Annacurra
COMMUNITY GAMES
Community Games is picking up momentum as we come into the busy season. Next weekend is the first weekend of the Aldi National Community Games festival in UL Limerick and we have seven children traveling with their parents to take part. Jamie Shannon in art. Elliott O’Driscoll in Swimming. Louis Connell in solo singing. Sarah Doyle and Isabella Doyle in cross country and Padraic Doyle and Caolin Goetelan in the marathon. Good luck to all of them and enjoy the experience.
The County Wicklow Track and Field Athletic Finals take place on Saturday, June 16, in Shillelagh and we have over 60 children participating. It’s important that all children continue to train every Monday evening at 7 p.m.
LOCAL PATRONS
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – Askinagap – Sunday, June 24, at 2 p.m.; Carnew – Sunday, July 15, at 1 p.m. ; Preban – Friday, July 13, at 7.30 p.m.; Annacurra – Sunday, July 15, at 7.30 p.m.; Tomacork – Sunday, July 15, at 2.30 p.m.; Shillelagh – Saturday, August 18, at 6.30 p.m.; Coolafancy – Sunday, August 5, at 2 p.m.
REMINDER
Mass on Saturday evenings will be at 6.30 p.m.
GAA LOTTO
results for May 14. No jackpot winner. Numbers drawn were 1, 11, 23 and 25. No match-three winner, Next week’s jackpot €2,350. Draw held in Saltee on Monday nights. Field day.
The Annacurra Parish field day will take place on Sunday, June 17, at 2 p.m. in the GAA pitch. We hope to have all the usual attractions, stalls and events.
If those who help running the field day would get in touch with Fr Sheridan or a member of the parish council in the next few weeks. New volunteers are always welcome and would be very much appreciated. Tickets on sale shortly.
NOTES
Items to be included in Annacurra notes can be emailed to annacurra@gmail.com or phoned to 083 3136925 by 9 p.m. on Sunday evening. Carlow; fifth PJ Haughey, Down. Best Pen Junior: James Broyan.
INTERMEDIATE – first Sam McConnell, Down; second Seán Corrigan, Wicklow; third Russel Smyth, Derry; fourth Robert Henry, Antrim; fifth Ronald Kennedy, Derry. Best Pen Intermediate: Seán Corrigan.
WICKLOW SPECIAL – first John Paul Murphy; second Simon Doyle; third James Norton; fourth Seán Corrigan; fifth Dean Kelly.
SENIOR – first Stephen Morgan, Down; second Mark Lyttle, Tyrone; third Jonathan McKelvey, Tyrone; fourth Jason McNiece, Armagh; fifth Nigel Clarke, Wexford.
BLADE – first Peter Heraty, Mayo; second Martin Hopkins, Mayo; third Noel Joyce, Mayo; fourth Patrick Moran, Kerry; fifth Dan Kelleher, Kerry.
OPEN – first Ivan Scott, Donegal; second Jack Robinson, Derry; third Stanley Allingham, Fermanagh; fourth Ian Montgomery, Antrim; fifth Denis O’Sullivan, Kerry.
Many thanks to the following sponsors who made it possible to run the show:Alanco, Moss Veterinary, Henry Higgins, Murphy-Sheerin Vets, Slaney Veterinary, Connolly Red Mills, Ark Veterinary Fenton Agri, Cleary Fuels, Horner Shearing Supplies, Kinsella’s Mart/Auctioneers P & M Doyle Mart/Auctioneers, Sunny Hill Shearing Supplies, Mullinahone Co. Op., Department of Defence, Donard Community Hall, Myles Doyle Butcher, Pat Walshe, Sawmill, Mike Walshe Transport, Stafford Retail Rathnew, Tullow Mart, Naas Oil, Osmonds, Patrick Lawlor Woolbuyer, Liam Lannon, Woolbuyer, Peter Behan Sheep Breeder, Mountain View Stores, Greenwood Timber.
Thanks to Charles Fenton and family for allowing the show to be held on their land. The sheep were supplied by Charles Fenton, Clifford Fenton, Mark Fenton, Gareth Corrigan, Liam Heaney, crutched by John Paul Murphy, Pat Coffey, Kevin and Pat Burke, Victor Fennell, Joe Boylan, John Corrigan, Simon and John Doyle. Thanks to James Corrigan, who designed and erected the shearing stage and the shearers who supplied shearing machines. Thanks also to score keepers, judges, sheep/wool handlers and to the members of ISSA for their help, and lastly to all the people who volunteered to make the shearing a great success. All money raised goes to Donard/ Davidstown Parish.
FOOTBALL CLUB NOTES
Our Division 2 team had a big win over Barndarrig away on Tuesday last. This was our last game in the league but unfortunately we missed promotion by a few points. Still it was a good competition and we finished in the top half. Our team on the night was: C Toomey, a Tutty, Joe Whyte, K Osbourne, Ger Healy, H Mangan, E Kelly, Colm Osbourne, J Hanbidge, B Lennon, L Mullen, R Halloran, Alan and Dermot and L Daly. Subs were Mick Daly and Shane Eager. Alan Daly was top scorer (1-10).
This week we play Kiltegan in a friendly game on Tuesday in Donard and travel to Stratford on Thursday for a division four game. On Friday we play Valleymount in a Cup game in Donard.
No lotto winner but the following matched three and won €25 each:Eddie and Helen Eager, Dermot Daly, Tara Case, Caroline Byrne, Michael Byrne, James Ivers, Enda Walshe, Bill Flynn Snr. and harry Pender. The jackpot is now €12,700. Helen Eager won the seller’s prize.
The annual Maureen Dennis set dance ceili will take place in the Imaal Hall on June 15 at 9.30 p.m. Admission €10. All proceeds will go to St Bridgid’s Hospice, Curragh. Craft Fair
The annual festival of arts craft fair takes place in the Imaal Hall on Sunday, June 17, There are a few places left. If interested please contact Emma Lucy at 086 3454079.
RACE NIGHT
A race night in aid of Anthony Doran (son of Kathleen and Tommy Doran) will be held in Burkes pub on May 25 from 9 p.m. Horses are on sale at €10 from Bridgid Joyce, Jimmy Whittle or the parish office. Please support.
GOLF CLASSIC
The Dunlavin GAA golf classic will be held on June 16 in Baltinglass, more details to follow. Keep up to date on all your GAA news on Facebook and Instagram, thank you all for your continued support.
FORUM
It has come to the time of year for our annual general meeting. Dunlavin and District Forum plays an instrumental part in the fabric of our community and we strive to bring improvements to our community and build upon the great work previously done.
FESTIVAL OF ARTS
The next meeting will take place in Seomra in the Imaal Hall Saturday, May 18, at 12, 30. This year’s festival takes place on June 15 to June 17. The festival will be officially opened by popular horse trainer Jessica Harrington.
IMAAL HALL AGM
The AGM of the Imaal Hall takes place on May 31 at 8 p.m. in the hall. Please suppoert this as the hall is a great facility to have.
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE
Next Farmers Market will take place on June 9 at 10 a.m. Great selection of home made and home grown produce.
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
Dunlavin Breastfeeding Support Group meet in Seomra in the Imaal Hall every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to midday. Details from Alice at 085 1699425.
SLOW SESSION
Traditional Music played slower in Meitheal on Wednesday, June 6, at 7 p.m. Seomra
An exciting new Community Space ‘Seomra’ has been developed by the Dunlavin Parents Group in the Imaal Hall. These rooms are available to be used for a variety of purposes. Enquiries please to dunlavinonline@ gmail.com.
CAMPHILL FARM SHOP
The Camphill Farm shop opens every Thursday in Grangebeg from 1 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. lots of fresh organic vegetables and eggs for sale.
LINEDANCING
Line Dancing continues in the Imaal Hall on Wednesdays from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at a cost of only €6. Beginners are welcome, so come along and join the craic.
CLINIC
TD John Brady will hold a clinic in Dunlavin parish centre on the second Monday of each month from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. All welcome to drop in.
USED POSTAGE STAMPS
Please keep your used postage stamps for St Patrick’s Missions, Kiltegan, who can use them to fundraise. Used stamps can be dropped into the parish office any time. Thank you to all who have donated stamps throughout the past year.
REGISTER OF ELECTIONS
And another month is gone and so it is time for the next car boot sale in Knockananna Hall on Saturday, May 26. The hall will be open from 8 a.m. to allow people to setup. A pitch costs €10. Thanks to everyone who had donated to the Tidy Towns stall, we are expecting brisk business. Remember if you do not want to buy or sell, still join us for a cuppa and a chat with the neighbours.
KNOCKANANNA TIDY TOWNS
With the bad weather, the Knockananna Tidy Towns are struggling to get all the necessary work done on time. Remember judging usually occurs at the beginning of June. We meet on a Monday evening at 7 p.m. for one hour, and many hands would make light work.
We need to prepare flower beds, paint containers, repair seat at the cross roads, pick litter, clean road signs and catch up on work like mowing, sweeping the street and strimming that does not get completed by our CE men. If Monday night does not suit you, please contact Esther or Kathleen, who would be delighted to share out some of the tasks.
TINAHELY WALKING CLUB
Sundays walk, May 27 is at Annagh Hill. Grade B, 9km, three hours. Meeting at the Gap carpark at 10.30 a.m. On Sunday, June 3, walk is at Ballinamanogue. Grade B, 13km, 3.5 hours meeting in Tinahely at 10.30 a.m. Please ensure to wear proper walking boots, to bring adequate food and drink and to pack (or wear) rain gear.
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