Johnstown & Thomastown
OLD KILNENOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tour of Ballymanus area with Helen Byrne on Saturday, July 28. Leaving Ballyfad at 1 p.m. If you would like to join the tour, please contact us. To find out about our next meeting or talk or to become a member please contact Damian at 085 7753772, email info@oldkilnenor.com or check out oldkilnenor.com. To be added to the contact list to receive texts about the next event please send your name and number. New members always welcome.
VINTAGE CLUB
The Coolgreany first Vintage Day will be held in Coolgreany on Sunday, September 9, plans for the day are advancing well so far, and it is hoped to have a very big response on the day with vintage cars and tractors of all vintage years on exhibit, the plan is to have auto jumble stalls and vintage Dress also. Entertainment on the field will be provided by Stacey Breen with her lovely versions of old country and western music. All exhibits and trade stands must be on the field by midday, and all vehicles must have their own insurance. For further information Contact Seán 087 2076335, Geraldine 087 2038213, Alan 085 7299468.
The following are the committee officers: chairman: Dan Kennedy, Vice-chairman: Seán Kealy, secretary: Geraldine O’Rafferty, treasurer: Alan Flood.
The committee are appealing to anyone who has an Interest in Vintage Cars or Tractors to Join our club, the membership fee is set at a very reasonable sum of €25, and everyone is welcome to join. Next Meeting on next Wednesday evening at 8.30 p.m.
GYMKHANA
The annual Coolgreany Gymkhana will be held in Coolgreany on Sunday, September 23, in Coolgreany, and plans are advancing favourably for that day, which is always very worth – while with some lovely trophies and cups to be won, and also some very good prizes in the very popular dog show section.
TIDY TOWNS
The keep Wexford Beautiful Competition is taking place over the next few weeks and the committee are asking people to keep the grass verges and footpaths litter-free, the village is looking well with all the seats, tables, flower pots and hanging baskets looking splendid. The recent barbecue was a great success on a lovely sunshine evening, and thanks to everyone who helped in any way, the children had a great time playing while the parents enjoyed the chatting, a big thank you to Cillian and Co for cleaning the path ad also the 1798 stone for the occasion, thanks to everyone who gave donations big and small. Tidy Towns uses the returns for the flowers and equipment.