Tinahely

HALLOWEEN AT COOLATTIN

Don’t miss this unique and exciting community event taking place in Coolattin House on this weekend October 28 and 29. Children’s Tours – will take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Dorothy has once again been swooped up by a Tornado (Ophelia) and has been transported to Coolattin House. Come along and help Dorothy find her way back to Kansas.

Tour will include crafts, face painting and Punch and Judy show. Only €10 per person. Booking essential: 087 6985275. Scary Tours will take place from 7.30 – 10.30 on Saturday and Sunday, €10 per person. Dracula’s Ball: 10 p.m. till late Sunday the 29th €10 per person. Booking essential: 087 6985275.

CAR BOOT SALE

Knockananna Tidy Towns will host the next car boot sale in the hall, in Knockananna on Saturday, October 28. The hall will be open at 8 a.m. so that people can setup their wares. A pitch costs €10. If you will need a table, please come early as tables are limited and it was very busy at the last sale. Remember, even if you do not want to buy or sell, join us for a cuppa and a chat. We hope to see you there.

COMMUNITY CARE ROAD SHOW

The Community Care Roadshow comes to Tinahely Community Hall on October 26 from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is a series of talks by Wicklow County Coun- cil, Garda Síochána, Wicklow Fire Service, and the HSE This is then followed by a cuppa and a chat. For more information please contact Wicklow County Council Age Friendly Coordinator Richella Wood at 0404 20208.

TINAHELY WALKS

On Sunday, October 29, the walk will be at Mount Leinster (Grade B, 10km, four hours) meeting in Bunclody at 10 a.m. On Sunday, November 5, the walk will be at Crossbridge and Ballycumber (Grade B, 12km, 3.5 hours) meeting in Tinahely at 10 a.m. Please ensure to wear proper walking boots, to bring adequate food and drink and to pack (or wear) rain gear.

GAA LOTTO

On Tuesday, October 17, the numbers drawn were 11, 19, 20 and 28. Bonus number 8: No jackpot winner. Six match-three winners Dereck McEneff, P Murphy, Pat Doyle, Marie Cleary and Jim Coogan x2. Next lotto jackpot €4,700. Next draw in Murphy’s on Monday, October 23, at 9.30 p.m.

TABLE QUIZ

Coolboy GAA Juveniles are holding their annual presentation evening on Friday, October 27, 6 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. in the Little Moon Coolboy. It will be followed by a family table quiz at 7 p.m., which is open to everyone in the surrounding communities near and far. Tables can consist of up to two adults and three children and cost €20.

Please come along and enjoy an evening of fun and put your general knowledge to the test. There will be fantastic prizes to be won. Details can be found on our Facebook page. Your support as always is greatly appreciated. This event ensures the future success of our juvenile club. We look forward to seeing you there. Thank you for your support.

REMEMBRANCE MASS.

November is the month of all souls. During the month of November, we remember in a special way our beloved deceased family members, relatives and friends who have gone before us in faith.

The annual Remembrance Mass will take place in St Kevin’s Church, Kilaveney at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday, November 11.

If you have lost a loved one during during the last 12 months and whose funeral Mass was celebrated in St Kevin’s Church, your family is invited to this Remembrance Mass. Relatives are invited to light a candle in memory of their dearly departed loved one during the Mass. We will also remember Parishioners’ loved ones whose Funeral Mass took place elsewhere during the last 12 months.

All are warmly welcome to join in this Remembrance Mass to remember family, relatives and friends who have gone home to the Lord. Please give the name of your loved one and date of death to Fr Gahan PP or to a member of the Parish Pastoral Council so that a candle May be available to you during this special Mass. Please include your own name and contact details. Together as a community, we remember them in prayer. ‘Eternal Rest grant unto their souls O Lord’.

RECYCLING CENTRE – NOTE

We would like to remind users due to some confusion recently that we ARE NOT permitted to take any fridges, freezers, cookers, washing machines or driers. Apologies for any inconvenience caused as the county Council does not permit us to do so.

We CAN accept clean, dry card/paper, some metals, some plastics (1-4) and light bulbs.

The Tinahely.ie website outlines what can and cannot be accepted and includes other beneficial information and can be accessed here: tinahely.ie/Again we regret any inconvenience caused and thank you all for your continued support.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

If you are living with Depression/Anxiety or any other mental health issue, you May benefit from attending the Tinahely mental health support group. Meetings will take place on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.30 p.m. upstairs in the library building in Tinahely. The cost is €5 per session including tea or coffee. For more information contact John Byrne MIACP (Counsellor/Psychotherapist) at 086 3128497.

DOGS

Dog owners. To those that walk their pets on leash, a big thank you. To those that don’t please be aware you are endangering the future of the walks for the wider community. The Railway Walk and extension have a strict rule that dogs must be on leash and no dogs are permitted on any of the looped walks.

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