No meetings for month of August and no day trip. Drop in to Arches for cuppa and a chat on Wednesdays at 2.30pm.
August 17th River Cruise on the Rhine to Germany and Switzerland for 7 nts
This trip is completely booked out but there are lots of other trips available for Sept and Oct. Contact Ruth at Travel Focus on 021 4320898 or call to 7 Anglesea Terrace, Cork
Sept 8th Coffee morning and bring and buy for Hospice at meeting
September 24th Day Trip to Lough Gur and visit award winning garden.
September 28th 3 ngt break at Sheraton hotel Athlone . Coach from and back to Mallow.Trips organised each day.B&B&D each day.Travelling with JMG travel.
Oct 5th Regional meeting and speaker in Gleneagle Hotel Killarney
Oct 11th 7 nt trip to Nerja. Half board from Cork. Sold out.
October 22 nd Day Trip to Powerscourt
Nov12th Afternoon tea at Dromoland Castle
November 16th 3ngt break to Waterford staying at Granville Hotel. B&Band D each day and all entertainment laid on.Travelling by public transport.
November 22nd 1 or 2 week sun holiday to Teneriffe with Shandon Travel.
November 23/24th 2 ngt break Krismas Krackers at Gleneagle hotel Killarney. This is being organised by Southern Region ARI. 2 ngts B&Band Dinner including Gala Christmas dinner on the second night , all for the price of €99 pps. €20 ss
Dec 10th Christmas lunch at Ballygarry House Tralee
Dec 15th Irish coffee morning and party at Mercy centre
Jan 6th 2016 Little christmas dinner.Overnight stay at Royal Hotel Killarney. €70.50 pps. €99 for single
Jan 26th AGM at Mercy Centre
Thursday, 9 July 2015
Monday, 6 July 2015
Marigold Series
The Marigold Series was held at the Racecourse Mallow in Combination with the Mallow Home and Garden Festival this year over a 3 day period 5th 6th and 7th June. The weather was very kind to us and in excess of 80,000 attended the show . We had 20 stands booked on health and well being for the older person. there was great buzz and interest at all stands. Active Retirement had a stand manned voluntarilly by our members and we had many visits from potential members as well as members. A lot of people were interested in The Men Wanted Poster!
Anne Doyle former RTE presenter and Newsreader officially opened the show. Anne was collected at the railway station in a vintage Daimler organised by John Noel Cronin .
Anne Doyle former RTE presenter and Newsreader officially opened the show. Anne was collected at the railway station in a vintage Daimler organised by John Noel Cronin .
Michael and Jean Stubbs manning the stand with AnnO Brien in the background
Anne Doyle and Mai Quaid with the Daimler in the background
Michael Stubbs Margaret McCarthy and Noreen Lawler
Jennifer and Noeleen of Home Instead, Mai Quaid, Cathy Home Instead Kay Murphy Bernie O Leary and Noreen Lawlor
Cathy Anne Doyle and Mai
Margaret
All photos Martin Casey
Anne Doyle
Noreen Anne and Mai
There were about 100 vintage cars tractors motorbikes and even a horse trap at the show.
The trap reminded me about my extreme youth when I went to Mass in a trap. That was before we aquired a Baby Ford, wine and black and with real leather seats. Wish I had it now!
2 Traps in good nick at the show
AGM Slieve Russel Hotel Cavan April 2015
Our AGM was held this year at the Slieve Russell Hotel in Cavan in April.
Mai Quaid was re elected as President and Kay Murphy elected as Vice President.
Mai Quaid was re elected as President and Kay Murphy elected as Vice President.
Bernie Anne Kay John Noel Nancy and Noreen enjoying themselves
Bernie O leary and Anne O Brien
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Monday, 4 May 2015
Mallow Spring break to Sligo
Mallow ARA spent their break in Sligo this year on 28th April to 1st May. We spent the 3 nights in the Yeats County hotel in Rosses Point.We had been invited to visit the Ballroom of Romance in Glenfarne Co Leitrim to take part in their promotional Video on 29th . At the weekend there was a change of plan so the DVD had to be made on Tuesday 28th. We decided to leave early and make for Glenfarne with only one stop for breakfast and short toilet stop. We arrived in Glenfarne at lunch time to be met by the welcoming committee with cameras rolling. On entering the hall we were served with refreshments while some of the local people demonstrated the Foxtrot and the Tango. Then we danced to lovely music and learned new dances The Anniversary Waltz and The Texas Waltz. We viewed the many memorabilia of Showbands of past times and were shown a DVD all about the Rainbow Ballroom as it is called from the early days in the 30's when people came there on foot or by bike to the present day where it is taking on a new life. This DVD will be shown around the world and will probably be on TV also.
After an enjoyable afternoon of dancing we visited Glencar waterfall which is truly beautiful before heading to our hotel in Rosses point for a rest before dinner.The meals were really delicious each day in our hotel, the staff were very helpful, even one lady who left her cane in her car was given one to keep.The rooms were very comfortable and the entertainment each night was very lively. We met some lovely people from Laois , Offaly Dublin and Newry.On our 2nd day we visited Lissadell house , home of Constance Gore-Booth later to be Countess Markovich and Dromcliffe where WBYeats is buried in the shadow of Ben Bulbin.
Next day we headed for Mullachmore. We saw the estate owned by the Mountbatton family and their castle Classibawn where Charles and Camilla will stay later this month. We drove along the headland towards Mullaghmore . It was truly beautiful with the sun shining, the blue sky reflected in the water. we visited the harbour and stopped for a break before heading for Donegal town for a little shopping and coffee.We then headed for Biddy O Barnes Pub in the Bl;uestack mountains where we had a lovely lunch and a drink compliments of Tom Brouder the coach owner. We went back to our hotel for Massage, Seaweed bath, Pedicure , a swim in the pool or a rest before dinner.
On the last day we we stopped at Knock on our journey home to get some Masses said for those who could not come and later stopped at the west County in Ennis for our last meal, as Joe said dinner will be late tonight. and Joe of course is our Guide and Driver. Thanks to Joe we had a fabulous holiday. He made all the arrangements ,booked ahead etc and looked after us very well indeed even bottles of cold water from the fridge on board and Irish Roses, music songs and comedy to while away the journey.
Thanks very much Joe, we will travel with you again.
Joe Enright Tours 087 2476712
After an enjoyable afternoon of dancing we visited Glencar waterfall which is truly beautiful before heading to our hotel in Rosses point for a rest before dinner.The meals were really delicious each day in our hotel, the staff were very helpful, even one lady who left her cane in her car was given one to keep.The rooms were very comfortable and the entertainment each night was very lively. We met some lovely people from Laois , Offaly Dublin and Newry.On our 2nd day we visited Lissadell house , home of Constance Gore-Booth later to be Countess Markovich and Dromcliffe where WBYeats is buried in the shadow of Ben Bulbin.
Next day we headed for Mullachmore. We saw the estate owned by the Mountbatton family and their castle Classibawn where Charles and Camilla will stay later this month. We drove along the headland towards Mullaghmore . It was truly beautiful with the sun shining, the blue sky reflected in the water. we visited the harbour and stopped for a break before heading for Donegal town for a little shopping and coffee.We then headed for Biddy O Barnes Pub in the Bl;uestack mountains where we had a lovely lunch and a drink compliments of Tom Brouder the coach owner. We went back to our hotel for Massage, Seaweed bath, Pedicure , a swim in the pool or a rest before dinner.
On the last day we we stopped at Knock on our journey home to get some Masses said for those who could not come and later stopped at the west County in Ennis for our last meal, as Joe said dinner will be late tonight. and Joe of course is our Guide and Driver. Thanks to Joe we had a fabulous holiday. He made all the arrangements ,booked ahead etc and looked after us very well indeed even bottles of cold water from the fridge on board and Irish Roses, music songs and comedy to while away the journey.
Thanks very much Joe, we will travel with you again.
Joe Enright Tours 087 2476712
Sculpture at Rosses Point of woman waiting for the boats to come home.
Photo Margaret McCarthy
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Nora and Margaret At Glencar Waterfall
Photo M G Murphy
Kitty and Noreen
Photo M G Murphy
Attracta and Sonny
Photo M G Murphy
Photo Margaret McCarthy
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Glencar Waterfall
Photo Rene Collins
Nora Jimmy and Attracta
Photo Rene Collins
Dora at the harbour in Mullochmore
Photo Rene Collins
Photo Rene Collins
Paddy and Noreen enjoying their meal at theYeats County Hotel
Photo MG Murphy
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Photo M G Murphy
Photo M G Murphy
Maureen and Kathleen
Photo M G Murphy
Rene and Nora enjoying the dancing
Photo M G Murphy
Ann and Lil
Photo M G Murphy
Maureen, Nora, Jimmy and Denis
Photo M G Murphy
Glencar Waterfall
Photo M G Murphy
Dora and Pat at Glenfarne
Photo M G Murphy
Noreen enjoying the dancing
Photo M G Murphy
At Biddy O' Barnes Donegal
Photo M G Murphy
Photo M G Murphy
A good old gossip
Photo M G Murphy
Rene, Bridie and Margaret
Photo M G Murphy
Photo M G Murphy
At the Ballroom of Romance Glenfarne, Co Leitrim
Sunday, 26 April 2015
Michael Stubbs Mallow ARA
Two of our members Michael and Jean Stubbs visited their son Alan and his family in Edinburgh recently and had a lovely time there. They visited lots of the beautiful sights in this lovely city. "Dobbies Tropical Butterfly World", Edinburgh Castle, The Art Museum, The Edinburgh Museum of Natural history and lots of other places. They went to the Edinburgh V Munster Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium. Munster won 33-3!
While there they celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with a lovely meal at the Laird and Dog hotel.They also went on a fishing trip and caught some trout. Edinburgh is a lovely city and well worth a visit.
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While there they celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with a lovely meal at the Laird and Dog hotel.They also went on a fishing trip and caught some trout. Edinburgh is a lovely city and well worth a visit.
A Blue Morpho
At Butterfly World
Blue Morpho underside
Giant Atlas moth
At the match in Murrayfield
Enjoying a picnic in the park
On the ARA stand at the Mallow Show
In the permanent gardens at the Mallow show
Wednesday, 1 April 2015
Mallow Calender of Events 2nd Quarter
Tuesday 5th May Speaker Sheila Kadoo (MPHC) will talk on the Crystal Project
Tuesday 19th May Speaker Conor Healy Manager (MPHC)
Thursday 21st May Trip to Botanic Gardens by train and bus
Thursday 18th June Trip to Dingle including boat trip on Dingle Bay and trip around Slea Head
Thursday 23rd July Trip to Valentia Island including boat trip to Skellig Rock and Island tour
No day trips for month of August.
17th August 7 night River Cruise on Rhine to Germany and Switzerland
Thurs 24th September Trip to Lough Gur and award winning Garden
Autumn Break in October to Athlone for 3 nights. Details later
Tuesday 19th May Speaker Conor Healy Manager (MPHC)
Thursday 21st May Trip to Botanic Gardens by train and bus
Thursday 18th June Trip to Dingle including boat trip on Dingle Bay and trip around Slea Head
Thursday 23rd July Trip to Valentia Island including boat trip to Skellig Rock and Island tour
No day trips for month of August.
17th August 7 night River Cruise on Rhine to Germany and Switzerland
Thurs 24th September Trip to Lough Gur and award winning Garden
Autumn Break in October to Athlone for 3 nights. Details later
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