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BUNCLODY
EILEEN AROON FESTIVAL
Wednesday July 26th to Sunday July 30th 2006
with other augmenting events going on before this weekend; see below.

Wednesday. 19th July

"BATTLE OF THE BANDS''

for up and coming rock bands in Meadowlands.
Doors open 9 p.m. Admission €5. Contact Dean (087) 9001504 for entry details

Thursday, 20th July

PUB QUIZ

in Kehoes, Lennons and Redmonds

Friday. 21st July

EILEEN AROON GALA NIGHT

with selection of FESTIVAL QUEEN at 9.30 p.m. in Carlton Millrace Hotel.
Finger food and Music Admission €10.00.

Saturday, 22nd July

Bunclody & District GPA 40 Bird Sporting & D.T.L. Clay Pigeon Shoot for the Eileen Aroon Groups. Contact Raymond (087) 6463408

Sunday. 23rd July
Changed to 30th

FAMILY FUN CYCLE

at 2.30 p.m. Contact Majella (053) 93 77847

PUB THEATRE

in Lennons at 10.30 p.m.

Monday. 24th July

"BATTLE OF THE BANDS"

for up and coming rock bands in Meadowlands. Doors open 9 p.m.
Admission E5. Contact Dean (087) 9001504 for entry details

PUB QUIZ

in Sinnotts, Mall, Moss House

Tuesday. 25th July

PUB TALENT
in Meadowlands

Wednesday, 26th July

LIVE AND LOUD ROCK BANDS SHOWCASE

featuring young local rock bands on stage 8.30 p.m. -10.30 p.m.

PUB QUIZ

in Meadowlands, O'Connors, Carlton Millrace Hotel

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Other on-going events:

Open Daily

Swimming Pool
Tennis Court, Playground and Art galleries

Thursday. 27th July

JUNIOR DAVITT BAND

on stage 8.30 p.m. -10.30 p.m.

PUB TALENT

in Lennons

Friday. 28th July

BUTTERFLY BAND

on stage 9.00 p.m.

PUB TALENT

in Kehoes

Saturday. 29th July

CHILDREN'S DAY

with Treasure Hunt, Face Painting,
Fun, Games, etc. 3.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.

EILEEN AROON GOLF CLASSIC

in Park, Tullow in aid of Bunclody Day Care Centre.
Sponsored by the Mall.

3 person team event €60 per team. Contact Liv (059) 9181870

BARDS

on stage 8.30 p.m. - 10.30 p.m.

PUB THEATRE

in Lennons at 10.30 p.m.

Sunday. 30th July

DOG SHOW

at Swimming Pool Complex at 4 p.m.

Open and confined section.

€2 per entry. Entries taken on the day.

Contact 086-0829782.

PUB 5-A-SIDE STREET

TUG OF WAR at 5.00 p.m.

CAR TREASURE HUNT

sponsored by Esso Service Station at 6.00 p.m.

FEISTA

on stage 8.30 p.m. - 10.30 p.m.

PUB THEATRE

in Kehoes at 10.30 p.m.

Monday. 31st July

MONSTER CONCERT

of Music, Song and Drama
in Meadowlands at 8.00 p.m.
NOT TO BE MISSED!!
Admission €5.00.

PUB TALENT

in Redmonds

Tuesday. 1st August

PUB QUIZ FINAL

(see local posters for details)

Wednesday. 2nd August

PUB TALENT

in Mall

Carlton Millrace Hotel

..with Leisure Facilities Barbecue Sunday 23rd, Saturday 29th   &Sunday 30th July

The Committee wishes to thank all those who provided the generous sponsorship which
made the 2006 Eileen Aroon Festival possible. Go raibh mile maith agaibh.

What to See and Do in the Bunclody Area

  • Wander around Bunclody - a historic and beautiful little town - see the beautiful Mall and linger in the lovely town square or by The Mall stream.Avail of the unlimited free parking in Bunclody as you wander through the shops, pubs and restaurants. Drop out to Kilmyshall and visit the grave of Eileen Aroon in the old graveyard at Ryland Hill.
  • Drive out towards Mount Leinster and see the Nine Stones and enjoy the spectacular views along the Blackstairs Mountains.
  • Visit The Chantry Restaurant and Gardens and enjoy delicious food in a delightful setting. The Chantry was formerly the town's Methodist Chapel. (John Wesley, founder of the Methodists, visited Bunclody twice, in 1769 and in 1787.)
  • Pay a visit to Newtownbarry House (built 1863-1869), Gardens and Gallery and see the central panel of the Ros Tapestry, part of a community project which, when finished, will be the largest Tapestry in Europe. See the recently restored 18th and 19th Century Sunken Garden. Group bookings taken. Newtownbarry House Art Gallery - Three person exhibition featuring David Begley, Mary Canty & Anthony Lyttle from Friday July 21st to Sunday August 7th.
  • Drive part of the 'Slaney Drive' - a scenic route along some of the quieter roads along the banks of the River Slaney.
  • Enjoy a Spa treatment in the four star Millrace Hotel, have a meal in the Lady Lucy rooftop restaurant and experience a panoramic view of Bunclody.
  • Play tennis, visit Bunclody's own outdoor heated Swimming Pool, and play the community Play Ground, all at the Carrigduff Complex.
  • Enjoy the 'craic' in one of Bunclody's many public houses for the varied attractions during the festival -Pub Quiz, Pub Talent and the hugely popular Pub Theatre.
  • Enjoy a walk or a cycle along any of the beautiful country roads in the area and enjoy views of breathtaking scenery.
  • Walk 'The South Leinster Way' from Kildavin to Borris (14 miles / 22km). From Kildavin our way takes you along quiet country roads but soon ascends via steep dirt roads to the forest. The "Nine Stones" at Mount Leinster offers amazing views of the Barrow Valley and Brandon Hill.

For further details on Bunclody visit:- www.bunclody.net

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