Kilmuckridge

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to the Furlong Family Ballinlow Kilmuckridge on the death of Phil, son of the late Phil and Christina. Sadly missed by his wife Winnie, daughter Valerie, sons Vincent and Kevin. Brothers Pat, Seán and Paul, sister Mai, grandchild, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews.

EUROPEAN PLOUGHING

Many congratulations to local man Dan Donnelly Kilnew, who represented Ireland in the European Ploughing Championships held recently in Fuzdal Russia. Dan was part of the Irish team who took part in the 10-day event. The standard of this competition is very high and competitors had to withstand ploughing in temperatures up to 40 degrees. Dan won a gold medal and took fourth place in the overall competition. The seven members of Kilmuckridge Ploughing Association will take part in the national final in Tullamore in September.

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL

The annual summer Appeal church gate collection will be taken up at all Masses on weekend of July 21 and 22. Permit No 322/18, your continued generous support is very much appreciated and valued Thank you. Anyone requiring Saint Vincent de Paul assistance should contact the confidential Help line at 085 1159495.

BINGO

There is a Charity Bingo night in the Crosses Kilmuckridge every Thursday at 8.30 p.m. Next Bingo is for Kilmuckridge Playground on Thursday, July 19 – jackpot €420. Free raffle.

WEEKLY CLEAN UP

Tidy towns will commence their weekly clean-up on Tuesday, June 5. The clean-ups will continue every Tuesday throughout the summer months meeting at Londis car park at 7 p.m.

Judging will commence shortly for the annual SuperValu Tidy Towns competition. This annual event is organised by the Department of Rural and Community Development and is sponsored by SuperValu.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the competition. Therefore we ask people to please help us by picking up any litter that they may find and placing it in the bins provided throughout the village. Volunteers needed especially during the busy summer months. All help gratefully received.

SWIM WEEK

Swim Week at Tinnaberna, Kilmuckridge is on from Monday, July 23, to Saturday, July 30. Enrolment on Sunday, July 22, in the KMH from 10 a.m. to midday.

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. (Apologies NO game on Thursdays July 19 or July 26)

Results for Monday, July 9: First: Podge and Jo Ussher. Second: Gwen and Joe Gilmore. Results for Thursday, July 12: first: Mary-Pat Mullen and Mary Watson. second: Gwen Gilmore and Hilda Ring.

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 till 16.00. 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. The areas we deliver to Ballygarrett, Monamolin, Kilmuckridge, Blackwater and the Ballagh.