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COMMUNITY CLUB NIGHT
On December 29 Kildavin-Clonegal GAA Club host a Community Club Night, for all past present and future members and supporters. The event will take place in Conway’s, Kildavin, kicking off at 9 p.m. Music will be by DJ Jimmy Murray and finger food will be served. There is no admission charge and the club hopes that everybody who can will come along to experience that sense of community that the GAA is famous for.
GAA CLUB AGM
A well-attended AGM of Kildavin-Clonegal GAA Club heard that during last year the first shoots of the efforts of many in the club were beginning to show dividend’s with the club emerging from one of the more turbulent periods in its history.
The club had been successful in securing four grants over the last year, which will make refurbishment of the building possible. Secretary Donal Murphy reminded those in attendance that the clubs intermediate team reached the county semi-final and delivered some good performances in the league and championship campaign.
While silverware eluded the club it was never out of reach. At other levels the club struggled to field teams but must recognise there are some outstanding players among its numbers. The Juvenile wing of the club is growing in strength reaching two county finals at under-12 and under-14.
The hard working committee have embarked on a player development programme. A whole of club games and development programme is envisaged as a part of the work of next year’s executive.
The incoming Officers are: chairperson; John Byrne, secretary; Donal Murphy, treasurer; Margaret Doyle, Vice-chairperson; Dick Gibson, Assistant secretary; Bernie Hickey, Assistant treasurer; Dick Gibson, PRO; Damien Treacy, County Board Delegate; Margaret Doyle, Players Representative; Pauric Ryan, Fixtures Officer; Aidan Kelly Snr, Registrar; Damien Treacy, health and Well Being Officer; Paul Harrington, Insurance Officer; Paul Harrington and health and Safety Officer; Sinéad Doyle.
The newly elected executives will kick off its term by organising the annual Turkey Trot for St Stephen’s’s day; this is a good way to shed some of those festive pounds on December 29.
The club hosts an evening in Conway’s of Kildavin for its members and supporters or indeed it would be supporters and members.
From December 8, gift vouchers will be available. The vouchers will allow the purchaser to give gym membership, use of the sports arena, club membership. As well as being available to individuals the vouchers would make memorable gifts by businesses to their loyal customers.
For more information, please contact Luke at 087 6430352 or Mgt 087 8380018. Anyone wish- ing to participate in the club, either on or off the field, please contacts any member of the committee see kildavinclonegalgaa.ie for contact details.
VETERAN PLAYERS BOOK
Clonegal Kildavin Veteran Players book ‘ For the Honour of the Little Village’ is selling out fast. The books features the stories and opinions of 12 well known retired GAA Players from Carlow Wexford and Wicklow with hundreds more mentioned, retailing at only €10 it would make a wonderful stocking filler for the GAA addicts among your friends and family.
CHRISTMAS MARKET
The organisers would like to thank those who supported and attended Clonegal Parish Christmas Market on Friday, December 1, last. The raffle winners are as follows: First prize; Frances Duke, second prize; Helen Willis, Ballon, third prize; Tom Rothwell, Barnahask, third prize; Alexandra Binions, Johnstown and Dillon Bailey, Gorey. Winner of the cake was Bill Stacy, Myshall.
EGAN’S PUB
On Friday, December 15, at 8.30, there will be a playing of the recording of Jim Ryan’s interview on the South East radio farming programme about his invention and more talked about. There will also be a showing of slides on the safety day on Leslie Dixons farm in Gorey.
HUNTINGTON CASTLE
Come and visit beautiful Huntington Castle this Christmas on. The castle will be full of Christmas cheer with wonderful decorations, miniature railways, vintage Italian nativity scene and of course the big man himself.
On arrival you will be met by Santa’s Elf, who will bring you into the old kitchen and help you write your letter to Santa. The tour will continue through to the Dining Room and a magical winter model railway. You will also see an enchanting and extensive vintage Italian nativity scene.
Once Santa is ready then everyone is invited into the Tapestry Room where Santa is sitting beside his nice roaring fire and Giant Christmas tree. All the children will get their letter read by Santa and receive a special present for being such good boys and girls. Free hot chocolate for each child. Dates – December 15, 16 and 17, €14.50 per child (includes gift and hot chocolate) and €7.95 per adult. All bookings must be online at huntingtoncastle.com.
SONG AND STORY
The Christmas session of the house of song and Story will take place on Monday, December 18, 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.
KILDAVIN NS
Parents’ association from Kildavin National School will hold a Christmas Fair on Sunday, December 17, in Spellman Hall, Kildavin, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to come along and grab a bargain. Carol Singing and hot chocolate aplenty.
KIDS CLUB
Kids Club for primary school children will be held in the Soccer Club, Church Road, Bunclody on Thursday, December 14, from 4 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. For more information, please contact Johanna at 086 1621546.