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Community Art Exhibition

joeg — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:45:14 +0000

SEA SLIGO

Community Art Exhibition

CLARENCE HOTEL, WINE ST, SLIGO

Official Opening ~ 4th December @ 7.00 PM

Exhibits include a collection of Paintings, Fabrics, Photographs

and Sculpture from local artists.

All Welcome

The exhibition runs from Dec 4th to Dec 14th

Brent Geese – Lecture at Sligo IT

joeg — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:08:30 +0000

As part of Science Week 2009, Dr. Kendrew Colhoun will give a lecture on

Conservation of Ireland’s Brent Geese.

The lecture will be given at:

IT Sligo, Ash Lane, Sligo

at 8.00 PM on Friday 13 November

Presenting the results of flyway scale studies of arguably Ireland’s most important wintering water bird, the results of some hi-technology research and the direction of future studies.

A swim in fancy dress

joeg — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:21:14 +0000

The first morning of November 2009 and it was a breezy cold one. Rain too especially all morning. But that was not enough to deter the intrepid swimmers and bathers raising funds for the save Dorrins Strand cause. They came in their droves and they all gathered at Bree’s Pub in their colourful fancy dress costumes

At around 1.00pm the crowd moved down the old airport road to Dorrins Strand. A cheerful troupe; cheerful and apprehensive in equal measure. Across Dorrins strand they went and there was only one thing for it. Dive straight into the chilly waters of the channel. No place here for the faint hearted!

There was much laughter, screeching and gasping for breath as the cold water shocked the system. Some of us loitered around and took photographs or chatted while we admired the spirit of those in the water. They were wonderful.

Later in the warmth of Brees pub Maire served hot punch – alcohol, or alcohol free – depending on your choice. The warmth of the atmosphere and the punch worked wonders. The pub was soon filled with the hum of happy conversation and the feeling of satisfaction.

Satisfaction derived from the feeling that we advanced the cause and that our cause will prevail.

For pictures visit our Flickr Page www.flickr.com/photos/dorrinsstrand

Harry’s Bar, Rosses Point, 16 October ‘09

joeg — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:07:49 +0000

BE THERE

For a great night’s crack there is a race night being held in Harry’s Bar Rosses Point

See you all there

Sausage and Mash Bash – Coney Island

joeg — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:17:13 +0000

Did you ever want to visit Coney Island? Here is your opportunity to have a great healthy walk (or drive ) to Coney Island and sample some excellent cuisine to boot.

We are holding Sausage & Mash Bash on the island on Sunday 20th September from 12.00 noon to 4.00 PM. Carefully timed when the tide is fully out so you can walk all the way or drive.

This is a fundraiser to gather some funds to help fight the decision recently handed down by Sligo Co Co to permit Sligo Airport build an airport runway on Dorrins Strand

Promises to be a great fun day for all the family.

LINK TO PRESS RELEASE & DETAILS

DCCG Chairperson interview with Ocean FM

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:13:57 +0000

John McDermott was interviewed by OceanFM on 19th June ( thanks to the station for allowing us to use this audio on the site). The piece is approximately 17 minutes long.

Walk to Coney Island in Pictures – 25th November 2007

admin — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:49:22 +0000

We put our pictures from the day into a short movie slide show.

Live Music Gig in Kellys Strandhill on 22nd February

admin — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:33:10 +0000

Featuring Rick Epping, Gerry Harrington, Gregory Daly, Ray Coen, Francis Lenehan & The Shelley River Band, Felip Carbonell & Anna Houston, The Ice Buddies, John Lenehan.

Tickets available at Kellys Bar Pub (086-80300334) or ring Noel (087-7489384). Doors open at 9.30pm.

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government Meets DCCG

admin — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:16:15 +0000

A Delegation from theÂ Dorrins and Cummeen Strand Conservation Group
have met with Mr John Gormley, TD and Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local
Government.Â The meeting took place on Monday evening 11th February
while Minister Gormley was visiting the area.

During the meeting the DCCG delegation outlined in detail to the Minister their concerns for the conservation of Dorrins and Cummeen Strand arising out of the threat posed by the proposal to build an extension to the runway of Sligo Airport on the public beach at
Dorrins Strand.

Minister Gormley engaged constructively with the delegation, asking many pertinent questions demonstrating a clear understanding of the special status of this environmentally sensitive area.

At the end of the meeting the DCCG delegation were pleased with the Minister’s response and are confident that Minister goes away with a clear understanding of the issues and the threat to local environment posed by the Airport project.

We would like to acknowledge local Green Party representative Mr Brian Scanlon who organised the meeting with Minister Gormley for us.

TV footage of Walk to Coney Island

admin — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:00:54 +0000

The walk to Coney Island in November 2007 was very successful. TG4 covered the event and aired this piece later that evening in their News roundup.