Around the Districts: Rathdrum and Tinahely
Tuesday, July 8, No jackpot winner 12, 18, 21, 23 two match-three winners Teresa and Chris Byrne c/o Anthony Byrne..Online Michaela Byrne c/o Online Thanks for all your continued support Next draw Tuesday, July 15, jackpot €3,000.
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Avondale GAA Club Memorabilia
If anyone has any memorabilia connected to the Avondale GAA club (Cups, medals, programmes, etc) Can you please contact Sandra O'Shaughnessy at 083 3575421 or contact Victor O'Shaughnessy with details.
Exciting Opportunity for Our Club
The Irish Farmers Journal has launched an exciting competition starting on July 3, offering a chance to win a top-of-the-line Husqvarna mower valued at €30,000. This amazing mower will significantly reduce the time spent on grass cutting, providing numerous benefits to our club. Let's get involved and maximise our chances of winning this fantastic prize.To participate, simply enter the competition on behalf of our club. The more entries we have, the better our chances of winning. Buy the Irish Farmers Journal starting July 3. Collect three tokens over four weeks and send them to the Irish Farmers Journal. Let's come together and make this happen for our club.
Congratulations
Avondale GAA Club would like to send its congratulations and best wishes to former player Shane O'Neill and his beautiful bride Rachel on their wedding day today. We wish you both a lifetime full of love and happiness and future Avondale footballers and hurlers.
Thank you
Thank you to Helen and Noel Jacob of Jacob's Well for sponsoring the match ball for tomorrow's Intermediate football championship. Jacobs Well have been very generous with their sponsorship over the years and they are the first to sponsor the match ball for this year's championship. We'll have a different sponsor for each football and hurling game as a way of thanking our sponsors throughout the championship. Congratulations Avondale intermediate football team and management made the journey to a sun drenched Echelon Park Aughrim on Sunday last to start the intermediate football campaign Avondale got off to a flying start and at half time Avondale lead on a scoreline of Avondale 3-09 (18) to Barndarrig 0-03 (3) in the second half Avondale kept the lead on Barndarring and won on a scoreline of Avondale 5-18 (33) to Barndarrig 0-10 (10) Next up for Avondale intermediate football team is a match against Ballinacor on Sunday, August 3, at 7.30 p.m. in Aughrim.
The Senior Hurling Championship 2025
Next up for Avondale GAA is the senior hurling championship where Avondale senior hurlers will travel up to Echelon park in Aughrim on Saturday, July 19, at 6.30 p.m. to take on St Pat's in the first round of the senior hurling championship 2025 All support is much appreciated.
Championship Fixtures
Championship Season sees our four adult team fixtures the championship group stages senior hurling Avondale v St Pat's Saturday, July 19/18.30/Aughrim Senior hurling Avondale v Bray Emmets Weekend of the 23rd/August 24 TBC Intermediate football Avondale v Ballinacor Sunday, August 3/midday/Aughrim Intermediate football Avondale v Aughrim weekend of the 8/August 9/10 TBC Junior hurling Avondale v Aughrim Wednesday 23d July/19.30/Aughrim Junior hurling Avondale v Bray Emmets Wednesday, July 30/19.30/Avondale Junior hurling Avondale v Knockanna Wednesday, August 6/19.30/Knockananna Junior hurling Avondale v Éire Óg Wednesday, August 20/19.30/Avondale Junior B football Avondale v Bray Emmets Thursday, July 17/19.30/Avondale Junior B football Avondale v Baltinglass Thursday, July 31/19.30/Baltinglass Junior B football Avondale v Blessington Thursday, August 14/19.30/Avondale.
Tea and Coffee After Mass
On the second Sunday of the month, tea and coffee will be available at the back of the church after the 11.30 a.m. Mass All are welcome. Thank you to the hospitality group for providing the refreshments.
Blessing Of the Graves
Blessing Of the graves – Famine Graveyard A Mass will be celebrated in the famine graveyard on Wednesday, July 16, at 7.30 p.m. All are welcome. Masses in Clara Vale Church and Greenane Sunday, July 20, in Greenane at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 27, Clara Vale at 9 a.m. Also in the Rathdrum parish church 6 p.m. vigil Mass on Saturday and 11.30 a.m. Mass on a Sunday 11 a.m. Mass on public holidays and 9 a.m. Mass on a Monday Wednesday Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. Eucharistic service on Tuesday Mass and Blessing Of the Graves 202 Glenealy Cemetery Saturday, July 19, at 3 p.m. Killoughter Cemetery Tuesday, July 22, at 7.30 p.m.
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Clara Vale Church summer sale
The Clara Vale summer sale will take place in the grounds of the church on Sunday, August 10, at 1.30 p.m. The committee are looking for items for stalls such as cakes home produce firewood plants new or nearly new items There will be tea raffles lucky dip and other attractions for more information contact 086 8144745 or 087 6895033.
The Row Hard Go Home Success
The parish extends its congratulations to the rowing team of local men Tom Nolan Michael Dowling Cormac Conroy and Diarmuid O'Briain, who recently broke the record for rowing around ireland the team cut the record in half as well as beating the record the men raised funds for Rathdrum Cancer Support and Vartry Rowing Club Wicklow. All support for theses organisations is greatly appreciated. See gofundme.com/f/k5ghzx-row-hard-go-home to donate to two great charities.
Ballinacor Community field day
Ballinacor Community field day takes place Saturday, July 19, from 2 p.m. A fun afternoon for all the family with field games, stalls, waterslide, dog show, barbecue, face painting, races and more. All proceeds to Ballinacor Community Project.
Rathdrum Trout Anglers
This year Rathdrum have the Honour of hosting this year's T. A. F. I all-Ireland River Senior Championships. We will be hosting it on the Avonmore River on August 16 and 17. There will be the First two-day Inter-pro, with a new format held by TAFI Where no controllers will be required. Provincial Entries deadline to be with Rathdrum Trout Anglers is to be in by Friday, July 18. Deadline for Practice for anglers competing is Monday, August 4. Day tickets can be purchased on onthewater.ie or in the Wise Owl Shop, Main Street Rathdrum. Head Organiser Mark Driver can be contacted at 086 0349273 if required. Once entries have been received a Private WhatsApp group will be compiled where further information to all anglers will be given to all competing anglers. Details of entries will be sent to Provincial Secretaries to notify all qualified anglers in coming days.
Further information and details to follow. Hon. Secretary Mark Driver.
Rathdrum Welcomes World Record Breakers
The four Heroes of Diarmuid O'Briain, Tom Nolan, Cormac Conroy and Michael Dowling smashed the World Record for an unsupported row around Ireland in just over 15 days, overcoming adverse weather and challenging sea conditions. Thousands followed their journey on social media and generously supported their chosen two causes – Rathdrum Cancer Support Group and Vartry Rowing Club, Wicklow. The successful row by Diarmuid, Tom, Cormac and Michael coupled with the funds raised through the Go Fund Me Page is truly amazing. Rathdrum Cancer Support Group is looking for a massive attendance in Parnell Memorial Park to meet, thank, and congratulate the Row Hard or Go Home Team on Saturday, July 19, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Please come along. All welcome.
Your Notes
Any groups or organisations who want to put notes in to the Rathdrum notes in the Wicklow people newspaper should forward the information via email to Sandyshaugh44@gmail.com.or text/Whatsapp the message to 083 3575421 before 1pm on Sunday.
Tinahely
Baby Massage and Reflexology Classes
Join these lovely classes with you and your baby. Learn different massage strokes and reflexology techniques to help you and your baby. Also a lovely way to meet other parents in your area. Keep an eye on our instagram and facebook pages @wellness_by_meadows for upcoming classes. You can also contact Claire on 087-1491850 with any queries.
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
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 Craft market has had a face lift. The outside has been painted, window boxes in place and we have added a few touches to the inside, all ready for the summer season. There are new crafts available, Marilyn with her hand spun and hand knitted shawls, Aileen Crossley has copies of her gorgeously illustrated Irish Children's book and art by the local girl Allison.
Please come in and have a look. Support your local shops and crafters.
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.
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