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Kilcormac
Ramblers
New
Year's Day 2007
About the club:
The
Walking Club, known as Kilcormac Ramblers, started up in December 1994,
following a short walk in the Cadamstown area, on a Sunday afternoon.
An impromptu meeting took place, over a cup of tea, in Joan Roche’s
Teashop. A committee was set up, and its purpose was to organize walks
to various places in our locality. The club has a membership of approx.
40 people, who enjoy the monthly walks.
There are three special occasions during the Ramblers year.
The first of these is on New Year’s Day, when the Ramblers organise
a sponsored walk in aid of Offaly Hospice. The finishing point for this
walk has been traditionally Dan & Molly’s, Ballyboy. Everyone
is welcome to join in the New Year’s Day walk.
The second occasion is the Ramblers Annual outing. This takes place in
August each year, and many notable places have been visited - Aran Islands,
Hill of Tara, The Burren, to mention but a few.
The third occasion is the Ramblers night out, usually after Christmas
each year, when members come together in a social setting, and let their
hair down.
Membership of the Ramblers is for one year commencing 1st Jan, each year.
Further details of events and membership fee for the coming year will
be available shortly.
Mary
Feighery P.R.O. |
Presenting cheque
€1240 to Offaly Hospice.
Chairman, Seamus Barron at the annual dinner.
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New
Year's Day 2007
Once again the Kilcormac Ramblers New Year's Day walk was an
outstanding success. As in previous years it was a sponsored walk, with
all proceeds going to Offaly Hospice. The walk commenced at 2.00p.m.
at the G.A.A. field at Kilcormac and escorted by Brian Meacle from the
Mountbolus Pipe Band made their way down Birr St. and Main St. and onto
Ballyboy.
Thanks to Brian Meacle who comes out each year to do the honours. It
is much appreciated by The Ramblers. The walkers were accompanied by
Co. Offaly Civil Defence, and thanks to them for their attendance each
year. Then it was time for much needed refreshments, and these were
provided in Dan & Mollys by Molly, Vera and girls, and also were
much appreciated by the weary walkers. The very well supported raffle
then took place and this was followed by an evening entertainment, with
much music, singing and dancing. Joe Coughlan, as usual, was in attendance
to lead off the merry making with some very entertaining recitations
and singing. Thanks to Joe, he is there every year to support the Ramblers,
and this is appreciated. Thanks to Liam Buckley who was to the fore
in leading off the music.
The Ramblers say thanks to everyone who came out on the walk on Monday,
to everyone who donated prizes for the raffle and supported the fundraising
in any way for Offaly Hospice. Special thanks to Dan & Mollys for
their great support and sponsorship each year. This is the thirteenth
year in succession for the Ramblers to go to Ballyboy on New Year's
Day, and it is eagerly looked forward to by everyone, as it is one of
the most enjoyable days of the whole year.
Annual
Dinner
The Ramblers celebrated their annual night out with a beautiful meal
in the Enroute Bistro in the Fivealley on Jan. 23. Over 50 members had
a wonderful night with plenty of singing, recitations and dancing to
entertain the crowd. The proceeds of the New Year's Day walk, €1240
were presented to Offaly Hospice on the night. You can get a flavour
of the night from the photos below.
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