Wednesday, 20 August 2014

Calender of EventsAug/ Sept/Oct/Nov Mallow

30th July      Showboat at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre 9Matinee)
15th August   Daniel O Donnel at the INEC Killarney with Dinner at Gleneagle Hotel
25th Auguat   Coach Holiday to Lake District with O Callaghan Coaches
10th September   20th Anniversary Mass and Lunch and Entertainment at Springfort Hall
16th September  Hospice coffee morning
25th September   Half day tour to Blackrock Castle Observatory and Mahon Point
6th October       3 night trip to Westport with Joe Enright Tours
23rd October      3 night trip to Iceland to see Northern Lights with Travel Department
3rd November      Sun Holiday to Teneriffe
15th November    R & R Musical Society   The King and I at the National Concert Hall (Matinee)

Wednesday, 6 August 2014

Activities in July Mallow

On 4th July some members went to see Conan Gallen Comedien in the INEC in Killarney.Very funny. We really enjoyed it. We had a fabulous meal beforehand at the Gleneagle and very reasonable when attending show.
On the 16th July we had afternoon tea at Griffins Garden Centre, Dripsey.It was a lovely sunny day, had a wander around their lovely garden and shop and then sat down to a wonderful spread of fresh home baking. We sat in the sun by the river for a while before collecting our plants and various purchases which their helpful staff brought to the coach.This was a lovely half day trip.Griffins well worth a visit where you get a great welcome
On 24th July we had our monthly day trip, to Killaloe this time. We stopped at Matt the Thrashers for coffee and we got lovely fresh baked scones and plenty Tea or Coffee. Then we headed for Ardnacrusha, Ireland's first Hydro-electric plant built in the 1920's.We had a film show and tour around the plant which was most interesting by Dermot who was most helpful. The we headed for Killaloe where we had lunch by the riverside before our cruise on Lough Derg. Unfortunatel it rained while we were in Killaloe and during the cruise. I am sure it would be more enjoyable on a fine day, however we made the best of it. In the evening we headed for the Castle Oaks hotel, Castleconnel were we got a great welcome and a fantastic meal.The staff were so nice and helpful and one of the owners came around and spoke to us all. This hotel is a lovely place to visit with lovely gardens and apartments for those who want a quiet break with lovely food..

In the control room at Ardnacrusha
Michael and Jim
On 30th July we attended the matinee of Showboat at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre. It was absolutely fabulous. A fantastic cast from South Africa with many well known songs especially for me  "Old Man River"

ACTIVITIES IN JUNE/MALLOW

On 7th June some members went to Bloom garden Show in the Phoenix Park. It was fabulous as usual, would want to go early there as so much to take in. The weather was great too which is a great incentive to travel to such a show.
We attended a show in the Opera House June Rodgers on 8th June.It was fantastic, great laughs.

On the 17th June we had a talk from Benny and Ciaran from Citizens Information. it was very informative and lots of questions were answered and items explained. A fantastic service to have.

On 19th June we had our monthly day trip , to Youghal this time.We had coffee in Hotel in Middleton, wouldnt go there again. Then we went to Youghal. Some members went on a boat trip on the river and they really enjoyed this.Others went on walking tour which they found very interesting and informative others went down to Redbarn where they lay in the sun(beautiful day) paddled in the sea, walked on the beach and had a lovely lunch in the Quality Hotel. Later in the evening we headed to Aherne's Restaurant for dinner (pre booked). We got a great welcome, everything was ready for us and the meal and service was fantastic. They sure know how to treat their clients. Worth a return visit definately

PARIS MALLOW ARA

PARIS

FOUR MEMBERS FROM MALLOW WENT TO PARIS ON 23RD MAY WITH RIVIERA TRAVEL.THEY HAD A FANTASTIC FOUR NIGHTS WITH EVERY THING WELL ORGANISED BY THEIR TRAVEL COMPANY. THEY WERE WELL PLEASED WITH THEIR HOTEL, FLIGHTS AND TRIPS. THEY VISITED VERSAILLES, THE LOUVRE (WHERE THEY SAW THE MONA LISA), NOTRE DAME, THE EIFFEL TOWER, THE CHURCH OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL AND SAW THE l’ARC DE TRIOMPHE, TRAVELLED DOWN THE CHAMPS ELYSSE AND HAD ABOAT TRIP ON THE RIVER SEINE. THEY ALL ENJOYED THEIR HOLIDAY BUT FOR ONE PERSON IN PARTICULAR IT WAS A DREAM COME TRUE. THE VALUE OF ACTIVE RETIRED IS YOU WILL ALWAYS GET SOMEONE TO GO ON HOLIDAY WITH YOU.

Rene and Maureen on the Seine