Local Notes: Nire Valley Drop, golf classic fundraiser and work to begin on playground
The golf classic will be held on Friday, July 19
Join us for a day of golfing fun and community spirit to help raise funds for Ballymacarbry’s Panda Playground.
This epic event will take place on Friday, July 19, in Clonmel Golf Club. There will be a €200 entry fee per team of four. Gather your friends and join us for a fantastic day on the greens with all support of the playground.
Your entry fee includes a two-course meal and a goody bag for each participant. We’ll also be holding a raffle on the day with some amazing prizes up for grabs. To register your 4-person team contact Sean on 087 7712159.
Our friends from the the Nire Valley Drop committee have something truly special organised for this year's summer event. Taking place on Saturday, July 13, the ‘Summer Drop’ gives all cycling enthusiasts two options to explore the beauty of the Comeraghs. On the day participants have the option to take on the new gravel grinder route or take the more adventurous mountain bike drops which has been part of the Nire Valley Drop for over 10 years.
Both routes are approximately 40 to 45kms with shorts cuts should you need them . So with the dust beginning to rise on the trails get booking now – link available on the Nire Valley Drop social media.
The Nire Valley Drop committee in association with the Comeraghs Wild festival are delighted to announce 'Fenton's Rebel Roots and Bluegrass Bash', in the heart of the Nire Valley.
Whether you have been biking during the day or not, this event is open to all. This truly will provide something a little different to attendees with plenty of fun and food in beautiful forest surrounds. Taking place on Saturday, July 13, from 4pm to 10.30pm the event will play host to a riverside open-air concert with music from Mad Mike, Jack Colbert, Rising Tide and The Cedartowns. Tickets can be purchased using the link on the Nire Valley Drop social media pages or by contacting committee members, Brendan Reilly (087 8345523) or Declan Spelman (087 7637616).
A free shuttle bus will run from Ballymacarbry Community Centre to the event from 3.30pm to 11.30pm. Parking will also available at the event site. This is an event not to be missed and funds raised go towards the redevelopment of the Mill Field GAA ground, so a fantastic cause to support.
A huge thanks to all that attended Bingo last Friday, it was great to see another large crowd in attendance. We’ll go again in one months time.
The countdown continues to the start of construction work on the new Panda Playground, which is due to begin in two weeks time.
However, our fundraising still has quite a distance to go before we hit our target so please consider making a playground fund donation if you have not yet done so. These donations will deliver a wonderful long lasting legacy for our area.
The Comeragh and Knockmealdown leisure cycle challenge is coming to Ballymacarbry on Sunday, July 14. This playground fundraiser promises to be a great event.
The challenge is part of Cycling Munster Leisure Series and will consist of two routes: 50km and 110km. Open to all cycling enthusiasts and leisure cyclists, you can register for the event through the link on our social media pages. We are looking for kind volunteers to be road marshals for this large event. Please contact us the Community Centre on 086 0328467 if you would like to be involved.
The Bricks 4 Kidz Summer Camp will make a welcome return to the community centre this summer.
The camp will run from July 15 to 19 and will take place from 10am to 1.30pm daily. Booking is now possible via the Bricks 4 Kidz website and through the link shared on the community centre social media channels. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Beat the unpredictable summer weather and book your party in the community centre. We can facilitate all group sizes and requirements across our various rooms and halls. Access to our astroturf facility for children's birthday parties is always a huge hit. It is also possible to book bouncy castles for the astroturf hall. For any enquiries, just give us a call on the centre mobile (086 0328467).
Contact Stephanie Byrne to get involved in weekly fitness classes each Tuesday evening at 7pm and bright and early each Thursday morning from 6.30am. Contact Stephanie on 087 6291955 if you would like to get involved in these ever-popular classes.
