Local Notes: Monster Céíli, music sessions, GAA and athletics news and much more
Pictured at the recent Naomh Brid Cúl Camp in Touraneena
The date for the Sliabh gCua Set Club Monster Céilí is fast approaching and we have a great line-up of local musicians for the event. The Céilí is open to all ages and stages of dancing. We are looking forward to an evening of craic with our old friends and hopefully meet new friends both to reminisce and create new memories of the love and tradition of Irish dancing in Sliabh gCua.
Monnie Hallahan has kindly offered to be MC for the Céilí and we are also going to have a photographic display of old photos and newspaper cuttings from down through the decades.
The Céilí will start at 3pm on October 20 for a fun filled three hours and there will be a cake and a cuppa for everyone. The Tuck Shop will also be open on the day. Looking forward to seeing you there.
The extremely popular Sliabh gCua Sessions commenced online during Covid-19. Last year the sessions went live and due to popular demand the sessions are returning live on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th November in the Sliabh gCua Community Centre.
The tickets cost €15 for a Friday or a Saturday night or you can get a discounted weekend ticket that covers both nights for €25. More information to follow closer to the date.
The proceeds from the recent Colm Ryan Memorial Run were presented to the Irish Cancer Society recently. A fantastic sum of €2,830 was raised. We think it is safe to say that Colm would have been very smitten with the turnout for the run. 150 walkers and runners participated and Colm was fondly remembered by all who participated. The spirit of the Touraneena community was very evident throughout with the organisation of the event, the huge number of volunteers, stewards, and the volume of homemade refreshments provided to all in the centre after the race. We also say a huge thank you to Condon Dairy Services who were good friends of Colm and very generously sponsored the race prizes on the day, thank you to the West Waterford Athletics Club and all members of the Touraneena Runners Club for ensuring the success of the day and for Colm being remembered in what he loved to do best.
The jackpot numbers drawn last Sunday night were 3,4,16 and there was no jackpot winner. The 5 x €20 winners were Theresa Cliffe, Mossie Cliffe, Marian and Dermot, Patrick Morrisson and Francine Gleeson. The promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Brendan Tobin. Next week’s draw will be for a lotto jackpot of €1,500.
Sliabh gCua won a tough match against Dungarvan to secure their place in the semi finals of the Western Intermediate Football Championship Group A. Well done to Sliabh gCua on their great win over Dungarvan. Sliabh gCua 0-12, Dungarvan 1-6
Congratulations to the top three winners of the September Déise Draw, they were: 1st prize €10,000 Philip & Catherine Higgins, Dunhill GAA, 2nd prize €3,000 Robbie & Helen Whelan, Kilrossanty GAA, and 3rd prize €2,000 Deirdre Murphy, Roanmore GAA.
Congratulations also to Eimear Casey, Fourmilewater GAA who won €500 and to Pat Dunford, Colligan GAA, who won €250. The 5th draw of the year will be held on October 18 and it can be heard live on WLRFM radio and via the WLR FM Facebook page.
The annual Kilbrien Tractor Run will take place on Sunday, October 27, from the Kilbrien Community Hall. All proceeds will go toward Kilbrien National School Parents Association.
The Melleray Christmas Market hosted by the Melleray Ladies Club will be held from 11am to 3pm on Sunday, November 3, in the Melleray Community Centre with over 20 stalls including festive eats, crafts, wreaths, preserves and many more.
The Nire Valley Christmas Fare will be held on Sunday, December 1, from 2 to 5pm in the Nire Hall. More information at a later date.
Last but not least is the Waterford City Winterval 2024 Festival which will run from Friday, November 15, until Saturday, December 23, and with Waterford being announced the ‘European City of Christmas 2024’, there will be even more spectacular events for all the family. Full festival details will be announced in October.
Last week’s riddle was: There is a three digit number. The second digit is four times as big as the third digit, while the first digit is three less than the second digit. What is the number?
Answer: 141
This week’s riddle is:
Two men were playing for the title of championship of the world in a chess tournament. They each played five games and they each won three games. There were no ties. How is this possible?
Answer in this column next week.
