Kilmuckridge
DRAMA FESTIVAL
Many congratulations to the members of Kilmuckridge Drama Group, who received numerous awards at the Kilmuckridge Drama Festival in February. The results from the festival as follows.
First place Kilmuckridge Drama Group. Second place Kilrush Drama Group. Third place Bridge Drama Group. Best Actor: Richard Devereux Kilmuckridge Drama Group. Best Actress: Jan Cullen Gorey Little Theatre. Best Supporting Actor: John Hearne Kilmuckridge Drama Group. Best Supporting Actress: Catherine Stafford, Kilrush Drama Group. Adjudicators Award: Michael Murphy, Kilmuckridge Drama Group. Best Comedy: Bridge Players. Best Individual Comedy Performance: Brian Sheridan Bridge Players. Best Lighting, Kilrush Drama Group. Best Moment of Theatre: Kilmuckridge Drama Group. Best Promising Performance: Halle McQuaid, Gorey Little Theatre. Best Presentation: Kilmuckridge Drama Group. Best Set: Kilrush Drama Group. Best Costumes and Best Play: Kilmuckridge Drama Group. Best Producer: Michael Johnston, Kilmuckridge Drama Group.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the following families: The Hearne family Kilmuckridge on the death of their father John, Glenbough, Screen. The Hammel family on the death of their mother Mary, Castleanneasley, Kilmuckridge. The Earle family on the death of their mother Liz, Tinteskin, Kilmuckridge. The Roche family on the death of their father Peter, Ruanmore, Wells.
The Greene family Limerick on the death of their aunt Iris, Tinteskin and Limerick, who died recently. A Mass will be held in St Mary’s church, Kilmuckridge on Thursday, March 22, at 9.30 a.m. to celebrate Iris’s life.
BRIDGE CLUB
Come play bridge at Seán Óg’s Bridge Club, Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. New members welcome. No partner required. We have joker system in operation. Results for Thursday, March 15: First: Jo and Podge Ussher second: Mary-Pat Mullen and Iris McMenamin.
BINGO
Next bingo night is in the Crosses Kilmuckridge thisThursday, March 22, at 8.30 p.m. Jackpot €560. Free Raffle.
LOTTO
Results for Monday, March 12. Numbers drawn: – eight. 10. 13. 28. There was no winner of the jackpot this week. Next jackpot €16,800 on Monday, March 12. Tickets €2 sold locally.
Kilnamanagh National School is holding an open day in the school on Thursday, March 22, from 1 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. Friends and family of existing school pupils are all welcome to attend as well as anyone who would like to enrol their child/children in the school.
BUFFERS ALLEY GAA
Congratulations to the following who won prizes in Buffers Alley club monthly fundraising draw: January: €400: Jim McCleane, Ferns; €100: Richard Johnston, Ballinastraw; €50 to: Stephen Doran, Monagrena; Simon & Orla Besanson, Killenagh;John Hearne, Cosher. February: €400: Cormac Foley, Ballygurtin; €100: Matty & Mary Foley, Ballygurtin; €50 to: Aidan Kinsella, The Stream;Tom & Mary O’Connor, Killincooley; Margaret & Dara Kinsella, Mounthoward. Paid Up Members’ Draw€100: Fr. Jim Butler, PP Ballygarrett; €50 to: Larry Fortune, Ballinastraw; Nuala Doran, Monagrena.
There is still time to join up - €100 for the remaining 10 months - contact Joe Hughes, Mary Foley or Áine O’Meara.
LINE DANCING
Line Dancing continues on Mondays at 7.30 p.m. in Upton Court (Seán Óg’s). Beginners welcome. Come along have some fun while keeping fit. Fighting Blindness
If you have any clothes that you no longer have use for please contact Brenda at 087 9256769. This clothes collection is in aid of Fighting Blindness.
MEN’S SHED
The Kilmuckridge Men’s Shed is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30 till 16.00. Kilmuckridge Parent and Toddler Group Every Tuesday 10 a.m. 12.30 p.m. located in First prefab in St Joseph’s primary school. Price €3 per family everyone welcome.
ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL
Enrolment of junior infants in St Joseph’s primary school for September 2018 continues. Application
Kilnamanagh National School is holding an open day in the school on Thursday, March 22, from 1 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. Friends and family of existing school pupils are all welcome to attend as well as anyone who would like to enrol their child/children in the school.
GAA CLUB DRAW
Congratulations to the following who won prizes in Buffers Alley club monthly fundraising draw: January: €400: Jim McCleane, Ferns; €100: Richard Johnston, Ballinastraw; €50 to: Stephen Doran, Monagrena; Simon & Orla Besanson, Killenagh;John Hearne, Cosher. February: €400: Cormac Foley, Ballygurtin; €100: Matty & Mary Foley, Ballygurtin; €50 to: Aidan Kinsella, The Stream;Tom & Mary O’Connor, Killincooley; Margaret & Dara Kinsella, Mounthoward. Paid Up Members’ Draw€100: Fr. Jim Butler, PP Ballygarrett; €50 to: Larry Fortune, Ballinastraw; Nuala Doran, Monagrena.
There is still time to join up - €100 for the remaining 10 months - contact Joe Hughes, Mary Foley or Áine O’Meara.