Community notes Sept 2nd

Timoleague Community Playschool

Timoleague Community Playschool presently have spaces available for children who are 2 years and 8 months plus. Why not take advantage of small afternoon class size where children have access to large indoor and outdoor spaces. All children are entitled to a Universal NCS Award. This can be applied for through your revenue and starts at €1.40 per hour up to €3.75 per hour depending on individual circumstances.

The afternoon session runs for 3 hours from 1.00 - 4.00pm. with the minimum NCS award applied. The fee is €8.70 per session for Pre-ECCE children. There are three afternoon sessions per week – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Parents who wish to book in their child can do so by e-mailing: timoleaguecommunityschool@gmail.comFurther information can be had by contacting the playschool at (086) 8788267.

Festival Concludes

Argideen Rangers GAA Quiz on Tuesday night last drew fantastic support from the local community not to mention the surrounding areas. A record number 49 teams took part and were spread out among Pad Joe’s Bar and Charlie Madden’s Bar.The winning team was Bring Back Tubbs; second place went to Number 8 and in third place was Some Team. Plaudits to Eamonn Guinevan who set the questions that won universal approval – a rare feat! A grand total of €2,620 was raised on the night which was presented to the festival committee.

Music on The Street proved a popular event on Wednesday night with Thomas O’Leary. The Monks drew the crowds on Friday night with Pat Fitz doing likewise for a younger audience on Saturday night. Showband Memories featuring Frankie and Keith Mc Donald entertained in The Community Hall on Thursday night, belting out all the old ballroom hits of yesteryear to the enjoyment of an appreciative audience. “Up to 90” played on the street on Sunday night and brought the curtain down on a very special Timoleague Harvest Festival.

Earlier on Sunday night the children were centre stage when they paraded through the village partaking in one of the most popular events of the week, The Childrens’ Fancy Dress.

The organising committee are to be complimented on putting on a programme of events that suited all ages and tastes. They did us proud but then were they not sitting on the shoulders of giants who went before them. Here’s to 2024.