Adamstown
FAMILY FUN EVENING
The BOM, principal and staff of Adamstown National School extend their appreciation and thanks to the parents’ association and parents for their wonderful support and help for their Family Fun Evening on Thursday, May 31. Thanks for the sponsorship, all the donations of bottles, cakes, buns, items for various stalls, raffle prizes and importantly for the willing hands to help run the many events.
It was a lovely community spirit around the grounds and many people were very surprised at the amount of space the children have to play in. The proceeds of the evening are going towards the purchase of goals for the younger children and because of the generosity of everyone this will happen very soon.
We want to thank Tony and John for their dedication and work ethic in keeping everything looking so well. We are so lucky to have two wonder schools on our doorstep many villages and towns would give a lot to have what we have and we should be very proud and thankful.
SYMPATHY
Our sympathy is extended to Mary Flood, Oldcourt on the death of her sister Breda Larkin, The Shop, Clonroche, condolences also to her sister Peggie, niece Mary J, nephew Eunan, extended family relatives and friends. Her funeral Mass took place in St Clement’s Church, Cloughbawn with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace.
ADAMSTOWN ICA NEWS
The summer outing has been set for Wednesday, July 18, visiting Waterford Crystal, a tour of the Bishop’s Palace, then on to the Copper Coast and Bunmahon, ending the day on the return journey with a meal in Waterford City. Non-ICA members are very welcome on the outing.
CARDS
The weekly ‘30’ card game continues in the community centre this Friday, June 15, at 9 p.m. Thanks to the ladies for the tea last week. Catering on Friday the 15th will be Gillian O’Neill, Edel Doyle, Ann Marie O’Shea and Geraldine Thorpe; catering on Friday the 22nd will be Breda Bradley, Kay McCable and Angela Harrington; catering on Friday the 29th will be Breda Kelly, Valerie Kelly, Christine Mackey, Anne O’Brien and Eileen Moran. Proceeds going to parish funds.
Card winners on Friday, June 1, were John Hanley, John Nolan, John Furlong, Jim Wickham, Kathleen Whelan, Ann Lawlor, Pat Doyle, Séamus Wickham.
ADAMSTOWN LOTTO
The next draw in the Adamstown lotto takes place in the community centre on Friday, June 15. Do keep buying the tickets, the big money is still there to be won.
ADAMSTOWN SHOW
The 71st annual Agricultural Horticultural, Trade and Vintage Show will take place in Adamstown on Saturday, July 7. The Organising Committee are leaving no stone unturned to have this year’s show the best ever. Entry forms for all 230 classes are now available from the Hon. Secretary, Patrice Byrne, Chapel, Clonroche, contact 087 6166926 or any member of the show committee. Horse entries: Abi Kent – 087 9154730 Ponies: Patrice Byrne – 087 6166926.
Sheep: Gavin Rothwell – 087 2035784 Home produce and hort: Mary Mernagh – 087 6320174.
Trade stands: Eunan Flood – 087 6143207 Vintage: John Kehoe – 087 2984904 or Pat Roche – 087 2132547. Hunt Chase: Martin Marshall – 086 8551804. Show Jumping and Dog Entries taken on show field.
You are most welcome to exhibit at Adamstown Show Latest date for entries is Wednesday, June 27, Please support your local show.
KNOCK TRIP
Two-day trip to Knock will take place on June 25/26. Cost is €105 which includes bus, evening meal, and hotel accommodation/ breakfast. For further info contact Martin Colfer at 087 2596159.
COLÁISTE ABBAIN
Coláiste Abbain held their awards night on Thursday, May 24, and among the many recipients of awards were the following local students: Karolina Jaglarz, Maria Siggins, Aisling O’Dowd, Ciara Smith, Darren Redmond, Alannah Staunton, Pawel Jaglarz, Ciara Booth, Kieva Hynes, Sam Murphy, Craig Bradley, Brandon Sinnott, Katie Goldsmith, Graham O’Reilly, Sharon Booth, Stephen O’Dwyer, Nathan Thorpe and Rachel Quirke. Well done everyone on your achievements and best wishes for the future.