Coolgreany
TIDY TOWNS.
Planning is well under way for the 2017 St Patrick’s Day parade which fall on a Friday this year. This is the 10th year of the parade and it has been going from strength to strength over those years, thanks to all the great support.
This year the organising committee are hoping for the biggest parade yet and they are hoping for a much greater number of floats also of weird and original designs.
It important to remember that one of the real exciting features of the day for the children is the Duck Race after the parade. The committee are seeking as many helpers as possible for the day to help with stewarding etc.
Meetings will take place on each Monday night up to March 13 at 7.30 p.m. to monitor the organising progress. Please lend your support.
CLOGGA BAY POTTERY
The Clogga Bay-Castletown area has a new small farm enterprise. Nestled in a picturesque, rural setting, this modern fully equipped pottery is now opening its doors for classes. The Pottery offers six classes over 12 weeks, starting on Sunday, February 26, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The course focusses on three techniques: throwing, hand building and glazing. Come and make bowls, vases, mugs, containers and more. The pottery is located less than a mile from Clogga Beach, on the Castletown Road. Find us on Facebook at Clogga Bay Pottery or contact Tim Harden at 086 3080251 for further information.
COOLGREANY DRAMA GROUP.
Congratulations to the Coolgreany Drama Group members who presented their play ‘The Loves of Cass McGuire’ by Brian Friel to full houses over four nights last week, and on some nights some people returned for a second viewing of this play. Well done to all involved.
18TH BIRTHDAY.
Congratulations to Brandon Jackson, Croghan View, who celebrated his 18th birthday party with his family and a large circle of friends in the Coolgreany Inn, where a great night was had by all.
BIRTHDAYS.
Birthday greetings to Bronwyn Mary Crummy, Kilcarra, who celebrates her ninth birthday on Tuesday, February 28, and also good wishes to Clodagh Carroll, Newtown, who celebrates her ninth birthday on the same day.
COOLGREANY HANDBALL.
Handball lotto: There was no winner of the lottery this past week, the jackpot currently stands at €9,200, lotto tickets are available locally at €2, in Shorts, Coolgreany Post Office, O’Rafferty’s and Liam Clare.
Select any four correct numbers to win or share the big money, or select three correct numbers to win or share €500, Your support is very much appreciated by the club.
There were five match-three winners and Darren O’Toole and Liam Clare Jr were among those winners.