Annacurra
PLAYGROUND PROJECT
We had a fantastic night in The Saltee on Sunday, well done to all who dressed up. It was great to see so many there. We are delighted to say we raised €6,534 between the raffle and donations on the night. The following are the winners from the monster raffle.
1st Eoin O’Connor print - Shane Whelan, 2nd 1 night B&B Granville Hotel - Angela Murphy, 3rd Ireland rugby jersey - Patrick Lacey, 4th Leinster rugby jersey - Gemma Weld, 5th Druids Glen golf pass - Colette Carr, 6th Aviva family match tickets - Mary Grace, 7th Bespoke furniture from Simply Design Co. - Ivor Lehane, 8th Picnic bench from Abbeylawn - Noel and Judy Lacey, 9th voucher from Bouncy Castles R Us - Kathleen Fitzgerald, 10th Conor Byrne Fitness passes - Karen Sinnott, 11th Dinner for 2 courtesy of O’Neill and Flanagan - Lindsay Hatton, 12th Pure Beauty by Nicola - Fiona Keogh, 13th Lawless’s Hotel Voucher - Noel Donnegan, 14th Breakfast for 2 in Stonecutter - Kathleen Byrne, 15th Van Der Wels Voucher - Cormac Fleming, 16th Kerry Foods Hamper - Pat Doyle, 17th Christmas tree voucher from Woodside Nurseries -Ethan Webb 18th Tray - Martina Halpin
GAA LOTTO
On October 22 numbers drawn were 3, 12, 14 and 15. No jackpot winner. Match-three winner. Lisa Harmond, c/o Lawless’s Hotel. Next week’s jackpot, €2,850.
45 CARD GAME
45 Card game is back on November 9, starting at 8.30 p.m. in the Community Hall, Annacurra. Top score €100.
WHIST
There will be a whist drive in Annacurra Community Centre on Saturday next November 3, starting at 9 p.m.
NOTES
Items for Annacurra notes can be emailed to annacurra@gmail. com or phoned to 083 3136925 by 9 p.m. on Sunday evening.
Yoga will be on next Tuesday, October 23, There is a fashion show being held in Fishers of Newtownmountkennedy on Friday, October 26, starting at 11 a.m. followed by lunch in the Parkview Hotel. We continue to meet in the square on Mondays at 10.30 a.m. for a walk followed by coffee in Lawless’ Hotel.
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
The Vigil Mass on Saturday evening, November 10, at 8 p.m. in church of the Sacred Heart will be celebrated to remember parishioners who have passed away in the last year. Parishioners wishing to have a family member remembered at this Mass should leave their name with a member of the parish pastoral council in the church sacristy.
PUBLIC SOLAR SOUND HEALING SESSION
Learn how to open your energy gates and release stress. Learn how to use two Sound Healing Techniques to release congested energies and support your own healing. There will also be a demonstration of Solar Sound Healing. Cost €15. Venue: Lawless Hotel, Aughrim, Co Wicklow. Date: Monday, November 12, For more information or to book a place please phone Ann Martin 087 6081219. Email solarsoundhealingwicklow@ gmail.com Ann is a registered Practitioner of Solar Sound Healing with jadesunschool.com.
CLEAN UP AND PAINT
Clean Up and paint sessions take place every Saturday and Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at Tinakilly Bridge. The project is to be completed by November 28.
John Murphy MIAPT Physical Therapist clinic is in Aughrim Community Complex on Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For appointments phone 040466168/086 8545157/085 1620301.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
On Sunday, December 2, the well established Christmas Fair organised by the Aughrim Business Association will take place in Lawless’ Hotel from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Many small local businesses present their crafts and services and attract a lot of customers. If you are interested to take a stall please contact Christien Van Bussel at 086 8597267 for more details.(email vanbussel.c@gmail.com)
YOGA CLASSES
Mixed level classes (beginners welcome) at Aughrim Community Sports Complex. Mondays 9.30 a.m. to 10.45 a.m. Wednesdays 8 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. A new six-week course commencing for Wednesday night class on October 24 €60 for six weeks, drop in rate €13 per class. (No class on October 29 and 31, Halloween). Places are limited so please text/ call Yvonne at 087 6778733 to book or for more details. Facebook yvonnedoyleyoga.
CLOTHES COLLECTION.
A fundraising clothes collection in aid of Sacred Heart National School, Aughrim will take place from Monday, November 5, to Wednesday the seventh. Clothes, Shoes, bags, hats, sheets, towels are all welcome. No Duvets or pillows please. Bag Collection Date and Times Monday the fifth – Wednesday, November 7, 8.50. am. 9.10.am. – 1.20.pm. to 1.40. pm. And 2.20.pm. to 2.40.pm. (At the Flag poles to the front of the School. This Collection is open to the whole community so spread the word.
LOTTO
The numbers 10, 16, 18 and 25 were drawn in the sports club lotto on Monday last October22nd. The jackpot was not won. Matchthree winners was: Becky Moules c/o Gossy the jackpot is €3,450.
MARKET
Aughrim Town and Country Market at the Pavilion every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing sociable morning, catching up with friends 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. of the Grand Tour through France and Italy undertaken by the aristocracy of the time. Jessica has spoken before to the society in an informative and entertaining way and will no doubt do so again.
The talk takes place in the RDA Annex (at rear of Rowleys Shop) at 8 p.m. Admission €3 and everyone is welcome.
CHILDRENS PARTY
Rathdrum Tidy Towns held their children’s Halloween dance last Sunday and it was a great success. We would like to thank all those who supported us and the R.D.A. Committee for the use of their hall. a platter of warm finger food.’ Tickets on the Door €10 with door prize and raffle on the night. For further information contact Eric Driver 087 2776282.
CELTIC STARS FC
Celtic Stars bowed out in round three of the FAI Junior cup by a score line on 2-1 to Kilkenny premier outfit Highview Athletic.
This Sunday Stars put on a superb away to Castle Rangers in the league with a 7-3 win; the goals were scored by Jason Cush (4) and Mark Egan (2) and Tomas Kenny completing the scoring to move us up to second in a very competitive league.