Kilmuckridge
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Heather Porter Creemore and Doughiska Galway, who died recently. Sadly missed by her parents Noel and Letitia, brothers Ivan, Noel, Adrian and sister Valerie, uncles, aunts and extended family. RIP.
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Aidan Doyle Castlebridge and formerly of Kilmuckridge, who died recently. Sadly missed by his wife Joan, son Damien, daughters Natasha, Marsha, Clara, Lianna and Shauna, sister Thereasa and brother Brendan, grandchildren, in laws and extended family. RIP.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The group meets in the Upton Court Hotel every second Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., starting on Thursday, November 8, activities includes: Bingo, Cards, arts and crafts, annual Holiday, Chat, come along have a cup of tea and make new friends. For more information ring Anne at 086 0829725.
DRAMA FESTIVAL
Kilmuckridge Drama Festival Committee have the honour of hosting this year’s One Act – all-Ireland Drama Festival. The festival will be held on Friday the seventh, Saturday the eighth, Sunday, December 9, in the KMH Anyone, who wishes to place an advertisement in the souvenir programme please contact Liam at 087 2496724 or Annette 086 3290967 or any member of the committee for details and prices.
BINGO
There is a Charity Bingo night in the Crosses Kilmuckridge every Thursday at 8.30 p.m. Next Bingo on Thursday, November 8.
LAURA LYNN
Laura Lynn Ireland’s Children’s hospice is having a collection of Toys, Games, Books, Clothes and Baby Equipment in good condition that your family no longer use, in the KMH from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, November 19. Items collected are for a Children’s Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 8, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Amber Springs Hotel. Raffle prizes, goodies and lots of family fun – all welcome.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The Christmas Concert takes place on Friday, November 30, in the KMH at 8 p.m. Admission Adults €10. Children €5. For bookings phone 053 9130393. Our line up for this year is as follows: Gorey Choral Society, Kelli-Ann Masterson, Paul Murphy, Kathleen Byrne and Christine Black, Ballygarrett Choir, Mary Farrell, Yvonne O’Sullivan, Philip Byrne, Kilmuckridge Cool Hand Yukes. MC Ger Teehan, Sound Rob Weldon, Billy McCreary Lights, Eithne Corrigan Accompanist.
PLOUGHING
A large crowd attended the ploughing match which was organised by the local ploughing association on the lands of Michael and Lisa Fanning Dughloe, Kilmuckridge. A minute’s silence was observed in memory of the late Murt O’Sullivan Ruanmore, who died during the year. Murt was a chairman and was very well known and respected by all in the ploughing association.
The following are the results from the competition. The competition was of a high standard and well done to all who took part. Senior Class: First Martin Kehoe. Second Eamonn Treacy. Third Seán Keating. Senior Reversible: first Dan Donnelly. second John Whelan. third Tom Donnelly. Under-28: first Frank Cullen. second Tomás Cullen. Furrow Vintage Trailer: first Tommy Cullen. second Willie Murphy. third Jim Cullen. Macra Class: first William Kehoe. second Shane Caulfield. Farmerette: first Karen Furlong. second Alannah Keating. Furrow Class: first Billy Donnelly. second Dickie Byrne. third Jim Wickham. Furrow Reversible: first Paul Doran. second Noel Byrne. third Francis Harney. under-28 Reversible: first Stephen Whelan. second Eric Wickham. third Jason Caulfield. Furrow Vintage Mounted: first James Barron. second Eamonn White. third Aidan O’Neil. Single Furrow: first Eoin Buttle. second William Hayden. third David Levingstone. under-21: first Seán Kehoe.
BRIDGE CLUB
Come play Bridge in Seán Óg’s Kilmuckridge Bridge Club at the Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge on Monday evening at 7 p.m. Partner required. Also Thursday Morning 10 a.m.. No Partner required. We have a joker system. No Game on Bank Holiday Monday. Results for Thursday, November 1, to November 1: Jo Ussher and Noel O’Brien. Second: Mary Brennan and Stella Walsh.
Beginners Bridge Lessons with Seán Óg’s Kilmuckridge Club are ongoing in the Upton Court Hotel, starting Saturday, October 6, from 10.30 a.m. Course duration is 10 weeks. All beginners welcome. Further information please phone Podge Ussher at 053 9482740 or mobile 087 2487540.
SENIOR ALERT SCHEME
Funding of personal alarm and pendant available for one year by registering for the scheme with Kilmuckridge Community and Family Resource Centre. Contact 053 9130393.
LINE DANCING
Line Dancing continues on Mondays in the Upton Court hotel from eight – 9 p.m. Beginners welcome from 7.30 p.m. Cost is €7 per person. Great exercise and great fun.
AFTERSCHOOL
Little Acorns is now taking bookings for the afterschool club which will operate till 5.30 p.m. Pick up from St Joseph’s Primary school at 1.40 p.m. and 2.40 p.m. by our childcare team. Subvention schemes available. Contact 053 9130393.