BURNCOURT

BURNCOURT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

Though Burncourt’s Pumpkin Festival has to be downscaled this autumn, the arrival of the Scarecrows is eagerly awaited. It’s time to be extra creative this year and really add some life to the village. Contributions over the last two years have revealed an amazing amount of talent in the community. Let’s all make a special effort this year. No need to social distance the Scarecrows, they have Covid immunity! Prizes will be allotted. Join in the fun.

AUTUMN DECORATIONS

Let’s add some autumn decorations to our homes as part of Burncourt’s Pumpkin Festival. We can all do our bit to enliven our surroundings with some spirit and the free and wonderful seasonal colours literally at our feet. Let’s dispel the doom and gloom and with a flurry of vitality brighten up the environment for all. The following are only suggestions: Door wreaths, pumpkin filled window boxes, replace the fallen leaves with some tree ornaments.

BURNCOURT 2020 VIRTUAL FESTIVAL OF POETRY, ART, WRITING & MUSIC.

See Entertainment Focus for details.

BURNCOURT COMMUNITY HALL

The recent facelift to Burncourt Community Hall has received much favourable comment. Plans are afoot to create a covered outdoor area at the rear of the community hall to facilitate events that are not suitable for indoors. The hope is that people will respond in a financial and voluntary way to see this project through. The first stage will be the surface clearance and cementing of the grounds. So start rolling up the sleeves and bring your shoves.

SYMPATHY

People in the area were saddened to learn of the recent death of Derek Broadhurst, Clogheen. Derek with his wife Caroline was a regular visitor to Burncourt, always enjoying his trip. Our deepest condolences to Caroline and family. May Derek rest in peace.

BURNCOURT CELTIC

Our new playing facility is ready to host its first match in the next couple of weeks. A huge thanks to all who have helped us to get this far, we couldn’t have done it without ye. If you would like to be in with a chance of winning, our fortnightly 50/50 draw, please click one of the links: 3 for €5: https://pay.superpayit. com/plan/_eJJqCM; 1 for €2: https://pay. superpayit.com/plan/cpdYPj4. Guaranteed winner on the night!