Annacurra
TABLE QUIZ
The Annacurra Parish table quiz takes place on Saturday, October 19, at 9 p.m. in the Saltee, €40 per table of four. Come along, support and have some fun.Many thanks in advance.
SHEEP SHOW
The Aughrim Sheep Show Committee would like to thank everyone who helped make this year’s Show a success, including the buyers, the judges and the staff of Carnew Mart. A special word of thanks to all who supported the Presentation Cabaret in O’Tooles, Aughrim, the proceeds of which will go to St Colman’s Hospital, Rathdrum.
BOWLS CLUB
Annacurra Indoor Bowls Club commenced their 22nd Season on Sunday, September 22. Bowls continues Sunday and Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. for the winter months from September to April.
The club’s AGM took place on Sunday, September 29. The outgoing committee were returned to office unopposed, except Fr John-Paul Sheridan PP replaced Fr Jim Hammel, who retired and moved from the parish a few years ago.
The committee for 2019 – 2020 Season. President: Fr John-Paul Sheridan. Chair. : Jack Lynch. Secretary: Noel Shannon. Treasurer: Ann Lynch. PRO: Kevin Stapleton Snr. Vice-chairman: John Flood. Assistant secretary: Patricia Cassells. Assistant treasurer: Pat Kennedy. Club and Competitions Manager: Kevin Stapleton Snr. Competition Assistants: Noel Shannon and Jack Lynch.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Class iss back on Wednesdays in Annacurra Community Hall from 4.30 p.m. to 5.15 p.m. Cost: €25 per month (monthly fees only). Age group: five to 12 years.
Taekwon Do is renowned for developing focus, coordination, physical strength, self confidence, agility, balance, discipline and respect. For further information or to book a place in class, please contact Doreen at 086 1631271.
TAI CHI/QI GONG
Beginners’ class is back on Wednesday mornings from 11 a.m. to midday in Annacurra Community Hall. Cost €80 for eight-week block. Class suitable for adults of all ages.
Tai Chi and Qi Gong helps to relieve stress, increase stamina, improve balance and prevent falls. It also helps to increase flexibility and mobility and has many other health benefits.
For further information or book a place please contact Ann at 087 6081219. Email solarsoundhealingwicklow@gmail.com.
Ann Martin is a Registered Instructor with the Jade Sun School of Tai Chi and Qi Gong jadesuntaichi.com.
NOTES
Items to be included in Annacurra notes can be emailed to annacurra@gmail.com by 9 p.m. on Sunday evening or phone 083 3136925. October 9 when the jackpot will be €2,800.
ST PAT’S 50/50 DRAW
Winners for September 30: First – €80: Katie and Dylan Tuke, Avoca; second – €50: Betty Bury, Conary; third – €30: Phil Glynn, Glenealy. Seller’s prize: Gerry Harper. Next Draw in Fitzgerald’s.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Members great exercise. Join the Saturday morning strollers, lovely walks and great social gathering, meet in the car park, Avoca at 11 a.m.
Our next trip is Wednesday, October 9, to Croke Park and GAA museum, we will also be stopping off at a garden, coach leaving Avoca car park at 9 a.m. Please book with Joan at 087 2260968 with €10 deposit.
Crochet class has resumed to join please call 087 1334590. to that it was agreed that our 2020 Vintage day Event would be held on Sunday, October 13. Following further discussion, it was agreed to hold our Vintage Car and Tractor Run on Sunday, October 27, starting from Coolgreany a midday and travelling towards Arklow, around by Johnstown, towards Aughrim and back by Wicklow Gap, and returning to Coolgreany. This should be a very interesting and enjoyable afternoons drive.
Follow Coolgreany Vintage Facebook for more up to date information.
TIDY TOWNS RESULTS
Congratulations and well done to the local Tidy Towns Group, who achieved a major lift in their
Congratulations to Castletown-Liam Mellows Senior Football team on reaching the County Senior Football Final after a very good win over St Martin’s. They will now play Gusserane in the final. Good luck to all involved.
LOCAL NOTES
All contributors to our Local Coolgreany notes, please be aware that all notes must be with me by 8 p.m. on Thursday evening at the very latest for publication in the newspapers the following week. Phone 087 4605166.