Coolgreany

VINTAGE CLUB AGM

The annual general meeting of the Coolgreany Vintage Club was held in the May Byrne House last Wednesday night where a very large number attended. Secretary Geraldine O’Rafferty gave a very full report on the past year’s activities, which was followed by a comprehensive treasurers report from Alan Flood, both of which were adopted.

The chairman Dan Kennedy read his report which outlined the very successful Vintage Day and also included the recent car/tractor run which was an outstanding success, and told the meeting he was not seeking re-election for 2020.

Following those reports was the election of Officers: Philip Sharpe was elected as chairman for the coming year, with Seán Kealy returned as vice-chairman, Geraldine O’Rafferty was returned as secretary, and Aisling Leonard was elected as Assistant secretary, and Alan Flood returned as treasurer for the coming year also.

At the conclusion Dan Kennedy thanked everyone for their support over the last two years and handed over to Philip Sharpe.

BIRTHDAYS

We send birthday greetings to Emma Dodd Russell, Croghan View, who celebrated her 11th birthday on Wednesday, November 13; also birthday greetings to Cathal Malone, Askinch, who celebrated his fourth birthday on next Friday, November 15; and also good wishes to Aibhe Whelan, Knockgreany, who celebrated her 15th birthday on next Monday, November 18. Congratulations to Alex William Foster, Monaglough, who will celebrate his 13th birthday on November 22.

GOLDEN CIRCLE SOCIAL GROUP

On Saturday, November 23, there is a shopping trip to Belfast city centre. Bus departs KFC side of Tesco carpark at 07.30, cost €20 Sunday, December 8, Christmas Dinner and dance at the Arklow Bay Hotel, doors open 2 p.m., dinner served at 3 p.m., cost €25, this is a full four course Turkey and ham, traditional Christmas Dinner, Contact Gertie at 083 4042746 to book any trip or event.

SPLIT-THE-POT

Charlie Hoban was the winner in the Coolgreany NS split-thepot on Friday day November 8, He won €50. Next draw Friday, November 22. Entries available from Londis, O’Rafferty’s, Jim Short’s, and Martina’s Hairdressers. €2 entry.

LOCAL NOTES

All contributors to the Coolgreany notes, please be aware that all notes must be with me by 8 p.m. on Thursday evening at the very latest for publication in newspapers the following week. Phone 087 4605166.