Askamore
SINCERE SYMPATHY
The community of Askamore was saddened to learn of the death recently of Shamie Doran, late of Burrow, Gorey, who was buried on Sunday, June 24, in Askamore, following Requiem Mass in St Bridget’s Church, Askamore.
We extend our sincere sympathy to his wife Joan, daughter Catherine, sons Edward, Seán, Séamus and Paul and to all of his extended family.
CAIRDE
At the meeting in Askamore Community Centre on June 25, Declan and Shane Collins explained the variety of features of Cairdeapp. Askamore Text/ Event Alert is now in the process of introducing Cairdeapp to our group. Downloading and using the app is straightforward and for those who do not have a smartphone and can not access the service, you will still receive text/ event alerts in the usual way. See cairdeapp.ie for all the details.
THANK YOU
Councillor Anthony Donohoe and TD James Browne were invited to the meeting on June 25 and were thanked for their hard work towards acquiring funding for various projects for Askamore CC councillor Donohoe, who was on the receiving end of many phone calls, was invited to see the footpath which is now complete.
Chairman Paddy Byrne thanked all who took part in LipSync. This huge community effort was a major contributor to funds towards the insulation and works on the centre. He thanked the many local farmers who raised calves and provided feed as part of the livestock scheme.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated. As a result of these and other fundraising events by other groups, which were also thanked, Paddy Byrne was delighted to inform all present, that Askamore Community Certre is now debt free, an achievement everyone can be very proud of.
SUMMER QIGONG
Please put the following dates in your diary for summer Qigong. Tuesday, July 10, Tuesday, August 14, Evening sessions at 7.30 p.m. No Tuesday morning till further notice.
VINTAGE CLUB
Askamore Vintage Club annual car and tractor run, in aid of ‘Friends of Local People with MS’, will hold their annual car and tractor run on July 22, from Askamore at 12.30 p.m. Ph. 087 2685791 for all details.
ASKAMORE JOURNAL
Any photographs of any occasion, topic or event would be appreciated for inclusion in Askamore Journal 5.
SENIOR ALERT SCHEME
Application forms available. Ph; 087 7795922.
RURAL TRANSPORT CHANGE
The rural transport bus will run on Tuesdays from July 3 on- wards. It will leave Askamore car park at 9.30 a.m., stopping at the usual stops along the way and will arrive in Gorey at 10 a.m.
FINCHES FITNESS.
Pilates classes in Askamore at 8.45 a.m. every Wednesday followed by fitness classes at 10 a.m. and Fit for Anything group 11.15-12.15. Contact Declan at 086 84688165.
TIDY TOWNS
Projects and plans are well under way as assessment day looms for Askamore’s inclusion in this year’s Tidy Towns competition. All help gratefully appreciated. Phone Jackie: 086 2329865.
KILRUSH DRAMA GROUP
As part of the programme of events planned to welcome our Canadian Visitors, who are coming to the area from July 14 to July 21 in conjunction with the Canadian/Coolattin Connection, Kilrush Drama Group under the direction of Mick Byrne will present Flight to Grosse Ile an award winning play by Nenagh Schoolteacher, Jim Minogue – which deals with various aspects of the Great Famine of the 1840s.
This is a most ambitious production and is about an Irish family forced to emigrate to Canada at the height of the Great Famine. There are over 50 characters involved in this production which is a moving portrayal of the journeys undertaken by Irish emigrants in their quest for a new life at the other side of the Atlantic.
The cast includes actors, musicians, singers and dancers. Playing the two main lead roles are Timmy Connaughton and Kate Power with a huge back up of supporting actors including, Jimmy Spellacy, Lar Duffy, Martin Hayden, Maurice Ruth, Garry Lombard, Kieran Tyrell, John Young, Fergus Garrett, Séamus Burnell, Richard Kimmons, Margaret Nolan and Eddie McGlynn to name just a few.
Paddy Byrne on sound is playing a key role in the preparations as most of the dialogue and music is being pre-recorded. Paddy’s expertise in this area is paramount to the success of the production. Another key element of the production is the music for which Lar Duffy is responsible. Also paramount to the production is the lighting for which Kevin McEvoy’s expertise will come into play.
The costume department for the huge cast, comprise Jacinta Kavanagh, Cathy Tighe, Alyssa Henbridge, Mary Doyle and Louise Fox. Jacinta and Cathy are also in the cast along with Anne Sheridan, Mary Jo Byrne and Mary Doran. Some of the younger members of the cast include Cora Tyrell, Olivia Matthews, Aoife and Caitlin Clauson.
The huge task of stage management for this production will be undertaken by Tommy Kavanagh, Stage Manager and his crew. The play/pageant will be staged in St Brigid’s Hall Carnew on July 19 and 20. Admission: €10.
The background to this project ties in with the large and growing interest being shown by dependents of Coollattin families who emigrated to Canada during the first half of the 19th Century.
Up to 10 thousand people from Coollattin would have availed of assisted emigration by Earl Fitzwilliam.
Since 2017 Carnew and Smiths Falls, Ontario have engaged in a twinning partnership. Part of this twinning arrangement involves biannual trips between Ireland and Canada.
The Canadian visitors can look forward to a good old Irish welcome to South Wicklow with flags and bunting and a full itinery of sightseeing and events planned for the week, most of which has been organised by Kevin and Eleanor Lee, who are both passionate about this project.
Carnew ASKAMORE TRACTOR RUN
The Askamore annual tractor run will be held on Sunday, July 22, at 12.30 p.m. in aid of Local People with MS, all welcome.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy is extend- ed to the family and relatives of Teresa Jordan, Shillelagh, who died recently. To the family and relatives of Pat Behan, Coollattin Street, Shillelagh, who died during the week.
MARRIED
Congratulations to Mikie Carton, Donishal and Joanna Breen, Kiltealy, who were married last week.
Horse shoe competition The Horse shoe club members would like to thank the Ardeen Cheshire Home for sponsorship of prizes, thanks to players for turning up on the day of the Fête; winners were Kieran O’Brien and Shem Levingstone. Runners-up Thomas Whitmore and Andy Green.
WALKING CLUB
Our Wicklow Way walks continue with the following: On Sunday, July 15, the walk is from Glendalough to Luggala Gates. Grade A, 17km, five hours, meeting at 9.15 a.m., Glendalough. On Sunday, July 22, the walk is from Luggala Gates to Curlestown. Grade A, 15km, five hours, meeting at 9.15 a.m., Roundwood Coach House.
Buses are being hired as appropriate. Keep an eye on these notes or the club Facebook page for further details. As well as the usual advice about bringing proper food and clothing we also ask you to make a realistic assessment of your fitness levels and stamina. All Wicklow Way modules are graded A and are from 15km to 25km in length.
PATRONS
Sunday, July 15 – Carnew 1.15 p.m. Tomacork at 2 p.m. People are asked to come in time next Sunday to Tomacork Patron and co-operate with those directing traffic. Parking will be at on one side of the road – along the cemetery wall – between Croneyhorn Cross and Tomacork Church.
There will be parking at Hughes’ Field and Doran’s yard as usual. Traffic can approach those places from Croneyhorn Cross and the Union Road. There is now a pedestrian gate at Hughes’ field which we ask people to exit from after parking. The space between the cemetery gate and the church gate at the wall side at Tomacork church will be a drop-off area only.
People with disabled parking permits or with mobility difficulties can park opposite the church on the opposite side of the road. Please come early as these spaces are limited.
There will be no trough traffic between the Union Road and Croneyhorn Cross and vis-a-versa. The public road must be kept clear for emergency traffic – Ambulance, Fire Engine or Garda vehicles.
COFFEE MORNING
We are inviting you all to come along and support our next fundraiser to develop the Back Alley, a coffee morning will be held in the Old Butchers on the Main Street, Carnew on Saturday 28 th July from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., all welcome. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
BALLOON BURST
A ‘Balloon Burst will take place on Monday, August 6, at 5 p.m. in Murphys Tinahely, two balloons will contain €250 plus lots of other prizes, tickets €5 available from any of the committee, all proceeds towards the Robert Nolan fund.
AGRICULTURAL SHOW
The Carnew Agricultural Show is on Saturday, July 21. Schedules available now. For digital version email carnewagrishow@gmail.com or text name and address to 087 1429325 for postal version. Closing date for entries for inclusion in the Show Catalogue Thursday, July 12.
KILRUSH DRAMA GROUP
As part of the programme of events planned to welcome our Canadian Visitors, who are coming to the area from July 14 to July 21 in conjunction with the Canadian/Coolattin Connection, Kilrush Drama Group under the direction of Mick Byrne will present ‘Flight to Grosse Ile’ an award winning play by Nenagh schoolteacher, Jim Minogue – which deals with various aspects of the Great Famine of the 1840s.
This is a most ambitious production and is about an Irish family forced to emigrate to Canada at the height of the Great Famine. There are over 50 characters involved in this production which is a moving portrayal of the journeys undertaken by Irish emigrants in their quest for a new life at the other side of the Atlantic.
The cast includes actors, musicians, singers and dancers. Playing the two main lead roles are Timmy Connaughton and Kate Power with a huge back up of supporting actors including, Jimmy Spellacy, Lar Duffy, Martin Hayden, Maurice Ruth, Garry Lombard, Kieran Tyrell, John Young, Fergus Garrett, Séamus Burnell, Richard Kimmons, Margaret Nolan and Eddie McGlynn to name just a few.
Paddy Byrne on sound is playing a key role in the preparations as most of the dialogue and music is being pre-recorded. Paddy’s expertise in this area is paramount to the success of the production. Another key element of the production is the music for which Lar Duffy is responsible. Also paramount to the production is the lighting for which Kevin McEvoy’s expertise will come into play.
The costume department for the huge cast, comprise Jacinta Kavanagh, Cathy Tighe, Alyssa Henbridge, Mary Doyle and Louise Fox. Jacinta and Cathy are also in the cast along with Anne Sheridan, Mary Jo Byrne and Mary Doran. Some of the younger members of the cast include Cora Tyrell, Olivia Matthews, Aoife and Caitlin Clauson.
The huge task of stage management for this production will be undertaken by Tommy Kavanagh, Stage Manager and his crew.
The play/pageant will be staged in St Brigid’s Hall Carnew on July 19 and 20. Admission: €10.
The background to this project ties in with the large and growing interest being shown by dependents of Coollattin families who emigrated to Canada during the first half of the 19th Century.
Up to 10 thousand people from Coollattin would have availed of assisted emigration by Earl Fitzwilliam.
Since 2017 Carnew and Smiths Falls, Ontario have engaged in a twinning partnership. Part of this twinning arrangement involves biannual trips between Ireland and Canada.
The Canadian visitors can look forward to a good old Irish welcome to South Wicklow with flags and bunting and a full itinery of sightseeing and events planned for the week, most of which has been organised by Kevin and Eleanor Lee, who are both passionate about this project.
CARNEW MUSICAL SOCIETY
Further auditions for Carnew Musical Society’s production of ‘My Fair Lady’ will take place in St Brigid’s Hall, Carnew on Monday, July 16. The production will take place in St Brigid’s Hall from Monday, November 26 – Saturday, December 1.
To express an interest in auditioning and receive audition pieces, please email carnewmusicalsociety@gmail.com.