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A TOUCH of midsummer madness is coming to Clonlara on Saturday next, June 23.
That’s the day of the first Clonlara Midsummer Festival and there’s go- ing to be heaps of family fun on of- oe
All the action takes place in or around the Angler’s Rest, Doonass from 3pm, starting with a fancy dress parade.
There will be fun and games and
music throughout the day, including seven-a-side football matches be- tween local pubs and ladies football.
The charity event of the day will be a Duck Race and it’s hoped to sell 800 ducks in aid of Milford Hospice. Ducks are already being sold but there will be some available on the day.
Music will be from the set your toes tapping Brendan Hearty Cajun Band who will swing into action around 9pm.
The day is being organised by the
Clonlara ICA but ICA member, Fio- na McKeon stresses that it’s not just about or for the ICA.
“We wanted to organise something that would be fun for the whole com- munity and we want people to come out and join in. We’ve tried to order some nice weather so hopefully, we ll be able to have a barbeque on the day as well as sack and egg and spoon races and fun competitions TTC) aYan de wenan ero
Buskers have also been invited to come along and entertain people at
the event and there promises to be a great atmosphere.
The organisers are hoping this will be the first of many Clonlara Mid- summer Festivals.
“We’re looking forward to a great day out for all the family and we want everyone to come along and have a good time. There’ll be food, fun and music and the charity duck race should raise some money for the hospice. We’re hoping it will be a great community get-together,” said Fiona.