As we enter the first week of December, the occasional Christmas tree is already putting in an appearance around the locality. A recent phenominen is the illuminating of whole houses and gardens with a multitude of coloured Christmas lights of varying sizes and shapes. A certain competitive edge seems to have entered these displays with people vying to see who can create the most colourful and original exhibit. Most of these displays are breathtaking and must involve a huge amount of time and effort. (not to mention expense) Perhaps we might show a selection of these on the Christmas section of our MSN PHOTO ALBUM and people can decide on their favourites. Members can post their pics directly onto the site, or e-mail them to me with the relevant details and I will publish them. And if any of our overseas visitors have any Christmas snaps we would love to see them.

(More about Christmas next week……)

And a current joke doing the rounds is that when children now write to Santa Clause to ask for presents they should include the Argos catalogue number of each item to speed up delivery!

It is true for the old folk. The nature has gone out of the people.

SOCIAL

The 37^th annual Fealesbridge and Headley’s Bridge Co-op Social took place in the Devon Inn, Templeglantine last Friday night. The function was again well supported, with a record crowd enjoying the very best of food, music, entertainment and craic. The orgainizers would like to thank everyone for their attendance, and they also wish thank the numerous sponsors who donated spot prizes, the staff at the Devon Inn for the excellent service, and all those people who worked so hard behind the scenes to make the night such an outstanding success. Seasonal greetings to one and all from Fealesbridge and Headley’s Bridge Co-op

CAKE SALE;

A Cake Sale will take place in St Ita’s Hall, Abbeyfeale on Sunday 10^th December between 10am and 2pm. Proceeds will be divided between the Missions of Fr Tim Galvin, Fr John Moloney and two Missionary Sisters.

FUNDRAISER;

St Joseph’s Secondary School Parents Association will hold their annual card game at the GAA Clubhouse on Friday 8^th December in aid of school funds.

AREA PLAN;

A public meeting to develop a new Local Area Plan for Abbeyfeale will be held in St Ita’s Hall on this Wednesday 6^th December at 7.30pm. All are welcome, and further details are available from David Troy at Limerick County Council at 061-496347.

RUGBY;

Abbeyfeale were beaten 18-3 away to Muskerry in the Munster Junior League on Sunday. The club are running a card game at The Grove on Friday 8^th December at 10pm to raise funds for underage rugby. All are welcome.

SOCCER.

Abbeyfeale Utd A defeated Breska Rovers 4-0 in the Munster Junior Cup on Saturday evening. Joe Kelleher (2) Joe Weir and Pat Fitzgerald were the Abbeyfeale scorers.