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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 6 June, 2014
Ardmore SUMMER? Summer kicked in over the weekend with a scorcher on Saturday, a small glitch in the machinery on Sunday but a return to form on Bank Holiday Monday! What was also nice to see and experience was the return of Russell Perks and some of his funfair rides; once such an integral part of our little village. Bygone days of yore when we were all urged to go “one way around the floor now please” are sadly consigned to the memory banks of those of us of a certain age but in time maybe some new memories will be made for our children. Here’s hoping that will be the case, as the Perks family are part of our village’s history and rightly deserve their place there. TIDY TOWNS NEWS Ardmore Tidy Towns Tourist office has a new location at the Sandcastle in the car park and will be open for business shortly, if you would like to volunteer some hours in the tourist office please contact any member of the Tidy Towns Committee. Tickets for Cara O'Sullivan Concert will be on sale in Ardmore Post Office and Quinn's shop from Tuesday, 3rd June. Tickets are selling fast so be sure to purchase yours to avoid disappointment especially parents and families of the children performing in the concert. Tidy Towns Judging has commenced so we ask all to help watering the window boxes and keeping kerbs and roadsides clean and swept in your own areas.
Many thanks to all who supported our BBQ on Sunday last at the Round Tower Hotel. ARDMORE / GRANGE ICA ANTIQUES FAIR Preparations are underway for the Annual Antiques Fair to be held in Halla Deuglán, Ardmore on Sunday 20th July from noon to 5.30 p.m. Admission is €5 inclusive of afternoon tea in the ICA Hall at the rear of Halla Deuglán. This very popular event draws dealers and visitors from far and wide. There will be a large and varied selection of antiques and collectables on sale. We are hoping to see as many members, friends and interested visitors as possible. Come and participate in what should be a very enjoyable day for families and friends - take a walk on the beach, spend some time visiting the Antiques Fair, and follow this by enjoying afternoon tea in the ICA Hall where there will be delicious cakes and desserts on offer, with the usual cups of tea or coffee and soft drinks for the children, all for the price of €5. A perfect day out for everyone. CARDS AT KEEVERS BAR Results for Thursday, 29th May. 1st Tom Power and Michael 2nd and 3rd places shared by Nell Noley and Nora Mai O’Neill. Marie Stillwell and Peggy Keevers, Des FitzGerald and Gerry O’Brien, and Terry McGrath and Anne Hally. Best of last 5 Tessie Mansfield and Brian Keane. Last game Jason Lenane and James Foley.
GRANGE N.S. PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS We will be holding afternoon tea in St. Mary’s Church Tea Rooms on Saturday, 7th June. Nora will be contacting people to bake for the event in the next few days. If anyone would like to volunteer to bake, please contact Nora on 087-7411410. We will also be holding a book sale on the day, all books will be €1. Please come along to support the event and grab some bargain books. We will be holding a family fun table quiz on Friday, 13th June in An Tobar, Ardmore at 7.00 p.m. SHARP. We have gotten some fantastic prizes and would like to thank everyone for their support. We are still collecting prizes and hope to have a complete list for next weeks notes. We hope to have a goody bag for each table. We have received a signed Waterford Jersey to auction at the table quiz. If anyone would be interested in placing a bid and cannot make the table quiz on the 13th June, please contact Nora on 087-7441410 and she will make note of your bid. SILENT MOVIE DAY! On this coming Saturday, June 7th, at Molly Keanes House overlooking Ardmore Bay, come along and enjoy being taken back in time to another era by the old silent and black and white movies with Kevin Brownlow, renowned Film Historian. This unique event offers an engaging and sociable day out plus
a fascinating opportunity for any film buff to gain the inside track on the making of these films. Start 10.00 a.m. & Finish 4.00 p.m. approximately. Ticket Information: €80 ((morning & afternoon tea/coffee, cakes & 2 course lunch is included in the ticket price). €65 per head for group bookings of four or more. €60 early bird offer available for bookings before May 7th. Tel: 02494225 or 085-7431377. HALLA DEUGLÁN BAZAAR 2014 In connection with the above, the Hall Committee is welcoming donations of articles for its annual Summer Bazaar on July 6th next. The hall will be open every Saturday, 9.30 a.m. 12.00 noon, from now till the end of June to accept donations. Further information from Terry on 0879477213. AFC SUMMER CAMP Ardmore soccer club will once again be holding their almost world famous Summer Soccer School this year, bookings now being taken! Camp dates are July 21st-25th inclusive and more details can be found at w w w. s u m m e r s o c c e r schools.ie ARDMORE HAIR SALON (086) 1769088 Opening hours: Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment – 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Thursday 9.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Friday 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Mobile Hairdressing Service also available anytime. Dungarvan / Youghal and surrounding areas. Tel. (086) 1769088.
Ardmore U-10 captain Rian French seen here with the Len Rodgers trophy after his team emerged victorious in the Under 10 Final aginst Dungarvan last Saturday. Also in the photo is Jan Orr, daughter of Len Rodgers. [www.gomahony.com]
Steve McInerny from Ardmore Open Farm pictured here with new arrival Thumper, the Giant Flemish Rabbit. Call on out to see Thumper and other exciting new arrivals! [www.gomahony.com]
Johnny Smyth and his son Jack from Ardmore, who attended the Len Rodgers soccer tournament in Clashmore last Saturday. [www.gomahony.com]
The Ardmore Writing Project is back! Pictured at the Lee Carleton Art Exhibition in Ardmore last weekend were- Anne Carleton, John-Joe Carleton, Grace O'Mahony, Ian O'Mahony, Mike O'Brien, Paddy Carleton and Elenor Carleton. [www.gomahony.com]
POET Kathy D'Arcy returns to continue her popular writing workshops, kindly supported by Waterford County Council Arts Office. Anyone with a story to tell and an interest in writing is welcome to attend these free workshops, which take place on
Wednesdays from 6.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. in the Ardmore Tourist Office (now situated on the beach) from June 4th-25th inclusive. Sessions will culminate in the launch of a book of work produced during Pattern Weekend. For more information, see www.kathydarcy.com