Ballinasloe Active Retirement Association – Social Committee
Newsletter – January 2012
Dear member,
As we begin a very special year during which we celebrate our 10th anniversary, the Social Committee are pleased to announce some more exciting trips for 2012. The one bright spot resulting from the downturn of the economy is we are in a position to enjoy and avail of the exceptional value offered by hotels.
We now enclose dates and details for your diary:
1. Wed., 1st February – A.G.M. Gullane’s Hotel, 3 o.c. Membership fee €25 now due.
2. Fri.23rd March –Don’t miss our fastastic 10th anniversary celebration dinner/dance, Gullane’s Hotel! Champagne reception 8.p.m.
3. 15th – 19th April 2012 – Spring break. This year we visit the beautiful Ballygarry House Hotel and Spa ,nr. Tralee, Co Kerry. This is a 4* family-owned Hotel set in six acres of mature gardens at the foot of the Kerry mountains. – a mixture of mountain ,lake, woodland and sea. Facilities include Sauna, Steam room, outdoor hot tub and seaweed baths. Total cost only €285 p.p.sharing and €320 single. This includes Hotel, transport, snack on journey down and tips. To avoid disappointment, we need deposit of €100 now and final payment by Wed. 14th March.
4. 2nd – 14th July 2012 --52 people are now booked for this exciting Baltic Cruise. All enquiries and final payment to Keller travel by 9th April,2012
5. Wed, 6th June – Day trip to the beautiful village of Garrykennedy, nr. Nenagh, Co .Tipperary on the shores of Lough Derg. Cost and details at a later date .
6. Wed 4th July - Your opportunity to visit the Holy Shrine at Knock. Details later.
7. Wed. 1st August – An enjoyable day trip is planned for a visit to Arigna mines.
8. 17th – 26th September -Sun Holiday. By popular demand, we plan to make a return trip to the Victoria Hotel ,Roses in Northern Spain. We received a very good offer from Keller Travel for nine nights half board at a cost of €660 p.p.sharing and €830 single. This includes Ryanair return flight to Girona, one 15kg bag, and coach to and from Dublin Airport . To avail of this exceptional offer, and as the cost of flights are increasing on a daily basis, we need to have your deposit of €140 immediately, together with your name exactly as stated on your passport .
On behalf of the Social Committee, I wish you all safe travelling and a very happy, healthy and active New year.
Chris O’Flynn (Secretary, Social Committee) Phone 090 9642870. Mobile 087 6492466
Committee Members: Ml. Walshe, (Chairman) Chris O’Flynn (Secretary) Bridie Whelan (Treasurer)Phone 090 9643574. Jimmy Lyons, Margaret Dolan, Bridie Loughman, Ann Killeen
Founded in March 2002, the Association now has 200 members. Our aim is to enhance the physical, social & psychological well-being of retired people in the Ballinasloe area. Through our range of programmes, we encourage our members to enjoy life, maintain their independence, cultivate social contacts, make new friends, acquire new skills, share experiences & continue to contribute to the community CONTACT : ballinasloeactive@gmail.com
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- Béal Átha na Slua (Ford at the mouth of the River Suck)
- Ballinasloe occupies a strategic location on the N6 National Primary route linking Dublin and Galway and is one of the principal gateways to the West. The town owes its origins to its location as a crossing point on the River Suck, a tributary of the Shannon, on the boarders of Counties Galway and Roscommon. It is the largest town in County Galway after Galway City, and its hinterland extends up to twelve miles from the town boundary into County Galway, and up to six miles into County Roscommon. The population of the town is almost 6,000 with a further 8,000 residing in the environs.
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