Clonegal-Kildavin
WEATHER CAUSES HAVOC
The country was hit with continuous snow as the polar Siberia air, referred to as ‘the Beast from the East’ clashed with storm Emma last Thursday, March 1, and into Friday afternoon, sending the country into a total shut down.
All party, weddings and social events were also cancelled due to dangerours conditions. Freezing conditions plummetted below – 10 degrees and heavy snow falls coverd the county lasting only a few days, fortunately there was no reported accidents.
A big thank you to the Local Authorities, Defence Force, Emergency Services, local farmers, tractor drivers, digger drivers and those with jeeps, who helped out during the storm.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Clonegal/Kildavin senior citizens committee wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone involved in the production ‘Nobody’s Talking to Me’ where all proceeds went towards our senior citizens Christmas party. Thank you to one and all for giving their time so generously and in doing so affording our committee the opportunity to raise much needed funds.
KILDAVIN PARISH CHOIR
Practice on Tuesday nights at 7.30 p.m. in the meeting rooms, Spellman Hall. All welcome, young and not so young. Musicians also welcome. Contact Mary at 086 8097521.
CELTIC STARS FC
Celtic Stars over-35s will be competing in Division 1 this season, which will commence on April 7. Training has resumed in Ben Mulhall Park Clonegal. If you are interested in being part of the team, please contact 087 9366249. New players most welcome.
GAA LOTTO
The Kildavin-Clonegal GAA lotto was held in Conway’s Lounge, Kildavin on Wednesday, March 7. There was no winner of the jackpot of €10,000. Numbers drawn were 01, 13, 26 and 28. Winners that matched three were; Lilly Byrne, Bunclody, Nicola Gray, Clonegal and Paddy Coleman, Kildavin, receiving €50 each. The seller’s prize goes to Dan Murphy, receiving €50. The next draw will take place in Dunne’s Lounge, Clonegal on Sunday, March 19, with a jackpot worth €10,000 and Reserve jackpot of €3,000.
CONFIRMATION DAY
Confirmation dates are as follows: Clonegal; Wednesday, March 21, at 11 a.m. Kildavin; Wednesday, March 21, at 2 p.m.
FIVE WEEK RAFFLE
This week’s raffle will take place on Friday, March 16. Each family is asked to sell as many lines as possible each week – €3 per line per week. There are several weekly prizes to be won. It would be very helpful if you could have the cards back on Wednes- day of each week, so we can get ready for the draw.
THE MONDAY CLUB
Whist takes place every Monday night at 9 p.m. in Bunclody Day Care, come along and learn a new card game, make new friends, whist is a great way to pass the time among friends, new members welcome. annual Bring and Buy sale will take place on Holy Thursday, March 29, from 10 p.m. to 2 p.m. Bunclody Day Care is opened every Tuesday and Thursday, new members welcome.
SONG AND STORY
The house of song and Story no longer meets on a monthly basis. The next session will be held on Monday, April 16, in St Brigid’s Hall, Clonegal at 8 p.m. All are most welcome.