Local Notes: Walking festival, running club and set dancing club news, Rosary, lotto and more
Some of the younger members of the Sliabh gCua Set Club enjoying a small party to celebrate their first stage performance which took place during the Bolger Cunningham School Of Irish Dance exchange visit
Well done to all our club members who took part in our recent Kilbrien jog and congratulations to all the winners and participants of the West Waterford Athletics Club Colligan League which was sponsored by Mark Mason.
Friday night class times are as follows: Beginners 5.30pm - 6.30pm; 3rd to 6th class 6.30pm - 7.30pm; Secondary 7.30pm - 8.30pm.
The numbers drawn in the most recent lotto were 6,10 and 23. There was no jackpot winner, however, the five €20 winners were Patrick Morrisson, J Longeran, Mags Cliffe, David Meaney and Rachal Windsor Smith. Dunne's Bar won the promoter's prize. The draw next Sunday night is for a lotto jackpot of €2,600. If you're not in, you can't win.
The Rosary will be said every Thursday evening at 7.30pm at our Lady’s Grotto in Ballymacarbry, for the month of May and all are welcome to attend.
Rhododendron Walking Festival
The festival this year kicks off with walk 1: The sunset loop walk, an unforgettable evening walk with spectacular panoramic views across the Galtee Vee Valley. On this trail, you’ll spot the Ballyhouras, Galtees, Comeraghs, Slievenamon and even Keeper Hill and the Devil’s Bit in the distance. They will form a breathtaking amphitheatre of mountains rising above the iconic 40 shades of green. The terrain is forest tracks and trails with a gradual ascent requiring a moderate level of fitness. Sunset time is 9.45pm, however it will be approximately 9.30pm when it drops behind the Galtee mountains. Waterproof walking boots/shoes with a good grip are essential, hi viz and head/hand torch also required for the descent. Starting and finishing in Clogheen village, with refreshments in the hall after checking out. There are limited spots available so book now for a magical evening out in nature. Find out more at https://www.vee.ie/product/walk-1-sunset-loop-walk/ and the event will take place on Friday, May 30, starting at 8pm with a 210m ascent over an 8km distance.
Last week’s riddle was: How can you leave a room with two legs and return with six legs?
Answer: Bring a chair back with you.
This week’s riddle is: How can you physically stand behind your father while he is standing behind you?
Answer in this column next week.
