Local Notes: Cruise ship visits, table quiz, golf classic and more from Dunmore East
This stunning photo of the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship, which docked at Dunmore East on Wednesday, was taken on a flight from an Atlantic Flight Training academy aircraft. Photo: Fergal Daly
The death took place of Mr James ( Jim) Burke, Dunmore East, on July 4, in the wonderful care of University Hospital Waterford. His remains reposed in Tom Hennessy's Funeral Home, Johnstown, Waterford, on Tuesday, July 8, and his funeral was private to family. Predeceased by his parents and brothers Gerry and Tony, he is survived by his wife Kathleen, daughters Síle and Órlaith, sons-in-law Aled and Charles, grandsons Rupert and Oscar, brothers John and Michael, sisters-in-law, extended family, and a wide circle of friends and kind neighbours.
Wednesday, July 16: 7.30 pm; Friday, July 18: 9.30am; Sunday, July 20: 9.30am. Mass in Carbally Church every Sunday at 11am.
A final reminder of the Table Quiz this Thursday evening in Powers Bar, Dunmore East, for the Dunmore First Responders at 8.30pm. All welcome.
A reminder again this week of a raffle in aid of The Woods and Park Trust for 10 great prizes coming up on Sunday, August 3, in "The Strand Inn". Tickets cost just €5.
Cruise ships due in Dunmore are as follows: Friday, July 25, Celebrity Eclipse with 2,852 passengers from 7am to 7pm; Wednesday, July 30, Norwegian Dawn with 2,340 passengers from 2pm to 9.30pm. All households in the village and local businesses please note.
Coming up on Friday, August 8, Gaultier GAA are hosting their 1st Annual Golf Classic in Faithlegg Golf Club. It's expected that 50 or more teams will enter. It’s a vital fundraiser to fund their development and teams. So get a team together and find a sponsor.
