Coolgreany
CANCER SUPPORT COFFEE
There will be a coffee morning in aid of Arklow Cancer Support and Cancer Trials Ireland, on Saturday, November 2, in the May Byrne Trust House Coolgreany from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
There will be a Home Baking sale and a Raffle Draw on the day kindly donated by local businesses and families. Raffle tickets are on sale €2 per strip or three strips for €5, to be in with a chance to win cash prizes, vouchers, hampers and gifts, with tickets available from Frances Millar, Ann Kavanagh, Siobhán Hayes, Áine Rothwell and Cullen’s Shop in Ballyfad. Your support would be much appreciated.
RATHPIERCE COMMUNITY GROUP.
The above group will hold a progressive 45 Card Drive in the Woodenbridge Hotel on Sunday, November 3, at 7.30 p.m. Big Raffle on the night, don’t forget to bring your partner, All are welcome to come along for a great night of Card Playing.
SYMPATHY.
The local community extend their deepest sympathy to Fred Jameson and family, Coolastingan on the recent death of his wife Monica, whose funeral Mass was held in Templerainey Church on last Friday, with Cremation Service afterwards. May She rest in peace.
BIRTHDAYS.
Congratulations and birthday greetings to Kayla Kennedy, Coolgreany, who celebrates her fourth birthday on Wednesday, October 30, and congratulations and good wishes also to Eoghan Killoran Kilahurler, who will celebrate his seventh birthday on Thursday, October 31.
BUY MY DRESS NIGHT.
A Buy my Dress night will be held in O’Rafferty’s Lounge on Wednesday, November 6, at 7.30 p.m. where everyone will have an opportunity to purchase Dresses, Coats, Handbags and many other items of quality, all proceeds will go to help upgrade the Christmas lights in the village. Please come along and support on the night.
TIDY TOWNS.
The results of the Keep Wexford Tidy Competition will be announced in the Ferrycarrig Hotel on Monday night, November 11.
Golden Circle Social Group. Saturday, November 20, shopping trip to Belfast city centre, bus departs KFC side of Tesco carpark at 07.30, cost €20 Sunday, December 8, Christmas Dinner and dance at the Arklow Bay Hotel, doors open 2 p.m., dinner served at 3 p.m., cost €25, this is a full four course Turkey and Ham, traditional Christmas Dinner, Contact Gertie at 083 4042746 to book any trip or event.
GREAT WAR COMMEMORATION AT WOODENBRIDGE.
There will be a Great War Commemoration this Sunday, November 3, at 3 p.m. in Woodenbridge. Principal speaker her excellence the ambassador of Germany to Ireland Ms Deike Potzel followed by wreath laying. Opening address by the CEO of Wicklow County Council Mr Frank Curran. All are welcome at this moving event. Refreshments after in Woodenbridge Hotel. For further details please contact Pat Power at 086 1731215.
LOCAL NOTES
All contributors to the Coolgreany Notes, please be aware that all notes must be with me by 8 p.m. on Thursday evening at the very latest for publication in the newspapers the following week. Phone 087 4605166.