Vintage debut in Coolgreany

VINTAGE FANS from Wicklow and surrounding counties will flock to Coolgreany on Sunday, September 9, as the first ever vintage day takes place.

The village will welcome vintage enthusiasts for the Coolgreany Vintage Day which will also include plenty of family fun and entertainment.

A variety of fun children’s activities will be organised including a bouncy castle, swings, pet’s corner, bottle fishing, novelty stalls and bric-a-brac. Jumble stalls and vintage dress will also form part of the occasion and there will be no shortage of musical entertainment thanks to Ferns singer Stacey Breen.

All exhibits and trade stands must be on the field by noon, and all vehicles must have their own insurance.

For further information Contact Seán on 087 2076335, Geraldine on 087 2038213 or Alan on 085 7299468.

Committee members chairman: Dan Kennedy, vice-chairman: Seán Kealy, secretary: Geraldine O’Rafferty and treasurer: Alan Flood invite anyone who has an interest in vintage cars or tractors to join the club. Membership costs €25.

The show opens at 1 p.m. and runs throughout the afternoon.

FIONNUALA MCCORMACK KILOMARATHON.

The popular Fionnuala McCormack Kilomarathon and 10k race returns to raise even more money for Wicklow Hospice Foundation. With the kilomarathon almost 17 miles, it’s a great opportunity for someone to push themselves if they are trying to build up to a full marathon distance.

The race starts at the Beehive Bar at 9 a.m. Entry is open now online at itsplainsailing.com/club/ wicklowhospice and it costs €20 to enter the 10k or €30 to enter the kilomarathon.

FAMILY 10K RUN/5K WALK

Grangecon AFC is hosting this fun, family 10k and 5k walk at 11 a.m. Registration will be open from 10 a.m. at Grangecon Community Hall and the cost of entry is €10 for adults, €5 for children (under-16) and €25 for families. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times.

GLEN TO GLEN HOSPICE WALK

Enjoy a hike through some of the county’s most scenic countryside from Glendalough to Glenmalure in aid of Wicklow Hospice.

To ensure there is enough room on the bus bringing participants to the start point, anyone interested in attending is asked to register as soon as possible with Sinéad at 087 0954137 or sinead@wicklowhospice.ie or Fabian at 087 2306030.

Alternatively, register online at itsplainsailing.com/club/wicklowhospice/entry. After the walk, refreshments will be served at the Glenmalure Lodge.