Blackwater

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

28 members of the group have just returned from a four-day trip to west Cork. A most enjoyable time was had by all those who travelled. the day trips included a visit to Bantry House and gardens, Glengariff and Garinish Island, the Michael Collins experience (including a talk by one of his descendants). Other trips were to Clonakilty and Kinsale, and of course some shopping in Cork city.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Shelmalier Crossabeg School of music is back on Tuesdays from 3.15 p.m. to 6 p.m. New students welcome. Class Instruments include Guitar beginners and intermediate. Tin whistle beginners and intermediate. Bodhran, Banjo, Mandolin, Keyboard, Fiddle Singing and Button accordian.

Classes cost €7 for one instrument, €10 for two instruments/ class which includes band practice for 20 minutes every week. We’ ve had a brilliant music filled summer so let’s get back to learning new tunes and loving our Irish music. Contact Catherine at 087 0533952 for class time breakdowns etc or for any queries.