Coolgreany
ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
A very successful Parade took place again in Coolgreany on last Saturday, where a very big crowd assembled. The Parade started at the Lower Street and was led off by the Grand Marshall Mrs Molly McDonald, Knockgreany, proudly driven by Pat Kelly in his vintage car followed by the Arklow Pipe Band, then followed by a number of Marching Bands, after which came all the local clubs & groups.
It was then we witnessed up to 30 floats of different sizes and makes, following which was an excellent display of vintage vehicles of many different sizes and shapes, with many home made versions. John Rushe acted as a very capable & exciting MC, and he brought his own version of excellent wit to the atmosphere and had some comments on every float that passed by the reviewing stand.
After the Parade concluded, there was a dash to the river at the Lower Street for the annual Duck Race which always brings the crowds down there.
A big congratulations to everyone who helped to make this Local Parade the success it was again this year. Hats off to all involved.
GOOD WISHES
The Local Community would like to extend their good wishes to all local members of our community who are ill in hospital or are convalescing at home, and hope they have a speedy recovery to full health.
TIDY TOWNS
The group are seeking as much help as possible for the April Spring Clean-up, helpers needed on all roads and from the housing estates: Contact Maureen on 086-3448884 for information.
COMMUNITY ALERT
Although the snow has mainly disappeared, it has left behind a period of very cold weather, and the Local Community Alert appealing to all members of our Community to be on the lookout for their neighbours, especially those who may be living alone and help them with their daily needs where possible, no doubt it is always very rewarding to give a helping hand to those who may be in need.
CHRISTENING
Congratulations to Shauna & Ciaran Shannon on the recent Christening of their baby daughter Evelyn Shannon (a sister for Cillian) last weekend, and to grandparents Alan & Sharon Flood, Coolgreany Demesne & also Marie & Thomas Shannon, Fortchester, Afterwards the family celebrated a lovely day out in the Coach House in Gorey.
BIRTHDAYS
Birthday greetings to Conor McCarthy, Askinch who celebrated his 15th birthday on the 11th March. Also a very happy birthday to Micky Carter, Croghan View who celebrated his 12th birthday on 14th March.
POSITIVE AGEING
Arklow Positive Ageing group will hold a day trip to Farmleigh House and Keeling Whiskey Dublin on 29th March 2018. Contact Positive Ageing for further information.
HANDBALL LOTTO
Coolgreany Handball Lotto now stands at €4,400, Lotto tickets are available in Jim Short’s, Coolgreany Post Office, O’Rafferty’s. and Liam Clare Snr. A new prize format is now in place, with seven lucky dips worth €30 each and one Sellers Prize.
In the last draw there was 1 lucky Dip winner, Tom Bracken, Ballycoogue, receiving €30. Your support is very much appreciated by the Club.