What's on
Carol Service
WHERE: Bunnoe Community Centre
WHEN: Wednesday, December 17, 7pm
WHAT: Annual carol service where people of different religious denominations get together. Includes a recital from Bunnoe Youth Choir. Tea and refreshments will be served afterwards.
Country Jiving
WHERE: Gallonray House, Maudabawn
WHEN: Wednesday, December 17
WHAT: Waltzing, Foxtrotting and Quickstepping class from 7.30-8.30pm, followed by a line dancing class from 8.30-9.30pm. All welcome.
Christmas Family Story Time
WHERE: Ballyconnell Library
WHEN: Wednesday, December 17, 6pm
WHAT: Join Helen for a Fun & Festive Story Time for all the family. All is encouraged to wear their Jolly Jumpers & Festive Finery! All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. No booking required.
Christmas Concert
WHERE: St Patrick’s Hall, Arva
WHEN: Wednesday, December 17, 7.30pm
WHAT: St Mary’s NS present their annual Christmas Concert. Admission is optional and we look forward to a successful show.
Nativity Scene
WHERE: Church of the Sacred Heart, Arva
WHEN: Thursday, December 18, 7pm
WHAT: The Paula Kiernan Music and Drama Group present the Nativity and Carol Service. Everyone welcome.
Christmas Lights Vintage Run
WHERE: Gallonray House, Maudabawn
WHEN: Saturday, December 20, 3.30pm
WHAT: Maudabawn Vintage Club host their Christmas Tractor Run. Registration begins at 3.30pm; procession leaves at 4.30pm. Tractors, cars, and motorbikes are all welcome. Cost is €20 per vehicle. Refreshments served.
Social Dancing
WHERE: Gallonray House, Maudabawn
WHEN: Saturday, December 20, 9–11pm
WHAT: Social evening with supper served. Everyone welcome.
Bunnoe Youth Choir
WHERE: St Mary’s Church, Bunnoe
WHEN: Sunday, December 21, 6.30pm
WHAT: A talented group of young people perform an evening of Christmas song and prayer under the tutelage of Meibh McDonnell and Oniosa Fitzsimmons. Admission is free, but voluntary donations will be taken up in aid of the local St Vincent de Paul branch.
Santa Arrives
WHERE: Kilcogy
WHEN: Sunday, December 21, 3pm
WHAT: All roads lead to Kilcogy as Santa pays his annual visit to the parish, keeping up a 46-year-old tradition. It is rumoured that there will be a ‘Special Attraction’ on the street.
A Time to Remember
WHERE: Belturbet Parish Church of Ireland
WHEN: Monday, December 22, 8pm (Assembly at 7.30pm)
WHAT: A service to remember loved ones no longer with us, with Rev. Tanya Woods and guest singer James Kilbane. All are welcome. Contact 086-060 2450. A cash offering will be collected.