Kilmuckridge
DRAMA FESTIVAL
The 59th annual three Act Drama Festival drew to a close on Saturday night last, after nine nights of entertainment. The event was a huge success and there was an excellent demand for seats, playing to full houses almost every night.
Mr Alan Corcoran SE Radio officially launched this year’s festival. In his speech he spoke about how Co Wexford has a long history of Drama and the importance of drama and arts in our communities. He recalled having spent many years at the KMH during his time with Wexford Drama Group.
The festival also welcomed back to Kilmuckridge for a second time, Adjudicator Mr Jim Wolstencroft, who was last here in 2013. Jim expressed his delighted to be back again, and to be part of a festival which has such a strong and vibrant theatrical tradition.
The organisers would like would like to say a big thank you to their nightly sponsors who play a very important role in the smooth running of the festival, and to the diehard drama fans who came out for the entire nine nights.
Next year, Kilmuckridge Drama Festival will host their 60th Drama festival which will no doubt be a glittering occasion.
LOTTO
Winning numbers this week were 9, 15, 19 and 24, and there was no jackpot winner; congratulations to match three winners: Tosh McCreary c/o Jenny, Michael Kavanagh, Ballinlow. Next jackpot €9,000. Tickets two euro. Next draw in Upton Court on March 6 at 10 p.m.
KETTLEBELLS/HIIT
A Kettlebells/Hiit class starts on Wednesday, March 8, at 7.15 p.m. in the KMH Kilmuckridge. Beginners welcome. Eight weeks costs €56. Book now 087 2399423.
OPERATIONTRANSFORMATION
Kilmuckridge Operation Transformation was a huge success, and Reiltin wishes to congratulate the fantastic group of people who worked so hard over the last eight weeks. The group of men and women of all ages weighed in weekly and walked the roads of Kilmuckridge in hail and rain. The outstanding group lost over 11 stone in total. Well done everyone, Reiltin is very proud of you all.
Due to popular demand we are extending Kilmuckridge Operation Transformation for an extra six weeks starting Wednesday, March 8, 8.15 p.m. in the meeting room St Joseph’s Fc. €20 for six weeks. Book now at 087 2399423 and get slimmer for Easter.
BRIDGE CLUB
Come play bridge every Thursday morning from 10 a.m. at Seán Óg’s Bridge Club, Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge no partner needed – we have a joker system in operation all are welcome. Bridge workshop Wednesdays 10.30 a.m. with Podge Ussher.
Results for Thursday, February 23: First: Mary-Pat Mullen and Anne Kelly Second: Iris McMenamin and Arthur Ring.
KBC BRIDGE
Kilmuckridge Bridge Club results for Monday, February 27: First place, P& J Ussher; second place, Noreen O’Donnell and Dolores Rapple. Why not join us for a game on Mondays at the Upton Court Hotel. We would love to hear from you. Contact secretary: Seán 085 8486071.
PARENT/BABY/TODDLER
Kilmuckridge, parent, baby and Toddler Group meet on Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. at the indoor and outdoor play areas, located in St Joseph’s National School prefab building. Cost is €3 per family which includes tea, coffee and snacks. Look us up on Facebook.
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns and the Photo Shop would like to announce details of the 2017 Photography Competition. Theme will be ‘Kilmuckridge Through Our Eyes’.Photographs should be set around Kilmuckridge and its townlands, including our local beaches, but the subject must be from or based in Kilmuckridge.
All photographs entered must be a minimum size of 7x5 inch, labelled and framed. All entries will be considered for use in the Tidy Towns 2018 Calendar. The entered photographs will be exhibited over the Easter weekend from Good Friday, April 14, to Easter Monday, April 17, in the KMH (times to be confirmed). You can vote for your favourite photograph at 50c per vote and you can vote as many times as you like. Winners will be announced on Easter Monday.
The Photo Shop will also be holding an exhibition on ‘Shipwrecks off our coastline’ this very popular exhibit will also include ‘Photos from Kilmuckridge’s Past’ over the Easter Weekend. This exhibit showed great interest last year and no doubt will prove the same this year. If anyone has any photos, letters or memorabilia etc. that they would like to be included in the exhibition please contact Mary at the Photo Shop at 087 9417456. Keep an eye on the Kilmuckridge Village Tidy Towns Facebook page and check in with Mary at the Photo Shop for further details.
TRAINING SCHEME
Kilmuckridge COTS (Career Opportunities Training Scheme) is a WWETB (formerly Fás) training centre located in Kilmuckridge and is aimed at people in receipt of a social welfare payment between the ages of 18 and 35.
We are offering the opportunity to complete a Level five in Retail Practice with additional subjects: payroll, and book keeping. This is a fulltime course scheduled to commence in September 2017. To register your interest, please contact us at 05391 18995 email cotscheme@hotmail.com. Application forms available online at cotstraining.ie or call in for a chat at Cosher Centre beside KMH, Kilmuckridge.
MEN’S SHED
Why not drop in for a cuppa and a chat into the Men’s Shed Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shed is located beside St Mary’s Catholic Church. For further information, please contact 053 9130393.