Ballynacargy Notes

G.A.A Lotto Result: Draw held on Thursday August 13th and the numbers drawn were 1, 10, 12, 14. There was no jackpot winner. There were 3 x €40 winners. They were Padraig Gannon, Ellen Lynam and Katelyn Marley. The next draw will be held on Thursday August 20th with a jackpot of €3,400.Fundraising night for CancerA fundraising night for The Irish Cancer Society will take place on Tuesday 25th August in The Well Moate. Music by the Michael Collins band and Limelight. Dancing from 9pm until late. Admission is €10 and a monster raffle will be held on the night. This is the latest in a series of events held to raise money for this worthy cause. Please support.Hazel Gallery ExhibitionHazel gallery Ballynacargy, celebrates August which is the month when the Royal Canal comes alive. This hidden waterway is almost now completely refurbished. An exhibition of works of Anna Marie Leavy celebrates the landscape which the canal flows through. Her bright flower studies in watercolour and her exuberant acrylics light up the landscapes she immortalises.Anna Marie is fascinated by the flora of bog lands. Their reflections in water when turf is cut is a theme she has been exploring. The shape cut into the turf banks and the sculpture of the stacks of peat is a mark on the landscape by the men who work there.Hazel Gallery Ballynacargy exhibits Anna Marie's work from 2 to 5 on Saturday and Sunday 22nd and 23rd. All are welcome.Foroige ClubBallynacargy Foroige club finished off their schedule of events before their summer break with a trip to a beach party in Mayo and a trip to Wales. Both of these were very successful and now it's time to start thinking about the new term. The club will start back with a registration night on Friday 4th September. Please note that all affiliation fees must be paid on the night in order to be able to participate in club events and trips. Places are limited so be sure to be there at 8pm on the 4th.Foroige leaders trainingAre you interested in giving a hand with this very worthy club? If so, training will be held on Wednesday 9th September in Cara Phort Family Resource Centre. If you would like to participate please let us know on 044 9373060.If there is anything you would like included in the notes please drop them in to the Cara Phort Family Resource Centre before 2p.m. on Friday.