ClonegalKildavin
DRAMA GROUP
Kildavin-Clonegal Drama Group are busy rehearsing their production of ‘ Mother Knows Best’ by Jimmy Keary.
While doing a painting job for the McDermott’s, Nick Cassidy renews a friendship with their youngest daughter, Suzy. The two begin dating, much to the disapproval of Suzy’s mother, Tess, who is hoping to make a match for her daughter with stuffy financial consultant, Adrian Bird. Tess resolves to break up the young couple by whatever means she can. However, such is Tess’ pre-occupation with her daughter’s love life; she fails to notice that her own husband, Harry is falling under the spell of her man-hungry golfing partner, Dulcie Cotter. Matters come to a head when Nick’s workmate, Joe Galligan breaks into McDermott’s, looking for money to pay off his gambling debts. During the theft, Tess’ plotting is exposed and Harry comes to a fateful decision.
The play will take to the stage on Saturday eight and Sunday, February 9, in Spellman Hall, Kildavin at 8 p.m. So make a note in your diary where a night of entertainment and laughter is guaranteed.
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
The community of Clonegal and surrounding area was saddened to hear the death of the late Patrick (Pat) Sharry, Raheengraney, Clonegal, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14. Beloved husband of the late Maura, sadly missed by his sons Alan, Noel and Paul, daughters Anne and Bernadette, daughter-in-law Mary, brother Jim, sister Bridget, grandchildren John, Patrick, Jim, Stephen, Áine and Thomas, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposed from his home on Wednesday, January 15, with removal on Thursday, to St Brigid’s Church, Clonegal. Funeral Mass on Friday noon followed by burial afterwards in the new cemetery. May he rest in peace.
CLONEGAL NS GRANDPARENTS DAY
Clonegal NS will celebrate grandparents day on Wednesday, January 29. A ceremony will take place in St Bridget’s Church. After the ceremony, grandparents will attend the school and talk to the children in the various classes followed by a cuppa.
AFTERNOON TEA
Saturday, January 25, an Afternoon Tea event takes place in St Brigid’s Hall, Clonegal from 12.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m., in Aid of the Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare Team. The team have provided a true-life line of support for many families in our community and we would like to give something back.
All donations are welcome and if you are sticking to your New Year’s resolution and want to avoid all things cake you can donate online using the following link idonate.ie/afternoonteaclonegal.
SCHOOL ENROLMENTS
St Brigid’s NS Clonegal are now accepting enrolments for September 2020. Forms are available on school website clonegalns.com or from the school office. Please return forms to school before the end of February.
Enrolment forms for Kildavin National School for 2020/2021 school year are available from the school office, please contact 053 9376456.
HUNTINGTON CASTLE – SNOWDROP MONTH
An original 17th century garden, with charming woodland walks featuring snowdrops and spring plantings, are available every weekend from.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Huntington Garden, Clonegal, Co. Carlow. Tours of the castle are also available. Normal charges apply. For more information, please contact 053 9377160 or their website huntingtoncastle.com.
SNOWDROP MONTH IN ALTAMONT GARDENS.
Guided tours each Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout February, at 2 p.m., with Head Gardener Paul Cutler. Meeting point – The Courtyard.
Admission €3. Guided tours of the Snowdrop Collection in the Walled Gardens each Saturday from February 8 to February 29 at 2 p.m. Meeting point –
Altamont Plant Sales. Admission free. Gardens open from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Advance booking of group tours requested. For more information, please contact 059 9159444 or email altamontgardens@opw.ie.
Snowdrop Gala and other Spring Treasures: Explore the first flowers of spring with Scottish and UK speakers Catherine Erskine and Ross Barbour/Helen Picton. Includes full guided tour of Altamont Gardens with Head Gardener Paul.
Cutler and Specialist Plant Fair in Altamont Plant Sales. For bookings, please contact Hester Forde T: 086 8654972 or email hesterforde@gmail.com.