Kilmacanogue
MASS FOR LOVED ONES
The annual Mass for deceased members of the Kilmacanogue GAA Club will take place on Friday, November 25, at 8 p.m. This is always a very special Mass to remember dear friends sadly no longer with us and it is hoped a large crowd will attend the Mass in St Mochonog’s Church. The much loved Fr Ben Mulligan will once again celebrate the Mass and as we all know, Fr Ben has lost many teammates and dear friends over the years and loves seen you all present on the night.
HAPPY 50TH KATHLEEN
It is hard to believe we know but Kathleen Tighe has turned 50 years young and celebrated in style with a party in Plucks on Saturday night. Kathleen is a fantastic ‘Community Person’ that supports and promotes everything that is run in our village and is really proud of her community and we would like to wish her every best wish on this milestone and best wishes for the next 50 Kay. A special wish comes from your husband Justin, your three boys Alan, Kevin and Carl and your little princess Nicole and from your neighbours and many friends.
SENIOR CITIZENS
The Senior Citzens Committee will host their annual Christmas Fair in the Parish Hall on Sunday, December 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Home baking and unwanted new gifts can be given to any committee member before the fair which would be greatly appreciated.
Later that day, the annual Senior Citzens Christmas party will be held in the Summerhill Hotel in Enniskerry from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on December 3.
HISTORY SOCIETY
The final lecture of 2017 which will take place on Tuesday, December 5, in the Glenview Hotel at 8 p.m. Titled ‘The Bridges of Wicklow’, it will be presented by Rob Goodbody and it promises to bring a fitting end to another great season of interesting lectures.
CHRISTMAS MARKET
The now annual outdoor Christmas market will once again take place on December 9 in Plucks Carpark. The fair will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and to book a stall, please contact Kathleen Tighe at or phone 089 4067564 for your application form. The organising team have very kindly offered the money raised from Stall Holders will go to Glencormac United Football Club this year. The club caters for almost 100 kids now ranging from the Academy to under-14s and a senior team and this gesture is very much appreciated by all at the club.
CHRISTMAS DRAW
Tickets are now on sale for the annual Glencormac United FC Christmas Draw. The club have run this 500/1 Draw for the past few years and it is the main source of income to cover the yearly cost of running the club and always receives great support from the community. Tickets are €20 and you can win a first prize of €2,000, second is €1,000, third is €500 and prizes fourth to 10th are for €100. The draw will take place at the social night on Saturday, December 2, in Plucks and this is always a great night.
GOLF SOCIETY
The final outing for the Plucks Golf Society members took place in Powerscourt Golf Club last Saturday. Despite the heavy overnight rain, the course was in fantastic condition (well done greenkeepers) and it certainly suited that old golfing warrior himself Paddy ‘Bounty’ Byrne, who shot a fantastic 45 points. Kevin Molloy was second with 39 points while John Lyster took third spot with 38 points. Paul Murphy won Category 1 (38 points), Eddie Byrne won Category 2 (34 points) and Ray Lyster won Category 3 (31 points) with Coli Griffiths winning the Front Nine Prize (19 points) while Bobby Messett won the Back Nine (17 points). The two nearest the Pin winners were Paul Murphy and Ed Mulligan with Paul also hitting the Longest Drive.
As this was the last outing of the year, all golfers would like to thank the fantastic committee for all their hard work in organising these seven outings and to thank the outgoing captain Gerry ‘Squirrel’ Touhy for a great year. Massive thanks also to Helen and Nick of Plucks for their wonderful support throughout the year and all look forward to the 2018 lead by incoming Captain Paddy ‘Whackers’ Byrne.
SOCCER ACTION
The under-10s drew 6-6 with Wicklow town this morning. Four for Seán Prendergast and two for Luke Kelly in a great team performance against tough opposition. John McEllihenny, Ross Marchawski, Joe Kavanagh and Oisin Shortt were brilliant in defence. Seán Sweeney had a great game in goals and Toby smith and Aidan Forster were excellent in midfield. Cian Levins Oran Finnerty and Beibhinn lavery were also excellent and also Jude Leahy, who was unlucky on a couple of occasions but gave everything for the team.
The under-11s drew 1-1with Greystones in Ryders on Saturday morning. This was a great game of football and Aishling Meehan putting family loyalty aside to crash the ball past her cousin who was between the posts for Greystones and dedicated manager Alan Condon was delighted with every one of his players on the day.
The seniors were at home to Rathnew on Sunday morning and went on a goal rampage with an 8-1 victory. This was all about a great second half performance as the Glens only lead 2-1 through Nathan Watters and an Own Goal. However, Nathan hit two more after the restart with Ben and Luke O’Callaghan, James Dunleavey and Sam Kerr also hitting the net for a great win. Ben O’Callaghan and Nathan Watters were superb for the glens.
GAA PROMOTION PLAYOFF
It’s the final game of the season for the Kilmacanogue Senior team this weekend but could have big significance. Having finished the Senior League 1B level with Hollywood, it’s a straight shootout this Sunday (Please check the Fixtures Section for time and venue) to see who is promoted to Senior 1A. If you can support the team this Sunday, please make every effort.