Clonmellon all lit up on Friday evening, when the official switch-on of the Christmas lights took place.

Clonmellon all lit up for Christmas season

Clonmellon Tidy Towns Christmas concert this weekend

Published: Sat 10 Dec 2022, 2:03 PM

On Friday night last 2 December, the Christmas lights were turned on in Clonmellon. Sisters Dasha and Ameshia Skrobotova, originally from Ukraine, accompanied by Santa and Mrs Claus, did the official switch-on.

All children went home satisfied with selection boxes. Thanks to all who came out on the night.

Clonmellon sisters Dasha and Ameshia Skrobotova, originally from Ukraine, accompanied by Santa and Mrs Claus, switched on the Christmas lights in Clonmellon.

Tidy Towns Christmas concert

For the last couple of years, Clonmellon Tidy Towns have held a Christmas concert to raise funds for projects in the village and surrounding areas.

This year they have invited Virginia Gospel Choir to sing in St John’s Church. They also have some local singers, Samantha McKenna, Brendan Leavy Noel O’Neill and Shay Leavy.

Because of the financial pressures families are under this time of year, the charge is €10 a ticket.

All funds go back to the community on projects during the year.

The committee thank all who have supported them over the last four years and all who give up their time to help.

They look forward to seeing everyone Saturday 10 December in St John’s Church for two hours of lovely Christmas music.

Bernard O’Byrne, retired chief executive of Basketball Ireland and of the FAI, enjoying the festive Market Clonmellon with Christina O’Byrne.

Aaron Dolan and his mam Caroline McQuaid at the Clonmellon Christmas market.

Roadworks

Kilskyre, Clonmellon road: urgent works are taking place on the L-6822 road at Milltown Culvert, Kilskyre, and the road between Kilskyre and Clonmellon is closed until 4.30pm on Wednesday 14 December.

A concern with the structure and safety of the road at Milltown Culvert is being addressed. Local diversions are in place. Residents will be kept updated. Contact this number if you have any queries, 086 157 2779, or email mike.bray@members.meathcoco.ie.