AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Carnew ASKAMORE TRACTOR RUN
The Askamore annual tractor run will be held on Sunday, July 22, at 12.30 p.m. in aid of Local People with MS, all welcome.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of Teresa Jordan, Shillelagh, who died recently. To the family and relatives of Pat Behan, Coollattin Street, Shillelagh, who died during the week.
MARRIED
Congratulations to Mikie Carton, Donishal and Joanna Breen, Kiltealy, who were married last week.
HORSE SHOE COMPETITION
The Horse shoe club members would like to thank the Ardeen Cheshire Home for sponsorship of prizes, thanks to players for turning up on the day of the Fête; winners were Kieran O’Brien and Shem Levingstone. Runners-up Thomas Whitmore and Andy Green.
WALKING CLUB
Our Wicklow Way walks continue with the following: On Sunday, July 15, the walk is from Glendalough to Luggala Gates. Grade A, 17km, five hours, meeting at 9.15 a.m., Glendalough. On Sunday, July 22, the walk is from Luggala Gates to Curlestown. Grade A, 15km, five hours, meeting at 9.15 a.m., Roundwood Coach House.
Buses are being hired as appropriate. Keep an eye on these notes or the club Facebook page for further details. As well as the usual advice about bringing proper food and clothing we also ask you to make a realistic assessment of your fitness levels and stamina.
All Wicklow Way modules are graded A and are from 15km to 25km in length.
PATRONS
Sunday, July 15 – Carnew 1.15 p.m. Tomacork at 2 p.m. People are asked to come in time next Sunday to Tomacork Patron and co-operate with those directing traffic. Parking will be at on one side of the road – along the cemetery wall – between Croneyhorn Cross and Tomacork Church.
There will be parking at Hughes’ Field and Doran’s yard as usual. Traffic can approach those places from Croneyhorn Cross and the Union Road. There is now a pedestrian gate at Hughes’ field which we ask people to exit from after parking. The space between the cemetery gate and the church gate at the wall side at Tomacork church will be a drop-off area only.
People with disabled parking permits or with mobility difficulties can park opposite the church on the opposite side of the road. Please come early as these spaces are limited.
There will be no trough traffic between the Union Road and Croneyhorn Cross and vis-a-versa. The public road must be kept clear for emergency traffic – Ambulance, Fire Engine or Garda vehicles.
COFFEE MORNING
We are inviting you all to come along and support our next fundraiser to develop the Back Alley, a coffee morning will be held in the Old Butchers on the Main Street, Carnew on Saturday 28 th July from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., all welcome. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
BALLOON BURST
A ‘Balloon Burst will take place on Monday, August 6, at 5 p.m. in Murphys Tinahely, two balloons will contain €250 plus lots of other prizes, tickets €5 available from any of the committee, all proceeds towards the Robert Nolan fund.
AGRICULTURAL SHOW
The Carnew Agricultural Show is on Saturday, July 21. Schedules available now. For digital version email carnewagrishow@ gmail.com or text name and address to 087 1429325 for postal version. Closing date for entries for inclusion in the Show Catalogue Thursday, July 12.
KILRUSH DRAMA GROUP
As part of the programme of events planned to welcome our Canadian Visitors, who are coming to the area from July 14 to July 21 in conjunction with the Canadian/Coolattin Connection, Kilrush Drama Group under the direction of Mick Byrne will present ‘Flight to Grosse Ile’ an award winning play by Nenagh schoolteacher, Jim Minogue – which deals with various aspects of the Great Famine of the 1840s.
This is a most ambitious production and is about an Irish family forced to emigrate to Canada at the height of the Great Famine. There are over 50 characters involved in this production which is a moving portrayal of the journeys undertaken by Irish emigrants in their quest for a new life at the other side of the Atlantic.
The cast includes actors, musicians, singers and dancers. Playing the two main lead roles are Timmy Connaughton and Kate Power with a huge back up of supporting actors including, Jimmy Spellacy, Lar Duffy, Martin Hayden, Maurice Ruth, Garry Lombard, Kieran Tyrell, John Young, Fergus Garrett, Séamus Burnell, Richard Kimmons, Margaret Nolan and Eddie McGlynn to name just a few.
Paddy Byrne on sound is playing a key role in the preparations as most of the dialogue and music is being pre-recorded. Paddy’s expertise in this area is paramount to the success of the production. Another key element of the production is the music for which Lar Duffy is responsible. Also paramount to the production is the lighting for which Kevin McEvoy’s expertise will come into play.
The costume department for the huge cast, comprise Jacinta Kavanagh, Cathy Tighe, Alyssa Henbridge, Mary Doyle and Louise Fox. Jacinta and Cathy are also in the cast along with Anne Sheridan, Mary Jo Byrne and Mary Doran. Some of the younger members of the cast include Cora Tyrell, Olivia Matthews, Aoife and Caitlin Clauson.
The huge task of stage management for this production will be undertaken by Tommy Kavanagh, Stage Manager and his crew.
The play/pageant will be staged in St Brigid’s Hall Carnew on July 19 and 20. Admission: €10.
COOLLATTIN CANADIAN CONNECTION - The background to this project ties in with the large and growing interest being shown by dependents of Coollattin families who emigrated to Canada during the first half of the 19th Century.
Up to 10 thousand people from Coollattin would have availed of assisted emigration by Earl Fitzwilliam.
Since 2017 Carnew and Smiths Falls, Ontario have engaged in a twinning partnership. Part of this twinning arrangement involves biannual trips between Ireland and Canada.
The Canadian visitors can look forward to a good old Irish welcome to South Wicklow with flags and bunting and a full itinery of sightseeing and events planned for the week, most of which has been organised by Kevin and Eleanor Lee, who are both passionate about this project.
CARNEW MUSICAL SOCIETY
Further auditions for Carnew Musical Society’s production of ‘My Fair Lady’ will take place in St Brigid’s Hall, Carnew on Monday, July 16. The production will take place in St Brigid’s Hall from Monday, November 26 – Saturday, December 1.
To express an interest in auditioning and receive audition pieces, please email carnewmusicalsociety@gmail.com.
Coolboy CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Coolboy Christmas Lights are holding their AGM on Saturday, July 28, at 8 p.m. in the Little Moon. We are looking for more volunteers and any suggestion to try and improve the night. New members and ideas are more than welcome.
Dunlavin WEBSITE
Check out Dunlavin.ie for all the updates in your local village.
CULTURE BUS
The bus will leave Dunlavin on Friday, July 13, at 6.30 p.m. to attend the Dogs Greyhound Racing in Newbridge. If interested please contact 087 9693960.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to Tom Corrigan (formerly Church Road) on the death of his wife Winnie after a short illness. Winnie’s funeral took place in Crookstown. May Winnie rest in peace.
BEST WISHES
Best wishes to Gabriel and Marina on their new coffee shop Sweet Taste. Word has it the coffee is good. Try it for yourself. MOTOR CYCLE RUN.
A motorcycle run in aid of Davidstown/Donard church restoration fund will take place on July 15. Starting from Coolmoney camp. Meeting at 12.30. €20 per bike. 100km but shorter run for vintage bikes. Everyone welcome to Coolmoney to see bikes and also for barbecue after the run.
RUNLAVIN 2018.
Runlavin takes place on July 14, commencing at Dunlavin Green at 10 a.m. Contact 085 1274139 for details or sign up on popupraces.ie There will be a 5k/10k and family fun run. Join the fun.
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE
If anyone is interested in a Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes for five nights on September 12 could you please contact the parish office at 045 401871.
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
Dunlavin Breastfeeding Support Group meet in Seomra in the Imaal Hall every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to midday. Details from Alice at 085 1699425.
SEOMRA
An exciting new Community Space ‘Seomra’ has been developed by the Dunlavin Parents Group in the Imaal Hall. These rooms are available to be used for a variety of purposes. Enquiries please to dunlavinonline@ gmail.com.
CLINIC
TD John Brady will hold a clinic in Dunlavin parish centre on the second Monday of each month from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. All welcome to drop in.
USED POSTAGE STAMPS
Please keep your used postage stamps for St Patrick’s Missions, Kiltegan, who can use them to fundraise. Used stamps can be dropped into the parish office any time. Thank you to all who have donated stamps throughout the past year.
Shillelagh GARDEN FÊTE
The Ardeen Cheshire Garden Fête took place on July 1 in Ardeen Cheshire Home. The Fête which was organised in partnership between Ardeen Cheshire Home and the Shillelagh Peoples Property was the first one in Ardeen in many years.
The Garden Fête is fondly remembered by the residents of Ardeen and the local community and all were delighted with its return. With the gorgeous sunshine, the beautiful setting and all the hard work put in by volunteers and staff the day was a huge success and was enjoyed by all. With that success it is now hoped that the Garden Fête will return to Ardeen as an annual event.
Ardeen would like to thank all those who supported the day, the hardworking volunteers, the staff, the residents, their families and the Shillelagh Peoples Property. Ardeen would also like to thank all those who sponsored the Garden Fête, the generosity of the sponsors enabled this wonderful event to go ahead.
The Garden Fête raised €7,842. These funds are to be shared with the Shillelagh Peoples Property. Ardeen Cheshire Home will spend its share of the raised funds on repairing both the chimneys in the Main Building in Ardeen. The residents get great enjoyment from the stoves during the winter months so everyone’s generosity and hard work means the stoves can continue to be enjoyed for many years ahead.
Tinahely FIRST RESPONDERS
The Tinahely Community First Responders would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported their successful coffee morning in the Courthouse. It is very encouraging to see so many people support them. Keep an eye out in the area over the coming months to see the new AED that will be purchased with the funds raised.
TINAHELY WALKING CLUB
Our Wicklow Way walks continue with the following: On Sunday, July 15, the walk is from Glendalough to Luggala Gates. Grade A, 17km, five hours, meeting at 9.15 a.m., Glendalough. On Sunday, July 22, the walk is from Luggala Gates to Curlestown. Grade A, 15km, five hours, meeting at 9.15 a.m., Roundwood Coach House.
Buses are being hired as appropriate. Keep an eye on these notes or the club Facebook page for further details. As well as the usual advice about bringing proper food and clothing we also ask you to make a realistic assessment of your fitness levels and stamina. All Wicklow Way modules are graded A and are from 15km to 25km in length.