Around the Districts: Carnew, Coolgreany and Tinahely
Carnew Community Care news
Date for Diaries!! RTE Nationwide will air its programme on all things Carnew on Friday 7th May. The episode will feature the Home First Knitters fabulous Map of Ireland, Carnew Community Care activities and services, the impressive work of the hard working Tidy Towns group and the history of Carnew.
Festival in a Van: Regular members are participating in the Songlines, Festival in a Van project. The project aims to enhance creative well-being by involving participants in music, song, and storytelling. Eithne and Eamonn have facilitated the group by encouraging reflection and sharing of experiences with songs, poetry, and stories. Carnew Community Care would like to invite you and your family members to attend a final session on Sunday, 18th May with day centre members, facilitators Eamonn and Eithne, and their portable stage in a van from approximately 11.30am to 12.30pm, followed by light refreshments andlots of chat.
Exercise classes for all levels continue with Yoga on a Monday afternoon, light exercise classes on Tues and Thurs , The Men on the Move programme, organised by Wicklow Local Sports Partnership, continues on Mondays from 11am until 11.45am
For more information on any of these sessions please contact Carnew Community Care reception at 053 9426510.
Public Meeting – Carnew Town Team
An open meeting will take place on Wednesday, 14th May at 8pm in St. Brigid's Hall, Carnew to discuss the formation of the Carnew Town Team.
This new community initiative aims to bring together local residents, businesses, and organisations to work collaboratively on enhancing and developing Carnew. All are welcome. Your ideas and input are important – come and have your say in shaping the future of our town.
Bingo
The next bingo is on Sunday 18th May at 2pm in Carnew mart.
Patrons
The annual patrons will take place in Askamore Sunday 1st June at 2pm, Carnew/Tomacork 20th July, Coolfancy 3rd August, Kilrush 3rd August 2pm, Shillelagh 10th August.
Askamore Journal
Askamore Journals are now available to be sold separately at €30 each. Obtained from Candy's or from the author–086 0820146
Darkness Into Light
The Carnew Darkness Into Light Walk 2025 promises to be an event filled with community spirit, solidarity, and hope. Join us on 10th May for another meaningful walk. You can sign up by visiting www.darknessintolight.ie. Follow us on Facebook for further updates!
Askamore Hall
Drama Workshops - Are you interested in Drama and all it entails? Workshops in Production, Direction, Performance & Design are coming soon. Contact 085 215 6848
Ongoing activities - Bowls takes place on Wednesday evenings in Askamore Hall at 7.45pm. New members welcome.
Pilates: every Wednesday morning at 9am. Contact Finch 086 8468165
Qigong: every Tuesday morning at 10am. Contact 085 2156848
Gym: Join our Gym Contact Colm 085 7334076.
COOLGREANY
Gymkhana
The Johnstown Coolgreany Gymkhana will take place this year on Monday 2nd June (bank holiday) in Merrigans field in Coolgreany. Please note that the Gymkhana has been brought forward this year, and the Committee are hoping for good weather and a large turnout on the day. Further information to follow in due course.
Get well soon
A number of local people are in Hospital or sick at home at present, and we would like to wish them a speedy recovery to full health
Birthdays
Birthday greetings to Rebecca Rose McCarthy, Askinch whose 9th birthday is on 20th May; also birthday wishes to Ellie O'Rafferty, Fortchester whose 10th birthday is on 20th May; birthday wishes also to Grace Frances Foster, Monaglough who celebrates 16th birthday on 22nd May; birthday wishes also to Brooklyn Cushe Fleming whose 15th birthday is on 16th May. Happy birthday to one and all.
Tidy Towns
The Wexford Walking Trails are organising a walk in Gurteen/Ballyfad woods on 25th May everyone is welcome, time to be arranged later.
The Tidy Towns competition is now open and we are asking local residents to come out and help in their area, as the judges are always n the lookout for new projects and to help build up our points, lets get together for our village.
Coolgreany Tidy Towns would like you to put a date in your diary for our community BBQ which will take place on 21st June at 6 o'clock.
The committee are looking for helpers with the 2km clean-up, bags and gloves are available from the committee, please come out and help if you can.
Community Alert
Please be observant for anything unusual in our area and lookout for our senior citizens who are living alone and may need your help.
A number of break-in have taken place in our general area, so please be alert for anything unusual happening locally. Also, there have been people spotted checking if cars are locked. Please make sure your vehicle is always locked and report anything unusual to the Gardai at Gorey 053 9430690.
Local notes
Please forward all notes for the local papers to Dan by 6 p.m. on Sunday evening. Email danken9@gmail.
TINAHELY
Fairgreen Resource Centre
The Fairgreen Resource Centre is located to the rear of the Courthouse and is a purpose built social centre where you can relax and meet new people.
Tinahely Active Retirement Association meets every Tuesday morning from 10.30 am to 12.30 for coffee and a chat. The group runs a variety of activities and courses during the year along with annual outings. All are welcome to join.
Vincent's Community Shop
Vincents's Community Shop is located on Barton Street and is open Tues to Sat from 11am to 4pm daily. It offers a wide range of household goods, quality clothes along with a host of other items ranging from giftware, to books, jewellery, collectables and vintage items.
Tinahely Craft market
The Tinahely Craft Market is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 4pm. We have a great range of locally produced crafts made with lots of love and where possible using sustainable and local materials. These include soya candles and soaps, woodcraft, gorgeous embroidery, hand made jewellery, leather wallets and bags, amazing pottery and Upcycled and recycled quilts, cushions and bags. Also baby blankets using locally produced wool from Carnew. A great place to buy a gift for a friend or family or to treat yourself to an original beautiful piece of art.
Tomnafinnoge Athletics Club
Tomnafinnoge Athletics Club is kicking off Track & Field training at The Fairgreen, Shillelagh. Sessions run every Tuesday and Thursday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm and are open to kids aged 4 and up. Come join the fun, stay active, and develop your athletic skills! New members welcome!
Tinahely Toastmasters
Hone your Public Speaking, Communication & Leadership skills with us! We are an official Toastmasters International Club. Join our next meeting free as a guest. We meet 7.45pm to 9.45pm on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of every month. Contact 087 2786503 for more information.
If you have an upcoming event in the Tinahely area and surrounds. Please email details to us at tinahelynotes@gmail.com. It's a great way for people to see your event.
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