Kilbeggan Chronicle

As part of the Young at Heart group's intergenerational project, a quiz was held at the Kilbeggan Library last week between members of the group and sixth class from Kilbeggan National School.The quiz entitled "Primary Minds" was organised to mark World Mental Health week and it was the first time that this year's sixth class had a chance to meet members of the group.For the past number of years Kilbeggan group Young at Heart has organised various activities with sixth class from the school and has recently extended the project to include fourth and fifth class.Young at Heart Members are on hand to teach basic sewing and knitting skills to fourth class and have also undertaken an arts project with fifth class. The group has not forgotten the very young and this April, for the first time members met with the popular parents and toddlers at Kilbeggan Pitch and Putt.The quiz was also organised by Finola Colgan who is the development officer for Mental Health Ireland and certificates were presented by Fionn Gallagher who is the current chair of the Mullingar Mental Health Association.Spots prizes included chocolates and handmade candles and key rings. A great mornings fun was had by all.Jim continues good runJim Langan is continuing to have a good season and finished 23rd in the seniors Tullamore 5K Road Race in a time of 21.40 for the 3.1 mile distance.On October 11 Jim also finished 37th over all in the Killarney 5K Road Race Series and was the first home of the over 65 masters.In the Irish Masters three-Mile Cross Country Trials, Jim finished in fifth place in a time of 22 minutes for the distance held in the Phoenix Park on October 18. On the day he was beaten by better runners even though he ran 1 1/2 minutes faster than last year for the cross country course.Tidy TownsThe new Kilbeggan Tidy Towns Committee has been appointed and the chair is local Labour Councillor and teacher Gerard Corcoran.The new treasurer is Mick Feeney and Ann Carter has been appointed as PRO. The committee will be releasing plans for the coming year over the next few weeks.Karaoke CompetitionCongratulations to Janette Dalton who won the Karaoke Competition in the Black Kettle. She is now through to the All Ireland Final in Athboy, Co Meath. There will be a free bus from Kilbeggan Square in support of Janette on October 23. Best of luck Janette.Race NightSt Michael's NS Castletown Geoghegan are holding a Race Night on November 21 in the Drake Inn, Castletown Geoghegan. This venture is to raise much need funds for a new classroom and modernisation of facilities in the school. We would be delighted if your Company/Business would sponsor a race on the night.The cost of same is €100. Alternatively you might be interested in placing an advertisement on the race programme. The cost of this is €50, the cost for a horse is €10. Any subscriptions you can make will be gratefully received. We thank you for your support in the past and wish you and your Company/Business continued success in the future.CK Utd 'B' NotesCK VictoryOn Sunday October 11 second place CK took on table toppers Rosenallis in Kilbeggan school pitch. CK were quickly out of the blocks and could have had two goals to the good after 10 minutes as David Ledwith and James Sheerin both went close.So it was no surprise when CK made the breakthrough after 13 minutes following a lovely flowing move with Sean Pidgeon making a fantastic run and killer ball that Sheerin made no mistake with a tidy finish.Against the run of play Rosenallis levelled from a soft free kick, good delivery and near post header. The side went in at half-time level but CK were well on top in general play.The second half was a more even affair with both sides not giving an inch and the CK defence well on top, then in the 73rd minute CK worked the ball into Rosenallis territory and when the ball broke, Boo Marshall let fly with a screamer from 35 yards out that hit both posts before nestling behind the goal line. CK Utd went on to see out the game with a few nervy moments but a valuable 3 points won and top of the CCFL Division 1 table.CK Team: Paul D'Wall, Damien Bracken, Keith Higgins, Declan Nannery, Damo Carlos, Sean Pidgeon, David Marshall (captain), Anthony Dinegan, Kevin Smith, David Ledwith, James Sheeran. Subs used: Ado Carroll, Martin McCormack. Manager: Martin McCormack.CK Utd would like to thank the supporters that turned out to support the team and Kilbeggan School for the use of the pitch and dressing rooms hopefully this arrangement can be made into a permanent partnership so Kilbeggan community can continue to enjoy soccer in the town.Training Thursday nights at 8.00pm in Croghan. Lifts from Kilbeggan Square at 7.30pm.