Shopping trip THE KILMACANOGUE Ladies Social Club have announced that the annual shopping trip will take place on Saturday 12th December to Newry.

This is always a very enjoyable day out and it is hoped as many members as possible will join them.

History society The latest meeting of the society took place Tuesday evening when Peter Wyse Jackson presented his lecture on 'The use of Wild Plants through the ages' and it was enjoyed by all the members.

To finish off the year, the Society will host local historian Brian White who will give his talk on 'The Secret life of the Dargle Valley' on Tuesday, December 1.

All the societies meetings take place in the Glencormac Inn, Kilmacanogue and everyone is welcome. Admission is just €3 and for members €2 and annual membership is just €5.

KARA clean-up The Kilmacanogue Area Residents Association (K.A.R.A.) held their most recent committee meeting last Wednesday and they announced that the final village clean up of 2009 will take place from 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 28.

A matter of concern is the village flyover where some unsuspecting motorists have felt it is a One –Way system and it was proposed to inform the N.R.A. that perhaps direction arrows should be painted on the road.

Tree planting at the roundabout and planters in the village were scheduled for the Spring of 2010.

Labour branch AGM THE Tom Mulligan branch of the Labour Party Annual General Meeting took place last Thursday in the Glencormac Inn and the following officers were elected for the coming year; Gerry Lavery-Chairperson, Oliver O'Farrell - Vice Chairperson, John Kenna Secretary and branch Treasurer and Christy Devlin-PRO.

The Christmas get together will take place on Sat 12th December at the same venue and all supporters and friends are welcome as this night is an open invitation to all.

Soccer action THE heavy rain won out last weekend with only the Under-9s in action.

They travelled to Enniskerry minus a few key personnel due to the mid-term break and despite the 5-0 defeat, they put in a gutsy a brave team performance.

All other games were called off. The South East Car Draw Tickets were due back by today with the first of the four monthly draws taking place in Buncloady this Friday night.

The clubs dedicated chairman Christy Devlin leads a one man campaign to ensure every year that this draw is a success for club, selling over 100 tickets at €40 a go and the proceeds of this draw keep the club a float for the season and all are indebted to Christy for his efforts. THE ANNUAL mass for deceased members of Kilmacanogue G.A.A. Club will take place on Friday, November 20 in Kilmacanogue at 8 p.m.

The club are also holding an Xmas Fair on Sunday 13th December in the Parish Hall and it is hoped that it will receive plenty support on the day. THE LATEST and final outing of the 2009 season for the Kilmac Golf Society took place last Saturday in Powerscourt G.C.with Jeffrey Nolan the winner with 35 points.

Peter Whelan was second (also 35pts) with Stephen Whelan in 3rd (33 pts), Damian Whelan 4th (33 pts) and Michael Whelan 5th with 31 pts. Pat Kinlan won the front Nine with 18 pts while Brian Morgan also had 18 pts to win the back nine. The A.G.M. took place after the golf and the following were elected; Joe Whelan –President, Pat Kinlan - Chairman, Peter McKeown – Vice Chairman, Brian Morgan – Secretary and Damian Whelan – Treasurer. Keith Morgan will be the 2010 Captain with Damian Whelan the new Vice Captain. A WELL attended mass took place last Monday, November 2 in the Church of St. Mochonóg at 7.30 p.m. remembering all those who have died in our parish during the past 12 months.

The names of those loved ones was announced during the service and a family member light a candle up on the Alter in memory of their lives.