The Festival of Fun on the Bank Holiday weekend was again a great success, Congratulations to all who organised the many events. In particular The Dan O’Halloran memorial 10K walk and run was very well supported. Over 270 people took part and all the proceeds are going to West Clare Cancer & Clare 250 mile cycle. Photos of the race are available in the gallery section.
Three bedroom self catering town house is available to rent in Kimihil for august bank holiday weekend. Ring Alan 065-9050005
The death also occurred in Kilrush of Terry Flannery formerly Terry King, Glenmore aged 79. We offer our sympathy to their families & friends
from nicole ,shane and joey,wishing our dad a nice ,fun filled 50th birthday ,if we your kids hold half your qualities, through our lives ,we will do well .love you dad.
from rosie ,we were kids when we meet ,we dreamt a dream ,of love ,of hope ,of life ,as time moved on and we did follow ,we soon learned that ,we were blessed ,not with wealth ,but something better,all we hold dear. And now the dream yet not dreamt and we are still. within this dream ,to my dearest friend, my joy in the morning and my safty at night. my true love .
Programme for Festival of Fun
New addition this year MOBILE CINEMA WITH 4 SHOWINGS PER BOOK TICKETS WITH NORA JOHNSTON AT CENTRA
1. Friday 30th July
6pm: Marty Coen Cup for under 12 football followed by novelty races And Bouncy Castle for the Under 5′s
2. Saturday 31st July
10.30am Car Boot Sale in the GAA car park on Saturday. Registration at 10.30.
Other event on Saturday will included hurling, soccer and rugby blitz.
Saturday afternoon we have THE DAN O’HALLORAN MEMORIAL 10 K FUN RUN/WALK.
Mass on Saturday night will be at 7.30p.m. followed by street entertainment by Joe Dolan Tribute Band.
3. Sunday 1st August
Don’t miss the novelty event on the street after 10.30 mass on Sunday.
This year the events at the lake will be bigger and better with all the old reliables and many new ones. A great family afternoon provided.
Where would we be without our little piggies and this year they have many new tricks learned for you under the watchful eye of Pat Considine “Burdy”.
4. Monday August 2nd
Our annual parade kicks off at 1 p.m. sharp on Monday lead by the Tulla Band and many novelty characters.
The Annual Vintage Display will be in the GAA Car Park and as you all know it is growing every year so please come early.
Our field day will commence immediately after the parade in the GAA Field with all the usual events and a few new ones for all the family.
The finale of the weekend is yet another new and first for West Clare and I won’t ruin the surprise by telling you just let me say be in the field at 5.30pm on Monday.
This weekend could not be run without your continued support and we look forward to see many old and new faces again this year
Congratulations to The Egan Sisters Sharon and Laura, Cahermurphy who qualified to represenft Kilmihil and Clare in the National Community Games finals in Athlone
Kilmihil Festival of Fun Takes again place this year at August weekend. The organisers are well ahead with plans for the varity of events. This year a new event will be a 10k wlk and run to commemorate the memory of the late Dan O’Halloran who died during the year. The proceeds from this race will go to West Clare Cancer and Clare 25o mile Cycle which raises funds to send cancer patients to Lourdes. The race will take place on Saturday July 31st starting from the village. All support is welcome for this great cause.
Frank O’Connor late of Knockmore died in London aged 72
Phil Hourigan son pf Garda Ned and Mary Hourigan died recently in England at aged 72
Also died in England Patrick Duggan , Kilbridget brother to Anna Finucane. he was aged 65
Paddy Quinlivan late of Cahircanivan died in Cork at age 92
P. J. Reidy, Boulinameal died aged 90
Martin O’Gorman, Shyan a native of Knockerra died aged 86
Congratulations to
Padraig O’Gorman son of Michael & Anne, Kiltumper who recently married Emer O’Neill from Limerick
Eithne O’Shea, daughter of Paul & Kathleen, Clonigulane who married John Durkan , Foxford, Co. Mayo
Congratulations to Lucy Blake, who was called to Winning Streak, TV show. She was lucky to Spin the wheel and came away with €96,000. Well done Lucy. She is the 4th Kilmihil person to be on the show.