Adamstown
ICA NEWS
Adamstown’s Guilds first meeting of 2019 was held on Wednesday, January 9, The president Helen Furlong welcomed all and had a special ‘Cead Mile Failte’ for all new member Ann Ryan. After the business of the meeting was complete Helen introduced our guest speaker Niamh Breen. Niamh showed everyone how to keep fit with some light exercises followed by 10 minutes of meditation. She emphasised the importance of keeping well mentally as well as physically. The guild started their own ‘Operation Transformation’ walking group, meeting at the community centre every Wednesday Night at 8 p.m. The competition for nicest picture of a winter scene was won by Gertie Mooney and the draw was won by Eileen Thorpe. Hostess for the night Anne Stafford and Anne McDonald served up a lovely tea. Competition for next meeting on February 13 will be six chocolate cookies.
CARDS
The weekly ‘30’ Card Game continues in the community centre this Friday, February 8, at 9 p.m. Thanks to the ladies for the tea last week. Catering on the night will be Bridget O’Gorman, Ann Stafford, Agnes Whelan and Kay Whelan. Catering on Friday, February 15: Mary Jackman, Eleanor Power and Ann Jackman. Proceeds going to parish funds.
SPLIT-THE-POT
The next split-the-pot draw will take place on Wednesday, February 6, in the school. Envelopes in Cullen’s Gala, Adamstown Pharmacy, Brad Óg’s Pub and Chipper and in the school. Thanks for your continued support.
COFFEE BREAK AND BINGO
Come join us for Coffee/Tea/ Toast and finish your morning off with bingo on Tuesday, February 12, in Adamstown Community Centre 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Cost €5 and all are welcome.
DR CATHERINE O’DONOHOE, GP
Due to travelling to Dublin to attend the GP protest march on Wednesday February 6, there will be emergency cover only available that morning in the Surgery. Please contact us in the practice if you have any queries regarding same.
CLONGEEN GAA NEWS
The National Club draw tickets are on sale now at €10 per ticket. Prizes include a car, vouchers for travel, shopping and all-Ireland football and Hurling tickets.
BABY/TODDLER GROUP
This friendly group meets every Wednesday morning during school terms between 9.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. in the Sunshine room in Clongeen School. It is open to anyone from the Clongeen area and from further afield – parents, grandparents, guardians, childminders, etc. are all welcome, and of course the little ones too (babies to toddlers). The cost is only €4 per adult which includes refreshments for both the adults and children.
This is a fun and relaxed group with loads of fun activities, crafts and singing, where both adults and children can meet new friends. Please feel free to share this information as the more the merrier and we always look to see a few new bigger and smaller faces coming to the group. For more info, visit and like our Facebook page or you can call or text Véro at 086 1034878.
OVER-35S SOCCER
16 players were on display in Grantstown on Saturday, January 26, with a good competative game taking place with no dirty tackles, I wonder why, taking place apart from the few dives here and there causing a slight difference of opinion – how boring would it be if nothing happened at all, sure we might as well stay at home. Again, the older guys took the honours by a goal or two – whose counting, a win is a win.
Games take place on Saturday evenings, generally at 6 p.m., unless Rugby gets in the way, which cause the occasional time shift. The games are held indoor in Grantstown and newcomers are welcome. Please try to be there 15 minutes beforehand so we can kick off in the allotted time. If you’d like to come along or want further information, please give Dave Burke a shout by text or calling 086 8596627.
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AGM
The Ramsgrange Horticultural Society AGM will be held on Wednesday, February 13, at midday in the Strand Tavern, Duncannon.