Rathdrum

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The final talk in the Spring series of lectures takes place on Monday, May 8, and is entitled ‘The Famine Roads – A box of old family papers and the horror of the Great Irish Famine’.

The talk, by Charles Egan, is based on six famine documents discovered in the old family farmhouse in Co. Mayo and details the horror of the famine relief roads during one of the most savage episodes of Irish history. They also tell of an impossible, but true, love story which had been spoken of in the family for generations. Charles has told the story of these documents in two novels the Killing Snows and the Exile Breed which have both been received with much acclaim.

To find out more about the background to this intriguing story in Mayo, Wicklow, England and America come along to the Rathdrum Historical Society talk by Charles on Monday, May 8, in Avondale Community College at 8 p.m.

GOLF SOCIETY

since joining as a member) and Alex Sheehan respectively and Alex also had the longest drive on the day. Prizes for ‘nearest the pin’ on the Par three holes were awarded to Anthony Doyle, Caroline Browne, Owen Doyle and Christy Byrne.

Prizes were presented at the club by committee members Arty Byrne and Mick Leonard. Special thanks to Alex Sheehan for organising the event on the day.

The Society’s next event takes place on Saturday, May 13, at Coolatin Golf Club (first Tee off 11.15) when we look forward to another day out and a further strong attendance.

THURSDAY WALKS

Thursdays walk in Clara Vale had an interesting climax when Sam Maguire was on hand to greet the nights 25 participants as they returned to the start point. The trophy, currently held by Dublin Senior footballers, was kindly brought on the night by Ciaran Byrne and there was great excitement as everyone waited their turn to have their photo taken with the trophy.

Contributions were made on the night to the Co. Wicklow fundraising coffee morning for which the trophy was being brought to the various locations on Friday. Our sincere thanks to Ciaran.

This week’s walk takes us to Ballinderry, meeting at the Memorial Park at 7 p.m. and Ballinderry at 7.10. delicious home produce, plants, toys, clothes and much, much more. Everybody welcome.

SPONSORED WALK

The annual Jimmy Cullen, 4A’s Hillwalking Club Sponsored Walk in aid of the children of Chernoybl Foundation (Arklow Gorey Group) takes place on Sunday, May 14. The Walk will take place on the Kyle Loop and the registration tent on the day will be in the Tinahely GAA Carpark opening at 9.15 a.m. Walkers can choose between the 20K or the 10K route. Pre registration and sponsorhip cards are available by contacting Jane Cullen at 087 2703498.

THANK YOU

A huge crowd turned out for the Wicklow Fleadh and Kare event in Tinahely on Saturday, April 22. The aroma of fresh home-baked cakes enticed the fleadh goers and competitors into the community hall through- out the day.

Volunteers served pots of tea and coffee as well as a wide selection of home baked treats including coffee cakes, victoria sponges, chocolate éclairs, cupcakes, apple pies, biscuit cakes and much more. All these delicious offerings were baked by volunteers. Freshly made sandwiches were also served.

In excess of €1,500 was raised from refreshments and proceeds go to Kare Tinahely Local Service. Established in Tinahely in 2003, Kare provides support to people who have an intellectual disability and their families. Thanks to the Tinahely branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann for generously offering the proceeds from the refreshments to Kare.

Sincere thanks to our sponsors. A special thanks to the volunteers who gave so generously of their time and to the bakers for the fantastic variety of homemade cakes and treats. It was the spirit of ‘meitheal’ and working together at it’s very best. Thanks also to the many people who came along especially to lend their generous support to Kare.

Sponsors of refreshments were: Murphy’s Liquidation Furniture, Kerry Foods Shillelagh, Coolattin Free Range Eggs, Ballon Free Range Eggs, Ryan’s Bakery, Murphy’s Hotel, Green Cuisine and Forest Lodge Garden Centre.

PHOTO COMPETITION

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. There will be a first, second and third prize.

WALKING CLUB

On Sunday, April 30, the walk will be at Kanturk (Grade B, 14km, 3.5 hours) meeting in Tinahely at 10 a.m. Please ensure to wear proper walking boots, to bring adequate food and drink and to pack (or wear) rain gear.

GAA LOTTO

On April 24, the numbers drawn were 9, 10, 18 and 26. Bonus No. 21. No jackpot winner. Three match-three winners: Jim Coogan, David Peters and Nicky Murphy. Next lotto jackpot €5,700. Next draw in Maggies on Tuesday, May 2.

VINTAGE RUN

Wicklow Vintage Club proudly present the Vintage Tractor and Car Run at Ballycoog, Woodenbridge, Arklow on Sunday, May 7, at midday.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

If you are living with Depression/Anxiety or any other mental health issue, you may benefit from attending the Tinahely mental health support group. Meetings will take place on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.30 p.m. upstairs in the library building in Tinahely. The cost is €5 per session including tea or coffee. For more information contact John Byrne MIACP (Counsellor/Psychotherapist) at 086 3128497.

DOG OWNERS NOTE

To those that walk their pets on leash, a big thank you. To those that don’t please be aware you are endangering the future of the walks for the wider community. The Railway Walk and extension have a strict rule that dogs must be on leash and no dogs are permitted on any of the looped walks.

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YOUR NEWS

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