Annacurra

GAA NEWS

We wish to sympathise with the Loftus and O’Connor families on their recent losses and also the Codd family on Sam’s passing.

Lotto – Results January 28. Numbers 4, 6, 13, 23. No jackpot winner match-three winners: Clive Horan, Kilpipe; James, Hannah, Oliver and George Doyle; Martin Darcy, Glenmalure; John Connolly, Aughrim jackpot next week: €4,650.

DARKNESS INTO LIGHT

Save the Date – The Darkness into Light walk in aid of Pieta House will take place in Tinahely on Saturday, May 11, at 4.15 a.m. Your support would be greatly appreciated for this worthy cause. Route plan and further information available later or check Pieta House website.

‘ECLIPSED’

Tinahely Variety Group will present ‘Eclipsed’ by Patricia Burke Brogan in Tinahely Community Hall on Wednesday the sixth, Thursday the seventh, Friday and Saturday, February 8, and nine, at 8 p.m. nightly, before embarking on the festival circuit. Booking is essential. Call 085 8364244.11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. only.

45 CARD GAME

45 Card game on February 8 starting at 9 p.m. in the Saltee.

WHIST

There will be a whist drive in Annacurra Community hall on Saturday, February 9, starting at 9 p.m.

NOTES

Items for Annacurra notes can be emailed to annacurra@gmail. com or phoned to 083 3136925 by 8 p.m. on Sunday evening. February 5, at which new officers and committee were appointed. I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of all our members to say a huge thank you to Margaret Brady and Anne Thornton, who are stepping down after over 10 years as chairperson and vice-chairperson for all their hard work and dedication. Chair Yoga will recommence on Tuesday, February 12, for three weeks. €15 is due on the day in an envelope with your name.

SCHOOL ENROLMENT

Anyone wishing to enrol their child in junior infants in Sacred Heart NS Aughrim, for the academic year commencing September 2019, should contact the school on or before this Friday, February 8, Please contact 0402 36279.

GAADRAW

A warm welcome to all at Aughrim Town and Country Market, Rednagh Road, every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy the buzz in the Pavilion Cafe as you catch up with friends over coffee and treats. Delicious brunches and light lunches are also on offer. Fresh local produce available, including organic fruit and vegetables, locally produced meat, eggs, preserves and fresh home baked bread and cakes. You may even find that special gift from our craft stalls. Please contact Caroline at 086 0865838 for further information.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST CLINIC

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.

NOTES DEADLINE

It’s that time of year again when membership fee is now due. Please put in an envelope with your name and give to any committee member by February 15. All our activities have resumed after the Christmas break if any member would like to join an activity please contact 087 1334590. now taking enrolments for September 2019. If you wish to enrole your child please contact the school office for an Application Form at 0402 37246 or call into the office during school hours.

SYMPATHY

The local community extend their deepest sympathy to the Byrne and Butler families, Croghan View on the death of their sister Sarah Rapple, Gorey, whose burial took place in St Michael’s Cemetery Gorey on last Tuesday.

BIRTHDAYS

A five-week session of yoga with Maura is under way on Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the club house in Castletown. To book text Maura at 087 7866349.

Chair Yoga with Sarah has resumed on Mondays at 10.45 a.m. in the Anchor Bar (side door into the function room) for a six weeks session. No need to book just come along and give it a go. Chair yoga lessens the impact of chronic illnesses and pain. It reduced stress and improves mental health. It is particularly good for anyone wanting to improve flexibility and strengthen their joints after injury or illness.

If yoga is not your thing, why not come along on Thursday nights for some SOSA dance fitness. Low impact, high energy and tonnes of fun. Over 35 international dance styles ballroom. latin, disco, salsa etc, something for everyone on Thursday night at 8.15 p.m. in the club house Castletown to book or call or text Anita 086 3866598 places are filling up fast.