a few days in Ballybunion by the sea.

Mike and Jean Stubbs and myself were invited by Rene Collins to spend a few days at her holiday home in Ballybunion last week. the weather was fabulous of course sunshine and heat that we seldom get.I had a lovely seaweed bath on one of the days and it was delightful. my skin feels so silky now!
the beach was packed every day and it was difficult to get near by car. There were people down there at 8 oclock claiming there spot like you would see in Spain! We were concerned about the very young children there it was so hot.However they were really enjoying it and of course it was the start of their holidays

 Mermaid

Some of the fantastic sculptures around by Kelly Mc Coughrey
photos Margaret McCarthy

Michael with Momo Renes dog

 Margaret Rene and Jean with the sculpture of Ms Young who donated a lot of money for church developement

Michael and Jean

Michael Rene Margaret and Jean

Enjoying an ice cream. The other two had eaten theirs!
Photos by Michael Stubbs

The Nuns beach

Photos Rene Collins

Youghal June 2018

On 21st June we had our day trip to Youghal and it was a wonderful sunny day and being the longest day of the year we made the most of it. Our first stop was at Water Rock Golf club where we were made very welcome with tea/coffee and scones with cream and jam.
Our next stop was Youghal where we were met by Fr Pat Winkle and his mother Joan from Mallow. Some of our group went with Timmy on a boat trip up the Blackwater and found it most enjoyable.
Others went on a tour of the clack tower with Shirley  assisted by Hugh and Grace. it was most enjoyable and informative and I would definitely recommend it. In spite of the many steps there was no problem with any of our elderly members.
later some of our group went on a walking tour with Sheila. It was hot and we were getting tired but it was very enjoyable none the less. Youghal is steeped in interesting history but its the guides that make the difference and these were excellent. In the afternoon we went to Redbarn to enjoy the beach and food at the Quality Inn. Later we had dinner in the Walter Raleigh which was excellent . an enjoyable day for all.

The clock on the clock tower

Prisoner in the Clock Tower

The internal workings of the clock

A model of the Clock Tower

Photos by Brenda Greene

CALENDER OF EVENTS MALLOW ARA 2018/2019

FEBRUARY 22ND KILKENNY    CANCELLED

 APRIL 5TH GLENSTAL ABBEY

APRIL26TH GUINNESS AND MICHAEL COLLINS MUSEUM

APRIL 29TH 3 NIGHT TRIP TO CLIFDEN

MAY 24TH SPIKE ISLAND

MAY 31ST BLOOM

JUNE 21ST YOUGHAL

JULY 14TH CRUISE TO SCOTLAND AND NORWAY

JULY 19TH MOUNT MELLERY

SEPTEMBER 18TH   COFFEE MORNING IN AID OF HOSPICE

SEPTEMBER 20TH DINGLE

SEPTEMBER 25TH 7 NIGHT TRIP TO TUSCANY

OCTOBER 18TH LIMERICK ST JOHNS CASTLE AND HUNT MUSEUM

OCTOBER 22nd 3 NIGHT TRIP TO BIRR

NOVEMBER 22ND ADARE MANOR AFTERNOON TEA

DECEMBER 13TH VIENNA WOODS CHRISTMAS LUNCH

DECEMBER 18TH IRISH COFFEE PARTY

JANUARY 29TH AGM

MALLOW MEMBERS VISIT BLOOM

WITH NUALA CAREY

A NUMBER OF MEMBERS WITH CHAIRPERSON MICHAEL STUBBS WENT TO VISIT BLOOM ON THURSDAY 31ST MAY AND HAD A WONDERFUL DAY IN THE SUNSHINE. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL.

MARGARET MICHAEL MARIA AND PHIL

MARIA & PHIL WITH MICHAEL MARTIN

MICHAEL MARTIN AND CATHERINE