Around the Districts: Aughrim to Knockananna

Lotto

The numbers drawn in Aughrim Sports Club lotto on Monday, April 29, were 6, 8, 18 and 26. The jackpot was not won. There were four match-three winners: James Doyle, Tom O’Neill, John Weatherill and Trish Quigley. The jackpot for Monday, May 6, is €8,600.

GAA News

Our Junior D adult footballers played neighbours Annacurra in the league last week and in a close game we came away with a draw. Trailing by a couple of points at halftime we fell further behind after conceding a goal early in the second half, but we battled back strongly to level the game with 10 minutes to go. However, despite being on top at this stage we squandered a number of good scoring opportunities to get a winner. Our annual race night fundraiser takes place on Saturday, May 18, in Paddy’s. Race cards are available from all committee members so please support this event.

Castlemacadam Parish Sale

The Castlemacadam Parish Sale and raffle is on Saturday, May 11, from 2 p.m. till 4 p.m. in the Hartin Hall, Castlemacadam (Avoca). There will be delicious tea to enjoy and books, toys, bric-à-brac, plants, bottles, jewellery, and home-made goodies to browse, plenty of fun and games and face painting for the children and a giant raffle with lots of prizes. Come along and join us for a very enjoyable afternoon.

Tractor and Car Run

There will be a tractor and car run on Sunday, May 12, This event is in aid of St Kevin’s Church Ballycoog. Registration from 11.30 at Lancaster’s garage Y14 YY17. Entry by donation. Spot prizes on the day. Refreshments afterwards in Ballycoog community hall.

Town and Country Market

There are a lot of marketeers with fantastic products and produce offerings from barista coffee, fresh biscuits, home baked cakes, artisan breads, frittatas and sausage rolls, plus freshly made garlic pesto, handmade clothing for babies, flower arrangements to beautify homes and workplaces. We have wooden products and hand painted signs, bird boxes and natural healing products plus hand crafted cushions and hand-crafted jewellery and cards. Artisan bread and home bakes plus a beautiful setting to enjoy with the whole family and even to bring along the dog for a walk. The playground is a fantastic place for the little ones while the New to you Thrift shop offers bargains of all kinds for the whole family. The fishing facility is open and stocked so if fishing is your passion this is the place to be. Bowling green is looking stunning, and the games have started, chat to any member for more information. Please see @aughrimtownandcountry on Facebook for weekly updates or contact Dave at 083 0349577 if you want to become a Marketeer or need any information regarding the market. We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday between 10: 00 14: 00. And if you are not sure where to find us, put Y14WK38 into your google maps and it will bring you right to our front door.

Notes Deadline

Items to be included in the Aughrim notes should be emailed to aughrimnotes@gmail.com before 8 pm on Sundays. Do not send attachments.

CARNEW

SYMPATHY

Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of Peter Bennett, Port Arlington, who died recently.

SPLIT THE POT

The lucky winner of our split-the-pot draw for Scoil Aodan Naofa Carnew, who won €190 was Laylauna Delaney. Congratulations. Our seller’s prize winners were Faye Doran, Kathleen Molloy, Lorcan Molloy and Jake Harris. Our next draw takes place Friday, May 17. Many thanks for your continued support.

MEN ON THE MOVE

With the good weather approaching, consider joining a new class.

Men on the Move is on every Monday and Thursday at 10 a.m. in Carnew GAA Club house.

This is an opportunity to improve overall fitness and mobility in a friendly social environment. Everything done within the group is about the individual working to their own abilities.

Come along and have a chat to meet the group and enjoy your time with us. There will be a free trial on Thursday, May 9. The next term will be eight weeks beginning on Monday, May 13, and the total cost is €40 (€5 a week).

GOLF CLASSIC

Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew, are holding their annual golf classic on Friday, June 14in Coollattin golf club, team of four is €240 including meal, to book phone 087 4168831.

GET FIT FOR SUMMER

Metcon fitness Askamore are running an eight-week programme to get fit for summer, if you are interested in taking part or to book a place contact Colm at 085 7334076.

Shop

Carnew Emmets Executive Committee are looking for expressions of interest to operate a small shop in our newly allocated area.

This area will be ideal for tea or coffee and snacks.

Please email your expression of interest to Niamh, our club secretary. Her email address is secretary.carnew.wicklow@gaa.ie.

DATES

First holy communion Carnew Sunday, May 12, 11 a.m., Coolfancy Sunday, May 19, 10 a.m., Shillelagh May 25 at 11 a.m.

Confirmation Carnew Friday, May 17, 11 a.m., Coolfancy Friday, May 24, 11 a.m.

Patrons Carnew Sunday, July 21, 1.15 pm, Tomacork 2 p.m., Coolfancy Sunday, August 4, 2 p.m., Shillelagh August 11 2 p.m.

SCOR

Congratulations and well done to all who took part in Scor Sinsir last week and well done to all the winners representing their clubs in the all-Ireland final in Killarney on Saturday, May 11, and especially Carnew in the novelty act for the third year in a row, good luck to all.

KNOCK

The annual Askamore pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Monday and Tuesday, July 1, and two, for more information or to book your place contact Mary Kenny at 086 1541948.

HEALTH CLUB

Carnew Emmet’s are launched their healthy club on Saturday last in the GAA pitch show casing all the various activities such as Mothers and Others, Ireland lights up, All star inclusions training, Men on the Move, etc, looking after the physical, social, emotional and psychological health of our community.

All stars inclusion training for children with additional needs starts on Saturday, May 11, with a visit from the Senco Sensory bus and continues every Saturday from May – September.

DARKNESS INTO LIGHT

Only a few more days to go for the annual Darkness into light walk on Saturday, May 11, not too late to enter if you haven’t already done so, good luck to everyone who is taking part.

Ballyellis NS split-the-pot

Winner of split-the-pot on Friday, May 3, is Amelia Kasza, Munny – winning €130.

Split-the-pot’ envelopes can be had from any parent in the school or by calling into the school.

Many thanks to everyone for your support. It is much appreciated.

DONARD

Community market

Donard Community Market and car boot sale at Donard Community Hall W91YW57 on Sunday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Donard Community Hall. The Country Market will be selling such things as jewellery, honey, flowers, paintings, soap, sour dough bread and much much more. If you would like to take part in the car boot sale, please ring 087 8777580.

GLENEALY

GLENEALY CARD DRIVE 45

Card drive will be on every Thursday night at 8 p.m. in Glenealy Village Hall. New players always welcome.

NO POSTER VILLAGE

Glenealy Tidy Towns would like to remind everyone that we are a No Poster village from Deputy’s Pas road to the welcome sign on the Rathnew side and on the back road to Ashford as far as Hargrove Estate. Thank you.

GLENEALY MEN and WOMEN SHED

We are looking at setting up a men and women shed here in Glenealy Village Hall. Anyone who might be interested in this please contact Tomas Cooney at 087 1266624.

GLENEALY HURLING CLUB

There is a clothes collection fundraiser for club, anyone who is looking to dispose of old clothing, shoes etc. Please leave in Glenealy club house before May 14. All proceeds to Glenealy hurling club.

COFFEE MORNING

The next monthly coffee morning is on Wednesday morning 5TH June from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Glenealy Village Hall.

GLENEALY SOCIAL CLUB

The next Glenealy social club will be on Friday, May 24, from 7.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. in Glenealy village hall. Entry fee is €10 which includes tea or coffee, a chat, line dancing, jiving and social dancing to live music. All enquiries to Leslie at 0404 67755.

BLESSING OF THE GRAVES

The blessing of the graves will take place in Glenealy on Saturday, July 20, at 3 p.m. Refreshments in the hall afterwards courtesy of Glenealy Tidy Towns.

PILATES

Pilates is now on in Glenealy Village Hall every Tuesday night at 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. For more information contact Zara at 087 9367474.

FOROIGE YOUTH CLUB

Foróige youth club in Glenealy Village Hall on every Friday night from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for 11- and 12-year-old youths. If interested contact 086 8732963 or 087 681087.

INDOOR BOWLS

Indoor bowls will resume in Glenealy village hall every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. A Great hobie for the winter months. New players always welcome.

BOOK EXCHANGE

If anyone would like to exchange books or take books, the book shelf is just inside the main door at hall. Great selection to choose from.

ASTRO TURF

Astroturf is now available to rent at very competitive rates. Tennis court also available. For more information contact 0404 44040.

JOHNSTOWN-THOMASTOWN

Kilnenor Historical Society

Sunday, May 19, at 2.30 p.m. We will be unveiling Old Kilnenor Historical Society’s sign in Kilninor Graveyard. The sign, depicting many of the grave sites together with names has been sponsored by Kilninor Historical Society. Some of the graves date back to the 1700s and present times and chart the many lives lost through battles, murder and natural causes. We hope to have a cuppa and chat in Ballyfad Hall afterwards. You don’t have to be a committee member to attend, as this is a public event which needs your support. Please tell your friends, relations and those not on Facebook as this will be a historic event for all.

Coolgreany Road

Coolgreany Road Action Committee are holding a public meeting in the May Byrne House on Monday, May 13, at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome.

May Byrne House.

The A G M of the May Byrne Trust House will be held in the house on Monday, May 20, at 7.30 p.m.

Golden Circle.

Our next trip is to Bloom on May 30, get your own tickets, bus leaves Tesco at 9 a.m., Tickets €20, contact Gertie at 083 4042746.

Tidy Towns

April is the Spring Clean – up month, also the 2km clean-up is ongoing, the Tidy Towns committee are asking residents to come out and help, your help would be greatly appreciated, Gloves and bags are available from Maureen or Marie.

Thanks to the Tidy Towns for their generous donation from their St Patrick’s Day parade fund which was much appreciated.

Coolgreany Dama.

Coolgreany Drama group will be performing the Weir, by Conor McPherson at St Mogue’s Hall, Inch from Wednesday, May 22, to Saturday, May 25, at 8 p.m.

Set in a rural pub in Co Leitrim in the 1990s, with four males and one female character, this is one of the most critically acclaimed and popular of modern Irish dramas and has been staged the world over. In the play, three of the local men tell ghostly stories about the locality, while the woman, Valerie, then tells her story about what led her to move from Dublin to Leitrim. The play is a unique portrayal of community life, interpersonal relationships, loneliness, grief and the role of storytelling. Atmospheric, entertaining, dramatic and haunting, The Weir is an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Directed by Ned Dempsey, Coolgreany Drama’s production features Eamonn O’Shiel as Jack, Michael Condren as Brendan, Frank Duffy as Jim, Carl Nuzum as Finbarr and Fiona O’Gorman as Valerie.

Tickets are €15, including refreshments – pay at the door.

Local Notes.

Please forward all notes for the local Guardian to me by 6 p.m. on Sunday evening by email or Phone 087 4605166, or danken9@gmail.com. Thank you.

KNOCKANANNA

Ballymaghroe Graveyard

Ballymaghroe Graveyard is an important burial ground and monastic site dating back to the eighth century.

Two new information panels have recently been erected in the graveyard. The panels include details of the history of the graveyard, the stonemasons whose work can be seen there and the names of some of those buried in the graveyard as well as some information on the flora and fauna of the area. This quiet and tranquil place is worthy of a visit.