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There is a Christmas Craft Workshop at Redcross Montessori Pre-School on Saturday from December 16 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For children six years to 12 years. €20 per child. All materials and hot chocolate included. Create your own miniature x-mas
COUNTY FIRE SERVICES
Coolgreany Community Alert in conjunction with Wexford County Council Assistant Fire Officer Mr Ray Murphy will deliver a talk and video presentation on Fire Safety in the Home, at the May Byrne House this Thursday night, December 7, at 8 p.m., also he will be explaining the availability of Free Smoke Alarms for those who may qualify for them in our local area. Margaret Quinn of Muintir na Tir Development Officer will also be attending.
COOLGREANY SURGERY
We are just about to reach another very important milestone in the life of our community with the local surgery about to move to a more central position in Knockgreany, Coolgreany beside the Hairdressing Saloon, with the official opening date set for Monday, December 11, where all facilities will be the same as heretofore.
For the benefit of anyone new to the area, take the Ballyfad road for 100 metres from the Coolgreany Inn, turn right and again travel another 100 metres and the Surgery will be on your left (Signposted). The Surgery will be managed by Dr Tom Kennedy and Dr Miriam Birch. All Surgery opening hours will be the same as always.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
John Kavanagh from Camolin will give a presentation to the Old Kilnenor Historical Society on the timeline of the Coolgreany Evictions and on the work done to date on the book which we hope to publish next year. This talk takes place on Thursday, December 14, at 8 p.m. in the May Byrne Trust House, Coolgreany. If you would like to get involved in the book or have any documents or artefacts relating to the evictions please come along. €3 for non-members.
Thanks to Kevin Lee (Retired Principal, Carnew) who have a great and detailed talk about Coollattin Estate and Emigration.
Membership is now due. Cost €20 for the year. To find out more about the society or to become a member please contact Damian at 085 7753772, email info@oldkilnenor.com, or checkout oldkilnenor.com.
To be added to the contact list to receive texts about upcoming talks and events please send your name and number. New members always welcome.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Congratulations to everyone involved in the switching on of the Christmas Lights on last weekend, they really add a lot of colour to the village. Good Wishes. We would like to wish everyone who may be ill in hospital or Convalescing at home a speedy recovery to full health and hope you have a nice Christmas.
HANDBALL LOTTO
Coolgreany Handball lotto now stands at €2,900, lotto tickets are available in Jim Short’s, Coolgreany post office, O’Rafferty’s. and Liam Clare. A new prize format is now in place, with seven lucky dips worth €30 each and one Sellers Prize.
Congratulations to Mrs Molly McDonald Knockgreany, who won €30 in a Lucky Dip. Your support is very much appreciated by the club.