Kilmuckridge
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family of Teresa Daly, Convent Close, Gorey and formerly of Coolroe and Cosher Kilmuckridge, who died recently. Teresa daughter of the late Michael and Mary and sister of Bridie, Anna-May and the late Fr Thomas, Ciss, Matty, Joe, Margaret, John, Mary, Eileen and the late Kathleen. Teresa will be sadly missed by her sisters, nephews, nieces, her cousin Peggy Murphy, extended family, relatives and friends.
PILGRIMAGE
There is a pilgrimage to the Lady’s Island on Tuesday, August 21. Contact Kathleen Sinnott 087 9680783.
BINGO
There is a Charity Bingo night in the Crosses Kilmuckridge every Thursday at 8.30 p.m. Next Bingo is on Thursday, August 16 – jackpot €510. Free raffle.
SWIM WEEK THANKS
The organisers of Tinnabearna Swim Week 2018 would like to say a big thank you to all the children, parents and guardians for their help and co-operation during the week. Many thanks to our guest instructors, Mary, Áine, Joanne, Carmel, Denise, Aisling and Jessica. Special thanks to Seán Doyle, Upton Court Hotel, Shay Hammel, Centra and Billy McCreary.
SUMMER TEA PARTY
Summer Tea Party will be held in the KMH in Kilmuckridge on Friday, August 24, at 7 p.m. If you would like to host a table or be part of a table, please contact 053 9130393.
OPEN GARDEN/ COFFEE EVENING
The annual Open Garden and coffee evening at the home of John and Margaret Earle, Cullentra, Monamolin takes place on Saturday, August 25, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a cake sale and Grand Raffle in aid of Monamolin Parish. Contact Margaret at 086 3176256.
VINTAGE SHOW
Pat the Chap Vintage Club Ballyedmond are holding their annual show on Sunday, September 2, in Ballyedmond. There will be tractor pulling, vintage display, vintage working day, bric-à-brac, etc. All stall holders welcome. Proceeds to local charities. For more information please call 087 2672271.
FAMILY FUN DAY
There will be a Family Fun Day at the Crosses carpark on Saturday, August 18, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 9 p.m.-Late. Free Entry – All proceeds go towards Children’s Playground Kilmuckridge. Organised by the Crosses Golf Society.
ROSE OF TRALEE ESCORT
Congatualtions and best wishes to John Somers Killincooley, who has been selected as a Rose of Tralee Escort in the 59th Internatiional Rose of Tralee Festival in August. This is a great achievement for John and his family.
It is indeed an honour to be selected as a Rose Escort. The people of Kilmuckridge are very proud of John’s success as this is the first time ever that our village has had a Rose Escort representative.
After a rigorous interview process John was chosen to proceed to Boot camp in Tralee where he was required to pass a number of endurance tests and team building excercises. All eyes will be on RTÉ one on Monday and Tuesday, August 20, and 21, when the Rose of Tralee will be broadcast live from the Dome. We wish John the very best in his role as Rose Escort from his wide circle of friends.
KILMUCKRIDGE SONG TOURS
Join traditional singers Aileen Lambert and John Furlong in touring sites around Kilmuckridge connected to local traditional songs – with performances along the way. This is a lovely, innovative way to engage with our local traditional song heritage as well as visit places of interest in the locality.
Traditional singer Aileen Lambert and Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns are delighted to announce a new project – traditional song tours of the Kilmuckridge area. The tours will take place over two Sunday afternoons with participants visiting a variety of locations linked with local traditional songs, from old graveyards and coastlines to the old tree which stands alongside the site of champion weight-thrower John Mangan’s home in Ballynahask. A number of old and new traditional songs refer to this local hero and where better to gather, sing and listen to these songs than under the tree which he used to practice his throwing.
The first tour will take place on Sunday, August 26, as part of Heritage Week with the second event happening on Sunday, September 9. The tours will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day and participants are asked to gather at the Londis carpark in Kilmuckridge to arrange carpooling.
Both tours are free and booking is recommended, please contact a member of Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns.
Other singers who will join Aileen and John are Maeve Townsend, Mary O’Brien, Paul Tobin, Rachel Uí Fhaoláin, Colm Brennan and Mick Doyle. Locations to be visited include Tinnaberna, Killincooley, Ballinlow Lane, Ballyvaloo, site of John Mangan’s house in Ballynahask and Carrig Rua.
The recently produced songbook ‘Songs of Kilmuckridge (and beyond...)’ features the songs which are included in the tour. This song book was compiled with the assistance of many local people and traditional singers and edited by Aileen Lambert as part of a project last year entitled the Kilmuckridge Song Project.
This project is supported by the Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns and the Heritage Council as part of the European Year of Cultural Heritage.
BRIDGE
Come play Bridge in Seán Óg’s Kilmuckridge Bridge Club at the Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge on Monday evening at 7 p.m. Partner required. Also Thursday Morning 10 a.m.. No Partner required. We have a joker system.
Results Thursday, August 9: First: Jo and Podge Ussher. Second: Mary-Pat Mullen and Anne Kelly.
LITTLE ACORNS
We are now taking bookings for the afterschool club which will operate till 5.30 p.m. Pick up from St Joseph’s Primary school at 1.40 p.m. and 2.40 p.m. by our childcare team. Contact 053 9130393.
FREE TRAINING
COTS is a WWETB (formerly Fás) training centre located in Kilmuckridge. We are offering the opportunity to complete a Level 5 in Retail Practice with additional training: Barista Skills, first Aid, Manual Handling, etc.
This is a fulltime free course scheduled to commence in September 2018. Those in receipt of a social welfare payment will obtain a substantial training allowance.
To register your interest, please contact us at 053 9130393, email cotscheme@hotmail.com or call in for a chat at Cosher Centre beside KMH, Kilmuckridge.
TIDY TOWNS
The Tidy Towns weekly cleanups will continue every Tuesday throughout the summer months meeting at Londis car park at 7 p.m. Judging will commence shortly for the annual SuperValu Tidy Towns competition. This annual event is organised by the Department of Rural and Community Development and is sponsored by SuperValu.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the competition therefore we ask people to please help us by picking up any litter that they may find and placing it in the bins provided throughout the village. Volunteers needed especially during the busy summer months. All help gratefully received.
Senior Alert Scheme Funding of personal alarm and pendant available for one year by registering for the scheme with Kilmuckridge Community and Family Resource Centre. Contact 053 9130393.
MEN’S SHED
The Kilmuckridge Men’s Shed is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30 till 16.00. Call in any time during these hours have a coffee meet everyone and see some of the projects the group have made. For more information phone 053 9130393. Everyone welcome all age groups.
MEALS ON WHEELS
If you can spare an hour or two of your time to deliver meals once a month, please contact us at 053 9130393. The areas we deliver to Ballygarrett, Monamolin, Kilmuckridge, Blackwater and the Ballagh.