Rathdrum

CARTOON FESTIVAL

We need your help for the Rathdrum International Cartoon Festival which takes place over the June Bank Holiday Weekend. A public meeting is being held at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16 (tonight) in the Corner House Lounge. We need volunteers for all aspects of the festival, stewarding, helping at workshops, exhibition set-up etc. Please join us, let us know where you can assist.

The Blood Clinic will visit Rathdrum on June 20. The last blood clinic was cancelled due to the snow conditions so hopefully there will be a good turn out on June 20. For details of eligibility etc please check out the website giveblood.ie bingo.

Bingo continues as normal every Friday evening at 8.30 p.m. in the RDA Hall, with great prizes. Tourist Office.

The Tourist Office cabin was moved a short distance in the Market Square during the week as building work progresses. The future location of the Tourist Office is unknown at the present time and the RDA will keep you all updated.

PARNELL ATHLETIC CLUB

Round two of the Juvenile league took place recently with a poor turnout from our boys and girls.

Girls under-nine

Byrne third Isabel first Emma Barrett under-11

A large group of 50 walkers turned out last week for the slightly changed version of the Derrybawn Loop A fine evening helped matters and it was hugely enjoyed by all. Thanks to Ann Savage for leading last week. This week takes us to Ballinderry for a start at 7.10. We would ask that as many as possible would meet in the Memorial Park for 7 p.m. and travel to the start from there. This because of the limited parking at the usual walk start.

Kilaveney Parish annual pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Saturday, June 30, and Sunday, July 1. A bus will depart from Tinahely on Saturday, June 30, at 9 a.m. We will stop for a coffee break on the journey to Knock. There will be an evening meal with bed and breakfast in the Knock House Hotel. The bus will depart from Knock on Sunday, July 1, at 4 p.m.

The cost of the bus and hotel will be based on the number of people travelling. Bookings and more information: Tel: 086 8700843. The final date for booking will be Friday, May 11. All.

are welcome to participate in this pilgrimage and encouraged to join in prayer as we honour Our Lady of Knock. Members of Parishes in the surrounding areas are also welcome.