Mary & Ned O’Keeffe and Ann Brosnahan at the recent Going Strong Summer Party
Coffee Morning
The annual Coffee Morning in aid of Milford Hospice will take place in the Community Hall on Thursday, September 18th from 9am. Please support.
Rebel story from Athea to be told at the Glórach
The extraordinary story of Athea native Jim Woulfe will unfold at the Glórach Theatre, Abbeyfeale this weekend.
Historians Jack Bourke and Ger McCloskey will tell the story of a man who fought in the War of Independence, became a union organiser and communist in Canada and was subsequently killed in battle in the Spanish Civil War in 1937.
This event takes place on Friday September 19th at 8 pm and is free of charge. All are very welcome and any enquiries can be made to 0871383940.
Athea Community Council AGM
The AGM of Athea Community Council will take place on Tuesday, September 23rd at the Top of the Town at 8pm.
Every adult living in the parish is a member of the Community Council and is entitled to attend. We sincerely urge them to do so as the Council needs new members on the board to continue the work on behalf of the parish. We need to keep the CE schemes going and now we have our own building to look after as well.
Nominations are being sought for Directors of the Company and forms can be got at the Cairde Duchais office. Applications to be with the secretary Domhnall De Barra by Friday, 19th Sept.
C.E. Scheme Vacancies
There are two vacancies on the current Scheme, one General Operative and one Bookings Officer for the Community Hall. Applicants must be in receipt of Social Welfare payment for at least 12 months. Please call 068-42301 mornings only .
Athea Drama Group AGM
The Athea Drama Group AGM took place on 10th September in the village library. The turnout was fantastic with over 25 people in attendance. This is a positive sign for the future of the group.
The chairperson started by thanking all the members for their efforts in what was a very successful year of productions. Special thanks went to the new members of the group who contributed.
The re-election of the officers was decided and Lal Browne will continue as chairperson with Amina Parkes reinstated as treasurer. It was decided that Anne Marie Horgan will continue as secretary with New member Katherine O’Connor assisting. A new Public relations officer (PRO) was also appointed and this position went to Damien Ahern.
The group’s next production will be decided at the next meeting to be held on Monday 22th of September at 8.30pm in the village library. All are welcome to come along even if you have no desire to act there are plenty of backstage roles to get involved in.