Corofin – Kilnaboy Notes for Thursday August 22nd
Preparing for New Drama Season
A meeting of Corofin Dramatic Society will be held at the Teach Ceoil, Corofin, on Monday night next August 26th commencing at 9.15pm. All existing and new members are invited to attend and members are reminded that fees for the new season are now due. The main business of Monday’s meeting will be to decide on what production or productions might be chosen for ‘home’ entertainment over the coming months. A production for the festival circuit will be chosen at a later date. The society is always anxious to encourage new directors and actors to get involved in the local plays and Monday’s meeting will provide an opportunity for new ideas to be discussed.
Wild Winds at The Castle
A great night’s entertainment was had at Dysert O’Dea Castle Corofin on Friday last with a performance of “Wild Winds” a fusion of theatre and music inspired by some of the great Irish writers. The show incorporated an enactment on Maire Rua and also featured monologues and comic verse which greatly amused the large audience. The show was followed with a light supper. The success of the two recent shows held at the castle has highlighted the potential of the venue to host other similar events in the future.
Minor Club Draw
Clare’s exciting victory over Limerick at Croke Park on Sunday last sees the Banner contest a first senior hurling All Ireland final since 2002. While Clare supporters appeared to be outnumbered by Limerick fans for last Sunday’s semi-final there is likely to be huge demand for tickets for the final against Cork on September 8th. The annual fundraising draw being promoted by Corofin Minor GAA club is therefore likely to generate considerable interest. The fundraiser has great prizes on offer with 1st prize being 2 tickets for this year’s All-Ireland Hurling Final. There are also cash prizes for 2nd and 3rd prize-winners. Lines can be bought from club officers, mentors and players or from local businesses in Corofin.
Walking Events
On Sunday next 25th August a Butterfly Hunt is the latest initiative by the National Park Information Office in Corofin to promote activities in the Burren National Park and to create an awareness of what the Park has to offer. Meet at Mullach Mór Crossroads at 14:00. On Thursday 29th August a free guided walk takes place along the Nature Trail in the National Park. Meet at Mullaghmore Crossroads, Gortlecka, at 11:30. The walk will last approximately 1.5 hrs. On Friday 30th August they will be offering a free guided walk along the Brown Trail in the Slieve Carran-Keelhilla Nature Reserve. Meet at the parking area outside the nature reserve at 11:00. The walk will last approximately 2 hrs. Finally on Saturday 31st August there will be a free guided walk along the Green Trail. This walk consists of a return journey to the summit of Mullaghmore along the eastern side, and back down the same way to the Crag Road. Meet at the Cragg Road at 14:20. It will take approximately 3 hrs. It’s possible to avail of the free bus service leaving the Information Centre in Corofin for all of these events but it’s important to book and check the bus time table in advance.