‘Sundays in Spring’ concert line-up unveiled
North Louth Winter League
SPEAKING to members and friends of Carlingford Heritage CLG, Gerry McAlinden and Jerry McCarthy, Arts and Culture Sub- Committee members, unveiled the line-up for the fifth ‘Sundays in Spring’ concert series starting in April 2020.
The programme has been, as ever, put together in collaboration with Artistic Directors, Zoë Conway and John McIntyre. The 2020 Series brings a combination of established favourites and first time appearances – local and national names – Andy Irvine, Steve Cooney and Dermot Byrne, The Sands Family, the Manning Trio all the way from Ravensdale and our much loved operatic trio, Aris Nadirian, Roisin Bradley and Brian Connor.
This fifth edition is both eclectic and ambitious and includes a variety of musical acts – traditional Irish, classical, world and folk music.
Chairman of Carlingford Heritage, Harry McCarthy, acknowledged the welcome contribution from Create Louth and Louth County Council. He said that concerts would not
and continues until 6th December.
Rosemary has held many solo shows and has exhibited at juried exhibitions such as the Royal Hibernian Academy and Iontas. She has had solo shows in Abu Dhabi and France and will be exhibiting in Australia in April 2020. Recently she has exhibited at Art Source and presently has work included in Taisce Lu, the Louth County Collection exhibition in An Tain Arts Centre, Dundalk
Rosemary Warren is an established professional artist, who paints exact, keenly observed works in watercolour and acrylic, with a strong emphasis on design and composition. Her work is mainly influenced by personal experiences and by her immediate environment on the shores of Carlingford Lough.
Rosemary can be contacted as follows; rosemary.warren@gmail.com www.rosemarywarren.org or Rosemary Warren@DulamanArtStudio
Carlingford Choral Festival is on this coming weekend starting Friday November 29 and continuing until Sunday December 1.
The Friday Concert in is the Heritage Centre commencing at 7.30pm. On Saturday there will be singing on the streets at 3.00pm followed by a concert in the Four Seasons Hotel at 7.00pm.
On Sunday he choirs sing at the Masses in the morning and the choirs will parade at 4.00pm with the Carlingford Pipe Band.
All concerts are free. be a viable proposition for the Heritage Centre without the financial support from Create Louth. This makes it possible to attract world class quality artists, he said, and also to keep alive the rich cultural traditions of Carlingford Lough area.
The Sunday afternoon concert has become a familiar feature in the activities calendar of the town and surroundings. The ‘Sundays in Spring’ concerts provide a welcome alternative, much appreciated and enjoyable ‘ hour out’ for locals and visitors alike, in the
Carlingford Tidy Towns has organised an Energy Information Evening starting at 8pm in the Heritage Centre on December 4.
This is a basic introduction on how to reduce energy costs and on how to use more renewable energy. This is a highly interactive fun session and everyone is welcome.
Careers Fair at Bush
A Careers Fair has been organised to take place in the school gym at Bush Post Primary on Wednesday November 27 at 7.00pm.
All are welcome.
The annual Christmas party in the Ravensdale Community Centre takes place on Sunday next, December 1.
It commences at 3pm and all are welcome! Anyone requiring transport please contact any member of the Parish Pastoral Council.
The Christmas Carol Service in the Parish of Lordship and Ballymascanuniquely intimate surroundings of Carlingford Heritage Centre. What’s on offer is an hour-long mini-concert running from 16.00 to 17.00 full of atmosphere and good vibes – a great way to embrace the Spring and close out Winter.
Season tickets are on special offer (€50 for all five concerts) as Christmas presents from Carlingford Heritage webiste. Tickets for individual events can also be purchased online at €12 (concession price €10). Concerts start at 4pm each Sunday.
lon takes place in St. Mary’s Church, Lordship, on Tuesday December 10 commencing at 7.30pm.
Choir practice for the event is in Lordship Church on this Friday, November 29, at 7pm. Members of all church choirs are invited to participate.
The Cooley Kickhams Lotto draw took place on Tuesday night last, November 18.
There was a jackpot of €3,400 on offer but the numbers drawn were not matched and no jackpot winner emerged. The drawn numbers were 7,11, 31 and 32. There was one ‘ match three’ winner, Michael Owen McGrath c/o Brian who each receive €100.
The jackpot for this week’s draw is €3,600.
A Christmas break has been organised from the Cooley Peninsula to Donegal for Friday, December 13, and Saturday, December 14.
The travelling group will stay in the Great Northern hotel, Bundoran, and the cost includes travel, two nights bed and breakfast and dinners. Saturday night, 14th, is Christmas party night in the hotel with a drinks reception and dancing to a live band.
For booking and further information please contact 042-9371619 or 0872608717 or 0879886660.
The Carlingford/Omeath parish lotto draw took place on Tuesday night last, November 19.
The numbers drawn were 1, 12, 18 and 24 but there was no jackpot winner. There were four ‘match three’ winner; Carlingford: R.Baker, J. Garvey, M. Fegan; Omeath: B. McManus. They each receive €40.
The jackpot for this week’s draw is €15,000. The new reserve jackpot is €9,750.
The St. Patrick’s lotto draw took place at their club rooms at Lordship on Thursday night last, November 21, for a jackpot of €8,000.
The numbers drawn were 1, 8, 10 and 15 but no one matched these numbers to claim the top prize. There was one ‘match three’ winner, Brian and Mary O’Connor, Rampark, c/o O’Connor Roofing.
This week’s draw is on Thursday November 28 for a jackpot of €8,200. Lotto tickets are available from committee members, Sheelan’s Shop, Crilly’s Shop, Station House Cafè, Londis Bellurgan, McCrystal’s Shop, Lumpers Bar or online. €2 a line or 3 for €5.
An annual Mass of Remembrance for family dead will be celebrated in Cooley Parish, in the Church of St. James, Grange, on Friday next, November 29, starting at 8pm.
Each family who lost a loved one during the past year is invited to attend and pray for all the family. Also invited is anyone who has lost a family member in another parish and would like them remembered in our Mass to hand in their name and address as early as possible.
Flower’s by Nicola is running a Christmas Workshop on this Wednesday night, November 27, from 7pm to 8.30pm.
It takes place in the Dolmen Centre, Omeath, and for more information please contact Nicola on 087 2775916.
Bridgeside got off to the better start in their North Louth Winter League match against Faughart Rovers and raced into an early lead with Gerard Collins finding space on the edge of the box and firing in. They soon doubled their lead when a cross drifted to the far post and was tapped in by an unmarked Chad McEneaney. Bridgeside continued to dominate the first half but could not breach what was a solid defensive unit with stand in goal keeper Mark Keenan saving any shots from range.
Shortly into the second half Bridgeside added a 3rd with a thunder bolt from Gerard Collins which left the keeper with no chance. Injuries forced the Faughart Rovers manager into changes which seemed to galvanise the team. Spaces started to appear in the Bridgeside defence allowing Rovers to mount a few attacks of their own. Keith O’Donoghue latched on to a delightful through ball and slotted calmly past a nervy looking Bridgeside goal keeper.
This lifted the Rovers team and they continued to dominate with Robbie O’Hanlon and Maurice Coffey causing havoc in the final third. Niall McDonagh managed to work a yard of space and fire a delightful curling effort into the far corner, a fine goal anyone would be proud of. With momentum behind them Rovers won a free kick around 30 yards out, and as he does daily in training Robbie O’Hanlon floated a wonderful cross landing at the feet of colossus centre back James Green. James took one touch before poking it past a helpless keeper.
Rovers will feel if it wasn’t for a slow start all three points could have been taken but were happy to settle for a point
‘Inspired for Christmas’ is the name given to this year’s annual floral demonstration which takes place in the Carlingford Heritage Centre on Thursday, December 5, commencing at 8pm. The proceeds go to Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children and Research, Crumlin.
Karen Sherwin, who is well known across the country as a demonstrator, has also on several occasions represented her country in many prestigious competitions here and in the UK. Bringing home a Chelsea medal to the family run shop where she works is still one of her highest achievements she will say.
Karen will share with you tips and ideas to create the perfect seasonal displays. On the night she will bring you through an array of unique and beautiful designs to get you all in the festive spirit. If not inspired by the end of the evening to create your own all Karen’s designs will be raffled off at the end of the night.
Karen is very much looking forward to her visit to Carlingford; ‘Christmas is all about tradition and this is one tradition I very much look forward to and enjoy, my annual journey to the Heritage Centre. I hope to inspire and share what Christmas means to me, seasonal colours and winter foliages and berries creating pieces for a very festive home this Christmas. Be inspired !’