Local Notes: Halloween Disco, New Defibrillator, GAA 50/50
Greg Reynolds, Naoise Wynne, John Carlos and John Wynne, pictured in Hanly’s Bar, Strokestown last weekend as part of the Strokestown Tradfest. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin
A new defibrillator has been installed at Kildallogue Heights in Strokestown. Rory Doyle said that he had reached out the Wills Bros Group to see if they would sponsor a defib and insulated box and they were more than obliging. “ I sincerely want to thank them, Adrian McHale who worked closely with me on this on Will’s side, Anne O’Connor who has generously allowed the device to be installed on the side of her home and Michael Doorley who came bright and early and donated his time to get the electrics done for us,” said Rory.
Results of the SCDA fortnightly draw held on September 29th- numbers drawn - 5,11, 15 and 20. Two Match Three winners – Matthew Casey, Scramogue, and Fred Dolan, Corrigeen. Next draw is on Tuesday, October 13th at the SCDA office. Thank you for your continued support.
Western Alzheimer’s urgently need Volunteer Befrienders in the Strokestown area. Do you have one to two hours per week to spare? Contact Lucy at (094) 9364900 or (087) 3694477.
A disability job and training fair will take place at Kilbride Community Centre, Fourmilehouse, on Tuesday, October 20th. It will be an opportunity to meet with employers, training providers and local support groups.
The Strokestown branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann will hold its Annual General Meeting in the Percy French Hotel on Thursday, October 12th at 7.30 p.m.. All are welcome.
The death took place recently at University Hospital, Galway, of Mrs Margaret (Peg) Neary (nee Kelly) of Tonroe, Tulsk, wife of the late Mr Eamon Neary. A native of Legan, County Longford, she was daughter of the late Mr Joe Kelly and of the late Mrs Elizabeth Kelly. She was sister of the late Mrs Mary Shanley and of the late Mr Michael Kelly (both late of Curry, Strokestown). She was also predeceased by her sisters, Bridget and Eilish, and by her brother. John. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Paul's Church, Kilmurray, and the interment followed in Tulsk Cemetery. She is survived by her children, Andrea, John and Michael, grandchildren, Aoibhin, Rian and Kayla, son-in-law, Colin, daughter-in-law, Jennifer, brother, Joe (Legan), nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
In the Kilglass Gaels Lotto held on October 10th the numbers drawn were 3, 4, 11, 17, Bonus Number, 20. There was no jackpot winner. There were seven Match 3 number winners of €20 each - PJ Nugent, Nuala Diffley, Irene and Martin, Josephine McGushin, Dympna Smith, Kieran Leavy, Eimear McNevin. Next week's jackpot €2800 for four correct numbers, €6800 for four correct numbers plus Bonus Number. Next draw takes place in the clubrooms on Saturday, October 17th.
This week's Kilglass Ladies Bonus Ball number was 38. Winners Cormac Tighe and Margaret McHugh, €50 each.
Bingo every Saturday at 8.30 p.m. in Kilglass Gaels Centre.
Progressive 25 continues in Kilglass GAA Centre on Tuesdays at 8.30 p.m.. Last week's winners were: 1st, Sean Flynn; joint 2nd, Sean Dixon and J P Farrell; raffle, James Owens. New players welcome.
The winners of the Progressive 25 drive in Clooneycolgan Community Centre on Thursday night last were as follows: 1st, Rose Curley; 2nd, Con Kehir; 3rd, Brendan McDermott; table prize, Karl Conneely. Next game Thursday night next at 8.30 p.m. New players very welcome.
Castleplunkett NS Parents Association is holding its annual Halloween disco in Kilmurry Hall on Saturday, October 24th from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., €5 per child with parental/adult supervision. Prizes for best dressed on the night. Tuc shop also available. It will be a spooktacular evening as always. All welcome.
Tulsk GAA’s first 50/50 draw will take place on Friday night. The winner of a free annual entry in last Friday night's Early Bird Draw was Enda Raftery. Entries €5 each, 3 entries for €10 and 7 entries for €20. Sign up to the 50/50 draw for six months for €125 or annual entry for €240. Pay by cash (envelopes available in Applegreen, Tulsk Laundry, Dec's Bar and Flanagan's Bar), by cheque payable to Tulsk Gaa, online via the app or by card. Contact Cathal McCormack 086 8065219 or Lorraine McGarry 087 2759897 with any queries.
