Jul

21

I don’t normally post things un-Strandhill related here – but this Sunday, 25th July from 1pm to 3pm – there will be a free show featuring

Death-Defying Trapeze, Back Cracking Contortion, Jaw Dropping Acrobatics, Fearless Aerial Feats, Giant Ball Juggling and Live Musical Mayhem…may all your days be circus days!

Yup – sounds like fun alright. All of this mayhem is for the launch of the free summer programme of weekend workshops for kids – all organised by The Model. Went to some of the things they did last Summer – and they were very good.

More details can be found here.

Jun

25

As the Tidy Towns Judging approaches we would like to ask all residents to make a special effort around their homes and outside gates to keep the area tidy & clear of weeds etc.

The Tidy Towns judging takes place in July & Aug so would like to get Strandhill looking as tidy & colourful as possible with flowers, shrubs and planting.

We are going to meet on Tuesday 29th June from 7-9pm in the Main Car park.

All help will be gratefully received – even if you can only spare 1/2 an hour all time will be put to good use. Bags, gloves & litter pickers will be available.

Apr

28

The good folk in the Strandhill Community Development Association (SCDA) were in contact about their ongoing efforts in the National Tidy Towns Competition.

In an effort to encourage participation from local residents througout the village – there is is going to be a competition with a prize fund of up to €1,000 under categories of best kept estate and the most improved estate.

From the letter to residents sent by SCDA

As you may be aware, the Strandhill Community Development Association (SCDA) re-entered Strandhill into the National Tidy Towns Competition in 2009 following a long absence (1996) . The entry and general work in common areas was completed  by a small number of dedicated people last year.  In order to encourage participation throughout the village, we are offering prizes for estates that are willing participate in the competition through improvements in their own estate and associated road frontage in the village .

In this regard, we have written to all local businesses seeking a small contribution of €50 to assist with the prize fund in addition to our own sources of funding.

We are hoping to have a prize fund of between €500 and €1,000 available to local resident associations that enter the competition. We hope to give prizes for the best kept estate and the most improved estate.

A member of our committee will be in touch with you in the forthcoming weeks and the closing date for entry is 14th May with adjudication on or before 16th July 2010.

The format of the competition will involve photographic evidence of your area/estate at the time of entry and a brief description of activities/improvements undertaken over the following 8 weeks.

Download Letter to residents entering Tidy Towns Competition for their local estate

Apr

7

We mentioned on Twitter a few weeks back that there a number of incidents of cars having their contents rifled through. This was on sunday night/monday morning of the 15th March. We know of 2 incidents that were reported to the Gardai – both just off the top road.

More incidents have also been reported from Monday night last – 5th April – in a number of locations just off the Strandhill Road; Again – the modus operandi seems to be to go for unlocked vehicles in search of cash. Valuables do not appear to be of an interest to these people.

So if you are in the habit of leaving your car unlocked at night – this might convince you to think otherwise. What makes this rather nasty is the fact that whoever is responsible clearly knows the area and is very calmly checking cars that are unalaramed/unlocked. A serious case of neck – let’s hope the Gardai can nip this in the bud quickly – if you have seen anything suspicious, you should call Sligo Gardai at 071- 915 7000.

Mar

18

We’ve had a number of queries from people looking for short term holiday home and apartment rentals in the Strandhill area.

If you have an apartment or house to rent – we would be happy to publish the details in our Services page.

Mar

5

There seems to be a severe litter problem on the corner of Buenos Ayres Drive and the top road (just opposite Kellys).

This is a shame as the local tidy towns committee has been doing sterling work over the past 12 months or so in organising clean ups around the village.

So – what can be done about this? The first thing might be to talk to the local councillors and see what advice or pointers they might have. Also – it might be a good idea to contact the owners (a development company I think based in Galway) about how they might make the lower entrance secure – currently the double gates are off the hinges.

Feb

4

Yesterday evening (wednesday) – just before dark – I decided enough was enough. Went over to the airport road and took a few photos of the road surface after the recent cold weather. This photo does not really give full justice – on this section of about 250 metres – both wheel tracks had begun to disintegrate

Potholes on the Airport Road

Did someone see me take these photos or something? This evening – thursday – the potholes have been patched up. Certainly better than it was, but still no great shakes.

In fairness to the council workers – they have been doing much work of late in the Strandhill area; new pavements are being laid in a number of locations – in front of the school, a section leading to Strand Celtic as well as an estate just off the roundabout.

Thing is – it’s a poor as well as dangerous first first impression for any visitors.  Let’s hope resurfacing can happen soon.

Anyone else got any potholes of doom that are worth a mention? Have you rung the council or talked to local councillors about them?

Dec

1

Strandhill National School – Christmas Event

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There is a family Christmas Day at Strandhill National School on Sunday, 6th December from 3pm to 5pm.

Christmas Carol singing, bumper raffle, games and refreshments for everyone!

Put the date in your Christmas calendar!

Nov

9

I’m part of the organising committee help to put together this event for Saturday 28th November in the Innovation Centre at the Institute of Technology Sligo.

Entrepreneurs, innovators and people with business ideas are invited to attend the free day-long event.

Throughout the day, the event will showcase the expertise in the region through panel discussions and seminars.

Full details can be found at www.northwestconnects.ie – online registration (it’s free!) is recommended as we only have limited space.

Aug

5

Had an email from Cliodhna this morning.

Volunteers wanted for the Strandhill Tidy Towns on Thursday 13th August from 6.30pm-8.30pm meeting in the main car park, can you help out by giving even a half an hour of your time ?

We will start with tidying up the flower beds, gloves & litter pickers will be provided. Please come along & give a little bit of your time to help out.

ALL WELCOME, Young or Old, any help will be gratefully received.


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