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, 20 August 2014
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..
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
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
Friday, 20 June 2014
Mallow activities in May
On 29th April we joined with Kilshannig ARA on a 3 night trip to Whites Hotel in Wexford. We had a wonderful time and both groups got on very well. The food, accomodation and staff were brilliant During our trip to the south east we visited Lismore Castle Gardens,Hook Head lighthouse,the Dunbrody,the Tapestry,Johnston Castle and fabulous visiter centre and Waterford glass. Very many thanks to Mary and Sheila of Kilshannig and to our brilliant guide and driver Philip of Cronins Coaches
.On 19th May we attended a Garth Brooks Tribute concert in the Gleneagle with dinner in the Flesk restaurant.A very enjoyable night.
On 20th may we had a guest speaker at our meeting, Joan Ann from the RSA. She gave a very good presentation, answered questions and gave out Hi-vis jackets and leaflets to our members.
On 22nd May we had our monthly day trip, this month to Cahir. We had lovely coffee and scones at Kilcoran Lodge.Everything was ready on our arrival and the staff were very pleasant. We then went on to Swiss Cottage . It is a fantastic place and well worth a visit.It is an ornamental house but like something out of a dream.We had a light lunch and look around the shops in Cahir before going on to Ballingarry to visit the Famine War House. Its out in the middle of nowhere but it was lovely going down the country lanes on a sunny day with the Mayflower and the Cow Parsley in bloom.The history around that area is fascinating and the gentleman who showed us around was very knowledgeable and kind and gave us information about the 1848 Rebellion and the effect of the Famine on the local area.He made it very interesting. We then set off for the Firgrove Hotel Mitchelstown where a delicious meal awaited us. Top marks to the Firgrove for food and service! Top marks also to our guide and driver Joe Enright who had great patience with us all day.
23rd May 4 night trip to Paris.
Art classes are on- going this month in the Mercy centre.
.On 19th May we attended a Garth Brooks Tribute concert in the Gleneagle with dinner in the Flesk restaurant.A very enjoyable night.
On 20th may we had a guest speaker at our meeting, Joan Ann from the RSA. She gave a very good presentation, answered questions and gave out Hi-vis jackets and leaflets to our members.
On 22nd May we had our monthly day trip, this month to Cahir. We had lovely coffee and scones at Kilcoran Lodge.Everything was ready on our arrival and the staff were very pleasant. We then went on to Swiss Cottage . It is a fantastic place and well worth a visit.It is an ornamental house but like something out of a dream.We had a light lunch and look around the shops in Cahir before going on to Ballingarry to visit the Famine War House. Its out in the middle of nowhere but it was lovely going down the country lanes on a sunny day with the Mayflower and the Cow Parsley in bloom.The history around that area is fascinating and the gentleman who showed us around was very knowledgeable and kind and gave us information about the 1848 Rebellion and the effect of the Famine on the local area.He made it very interesting. We then set off for the Firgrove Hotel Mitchelstown where a delicious meal awaited us. Top marks to the Firgrove for food and service! Top marks also to our guide and driver Joe Enright who had great patience with us all day.
Art classes are on- going this month in the Mercy centre.
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
St Anthony's Day
As many of you will know St Anthony's day is on 13th June and St Francis church (The Friary) in Cork celebrate Mass specially on that day each year at which Lilies are blessed.So this year on the evening of 12th I went around all my neighbours who had lilies and got a few from each to take to Cork. On the 13th we went to Cork by bus and on the walk over to St Francis church it was amazing to see all the people going in the same direction with their lilies. Bunches of lilies , shopping bags with lilies peeping out and even one elderly man with a single Lily wrapped in newspaper. The church was packed to the rafters for this annual celebration. It was a beautiful ceremony con-celebrated by two Franciscan priests and attended by Bishop John Buckley. One of the priests said there is still faith in the country when I see so many devoted people here today with their lilies. As we all know St Anthony is known as the saint of things lost but I found out that day that he is also patron saint of amputations and the humble donkey!
In this church there is a side altar devoted to St Anthony and that day there was a queue to light candles for students sitting exams and petition for lost items and to touch the relic of St Anthony. I was truly inspired by this beautiful ceremony and would advise anyone to go there next year.
Of course all my neighbours and friends got petals of the lilies from me.Traditionally these can be placed between the pages of a book or bible.
Margaret McCarthy
Mallow
In this church there is a side altar devoted to St Anthony and that day there was a queue to light candles for students sitting exams and petition for lost items and to touch the relic of St Anthony. I was truly inspired by this beautiful ceremony and would advise anyone to go there next year.
Of course all my neighbours and friends got petals of the lilies from me.Traditionally these can be placed between the pages of a book or bible.
Margaret McCarthy
Mallow
Tuesday, 10 June 2014
BALLYDUFF NORTH KERRY
BALLYDUFF ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP
Our most recent event, yesterday, was a visit from a speaker for the Road
Safety Authority, Eileen Cunningham. She was talking about road safety for older
people. Members were amazed at the figures showing that accidents with older
people were much higher than they expected, and rising. Going through the ways
we can protect ourselves from danger as pedestrians and as drivers gave us lots
of ideas about how we can make ourselves safer. The talk was very clear and
interesting, and the presentation on a screen was very helpful. Eileen was very
clear and well-organised, and we felt that she really cared about her subject.
At the end of the talk she gave everybody a reflective jacket, and we all
promised to wear it not only at night, but during the day as well, whenever we
are walking along the roads. Eileen is available to talk to groups all over
Kerry (I'm not sure about Cork - it may be someone else) and we strongly
recommend her for your group. Contact her on eileencunningham@rsa.ie and see the
website www.rsa.ie
Bob Scott
One for everybody in the audience!
One for everybody in the audience!
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