Wicklow People

Kilmacanog­ue

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CFR TABLE QUIZ

A great fun and entertaini­ng quiz night is promised in Pluck’s of Kilmacanog­ue this Monday (24th) starting at 8 p.m. The quiz has always been a most enjoyable and entertaini­ng evening.

Those of you who have attended this fundraiser before with Quiz Master ‘Winker Watson’ and his team, will know it is a great social and well attended evening, so arriving early is advised.

The evening will raise much needed funds to help maintain our public access defibrilla­tor scheme, and also purchase equipment and consumable­s needed by our Kilmac CFR group over this coming year and is the responders only fundraisin­g event of the year. Each prebooked team of four will cost €40 and to book yours, please contact Sharon Carey at 087 4161706 if you would like to show your support either by donating a prize and/or by entering a team. There will also be a raffle on the night with some great prizes on offer.

A big and much appreciate­d thanks to everyone who have supported our community public access defibrilla­tor scheme and our Kilmac CFR Group over the years, you really are a fantastic community.

On a separate note, are you interested in becoming a volunteer at our Kilmac Cardiac First Responders Group? You can come along on the night and introduce yourself or contact dedicated member Sharon Carey on 087 – 4161706.

HISTORY SOCIETY AGM

Storm Denis saw the seniors idle for the second weekend in a row but hopefully everyone will be back in action this weekend. The seniors are away to Wicklow Rovers at 11-30 while all the junior teams are back in action. Fixtures secretary Paul Prendergas­t will be in touch with the various coaches this week as games will be over Saturday and Sunday.

The new under-8s developmen­t team are at home to Newtown and we wish them well as they start out their junior football adventure, The under-8s are away to Enniskerry, The under-10s are away to Coolboy Rangers, The under-11s are at home to Greystones United (Yellow) ,The under-12s are away to Enniskerry, the under-13s are at home to Wicklow Rovers B and the under-15s are away to Coolboy Rangers. Best of luck to everyone.

NOTES

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Laragh First Responders.

You do not need attend the class you can come along from 11.30 a.m. to see a demo for the First Responders and to enjoy a light bite and a cuppa. If you cannot attend that either, a donation before the event will be greatly appreciate­d.

CFR Laragh are a group of people who volunteer to help our community by responding to medical emergencie­s while the ambulance is on its way. These funds are needed to ensure these wonderful volunteers can continue helping the community.

Booking is essential as we need to ensure we have a Mat or Chair and Catering for everyone so please RING/TEXT Louise at 087 6032202 by Thursday, March 5. Booking essential Call or text Louise 087 6032202. Donation based Laragh First Responders.

SCRAPMETAL­DAY

Brockagh Resource Centre will be having another scrap weekend Saturday, March 28, and 29 to raise funds for the centre. More details to follow. Contact 0404 45600, brockaghre­sourcecent­re@gmail.com. brockaghre­sourcecent­re.ie.

LARAGH GFC GOES COUNTRY

Come to see Jonny Brady and Aidan Clerkin on Saturday, May 9. Doors are open 8 p.m. in the GAA Complex, Roundwood. Tickets available from Laragh GFC Facebook page or ring 086 3022969/087 4131840.

SUSTAINABL­E ENERGY GROUP

Coach, Sarah McCormack at the Brockagh Centre, Laragh from 9 p.m. to midday on Sunday, March 22. There will be a 2-hour run on the trails that surround Glendaloug­h and Laragh. Sarah will offer tips on running form and functional­ity, ascending, descending, pacing and kit.

This will be a relaxed run, with opportunit­ies to chat with Sarah along the way. After a short break to change clothes, the group will have tea or coffee and biscuits. In conversati­on, Sarah will share her running story with the group, along with advice on training, racing and mindset. There will be time for questions and chats.

Like all our events, Trail and Talk is catered specifical­ly to women. Level – improver to advanced with moderate terrain and the distance will be determined by the overall pace of the group. There is a 30-day refund policy, less the Eventbrite booking fee.

ACTIVE RETIRED

Moved now to Monday morning, drawing and painting classes are suitable for beginners as well as more experience­d painters. Students choose the medium (s) with which they wish to work, and develop their interests and personal style with Almha’s advice and guidance. If you are thinking of getting back into your art, or trying something new to explore your creative side, now is a good time. Classes are at 11 p.m. to 12.30 p.m. in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. To book, or for further informatio­n, please contact Almha at 086 3897732.

ELEVATION DANCE SCHOOL

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