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ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Well done to our members who braved the elements to walk in the St Patrick’s Day parade. We were delighted to see Fr Jim Hamell, recently retired parish priest of Annacurra, who was honoured by the community when he was selected to head the parade as Grand Marshall. We wish to add our voices to the many in these parts who wish Fr Hamell a long

Come and join us in the Pavilion, Rednagh Road, every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fresh local produce is available from farm fresh meat and vegetables, eggs, freshly baked bread and cakes, seasonal jams and chutneys and healthy options too. A lovely selection of warm Aran knits, jewellery and handcrafts also available.

Do drop in where a warm welcome awaits you. For further information please contact Caroline 086 0865838.

LOTTO

The numbers 3, 10, 14 and 23 were drawn in the Sports club lotto on Monday, March 20,. Match-three winners were Martin Darcy, Christy O’Brien, Aidan Delaney and Garrett Byrne. The

Avoca N.S. is taking enrolments coming academic year. The school has spaces in all classes. If you would like to have, your child enrolled, please call the office on 0402-35331 or email us at avocans@hotmail.com. All pupils welcome.

SCHOOL FUNDRAISER

Avoca National School is holding a Monster Bingo Afternoon on Sunday, April 2, at 3 p.m. in the Avoca Community Hall. The proceeds from this fundraiser will be put towards our next project which will entail installing some additional, all weather surface for the children to play on. Your support would be appreciated. Lots of fantastic prices to be won.

AVOCA COURTHOUSE

Avoca Courthouse is open Monday Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (open through lunch).

RED KITE RELAY RACE

Our second annual 10k and Relay Race will take place on