To help with post display times
Richard Burns and Tim Hanna have compiled a new Christmas Fun Quiz for 2025.
Teams of six will compete for the winners’ prize and another for the runners-up on FRIDAY 12th DECEMBER in the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Memorial Library.
The doors open at 10.30 for coffee and biscuits (£1 in the basket, please) and a morning of gentle testing our collective grey matter is guaranteed.
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
On FRIDAY 16th JANUARY 2026 we will hold our annual post-Christmas Lunch in the new setting of the Charlemont Arms Hotel, Armagh.
After mulled wine (or alcohol-free) at 12.15 we will sit down to a three-course meal at 1.00 p.m.
Tickets cost £30 per head inclusive of a glass of red or white wine with the main course.
You can view the Menu here
Places can be reserved either after the Quiz finishes at our meeting on Friday 12th December or between 10.30 and 11.30 on Tuesday 6th January 2026 in the foyer of the Charlemont Arms Hotel. When booking you will be asked to indicate your choice of starter, main course and desert.
Payment may be made by cash or by cheque payable to Armagh & District U3A.
Pilates has started again with Ildi.
Our venue has changed to the Business Centre on the Loughgall Road, Armagh.
The two classes run at 10:00am and 11:00am on Wednesdays.
There are still a few spaces in each class.
If anyone is interested contact Margaret Oakes on 077 1161 7136
Ordinary bridge and bridge for beginners resumed on Monday 8th September between 2:00 and 4:00pm in the Dobbin Street Community Centre Armagh.
LINE DANCING classes are starting again on FRIDAY 26th SEPTEMBER in DOBBIN STREET COMMUNITY CENTRE between 2.15 and 3.15 p.m. This will entail line dancing and maybe some social dancing steps.
This will be a 10 Week block for the Autumn finishing on Friday 28th November.
It’s not essential but to give Florence a rough idea of numbers can you contact her by email florence.johnston25@btinternet.com to let her know you’re planning to attend. If you haven’t been before why not give it a go?
SUBSCRIPTION 2025/2026 – The U3a subscription for the year 01/04/25 –31/03/26 is now due in the sum of £20 per member.
This can be paid by cheque, online bank transfer or in cash. Payment can be made in person at the AGM or if paying by Bank Transfer here are the details:
Ulster Bank Ltd Account name:- ARMAGH & DISTRICT U3A
Ac No 12890474
Sort code 98 01 90
Remember to add your name to the payment reference to allow us to identify who the payment is from.
Below is information about our current interest groups..
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 mtmcveigh@hotmail.com
BRIDGE – Group Co-ordinator – Eileen Fitzsimons. Bridge has resumed after the summer holidays. It meets in the Dobbin Street Community Centre every Monday at 2 p.m. for social bridge. We also offer beginners and improvers classes. For more information contact Eileen at blfizsimons@hotmail.com
CYCLING – Group Co-ordinator – Peter Good. This meets every Wednesday at 9.30 am. Locations vary. For additional information contact Peter at pdgood@doctors.org.uk
FRENCH – Group Co-ordinator – GeraldineTurley. Meeting on Mondays at 2.00 pm in the O’FiaichLibrary. For more information contact Geraldine at gturley@hotmail.co.uk
ITALIAN – We hope to get a group set up if enough people are interested.
LINE DANCING – Group Co-ordinator – Florence Johnston. Line dancing classes normally meet each Friday at 2:15 pm in Dobbin Street community centre and last approximately 1 hour. Classes are resuming on Friday 28th September and will run for10 weeks finishing on Friday 28th November. For more information contact Florence.johnston25@btinternet.com.
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 mtmcveigh@hotmail.com
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 tro111@hotmail.com
PETANQUE – Group Co-ordinator – Tim Hanna. This meets in the Sensory Garden at The Palace. Every Tuesday at 2 p.m. In hibernation until the sun/warmth returns! For more information contact Tim at timbohanna1953@gmail.com
PILATES – Group Co-ordinator – MargaretOakes. Meets in the Armagh Business on Wednesdays. Classes are at 10.00/11.00 am. For more informationcontact Margaret at tro111@hotmail.com
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 cassidy1539@gmail.com○
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 patriciamcconville@btinternet.com
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 cbgood@doctors.org.uk
YOGA – Group Co-ordinator – Caroline Good. This meets at the Dobbin Street Community Centre. For information contact Caroline at cbgood@doctors.org.uk
WINE APPRECIATION – Group Co-ordinator –Peter Good. For information contact Peter at pdgood@doctors.org.uk