Local Notes: Art exhibition, soccer news, Kiwi visitors and Stradbally market
Aidan Coffey of Ballylaneen and Cork, has opened an exhibition of oil paintings on canvas at On The Pigs Back Café. Stock image.
We send our best wishes to a local multi-talented artist and musician, Aidan Coffey of Ballylaneen and Cork, who opened an exhibition of oil paintings on canvas at On The Pigs Back Café - Deli Unit 26, St Patrick's Woolen Mills, Douglas, Cork on Wednesday, October 2, at 6pm. The exhibition will be opened by Cork painter Colm Murphy. The exhibition will run until November 22. Aidan Coffey is not just an outstanding artist, he is one of the best traditional box players in the country. This exhibition will be well worth a visit.
Results at home: U14 B Stradbally 3 - 2 Bohemians - IB game postponed due to Orange weather warning. U12 C Stradbally 5 - 0 Park Rangers. A reminder that Last Man Standing Competition for €1,000 week one begins on October 19, based on premier league fixtures. You can pick a winner each week but you can't pick the same team twice. Any queries to Stephen on 083 1732221 The cost of entry is €10 for a line or €20 for three lines. Entries can be made using Revolut, please add names when sending. This competition is kindly sposored by Norris Bros Ltd, Englishtown.
Last week visitors from New Zealand caught up with their old neighbours, friends and colleagues. They were Alan Symes and his sister Eithne Potts (Symes) and her daughter Hannah. The family formerly lived at Knockrour, Stradbally and emigrated to New Zealand 37 years ago. They saw many changes in Stradbally and visited all the well known landmarks including the Copper Coast and Comeraghs. They also attended a school's reunion at Newtown School in Waterford. We hope they enjoyed their visit and reunion.
It was a bonus to have another outside market on Saturday in bright sunshine. At this time of the year the shoppers are mostly local as most of the visitors have gone. The producers were out bright and early with tables full of fresh fruit and veg, jams, marmalade, home baking, scones, breads, tarts, Eabha had her fancy buns for sale and was in a shade under a tree. Colette is busy getting ready for her 2025 Calendar which I am sure will be ready for Christmas and an ideal gift for family or friends. Richard was busy providing coffee and tea for all the shoppers. You can preorder any of the above by calling Margaret on 087 6337215 just drop by and pick up. They will be back to do it all again next Saturday.
