By Emily Aherne

The 3rd Keating Clan (of Wrensboro House) reunion will take place on Sunday August 4 in Springfort Hall, Doneraile in conjunction with The Gathering 2013.

The reunion will begin with Mass in Kildorrery at 11am on Sunday for deceased members of the family, followed by the inaugural Keating Clan golf classic 3 ball at Charleville Golf Club. Participants are meeting for tea and scones at 1.30pm with a shotgun start at 2pm.

For those not golfing there will be a picnic in Doneraile Park at 1.30pm. There will be dinner for all at Springfort Hall Hotel at 7pm with a band and DJ to follow ensuring a great night’s entertainment.

On Monday, the clan will visit sites of interest in Kildorrery at 11.30am, including Farrahy graveyard and Wrensboro House. Next stop is Mallow Racecourse for a great day’s racing, retiring to Walsh’s Pub, Kildorrery for tea and sandwiches to round off the weekend.

Members of the Keating Clan who wish to attend this lovely occasion or would like more details, are asked to contact Sean Keating on 086-8050141 or seanakeating@eircom.net.