Clonegal/ Kildavin
COMMUNITY GAMES
The County Finals in Ardattin on Saturday and Sunday, June 18 and 19, proved to be a fantastic success for our area. The morning started off on a very high note with the club being awarded first place in the parade. Well done to the Parade Organisers Laura Murphy and Orna Brophy. These two young girls have helped our club in so many ways during the year. Thank you to the parents who contributed towards the parade and a special word of thanks to the pupils and teachers of Kildavin NS for making the torches.
All our Under-6’s and 8’s were in action on Saturday morning and a number of them proceeded to semi-finals on Sunday morning and then to finals on Sunday afternoon. To see so many young children from our area taking part and performing to the best of their ability was very rewarding for the coaches.
On Saturday afternoon our under-10s and 12’s were in action and again everyone performed to the best of their ability. Their hard work during training for the past number of months was very evident with large number advancing to semi-finals and finals. Also on Saturday our members took part in cycling on grass, long jump and turbo javelin. The club achieved great success in all these areas.
Sunday was a damp day to say the least but again the young athletes performed in their semi-finals with a large number reaching the finals which took place on Sunday afternoon. The competition for the mixed distance relays were held on Tuesday the 21st in Ardattin. A large number of our members made the panel for these relays and will be representing the county in Athlone in August.
The young people who joined our club this year as helpers provided huge backup to the coaches. We want to thank Orna Brophy, Laura Murphy, Barry Hickey, Riona Byrne and Stephen Carroll. Barry and Riona were unable to attend the County Finals but their commitment to club during the year is much appreciated.
Orna, Laura and Stephen worked so hard over the weekend, your help and willingness to do all you were asked was of huge benefit and helped enormously to the smooth running of finals. Two of our young competitors were injured over the course of the weekend and we are very happy to say that both have made a full recovery.
The following received medals: U6 80m–Ellie Kirwan 4th place; U10 100m–Sophie Moorhead 4th place; U10 100m– Ciaran Scott 1st place; U10 200m–Isabel Furlong 4th place; U10 200m–Jake Nolan 1st place; U12 100m–Sarah Cox 2nd place: U12 600m–Mark Canavan 4th place; U14 Hurdles–Aoife Carroll 2nd place; U14 Hurdles–Rory Byrne 1st place; U14 800m–Roisin Bailey 2nd place; U16 1500m– Aoibheann Brennan 1st place; U10 Turbo–Javelin Lily Jones 1st place;
Boys U12 Cycling on Grass– Shane Murphy 1st place and Niall Furlong 3rd place; U14 Long Jump–Emma Mulvihill 1st place and Maisy Rose Courtney Keane 2nd place; Boys U14 Long Jump–David Furlong 4th place; U16 Discus–Niamh Murphy 2nd place; Girls U12 Long Jump–Roisin Mulvihill 1st place; Girls U15 Duathlon–Eve Furlong 1st place; Girls U16 Marathon–Aoibheann Brennan.
Relays: U8 Boys 3rd place; Girls U12 2nd place; Boys U12 4th place; Girls U14 2nd, Boys U14 2nd place and Mixed U10 3rd place. Mixed Distance Relay Panel: Girls U12 Sarah Cox, Roisin Carroll and Caoimhe Byrne. Mixed Distance Relay Panel: Boys U12 Mark Canavan. Mixed Distance: U14 Aoife Carroll and Maisy Rose Courtney Keane. Mixed Distance: U14 Boys Lorcan Canavan.
All participants are winners in our eyes. We want to wish the very best of luck to all those who are through to the National Finals in Athlone in August. Athletics training will resume in early July, date to be confirmed. From our various activities during the year including model making, swimming, cycling and athletics we have a total of 21 young members representing County Carlow in Athlone.
The Committee and Coaches of the various activities are very proud of what has been achieved so far this year.
CAR BOOT SALE
The Clonegal car boot sale will be held in the Ben Mulhall Complex, Clonegal on Sunday, July 10. Gates will open to the public at 10 a.m. Sellers can set up from 9.30 a.m. Cost of sellers: Cars €10, Trailers and Vans €15. For more information please contact 087 4119149. Admission is free to the public. Toilet facilities and refreshments will be available in the complex.
GAA LOTTO
The Kildavin-Clonegal GAA lotto was held in Conway’s Lounge, Kildavin on Sunday, June 26. There was no winner of the jackpot of €2,200. Numbers drawn were 8, 10, 18, and 23. Winners that matched three were Dylan Kelly, Clonegal, Alan Treacy, Kildavin and Kathleen Ryan, Crowsgrove, all receiving €50 each. Seller’s prize goes to Maria Doyle receiving €50. Next draw will take place in Dunne’s Lounge, Clonegal July 10. New jackpot amount €2,400. Congratulations to Cora Coleman who was presented with her lotto win of €8,800 on Sunday, May 29.
SONG AND STORY
The House of Song and Story takes place every third Monday of the month in St Brigid’s Hall, Clonegal at 8 p.m. The next session will be held on Monday, July 18. All are most welcome.
HUNTINGTON CASTLE
Join Seamus O’Brien on Sunday, July 25, from 3 p.m., as he discovers some superb trees and a number of the Irish champions in the grounds of Huntington Castle including hickory oak and Siberian crab apple. Discover the scenic avenue with its amazing lime tree collection and the famous Yew Walk. Enjoy the ‘Wilderness’ woodland paths which lead to the newly restored ornamental lakes. Admission €5.
Dermot O’Neill, one of Ireland’s most popular gardening experts, comes to Huntington Castle for the first time on Saturday, August 1, at midday. Explore the many delights of these historic surroundings with him, from the 17th century parterres to the ancient Yew Walk, the ‘Wilderness’ woodland, the kitchen gardens, the Greenhouse and the recently restored Rose Gardens. Admission €5.
WEIGHT WATCHERS VENUE CHANGE
From Wednesday, July 6, the Bunclody Weight Watchers class will be moving to the Church of Ireland, Church hall on Church Road, Bunclody. Weigh in 7 p.m. to 7.30 p.m., Talk 7.30 p.m. to 8 p.m., For queries email maevemannion@leader.weightwatchers.ie or text 086 3720445.