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May Meeting

We are pleased to announce that the guest speaker at our next monthly meeting on Friday 15th May will be the Commissioner for older people in Northern Ireland, Siobhan Casey, who will outline her Corporate Plan.

Siobhan was appointed to the post in April 2025. For more details visit the COPNI website at: https://copni.org/news/articles/new-commissioner-for-older-people-for-northern-ireland-appointed-2

We meet as usual in the O Fiaich Library and Archive, 10.30am for coffee & biscuits (£1 in the basket please).

The AGM will now be held on Friday 19th June at 10.30 in the O’Fiaich Library. The Agenda will be sent out nearer the time.

There are two vacancies on the committee. If you would like to be considered for election to the committee you need to be proposed and seconded by any existing members of Armagh U3a (an email will suffice). Please send (email) replies to me by the 22nd May and if you have any queries I’m happy to help.

SUBSCRIPTION 2026/2027 – The U3a subscription for the year 01/04/26 –31/03/27 is now due in the sum of £20 per member.This can be paid bycheque, online bank transfer or in cash.

Payment can be made in person at the conclusion of our meeting on Friday 15th May.

Groups

Groups – Latest Update

Below is information about our current interest groups as of April 2026.

Please do not hesitate to contact any of those listed below for more information or email armagh.u3a@gmail.com with your queries.

BOOK GROUP – Group Co-ordinator – MaryMcVeigh. Meeting monthly on a Wednesday at 2 pm. in the O’Fiaich Library. For more information contact Mary at (07720442485).

BRIDGE – Group Co-ordinator – Eileen Fitzsimons. It meets in the Dobbin Street Community Centre every Monday at 1:45 p.m. for social bridge. We also offer beginners and improvers classes. For more information contact Eileen at (07813453326)

CYCLING – Group Co-ordinator – Peter Good. This meets every Wednesday at 9.30 am. Locations vary. For additional information contact Peter at (07704803283)

FRENCH – Group Co-ordinator – GeraldineTurley. Meeting on Mondays at 2.00 pm in the O’FiaichLibrary. For more information contact Geraldine at (02837518006)

LOCAL HISTORY – Group Co-ordinator – MaryMcVeigh. Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at11.30 am in the O’Fiaich Library. For more informationc ontact Mary at (07720442485)

OUT TO LUNCH – Group Co-ordinator –Margaret Oakes. These are occasion events that are advertised by email as and when they are organised. For more information contact Margaret at (07711617136)

PETANQUE – Group Co-ordinator – Tim Hanna. This meets in the Sensory Garden at The Palace. Every Tuesday at 2 p.m. For more information contact Tim at 07545853714

PILATES – Group Co-ordinator – MargaretOakes. Meets in the Armagh Business on Wednesdays. Classes are at 10.00/11.00 am. For more information contact Margaret at (07711617136)

WALKING GROUPS:

THE PACEMAKERS (WALKING) – Group Co-ordinator – Ann Cassidy. This is a more leisurely walking group where chatting is as important as walking. This meets each Tuesday at 10.15 am. in the car park at Palace beside the kids’ playground. (Meet anyway if the weather is poor for an early coffee!) For more information contact Ann at (07713493872)

TUESDAY WALKING – Group Co-ordinator –Patricia McConville. This meets every Tuesday at 10.00am at the car park at Palace beside the kid’s playground. For more information contact Patricia at (07729804539)

HILL WALKING – Group Co-ordinator –Caroline Good. Meets at the Palace car park beside the kid’s playground every Thursday at 9.30 am. For more information contact Caroline at (07709269832)

YOGA – Group Co-ordinator – Caroline Good. This meets at the Dobbin Street Community Centre. For information contact Caroline at (07709269832)

WINE APPRECIATION – Group Co-ordinator –Peter Good. For information contact Peter at (07704803283)

Executive Committee

Lunch Menu


The Starters
Chefs Freshly Prepared Soup with Crispy Bread Roll (V)
Classic Cold-Water Prawns with Smoked Salmon and Marie Rose Sauce

The Mains
Traditional Stuffed Roast Co Antrim Turkey Breast, Honey Glazed Sprott’s Gammon, Chipolata, Gravy and Cranberry Sauce
Slow Cooked Daube of Beef in Rich Red Wine Gravy with Whole Shallots and Carrots
Grilled Salmon Fillet on Crushed Potatoes, Pea Velouté with Seasonal Greens
Baked Mediterranean Vegetable Tartlet with Goats Cheese Round, Pesto Drizzle, Fries & Salad Garnish (V)
Served with a selection of Seasonal Vegetables and Potatoes

The Desserts
Christmas Plum Pudding with Brandy Sauce
Pistachio, Raspberry & White Chocolate Roulade with Vanilla Ice Cream
Warmed Luxury Chocolate Fudge Cake Layered and Coated with Chocolate Fudge with Vanilla Ice Cream
Homemade Cheesecake of the day with either Whipped Cream

To Finish
Freshly Brewed Tea or Filter Coffee