A.G.M. 2011 (Full report to follow)
Happy Members
New line out at top table
Kaye Killeen, sec. Gabriel Rohan, chair. Amelia Faulkner, treas.
Social Committee.
Michael Walsh, Bridie Whelan, Margaret Dolan, Chris O'Flynn, Bridie Loughman, Ann Killeen, Jimmy Lyons.
New line out at top table
Kaye Killeen, sec. Gabriel Rohan, chair. Amelia Faulkner, treas.
Social Committee.
Michael Walsh, Bridie Whelan, Margaret Dolan, Chris O'Flynn, Bridie Loughman, Ann Killeen, Jimmy Lyons.
2011 Here we go.
The Field by John B. Keane - January 2011
Our first trip away in 2011 took us to The Olympia Theatre, Dublin. On Saturday 29th January a group of our BARA members went to Dublin to see the well-known play by John B. Keane, “The Field”.
It was a very good production but in some respects was different to the famous film of 1990 which had Richard Harris in his memorable performance as the 'Bull' McCabe. In particular the brutality of the murder of the Englishman isn’t emphasised as much. Although the murder remains the focal point of the play, the producer tones down the murder committed by adding more to the comedy in the play.
“The Field” is very entertaining with plenty of funny moments. The play though still remains true to its somewhat dark depiction of life in rural Ireland in the Fifties. The 'Bull' McCabe, played by the American actor Brian Dennehy, is a tenant farmer with a ferocious temper and is obsessed with the field he has been renting from a poor widow. He tells of the 3 acres of rocky coastland that has been turned into rich pasture through his toil and hard work. When the widow decides to put the land up for auction, the 'Bull' McCabe is outraged and decides to murder the buyer, an Englishman. The Bull and his son Tadgh beat the Englishman to death and still though it is quite interesting to see him say an Act of Contrition into his victim’s ear. Thereafter he bullies the townspeople into remaining silent. Not even the Church can break their silence. The loyal town drunk, 'Bird' O'Donnell is well-portrayed, also Dandy and Mrs. McCabe. Bosco Hogan plays the Bishop and Malcolm Adams the Priest.
The 'Bull', at the end of the play, closes the scene by saying that all will forget this in the passing of time but adds, almost grudgingly, except he himself, so you get another insight into his criminal act.
The whole play was thoroughly enjoyed by all and we came away not feeling too gloomy after this horrible murder.
Bridie Loughman
B.A.R.A. Activities 2011
Ballinasloe Active Retirement Association
Contact; ballinasloeactive@gmail.com
Activities Timetable 2010
Monthly meetings for all members : 1st Wednesday of every month @ 3pm in Gullane’s Hotel, Main St.
Informal meetings (tea/coffee/chat) every other Wednesday @ 3pm in the Gullane's Hotel
Various courses, Creative and learning programmes and informative talks are arranged throughout the year.
As “Be Active, Be Healthy” remains out motto, members are encouraged to participate in the activity of their choice
Enquiries to :Kaye Killeen, Hon. Secretary. Phone: 090- 9642597 or Chris O’Flynn ( Social Secretary). Phone: 090-9642870
Aquarobics
2-3 pm Leisure centre/
Kingfisher club
Monday and Thursday
Bowls
7.30 - 10pm John Shea Hall Creagh
Monday
Bridge
8pm Bridge rooms Sarsfield Rd.
Monday-beginners Thursday.
Book Club
4pm Library
2nd Tuesday of every month
Singing group
10.30 - 12.30 Family Centre
Thursday
Knitting /crafts group
(blankets for Belarus)
10.30 - 12.30 Gullanes Hotel
Monday
Pitch and Putt (Weather permitting)
Creagh training centre, Creagh Rd.
Anyday
Walking club
10.30 - 12.30 Pearse’s G.A.A Club,(winter ) and various places of interest (summer)
Tuesday
Contact; ballinasloeactive@gmail.com
Activities Timetable 2010
Monthly meetings for all members : 1st Wednesday of every month @ 3pm in Gullane’s Hotel, Main St.
Informal meetings (tea/coffee/chat) every other Wednesday @ 3pm in the Gullane's Hotel
Various courses, Creative and learning programmes and informative talks are arranged throughout the year.
As “Be Active, Be Healthy” remains out motto, members are encouraged to participate in the activity of their choice
Enquiries to :Kaye Killeen, Hon. Secretary. Phone: 090- 9642597 or Chris O’Flynn ( Social Secretary). Phone: 090-9642870
Aquarobics
2-3 pm Leisure centre/
Kingfisher club
Monday and Thursday
Bowls
7.30 - 10pm John Shea Hall Creagh
Monday
Bridge
8pm Bridge rooms Sarsfield Rd.
Monday-beginners Thursday.
Book Club
4pm Library
2nd Tuesday of every month
Singing group
10.30 - 12.30 Family Centre
Thursday
Knitting /crafts group
(blankets for Belarus)
10.30 - 12.30 Gullanes Hotel
Monday
Pitch and Putt (Weather permitting)
Creagh training centre, Creagh Rd.
Anyday
Walking club
10.30 - 12.30 Pearse’s G.A.A Club,(winter ) and various places of interest (summer)
Tuesday
Dublin Xmas Trip 2010
Our Dublin Trip
We travelled to Dublin on December 8th to do some Christmas shopping and enjoy a few days in Wynns Hotel. We braved the snow and ice and were very careful to look out for one another. I am glad to report that the two day trip was most enjoyable and accident free.
On our first night, after an early dinner at our hotel, we went to a play in the Gate Theatre. The play was an adaptation by Alan Stanford of “Jane Eyre” written by Charlotte Brontë over a hundred and sixty years ago. Jane Eyre( played by Andrea Corr of music group The Corrs) is a woman, who despite a troubled past, struggles as best she can with life’s challenges. She falls in love with Mr. Rochester, played by Stephen Brennan, which indeed presents its own difficulties. But things work out in the end and it’s a wonderful story, beautifully acted and I would really recommend it to all.
On our second night we went to the new theatre, the Grand Canal Theatre. It’s a magnificent theatre with wonderful facilities and stage management. Here we saw the musical “Scrooge”, the title role being played by the legendary Tommy Steele. The whole production had come over from the London Palladium. It’s a wonderfully warm family story, with great sets and costumes and fantastic musical airs and spectacular dance throughout the show. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all of us and was the highlight of our trip.
We returned home the following day to resume our normal lives!
Bridie Loughman
We travelled to Dublin on December 8th to do some Christmas shopping and enjoy a few days in Wynns Hotel. We braved the snow and ice and were very careful to look out for one another. I am glad to report that the two day trip was most enjoyable and accident free.
On our first night, after an early dinner at our hotel, we went to a play in the Gate Theatre. The play was an adaptation by Alan Stanford of “Jane Eyre” written by Charlotte Brontë over a hundred and sixty years ago. Jane Eyre( played by Andrea Corr of music group The Corrs) is a woman, who despite a troubled past, struggles as best she can with life’s challenges. She falls in love with Mr. Rochester, played by Stephen Brennan, which indeed presents its own difficulties. But things work out in the end and it’s a wonderful story, beautifully acted and I would really recommend it to all.
On our second night we went to the new theatre, the Grand Canal Theatre. It’s a magnificent theatre with wonderful facilities and stage management. Here we saw the musical “Scrooge”, the title role being played by the legendary Tommy Steele. The whole production had come over from the London Palladium. It’s a wonderfully warm family story, with great sets and costumes and fantastic musical airs and spectacular dance throughout the show. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all of us and was the highlight of our trip.
We returned home the following day to resume our normal lives!
Bridie Loughman
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