Annacurra
LADIES DAY OUT
Tickets are now on sale for the Ladies Day in the Woodenbridge Hotel on July 1.
There will be a glass of prosecco and afternoon tea, as well as fashion shows by McMullans and Fayebella, make-up demonstrations by Beauty by Nicola and Catherina Aylward, hair demonstrations by Bernie from the Cutting Room, stylist corner, pop up beauty salon from midday to 2 p.m. Main event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.. There will be prizes for Best Dressed Lady, spot prizes and raffle.
This is a great day out, but you must pre-book, tickets cost €30 and are available from Veronica Carr, Linda Hannay, Niamh Armstrong, Fainche Murphy, Sara Horan Byrne and Denise Byrne. All proceed to Annacurra Community Playground Committee.
BOWLS CLUB
Annacurra Indoor Bowls Club send their Congratulations to our colleagues Jack and Ann Lynch on the occasion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary. They were married in St Bridgid’s Church Annacurra on June 1, 1968. It is fantastic to see them both so youthful and active after 50 years. We wish them both many more years of good health and happiness.
The bowls club is presently on its summer recess. We will be resuming bowling again around the third week of September, when new members will be very welcome.
We have completed 20 seasons of bowling, as we first commenced bowling in Annacurra on November 13, 1998. The club’s 20th anniversary taken place in September. Field day.
The Annacurra Parish field day will take place on Sunday, June 17, at 2 p.m. in the GAA pitch. With all the usual attractions, stalls and events. Tickets are now on sale.
LOCAL PATRONS
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.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Congratulation to Ann and Jack Lynch, Tomcoyle, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recently.
GAA LOTTO
results for May 28. No jackpot winner. Numbers drawn were 7, 12, 15 and 17. Match-three winners, Richie Doyle, Killacloran ; Michelle Fitzgerald, Preban and John O’Shea, Tinakilly, Aughrim. Next week’s jackpot €2,650. Draw held in Saltee on Monday nights.
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. Madge Kenny, Pat Walsh and Bridgit Rooney who were preparing the food at the celebrations to mark Fr Raymond Gahan’s 50th anniversary to the priesthood at Killaveney.
The Over the Hill Vintage Car and Tractor run takes place from Donard Village at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 10. All proceeds in aid of Davidstown Church Restoration Fund. Raffle tickets available on the day. There are great prizes to be won.
RAISING THE ROOF
Come along and enjoy West Wicklow Voices and guests in concert on Friday, June 15, in Davidstown Church at 8 p.m. in aid of the church’s Restoration Fund. Admission €10.
Tickets are still available in local shops or from any committee member.
FOOTBALL CLUB NOTES
A Donard team, comprising Division 4 and Division2 players, beat An Tocher in Donard last Friday night (1-14) to five points, having been up six points at half time. Liam Morrin scored four points, Alan Daly (3), Gavin Walshe (2), Dermot Daly (1-1) Joe Whyte) 2), Eoin Kelly (1) and Rory Toomey (1).
There was no winner of the jackpot so it now stands at €13,300. Mary Case and Eamon Keogh matched three and won €100 each.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
Sympathy is extended to the family of Teresa O’Doherty, who died last week. Teresa and her husband Tom were the former owners of Centra Dunlavin and have been living Naas for the past number of years. Teresa is mourned by her husband Tom, daughter Fiona, sons Enda and Karl and many relatives and friends. Teresa’s funeral took place in Naas. May she rest in peace.
BLOOMSDAY PARTY
A Bloomsday musical tea party will take place on June 16 at 6.30 p.m. in the Market House. Music will be provided by DARA quartet and tickets are available at €10. This event is being run as part of the 36th annual festival of arts.
SET DANCE CEILI
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.
LADIES GOLF TASTERS
There is a ladies golf taster session at Rathsallagh Golf Club commencing on June 6 for four Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., cost €40.For information telephone 045403316.
GOLF CLASSIC
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
Next slow Traditional Music session in Meitheal is on Wednesday, June 6, at 7 p.m.
The 49th annual Sports Day will be held on Sunday, July 8, in GAA Field. Volunteers are needed.
OLD POST OFFICE
Everyone is delighted to see the Doors of ‘The Old post office’ open once again as the ‘Hollywood Café’. Wishing the McNeilly Family every success on this wonderful amenity in Hollywood.
CULTURAL EVENTS
The Hip Hop Dance Classes are in the Hollywood Centre Fridays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. New Dancers are more than welcome, contact Sinéad for details at 087 2924559.
FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Adult badminton takes place every Wednesday night from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Hollywood Centre. For further details contact Deirdre Keogh at 087 6193509.
HILLBILLIES FOOTBALL
Football is on every Monday night in the Hollywood Centre from 8.15 – to 9.15 p.m. For further information contact Paul Clarke at 083 1522272.
HOLLYWOOD BOWLS
Bingo takes place in the Hollywood Centre every Thursday night at 8.30 p.m. We have two jackpots €5,000 and €2,150 to play for each week.
CENTRE/NOTES
To book the Hollywood Centre, or place a notice in the district section of the Wicklow People please contact the centre at 045 864979 or email info@hollywoodcentre.ie. All notes must be in the Hollywood Centre before 11 a.m. on Friday for the following week.