Make sure to pop along to Ballyknockan for a Fun Day on Sunday May 4 from 1pm – 5pm. There will be music, craft market, great food and lots of activities for everyone to get involved in. You would be mad to miss this one. There is also a Trad Session on May Bank Holiday Monday in Cullens Lounge commencing at 2pn. All levels of trad musicians are most welcome to join in. Fingers crossed for the glorious weather they had last year.
Parish Lotto
Blessngton Parish Lotto Draw took place on Thursday April 3 and there was once again no winner of the jackpot. The winning numbers drawn were 10,16,21,27.The jackpot has now survived a number of draws. The next Lotto Draw will take place and it will have another new jackpot which will be standing at €3,000. Contact the Parish office for details in how to enter the draw or you can check the parish website. All support will be most welcome. It would be a great way to start the year and who knows you might be the lucky one who scoops the jackpot which no doubt will come in very handy at this time of the year with Easter just around the corner.
Music Festival
West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival will run this year from May 8- May 18 with its most ambitious and exciting programme to date. There will be an inspired and varied selection of concerts. There will be performances from acclaimed international and Irish artists throughout the Festival. It will take place at Russborough House, St. Mary’s Church and the Tramway Theatre Blessington. Further details about the music festival will be announced over the coming weeks. To find out a full list of the artists taking part in the Music festival or to obtain tickets check out their website. It promises to be an event not to be missed.
Library news
Story Time and crafts takes place every Saturday morning at 11.30am. No booking is required.
Movie Afternoon will be taking place on Wednesday April 23 at 2pm. Booking is essential.
Blessington Writing Group meets every send Thursday of the month at 7pm and new members are always very welcome.
Chess for children takes place on Fridays from 3pm. No booking is required.
Musical Instruments are available to borrow from Blessington Library...
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