Local Notes: Nire Valley Drop, cycle challenge and playground progress
Some of the young supporters of the Comeragh and Knockmealdown Challenge cycle.
What a productive week it’s been for the Panda Playground construction. We’ve seen lots of equipment assembled and lifted into place. The playground perimeter fence construction has also commenced and is looking great. We’re looking forward to see what progress next week will bring. We have received great support in raising funds so far. Thanks you to everyone who has supported us and donated. However, we are not yet at our target of €170,000. If you are in a position to donate, you can still do so. Please contact the Community Centre at 086 032 8467 for donation details.
The recent Comeragh and Knockmealdown Challenge Cycle held in support of the playground development was a great success.
It was a fantastic day at Ballymacarbry Community Centre for the challenge which was organised by Dungarvan Cycling Club committee members.
A massive thank you to all who helped make the day possible, especially the organisers, road marshals, those who donated food, helped with catering, Mad Mike for his entertainment, ambulance crews and photographers.
A special word of thanks goes out to the participants who came in huge numbers. We are extremely grateful for your support. This event will help get us another big step closer to reaching our target for the playground development.
Our next Ballymac Bingo event will take place on Friday, August 2, so mark the date in your calendar and make sure you don’t miss it.
Last Saturday we witnessed another amazing event organised by the NVD committee. This one will be remembered for a long time, not only for the high-octane biking which took place around the Nire Valley, but also for the wonderful open air concert that took place in ‘Fentons Field’ that same evening. This event turned out to be wonderful occasion for the entire community. All funds raised went towards the redevelopment of the Mill Field GAA ground. Huge congratulations to all involved
Parents are reminded that the Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camp comes to Ballymacarbry on Monday, July 29 and will continue until Friday, August 2. This is always a great week of fun and play for local children. Remaining places are limited so parents are urged to book your child's place as soon as possible. The camps are open to children aged from 6 to 13 years. Places must be booked online via the Kelloggs Cul Camp website.
