Carnew
TINAHELY WALKING CLUB
On Sunday, April 2, the walk will be at Kirikee/Glenmalure (Grade B/C, 10km, three hours) meeting in Tinahely at 10.30 a.m. or Glenmalure Hotel car park at 11 a.m. On Sunday, April 9, the walk will be at Crossbridge and Tomnafinnogue (Grade B, 12km, three hours) meeting in Tinahely at 10.30 a.m. Please ensure to wear proper walking boots, to bring adequate food and drink and to pack (or wear) rain gear.
DRAMA FESTIVAL
The 13th South Wicklow Drama Festival was opened Friday night, March 24, last in St Brigid’s Hall, Carnew by the chairman of the ADCI, Mr John Travers. The festival got off to a great start with a comedy by Tommy Marren, The Banshee of Crokey Hill which was performed by Kilworth Dramatic Society from Cork.
Performing tonight (Tuesday the 28th) is Gorey Little Theatre Group with their production of Tribes by Nina Raine and tomorrow night Bridge Drama Group will present An Inspector Calls.
The festival will continue on Thursday and Friday with the Trappe Family by Sillan Players, Shadow of a Gunman by Seán O’Casey and the final play of the festival will be Agnes of God by Bunclody/Kilmyshall Drama Group.
The plays start at 8 p.m. nightly with the exception of the final night’s play which commences at 7.30 p.m.
MUSICAL SOCIETY 50TH
Carnew Musical Society will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an Anniversary Concert on Easter Sunday night, April 16, in St Brigid’s Hall commencing at 8 p.m.
Rehearsals are well under way for this once in a lifetime concert, which has brought over 50 past and present members together under the musical direction of Lar Duffy to perform what will be a wonderful and nostalgic trip down memory lane.
Many of those who have played principal roles with the society will be performing in the concert along with lots of familiar faces from choruses over the years. Choreographer for the past two shows, Graham Finnerty, will be taking on the role of directing the concert.
Tickets at a cost of €15 for Adults and €10 for Students are now available from Mrs Kennedy, Main Street Carnew, from Carnew Training and Development Centre or from any of the Carnew Musical Society Committee.
CODE OF ETHICS WORKSHOP
A Code of Ethics workshop has been organised in conjunction with Carnew camogie club for Friday, April 14, at 7.30 in Coláiste Bhríde. Please be sure to spread the word and make it your high priority to attend.
GET WELL
Get well wishes go to Mike Doyle, Ballyellis.
SPLIT THE POT
The winner of Scoil Aodan Naofa Carnew split-the-pot was Mary Brennan Lancaster winning €255, tickets only €2 from the school or local shops.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of Dick Byrne, Beechmount, who died during the week and was buried in Dublin on Wednesday. To the family and relatives of Tom Doran, Kevin Street, Tinahely, who died during the week and was buried on Sunday in Killavaney cemetery.
SOCIAL DANCE
The Social Dance on this Friday in Askamore from 9.30 p.m. with music by the Moynihan Brothers, food served, admission €8, all welcome.
KARE FUNDRAISER
Tea, coffee, cakes and sandwiches galore will be served in the ‘Tea Room’ Community Hall, Tinahely on Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds from this fundraiser to KARE Tinahely Local Service.
This springtime event will be held in conjunction with the upcoming Wicklow Fleadh 2017 in Tinahely. KARE is a voluntary organisation which was founded in 1967 by parents and friends of people with an intellectual disability.
Fundraising is a vital source of additional income for Kare. The Tinahely Local Service was established in 2003 and ensures that individuals with intellectual disabilities, can avail of the service in their own community and as close to their home as possible. The catchment area includes Tinahely, Annacurra, Clonmore, Carnew, Shillelagh, Coolboy, Aughrim and Hacketstown.
A special thanks to our local Tinahely branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann for generously making this fundraiser possible for Kare. So bring your family, friends and neighbours along to enjoy the best of traditional music and culture.
There will be plenty of tea and coffee to go round as well as a selection of delicious home-made cakes and tasty sandwiches. Many thanks for your valued support to Kare.
BINGO
The next bingo is on Sunday, April 2, and April 16 at 2.30 p.m., all welcome.
KNOCK PILGRIMAGE.
Kilaveney Parish Tinahely Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Saturday/Sunday, July 1, and two. A bus will depart from Tinahely on Saturday, July 1, at 9 a.m. We will stop for a coffee break on the journey to Knock. There will be an evening meal with bed and breakfast in the Knockhouse Hotel. The bus will return from Knock on Sunday, July 2. There has been a very good response to this pilgrimage.
The cost of the bus will be based on the number of people travelling. More information and bookings to: Tel: 086 8700843. All are welcome to participate in this pilgrimage and encouraged to join in prayer as we honour Our Lady of Knock. Members of Parishes in the surrounding areas are most welcome.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Congratulations to Shillelagh No.1 National School on winning the County Wicklow Community Games under-14s Quiz Final 2017 on Friday, March 24, held at Annacarra Community Centre. It was a closely fought contest that required four tie-breakers to decide the eventual winners.
The other teams that represented Shillelagh CG on the night were Coolfancy NS and Tinahely N.S who had two teams. Many thanks to the principals and teachers for preparing the students.
Shillelagh No.1 NS will now go on to represent Wicklow at the all-Ireland Community Games Finals to be held at the National Sports Campus in Abbotstown on May 6. Best wishes to all concerned.
Athletics Training – takes place every Tue and Thursday evening on Shillelagh GAA pitch between 6: 30-7: 30 for ages 5-16. The annual registration fee is €5 per child. New participants are warmly welcomed to join us. For full details find us on Facebook as Shillelagh Comm-Games or contact 087 6207193.
GET WELL
Get well wishes go to Mary Hall, Coollattin Road, Carnew
BIRTHDAY
Happy 70th birthday to Mick Sinnott, Croneyhorn.
An Online Photography Competition is being run for children under 12 years of age. Spot the signs of spring on the Railway Walk and its extension over the next few weeks and take your best photo. Email it, with the name and age to info@tinahely. ie or post on the event page of Facebook Tinahely Community Projects to be entered. First, second and third prize. Have fun and ENJOY.
WALKING CLUB
On Sunday, April 2, the walk will be at Kirikee/Glenmalure (Grade B/C, 10km, three hours) meeting in Tinahely at 10.30 a.m. or Glenmalure Hotel car park at 11 a.m. On Sunday, April 9, the walk will be at Crossbridge and Tomnafinnogue (Grade B, 12km, three hours) meeting in Tinahely at 10.30 a.m.
Please ensure to wear proper walking boots, to bring adequate food and drink and to pack (or wear) rain gear.
GET VOCAL
Get Vocal will be starting back on Friday, March 31, at 2.15 p.m. in the Courthouse in Tinahely. Welcome back to everyone and a warm welcome to new members. This is going to be a fantastic journey and great fun. Queries to Bridget at 086 3122929.
On March 20, the numbers drawn were 1, 10, 19 and 24. Bonus No. 7; No jackpot winner. No match-three winners: luckydip winners: Micheál Morris, Ann Lynch, Killian Rheinsch, Ken And Der Nolan. Next lotto jackpot €5,200. Next draw in Murphy’s Hotel on Monday, March 27.
KNOCK PILGRIMAGE
Kilaveney Parish Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Saturday/Sunday, July 1, and two. A bus will depart from Tinahely on Saturday, July 1, at 9 a.m. We will stop for a coffee break on the journey to Knock. There will be an evening meal with bed and breakfast in the Knockhouse Hotel. The bus will depart from Knock on Sunday, July 2.
There has been a very good response to this pilgrimage. The cost of the bus will be based on the number of people travelling. Bookings and more information to: Tel: 086 8700843. All are welcome to participate in this pilgrimage and encouraged to join in prayer as we honour Our Lady of Knock.
WHIST DRIVE
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