Clonegal Kildavin
CELTIC STARS FC
Celtic Stars over-35s clinched the Carlow League Division 2 title on Saturday, September 16, with a 6-0 win over Burrin Celtic. Goals were scored by the following players: PJ O’Keeffe (2), Murt Byrne (2), Francis Byrne (1) and Mark Collins (1). Well done to the local boys on winning the Carlow League Division.
Panel of players throughout the season: Keith Coleman, Francis Byrne, Larry Keating, Jonathan Dunne, Eddie Byrne, Tomas Kenny, William Dixon, Martin Byrne, Seán Finucan, Wayne Byrne, Tony Darcy, PJ O’Keeffe, Eoin Devlin, Slawek Jakobczak, Richie Sinnott, Mark Collins, Piotr Zaborniak, Garrett Cullen, Shane Austin, Dale Austin, Paddy Gannon, Jack Kearney, Stephen Dagg, Richard Doyle and Damien Gilchrist.
A big thank you to their management Martin Doyle and Davy Byrne for their hard work and dedication to the players.
HUNTINGTON CASTLE
Have you ever been to a real haunted castle? Following on from the fantastic success of last year’s ghost tours, Huntington Castle in Clonegal, County Carlow will again be opening its doors and are very excited about their new bigger and better Halloween Tour in one of Ireland’s most haunted castle.
This year’s event is suitable for younger children as well as the regular tour which is aimed for teenagers and adults. The candlelit tour will feature the famous castle dungeons and expect to see and hear lots of resident ghosts. Two separate tours; family tours from 4 p.m. And 6 p.m. which will suitable for families and under-12s, and then after 6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. is suitable for teenagers and adults only.
All tickets must be booked through Failte Ireland Tourist Information Offices, which means that visitors will have a confirmed tour time. Tours will leave on the hour and half hour exactly. Please ensure you arrive with your tickets at the Castle Courtyard at least 20 minutes prior to the time of your tour. The candlelit tour will last approximately 35 minutes and will run daily from October 27 to 31.
Tickets cost €8.95 for under-12s and €11.95 for adults and teenagers. Castle’s tearoom and gift shop will be open with lots of ghostly treats, so come along and enjoy the spookiest time of year. Important Note: You need seven days’ notice to cancel a booking and 48 hours before event time to make any alterations.
GAA LOTTO
The Kildavin-Clonegal GAA lotto was held in Conway’s Lounge, Kildavin, on Sunday, September 17. Numbers drawn were 09, 15, 20 and 25. There was no winner of the jackpot of €8,600. Winners that matched three were, Larry Kavanagh, Lacabeg, Michael Brennan, Kilcarry and Myra Nolan Raheengraney, all receiving €50 each. Seller’s prize goes to Michael Brennan, receiv- ing €50. The next draw will take place in Dunne’s Lounge, Clonegal, on Sunday, October 1, at 10.30 p.m., with a jackpot worth €8,800. Tickets €2 each.
DEFIBRILLATOR
Kildavin-Clonegal GAA Club premises has been the location for a defibrillator, purchased by the community of Kildavin some time ago. The club is privileged for the opportunity to support the community by housing the defibrillator and funding its maintenance.
Unfortunately it has been called into use a few times and as a consequence of this a number of people have asked that consideration be given to providing an outdoor location for it, eliminating the need to get access to the building at a time when it is not in use.
As the club is merely a facilitator in the provision of a community defibrillator, it feels it can only make a decision on this proposal after consulting with the community who purchased the defibrillator.
If any one wishes to contact the club with a proposal, suggestion or comment in relation to this situation, please email secretary.kildavinclonegal.carlowgaa.ie or phone or text Mgt at 087 8380018.