KILMACANOGUE DIARY
Cubs challenge
Well done to our Kilmacanogue Cubs that set off recently on their annual Three Hills Challenge. These climbs took place to the big Sugarloaf, Little Sugarloaf and Bray Head all in the one day. This year they were joined by some students studying in the nearby Woodlands Academy so it was also a cultural and community experience.
Some of our younger cubs joined the group on the Big Sugarloaf and the newest recruits joined them for the Bray Head stage. They set out at 9.45 a.m. and finished their day at 4 p.m. Well done to everyone who walked on the day and thank you to our support team providing refreshments along the way, It was a tiring but a very enjoyable day.
New owners of Plucks
Best wishes to Caroline and Shane McNamara who re-opened Plucks on Friday evening (November 30) under new management. People would know Caroline and Shane from the Horse and Hound in Delgany which they ran of late and they look forward to meeting you all over the coming weeks. We wish you both the very best of luck in your new venture.
History society lecture
The members of our local Kilmacanogue History Society are eagerly looking forward to the last lecture of the 2018 Calendar. The lecture is titled ‘Art, Artefacts and Old Buildings in Dublin and Wicklow and it will be presented by Peter Pearson.
Peter is a noted artist, historian and conservationist. He has been instrumental in the preservation of the built heritage in Wicklow and Dublin. Peter will make all present aware of the challenges that are involved in such endeavours. He is a native of Dun Laoghaire and has been a professional painter and writer all his life and will be a most interesting presenter to listen to.
Start time is at 8 p.m. in the Glenview Hotel on Tuesday, December 11, and as always, new members are very welcome. Price is just €4 for anyone wishing to come along, €3 for existing members.
Senior citizens Christmas party
The annual senior citizens Christmas party is upon us and will take place in the Summerhill House Hotel this Sunday (ninth) December. Party goer’s are expected to gather around 5 p.m. with the meal at 5-30 and we hope you all have a wonderful day. The Summerhill have been most kind to our senior citizens group over the years and it is greatly appreciated.
Glens annual Christmas draw
The annual Glencormac United Christmas Draw is here and tickets are selling fast thanks to all the loyal supporters who without fail, support this draw every year. First Prize is €2,000 with €1,000 for second and €500 for third prize with five Prizes of €100 each also available. The draw will take place this Saturday, December 8, in Plucks and limited to 500 tickets with very few now left are at €20 from club members.
This is the main fundraiser for the club each year to cover the cost of Academy, six Underage teams and senior team and the club rely on the support of you all. It is also the Christmas night out for the parents of all the club’s little superstars. New owners of Plucks Caroline and Shane McNamara look forward to welcoming you on the night so please come along.
Soccer action
The senior team were the only ones in action last weekend and travelled to Bray to play St Peter’s. The Glens were understrength with five players working but put in a brave performance in a 3-2 defeat. Josh O’Callaghan got both the goals and he was outstanding on the day.