Carnew notes week February 27th

TINAHELY WALKING CLUB

On Sunday March 5 the walk will be the Kyle Loop, Tinahely, (Grade B, 18km, 5 hours) meeting in Tinahely at 10.00. On Sunday March 12 the walk will be at Ballycrystal, (Grade B+, 1415km, 4.5 hours) meeting in Bunclody at 10.00.  Please ensure to wear proper walking boots, to bring adequate food & drink and to pack (or wear) rain gear.

TOPS OF THE PARISH

Tops of the parish will take place on this weekend Friday 3rd and Sunday 5th at 8pm in St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew with Main Street/Umrigar. Coollattin Road/Tomacork and Croneyhorn/Ballingate, Kilcavan/School Height taking part on both nights, admission is adults €10 children €5, all welcome for a great nights entertainment.

DIARY DATE

Make a note of the date: Saturday 22nd April. That’s when the tea, coffee and cake event is taking place in the ‘Tea Room’ Community Hall 10a.m.-3p.m.  All proceeds to KARE Tinahely Local Service.  This springtime event will be held in conjunction with  the Wicklow County Fleadh 2017.  KARE is a voluntary organization which was founded in 1967 by parents and friends of people with an intellectual disability.

Fundraising is a vital source of additional income for KARE.  The Tinahely Local Service was established in 2003 and  ensures that individuals with intellectual disabilities, can avail of the service in their own community and as close to their home as possible. The catchment area includes Tinahely, Annacurra, Clonmore, Carnew, Shillelagh, Coolboy, Aughrim and Hacketstown.

A special thanks to  our local Tinahely Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann group for generously making this fundraiser possible for KARE.   There will be plenty of tea and coffee to go round as well as a selection of delicious home-made cakes to enjoy!

Thank you as always for your valued  support.  Bring your family, friends and neighbours for a wonderful day of culture. All are welcome.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

A service for World Day of Prayer will be held in Carnew Community Care on Friday 3rd March at 4pm, refreshments at 3.30pm men and women welcome.

BINGO
The next bingo in Carnew is  Sunday 12th March at 2.30pm, many thanks to everyone for their support to date. 

SCOIL AODAN NAOFA CARNEW ENROLMENTS

Scoil Aodan Naofa Carnew are now accepting applications for enrolment to it’s junior infant class for the school year 2017/18. Please contact the school office at 0539426315 or carnewns@gmail.com for an application form. Scoil Aodan Naofa Carnew is a C0-Ed, Vertical primary school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Ferns.

FIRST RESPONDERS 

Carnew First Responders are appealing to the public not to tamper with the public access AED on the wall outside of McGirr’s chemist, Carnew. This AED is covered by CCTV and if there is any further interference this footage will be handed over to the Garda.

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