Rathdrum

CLOTHES COLLECTION

A reminder that the Clothes collection bank is located at the car park at Jacobs or if you prefer, items can be dropped into to Bill Porter at Avondale Sports. We thank you for your continued support with this fundraiser, which helps Rathdrum Cancer Support, Avoca senior citizens and Wicklow Hospice.

PARNELL ATHLETIC CLUB

Last Sunday saw many commemorations to the Armistice Day/End of the Great War all over the world. According to Irish Government archives, nearly 80,000 men enlisted into the British Army during the first 12 months of the war, joining 50,000 Irishmen, who were already serving in the army.

Although the exact number remains unclear it is reported that tens of thousands Irishmen died while fighting in World War one between 1914 and 1918. At least 51 of those men were from Rathdrum. These men are commemorated at the WW1 Memorial at Woodenbridge.

A ceremony will take place on Sunday, November 18, at the Woodenbridge WW1 Memorial Park at 2 p.m. Keynote speaker will be John Bruton, Former Taoiseach.

PRIDE OF PLACE AWARDS