Patsy Hayes, Mag O’Connor & Maireád Langan looking after the spot prizes at the Going Strong Christmas Party

HAPPY CHRISTMAS

To all our readers, at home and abroad, columnists, advertisers, contributors and the shops who sell the newsletter free of charge. May the coming year bring you all you desire.

The first publication of the New Year will be on Wednesday, January 7th. 2015

Athea Parish Journal

The Journal is now on sale at all the usual outlets.

Christmas Bingo

The Christmas Bingo session will be on this Friday night, December 19th in the Community Hall, loads of spot prizes on the night.

Church Gate Collection

There will be a Church gate collection this weekend December 20th/21st at all Masses in aid of Concern.

Christmas Walk

The annual Great southern Trail Christmas Walk will be held on Saturday 27th December from the Railway Station in Abbeyfeale to the Kerry border. The walk is 3km approx. each way, is level and is suitable for all ages.

Start time is 2:30pm agus beidh cupán tae ag crioch.

For cycle enthusiasts there will be a 10km cycle to Barnagh and back at the same time.  Tá fáilte roimh gach éinne.