Coolgreany
DRAMA GROUP AGM
The AGM of Coolgreany DraAmateur Dramatic Society will be held in St Mogue’s Hall, Inch on Tuesday, January 28, at 8 p.m.
The group will be electing a new committee for the coming year at the meeting. Some exciting and interesting drama activity is planned for 2020. New members are very welcome. For further information, phone 086 8907118.
We would like to wish our members, friends and supporters all the best for 2020.
FUN VARIETY NIGHT
Please join us in St Mogue’s Hall Inch Friday, February 7, at 8 p.m. for a variety night showcasing lots of local talent. The night will be packed with many of our very talented young performers from across the community. Comedy sketches/song/dance/ recitation/stand-up/drama. A fun-filled night suitable for the whole family. Cost €10 adult/€5 under-16
80TH BIRTHDAY
Congratulations to Joanie Fanning Gurteen, who celebrated her 80th birthday with a big gathering with her family, some of whom came home from America for the occasion, and a number of close friends, who all enjoyed a great night together.
GAA CLUB NEWS
Castletown Liam Mellows GAA Healthy Clubs would love for you to be part of our ‘get up, get active and get involved’ initiative for 2020.
We have lots of classes and events happening over the coming months.
Chair yoga continues every Monday morning at 10.45 a.m. in the Golden Anchor.
Yoga with Caroline runs every Monday night in the clubhouse from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday morning yoga class from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the clubhouse, starting Thursday, January 23, for four weeks. All yoga classes are €6 per class and are open to both men and women.
ART CLASS
Introduction to acrylic painting. A six-week course (€80) starts on Wednesday, February 5, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the clubhouse, Castletown. Course instructor: Margaret Condren.
Course suitable for complete beginners. This six-week course will give students the basics of acrylic-painting, introducing them to materials, techniques and good painting-habits. Working from an image meaningful to them. Participants will learn by first observing and then by ‘doing’,
Anyone can attend, whether they’re a beginner or a more experienced painter looking to ‘brush up’ on their art-making through the medium of painting.
For more information, and to book your place, please contact Margaret after 5 p.m. at 086 1799541 or Liz at 086 3879322.
A men’s health event will also be happening shortly. Watch this space ...
45 CARD DRIVE
There will be a 45 card Drive in the Woodenbridge Hotel on Sunday, February 9, at 7.30 p.m.
OLD KILNENOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY TALK
We are delighted to announce that our next talk will be from Dr Clíodhna Ní Lionáin on ‘The find of a lifetime’. The recently discovered burial chambers on the historic Brú na Bóinne Heritage Site – Thursday, February 20, in Shamrock Hall, Kilanerin Y25 RC58 at 8 p.m. Admission €5.
LOCAL NOTES
May we wish everyone who has been good enough to supply messages and emails for the Local Notes a very Happy New Year and a sincere thanks for all your efforts and looking forward to that support again in 2020. Phone: 087 4605166.