Community Diary

Coralstown, Kinnegad GAA Monster Drive Thru Bingo is on Sunday 26th May at 3.00 pm at Kinnegad GAA Grounds. Total prize money €7,000 on the day, including jackpot of €2,000.

Ballyroan Vintage Rally is on Sunday 19th May from 12 noon to 4.30pm at Ballyroan GAA ground. Music by Rambling Rovers, champion dog show, childrens carnival, vintage tractors & classic cars & threshing and steam engines. See Ballyroan Vintage Club on Facebook for more.

Ballyfin Vintage Club Annual Rally takes place on Sunday May 26th from 10am to 6pm in Ballyfin Co. Laois. With Music by the Dooley Brothers. Refreshments, die cast & model toy show, fun fair, auto jumble, trade stalls and lots more. Visit Ballyfin Vintage on Facebook for more details.

Westmeath Community Development are holding their annual Disability/Older People Services & Information Open Day, on Monday 27th May in Bloomfield House Hotel, Mullingar from 10am until 1.30pm. With guest speakers from 11am. For more information contact Linda-Jo Quinn on 087 250 0161. All welcome to this Free event.

Tullamore Credit Union invite you to a coffee morning in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease charity in the Tullamore Court Hotel next Wednesday (15th May) from 9.30am to 11.30am. Local poet Raphael Fallon will read some of his poems. Supporting the 2 Go Cup scheme.

Tullamore Food Fayre 10 year Anniversary Celebrations takes place on Saturday 1st June in the Kilcruttin Centre from 9.30am to 2pm. A family event with Street Theatre Ireland, Storytime, Facepainting, Puppet Show and Magician ‘Pat Tricks’. Plus craft stalls and delicious food. Visit Tullamore Food Fayre on Facebook.

Tullamore Stage School presents ‘Summer Sounds’ in Colaiste Choilm Gym Tullamore on Friday May 24th at 8pm. Directed by Regina McCarthy, the concert will feature a feast of choral classics with special guests ‘Maple Strings’. All proceeds to Dochas Offaly Cancer Support Services. Tickets available online from Gr8 Events or from 087 3928477. See Tullamore Stage School on Facebook for more details. Please support this very worthy cause

Wines Direct ‘Global Sparklers’ tasting event takes place in the Athlone Store on Saturday (18th) at 4pm. An hour of wine facts and fun showcasing some favourite bubbles from the Wines Direct Range. Tickets are available in-store or at winesdirect.ie for €15.

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