K/K notes 29th March 2003
KILCORMAC C.C.E ON CROSS BORDER VISIT
As part of cross Border support for the Forum for Peace and Reconciliation members of Kilcormac Branch CCE recently travelled to Loughbeg in Co. Antrim. The group, who were joined by members of Brosna Branch CCE, travelled on the weekend of 1st March. They were joined by over forty musicians, of all ages, from all over the north of Ireland, and a monster traditional session, lasting until the early hours, was held in Crosskeys, Co. Antrim.
This visit was organised by Kilcormac CCE last July when Loughbeg branch CCE were invited to Kilcormac for the Leinster Fleadh Cheoil. The local branch, in conjunction with co-operation North, hope to continue their ties with the north and hope to invite more Northern Ireland branches of CCE to Kilcormac in the future.
The weekend was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who travelled, and Kilcormac CCE would like to thank the members, and musicians of Brosna CCE who travelled with them.
BALLYBOY HIGH MILEAGE CLUB
Ballyboy High Mileage Club meets this Thurs. 27th March, in Dan & Mollys at 4.00p.m.
TABLE QUIZ
A Table Quiz, on behalf of Ogra Fianna Fail, will be held on this Fri. night, 28th Mar. in Feigherys, Kilcormac. Tables of four 25Euro and the quiz commences at 8.30p.m. All support will be appreciated.
FRIENDS OF CHERNOBYL BENEFIT SHOOT
A reminder of the Benefit Shoot to be held on Sun. next 30th Mar. at The Midlands Rifle Club. The shoot commences at 10.30a.m. and tea and coffee will be served all day. All proceeds will go to the Friends of Chernobyl.
KILCORMAC RAMBLERS
The Kilcormac Ramblers are holding their March walk on Sunday next 30th March. The walk will be to The Blackwood Forest, near Screggan. Assemble in The Square, Kilcormac at 2.00p.m.
KILCORMAC LIBRARY
Kilcormac Library will close Tuesday 1st April, at 5.00p.m. and will re-open on Tues. 15th April at 2.00p.m. We regret any inconvenience caused.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy to Mrs. Bridie Buckley, St. Cormac's Park, on the recent death of her sister Mrs. Kathleen Feely, Clara, and to Tommy Scully, Ballyboy Rd., on the death of his sister Mrs. Margaret Horan, Garbally, Birr who died last week.
COFFEE MORNING SUCCESS
The Coffee morning, held in Feigherys, in conjunction with Daffodil Day, on Fri. last 21st March, was a great success, with almost 250Euro now being forward to the Irish Cancer Society. Many thanks to everyone to supported the Coffee morning.
BALLYBOY C.C.E.
St. Patrick's weekend was a very successful weekend for Ballyboy CCE.
On Sun. 16th Mar., as part of Seactain na Gaeilge, the musicians, singers and dancers of the branch performed in The Bridge Centre, Tullamore. The branch would like to thank everyone who supported them on that occasion, and particular thanks to John Cusack, Manager, and the security staff of the Bridge Centre, for their help.
On St. Patrick's Day the branch had two floats in the parade, and won The Best Traditional Float prize. Sincere thanks to everyone, who helped on both occasions, and to the musicians, singers and dancers who took part on both days.
Ceili Dancers are asked to please note that there is no Ceili Dancing Class in O'Sullivans, Kilcormac, on this Thurs. 27th March.
The first practice for Groupai Cheoil for U.15 and U.12 will be on this Sat. 29th Mar. in Dan & Mollys from 4.45p.m. to 5.45p.m.
There is a Committee meeting of the Branch on Wed. 2nd April, in Dan & Mollys at 9.15p.m. sharp.
A reminder of the next Senior Session, which will take place in Dan & Mollys, on Fri. 4th April. Musicians from other branches are expected to attend, and this will be a very lively night. A raffle will be held, with all proceeds going to Brosna CCE, who are hosting this year's Offaly Fleadh Cheoil.
Finally, the Branch would like to offer sincere sympathy to the Conway Family, Annaghbrack, on the recent death of Mr. Jack Conway.
FOUR SEASONS GARDENING CLUB
The Gardening Club would like to say a sincere word of thanks to Norman Davy, Shinrone, who attended their last meeting, and gave a very informative talk and demonstration.
The Club's next meeting is on Sunday, 13th April at 2.30p.m. in Birr Castle.
A reminder also that the next due date for payment for the five day outing is the first week of April. Please note also there are a few seats still available for this outing, contact Eileen (35152), without delay.
KILCORMAC/KILLOUGHEY GOLF SOCIETY
Kilcormac/Killoughey Golf Society will hold their first outing of 2003 in Mountrath on Sat. 5th April. Golfers will be competing for the Mick Troy Perpetual Trophy and a large turnout is expected. The tee is reserved from 9.00a.m. to 11.00a.m. and a timesheet will be in operation,. To book your place on the timesheet contact any of the committee before Monday 31st Mar.: Denis Flynn (Captain), Tom Daly (Sec.), Sean Craven, Denis Guinan, Declan Lowry, Liam Lowry, Joe Coleman, John Delaney, Kevin Clarke, Jimmy Quinn, John Flynn, Matthew Feighery, Paschal Troy. As agreed at the A.G.M. the membership fee is 20Euro and it can be paid in advance to any of the committee.
K.D.A. LOTTO
There was no winner of the Jackpot this week. Winning Nos. were 4,18,24,27. There were four match 3 winners – Ned Spain, Michael Carroll, Liam Dunne and Tom Dunne. Promoters prize went to Rose and Mark. Next weeks Jackpot will be 11,450Euro and the draw is in Feigherys.
G.A.A. LOTTO
Winning Nos. this week 1,12,18,26. There was no winner of the Jackpot, and there were three match 3 winners – P.J. Kenna, John Butterfield, Dolores Meredith. Promoters prize went to Rose Feighery. Next weeks draw is in The Blueball, and the Jackpot will be 2950Euro.
