Tinahely
LORNA SAYS THANK YOU
Wicklow Rose, Lorna Mallick would like to take this opportunity to thank the community of Tinahely and the wider Wicklow area for all the support and well wishes she received in the coming months up to the Rose of Tralee. A total of €2,500 was raised during fundraising, €1,500 to Pieta House and €1,000 to the Robert Nolan Recovery Fund.
Lorna says: ‘I had the most incredible experience during the Rose of Tralee. I look forward to my year ahead as the 2018 Wicklow Rose and the many opportunities it will present to me’.
CREDIT UNION CAR DRAW
Baltinglass Credit Union will be holding their next Car/Cash Draw in the Hacketstown Sub Office on Friday, September 28, at 6.30 p.m. If you have not already joined this Credit Union car draw, you can do so by filling out an entry form and dropping it into any of the six offices. €40 per year entry fee. All proceeds of the draw are raffled off to the Members in the draw. It is fully supervised and all Members are welcome to attend.
WALKING CLUB
On Sunday, September 16, walk is at Curracloe/Ravenswood, Wexford, Grade C, 10km, 2.5 hours. Meet at Curracloe 10 a.m. (car-pooling from Tinahely or Avoca). As usual, please ensure to wear proper walking boots, to bring adequate food and drink and to pack (or wear) rain gear.
MUSIC LESSONS
Classes in traditional Irish music and singing take place in Coolfancy National School on Fridays from 6.30 p.m. We cater for a wide range of instruments including fiddle, flute, guitar and many more. Young people from the age of six can come along and learn to play an instrument in a relaxed environment with experienced tutors. Beginners and advanced musicians are welcome. For more details please contact 087 6284848 or check out our Tinahely CCÉ Facebook page. 2018 marks our 15th year of passing on traditional music and singing to the young people of our community – be a part of it.
KNOCKANANNA CARBOOT
The monthly car boot sales in Knockananna will resume in the hall on Saturday, September 29. A pitch costs €10 and anyone can sell their ‘pre-loved’ items. The Tidy Towns welcomes donations of Bric o’ Brac which we sell on our stall and all money goes towards funding the Tidy Towns activities in the village. We welcome all visitors even if you are not buying or selling to pop in for cuppa and a chat with the neighbours. The hall is open from 8 a.m. so that people can setup before the rush begins.
KNOCKANANNA AUCTION
The hall committee will host an auction on Sunday, October 7, at 2 p.m. in the hall in Knockananna. Donations of saleable items would be welcomed so a huge opportunity for people to recycle items that they no longer need.
Please contact Patricia O’Keeffe or Monica Canna to arrange pickups. The committee have worked hard to keep the hall open and need financial support, so your donations are appreciated by the wider community and of course your purchasing lots of things on the day will be a huge help.
THE FARM SHOP
Basket making at the Farm Shop September 29 th from 10 a.m. till four. 30 p.m. wonderful day, price includes materials for your basket, morning coffee, Lunch and afternoon tea. €85 for the day please call Philip at 087 8168457 to book a place.
We are now taking bookings for pumpkin picking here at the Farm Shop, places booking up fast, Head out to the pumpkin patch on a tractor, collect your pumpkin, face painting, hot chocolate, entry into the barn. €15 per child adults free. Must book with Philip at 087 8168457.