Blessington Community Awards 2019

The Avon, Blessington on Friday 7th June at 7:30pm

Free Admission, Finger Food & Entertainment, Celebrity MC

Shortlisted Nominees (in alphabetical order)

Young Person of the Year

Kevin Russell, Philip Byrne,

Sheila Naughton.

Carer of the Year

Breda O’Brien, Brid Murphy, Maggie Ryan, Maria Bohan.

Community Group of the Year

Blessington AFC,

Blessington Men’s Shed,

Blessington Tidy Towns,

Blessington Youth Theatre,

Citizens Information Centre,

Community Pool for West Wicklow,

West Wicklow Cancer Support Group.

Person of the Year

Callum Martin-Flynn, Catherine Behan, Paul Tyrrell, Siobhan Flockton

►West Wicklow Cancer Support – Drop in Meeting. “Have you been touched by Cancer, Self-care & making time for you” An evening of meditation, stillness & mindfulness into everyday living so as to achieve greater peace of mind & freedom. Hosted by artist & therapist Margot Ussher on Thursday 30^th May at 7.30pm in the Coimin Centre, Blessington. No charge, all are welcome & do feel free to bring a friend. Contact 087 434 6004 or email: westwicklow15@gmail.com

►Citizens Information Centre in Blessington Library from 1pm to 4pm. Legal advice service on 1st & 3rd Tues of month by appointment

►Eucharistic Adoration from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Blessington Church.

►Annual Pilgrimage to Knock leaving the Square Blessington (outside the Downshire Hotel) at 8am Sharp. Info, Mary: 087 6061 729

►Blessington Tidy Towns and Forum Annual Community Clean Up. Meet at 8.45am outside Credit Union.  We are hoping volunteers will come out in force as we make a big effort to prepare for the annual Tidy Towns judging.  Please text Michael Sargent if you can help 086 244 3640 or email michael@gsw.ie

►Hollywood Mass Rock pilgrimage will start in the Church car park at 7am proceeding to the Mass Rock where Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Eamonn Walsh upon arrival at Corragh at 9am (approx) All are welcome.

►Country Market from 10am to 3pm Valleymount Community Hall.