28^th Dunlavin Festival of Arts

The sun shone on the 28^th Dunlavin Festival of Arts on June 18^th to 20^th . The festival was officially opened by Billy Timmins T.D. Billy praised the works of art that were on show in the 3 exhibitions saying it was wonderful to see so much talent in a small community. He also praised the community spirit and hard work of the organisers for keeping a festival going for 28 years especially in the difficult times we are in. The opening was followed by some delightful choral music by the DARA  Ensemble . A set dance ceili took place on the Friday night and this raised over €1000 for St. Brigids Hospice on the Curragh.

The exhibitions continued all weekend and Saturday the annual pony show took place in Dr. Kearney’s field in wonderful sunshine. Saturday night there was a Traditional Irish night in aid of the community playschool, and the Jonathan Swift held a fundraising BBQ in the school grounds.

Sunday the craft fair with over 20 stalls of all the traditional crafts were displayed in the Imaal Hall, the dog show took place and the street entertainment added to the festival atmosphere. The parade was a very colourful event, well done to the organisers.There was a car boot sale and BBQ in the GAA grounds. There was €600 raised for the Downs Syndrome Association by selling ice-cream in the GAA field. 

The festival closed on Sunday night with a wonderful concert by the Tullamore Gospel choir in St. Nicholas of Myra Church under the direction of well known musician Brendan Keeley. A word of thanks to all who made the festival the great weekend it was.

Golf Society

The results of last weekends outing were 1^st Christy Owens, 2^nd David Corrigan, 3^rd Anthony Deering, Front 9 Mike Hunt, Back 9 Andrew Dunne. Next outing will take place to Newbridge on July 17^th 11.30 to 12.20. Visitors welcome.

Sympathy

Sympathy is extended to Aideen Coleborn and family on the death of Aideen’s mother last week. Brenda Murphy passed away in Gorey, funeral took place in Gorey on Tuesday June 22^nd 2010, may she Rest in Peace.

Brannockstown Summer Festival

Brannockstown Summer Festival will take place from Friday July 9^th to Sunday July 11^th. The picturesque village of Brannockstown plays host to the first ever Summer Festival. The festival will celebrate the heritage and culture of the historic village, the skills of local artists and the produce of local food producers and  and craft people. The weekend will culminate in a fete on Sunday July 11^th from 1.30 –5pm.

The organisers would like to invite local artisan food producers & service providers, as well as rural and local micro enterprises to showcase and offer their products for sale on Sunday July 12^th. For information contact Lance on  087/2376646 ,Email lance.obrien@teagasc.ie

or Amanda on 086/8034910 email amandahoran01@gmail.com

See full programme on www.branockstown.com

Graveyard Clean Up

Well done to the volunteers who have helped clean up the Graveyard over the past few weeks, more work nights are planned before Cemetery Mass on August 22^nd.

Tidy Towns

Dunlavin Tidy Towns are the proud sponsors of the new Fas scheme for the past 2 months. They have been working very hard to improve the town, green areas, approach roads and graveyard. Congratulations to St. Nicholas Naofa who hoisted the Green Flag last week. Nice to see all the colourful flower beds and hanging baskets which were erected by the Forum.

Vintage Rally

The Annual vintage rally in aid of the Meals on Wheels and Senior Citizens will take place on July 18^th . The rally will commence at 12.30pm.

 I.I.DR.A

Ildra are running a long distance festival in Donard on July 17^th and 18^th 2010.  The ride will be 10km and longer rides will be available . There will be a |BBQ on Saturday along with a horse show.

Moro information on www.endurance.ie

Badminton

Donoughmore badminton season for 2010/2011 has commenced in the Imaal Hall on Monday nights at 8pm. Social members and Juveniles welcome. Website www.freewebs.com/donoughmorebc or contact Paddy 085/7220264 or Kevin on 0876756116.

Bingo

Bingo takes place in the Imaal Hall every Saturday night at 9pm. The funds raised by the Bingo goes towards the upkeep of the Imaal Hall and well worth supporting.

Library Opening Hours 

Dunlavin library opening hours are as follows Tuesday 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Wednesday 3pm – 5pm and 6.30 –8.30pm, Friday 11am –1pm and 3pm to 5pm, Saturday 11am -1pm. Closed on the Saturdays of Bank Holiday weekends. Lots of new publication available for both adults and children.

Recycling

The dates for the mobile recycling unit have changed to the 1^st Saturday of every month from 10am to 12 noon. The unit will take newspapers, cardboard, plastic bottles and old clothes.

If anyone has a notice for the Dunlavin Notes please email dunlavinnotes@hotmail.com