Anthony McCormack, Cyrian Connaughton, Bridie Hoye, Teresa Hynes, Joe Scally, Kathy O’Grady Reilly, Angela Cocoman and Mary B Daly of BMB Active lend a hand to host the visit of Tullyallen to Multyfarnham Community Centre on Wednesday.

Ballinafid Multyfarnham Bunbrosna Active welcome Tullyallen ARA

Multyfarnham Community Centre was the venue on Wednesday morning last for the visit of 45 member of Tullyallen ARA, County Louth, who came to witness first hand some of the engaging physical fitness activities of BMB Active.

Marian Mooney, Cyrian Connaughton, Padraig Flynn, Deirdre Leavey and others, demonstrated pickleball playing, corn hole, bowling, beach ball volleyball and lots more to the visitors, who were eager to participate and join in the fun.

After light refreshments, the group went on to visit Abbey Blooms Botanical Garden and tour the friary grounds. A presentation of an etching of their local Mellincroft Abbey was presented by the appreciative group.

Irish Heart Foundation

Irish Heart Foundation Mobile Health Unit free health check on Tuesday 10am-2pm, in Multyfarnham Community Centre - free blood pressure and pulse rate checks.

Pickleball

Masters Tournament October 14-15 in Multyfarnham Community Centre, organised by Colin Sheridan and Cassandra Mooney, tournament directors. Three categories. 35 years plus, 50 years plus, and 60 years plus. It’s for Tier Level 1 players. Inquiries to 0892355960.

Pickleball is on Tuesday and Thursdays from 7pm, and Monday Wednesday Friday and Saturday mornings in Multyfarnham Community Centre. Please text 0871723256 if you’re interested in participating.

Carols

Christmas Carols in Christchurch Cathedral; planning ahead? Tickets now available for Wednesday December 13 for a 6pm classic Christmas concert. Transport available; please text ‘Christchurch’ to 0871723256.

Condolences

Condolences to the family and friends of those who have passed on. This past few weeks has seen the heartbreaking loss of several stalwarts of the community. BMB Active offer condolences to the Feerick family, especially his beloved wife Ann (Horan) Feerick, Christopher, Ciara, daughter Fiona, also Richard’s brother’s and sisters-in-law Andrew and Ann Feerick, and Martin and Olivia Feerick, on the recent death of Richard Feerick.

We offer condolences to the family of the legendary Paddy McCormack, Piercefield, Bunbrosna. Paddy leaves behind his best friend and wife Phil, and their devoted sons Cormac, Conor and Colm, plus their families and friends. May he rest in peace.

James and Gwynneth Burley chose Ballindurrow, Multyfarnham to spend their golden years. When James passed away some years ago, his spirited wife Gwynneth, returned to Lincolnshire to be with family.

Gwynneth was laid to rest in St Nicholas cemetery in Multyfarnham on Wednesday. Condolences to family and friends, especially her daughter Maxine and son Christopher.