Leader is offering a Community Declopment Planner to 20 Communities. This person will work with our community, if selected, to develop a three year progression plan encompassing our development in economic, social,
environmental and culture.
A meeting will take place to discuss this in Ruan Community Center on Tuesday January 29, 2019 at 8.00pm. Anyone intersted in the progression of our community is welcome to attend. Pony Centre of the Year Award 2018.
Banner Equestrian Centre was one of five Equestrian
Centres nominated for the Pony Centre of the Year Award, 2018. The
nominees were Barnadown E.C., Ballinamona E.C., Cavan E.C., Maryville
E.C. and Banner E.C. It was up to the public to vote
for the winner and, with the help of all the support from Munster and
Clare members, and people from Ennis and great local support, Banner
Equestrian Centre came out in top. They received the Award on Saturday
last at the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, when Simone
Barry accepted it on behalf of the Centre.
Local rider, Tomas Barry, Soheen, Toonagh, received two National Awards in the under 10 section.
Apostolic Works Society.
The local branch of the Apostolic Works Society will
hold its annual display on March 9 and 10. Anyone wishing to donate
sacred vessels to the display may contact Eileen Roughan, Mary Marrinan
or Eileen Hannon.
Recent Deaths.
The death took place, on New Years Day, in England of
Pat Meere, first cousin of the late Michael Meere, Ballygriffey and
whose mother was Lizzie Crowe from Dromina, Dysart. The death also took
place, in England, of Mary Crowe, niece of Paddy
(Tul) Crowe, Dromina. The deaths have also occurred of Philomena Barrow
(née Curry), Drumcliffe, Ennis, mother of Aidan Barrow, Fountain;
Michael Collins, Curracloin, Feakle, brother of Pauline Cullinan,
Ballybrody, Toonagh; Maureen Fehin, Freemount, Cork,
mother of Margaret O’Brien, Toonagh and Dawn Croke, sister of Ethan
Croke, Ruan, who was laid to rest in Donegal last week.
Local History Group.
The local history group has resumed its meetings in
Morty Kelly’s on Tuesday evenings at 8.30pm. This year the members are
looking at the history of the old Ruan R.I.C. Barracks, which would be
100 years old on October 20, 2020.
Clothes Collection for Toonagh School.
The fundraising clothes collection for Toonagh School
takes place on Thursday, Jan.31 next. Bags of clean clothes, bed linen,
towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts may be left to Toonagh Hall from
9-10am, 1.45-3pm and 6.30-7.30pm on the day.
The contribution of the community is very much appreciated.
Camogie Registration.
Ruan Camogie Club registration night will take place in
Toonagh Hall on February 1, at 7pm. A special guest will make a
presentation to the U13B and U18C Shield winners and refreshments will
be served afterwards. All donations of home baking
will be very welcome on the night.
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