Our Lady’s Island
QUIZ NIGHT
O.L.I./Tacumshane senior citizens are holding a Quiz Night tomorrow, Wednesday, July 26, in the Lighthouse Bar, Carne at 9.30 p.m. There will also be a raffle with prizes galore. So please come along and support our local seniors on Wednesday night. Table of four €20.
LEO CARTHY WEEKEND
The annual Leo Carthy Weekend opens on Saturday, August 5, with a Variety Concert in OLI Community Hall at 8 p.m.
Performers on the night will include the Danescastle Music Group, Temple Michael Ceili Band, George Lawlor, Yvette Walsh, and comedy with the Ballycogley Players. Adm. €10 (OAPs €8)
Sunday, August 6, begins with a 6km Run. Registration from 11: 30 race start at 12: 30. €10 entry fee with complementary refreshments. Live free open air music on the open air stage in the village from 12 to 30 6: 00 with numerous well-known local artists. There is a Mumming Exhibition with the Drinagh Mummers at 3: 30 accompanied by the Legendary Theresa and the Stars.
There will be lots of entertainment for the kids (and big kids) with bouncy castles, and face painting, Football, darts, and milk-the-cow. Also crepes, tea and refreshments available on the day. This year we will also have a Sheep Race for the first time which promises to be great fun for all.
ANNUAL PATRON
The annual patron will take place on Sunday, August 13, with Mass in Lady’s Island at 3 p.m. followed by proceesion to cemetery for prayers and blessing of graves.
RAFFLE RESULTS
The follwing are the winners of the Monster Raffle held at Tacumshane Garden Party on July 16: James Moore €100-Sponsor Apple Green; Aileen McNamara €100 – Garden Centre Voucher; Richard and Ann Newport €100 Cash – Private Donation. John Devereux €50 Voucher Argos; Nuala Wickham €50; Gemma Doyle Dinner for Two Meyler’s Mill House; Kevin Walsh Stable Diet Hamper;Jessey Doyle, Gas barbecue; Evie Hass five Bags Coal; Wayne Lamber five Bags Logs; Michael Doyle Picnic Basket; Tadgh Wright Cheese and Wine Hamper; Maureen Considine McCauleys Hamper; Paudie Jackman six months Gym Membership; Martina Byrne – €25 Sweetness Deserts Voucher.
A big thank you to everyone who helped on the day, who sponsored prizes, bought and sold tickets, provided baking and helped in any way to make the event such a success.
COFFEE SHOP
Community Centre Coffee Shop open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. We will have beautiful fresh home-baking and sandwiches on offer. Looking forward to seeing you all again. Our ‘New and Good As New’ shop is also open.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Bob Butler, Airhill on winning €205 in last week’s split-the-pot draw. Draw takes place in the Community Hall on Sunday after Mass. Thanks to all involved.
BREAKFAST MORNING
Tagoat Day Care Centre are holding a Breakfast Morning in the Day Care Centre, Tagoat, on Sunday next, July 30, starting at 9.30 a.m. and finishing at noon in aid of the centre.