This big fun event takes place at the Park as part of the Gathering celebrations on this Friday evening, July 26 at 7pm. Entry is only €5 with children free. Bikes of every description are welcome, old, new, novelty or racing etc. There will be a short route for children with a slightly more challenging run for adults. This is a fun evening. Tea and refreshments will be served.

AMERICAN TEA PARTY – A HUGE SUCCESS

The Firgrove Hotel rocked to the music of Declan Aungier on Friday night last as nearly 150 people partied in style. The crack was mighty and the food superb, thanks to the management and staff of the Firgrove and the hosts/hostesses who brought the lovely deserts. A very special thank you to all who hosted tables and brought the spot prizes. Next year is already planned and will take place at the Firgrove on Friday, July 4 which  of course is Independence Day the biggest day in the American calendar. T.O. has promised to cover the hotel in stars and stripes and make it a never to be forgotten experience with up to 300 people. The amount raised when all expenses were covered was €265.

NORDIC CRUISE FAST APPROACHING

In just over two weeks this long awaited trip of a lifetime will take place. Billed as the most exotic foreign trip to date at the Park, it will cover not one but five countries, Denmark, Sweden, Estonia, Russia and Germany. The ship itself is the ultimate in luxury. It has just about everything you could ever want or dream about. People will be waited upon hand and foot and will be amazed at the sheer size and facilities on board. So here we go Scandanavia is calling. For those lucky enough to be on this trip you will receive all the details and itinerary etc in the very near future.

2014 TRIP TO CHINA - DEADLINE

As many of you now know this is the follow up tour to the above for 2014. If you want to be on this amazing trip, you now have only up until Wednesday, July 31 the last day for booking your place. To book or for further information call T.O. on (025) 84372 and leave a message or mob (086) 8272761 or Deci on (086) 4005727. Please note as here we are dealing with foreign airlines we must have a booking deposit of €250 per person to secure each seat.

DANCING

The next big dance at the Park takes place this Friday from 9.30 onwards. On stage will be local man the great Jimmy O’Donoghue. This dance will follow the bike run. Tea and refreshments will be served. Entry is free on this special night but a big raffle will be held.

BINGO

The normal session takes place this Thursday at 8.30pm sharp. Both jackpots are now high, it just could be you. You can avail of the free bus from the Square, Mitchelstown to the Park at 7.30pm sharp.

BEREAVEMENTS

Deep sympathy is extended to the Sweeney family, Rockmills, Kildorrery on the sad and untimely passing of Maurice, a man who was loved and respected by all who knew him. Hugely intelligent he had it all, kind, considerate, caring and a great husband and father. Friend to so many he will be sadly missed by all especially his loving family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

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