K/K notes 1st March 2003
KILCORMAC'S ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
BEST OVERALL TROPHY PLUS 300EURO PRIZEMONEY – At a meeting of the organizing committee it was proposed and seconded that a prize of 300Euro would be given to the overall winner of the 2003 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Kilcormac, along with the Overall Trophy. It is hoped that the generous prizemoney will generate more entries not just from Kilcormac Killoughey but from outside the parish also.
As in previous years, the parade is being organised under the umbrella of the Kilcormac Development Association. A subcommittee with Joe Coleman as co-ordinator, will run the parade on the day.
Due to extra insurance costs and other outlays, it is hoped that the business people of the town will subscribe as generously as heretofore.
This weeks Church Gate Collection amounted to 625.31Euro. The Committee wishes to thank most sincerely all the people who subscribed to the collection.
TABLE QUIZ
Gortnamona N.S. Parents Association is holding a table quiz in the Blueball on this Thurs. night at 9.00p.m. Tables of four at 20Euro per table. Everyone is welcome and your support will be greatly appreciated.
BALLYBOY C.C.E
The Ceili Dancing Classes with Nora Carroll, takes place this Thurs. night 27th Feb. in O'Sullivans Kilcormac commencing at 9.00p.m. All are welcome at these classes.
A reminder also of the Senior Seisiun in Dan & Mollys on this Fri. night 28th Feb. commencing at 9.30. It will be a night of great music and good craic and to be enjoyed by one and all.
The Branch are also holding a meeting on Wed. night next 5th March to discuss the float for St. Patrick's Day Parade, and everyone with ideas should attend at Dan & Mollys at 9.15p.m.
Finally, best wishes to six members of the branch who will be presented with Certificates to honour their achievement of qualifying to the 2002 All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil, by Offaly Co. Board CCE. This event will be held in conjunction with an evening of music, song and dance in the Millennium Room, The Bridge House, Tullamore on Sun. next 2nd March from 5.00p.m. to 7.00p.m.
CHIROPODIST
The Chiropodist will attend at the Community Centre, Kilcormac on Sat. next 1st March, from 2.00p.m. to 5.00p.m.
BALLYBOY HIGH MILEAGE CLUB
Reminder of the High Mileage Club meeting this Thurs. 27th Feb. in Dan & Mollys, at the earlier time of 3.45p.m.
I.C.A. MEETING
The Kilcormac Guild of the I.C.A. will meet on Tues. next 4th March at 8.00p.m.
KILCORMAC RAMBLERS
The Ramblers will meet this Wed. night in the Community Centre at 8.00p.m. Top of the agenda will be the float for St. Patrick's Day Parade. A full attendance is hoped for.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION THANKS
The Friends of the General Hospital Tullamore thank very sincerely all those who subscribed so generously to their Church Gate Collection at Christmas. 1160Euro was collected and many thanks also to all the collectors for their help.
EVENING OF FUN
A reminder of the Evening of Fun on this Thurs. evening 27th Feb. in the Community Centre, Kilcormac from 4.00p.m. to 6.00p.m. As this evening is directed particularly towards the elderly and the young at heart, it is hoped to see a good crowd attending. A representative from The Midland Health Board will attend and give a talk on Health and Fitness and refreshments will be served.
KILCORMAC SUMMER CAMP
At a recent meeting of the free Kilcormac Summer Camp, sponsored by Pat and Bernie Troy, the committee were informed that the sponsors wishes the 2003 camp to be limited to 200 children, thus trying to keep the costs in line with the 2002 camp.
It was agreed that the first 200 children enrolled would be accepted, i.e. first come, first served basis.
A letter will be issued to each child from age 7 to 6th class inclusive, in the Kilcormac/Killoughey parish schools, in the first or second week, after the school resumes following their Easter holidays. This letter will inform the children of the enrolment dates, which it is hoped, will probably be early May 2003.
On enrolment, the parents will be asked to give the week their child can attend, therefore it is expected parents will know their family holidays and arrangements of transport to and from the Community Centre. This date cannot be changed, so it is important to have arrangements made with other families, if applicable, regarding transport etc. at the date of enrolment.
Once again, the committee are appealing to parents, father and mothers or any other adult family ember, to offer their help.
Please feel free to contact any member of the committee if you would like to offer your help with the 2003 camp.
The committee are as follows; Kathleen Troy Chairperson, Carmel Gilligan Vice Chairperson, Geraldine Murphy Secretary, Pascaline Hunt Asst. Sec., Mary Gorman Treas., Helen Daly Asst. Treas., Patricia Mahon PRO, Teresa Bracken, Ann Molloy, Mary Molloy, Regina Spain, Jackie Flynn, Dolores Slevin;, Deirdre Quinn, Bridget Guinan Donna Quinn, Patsy Nevin.
K.D.A. LOTTO
There was no winner of the Jackpot this week. Winning No. 8,10,14,15. There were six match 3 winners and promoters prize went to Mary McIntyre. Next weeks draw is in McCanns and the Jackpot will be 10,850Euro. Many thanks for your continued support of the Lotto.
G.A.A.
SENIOR SCOR; Congratulations to Kilcormac/Killoughey who won Club of the Year at Senior Scor in Clara on Sat. night last.
Unfortunately, the representatives of the Club did not qualify for the Leinster semi-finals, but they put on a great show in the various competitions. Great credit is due to all who took part and to the organiser Lorraine Wynne. As usual, we believe Mrs. Attracta Dooley, The Midland Bar, stole the show with her recitation. Well done to all, and better luck next time.
LOTTO: Winning Nos. 1,4,18,25. No winner of the Jackpot. There were five match 3 winners. Promoters prize Josie Cassidy. Next weeks draw is in Gracelands and the Jackpot will be 6700Euro.
