like to see the Resource Centre doing you are welcome to call in for a cup of tea and a chat.
All Ears
If you are suffering from anxiety, loneliness, panic attacks, depression, stuck in a rut or any other mental health problems. All Ears Mental Health Support Group can help. Meetings take place in Tubbercurry FRC on a Wednesday evening. For more details contact the centre on 9186926.
CINEMA NORTH WEST - World Cinema Nights [ 10 June 2008 ]
"A multifaceted diamond of a film. Todd Haynes joyously freewheels through the times of Bob Dylan." -Holly Grigg-Spall CHANNEL 4 FILM
Tubbercurry Tidy Towns - The Big Effort is on!!! [ 10 June 2008 ]
The Tubbercurry Tidy Towns Committee would like to express their sinceregratitude to the businesses and residents of the town who in such a shorttime have undertaken fantastic individual and group work in getting the townlooking so well at the moment.
The seemingly endless number of newly panted buildings, redesigned shopfronts and floral touches here and there are adding up to an impressiveoverall transformation. Take a bow – the town is really on its way. Indeed,if a causal observer was to arrive Tubbercurry at the moment there would beno obvious hint of any economic downturn in terms of how locals areindividually and collectively beautifying the town. A positive face to theworld is what Tubbercurry is showing, and while not to underplay the veryreal economic issues out there, this is the way forward. The Tidy TownsCommittee salutes and thanks you all.
The national Tidy Towns judging panel will be arriving in Tubbercurryshortly so any last minute project you were planning to do with yourshopfront or house – now is the time to do it. Every little effort will helpin terms of moving Tubbercurry up the national points table.
Vigilance in terms of litter control is vital. We all have a social andstatutory obligation to remove litter from outside our buildings. If you seea discarded piece of paper, pick it up. Waiting for “the other guy” to takecare of such matters is not the only option. We all win, if we all chip in!
The Tubbercurrry Tidy Towns committee are currently in consultation withboth Iarnród Éireann and Sligo County Council as part of the old trainstation redevelopment. The removal or reduction of the unsightly concretebollards along the Circular Road will be a priority, as will finishing offthe level cross gates upgrade.
The Tubbercurry Tidy Towns Group will have their next Litter Action Event at6:30PM Tuesday, June 17th. Meet under the clock on Wolfe Tone Square.Equipment will be supplied. Everybody who wants to join in and lend a handwill be more than welcome..
Community Work [ 08 June 2008 ]
The Jikijela Project:
We are also committed to bringing our creative techniques into the community.
Working with community groups as varied as Stoneybatter Youth Service, Finglas Youth Services, Addiction Services and Age & Opportunity to name a few.
Get in touch with us if you are a community group trying to engage people in new ways
Author: J Murphy
CINEMA NORTH WEST - World Cinema Nights [ 04 June 2008 ]
The summer season of World Cinema Nights continues at CINEMA NORTH WEST with a screening of Tamara Jenkin's Oscar-nominated film The Savages (15A).
The Savages (15A)(USA / 2007 /114min)Dir. Tamara Jenkins
When they learn that their estranged father Lenny (Philip Bosco) is slipping into dementia, his middle-aged son and daughter, Jon (Philip Seymour Hoffman) and Wendy (Laura Linney), move him from a sun-parched retirement community in Arizona to a modest care home in snowbound Buffalo. Shocked out of their cosy but stifling comfort zones, they must care for a father who never cared for them, while dealing with their festering sibling rivalries. In a subtly directed, performance-dominated film, Linney, Hoffman and theatre veteran Bosco make the most of every word, expression and gesture.
"Two fine performances, a subject close to all our hearts and a screenplay that manages to be both brilliantly witty and almost unbearably poignant add up to the best family comedy-drama since Little Miss Sunshine." -Neil Smith Total Film
Screening Times:Monday 2nd June Ballinamore 8.30pmTuesday 3rd June Grange 8.30pmWednesday 4th June Manorhamilton 8.30pmThursday 5th June Tobercurry 8.30pm
Admission €7Enquiries Tommy Ahearne 086 822 1139.
Tidy Towns Committee [ 04 June 2008 ]
The Tubbercurry Tidy Towns Committee presents a night of Mid-Summer Madness:
WHERE The Forge Bar, TubbercurryWHEN Friday, the 6th of JuneTIME 9:30PM.
The evening will be a night of a barbeque, karaoke and dancing. Everyone is invited to come along and enjoy themselves while supporting a good cause.
Admission is 15 Euro.
For more details and tickets contactGerry Hannigan at 087-9130847
"Litter Action Event" [ 04 June 2008 ]
The Tubbercurry Tidy Towns Group will have their next 'Litter Action Event' at 6:30PM this Tuesday, and will run every second Tuesday henceforth for the remainder of the Summer.
Meet under the clock on Wolfe Tone Square. Look out for the poster around town with times and dates. Equipment will be supplied. Everybody who wants to join in and lend a hand will be more than welcome.
Community Notes - Wednesday 28th May 2008 [ 28 May 2008 ]
Local employers Basta is experiencing difficulties at present as their markets both at home in Ireland and abroad in Britain and Europe are hitting a rough patch.
Basta manufactures and supplies door and window locks and hinges, plus various other goods to the construction industry. The depressed state of the construction industry throughout Europe is the cause of the slow down in sales by Basta.
As a result some redundancies are imminent while much of the staff have been put on a 2 or 3 day week. Basta have experienced many difficulties before in their 50 year history and they are confident that this storm will also be weathered. Basta and its sister factory Tool and gauge were set up in the mid 1950’s by Gallagher family of Cashel just outside town and they have been proud flagship industries for the town since then. The local community is indebted to the workforce of these factories as their existence has prevented many people from emigration over the years. Everybody hopes the present difficulties will not last too long.
A number of weddings took place in the parish in recent weeks.
Fiona Kilcoyne, daughter of Joe and Mary Kilcoyne Ballymote road got married on May 9th last to Raymond Muldoon of Tullavilla Cloonacool. Raymond is a son of Andy and Kathleen Muldoon. The wedding took place in the church of John the Evangelist Tubbercurry and chief celebrant was Fr. Paddy Kilcoyne, uncle of the bride. The reception took place in the Knockranny House Hotel, Westport.
Fiona and Raymond have been sweethearts since their college days and they are now living and working in the Dublin area. Fiona is a pharmacist and Raymond is an engineer. Best wishes are extended to the happy couple.The wedding took place on May 10th last of Dermot Reidy, Carrowreagh Cooper, (lovers lane) eldest son of James and Patricia Reidy to Emma Walsh, Lough Talt eldest daughter of Peter and Vera Walsh. Dermot is one of the managers at Paddy O’Hara guttering business while Emma nurses at St. Johns Hospital Sligo. The wedding took place in glorious sunshine at the beautiful Lough Talt church and chief celebrant was Fr. Gerard Davey. The honeymoon was spent in Bulgaria and they will be living locally in Tubbercurry. Best wishes are extended to both for many years of happiness.
A new publication ‘Achonry and its Churches’ has just been released, written by Fr. Liam Swords. This is the forth in a series of history books on the Diocese of Achonry and will be a welcome addition to any shelf. This is a book of photographs rather than a lot of text and photographs of all churches and convents in the diocese are there.
It should be of special interest perhaps to those from the diocese who are living away from home and would make an ideal gift for any occasion. Priced at just €20 it is available through any of the priests of the diocese.
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An interesting announcement appeared in this week’s mass bulletin in relation to tax relief which can be obtained from donations made to church collections. Provided €250 is donated annually to all church collections including donations made for the support of our priests tax relief can be applied through the Dept. of finance. This system applies to both PAYE and self employed workers. More information will be available in the coming weeks.A recent Church gate collection by the bone marrow for leukaemia Trust netted €485 and organisers thank all who contributed.
Phoenix Players meeting - A meeting of the Phoenix Players will be held at St Brigid’s Hall Tubbercurry at 9.00p.m. on Tuesday 3rd June. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss plans for the next season. The group will be busy as they are jointly hosting the All Ireland One Act Finals with the committee of the Western Drama Festival which take place in December and the Group want to formulate plans for the forthcoming season for their own productions. All are welcome and the meeting will start at 9.00p.m. sharp.
The Death occurred on May 10th last of Dermot Scully at his home at Gortnadrass Lavagh. Dermot had been ill for some considerable time but fought for life with admirable courage.
A native of Glasnevin in Dublin but with family roots in Co Sligo, Dermot was a true Dub and loved his native city and county. Dublin GAA matches were special occasions for him and the blue flag of Dublin flew out his home while his remains reposed. Since moving to Lavagh about 15 years ago, Dermot and his wife Noelle and his children got totally involved in Community life and Dermot was always generous with his time and expertise for the good of the community. Noelle was very involved with the phoenix players in Tubbercurry over the years and Dermot was very proud of her and her achievements. His remains reposed at his home at the foot of beautiful Knocknashee and funeral mass took place in the church of the sacred heart Mullinabrena. His remains were buried in Court Abbey Cemetery within view of his home at the foot of the hill. Sympathy is extended to his wife Noelle, children Eanna, Ciara, Sinead and Roisin, grand daughter, sister, Brothers and many friends. May Dermot rest in peace.
CINEMA NORTH WEST returns with the Summer Season of World Cinema Nights - another ten film season of all the best and latest in world and independent cinema. Two new venues are Grange in Co. Sligo and Ballinamore in Co. Leitrim.Included in the line up this summer are films such as Tamara Jenkins 'The Savages', veteran director Sidney Lumet's 'Before the Devil Knows your Dead', the wonderful and much talked about 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly', Todd Haynes long awaited unusual biopic of Bob Dylan 'I'm Not There' and academy award winning 'There Will be Blood'. The multi-award winning Polish comedy 'The Wedding' ('Wesele') will be screened for four nights next week as part of CINEMA NORTH WEST's continuing World Cinema Nights Summer Season. This weeks film Thursday 5th June
The Savages (15A)
(USA / 2007 /114min) Dir. Tamara JenkinsWhen they learn that their estranged father Lenny (Philip Bosco) is slipping into dementia, his middle-aged son and daughter, Jon (Philip Seymour Hoffman) and Wendy (Laura Linney), move him from a sun-parched retirement community in Arizona to a modest care home in snowbound Buffalo.
Shocked out of their cosy but stifling comfort zones, they must care for a father who never cared for them, while dealing with their festering sibling rivalries. In a subtly directed, performance-dominated film, Linney, Hoffman and theatre veteran Bosco make the most of every word, expression and gesture.Film starts at 8.30pm. Admission €7 or 55 per season ticket (10 films) available on the door. Information from Tommy Ahearne 086 8221139. Located at Teach Laighne Car Park, this is a wonderful evenings entertainment. Note change of weekly viewings to each Thursday evening.
SUMMER CAMP. The Morning Star Steiner Kindergarten is once again holding a summer camp from July 7th -- 25th for children aged 4-8 from10am--2pm. The camp will offer painting, music, baking,modelling,weaving, dyeing and have a lovely garden. Please phone for information to 071-9121950 or visit the website - morningstarkindergarten.com
Local Singer Kieran Lundy's album With a Song in my Heart, is now being distributed by record label L&M Records, Mullingar. It is also available through all leading record stores and locally in shops such as Super Valu and Igoe's, Tubbercurry, Durkin's and Yeats, Curry, Kennedy's, Aclare, Fallon's, Ballinacarrow, The Border Collie, Tourlestrane and so on. The album consists of 13 tracks and features songs such as And I love you so, Mona Lisa, Mother McCree, Solitare, Moonlight in Mayo, Beautiful Dreamer and The Star of the County Down. CD's available through L&M Records at www.lm-records.com TEL: 353 44 9343169, or locally at 0876652739.
Community Notes - Wednesday 14th May 2008 [ 26 May 2008 ]
Wednesday May 14 2008Correspondent: Roger McCarrickEmail Address:tubbercurrynotes@eircom.netTUBBERCURRY
Correspondent: Roger McCarrick Email Address: tubbercurrynotes@eircom.net
Flash flooding occurred again last Sunday night May 11th at Wolfe Tone Square when a heavy thunderstorm with accompanying rain caused sudden and extensive flooding to a number of business premises. Morahans Drapery shop, The May Queen and Killinaskully pubs, the Master Butchers and Bonanza all suffered when rain which could not be taken by storm water drains flooded in the front doors of these premises. This is the second time within twelve months it has happened and indeed it has been an ongoing problem for decades. Sligo Co. Council have put a lot of work into improving the stormwater outlets in this area in recent years but obviously more needs to be done. Stray dogs continue to be a problem in the area and the dog warden has visited South Sligo on a number of occasions recently. Sheep were killed a few weeks ago at Rhue and others were killed in the Tourlestrane area by these dogs. Walking week ‘08 takes place May 19-25 under the auspices of Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership and a number of walks takes place in and around South Sligo including Monday, 19th May, at Ballygawley to Slish Wood and on Tuesday, 20 May, at Lough Talt and surrounding Hills. Pre-registration is essential. Further details Ph. 0719161511. All walks lead by experienced leaders. No fee. Walk boots advised. No dogs or pets allowed. All aged people welcome. Gerry Lundy has confirmed that a funding package of €49,000 has been approved for the up-grade of footpaths in Tubbercurry. This funding is provided through the Discretionary Improvement grant scheme plus matching funds been allocated from the Development Contribution scheme. Mobile Cinema returns to Tubbercurry on Thursday 22nd May - Lust, Caution (18) (Taiwan / 2007 / 157min). Dir. Ang Lee - The new film from Ang Lee, the Academy Award-winning director of "Brokeback Mountain" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." Sympathy is extended to Damian McCarrick who is on the staff of McCarricks Peugot Garage on the sudden death of his mother Breda on May 7th last. Breda lived in Cahra, Coolaney and her sudden death at age 68 leaves her sons Damian and Fergal and daughter Regina bereaved at her sudden passing. Tubbercurry Chamber of Commerce and Community Association will hold its AGM on 21 May at 8.30pm in Teach Laighne. It is important that all members attend. The Chamber of Commerce expanded its membership last year to incorporate members of the community who are not directly involved in business so that their representations on behalf of the business and community would be all encompassing. Anybody wishing to get involved in Chamber activities for the betterment of the whole community are most welcome to attend. President at present is Patrick Bailey and secretary is Mary Barry. Tubbercurry GAA Club are holding a fundraising golf day at Tubbercurry Golf club on Saturday 17th May. The competition on the day is a team of 4 scramble and the entry fee is €120 per team. The Club are asking that the local community help make the day an enjoyable success by taking part and encouraging friends to do likewise. Either put your name on the timesheet in the clubhouse or ring 087-8204459 for a tee time. Achonry PTAA – The regional final of the Achonry Pioneer National Schools Table Quiz takes place in Curry Community Hall on Friday 23rd May at 8pm – Four persons per team – all welcome. St. Brigids Hall – Squash Court and Handball Alleys available at all times. Two snooker tables in Social Club also available for playing. The sudden death occurred on Saturday May 3rd last of Betty Coleman (nee McGuire) late of Oughambaun, Ballymote Rd, Tubbercurry at her home. Aged 65, Betty’s sudden death came as a great shock to her family and friends. A most pleasant and charitable lady, her passing is mourned by many. Her remains reposed at her home on Monday May 5th and on Tuesday morning removal took place to the Church of John Evangelist, Tubbercurry for solemn requiem Mass. Burial took place afterwards in Rhue Cemetary. Betty is survived by her husband Frank, sons Patrick and Kieran, daughters Rosaleen Johnson, Achonry, and Collette O’Flaherty Moylough, grand-children, brothers Tommy and Martin, in-laws and many friends. The numbers calling to her home and attending the funeral mass were a tribute to her memory. Sympathy is extended to all who mourn Betty. The unexpected death has occurred at Castlebar Hospital of Catherine Brennan, late of Powellsboro, Tubbercurry. Aged 83, Catherine was a lively and chatty lady who lived at home in Powellsboro until a few weeks before her death. She was a weekly visitor to town to do her shopping. Her late husband John P died about 10 years ago. Catherine’s remains reposed at Coens funeral home on Sunday evening May 4th and burial took place the following day at Rhue Cemetary following requiem mass. She is survived by her son Joe and daughter Mary and grandchildren, all to whom sympathy is extended. Business Start Up scheme designed for the Unemployed: Co Sligo LEADER Partnership is recruiting for a Business Start Up - FÁS Community Employment scheme, which is due to commence in July 2008. This scheme will run for six months and is specially designed for those who are long term un-employed and want to start their own business. Have you a Self-Employment Business Idea? Are you eligible for a FÁS Community Employment Scheme? Are you 112 year’s unemployed? On completion of this scheme you may be eligible to progress onto the ‘Back to Work Enterprise Allowance’, that offers a further 4 years financial support. Brochure and Application Form available from our office at: 071 91 20636 Due to the success of the Second Chance Education being offered in the Centre names will be taken for another programme commencing shortly. The course includes basic computer skills, job finding skills, CV preparation, driver theory test and 6 Driving Lessons. For more information about the course please contact the Family Resource Centre on 9186926. Would you like to meet other parents and toddlers, the Family Resource Centre Parent and Toddler group meet every Wednesday 2pm -3.30pm at the Community Creche on the Mountain Road. For more information call Mary on 9186926. The Al anon family support group meet on a Thursday evening at 8pm in Tubbercurry FRC. The Family Resource Centre in Tubbercurry is a Community facility that is open to everyone. They provide a wide range of services and supports to individuals, families and community groups. Over the coming months they will be carrying out a community consultation, during which they will be speaking to local community groups and individuals in Tubbercurry and the surrounding areas. If you would like to find out more about what is done or give your opinions as to what you would like to see the Resource Centre doing you are welcome to call in for a cup of tea and a chat. Tubbercurry FRC Community Creche has been short listed as one of the local deserving children’s projects in contention for a €10,000 award from AIB Tubbercurry through the Better Ireland Programme. The branch will award €10,000 to the local project that tops the poll in a public text vote over a four-week period from May 6th to June 6th. The local community can simply text TUBBERC and the letter C to 53099 to vote. The award is part of AIB’s Better Ireland Programme which supports children within our community. If you are suffering from anxiety, loneliness, panic attacks, depression, stuck in a rut or any other mental health problems. All Ears Mental Health Support Group can help. Meetings take place in Tubbercurry FRC on a Wednesday evening. For more details contact the centre on 9186926. The semi finals and finals of the Multicultural World Cup take place on Saturday 17th May at the Showfield. Poland v Italy at 6pm, Lithuania V India at 6.30pm Final at 7pm. Please come along and support your team. Foroige Youth Club and the Family Resource Centre are holding a fun afternoon involving bouncing castles, face painting, hair braiding penalty shoot out, a visit from Sponge Bob, Ticker, Dora the Explorer and friends, music and street entertainment etc. The afternoon is a multicultural event with stalls displaying work done by the local teens in relation to different countries representing the different nationalities living in the area. People are invited to wear jerseys or colours supporting their country or football team, if children would like to dress in costume on the day they are welcome. The event is taking place on Sunday, May 18th, at The Square, Tubbercurry, from 3pm - 6pm. TUBBERCURRY Bridge Club: Results, May 8th: 1st, Kevin Durcan and Michael Gee; 2nd, Angela McNulty and Marie O’Dowd; 3rd, Anne Gavigan and Anne Kelly. The President’s Prize Dinner (Clare Duffy) will be held on May 15th, at 7.00pm in Cawley’s Hotel with the game afterwards. Dòchas Nasamu, the Irish registered charity which provides vital funding for the Dòchas Nasamu Orphanage in Ikumbi, Kenya, is having a clothes collection in the car park of the Old Parochial House in Tubbercurry, on Tuesday 20th May 2008. Anyone who wishes to donate clothing to this worthy cause can leave bags in the car park between 9am and 12noon..
Attention!!!! LONDON V SLIGO Attention!!!! [ 27 April 2008 ]
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Tubbercurry Tidy Towns Project Springs into Action [ 27 April 2008 ]
The Tubbercurry Tidy Towns Group have commenced the 2008 project with a major community-wide clean up of the town and its approach roads. This will become an annual event forming part of an on-going plan to transform Tubbercurry's visual appearance and environment. Many exciting ideas are in process, which will be developed with the objective of maximising the potential of the town's environment, as well as move Tubbercurry up the national Tidy Towns points table. Among the recent initivites undertaken has been the hiring of a professional landscaping designer to develop an overall planting version for the town's future. The Tubbercurry Tidy Towns committee has also made personal contacts with the town's business community in regards to looking at their property/shopfront with a fresh eye and to undertake any visual improvements if needed. Not only to the main shop/buildings facades, but just as importantly near entrances and loading bays onto the Circular Road, which remains the main visual point of contact with Tubbercurry for passing motorists. With uncertain economic times looming ahead, it is vital that Tubbercurry put it's best side forward and work even harder to improve the visual image of the town. This is important for boosting the long term economic profile, making Tubbercurry a more desirable place for people to live, shop and do business.
Jacinta Connolly participates in Tubbercurry Wed Design Course [ 10 April 2008 ]
Jacinta recently completed a web design course in North Connaught College which lasted for six weeks. She learned how to put her company products & information on the tubbercurry.ie site and how to set up their own web site. Jacinta works in Mullarkeys Furniture Store. where they provide everything from bedding, blinds and lamps in their Interiors section. In their new showroom they have occasional furniture, tables, chairs and suites. Downstairs they do carpets, wood flooring and vinyl.
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Elaine Gallagher participated in Tubbercurry Web Design Course [ 10 April 2008 ]
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Elaine Gallagher recently participated in the Tubbercurry Web Design Course representing Index Building Products Ltd. The course was a basic introduction to web design and included details of setting up a new website.
This course gave an insight into setting up and getting your website up and running. It also gave us new ideas for adding to our Websites
Author: Elaine
Tubbercurry Chamber Training [ 10 April 2008 ]
Patricia Cassidy is employed by Basta Parsons Limited and recently took part in the Tubbercurry Chamber of Commerce Website Course.The course which was run over a 6 week period was ably instructed by Mary Loftus. The target audience was the business community of Tubbercurry and representatives from businesses of all sizes took part. Most of the participants have now colourfully updated their relevant website section.
