Over the Water
SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY
The previously postponed Christmas party for the senior citizens of the Castlebridge area will now take place on Sunday next, January 13, in Hotel Curracloe commencing at 3 p.m. The organising committee are looking forward to seeing all their regular guests on the day and would like to express their thanks to all the sponsors for their wonderful support year after year.
DEVELOPMENT LOTTO
Curracloe United AFC wish all their supporters a happy New Year. Results for the lotto draw held on Sunday, December 30, The numbers drawn were 3, 5, 20 and 24. There was no jackpot winner and three match-three winners, who received €50 each, Blain, JP and Don c/o Tavern; Bones Curracloe and Kak Redmond, Newfort, Screen. Weekly draw every Sunday night at 9 p.m.
DRAMA
Bridge Drama Group production of ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs,’ by Neil Simon will open at the National Opera House this January. This heart-warming comedy/drama is the group’s Amateur Drama Circuit of Ireland’s entry for 2019 and is directed by Pat Whelan.
Set in 1937 in Brooklyn, New York, the play centres round Eugene Jerome and his family, as they fight the hard times and sometimes each other with laughter, tears and love. As WWII looms, Eugene guides us through a series of observations that shows his family meeting life’s challenges with pride, spirit and a marvellous sense of humour.
The show runs on January 31, February 1 and 2, February 21, 22 and 23, and February 26. Tickets are priced at €15 each and are available at nationaloperahouse. ie or 053 9122144.
CARDS
Cards will resume this Thursday, January 10, in Hotel Curracloe and the management and staff of the hotel wish all their customers a happy New Year.
TEXAS HOLDEM
Recent card winners at Furlongs of Curracloe were Mick Mohoney and Liam O’Neill. Cards will be back in action this month every Monday night at 9.30 p.m with €1,000 in prizes.
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