christmas lunch

Mallow ARA celebrated their Christmas  lunch this year at Springfort Hall Country House Hotel.
Special guest on the day was Anne O Brien Regional Developement Officer. We were delighted to see Anne as she could not make it on our 20th Anniversary in September.
After a mulled wine reception and a delicious lunch served up by the very capable staff of Springfort Hall under the supervision of Eileen and Paul we had some lovely music with Billy and John. We stepped it out with the Siege of Ennis and the slosh( not very good) according to John Noel.
Anyway we had a very enjoyable day.

Photo shows committee members with Anne O Brien.

Back Row l to r   Denis Murphy.John Noel Cronin and Rene Collins

Middle Row  Mary G Murphy (Treasurer) Mary O Leary and Pearl Lowney (Secretary)

Front Row Margaret Fogarty,Anne O Brien,Margaret McCarthy (chairperson),Eileen Cronin,Mary O Shea (Vice- Chair) and Mae Canny (Asst Sec),

christmas at griffins garden centre

On 3rd Dec some members from Mallow ARA visited Griffins Garden Centre having previously arranged a demonstration and lunch.We had requested table centre, candle and wreath for the grave. Margaret and her team came up trumps with fantastic arrangements and tips and idea for those who prefer to do their own arrangements. They were particularly impressed with candles worked by battery which can be set to turn on and off automatically and lanterns which can be worked by remote control. This a fantastic idea for safety and security especially for the elderly.

After a delicious lunch we came home laden down with arrangements  and the makings for other custom made arrangements. Everybody was well impressed and happy with their day out.


Rene Collins bought some items and with some holly out of her garden she made a wonderful centrepiece for the christmas table. Well done Rene!

Photo Rene Collins

Eileens wreath

photo JNCronin

Margarets Amaryllis

photo MMcCarthy