Annacurra
FIELD DAY
We hope that you will come out next Sunday and support the field day. There will be a variety of stalls and amusements, including the Bouncy Castle, the Duck Races, Races for children, the Wellie Toss, a Penalty Shoot, along with a Barbecue, Ice Cream and stalls with Plants, Bottles, cakes and bric-à-brac, and lots more.
Would you be willing to volunteer to help at the stalls? If you would you be willing to provide any or some of the following: Plants, cakes, bric-à-brac/Jumble, then get in touch.
GAA LOTTO
Numbers on June 4 11, 21, 25, 28; no jackpot winner. No matchthree winner. Next Week’s jackpot, €2,800
WHIST
There will be a whist drive in Annacurra Community Hall on Saturday night next June 16 starting at 9 p.m.
COMMUNITY GAMES
County Wicklow Track and Field finals will take place next Saturday, June 16, in Shillelagh. Please gather for the parade from 9 a.m. collecting singlet and label of your coaches. Please wear white t shirt with dark shorts. Bring plenty of water, sun cream (we hope) and a picnic. The first place winners from the athletic finals will qualify for the Aldi National Festival in August 17 to August 19 in UL Limerick.
We would like to wish our young athlete Kevin Moran all the best in the National Special Olympic Finals in Dublin next weekend.
LADIES DAY OUT
Tickets are now on sale for the Ladies Day in the Woodenbridge Hotel on July 1, with glass of prosecco and afternoon tea, 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., 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.
PATRON DATE
Askinagap: Sunday, June 24, at 2 p.m.
NOTES CONTACT
Email annacurra@gmail.com or phone 083 3136925 by 9 p.m. on Sunday evening. be offered for all the families in the locality who have lost a baby due to miscarriage, lost a baby around the time of birth or a child who died young. Hymns during Mass will be sung by the Avondale Voices Choir.
COMMUNITY GAMES
County Wicklow Track and Field finals will take place next Saturday, June 16, in Shillelagh. Please gather for the parade from 9 a.m. collecting singlet and label from your coaches. Please wear white t shirt with dark shorts. Bring plenty of water, sun cream (we hope) and a picnic. The first place winners from the athletic finals will qualify for the Aldi National Festival in August 17 to August 19 in UL Limerick.
We would like to wish our young athlete Kevin Moran all the best in the National Special Olympic Finals in Dublin next weekend.
GAA NEWS
Our adult team had a convincing win in the Division 3 league last week defeating Newcastle on 1-17 to 1-7 score line. This was a good team performance and the game was played in a sporting and positive manner by both sides in front of a good home crowd.
Our next outing is away to Hollywood on Tuesday evening 12th at 8 p.m. and our next home game is against Eire O’g on Tuesday the 19th at 8 p.m.
Congratulations to the Aughrim/Annacurra camogie Féile Team, who won out the under-14 Regional Féile in Monaghan last weekend. This was a great achievement by a dedicated group of young players. Field day.
This year’s field day will be held in the GAA pitch on Sunday, June 17.All the usual attractions will be there including Juvenile matches, children’s races etc. something for everyone.
LOTTO
on Monday last, June 4, Matchthree winners were Des Burton, Dermot Leeson c/o BB and May O’Brien. The jackpot was won by Johnny Dunne. The jackpot is €1,500.
CEMETERY MASSES
The annual Mass and blessing of the graves in Askinagap will take place on Sunday, June 24, at 2.00.pm.
The annual Cemetery Masses and blessing of the graves will take place as follows: Upper Macreddin Cemetery, Monday, July 16. Lower Macreddin Tuesday, July 17, and Rosahane Wednesday, July 18, All Masses are at 8.00.p.m.
SUMMERTIME YOGA
Summertime Yoga schedule with Yvonne in Aughrim: Wednesday evenings 8 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. Mixed level, beginners welcome. Five weeks €50, drop in rate €13. Text/call Yvonne at 087 6778733 to book or for more details.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Aughrim and district active retirement group celebrated their 10th anniversary with a garden party last week. Many thanks to Paddy O’Toole for allowing us the use of the magical Ballybeg House for the occasion. Our members entered into the spirit of the Victorian theme by dressing in the style of the period. Many of the fabulous outfits were purchased in the vintage section of the New to You shop. The delicious food was supplied by Orla’s kitchen and Mary Graham provided the music and craic. A great day was enjoyed by all. Yoga will continue on Tuesdays till June 19.
MARKET
Aughrim Town and Country Market at the Pavilion every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing sociable morning, catching up with friends and neighbours over a tasty breakfast/brunch or delicious home bakes with a choice of organic barista-style coffee. You will find a great selection of local organic fruit and vegetables, fresh farm eggs, jams, chutneys, home baked breads and cakes, fresh meat and lots more including aran knits and handcrafts.
Visit the thrift shop, playground or enjoy a leisurely walk around the fishing lake... you may even catch a glimpse of the bowlers on the bowling green. For further details please contact Caroline at 086 0865838.
NOTES DEADLINE
Items to be included in the Aughrim notes should be emailed to aughrimnotes@eircom.net before 8 p.m. on Sundays. Do not send attachments.
Winners on June 5: 1st €80 – Mary Donegan, Woodview Pk, Avoca; 2nd €50 – Maya Waldron c/o Ben Tuke; 3rd €30 – Joshua Reid, Avoca. Seller’s prize: Hendleys Shop. Next Draw in Fitzgeralds.
GOLF CLASSIC
We are holding our annual golf classic on Sunday, July 1, in the Woodenbridge Golf Club in aid of the pitch development fund at Avoca NS We would be grateful for any support that your company could give us in relation to fundraising.By contributing you will also be receiving free advertising and positive public relations in the community. That’s because we will be listing your contribution at our golf classic and in our weekly newsletter. If you would like to help, please have a look at our sponsorship arrangements below.
Team – €180.The team competition will be a champagne rumble with two scores counting on every hole. There will also be a prize for the nearest pin and the longest drive. There will be prizes for both ladies and gentlemen. If you would like to enter a team into this competition please contact Pat at 087 2551476. Bookings will only be confirmed on payment of the entry fee. Cheques can be made payable to Avoca National School.
Needless to say, any form of sponsorship would be most welcome. Please see our sponsorship arrangements below. Tee box – €50. Two Tee boxes – €80. Green – €100. Your support is always appreciated.
COFFEE MORNING
stalls, lucky dip, bric-à-brac, bingo. You won’t go hungry with our barbecue and Home Baking. Hope to see you all there.
EXAMS TIME
The local community would like to wish all our local students who are sitting their junior or Leaving Exams in the coming weeks every success and good results in their respective examinations and hopefully receive enough points to extend their further education in the years ahead. Coffee morning.
The coffee morning held recently in aid of the Alzheimers Society was a great success, with a grand total of €1,470 being raised. All money raised will go directly towards the running costs of local Alzheimer Services. A massive thank you to everyone who helped out on the day, and to all those who donated cakes, raffle prizes and plants. Your continued support and generosity is very much appreciated.
TIDY TOWNS