ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
The annual Kilcormac St Patrick's Day Parade takes place on Wednesday, March 17. The parade starts on the Birr Road at 3.30pm and all floats are asked to be in place by 3pm. This year there is a new perpetual trophy, m
ade locally by Don O'Boyle, and hopefully there will be great competition between the floats to see who will be the first winner.
All children taking part in the parade can assemble and prepare in the car park of the GAA field. This will make the event so much safer for the children and the organising committee are very grateful to the GAA for their co-operation and help.
First and second prizes for the children's fancy dress – group and individual – are vouchers for Jumpin' Jacks, Tullamore and the organising committee are hoping that there will be an increase in the number of children taking part in the fancy dress section. There is no entry fee for any float or fancy dress, and you do not have to enter in advance. Just turn up on the day with your entry.
The St Patrick's Day Parade is always one of the highlights of the year in Kilcormac and hopefully this year will be no exception, and the crowds will turn out to enjoy the various floats. More stewards are needed on the day, particularly new faces. If you can lend a hand please go along to the reviewing stand before the parade.
Before the Kilcormac Parade at 3.30pm, there is always the Mountbolus Parade to attend.
SCOIL MHUIRE, KILCORMAC
Enrolment of new junior infants will take place from Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 26 in the Infant Classroom from 2 to 3pm.
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES ASSOCIATION
The March/April Schedule for the Desperate Housewives Association - Aqua-aerobics will continue every Monday night at 7pm in Birr Swimming Pool. Please meet in Kilcormac square at 6.30pm for lifts and car-pooling. Friday, March 12: Trip to Cinema. Friday, March 26: Wine tasting and appreciation, 8pm Feighery's meeting room. Sunday, April 11: Expose Show Live in the RDS. Friday, April 16: Greenhouse Fashion Evening, 8pm Feighery's meeting room. Monday, April 19: Well Woman Information Evening, 8pm Feighery's meeting room. Friday, April 23: Bowling in Tullamore. Monday, April 26: Social Welfare information evening, 8pm Feighery's meeting room. Schedule for May and June will be reviewed at March meeting. Full details on above will be forwarded to all members. For information, phone or text (086) 082 0566.
KILCORMAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The annual general meeting of Kilcormac Historical Society will be held on Tuesday, March 23 in the Community Centre at 8.30pm.
CHIROPODIST
The Chiropodist will be in attendance in the Community Centre, Kilcormac on Tuesday, March 16 from 10am for senior citizens.
HAITI APPEAL
To help with the fund-raising for Kilcormac native Anne Byrne, for her trip to Haiti with HAVEN there is a table quiz in Dan & Molly's, Ballyboy on this Friday, March 12 and all support will be greatly appreciated. Anne has to raise €4,000 before she departs for Haiti.
FOUR SEASONS GARDENING CLUB
The next meeting of the Gardening Club is on Monday, March 15 at 8pm in O'Sullivans, Kilcormac. Lily Cooper of 'Colour Me Beautiful', will attend, and all are welcome. A reminder that some seats are still available for the week away from Sunday, April 25 to Friday, April 30 (cost €355 per person sharing). Contact Eileen (057) 91 35152.
KILCORMAC PLAYGROUND GROUP
Kilcormac Playground Group will hold a Poker Classic fundraiser on Friday, March 12 in Feighery's Pub, commencing at 9.30pm. Refreshments will be provided. The Playground Group are nearing the end of their fundraising campaign, however the final stages over the next few months are vital to ensure we have our playground for this Summer.
BALLYBOY CCE
Nora's set dancing continues on Sunday in Dan and Molly's at 9pm, in O'Sullivans, Kilcormac on Wednesday and in The Beehive Mountbolus at 9pm.
Sympathy is extended to the Nevin Family on the death of Ann Rosney, Lumcloon and the O'Connor family on the death of Michael O'Connor, Wexford.
All those taking part in the Ballyboy CCE St Patick's Day float are asked to be at the starting point at 3pm on Wednesday, March 17. Last day for enrolment for Fleadh is March 26.
The Branch would like to thank everyone who attended the session in Mountbolus on Sunday last. If you want to contact the chairperson or Secretary phone Michael Buckley (087) 781425 or Fiona Minnock (087) 7918032.
