Coolgreany

MACRA NEWS

Best of luck to Helen Clare representing Wicklow in the Miss Macra Competition the August Bank Holiday weekend in Thurles Co. Tipperary. Helen has been a member of Johnstown-Coolgreany Macra for many years and the whole community wishes her the best of luck.

We are looking for new members to join our club, if anyone is interested please like our page on face book ‘Johnstown-Coolgreany Macra’ or contact Katriona at 085 1535678. Members can join between the ages of 17-35.

ENGAGED

Congratulations to Donna Flood, Coolgreany Demesne and Keith Byrne, Croghan View, on their recent engagement, and good wishes for your future together.

GYMKHANA

The annual Coolgreany Gymkhana will be held in Coolgreany on Sunday, September 23, in Coolgreany, and plans are advancing favourably for that day, which is always very worthwhile day out, with some lovely Trophies and Cups to be won, and also some very good prizes in the very popular Dog Show section.

TIDY TOWNS

Will the person who was observed removing two railway sleepers from behind the wall at the lower street, please return them, as the are part of the flower bed project. Also the person who emptied the three Flower Pots from the Bridge, hands off, Maureen was watching you.

The keep Wexford Beautiful Competition is taking place over the next few weeks and the committee are asking people to keep the grass verges and footpaths litter-free, the village is looking well with all the seats, tables, flower pots and hanging baskets looking splendid. The Tidy Towns use the returns for the Flowers and Equipment. Thank You.

The committee are appealing for as much help as possible in preparation for the adjudication of the village for the Tidy Towns Competition which is imminent. Vintage Club

Vintage Day will be held in Coolgreany on Sunday, September 9, plans for the day include bouncy castle, forge iron works exhibition and may other side shows with vintage cars and tractors of all vintage years on exhibit. The plan is to have auto jumble stalls and vintage dress also. Entertainment on the field will be provided by Stacey Breen with her lovely versions of old country and western music. All exhibits and trade stands must be on the field by midday, and all vehicles must have their own insurance. For further information Contact Seán 087 2076335, Geraldine 087 2038213, Alan 085 7299468.

The Following are the Committee Officers: chairman: Dan Kennedy, Vice-chairman: Seán Kealy, secretary: Geraldine O’Rafferty, treasurer: Alan Flood. The committee are appealing to anyone who has an Interest in Vintage Cars or Tractors to Join our club, the membership fee is set at a very reasonable sum of €25, and everyone is welcome to join. Next Meeting on next Wednesday evening at 8.30 p.m.

HANDBALL

Coolgreany Handball lotto now stands at €6,400, lotto tickets are available in Jim Short’s, Coolgreany post office, O’Rafferty’s. A new prize format is now in place, with seven lucky dips worth €30 each and one Seller’s prize. No Winner last week: Your weekly support is very much appreciated by the club. Winning numbers 3-14-26-27.

Congratulations to Leanne Boland and Lucia Merrigan on winning the County Ladies 60 x 30 Ladies Co Minor Handball Final.