Carnew
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of Susan Hillard, Raheengraney, who died during the week, her remains were removed from McCrea’s funeral home Carnew on Tuesday to Clonegal for 2 p.m. Mass followed by burial in the adjoining grave yard. To the family and relatives of Harry Pollard, Hacketstown, who died during the week. To the family and relatives of Séamie Doran, The Burrows, who died last week, his remains were removed to Askamore for 11 a.m. Mass followed by burial in the adjoining church yard.
BACK ALLEY DEVELOPMENT
The committee would like to thank the two local National Schools for the children’s poster designs in our recent competition for playground rules. Thanks to Victor Young for the prize vouchers. Congratulations to Jay Molloy, Laoise Doran Scoil Aodan Naofa and to Sydney Sharpe All Saints on their art work. Well done to all the boys and girls for their ideas and suggestions.
COFFEE MORNING
All are invited to come along and support the next fundraiser to develop the Back Alley. A coffee morning will be held in the Old Butchers on the Main Street, Carnew on Saturday July 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., all welcome. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
CABARET
There is a Cabaret in aid of local people with MS on July 6 in Parkview House, Shillelagh music by Jimmy Hogan and Lar Kenny, admission €5 from Siobhain Eade or on the door.
PATRONS
The annual patrons in Carnew and Tomacork is on Sunday, July 15, at 1.15 and 2 p.m., people are advised to come early. The usual field day will take place and donations of cakes, produce, items for the bottle stall and bricà-brac in good condition are most welcome.
GET WELL
Get well wishes go to Kevin Farrell, moylisha. Katie Butler, Ballyellis. Karen Tomkins, Askamore. Aoife Kinsella, Castlewhite.
WEDDING
Congratulations to Danielle Hennessy, Mountain View and Michael O’Loughlin, Monaseed, who were married last week. To Conor Crowley, Croneyhorn and Kelly Keogh, Annacurra, who were married last week.
SPLIT THE POT
The winner of Scoil Aodan Naofa Carnew split-the-pot on June 22 was Laura Doyle winning €184. The last split-the-pot for the summer was on the 29th.
GET WELL MASS
A very special get well Mass for Robert Nolan will be held in Killavaney Church on Saturday, July 14, at 7.30 p.m. Join Rev Raymond Gahan and Fr Pat O’Brien and the Talbotstown/ Tynock singers for this special Mass for Robert’s recovery, all are welcome donation box at the door for Robert.
RINGS TOURNAMENT
A mixed doubles rings tournament will be held on July 6 in Kenny’s Lounge, Carnew at 9 p.m. in aid of the Robert Nolan fund. Robert is a young guy who is suffering from Lymes Disease and is need of treatment. Raffle on the night prizes welcome.
BALLOON BURST
A Balloon burst will take place on Monday, August 6, at 5 p.m. in Murphys Tinahely, two balloons will contain €250 plus lots of other prizes, tickets €5 available from any of the committee, all proceeds towards the Robert Nolan fund.
TINAHELY WALKERS
Our Wicklow Way walks continue with the following: On Sunday, July 8, the walk is from Glenmalure to Glendalough. Grade A, 15km, five hours, meeting at 9.15 a.m., Glenmalure. On Sunday, July 15, the walk is from Glendalough to Luggala Gates. Grade A, 17km, five hours, meeting at 9.15 a.m., Glendalough. Buses are being hired as appropriate.
Keep an eye on these notes or the club Facebook page for further details. As well as the usual advice about bringing proper food and clothing we also ask you to make a realistic assessment of your fitness levels and stamina. All Wicklow Way modules are graded A and are from 15km to 25km in length.
AGRICULTURAL SHOW
The Carnew Agricultural Show is on Saturday, July 21. Schedules available now. For digital version email carnewagrishow@ gmail.com or text name and address to 087 1429325 for postal version. Closing date for entries for inclusion in the Show Catalogue is Thursday, July 12.
KILRUSH DRAMA GROUP
As part of the programme of events planned to welcome our Canadian visitors who are coming to the area from July 14 to July 21 in conjunction with the Canadian/Coolattin Connection, Kilrush Drama Group under the direction of Mick Byrne will present ‘Flight to Grosse Ile’ an award winning play by Nenagh schoolteacher, Jim Minogue – which deals with various aspects of the Great Famine of the 1840s.
This is a most ambitious production and is about an Irish family forced to emigrate to Canada at the height of the Great Famine. There are over 50 characters involved in this production which is a moving portrayal of the journeys undertaken by Irish emigrants in their quest for a new life at the other side of the atlantic.
The cast includes actors, musicians, singers and dancers. Playing the two main lead roles are Timmy Connaughton and Kate Power with a huge back up of supporting actors including, Jimmy Spellacy, Lar Duffy, Martin Hayden, Maurice Ruth, Garry Lombard, Kieran Tyrell, John Young, Fergus Garrett, Séamus Burnell, Richard Kimmons, Margaret Nolan and Eddie McGlynn to name just a few. Paddy Byrne on sound is playing a key role in the preparations as most of the dialogue and music is being pre-recorded. Paddy’s expertise in this area is paramount to the success of the production. Another key element of the production is the music for which Lar Duffy is responsible. Also paramount to the production is the lighting for which Kevin McEvoy’s expertise will come into play.
The costume department for the huge cast, comprise Jacinta Kavanagh, Cathy Tighe, Alyssa Henbridge, Mary Doyle and Louise Fox. Jacinta and Cathy are also in the cast along with Anne Sheridan, Mary Jo Byrne and Mary Doran. Some of the younger members of the cast include Cora Tyrell, Olivia Matthews, Aoife and Caitlin Clauson.
The play/pageant will be staged in St Brigid’s Hall Carnew on July 19 and 20. Admission: €10.
CARNEW MUSICAL SOCIETY
Further auditions for Carnew Musical Society’s production of My Fair Lady will take place in St Brigid’s Hall, Carnew this coming Friday July 6. The production will take place in St Brigid’s Hall from Monday, November 26 – Saturday, December 1.
To express an interest in auditioning and receive audition pieces, please email carnewmusicalsociety@gmail.com.
Best wishes to Niall O’Keeffe and Declan Hennessey, who celebrated their 21st birthday over the weekend.
FAMILY FUN DAY
The weather was glorious in Coolboy Community Field for the end of year Coolafancy National School family fun day. The kids were kept entertained on bouncy castles, throwing wet sponges and taking part in the sports day activities while their parents relaxed and enjoyed the barbecue Credit is due to all the children who were so well behaved and performed so well in the three legged races, sack races, welly throwing and much more.
All at Coolafancy NS wish to thank everyone who turned out on the day and supported the fundraising so generously. A special thank you to all our sponsors, supporters and volunteers. The day would not have been possible without your generosity.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Coolboy Christmas Lights are holding their AGM on Saturday, July 28, at 8 p.m. in the Little Moon. We are looking for more volunteers and any suggestion to try and improve the night. New members and ideas are more than welcome. secretary read minutes and correspondence. Mary o Connor gave us a report on our outing to Killmacuragh Gardens which will take place on the 4/7/18.
The competition for the poem was won by Mary o Connor. Our next guild meeting will be September 20. Our guest speakers were Olivia Copeland and Ita Finerty from Toast Masters, which was very interesting to enhance our communications and leadership skills. The Toast master club is in the Courthouse Art Centre every second Tuesday of every month and it is well worth a visit. We finished off the evening with a beautiful supper and wine supplied by Mary o Connor and Reita Elliott.
KILLAVENEY PATRON