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WEATHER
The whole parish of Cloughbawn experienced a total white out, with large accumulations and drifts of snow in many areas over last weekend. As usual the parish rallied round and made sure everyone was safe and well. The local shops and hospitality businesses made sure to stock up on all supplies and were opened to the public throughout to ensure we didn’t go short. The children enjoy a few days off school and made the best of the unusual inclement weather, not witnessed by many young children.
ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
Another Clonroche St Patrick’s Day parade is being planned by Clonroche Development Association. This is a major showcase for organisations and businesses in the area to present their community in a positive perspective on the National Day.
It is envisaged that the support and goodwill of previous years will be expressed in making this year’s exhibition one of the biggest parades in the spectacle’s 10-year history. We hope to have more floats in this year’s parade and we understand that planning is at an advanced stage within some businesses, sporting and community groups.
It will also present an opportunity for local business in the village by attracting visitors and community onlookers and it is hoped, as in previous year’s, they will avail of the opportunity and contribute in making this day a spectacle to remember.
COMPUTERS FOR FARMERS
There are still a couple of spaces left on the computer course for farmers which Irish Rural Link is starting in Raheen Family Resource Centre in the coming weeks at night time from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The areas to be covered will include: how to set up an email address, searching online, how to access the department of agriculture website, completing your herd register, online banking and internet safety and security, for further information or to book a place contact Joyce or Bridget at 051 428805.
DONARD NS
St Joseph’s NS, Donard are now taking enrolments for Sept ‘18. Enrolment packs are available from school or phone 053 9244295 to book enrolment.
TÚS MAITH PRE-SCHOOL
Tús Maith Pre-school are also accepting enrolments for Sept’18. Please contact Noelle at 087 6611088 to book enrolment place.
CLOUGHBAWN GAA
The club will hold further registration evenings on Wednesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 28, in the Complex 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Membership must be paid by March 31, Fees for 2018 are: Family €120 (including underage and student up to 23 years) Adult player €100 Adult (student) €50, Underage player €30, Non-Playing member €40, OAP €25. All include complex facilities/Walking Track. Club merchandise, club lotto and model county tickets will also be available at registration.