Kilmacanogue
KILMAC CFR
Our local Kilmac Cardiac First Responders Group held their AGM at the Glenview Hotel recently. Congratulations to Martin Hayes who was elected co-ordinator and takes overall charge of Kilmac CFR from the outgoing co-ordinator John Hopkins. Over the last four to five years, the group have managed to install 12 public access defibrillators, promote CPR in the community and have attended almost 150 medical emergencies when called upon by National Ambulance Service Control. A big thank you must go to the Blunnie and O’Toole families from Glencormac and the Red Lane respectively who both hosted CPR awareness events recently. All enquiries to this group should be made to kilmaccfr2020@gmail.com.
KILBRIDE PARISH FASHION SHOW
The Fashion show in aid of Kilbride Parish Church is fast approaching and will be held on Thursday, November 14, in Fisher’s, Newtownmountkennedy at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are priced at just €15 and are available from Georgina at 087 6716745. Guests attending can also avail of a 10% discount on Fishers clothing on the night.
HISTORY LECTURE POSTPONED
The Kilmacanogue History Society wish to inform you all that November lecture, which was to take place on Tuesday, November 5, has now been postponed. Titled ‘The Hunt for the Spanish Armada Falcon Blanco’, the speaker was to be Philip Boucher-Hayes, the well-known RTÉ TV and radio broadcaster, Irish journalist and author and he will still present this at a later date to be announced in November. Apologies to everyone for the short notice.
LIPSYNC TICKETS
Our local Kilmacanogue GAA are hosting a Lipsync Fundraiser in the Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy on Saturday, November 9.
The event promises to be a night to remember with the likes of Gareth Brookes, Bruce Springsteen and even Queen due to make an appearance. Tickets for the event are now on sale and are available from Plucks, Jackie Fox 086 8494655 or Melanie Lee 086 4086597. You can also purchase your tickets up in the clubhouse on Friday nights between 7.10 p.m.
WEEKEND SOCCER ACTION
The Glencormac United under-eights were left very disappointed last week when Enniskerry did not turn up for their match on Saturday but three games did go ahead. The under-nines suffered a heavy defeat to Wicklow Rovers. Despite missing a few players, the young glens did not play as well as the can but hopefully have better luck next time. The under-10s were away to Newtown in a semi-final and lost 3-2 after extra time. Darragh Murray and Matthew Meaken got the goals in a great team performance. Killian Kearns and Arlo McManus Rutter were the star performers for the glens in a tight match. The seniors travelled to Rathnew on Sunday morning and drew 2-2 in a tight game. Simon Doyle gave the Glens a first half lead before Rathnew levelled it on the hour mark. Josh O’Callaghan finished a great move to restore the Glens lead on the 80th minute mark before Rathnew levelled it again with five minutes remaining in what was a fair result. Luke Reynolds was the top performer in a tough game.
GLENCORMAC UNITED CHRISTMAS DRAW
Glencormac United are once again running their popular 5001 Draw which will take place on Saturday, December 7, in Plucks. First Prize is €2,000, second is €1,000 and third is €500 with lots more Cash Prizes on offer and are priced at €20. They are available from any committee member.
KILMACANOGUE DIARY NOTES
If you want an item or a photograph of local interest to appear in the Kilmacanogue Diary, please email colmulligan@eircom.net by midday on Sunday and a reminder that notes are submitted first thing Monday morning.