BURNCOURT Contact Breeda Fitzgerald on

087-6967661 or email breedafitzgerald@gmail.com

TIDY TOWNS

Burncourt Village first entered for the Tidy Towns Competition in 2019 when a very respectable score was achieved. Following the pandemic Burncourt was entered for the second time in 2022 when a deserved increase in markings was noted. Burncourt is a very well kept village and virtually litter free. For the 2023 entry and for village pride, all are encouraged to keep an eye on the weeds, a little coat of paint here and there and hopefully the score will climb higher. If all do a little bit and more by helping those unable to do so, the status of Burncourt in the eyes of the judges can only improve. Judging takes place in June and July. A meeting will be held in Burncourt Community Hall in the near future.

BURNCOURT DRAMA GROUP

Burncourt Drama Group take to the stage on May 19th-20th with the two act comedy ‘Nobody’s Talking to Me’ by Tommy Marren. Set in 1968 in rural Ireland, it’s the eve of the 40th wedding anniversary of Maggie and Mattie Conway who haven’t spoke a single word to each other in 10 years. Disaster strikes when the local parish priest Father O’Toole decides to surprise them by renewing their marriage vows. All hell breaks loose as a rollercoaster ride follows.

Also on the night a short sketch by Tony Domaille ‘The Contract Killer. The mindset of your lovely feline will surprise you.

Tickets at €15 on sale from May 1st from Maureen 087-2222564 and Breeda 087-6967661.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

First Holy Communion will take place for the 2nd class pupils of Burncourt National School on Saturday, May 13th.

JUNE AFTERNOON TEA

An inviting social afternoon tea will be held in Burncourt Community Hall on Saturday, June 10th as a fundraiser for the Mountain Lodge Restoration Project.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

“Someone I loved once gave me A box full of darkness

It took me years to understand that this, too, was a gift.” Mary Olivier – Uses of Sorrow

NEWS ITEMS?

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