Carnew

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. This is a 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

Tinahely CCE will host the Wicklow County Fleadh on Saturday, April 22, in Tinahely NS This festival of traditional music and culture is set to attract entries and visitors from all over the county.

Tea, coffee, cakes and sandwiches galore will be served in the ‘Tea Room’ Community Hall, Tinahely from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds from refreshments will go to Kare Tinahely Local Service. Fundraising is a vital source of additional income for Kare. A special thanks to our local Tinahely Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann branch for generously offering the proceeds from the refreshments to Kare.

Kare provides support to people who have an intellectual disability and their families. The Tinahely Local Service was es-

There was no winner of the GAA lotto numbers were 5, 11, 20 and 26, lucky dips were Sophie Kenny, c/o Aoife Doran. Tony Brennan, c/o Don Hyland. Ella, Drew and Millie Brennan. Cathrine Osborne, Kilcavan. The next draw was April 10 in the Lodge and the jackpot was €5,600.

BINGO

The next bingo is on Sunday, April 16, at 2.30 p.m., all welcome.

GET WELL

Get well wishes go to Eamonn O’Neill, Ballytarsna.

EASTER CEREMONIES

The times for the Easter Ceremonies are as follows. Holy Thursday – Carnew 7.30 p.m., Tomacork 8.30 p.m., Askamore 7 p.m. Kilrush 8 p.m. Good Friday – Carnew

Coolboy Wheelers, the newly formed cycling club will have their usual weekly spin out every Sunday morning, leaving the Little Moon at 9 a.m. Remember to bring money for a well earned tea break. Our new cycling kit has arrived so if anyone is interested in getting a kit or involved in the club contact Stephen (Scally) 087 4681763.

Congratulations to Bob, Declan, John and Martin that completed 127km on Sunday last for charity in Portloaise.

GAA ACTION

Our third league match was played away last Sunday against St Patrick’s and although the team started on a good note closing the first half with a one point lead, the

The first Holy Communion date in St David’s is set for Sunday, May 14, and the Confirmation is on Saturday, May 20. Great preparation work is well under way with the local curates, teachers and the children all involved in preparing for those special days for the children involved both days.

BUS SERVICE TO GOREY

A new local community bus service has just been organised to facilitate our local areas, starting at Old Bus Stop at Inch at 10.24, on to Scarnagh Cross at 10.29 a.m., turning left through Ballykilty for Coolgreany at 10.35 in the Main Street, and finally to St Mogue’s Hall for 10.39 a.m., this service will operate each Tuesday and Friday, and the return trip from Gorey will leave at 4.30 p.m. each Tuesday and Friday (4.30 p.m. each day). The cost is €4 single, or €7 return, Valid Free Travel Passes are accepted. The Bus Phone No. is 087 2348447. Hopefully this new initiative will be well supported.

The annual spring Clean will start in early April, and continue up to the start of the 2K clean-up in association with Wexford Co Co is run in April and May, and we are asking all residents to come out and do a clean-up their roads.

Bags and gloves are available from Maureen, remember the best kept road could be in line for to win a plaque for their work.

HANDBALL LOTTO

There was no winner of the lottery this past week, the jackpot currently stands at €9,800, lotto would tickets are available locally at €2, in Shorts, Coolgreany Post Office, O’Rafferty’s and Liam Clare.

Select any four correct numbers to win or share the big money, or select three correct numbers to win or share €500, Your support is very much appreciated by the club.