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Thursday, July 29, 2010
Eileen Aroon Festival
Bunclody Annual Eileen Aroon Festival continues with a Céilí Mór in M2 on Wednesday July 28th featuring traditional music, singing and set dancing commencing at 9.30 p.m.
The Festival Queen Gala Night will take place in The Millrace Hotel on Thursday July 29th with music and dancing.
All are invited to see the young ladies and their escorts interviewed and perhaps do a ‘party piece’. The winner will be announced at Market Sq. on Sunday August 1st at 10.15 p.m. approx.
The Pub Talent Competition continues in Kehoe’s on Friday July 30th; Redmond’s on Saturday July 31st; The Mall on Thursday August 5th and the final night in Lennon’s on Tuesday August 10th followed by presentation of prizes to award winners.
The ever popular Annual Pub Quiz continues with the 2nd round in Bia Álainn, Kehoe’s and Tig Leath Slí on Monday August 2nd with the 3rd round in ‘O’Connor’s, Redmond’s and Lennon’s on Wednesday August 4th. The Pub Quiz Final will take place on Friday August 6th.
Bunclody / Kilmyshall Drama
Group will present Pub Theatre in Redmond’s on Tuesday July 27th, starting at 9.30 p.m. and on Sunday August 1st at 10.30pm with the last performance on Tuesday August 3rd at 9.30 p.m. Admission €7. Concessions €5.
Bunclody Library will host a Singing & Drumming Workshop for youngsters aged 4 to 12 years on Friday July 30th. Booking essential. Contact Trist at 053-9375466 for details.
The annual Kids’ Day and Disco will take place at the Swimming Pool Complex (weather permitting; if not, in M2) on Saturday August 31st with Seamus Long. Admission is €3.
On-street entertainment starts on Saturday July 31st with music from The Heartbeats at Market Sq. from 8.30 to 10.30 p.m. 4 Man Trio and other local acts will take to the stage from 3.00 p.m. on Sunday August 1st with the Davitt Show band taking to the stage at 8.30 p.m. followed by the most popular Fireworks’ Display.
On Monday August 2nd Footloose Dance School will give a display followed by local ‘Bunclody Rocks’ bands.
The Car Treasure Hunt, sponsored by Topaz Service Station takes place on Sunday August 1st with start times from 5.30 to 7.00 p.m. from Topaz. The Duck Race and the 5-A-Side Street Tug O’ War takes place at Market Sq. from 5.30 p.m.
Bunclody’s Got More Talent, a talent show open to singers, dancers, bands and entertainers of all genres from youngsters to young adult. Enquiries to Levin 087-9982223 or Trish 0857397975.
Bunclody Lions’ Club will hold a Country & Western Hoe Down and Bar-B-Q in The Mall on Friday August 5th. Admission €25 including food. Proceeds in aid of Bunclody Lions’ Club.
Bunclody AFC are holding a fundraiser with Jon Kenny in Concert in M2 on Saturday August 7th.
Tickets at €20 are available from Bunclody Soccer Club, The Mall and M2.
The Eileen Aroon Festival has something to offer everyone, so come along to Bunclody and enjoy the fun.
Harley Davidson Visit
The Gaelic Chapter Ireland of the Harley Davidson Club will bring their bikes on a visit to Bunclody on Sunday August 1st to visit the Eileen Aroon Festival at 3.00 p.m. approx.
The Harley Owners’ Group (HOG) based in Dublin Harley Davidson, will bring a number of bikes down on the day, so be prepared for a show of chrome and a little noise as part of their arrival.
This will be a great opportunity for Harley lovers to see their bikes up close and personal, an opportunity not to be missed!
Bunclody/Kilmyshall Drama Group
Bunclody/Kilmyshall Drama Group are performing a summer play during July and August. The play is called ‘Lovers Losers’ by Brian Friel, and is an hilarious comedy.
It is a one-act play, about a pair of middle-aged lovers dealing with a demanding bedridden mother, who would stop at nothing to frustrate their amorous intentions.
The stars of our cast will be known to most folk in the area, and have worked hard to get this play ready for the summer.
Come along and see them in Redmond’s Lounge, Bunclody, on July 27th, starting at 9.30 p.m. and on August 1st at 10.30 p.m. with the last performance on August 3rd at 9.30 p.m.
It is a really funny play, and what better way to relax than sit back, have a drink with friends, and be entertained for an hour. Come along and enjoy the Craic.
Admission is only €7 per adult and €5 for concessions.
Both Bia Álainn Restaurant and Lady Lucy’s at The Millrace will offer a pre-theatre dinner and ticket to the show for €26.00. Contact the restaurant of your choice to make a reservation.
Annual Patron’s.
The Annual Patrons and Blessing of Graves will take place as follows: Old Cemetery, Chapel Road, Bunclody, Blessing of Graves Friday July 30th at 7.00 p.m.
Ryland Cemetery, Bunclody, Mass and Blessing of Graves Friday July 30th at 8.00 p.m.
Obituary.
Foley: The death occurred in Wexford General Hospital on Saturday June 26th of John Foley, Craan, Bunclody, following a short illness.
Just two weeks short of his 87th birthday, John had been in good health up to his hospitalisation.
His remains were removed from his nephew Tom’s house on Sunday evening to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Bunclody, for Requiem Mass on Monday morning celebrated by Rev.
Jim Doyle C.C., Bunclody, before interment in the family plot in Ryland Cemetery. Other clergy in attendance included Canon Seamus de Val and V. Rev. A.G. Jones P.P., Bunclody.
John is survived by his brother, Tom, Craan, Bunclody; nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. His sisters, Peggy (Murphy) and Lizzie and brother, Pat, predeceased him.
Tom was born and reared in Craan where he lived all his life in the family home and worked for many years in the forestry in counties Wexford and Carlow.
Golf Classic
Kilmyshall Hall Committee is holding a Golf Classic in aid of the Hall Restoration Fund, in Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club on this Thursday July 29th 2010.
All families and local businesses are asked to support this worthy fund-raising event by sponsoring a tee box or green. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
For tee times & sponsorship details contact Denis O’Neill 087 2196565 / 053 9377728.
Bunclody Library Attractions
Storytime for under 7s continues in Bunclody Library on Wednesdays at 4.00 p.m. Children are invited to have fun colouring and listening to popular children’s stories and rhymes.
The Senior Chess Club meets Thursdays from 6.30 until 9.00 p.m. and the Junior Chess Club meets Fridays from 3.00 p.m. For ages 8-14. All welcome.
There are Reading Groups for adults and children. Contact library for details.
All are welcome to these free events.
Should you require additional support to enable you to participate fully in any of our events, please contact the Librarian at 053 9375466.
Whist.
Recent winners at Bunclody Whist were Top Score Sean Murphy; 1st lady Mary A. Dunne; 2nd lady Una Kehoe; Half time lady Teresa Byrne; 1st gent Nick Murphy; 2nd gent Patsy Nolan; Half time gent M.E. Atkinson.
Other winners: Marie Donnegan, Dan O’Neill and Ann Cowman. Whist continues every Monday in St. Aidan’s Hall, Irish St., Bunclody. First deal 8.30 p.m.
Bunclody Credit Union.
Winners in the recent Bunclody Credit Union Monthly Draws were as follows: June 2010: Laura Hanrahan, Tomonia, Kiltealy; William Kenny, River Close, Knockanure; John Walsh Jnr, Graiguebeg.
July 2010: Sally Murphy, Knockaree, Bunclody; Margaret Cullen, Springvale, Ballycarney; Georgina Izatt, Rathnagreanry House, Clonegal.
Storytelling.
Bunclody as usual had a packed house in Sr. Aidan’s Hall for the July Storytelling.
Andy welcomed all and gave a special welcome to Mary Lambert and James Deacon after their recent hospital stays.
Get well wishes were sent to Paddy Tobin, Dermot Curran and Aidan Kelly and all the friends of Bunclody Storytelling who have been unwell recently.
The musicians were excellent and started off with music to lift your heart.
The musicians were Jack Kilbride, Martin Codd, Ned Foley, Greta Dowling, Pat Coogan and Sean Dalton, most of whom did solo acts of songs and music of their own.
The yarn spinners and monologues were from Etty Kilbride, Joe Hickey, Mary Mernagh, Breda Roche, Jim Nolan, Bob Lambert, Pat and Mary Doran, John Candy, Sean Furlong, Michael Murphy, Lily Coleman, Sheila Ronan and, of course, Andy Doyle and Kitty Mahon the Fear and Bean an Tigh.
The singers were Martin ‘Slim’ Codd, John Candy, Teresa Gordan, Alice Dunbar, Jerry Smithers, John Moulton, John Deacon, Mylers Moran, Frank Carroll, Pat Coogan, Betty Furlong, Vincent Thomas, Jim Roche and Etty Kilbride.
The helpers on the night were Margaret Morris, Alice Dunbar, Molly White, Lily Coleman, Mary Byrne and Tom Manon.
John Moran and Martin Codd were asked to give another song and monologue to finish the night and then as usual the musician brought the night to a close with a selection of music and the National Anthem.
The next storytelling takes place on Thursday August 26th, so put that date in your diary as Kitty is already looking forward to seeing you there!
Soccerscene
A BIG NUMBER of boys and girls turned up for the under-age trials last Saturday and it worked out beneficially for both coaches and managers.
There will be further trials for the different age groups in the next couple of weeks.
Adam Hogan was the lucky boy as he was drawn out to represent Bunclody Soccer club at the opening of the new Aviva Stadium on August 11th.
Ireland will play Argentina and Adam and his guardian, Jimmy Hogan, will take part in the opening ceremony and be guests at the game. It should be a great and memorable occasion.
The next Lotto draw will be held in O’Connor’s pub on Monday, 2nd August. The jackpot is now €10,400.
The Summer Camp commences on August 9th and runs to August 13th.
We hope all the children enjoy themselves.
The club would like to give its condolences to the Deacon family of Kilbranish on the passing of Frank Deacon. May he rest in peace.
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