THE AVONDHU COMMUNITY NEWS

atti’ by Christian O’Reilly in the Cork Arts Theatre on Carroll’s Quay. Tuesday night of next week (March 1) sees Kilworth Dramatic Society stage their presentation of ‘The Quiet Moment’ by Mike Finn in the community centre and again on Thursday and Friday 3rd/4th for three performances only. See Curtain Call page for more info on both.

KILWORTH GAA LOTTO

There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot. Numbers drawn: 3, 7, 21 and 24. Lucky dips - €50 Micksey O’Brien c/o Aherne’s and €25 each to Dan Griffin c/o Cotters, Aoife Dahill c/o Online, Pippa Kirwan c/o The Village Inn. Next week’s jackpot on Monday February 28th is €16,600. Tickets cost just €2 each or 3 lines for €5 online, in the local business outlets or from your usual local sellers. As always, we would like to thank you for your ongoing support.

KILWORTH CELTIC LOTTO

No winner of the jackpot on Tuesday night. Numbers drawn 9, 12, 16 and 28. Lucky dips - Seamus Barry, Andrew Duggan, Jack & Adam Duggan and Patsy Crowley.

Next week’s jackpot will be €2,650. Please continue your support - it is greatly appreciated.

SILVER CIRCLE

Who remembers ‘the silver circle’? Long before the word ‘ bingo’ or ‘ lotto’ was part of our vocabulary, the local GAA club ran a weekly ‘silver circle’ with the tag line “If you’re not in, you can’t win’. Nowadays, the weekly lotto helps many clubs and associations survive and it’s nice to know that the Kilworth GAA and Kilworth Celtic club lottos are being well supported. This ensures that teams can be fielded and facilities maintained and expanded.

While I can’t say for sure if the silver circle ran throughout the year back then, what I can say is that we spent many an hour or so in a room off Mrs Donoghue’s shop on Upper Main Street (the house below the garage) for the Monday night draw. Anticipation would be at fever pitch as Neddy Cotter, Bill Magnier, Paddy Kenny, Dave Daly, Peter Hogan, Paul Cotter and others took in the money and checked the cards - and then - the draw itself - the excitement (for us at least) was worse than waiting for your sixth number in the present day National Lottery.

I can’t say for certain - but the fee was probably a shilling and the top prize might have been ten shillings or a pound with a number of smaller prizes.

I mentioned in a past issue that I remember seeing local publican Jack Cotter, on a trailer in the pitch, presenting the Beamish Cup after the final. Cotter’s was a Beamish house at that time. I have since been informed that that particular presentation would have been circa 1953/54 and the cup was being presented to Kilworth captain Bill Magnier after they had beaten Mountroe in the final by 6-1 to 4-3. The Cork Examiner carried a report on the game the following day! Happy days indeed.

TALLOW LADIES SOCIAL GROUP

Back after a long absence, the ladies group had their first meeting since Covid-19 on Tuesday afternoon last. It was wonderful to see people enthusiastic about upcoming events and outings. The first of these will be to Dungarvan on Tuesday, March 8th to meet other ladies groups from the Waterford area, for International Women’s Day.

Anyone who is interested in joining the ladies group or coming on the outing, please contact the Enterprise Centre on 058-56445. The ladies group is a great way to meet other like-minded women over a cuppa and share ideas and suggestions.

TALLOW TÓSTAL

After missing out on the last two eventful years, it’s hoped that the Tallow Tóstal will take place again this June bank holiday weekend. The Tóstal has been a very successful event in the past, and it is hoped this year will be no different. However, if it is to go ahead again, volunteers are required to help out and ensure it all runs smoothly.

New ideas for the Tóstal weekend are needed and of course new people to give a hand.

If you’re willing to help, be it a little or a lot, please contact John Pratt on 087-7692960 or come to our meeting in Clancy’s Bar this Wednesday, February 23rd at 7.30pm.

Remember, without community input, the Tóstal can’t happen, everyone welcome.

TALLOW ENTERPRISE CENTRE STUDENT STUDY

Student study will resume following the Mid-term break from 4.30-7pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and 2.00-4.30 on Wednesday. This is a pay as you go service, costing just €2 per day, so excellent value. Contact 058-56445 for further details.

DRAMA

The past two weekends have seen Brideview Drama take to the stage in Tallow Community Centre with their wonderful production of Martin McDonagh’s play ‘The Beauty Queen of Leenane’. Produced and directed by Jack Ahern and David Murphy, this is a must-see production for all drama enthusiasts. The show will be staged again this coming weekend, February 26th and 27th in Tallow Community Centre.

Likewise, our neighbours Ballyduff are also currently staging their festival play in St Michael’s Hall, Ballyduff Upper. ‘Rabbit Hole’ written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Geraldine Canning, is a play which charts a path from grief to its solutions, hope and love. Another must-see production. So, plenty to keep all theatre lovers busy over the coming weeks.