SONG AND STORY: A special Song and Story was organised last Monday 23rd August to celebrate its 10 years in St. Brigit's Community Hall, Clonegal during Heritage Week. The Heritage committee were wondering would the good reputation established in the year 2000 be maintained, they need not have worried, if anything the show on Monday night was even better than the magnificent evenings of entertainment that had filled the hall ten years ago.

Over 100 people from Counties Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow and Kildare filled the Community Hall and sat back enjoying top class entertainers telling old stories. The work of the ladies committee and all who help with the serving of the tea, the selling of raffle tickets and all the other work that goes to make the Clonegal night of "Song and Stories" one of the best there is deserves a big thank you from all, but the nights would be lost without the wonderful array of talented people, young and not so young who turn up to allow others to enjoy their God given power to entertain.

A big thank you to Rick Gilchrist who provided a beautiful 10th Anniversary cake to make the occasion extra special. The next night of song and stories in St. Brigid's Community Hall will be Monday, September 27th, commencing at 8.30pm.

MONSTER AUCTION

Sunday September 26th is a date that should be put in all diaries of the Parish as it is the day when Kildavin / Clonegal GAA Club will hold its Monster Auction in Spellman Park Complex, Kildavin.

The auction will have all of the usual items as well as a few surprises. If any member of the public would like to donate items then we would be very glad to accept them but only if they are in a saleable condition.

This Auction will serve as a major fundraiser for the Club who at the moment are notching up many fine performances not only at senior but at all levels of field activities. So we would ask all in the Parish and beyond to support the event on the day.

CREATIVE ART

The following Classes will take place in Ballindaggin Community Hall, from 28th September 2010. Classes are opened to male and females of all ages and levels of experience:

Creative Crafting; Starts Tuesday 28th September. This class is designed for Montessori Teachers and Childcare professionals from 7pm to 9pm. Card Making and Scrap Booking; Starts on Wednesday 29th Sept 2010 from 7pm to 9pm. Oil Painting for Beginners; Starts Thursday 30th Sept 2010 and is open to both male and females of all ages and levels from 7pm to 9pm. Portfolio Courses for Students Wishing to Gain Entry to Third Level Art College; Starts on Saturday 2nd Oct 2010 from 10am to 1pm. Children's Art Club; Starts on Saturday 2nd Oct 2010 from 10am to 1pm.

For further information on all classes please contact Ann on 085 1297135 or annjoanobrien@gmail.com

ROUNDER'S BLITZ

A Mixed Rounder's Blitz will take place on the Eire Óg GAA Pitch on Saturday 4th Sept at 1.00pm. There will be six teams battling out for the Saplings Challenge Trophy. Also there will be an exhibition American Softball Game by two Dublin based teams. It should be a great day of sport. All are welcome, Adults/teenagers €3 , children are free. Light refreshments served. Proceeds go to the Saplings School for Children with Autism.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Barry Hickey, Clonegal won two Texel Cross Hogget's in the Heifer and Hogget competition, run by the Irish Farmers Journal. He compiled a book consisting of six essays about his farm, which qualified him for the final. In the final, he did four interviews with sheep breeders at the Tullamore show and was later announced as one of fourteen national winners.

ICA BACK

Kildavin ICA is resuming after the summer break on Wednesday 1st September at 8pm in the St. Bridget's Community Hall, Clonegal, It is open to new members and all are welcome.