For more information email drumlanegathering2013@gmail.com
You can log on to Drumlane website Drumlane.ie
or Drumlane Gathering on facebook or twitter
You can also download our Gathering Programme here.
Drumlane Gathering 2013
Takes place from August 05 – 11
Monday 5th August: 3.00-5.00pm Display Stands in Community Centre showcasing work of all groups/organisations in Parish.
3.00-4.30pm Sports Day and family fun day by Drumlane GAA
5.00pm Official launch of Drumlane Gathering and BBQ
5.00pm Entertainment by Milltown Comhalthas.
Tuesday 6th August: Senior Citizens outing to County Museum, Ballyjamesduff including lunch stop andvisit to Lough Crew House & Gardens. Evening refreshments & entertainment in Resource Centre
Contact Kieran McCabe @ 087 9451024 Marie Brady 087 7518999
Wednesday 7th August: 10.00am–12.00noon Community Garden open day.
American Wake and Country Dance in Ballyhugh Arts & Cultural Centre at 9.30pm.
For further information contact Marion Bradley @ 049-9526044
Thursday 8th August: 8.00pm – 2.00am Parish Gathering Banquet, School’s reunion and launch of Milltown National School 150 Years Book in Slieve Russell Hotel. Admission by Ticket €25, for sale from all committee members or contact Kevin Fay 087 2734900, Suzanne Gunn 087 6467619 , Ronan Fitzpatrick 087 9062688
Friday 9th August: 10.00am – 8.00pm Drumlane GAA Annual Golf Classic in SlieveRussell Golf & Country Club. To enter team contact Ciaran O’Reilly @ 087 2598791
10.00pm Presentation of Prizes followed by night of Ceol agus Craic with music by the fabulous Shuck Dodgers and a host of local entertainers.
All welcome, Admission Free.
Saturday 10th August: 9.30am–1.30pm Adult (18+) Cycle of Parish Boundaries. Total distance 36m/57k. Full itinerary will be published shortly and people can join cycle at any point. Commencing and finishing at Community Resource Centre.
For further information contact Seamus Rodgers 086 8343711
10.00am–12.00noon Community Garden open day.
10.00am – 11am Kids parish mini-cycle commencing at Community Centre.
12noon–4.00pm Milltown National School Open Day, with tour of school, display of memorabilia and refreshments.
4.00pm Milltown National School Fundraising draw €2,000 in prizes.
4.00pm Childrens Treasure Hunt.
4.00-6.30pm Individual Skittles competition’s for Charlie Corrigan Memorial Trophies at Milltown Cross Roads. For details contact Tomas Brady 087 6524376
7.30pm Concelebrated Mass in St. Patricks Church Milltown for pupils and staff of all parish schools past and present.
8.30pm Mock Wedding in Community Resource Centre. Admission Voluntary
Sunday 11th August: 11.30am Mass in St. Marys Church Staghall for pupils and staff of all parish schools past and present
12noon Mass and Blessing of Graves in Drumlane Cemetery.
Daily:
Guided Indian Canoe trips to Clough Oughter Castle from Carratraw Canoe Centre. For further information contact Sean Thornton 087 2905752
Entertainment in Drumlane Bar nightly
Ballyhugh Arts & Cultural Centre open daily between 2.00 – 6.00
Road map of of area by Phylis Gaffney on sale all week
Historical Talks, Walks & Bus Tours on request, Contact Anna Fitzpatrick 086 8898045 to book.
For more information email drumlanegathering2013@gmail.com
You can log on to Drumlane website Drumlane.ie
or Drumlane Gathering on facebook or twitter
A big Céad míle fáilte and warm welcome awaits all our returned emigrants.