Coolgreany

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.

ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE.

Calling ALL volunteers, the next St Patrick’s Day meeting will be held Saturday, February 15, at 7.30 p.m. in the May Byrne Trust House. All are welcome to our meetings. The parade is planned for March 17 meeting in the lower street at midday to begin at 12.30. This is followed as always with our fabulous Duck Race – tickets on sale now – you have to be in to win.

We need volunteers to help on the day either as marshals, first aiders, helping in the May Byrne serving tea and sambos or making/baking something to give visitors on the day. Please let us know if you are willing to help. This is a community effort.

We’d like to offer our condolences to the family of Tom Whelan, who will be sadly missed from our committee and on the day.

Community support is always much appreciated and we hope we can rely on it again this year.

Contact Imelda at 087 1310555 or Jack 086 8517618 or any other member of the committee.

We look forward to hearing from you.

SYMPATHY

The local community extends their deepest sympathy to the family of the late Tom Whelan, Knockgreany, whose funeral took place in Ballyfad on last Tuesday after 11 a.m. Mass in St David’s Church, Johnstown.

BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT

This month’s La Leche League get together is on Tuesday, February 18, in the May Byrne House, Coolgreany from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Anyone, who is breastfeeding or pregnant, babies and toddlers welcome. Phone 086 1249962 if you need further information or breastfeeding support.

GOLDEN CIRCLE SOCIAL GROUP

UPCOMING EVENTS – Thursday, February 13: trip to Shelbourne park at a cost of €50. Thursday, March 26: trip to the Riverside park hotel in Enniscorthy to see Mike Denver, |Cost €15 bus only, concert tickets available on the door.

Kerry Holiday, from October 4 to October 8 to Killarney, Anyone intending to go on the holiday, please book with Gertie ASAP and pay €50 non-refundable deposit before February 28.

LOCAL NOTES

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 for the following week. There is a new email address for contact, it is danken9@gmail. com. Phone 087 4605166.