Kilmacanogue

BLESSING OF THE GRAVES

The annual blessing of the graves in Kilmacanogue will take place on Sunday, August 19, at 3 p.m. As always, it will begin in the Old Graveyard and then up to the new cemetery. Please make every effort to tidy up a grave that might not have someone to look after it in close proximity of your own loved ones.

SUSAN BARRY RETIRES

Last week was both a joyous and yet sad day in Kilmacanogue NS as we bid farewell to Susan Barry. Susan was honoured with a Retirement Party hosted by Kilmacanogue NS parents’ association as she is retiring after 29 years of dedicated service in Kilmacanogue NS All staff members wish her well and all the best for the next chapter in her life.

The Kilmacanogue Horse Show is coming up now at the end of the month and once again, it is clashing with first day of the Bray Air Show. Unfortunately, unknown to the committee at the time, the Bray Air show also changed the date of their show so it is clashing again and could not change back because the summer show schedule had been set and then be in competition with other shows in Wicklow and Wexford. However, it will not affect the brilliant Horse Show to much it is hoped and everyone will have a wonderful weekend of events for locals all on same weekend.

Families could come to the show on Saturday for an active day getting ‘up close and personal’ to animals, giving their children pony rides, entering the family dog is the friendliest dog show in Ireland, face-painting, photography etc. not forgetting the fabulous Irish Horse breeds all on show, the obedient pony competition, the children’s fancy dress, the ‘style and appearance’ competitions. Two other items of note are as follows:

(1). Lots of volunteers from Local Charities act as Safety Stewards at Kilmacanogue Horse Show. Safety always comes first at Kilmacanogue Horse Show but it’s a lot of work stewarding a 40-acre site and making sure horses, ponies are kept to separate walkways away from people, prams, dogs and wheelchairs. This year volunteers from several charities join the Irish Kidney Association, who have acted as Safety Stewards at Kilmacanogue Horse Show over previous years. Volunteers from Bray Purple House Cancer Support, Spinal Injuries Ireland, Newcourt School and Bray Lakers will be donning Hi Viz Vests as official

It is hard to believe that it is now just over a month since we lost Bobby Messett in tragic circumstances. Glencormac United in conjunction with the Messett family are running two fundraisers in his memory and the club appeal for your support.

On Friday, July 13, A Glencormac over-35s selection will face Garden County 35s at Ryders Field at 6.30 p.m. Players will pay €20 to tog out and all are welcome. Alan Prendergast has organised this and is also hosting an auction afterwards in Plucks and if you can help, please contact him at 086 6041232.

Then on Friday, August 24, the Bobby Messett Memorial golf classic will take place. This will be a relaxed four member Scramble and is at a cost of €240 per team which includes Green fees, Prizes and a meal after in Plucks with music on the night. This event was only launched on Sunday and at time of going to print, 23 of the 30 team slots were booked but still a few available around Lunchtime. Please contact Trevor Carr at 086 3286300 to book your team but if you cannot make it, a Tee Box Sponsor would be greatly appreciated at €100 and please contact Liam Finnerty to arrange same at 086 6074821.

Mark Kinsella Funeral Directors have very kindly boosted the fund by donating a €1,000, Charlesland Golf Club have been

As the soccer season drew to a close, the annual Tommy Earls Awards Night took place in Newtown last Friday. Glencormac United have had a wonderful season and this was recognised with Nay Watters winning the Divison one Player of the year and Damien Griffin and Colm Mulligan scooping the Divisional Managers of the Year Award. Sam O’Callaghan just missed out on the Young Player of the Year Award but a fantastic achievement to be shortlisted as he has just turned 18.

Gary Messett was honoured with an Achievement Award by the league and wished the very best as he represents Ireland in the Euro’s this summer.

Colm also received the Wicklow League Overall Clubperson of the Year and seing that his friend Peadar Smyth won the GAA Clubperson last year, delighted to level the score with ‘Smythy’. Well done to all the Glens but the goal now is to improve on the season just gone.

Mary Davies is a renowned author, gardener, historian, books editor and a former resident of Oldbridge. She has written extensively over the years about the wonders of Wicklow of times past and present.

As part of the Baltynanima Pure Mile, we are delighted to include this event where Mary will read a selection of her writings about Wicklow and there will be an opportunity for the audience to ask her questions. The talk will start at 3.30 p.m. in Roundwood Parish Hall on Saturday, July 21, and will finish by 5 p.m. This is a free event. All welcome.

OUR LADY’S ISLAND

There will be a pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Island on Sunday, August 19, leaving Roundwood at 10 a.m. from the Parish Hall. Cost is €65 per person which includes the bus, scones and dinner. Money and names to Susan at 087 76273032 before August 1.

WHIST

A pilgrimage to Medjugorje leaves on October 10 for seven nights. Cost €669 which includes Flights (Aer Lingus) Insurance, Half Board in house beside church. Transfers to and from Medjugorje. For more information/booking contact Mary King at 087 2185067.

WALKING GROUP

The Roundwood Whizzers Walking Group will now meet at the Knockraheen entrance (Newtown Road R765) to the Upper Vartry Reservoir at 7 p.m. every Wednesday for the summer months. There are now a range of walks to suit all levels of ability. Come along to walk at your own pace for approximately one hour..

ANGEL HEALING

Deep Relaxation, Peace, Angelic Guidance and Hands on Energy Healing is what you will experience on Monday evenings in the Parish Hall Roundwood at 7.30.For more information contact Mary at 087 9819420.

CEILI DANCING LESSONS

Adult ceili dancing classes are held every Wednesday night in the parish hall from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Learn to solo dance and also group dances under the tuition of Aoife, Cian and Eimear

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