AUGHRIM

Sheep Breeders Cabaret

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Aughrim Sheep Breeders Cabaret has been moved to Saturday September 12th in O’Tooles, Aughrim at 9.30pm. Proceeds will go to St. Colman’s Hospital, Rathdrum.

LGFA/GAA news

Our Junior Hurlers played Kilcoole in the semifinal of the Junior B Championship last Wednesday night in Ballinakill. Playing against a strong breeze in the first half we led at halftime by four points. Aughrim 1-5 Kilcoole 0-4. Unfortunately, the game had to be abandoned at halftime due to a malfunction with the generator and as a result the floodlights were not working. This game will have to be replayed at a later date.

Our Intermediate Footballers are out next Sunday September 13th in the Intermediate Football Championship Quarter Final against Avondale at 1pm. This is the knockout stages so no second chances. We wish them the best of luck and we hope to have lots of support for this match in the County Grounds.

On Thursday September 10th our Junior C Footballers are out against Barndarrig at home at 6.45pm in Round 3 of the Championship, please come along and support.

Congratulations to our LGFA Junior team who had a great win against Kilbride in the Junior B Championship Quarter Final on Sunday 6th. This was a fantastic result and were deserving winners on a score line Aughrim 2-10 Kilbride 2-5. Well done to all involved.

Macreddin Cemetery meeting

A meeting of all grave owners and interested parties in Lower Macreddin cemetery will be held on Thursday September 10th at 7.30pm. The meeting will be held in the Aughrim Community Hall (beside Londis).

Bowlathon

A reminder that Aughrim Bowling Club will hold their annual Bowlathon on Saturday, September 19th from 7am to 7pm. This is a great opportunity for everyone to come along and watch and try out the bowling during the day.

Lotto

The numbers drawn in Aughrim’s sports club lotto on Monday August 31st were 1, 19, 25 and 26. There was no match three winner or jackpot winner, The jackpot is now €3,350. Tickets can be purchased in the local shops and on-line up to 9 pm on the night of the draw. The lotto committee thank you all for your continued support for the local lotto.

Town & Country Market

There are a lot of marketeers with fantastic products and produce offerings, including barista coffee, fresh home-baked cakes, artisan breads and pastries, frittatas and sausage rolls, plus freshly made chutneys and relishes, fresh free-range eggs and home-made marmalade.

We have delicious local honey and wax candles, natural health and wellness products plus hand-crafted cushions, jewellery and cards, handmade clothing for babies, knitting and crocheting products and all the advice you need. Flower arrangements and basket weaver products to beautify homes and work places. All in the beautifully redecorated, wheelchair friendly pavilion.

Take away coffee, hot soups and toasties are available while browsing around the stalls, watching lawn Bowling or strolling around the lake with your dog. The playground is a fantastic place for the little ones while the New to you Thrift shop offers bargains of all kinds for the whole family.

Please see @aughrimtownandcountry on Facebook for weekly updates or contact Linn on 087 6836278 if you want to become a Marketeer or need any information regarding the market. We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday between 10am and 1.30pm. We are at the Pavilion, Rednagh Road – if you are not sure where to find us, put Y14WK38 into your Google maps and it will bring you right to our front door.

Notes Deadline

Items to be included in the Aughrim notes should be emailed to [email protected] before 8pm on Sundays. Do not send attachments.

CARNEW

Sympathy

Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of Willie Kinsella, Gorey Road who died recently and was buried on Saturday in Tomacork cemetery.

Split the Pot

The lucky winner of our Split the Pot draw for Scoil Aodan Naofa Carnew was Roisin Kinsella, who won €225. Congratulations. Our sellers prize winners were Niamh Farrell, Elodie Slye and Maisie Duffy Rickerby. Our next draw takes on Friday 11th September. Many thanks for your continued support.

Ballyellis NS Split the Pot

The Winner of Split the Pot on Friday 4th September was Ashton Tully, Brideswell, winning €95. Well done. Split the Pot envelopes can be obtained from parents in the school or by calling to the school. Many thanks to everyone for your support. It is much appreciated.

Coffee Morning

Venie Kinsella is holding her annual coffee morning on Thursday 17th September from 9am–4pm in Carnew Community Care all proceeds go towards South Wicklow Hospice Homecare.

Photography exhibition

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us in Carnew Community Care last Sunday evening for the opening of our 2nd Photographic Exhibition. We were delighted to have John Somers do the honours of officially opening the event.

The exhibition is titled “A Day in the Life of Carnew Heritage Day” and marks the 20th Anniversary of the vintage club. The exhibition features a fantastic collection from 10 talented local photographers, capturing the magic, community spirit, and memories of Carnew Heritage Day over the past 20 years.

Our 10 photographers are: Anna Maria Keogh, Eamonn Doran, James Byrne, John Boland, John Ó Faoláin, John Stone, Keely Redmond, Lorna Doran McEvoy, Paddy Kinsella, Pat Hamilton.

A huge thank you to the photographers for sharing their incredible work, and to everyone who came out on the night to support the club.

We also acknowledge the support of Wicklow CoCo Community Awards Scheme 2026 and Carnew Community Care for use of the activities hall.

The exhibition will be open for September from Monday to Friday during normal operating hours of the centre.

All welcome to attend.

Heritage Day

Carnew Heritage Day 2026 takes place on Sunday 20th September. The site opposite Carnew Mart will have a large display of vintage cars, tractors, stationary engines and all sorts. A unique attraction for 2026 is a Beet Harvesting display with beet pulling by vintage machinery. Our entertainment section is back with music on the day by Aidan Clerkin and Paddy Treacy. Big Noisy will also be there with his ice cream van.

Carnew Heritage Day is one of the biggest vintage working days in the south east and promises to be a great day out for all the family, with admission only €10 and children free.

Bingo

The next bingo is on Sunday 13th September at 2pm in Carnew mart.

Hurling

Congratulations to our junior hurlers who won their semi final last Sunday morning in Aughrim against Bray.

Hard luck to our Intermediates who were beaten in their quarter finals against Bray and well done to our senior hurlers who won their quarter finals against Kiltegan.

Askamore coffee day

The 10th anniversary coffee day in Askamore community centre, in memory of Mary Walsh, takes place on Sunday 13th September from 10am to 6pm. Proceeds in aid of The Irish Heart Foundation. Special guest on the day with his ice cream van is The Big Noisy 99. Support a great cause have a coffee chat and nice treats on the day.

Askamore Hall

Irish Workshop for beginners: There will be an Irish Workshop in September. Enquiries: 085 2156848

Creative Writing Workshop: Every 2nd Friday morning 10am-12noon. Enquires to 0852156848.

Bowls continues on Wednesdays at 8pm in Askamore Hall. New members welcome.

Join our Gym. Contact Colm on 085 7334076.

Pilates on Wednesday mornings. Contact Finch on 086 8468165.

Tomnafinnoge AC 5K Road Race

The inaugural Tomnafinnoge AC 5K Road Race will take place on Saturday 26th September at 11am, kindly hosted by Tinahely Riding Club, Coolboy, Y14 DA09. Sign-in desk opens at 10am. Register via Pop-Up (https://www.popupraces.ie/race/tomnafinnoge-ac-5k-2026/) or EventMaster https://eventmaster.ie/event/d59qinGSwV

See also https://www.tomnafinnogeac.com/fixtures or email [email protected]

TINAHELY

Tinahely Craft market

Tinahely Craft Market is now open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

There is a stunning array of locally made crafts, a selection of quilts and throws made from recycled fabric, gorgeous shawls hand spun and knitted by Marilyn, quirky and fun ceramics from Rose at Clever Cow and Jo’s hand embroidered cards. We are also selling fresh bouquets of flowers from the Flowerfield in Tinahely. And local honey from Hacketstown available in small and large jars. Please come along and support your local makers.

Tinahely Craft Market is situated in the middle of the village opposite the butchers shop.

Leinster Motorcycle Club run

Leinster Classic Motorcycle Club will hold their annual fundraiser event in memory of Caroline, in aid of the LauraLynn Ireland children Hospice, on Sunday 13th September, commencing from the Parkview House, Shillelagh at 9.45am.

For Sponsorship cards contact Leonard Fitzpatrick on 086 6094251 or John Fitzpatrick on 0402 35370. This event has raised €300,000 for good causes.

Tomnafinnoge AC 5K Road Race

The inaugural Tomnafinnoge AC 5K Road Race will take place on Saturday 26th September at 11am, kindly hosted by Tinahely Riding Club, Coolboy, Y14 DA09. Sign-in desk opens at 10am. Register via Pop-Up (https://www.popupraces.ie/race/tomnafinnoge-ac-5k-2026/) or EventMaster https://eventmaster.ie/event/d59qinGSwV

See also https://www.tomnafinnogeac.com/fixtures or email [email protected]

Your news

If you have an upcoming event in the Tinahely area and surrounds. Please email details to us at [email protected]