Local Notes: Playground official opening, challenge cycle and memorial run
Members of Dungarvan Cycling Club presenting the proceeds of the ‘Comeragh & Knockmealdown Challenge Cycle’ to Panda Playground Committee members.
Event since the our Panda Playground gate opened last month we have been blown away by how the facility has been received by the local community and people passing through our beautiful village. We plan to formally open the facility on Saturday. September 14, and encourage all in the locality to come along for an afternoon of fun and laughs. The event will run from 12pm to 3pm with free face painting, games, ice creams for all the kids, and a coffee van for the parents to enjoy refreshments. We continue to receive donations weekly from our fantastic local community and thanks to all those that have supported us and donated. We are still approximately €35K short of our required fund of €170,000 so please support us in any way you can.
Last week we were delighted to formally close out the hugely successful ‘Comeragh and Knockmealdown Challenge’ cycling event. This truly was a great event thanks to the trojan efforts of Dungarvan Cycling Club committee members alongside a team of willing local volunteers. A massive thank you again to all who helped make the day possible, especially Dungarvan Cycling Club, our many road marshals, those who donated food, helped with catering, the wonderful Mad Mike for his entertainment, ambulance crews and photographers. However, special thanks goes out to the participants who came in such huge numbers. We are extremely grateful for your support. This event has helped us to take another huge step closer to reaching our target for the playground development. In total the cycle raised an amazing €4,740.
Ballymac Bingo will return again in September and our next Bingo night will take place on Friday, September 13. It may be viewed as an unlucky date for some but we can guarantee to buck this trend as there will be lots of lucky people going home with great cash prizes on the night. Come along and break the superstition. You could be our first jackpot winner of €500. Looking forward to seeing a huge crowd as usual.
Touraneena Runners, in association with West Waterford Athletic Club, are hosting a memorial run in memory of the late Colm Ryan on Sunday, September 15, starting at 11am in Touraneena. Colm was a champion of the Irish Cancer Society and raised substantial monies for this worthy cause before his untimely passing in April 2023. This 5K run/walk in his memory, will continue this great work with all proceeds from the event donated to the society. The link to register online is available on eventmaster.ie – or via facebook (tourneena runners or our own community centre page).
