Gabriel’s Return to GLÓR
Corofin Dramatic Society received a huge response to Jimmy Kearey’s hilarious comedy ‘The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley’ when staged at the GLÓR Theatre in Ennis in December. They filled the Ennis venue for both performances and having provided a greats night’s hilarity had the audience calling for more. In response to the public demand both from those who had already seen the production and others who were unable to attend on the first occasion two additional performances will take place, again at GLÓR on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, January 21st and 22nd respectively. This will be the final opportunity to see this particular production and it provide a great chance for people to shake of those January blues. Curtain both nights is at 8.00pm.
Tragic Death
The death occurred tragically in Ennis on Sunday night of Joseph O’Loughlin of Newtown Corofin and formerly of Roxton, Corofin. Known to everyone as Small Joe he was a regular at various Bingo sessions around the county. It is understood that he was attending the regular Sunday evening session at Ennis with some friends. He was involved in a collision with another vehicle in the Market area of the town having apparently suffered a heart attack.
Poker Night
Corofin Harps are calling on all poker players in the North Clare area to come along to Crowley’s Bar in Corofin on this Friday night January 17th where the local club will hold its annual fundraising Poker Classic. A raffle will also take place on the night with valuable prizes on offer.
Golden Wedding
The congratulations of the community go out to Jimmy and Mena Lahiffe who recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at the West County Hotel in Ennis. The Lahiffe family is very involved in parish activities and Jimmy is the current President of Corofin Golf Society. Family members came from Australia and the UK to Join Jimmy and Mena for this fantastic family occasion.
Medal Presentation
The Corofin/Ruan Under 14 B County Champions will receive their medals at a special function in Ruan Community Centre on this Saturday night, January 18 at 7.30pm. Special guests on the night will be Cian Dillon and Killian Ryan. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Supporters from both parishes are invited to join these young hurlers on their special celebratory evening.
CHAF Draw
CHAF the Corofin Hall Development group has continued to receive tremendous support for its 500 Club draw from the local community as well as from natives living elsewhere in Ireland and abroad. With work advancing on the hall development project and CHAF committed to substantial loan funding for the project the continued support of the community is both very necessary and very much appreciated. The next annual draw will get under way on Friday February 14th and CHAF is hoping that most of its current membership will remain with them for 2014. In reality there are always some vacancies with a membership of 500 people and anyone who has not yet joined but would like to do so should contact one of the local sellers as soon as possible. CHAF will be issuing a general update leaflet on progress to the public in the coming week which will contain a list of sellers.
Winter Concert
The latest in the Winter Concert series at Teach Ceoil, Corofin takes place on Saturday week, January 25th. The entertainers on the night will be well known musicians Mick, Louise and Michelle Mulcahy joined by Cyril O’Donohue. The concert series has proven a great success so far and next week’s event is also likely to attract a full house. Booking for the concert is essential.