Coolgreany/ Johnstown
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Old Kilnenor Historical Society will hold a talk by Matthew Breslin on Thursday, February 9, at 8 p.m. in Ballyfad Hall. Matthew will give a talk on the Killahurler/ Croghan area and its people. Admission: €3 for non-members.
To find out more or to become a member please contact Damian at 085 7753772, email info@ oldkilnenor.com, or checkout oldkilnenor.com. To be added to the contact list to receive texts about upcoming talks and events please send your name and number. New members always welcome.
The community are appealing to everyone who is using the Bottle Bank in Ballyfad to please bring home their boxes and bags after disposing of their bottles and cans in. They would like to point out that it is not a rubbish bin, and someone else has to clean up after its misuse.
Congratulations to Margaret and Seán Walsh, Monareigh who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in the Arklow Bay Hotel on last Saturday night with their family and a few close friends.
BIRTHDAYS
Birthday greetings to Donncadh Bracken, Kilcarra who will
There was no winner of the lottery this past week, the jackpot currently stands at €8,700, tickets are available locally at €2, in Shorts, Coolgreany Post Office, O’Rafferty’s and Liam Clare.
Select any four correct numbers to win or share the big money, or select three correct numbers to win or share €500, Your support would be very much appreciated.
What an amazing weekend for Coolgreany Handball, three county handball titles in one weekend. Ciaran Power won the under-17 title beating Colm Purcell, Leanne Boland won the under-16 title beating Ciara Parnell, and Conor Horan went on to win the under-12 title beating Bobby Doyle. Despite being involved in a great game Cliodhna O’Connell was beaten Emma Sweeny in her contest. What an achievement for all involved in Coolgreany Handball Club.
The death occurred last Friday of John (Jackie) Reid, Glasnarget, Rathdrum in St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin after a short illness. Jackie was a native of Wicklow Town but lived most of his life in Rathdrum and was married to Maureen (née Gaffney) and raised a family of two daughters and one son. Sadly their daughter Hannah passed away four years ago which they found very hard to deal with.
He was a carpenter by trade and worked with Wicklow County Council and Avoca Mines. He had a great interest in sport especially soccer but the big passion in his life and his wife Maureen was dancing and they travelled to many socials, dances, etc around the county and further to pursue their favourite pastime which they did with grace and elegance.
His Funeral Mass took place in St Mary and St Michael’s Church, Rathdrum last Sunday morning which was celebrated by Fr Derek Doyle PP assisted by Fr Francis. In the course of his homily Fr Derek said in the short time he had known Jackie one thing he was aware that he was a man of prayer and attended Mass and ceremonies on a regular basis and how faith can be the light that helps to direct us in life especially in sad times.
He extended sympathy to his
Bingo takes place as usual this Friday night in the RDA. Hall with top prize of €300 plus Lucky Line and Raffle Sheet with generous prizes. First call 8.30 p.m. with supervised car parking.
YOUNG SCIENTISTS
Avondale Community College students Ayyub Azmat, Niall Gaffney and Christopher Makin participated in this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition and took third place in the Intermediate Group Biological and Ecological category with their project ‘Biodegradable Plastic Pots to minimise the effects of transplant shock’. Congratulations to the students and the college and best of luck for the future.
YOGA
Yoga classes take place in the RDA. Hall, Rathdrum on Monday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. In addition to helping participants relax, yoga has many more benefits. It improves posture and personality, helps physical and mental stress, restores lost energy as well as helping self-esteem and much more. Why not try it. Beginners welcome.