Aughrim

TAI CHI/QI GONG

Learn gentle flowing healing movements that relieve stress, improve flexibility and mobility. Tai Chi and Qi Gong Classes every Wednesday evening from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday Mornings 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Aughrim Sports and Leisure Complex. Beginners Welcome. Cost €80 for a block of eight classes.

For enquiries or to book a place call Ann Martin 087 6081219. Email solarsoundhealingwicklow@gmail.com. Ann is a registered instructor with the Jade Sun School of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. She is also a registered practitioner of Solar Sound Healing. See jadesunschool.com.

LOTTO

The numbers: 6, 10, 15 and 17 were drawn in the sports club lotto on Monday last, April 23, Match-three winners were Richie Keegan, Lar and Anne O’Brien and Jean Fleming. The jackpot was not won. The jackpot is €2,700.

LAWN BOWLING

The outdoor lawn bowling season commences on Thursday, May 3, and very Tuesday evening, Thursday evening and Saturday morning thereafter. Enquiries to attbowlingfacility@ gmail.com. Fishing Competition

There will be a fishing competition at the NDAF ‘Fishing for All’ Angling Facility, Rednagh Road, Aughrim on Monday, May 7, from midday to 3 p.m. Prizes – Plaques and Fishing Vouchers for heaviest senior catch of the day and junior catch of the day.

Entry fee included in admission ticket. ‘Like’ the National Disabled Angling Facility on Facebook for further details on events and promotions or for further information phone 0402 36552.

SET DANCING

Thursday, May 3, is the last night in the set dancing calendar till September. All set dancers and friends are invited to come along to the Community Hall Aughrim at 8.30 p.m. This is always a great party night with lots of home baking to enjoy at the tea break.

GAA CLUB NEWS

Congratulations to Ciara Connoly, who won the County Skills camogie Award in Ballinakill on Thursday last. Ciara has played a big part in our juvenile teams over the last number of years and she fully deserved her win on the day. Ciara goes on now to represent her school and county in the all-Ireland series games during the summer and we wish her all the best.

Another of our players Ian Clancy was part of the victorious Scoil Brid Carnew team who won the School county final last Monday week. Congratulations to Ian on this achievement.

Our adult team played Coolboy away last Friday night in the league and after a slow start got right back in to the game were in front midway through the first half. However Coolboy hit a purple patch and were in front by three points.at half time. This trend continued in the second half and we were well beaten on a score line of Coolboy 0-20 Aughrim 2-7.

Preparations are well under way for our annual Run the Rock 11k Challenge and fundraiser on June 2 at 11 a.m. ,start/finish at Brook.

Lodge hotel. Our 3.5 k fun run is an event for all the family with age group trophies for under-eight, under-10, under-12, under-14, under-16 girls and boys. We will also have a novelty prize trophy for first parent and child together in the 3.5 k race. All are invited to walk or run this event. Online entry and full details popupraces.ie.

JUVENILE GAA

The under-11 hurlers had mixed fortunes this week, the Division 1 team beat Kilcoole in a very competitive game, while the Div2 team went down to a very strong Tinahely team. The under-7 and under-9 hurlers enjoyed a great blitz in Avondale, and would like to thank the Avondale club for hosting. The under-13 football team had a facile 5-19 to 0-01 win over Clara Gaels.

The Derry Gaels 2017 under-15 team were presented with their medals at a function in Arklow last week. None other than John Horan, the New GAA president was on hand to do the honours on the night. A big thank to Brian Moran and Martin Fitzgerald, county chairman for organising this.

Lastly the club would like to congratulate Ciara Connolly on winning the county under-12 camogie skills competition, she will now represent the village in Croke Park on all-Ireland hurling semi-final day. Ciara has been a big part of the club hurling and camogie teams for a number years and is a gifted player, we wish her all the best on her big day.

MARKET

Aughrim Town and Country Market at the Pavilion every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing sociable morning, catching up with friends and neighbours over a tasty breakfast/brunch or delicious home bakes with a choice of organic barista-style coffee.

You will find a great selection of local organic fruit and vegetables, fresh farm eggs, jams, chutneys, home baked breads and cakes, fresh meat and lots more including aran knits and handcrafts.

Visit the thrift shop, playground or enjoy a leisurely walk around the fishing lake... you may even catch a glimpse of the bowlers on the bowling green. For further details please contact Caroline at 086 0865838.

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