Local Notes: Monster auction, showtime in The Dock and Bingo date
Monster auction night in aid of the new playground at Croghan NS.
A monster auction Night will take place on Friday, December 1st, in the Four Provinces Lounge, Rathallen, commencing at 8 p.m. Large number of valuable lots on offer. Proceeds in aid of new playground at Croghan NS. All support much appreciated on the night.
Fr. Alan P.P. will visit the sick and housebound in the parish on Thursday and Friday, November 23rd/24th, at the usual times. Anybody interested in having Fr. Alan visit them on a sick call, please contact him at 071-9620415 or email: croghanparish@gmail.com.
A conference for autistic young people and their families, hosted by Summerhill College, Sligo, takes place on Saturday, November 25th. The purpose of the conference is to inspire families and give information regarding the supports that are in place for those with Autism when they leave post primary education. Keynote speakers include Temple Grandin, Stefanie Preissner and Yasmine Multani. The conference also includes many informative workshops. To book, visit www.summerhillcollege.ie.
The talented Lyrical Locals will present two music-filled shows in The Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon, on Saturday, November 25th, with matinee at 2 p.m. and evening show at 7 p.m.. Performing on both shows will be the Croghan Community Choir, with almost thirty members. They will be joined by singers and musicians from the Croghan, Drumlion and Cortober areas including Malachy Costello, Ryan Mulligan and Shane Beirne. All welcome to come along and enjoy the best in entertainment. For further information and tickets telephone 071-9650828 or www.the dock.ie.
Bingo takes place on Sunday night in the Patrician Hall, Cortober, at 8 p.m.. All support much appreciated.
The Old Creamery Community Cafe is now open on Saturday and Sundays from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.. All welcome to call in for tea/coffee and sample a variety of home baked cakes, apple tarts, scones, brown bread, etc.
50/50 DRAW Jim Glancy, Cortober, was the winner of the Shannon Gaels GAA Club 50/50 draw on Sunday, November 19th, winning €465. Tickets for the draw available at www.5050draw.ie and at local businesses. All support much appreciated.
