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TIDY TOWNS RESULTS 2018
Congratulations to Clonegal Tidy Village Association, who have retained the Gold Medal in the Tidy Towns Competition 2018 for the ninth successive year. Clonegal was also awarded the County Award having achieved the highest points in County Carlow. In the ‘Can It’ Competition, Clonegal was runner-up for the presentation at the recycle centre of used cans. It is obvious fantastic work has been done in the village over the season and great praise is due to all concerned.
Also, congratulations to Kildavin Development Association on their achievement in the Tidy Towns Competition 2018 by increasing their points by four. It is very evident a lot of work was carried out in order to achieve this increase. Great praise is due to all who helped out in any way.
DIVISION 2 CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to the Kildavin-Clonegal under-11.5’s GAA team who were crowned Division 2 champions at Dr Cullen Park on Sunday, September 23, against Burren Rangers. Kildavin-Clonegal were the first to score in the opening minute and were clearly the strongest contenders throughout the game as they lead all the way, till the final whistle blew. Fantastic display of football skills by Jake Nolan, Cillian Murphy and the two girls, who stood their ground in some very strong tackles, India Mernagh, and Isobel Cronin. Well done to all the players and their mentors Tom Redmond and Jeff Collier.
Team: Caolán Breslin, Conor Byrne, Isobel Cronin, Conor Doyle, Tyler Gray, Kevin Howell, Andrew Howell, India Mernagh, Corey Nolan, Cathal Redmond (Goalkeeper), Ohran Breslin, Evan Collier, Seán Dempsey, Lia Dunne, Lorcan Kinsella, Cillian Murphy, Jake Murphy, Michael Redmond, Darragh Roberts, John Ryan, Cathal Treacy, Nicole Roberts and Ciaran Scott.
KILDAVIN NATIONAL SCHOOL
Congratulation to the eight pupils from Kildavin National School, who received their awards in Tullow Community School last week. These eight talented children were chosen as winners in their category, at this year’s Tullow Show back in August. Well done to the following winners: Ella Stephens, Brandon Nolan, Stacey Binnion, Thomas McCarthy, Michael Redmond, Aoife Murphy, Nathan Coleman and Matt Redmond.
COMMUNITY GAMES AGM
Slaney Valley Community Games AGM will be held on Tuesday, October 16, at 8 p.m. in St Brigid’s Hall, Clonegal. It would be great if as many parents as possible could attend. A raffle will be held on the night.
AUTUMN/WINTER FASHION SHOW
The autumn/winter Fashion Show will be held in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow on Thursday, October 4, at 8.30 p.m., hosted by Faith Amond. Featuring Local Boutiques. Fantastic Prizes to be won on the night. Tickets just €10 and proceeds in aid of the Irish Wheelchair Association Carlow. For more information, please contact IWA Carlow 059 9140983 or email carlow@iwa.ie.
WEBSITE
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