Tinahely
WHIST DRIVE
The Whist Drive results for December are as follows: Top Score Lily Kavanagh; 1st Gent Rita Balfe; 2nd Gent D Kavanagh; 3rd Gent Abe Hobson, John Massey; 1st Lady Kathleen Poole; 2nd Lady Jane Codd; 3rd Lady M O’Toole; Booby & Hatcher T Stedman & Meta Hobson; Halft Time J Stanley & K Joyce; Student Jack Murray & Melvyn Kinch.
Raffle: Ham–Sadie Mourdaunt; Biscuits–John Massey; Whiskey–Jane Codd; Chemist Set–Jane Codd; Roses–Elaine Collier. Thank you for your support.
HAMPER DRAW WINNERS
The winners of Tinahely Juvenile Gaa Christmas hamper draw are 1st prize winner John Harmon 2nd prize Aaron Breen 3rd prize Josie Murphy 4th prize Claire Ivanoff 5th prize Helen Lawlor 6th prize Margaret Murphy 7th prize Kevin Murray 8th prize Eileen Doyle.
Thanks to everyone who bought a line and everyone who donated to the hampers. We would like wish everyone a very happy Christmas from The Juveniles Committee.
GAA LOTTO
On Wednesday, December 27, the numbers drawn were 10, 13, 17 and 20. Bonus number 10: No jackpot winner. Three matchthree winners – Mary Lancaster, Becky O’Toole, Trish and Freya. Next lotto jackpot €5,700. Next draw in O’Connors on Tuesday, January 2, at 9.30 p.m.
TINAHELY VARIETY GOUP
An explosive, Irish family Christmas is the backdrop for Tinahely Variety Group’s production of Jim O’Hanlon’s ‘The Buddhist of Castleknock’ which will be performed in Tinahely Community Hall from Wednesday, January 17, to Saturday, January 20, with performances nightly from 8 p.m.
Laugh and cry as one family’s traditional, Irish Christmas dinner in Castleknock goes awry with all kinds of comic and dramatic twists and turns.
Booking for each night is essential. Admission is €10, and bookings can be made by calling 087 3582284 from Monday, January 8, Booking hours are from 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. only.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Time to get 2018 off to a flier. Indoor plyometric training for athletics (ages 8+) commences on Tuesday, January 9, in the Tinahely Community Hall, School Road, Tinahely every Tue till March 27. Time: 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Cost: €2 per child. For details contact Hugh 087 6207193 or find us on Facebook.
RECYCLING CENTRE – NOTE
We would like to remind users due to some confusion recently that we ARE NOT permitted to take any fridges, freezers, cookers, washing machines or driers.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused as the county Council does not permit us to do so. We CAN accept clean, dry card/paper, some metals, some plastics (1-4) and light bulbs.
The Tinahely.ie website outlines what can and cannot be accepted and includes other beneficial information and can be accessed here: tinahely.ie/Again we regret any inconvenience caused and thank you all for your continued support.
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.
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