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The Playboy of the Western World
The local drama group, Castleblayney Players presents their classic Irish comedy from the early 20th century tilted ‘The Playboy of The Western World’ written by John Millington Synge. The show will take place this Thursday 18th, Friday 19th & Saturday 20th October in Íontas Theatre, Conabury, Castleblayney at 8pm.
This story is about a young man, Christy, who has been walking the roads for days, arrives in a strange pub and attempts to be a hero to the locals and a prospective husband to Pegeen by boasting that he has killed his tyrant father. There is much humour as Pegeen’s fiancée and a local widow get involved in the romance, and there are twists and turns as Christy’s story of murder unfolds.
The cast in this play includes some new, young actors. In leading roles Hannah Duffy & Pat Kerley supported by David O’Neill and regulars Francis G.Duffy, Pauline Clarke, Nicky Hore, Jim O’Neill, David Maine & Paddy Crilly. Also new are Shauna Mc Mahon, Eimear Mc Eneaney, Ellen Matthews, Moirin Lanney and Niall Rusk.
Tickets can be obtained online at www.iontascastleblayney.ie, by phone on 042 9753400 or drop into the ticket office at Íontas.
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Castleblayney to get funding for further enhancement of Market Square
It was confirmed during the week that Castleblayney town is to receive €100,000 funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme which will be used towards further improvement
of the public area of the Market Square.The work around the Big Tom statue and the area around Market Square will include public lighting, seating and landscaping, re-organisation of traffic layout and introduction of quality paving materials.
The area of the Market Square is being showcased at the Venice Architecture Biennale exhibition titled ‘Free Market’ which started in May and will run until November. The exhibition is showcasing drone photos, videos, historic images, drawings and a large-scale model of Castleblayney, highlighting the historic town centre and the market house and shows the potential for the future of the town centre.
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Team Hope Shoe Box Appeal
The local Church of Ireland and Muckno Parish have teamed up with Irish Charity; Team Hope for this year’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal. The shoebox appeal gives hope and happiness to children, who may not otherwise celebrate the significance of Christmas and the holiday season.
Donations would be much appreciated from the Castleblayney community. The appeal is asking people to contribute school supplies, small clothing items, toiletries (no liquids), musical instruments, toys, sweets (must be in date until March 2019), jewellery/make-up for girls aged 12 to 14 etc.
Filled shoe boxes or just fillers can be left in Church of Ireland Office on Church Street, Castleblayney or in the Muckno Parish Centre, Monday to Friday between 9.30am to 3.30pm. All items needed by 1st November
For more information please contact Janet 086 8181468
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