Castletown
COFFEE MORNING
All are welcome to a coffee morning on Wednesday, December 4, at the residence of Cathy Lee, ’Beannacht’, Ahare, Castletown from 9.30 a.m. to late. Proceeds in aid of our lady’s hospice and care services, Harold’s Cross. Bumper raffle on the day, contact Cathy Lee at 087 6254863.
LIAM MELLOWS COMMEMORATION
The annual Liam Mellows Commemoration in Castletown takes place on Sunday, December 8, Commencing with Mass at 11 a.m. in St Patrick’s Church, Castletown. Following on with the Colour Party leading on to the adjoining Cemetery.
The event is chaired by Lorcan Allen and prayers will be said by the parish priest while oration will be delivered by Senator Mark Daly. The event is followed by light refreshments in the Golden Anchor, Castletown.
WRITERS GROUP BOOK LAUNCH
Gorey Writers are launching their book ‘Taking Flight’ on Thursday, November 28, in Gorey Library at 7 p.m. All are welcome to come along for a great night of music, readings and refreshments. info@oldkilnenor.com. members always welcome.
LOCAL NOTES. WRITERS GROUP BOOK LAUNCH
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VINTAGE PRESENTATION
On last Friday night, Coolgreany Vintage Club and the Gap Vintage Club joined forces at the Gap Pub to present a cheque for €3,000 to the Kinsella Family Ballythomas, which was the proceeds of a Joint Car and Tractor Run which was held around the roads of the Local Area on Sunday, October 27. This run was an outstanding success and raised €3,000 which was handed over to the Kinsella Family to help a member of that family, who is seriously ill, Dan Kennedy and Mick Darcy represented both clubs and the jointly said it was a privilege to be able to help a very worthy cause from the proceeds the Car/Tractor Run.
GOLDEN CIRCLE SOCIAL GROUP
On Sunday, December 8, we have our 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.
All contributors to our local 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 the newspapers the following week. Phone 087 4605166.
Gorey Writers are launching their book ‘Taking Flight’ this Thursday, November 28, in Gorey Library at 7 p.m. All are welcome to come along for a great night of music, readings and refreshments.