TEMPLEGLANTINE

RAILWAY HISORY

As work continues on the upgrading of the Great Southern Greenway along the trail of the old railway line an increase in the number using the facility is quite noticeable. On Friday evening, September 22 a book will be launched at Newcastle West Library dealing with interesting aspects of the old railway. The title of the book is “Limerick and Kerry Railway: Twilight Years”. Liam O’Mahony of Newcastle West is the author. The launch occasion will commence at 7pm with an interesting slide show and all are welcome. Beidh fáilte roimh gach duine.

CÚRSAÍ EAGLAISE

Daily mass schedule for the week is, Monday 10am, Tuesday to Friday 11am. The anniversary mass for Tom, Margaret and Bill Kelly, Sugarhill was celebrated last week. The anniversary mass for Caoimhe Kelly, Sugarhill will take place on Thursday, 11am and for Leisha Uí Mhaolcatha, Templeglantine West on Saturday evening next, 6pm. Beannacht Dé ar anamacha na marbh. Eucharistic Ministers for the weekend masses are Maureen Woulfe, Betty O’Reilly and Ultan Ó Maolcatha, readers are Deirdre Joy and Joanne Sheehy, basket collectors are Christy Kelly, Eoin Lane, Mairéad White and John Joe Sexton.

COMHALTAS NEWS

All beginners on

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various musical instruments had their first class last week and pupils of previous years returned on Monday night last. There will be a re-adjustment of class times after the first few weeks. Any pupils who missed out on enrolment night and wish to return should contact 087 9654451 immediately. Classes are provided for Fiddle, Flute, Whistle, Banjo, Button Accordion and concertina. It is hoped to get the adult music class in action shortly and a bodhrán class underway also at a later date. Enquiries to 087 9654451.

The weekly traditional singing class recommenced on Wednesday of last week with a very good attendance. The class for beginners will be at 7.15pm this week and at 7.45pm for the advanced group, enquiries to 087 6844137.

A new Comhaltas year is now beginning and the annual general meeting of the craobh will take place in early October. Membership fees for the new season are now being accepted.

The September Co Board meeting will take place in Rathkeale on Wednesday, September 20. A music and singing adjudicators course, with a minimum age requirement of 21 years, is due to take place at a Munster venue in November, further details later.

SCÉALTA

Many from the locality were paying their annual visit to the Harvest Festival of Racing in Listowel last week. The Wrenboy competition on Friday night continues to be a big attraction. Quite a few from the locality will be heading for the Ploughing Championships at Screggan, Tullamore this week. The recent heavy rainfall is a source of concern in farming circles in the locality as it has resulted in a softening of the land and if it continues may lead to early housing of cattle

GLÓR

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