Coolgreany

VINTAGE CLUB

The Coolgreany Vintage Day will be held in Coolgreany on Sunday, September 9, plans for the day are advancing well so far, and it is hoped to have a very big response on the day with vintage cars and tractors of all vintage years on exhibit. The plan is to have auto jumble stalls and vintage dress also. Entertainment on the field will be provided by Stacey Breen with her lovely versions of old Country and Western Music.

All exhibits and trade stands must be on the field by midday, and all vehicles must have their own insurance. For further information Contact Seán 087 2076335, Geraldine 087 2038213, Alan 085 7299468. The Following are the Committee Officers: chairman: Dan Kennedy, Vice-chairman: Seán Kealy, secretary: Geraldine O’Rafferty, treasurer: Alan Flood.

The committee are appealing to anyone who has an interest in vintage cars or tractors to join our club, the membership fee is set at a very reasonable sum of €25, and everyone is welcome to join. Next meeting on next Wednesday evening at 8.30 p.m.

GYMKHANA

The annual Gymkhana will be held in Coolgreany on Sunday, September 23, and plans are advancing favourably for that day. This is always very worthwhile day out, with some lovely trophies and cups to be won, and also some very good prizes in the very popular Dog Show section.

TIDY TOWNS

The local community are making a very big effort to clean all roads around the village in preparation for the Tidy Towns competition judging. It is with all the local support that better results can be achieved when the adjudication is completed, and the committee are appealing for more help to keep the work going, and for all householders to make a big effort in front of their own homes over the next number of weeks.

BIRTHDAYS

Congratulations to Seán Kavanagh Newtown, Coolgreany, who celebrated his 10th birthday on June 29; also birthday greetings to Joe Hughes Coolgreany Demesne, who celebrated his third birthday on July 6 last, hope you both had an enjoyable birthday.

2K CLEAN – UP

Congratulations to Maureen Kelly, who received a Gold Star for her efforts with the Local 2K Clean-Up for the village, Congratulations also to Marian Byrne, who received a Gold Star for her great work in the Croghan View area with the two K Clean-Up.

HANDBALL LOTTO

Coolgreany Handball lotto now stands at €6,000, lotto tickets are available in Jim Short’s, Coolgreany post office, O’Rafferty’s. A new prize format is now in place, with seven lucky dips worth €30 each and one Seller’s prize. There was one lucky seller winner last week: Damian Kelly, Coolgreany. Your weekly support is very much appreciated by the club.