Clonegal/ Kildavin

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS DISPLAY

A local family have continued their Christmas tradition of switching on the exuberant lights display at their home, using the event to raise money for charity. The display at number seven St Bridget’s Tce, Clonegal, which includes Christmas trees, snowmen, Santa’s and of course plenty of lights, is put on annually by Seanie and Caroline Byrne and is becoming very popular.

The magical display of lights was switched on last Sunday, December 4, with Santa Claus providing kids with sweets. There was also a special visit from Disney character Minnie and Mickey Mouse.

This is the tenth year Seanie and Caroline have hosted the event, and the second year the money raised will go to the Special Olympics Carlow. A donation box will be in view at St, Brigid’s Tce and hope everyone will come help support this worthy charity. Seán and Caroline express a big thank you to all who turned up and your support would be greatly appreciated.

SONG AND STORY

The Christmas session of house of song and Story will take place on Monday, December 19, at 8 p.m. in St Brigid’s Community Hall. Once again the kettle will be on the boil the ladies committee will look after the guests. Top class entertainers will be on the stage and a full house is expected.

BOWLS CLUB

Bowls Club has finished for its Christmas break, resuming on Monday, January 16, 2017, at 7.30 p.m. The committee would like to wish all their members a Happy Christmas and looking forward to seeing new members in the New Year.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Clonegal and Kildavin National School will close their doors on Thursday, December 22, at midday. Doors will be reopened in the New Year, Monday, January 9, 2017.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES

Christmas Services for St Bridget’s Church, Clonegal as follows: Christmas Eve; 6.30 p.m. and Christmas Day; 10 a.m. St Lazerian’s Church, Kildavin: Christmas Eve; 9 p.m. and Christmas Day; 11.30 a.m.