Annacurra
GAA CLUB NEWS
Thank you to everyone who supported La Le Club last Sunday. The attendance wasn’t as high as other years but everyone enjoyed the day. The underage matches were very enjoyable. After they were over. The lads played a match for the Ciaran Shannon cup. Gerard Shannon presented the cup to Michael Doyle the winning captain. The day concluded with the duck race in the river. Over 450 ducks set off and congratulations to Mary Carty for winning first prize and Trish O’Keefe on winning second prize.
LOTTO – On August 13 numbers drawn were 1, 10, 24 and 26; no jackpot winner; no matchthree winners. Next week’s jackpot, €2,400. Next week Match 3’s divide €200.
WHIST
There will be a whist drive in Annacurra Community Hall on Saturday night next August 25 starting at 9 p.m.
COMMUNITY GAMES
We had a great weekend in Limerick with our eight finalists getting through to semi-finals and finals. Unfortunately no medals but came close. Congratulations to you all Paraic, Hannah, Anna, Caolin, our under-16 mixed relay team. Laci Jane, Alannah Coleman and Paraic in their individual competitions.
You were all great for travelling supporting and getting into the spirit. Great weekend all national winners in our eyes. Very proud of our Community Games children and club.
SR. BREDA BYRNE
This weekend we celebratebrated the Golden Jubilee of the Profession of Sr. Breda Byrne. We thank God for her witness as a religious in a world where it is becoming harder to proclaim one’s faith. We wish her every blessing for this wonderful occasion. We thank her for her service to the people of God throughout so many years. We wish her well and many happy years in the future.
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. has asked that during the weekend of the Papal visit that priests and Pilgrims be free to attend. With this in mind there will be Heart, Aughrim. No Morning Mass on Sunday, August 26, in church of the Sacred.
ANNUAL SHEEP SHOW
The 51st annual Aughrim Sheep Show and sale will take place in Carnew Mart on Friday, September 7, starting at 9 a.m. Entries forms are available from Alan Kinsella 087 2792157 or padraighealy4@hotmail.com. Presentation Cabaret will be held on the night in O’Toole’s, Aughrim at 9 p.m. Many thanks to all who supported the Commemorative Book. Copies are still available from all committee members for €15.
TAI CHI/QI GONG CLASSES
Learn gentle flowing healing movements that relieve stress, improve flexibility and mobility. Tai Chi and Qi Gong Classes Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Aughrim Sports and Leisure Complex. Cost €80 for a block of eight classes. New block commencing Wednesday, September 5 – beginners welcome.
For enquiries or to book a place call Ann Martin 087 6081219. Email solarsoundhealingwicklow@gmail.com. Ann is a registered instructor with the Jade Sun School of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. She is also a registered practitioner of Solar Sound Healing. See jadesunschool.com
LOTTO
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.
Bingo is played every Wednesday at 8.30 p.m.
MEN’S SHED AGM
5 p.m.) or phone 0402 35211. First come gets place. Don’t leave it too late as there is big interest in trip.
STPATS50/50DRAW
Winners August 13: 1st €80 - Gerry Arthur, Conary; 2nd €50 - Gavin Wolohan, Avoca; 3rd €30 - Josh Cheetham, Avoca. Sellers Prize: Ben Tuke. Next draw in Finns. many other stalls and bric-à-brac. 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 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
Congratulations to all of the local students in our area who have achieved such very good results in the recent Leaving Certificate Exams. we wish all of them every success in what ever road they may wish to travel in the future.
GYMKHANA
The annual Gymkhana will be held in Coolgreany on Sunday, September 23, in Coolgreany, and plans are advancing favourably for that day, which is always very worthwhile with some lovely Trophies and Cups to be won, and also some very good prizes in the very popular Dog Show section.
HANDBALL LOTTO
Coolgreany Handball lotto now stands at €6,500, lotto tickets are available in Jim Short’s, Coolgreany post office, O’Rafferty’s. A new prize format is now in place, with seven lucky dips worth €30 each and one Seller’s prize. No winner last week. Drawn Numbers: 1, 9, 22 and 31. Your weekly support is very much appreciated by the club.