Kilmuckridge
COLÁISTE AN ÁTHA CHRISTMAS MARKET.
The annual Coláiste an Átha Christmas Market on Friday, November 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event will be hosted by the TY and LCA students. The students will be selling their own enterprise projects on the night. Coláiste an Átha looks forward to welcoming the local community to our school gym to browse an array of stalls and games. Get into the festive spirit and enjoy our choir. Start your Christmas shopping early and pick from crafts, gifts, confectionery and jewellery sold by our students and local vendors. There’s something for everyone.
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING BUS
Why not get all your Christmas shopping done under one roof in one day, and beat the December crowds and leave the car at home.
On Saturday, November 30, a bus will leave Blackwater at 8 a.m. and head to Oulart (for collection at 8.20 a.m.) and then head straight to Blanchardstown shopping centre where you can browse to your hearts content with over 180 shops including Smyths toys, Debenhams and Marks and Spencers, plus many many more shops.
The bus will arrive in Blanchardstown at 10 a.m approximately and leave at 5 p.m, leaving loads of time to get your bits and pieces done. The cost of the bus is only €20 per person. For further details, call David at 087 9562978. Coffee morning.
All are invited to a coffee morning in the Crosses on Sunday, November 24, at 11 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Door/Raffle Prizes,
Admission €3. Proceeds to Kilmuckridge Christmas Lights.
BRIDGE CLUB
Come play bridge in Seán Óg’s Kilmuckridge Bridge Club, Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge, Thursday mornings at 9.50 a.m. for a 10 a.m. start.
No partner needed as we operate a joker system. We also play on Monday afternoons 2.20 p.m. for 2.30 p.m. start (trial for winter months), partner required. New members welcome.
Names are now being taken for the Christmas competition on December 5, also numbers for Christmas Lunch on December 12.
Results from Monday, November 11. First: Jo and Podge Ussher. Second: Noreen O’Donnell and Arthur Ring.
Results from Thursday, November 14. Best Gross: Maria Sheridan and Kathleen McDonnell. First: Mary Murphy and Margaret Horgan. Second: Mary Mulrennan and Cathy Quirke.
AFTERSCHOOL
Little Acorns is now taking bookings for the afterschool club which will operate till 5 p.m. Pick up from St Joseph’s Primary school at 1.40 p.m. and 2.40 p.m. by our childcare team. Subvention schemes available. Contact 053 9130393.
MEN’S SHED
The Kilmuckridge Men’s Shed is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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.
FIRST RESPONDERS
The Kilmuckridge CFR Group is looking for volunteers. No experience is needed as full training will be provided. For more information on our next meeting please contact Ken Harney at 087 1882994.