Raphoe Family Resource Centre
RAPHOE 5K:
On Tuesday 16th July at 7.30pm the Family Resource Centre will hold its 3rd Annual 5k race in association with Lifford AC and Donegal Co. Athletics Board.
The 5k, which is part of the Grand Prix Series costs €10 to enter with all proceeds re-invested into supporting the work of the Family Resource Centre.
The Centre is delighted that Coyle’s Centra, Raphoe have agreed to be the main sponsor for the race and our sincere thanks are due for this generous offer.
Coyle’s Centra have been very consistent supporters of the work of the Family Resource Centre over many years.
You can now pre-register for the race by emailing your name, club/organization (if any) and age category to raphoe5k@hotmail.co.uk and of course registration can take place on the night from 6.00pm onwards in the Family Resource Centre, William St, Raphoe.
Changing facilities and showers will be available in the Deele College and we would like to thank Mr. Damian Mc Devitt for his support and cooperation with that.
RAPHOE WALKING GROUP:
The Raphoe Walking Group meets every Thursday at 10.30am in the Family Resource Centre. Everyone Welcome.
This is a brilliant opportunity to get fit (ter) and meet new people in your Community.
RAPHOE TIDY TOWNS
The application for the town has now been sent in to the Tidy Towns unit for this year’s competition. Judging is usually in June, July and early August.
A sincere thank you to everyone in the town for all your help in keeping your properties and gardens in good shape which in turn helps our town looking well.
The local residential groups, Tidy Towns committee and C.E staff are doing a great job in the different areas of the town which is a great help every year.
You can help by putting out window boxes, hanging baskets from this week on. You can also help by painting, weeding & keeping your areas litter free.
Last year the town received a silver medal and 297 points so hopefully we can gain a few extra points this year again. Good Luck Raphoe!
ATTIC INSULATION FOR THE HOME
Do you own your house? Are you in receipt of fuel allowance? Please contact Martin at the Tidy Towns Office on 9145692 for further details.
Fundraiser for new playground for Raphoe
Support needed to ensure we reach our target to get the playground started. Donations also welcome. raphoecommunityplayground@gmail.com or 0863467793
COFFEE DAY
In memory of Lulu Pringle Friday 9th august in St John’s Bosco Centre Donegal Town from 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Everyone welcome, All proceeds in aid of North West Hospice and Solice Care Centre Donegal Town for further information contact Jude on 0863945008
RAPHOE BOXING CLUB
The officers of Raphoe Boxing Club would like extend a sincere thanks to local football clubs Raphoe Town and Tullyvinney Rovers who are making use of the boxing club premises during the close season under the supervision of boxing coach Gary Mc Cullagh.
Raphoe Town are in pre-season training on Wednesday night and Tullyvinney train at the boxing club on Friday nights.
Congratulations goes to boxing club coach Gary Mc Cullagh and his wife Aileen on the birth of their baby son who weighed –in on Friday last 8lbs 4ozs in Letterkenny General Hospital. Good luck from all at the boxing club.
Best wishes for every success goes to Convoy’s Bryan Mc Namee and Letterkenny’s Brian Elliot who will be representing Ireland at the forthcoming European Schoolboy Championships to be staged in the City West Dublin from 28th July to 4th August.
Good luck lads from all at the Raphoe club.
The boxing club is now closed for a well deserved summer break and the club will re-open on Monday 2nd September when all new and former members are very welcome for the new season.
More details of the club’s 25th anniversary to be staged in Jackson’s Hotel Ballybofey on Saturday 16th November will appear in the local press in the coming weeks.
Please note that all notes should be placed in the box provided in Raphoe Post Office by a Thursday before 4.00 p.m. or alternatively can be dropped into Raphoe Family Resource Centre or e-mailed to raphoefrc@eircom.net every Thursday to meet the print deadline.