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Athenry Parish Newsletter Sun 17th Aug 2008
Athenry Parish Website.
http://www.athenry.net/stmarysparish
Paul Hession - Olympics 2008 - Irelands Fastest Man
Well done Paul on your fantastic achievement on getting to the semi finals. Bill O'Herlihy declared you the fastest white man on the planet today! All the best in the next stage of your fairytale olympics. Our good wishes, support, and good will from all the people of the Parish of Athenry and indeed the whole of Ireland and from every Irish person across the world.
None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or commanding except when he listens to this whisper which is heard by him alone.(Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Athenry Arts Festival ?
Tuam, Headford, Roundstone, Westside all have one, Galway City is famous for one, should Athenry have an Arts Festival? If you think so come along to an open meeting upstairs in Keane's Bar on Wednesday August 13th at 8.00p.m. If you can't make it feel free to contact:- athenryartsfestival@gmail.com.
Athenry Soccer Club
The draw is commencing again on 31st August 2008. The draw is held each month with a first prize of €600, second prize €250 and third prize of €150. The draw is limited to 300 members and runs from February 2008 -to -January 2009. The first five draws will be held before the 31st August 2008. Information can be obtained from the clubhouse (091- 875939) or from Chairman Paul Mitchell (087-2843993).
The Annual Sean Mc Govern School of Hurling
Will be held on Saturday 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th of September from 10.00a.m. to 12.00 noon for boys 6 to 16 years of age.
StarMaker School Of Performing Arts
StarMaker School Of Performing Arts Athenry reopens for a brand new year on Monday September 1st. If you love singing drama and dance and are between the ages of 4 and 16 years old then this is the place for you. All pupils will get the chance to perform in our end of year show. Limited places available.
Call Gwen on 087 - 1311184 to book.
Athenry Music School
Opening in Sepember 2008 in Athenry Town. Enquiries to 087 7816811.
Parking Permits Athenry
Galway County Council wishes to advise that in order to facilitate residents following the introduction of pay parking, applications are now being invited for Residents Parking Permits. Residents Parking Permits shall be issued to the owners of private vehicles, whose normal place of residence is situated in a pay parking area, subject to a maximum of two permits per household. Further information is available from Galway County Council on 091 844042 / 091 509364. Applications Forms are available from the Galway County Council Athenry Area Office, the Roads & Transportation Unit, Áras an Chontae & www.galway.ie / www.gaillimhe.ie
Michael Owens
SEO Roads & Transportation Unit
Galway County Council, Áras an Chontae,
Prospect Hill, Galway
Tel: 091 509355 | Fax: 091 509059 | email: mowens@galwaycoco.ie
Athenry Mobile Disco/DJ – Did you know?
Richard from Soundz Unlimited based in Athenry is offering 30% off standard disco rates for any Registered Charity Fundraising event held in the town during 2008. He will even help you run your event if required leaving you free to collect for your good cause! Specialists in Wedding and Private Party entertainment, why not check out the website for more information www.soundzunlimited.com or call 087 6592742.
Have you got old photographs of Athenry?
As part of Heritage Week 2008 ‘Yesterday’s Tomorrow Today’ Athenry Castle is hosting a photographic exhibition entitled Memories of Athenry.
We are looking for old photographs of Athenry and it’s people. No originals, just photocopies please.
Post, email, carrier pigeon or just drops into see us at Athenry Castle before the end of July.
Tel: 091 844797
Email: athenrycastle@opw.ie
Athenry Castle
Travel back in time by stepping into this 13th century castle in one of the most notable medieval walled towns in Ireland. Once the home of a Norman warlord now beautifully restored, giving the visitor the opportunity to explore what life was like centuries ago?
As well as exploring the castle, a film and guided tour brings the place to life.
Opening times: (7 days)
April – September 10.00 – 18.00
October 10.00 – 17.00
Last admission 45 mins. before closing.
Did you Know......Primary, second level pupils, are allowed free entry to Athenry Castle on school tours
For futher information or to book phone 091-844797 or email: athenrycastle@opw.ie
Athenry Farmer’s Market Stall
Every Friday 9.30-5pm
Athenry Market Square
Local Organic farmers Damien and Sinead Courtney sell their vegetabes, fruit, jams and chutneysas well as a range of other organic produce including as cheese, eggs and olives.
Contact: Sinead 087 6272017