Local Notes: Local lotto, community text alert, upcoming music concert and more
<!-- mediasuite internal html copy -->Gina & The Champions will perform live at Kill Community Cetre at 8pm on Friday, October 24
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €5,200. The numbers pulled were 6, 8, 9 and 15. Congratulations to Bernie Roberts, Catherine Hurley, Ray and Imelda, Stumpy Power and Tony Kirk who matched three numbers. Best of luck to all the players.
The Community Text Alert Service is still ongoing and open to any member of the public to join. Some messages that the group send out include notifications from the Gardaí, Met Eireann and others which help to keep the community informed. If you want to join the text service, please contact Kill Action Group on 086 3772945.
Gina & The Champions will perform live at Kill Community Cetre at 8pm on Friday, October 24. The organisers of the concert expressed delight in being able to welcome Gina and the back to the stage in Kill Community Centre after a gap of over 40 years. Formed in 1973, they were one of the most popular acts on the show band scene for over 20 years. The late Jerdy Mackey, from Kilmacthomas, was known as Dale Haze and fronted the band with Gina during the show band era. Remaining as popular as ever nowadays Gina & The Champions are performing in concerts up and down the country. Gina is one of Ireland’s top entertainers with a voice that has stirred the emotions of her audience right throughout her illustrious career. She has enjoyed great success as a recording artist but it is on stage where her talents as an entertainer are showcased to every audiences delight. This is definitely a night not to be missed. Tickets, priced €25 on Powertik or contact 086 8569358.
Last week, the brilliant Michael Collins entertained everyone at dancing on Wednesday night. The crowd really enjoyed the evening. Next up is Michelle Murphy, on Wednesday, September 3. A firm favourite with all our dancers so mark Wednesday night dancing 9pm to 11..30pm in your calendar. Complementary tea/coffee and sweet treat so come and join in the fun. Last Sunday, Muriel O’Connor and Fran Curry entertained a great crowd, the dancefloor was full all afternoon. Next on the line-up is the mighty Michael Collins, on Sunday, September 7, who will no doubt entertain and draw a crowd. Sunday afternoon’s social dancing begins at 3pm and finishes at 6pm. Kill Community Centre guarantees a great afternoon of good music and refreshments. So why not put on your dancing shoes and join in the fun?
The Copper Coast School of Music are now enrolling for September. All ages welcome. Now offering even more with lessons with singing, piano and fiddle available. Contact Celine 087 9742080 or Michael 087 9050190 to find out more information.
