Midsummer festival returns to T.O. Park in June
The second weekend in June has always been the time for this community gathering since it began in 2005. This year it will take place from June 8th to 12th. Here is the programme:
THURSDAY, JUNE 8TH
Opening with jumbo bingo – Great cash prizes 7.30pm.
FRIDAY, JUNE 9TH
Big dance to the hugely popular Checkers 9-11.30pm. Tea/coffee and refreshments. Admission only €10.
SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH
Concert/Music session in Stockyard. Music by the legend Ciaran
O’Gorman 8.30pm sharp. Big BBQ all for only €10. Bring your own beverages.
SUNDAY, JUNE 11TH
Gala Day in field 1.30pm onwards. Free entry for all. Monster bouncing castle – free. Children’s sports – relays, bag race, egg and spoon race and much more hosted by Vinny O’Donnell. 2pm dog show at outdoor stage. Entry €5 per dog. Music – Open Air on stage. Shop – tea/coffee/minerals etc. Spin the wheel – good prizes. Short once off bingo with once off raffle.
MONDAY, JUNE 12TH
Molanna River walk €3 per person. Children free. Assemble at Daly’s Bar, Darragh 7pm. Walk to Ballyorgan. Tea/refreshments served at The Village Inn. All welcome.
BUS TO KNOCK
The bus is filling quickly for our annual trip to the famous shrine on Saturday, May 27th. This is the SMA day in Knock. Our coach will leave Mitchelstown at 7am and pick up as usual along the way. As this is a social get-together with a spiritual day out we will have full breakfast en route in the morning and evening dinner on the way home. To book your seat call Deci on 0864005727 or text T.O. on 086-8272761 or Stella on 025-24009.
BUS TO BLOOM
Always just a lovely day out, we will of course as usual be going again this year. It will be on the Saturday, June 3rd. Note change of day this year.
We will leave Mitchelstown picking up in Kilbehenny etc at 7am. There will be a short stop at Mayfield Exit 14 for a light breakfast. The only cost will be the bus and entry fee. Further details on this nearer the time. It is important to book the bus as soon as you can so we can make the arrangements. To book your seat call any of the above numbers. If you have never been at Bloom why not give it a go this year. Guaranteed you will love it.
AMERICAN MUSIC CAPITALS TOUR
Just last Monday a happy group of “Country Bumbkins” headed on the trip of a lifetime across America led by T.O. They are visiting one city after another in a great country musical extravaganza, sampling the musical delights as they go. On the agenda exotic places such as Memphis, Tupolo, New Orleans, Nashville, Hendersenville etc. We wish them well on this epic journey.
DANCING
Our next dance at the Park is this Sunday, May 7th when the popular Singing Jarvey Ger Healy will provide the music. Be there for a great afternoon of dancing.