Kilmuckridge
DRAMA GROUP NEWS
Congratulations to Kilmuckridge Drama Group, who took part in the RTÉ all-Ireland Drama Festival in Athlone recently. Congratulations to Michael Murphy, who received a nomination for ‘Best Actor’ and to Mairead Cummings, who was nominated for Best Stage Management.
JOAN AND FRIENDS
On Sunday, June 1, there will be a Vintage Tractor Run in the Ballagh commencing midday €20 entrance fee. On the day there will also be a 5k Fun Run/ Walk at 4 p.m. (€10 per person). Music all day and night in Bob’s Bar, finger food provided after the Tractor Run. Proceeds to Alzheimer Society Ireland.
TIDY TOWNS
Volunteers are needed to help our village looking beautiful. The Tidy Towns will meet on Monday the 21st at 7 p.m. and on a weekly basis June September. Dates to follow. Come along on the night or contact a member of the committee.
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
The Circle of Friends’ annual outing this year on Thursday, July 5, is to Dublin, with a pleasure Cruise of Dublin Bay, touring around Dalkey Island, Dun Laoghaire and Lambay Island on route to Howth. On return to Kilmuckridge we will be stopping for refreshments. Trip is open to anyone who may be interested. To reserve a place on coach please contact 086 6007543.
SWIM WEEK
Swim Week at Tinnaberna, Kilmuckridge runs from Monday, July 23, to Saturday, July 30. Enrolment on Sunday, July 22, in the KMH from 10 a.m. to midday.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
There is a clothes collection on Monday, June 18, 9.30 a.m. Bags can be dropped into the Family Resource Centre Monday-Friday 9 a.m. 5 p.m. up to collection date. Any re-wearable clothes, paired shoes, belts, handbags, curtains, towels, bed linen, soft toys are accepted. Contact 05391 30393.
BRIDGE CLUB
Come play Bridge in Seán Óg’s Kilmuckridge Bridge Club at the Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge on Monday evening at 7 p.m. Partner required. Also Thursday Morning 10 a.m.. No Partner required. We have a joker system. Results for Monday, May 14: First: Kathleen McDonnell and Maria Sheridan second: Noreen O’Donnell and Dolores Rapple. Results for Thursday, May 17: first Jo and Podge Ussher second: Kathleen McDonnell and Maria Sheridan.
BINGO
There is a charity bingo night in the Crosses Kilmuckridge every Thursday at 8.30 p.m. Next Bingo on Thursday, May 24, is for Kilmuckridge Playground – jackpot €800. Free raffle.
LITTLE ACORNS
Workshops now taking bookings: Monday, May 28, to Friday, June 1, from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Age four to 10 years, cost €6 per day. Fees to be paid in advance. Contact 053 9130393 or call to Kilmuckridge Family Resource Centre to book.
BUFFERS ALLEY GAA
Nursery - This continues on Saturday mornings in Buffers Alley indoor arena-Developing Movement skills, balancing etc. All boys and girls and their parents welcome.
Cúl Camp - dates for camp is July 9, until July 13, in Buffers Alley. Book online at www.gaa.ie
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
Kilmuckridge parent and toddler group meet every Tuesday 10 a.m. 12.30 p.m. located in First prefab in St Joseph’s primary school. Price €3 per family everyone welcome. Contact 053 9130393 for details.
SENIOR ALERT SCHEME
Funding of personal alarm and pendant available for one year by registering for the scheme with Kilmuckridge Community and Family Resource Centre. Contact 053 9130393.
MEN’S SHED
The Kilmuckridge Men’s Shed is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call in any time during these hours have a coffee meet everyone and see some of the projects the group have made. For more information phone 053 9130393. Everyone welcome all age groups.
MEALS ON WHEELS
If you can spare an hour or two of your time to deliver meals once a month, please contact us at 053 9130393. We deliver to Ballygarrett, Monamolin, Kilmuckridge, Blackwater and the Ballagh.