GRAIGUENAMANAGH
SCOUTS BULLETIN
Weekend 28th/29th January 2017
WEBSITE www.graigscouts.org E-MAIL -
SCOUT HALL
The Scout Hall and the Meeting room/kitchen upstairs are available for bookings. Please contact Pauline O’ Brien, 087 2207115.
(Carlow's Age Friendly Committee are undertaking a survey to establish issues which concern older people in Carlow and situations which impact on their quality of life. If you are over 55 and living in Carlow make sure you have your say. The survey link below will take 5-7 minutes https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/carlowagefriendly or for a printed copy contact Sandra on 059 9136205. Closing date 3rd February)
Fleadh Cheoil
The annual Fleadh Cheoil Cheatharlach will take place from the 7th-9th April 2017, and this year the town of Borris Co. Carlow is hosting the festival! Come and take part in various events, including concerts, competitions, and session trails. For further details, please contact ."
Weekly Yoga classesstartingThursday 9th Februaryin Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre, Royal Oak Road, Bagenalstown, Time is 7.00 - 8.15pm - featuring Dru Yoga, a gentle style working with postures, breath-work, relaxation and meditation. For more information www.meditationcreek.com or book a place, Tel 0873167696
EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS. You are invitedto an Information/Registration Session for an exciting NEW training programme aimed at 18-26 year olds not currently in employment.
Monday, 13th February 2017 in The Abbey Hall, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny 10.30 am - 12.30 pm. Subject to eligibility, participants will receive an additional allowance of €60 p.w. and support with travel/meals/childcare
Town of Books in conjunction with One Book One Community are delighted to announce four exciting competitions;
1). Bunting Competition. Taking inspiration from the book “Spirit of the Titanic” by Nicola Pierce design and make your own Bunting (template for triangle is on the back of this notice).
Up-style old material, stitch, knit, felt, embroider, patchwork, attach buttons, lace, ribbons, zips – there are endless possibilities. Use new or old materials to create a riot of colour. It’s all about imagination and creativity – something we are not short of here in Graiguenamanagh. The Bunting will be sewn together and put on display in the town for The Expo and the Festival.
2). Poetry Competition. Taking inspiration from the book “Spirit of the Titanic” by Nicola Pierce write a poem based on your chosen portion of the story.
Entries closing date 7th March. Drop off to The Library (Competitions 1 & 2)
3). Fancy Dress Competition. Taking inspiration from the characters and era of the book “Spirit of the
embroider, patchwork, attach buttons, lace, ribbons, zips – there are endless possibilities. Use new or old materials to create a unique costume of that time.
4). Hat Competition. Taking inspiration from the characters and era of the book “Spirit of the Titanic” by Nicola Pierce design and make your own Hat.
Entries to be judged on 16th March at The Expo in the Abbey Hall (Competitions 3 & 4)
You will also be invited to join The Fancy Dress Parade on the Saturday afternoon of the Town of Books Festival in August.
Competitions open to all
25 Market Street Dáil Eireann
Thomastown, Leinster House,
Co. Kilkenny Kildare Street,
Dublin 2
Tel: 056 7793210 Tel: 01 6184202
Fax: 056 7793211 Fax: 01 6184303
Email:
Citizens Information Centre
Main Street
Phone No. 059-9724955 – new number 0761-077900
Are you entitled to additional benefits due to reduced income?
You may be entitled to a Rent or Mortgage Interest Supplement, GP Visit Card or Family Income Supplement.
If you need information re pension entitlements etc. drop into Citizens Information and find out more.
This is a private and confidential service. We are open Tuesday Thursday and Friday mornings 10.30a.m. to 12.30 p.m. If you require information outside these hours please contact the office in Kilkenny on 0761077910
Bulletin
For Sale/Wanted/to Let. Personal Notices are €2.00 Business Cards €4
Full page (handed in or e-mailed pre-typed) €12 - Half Page (pre-typed) €6
Full Page (handed in un-typed) €20 - Half Page (un-typed) €10
Please note all handwritten items must be left in by 5pm on Tuesday each week, otherwise items can be emailed up to 3pm on Wednesday each week to
Split The Pot
This Weeks Winners – Week 132 Monday 23rd January 2017
1st Prize – Liam Doyle - €440.00
2nd Prize – Jim Dowling - €75.00
3rd Prize – Anna Malone - €50.00
Congratulations to all
Prizes can be collected every Friday afternoon from Doran’s Supervalu
Please ensure to include a contact number on the envelope so that you may be contacted as soon as the draw is over
Please be advised my weekly advice clinic takes continues every Saturday morning from 10am until 12 in my constituency office on Main Street.
Alternatively please feel free to contact me at any time on 086 4666409 and I can arrange to meet you at a different time.
Kind regards
Cllr Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Lotto: The Lotto Jackpot now stands at €20,000. Reserve Jackpot €19,200
The numbers drawn were 1, 3, 10 and 23 and there was no winner. Consolation winners of €30 each were Helen Savage, Breda Holden, Sharon 24 Cottage garden, Ann O’Neill & Padraig Connors.Tickets are on sale in Local Businesses and from Committee members costing €2Next draw on Mon 30th Jan 2017 at 9pm in The Cosy Bar. All are welcome.
The Juvenile Club AGM will take place in the Clubrooms this evening Wednesday 25th January @ 8pm. We encourage trainers, Parents and all those wishing to get involved with our Juvenile section to please attend.
The 2017 season kicks off for our Club this weekend when our Intermediate footballers take on Tullogher /Rosbercon in the first round of the League at 2.30pm in Dr. Tieney Park on Saturday. Please show your support.
All the breaking news on our website www.graignamanagh.gaa.ie & also on our Facebook page
T.J. COLFER DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS
Repairs and Service to all makes and models phone 087 2972352 19/25
HOUSE TO LET
Saint Mullins Close, Tinnahinch. 3 bedroom 2 storey house to let, end of terrace, oil fired central heating. Rent €595 per month, employers references required. Call Charlie on 0867829719 evenings and weekends. 9/10
TO LET - Weir Valley Apartments, Tinnahinch, Graiguenamanagh.
**BEST VIEW IN TOWN** riverside first floor two bedroom apartment overlooking River Barrow, in exclusive small development. Employer’s references required. Rent €555 per month. PHONE Charlie 086 7829719 to view or EMAIL 2/10
Cllr. Michael Doyle
“For any local issues please contact me”
Ballinabarna,
The Rower
Co. Kilkenny
087-3941244
Duiske College
Coláiste Dubhuisce
Entrance Exam for Incoming First Years
Date: Saturday 28th January 2017
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Venue: Main School Building
All students to bring pencil cases with them
Students will be fitted for the PE Uniform on the Day
Mol an Óige agus Tiocfaidh sí
Duiske College – Our School – Our Future
One Book One Community.
The following activities are planned as part of our One Book One Community Reading Initiative. We would like to invite the community to participate with us in all activities.
· Town of Books Committee is organising a Bunting / Costume / Hat Competition. See Town of Books notice for details.
· Thurs Feb 2: Discussion Morning 11.15 am. (library)
· Wed Feb 8: Creative Writing/Poetry Workshop 11.30 am. (library)
· Tuesday Feb 14: Titanic Afternoon Tea Party 2.45pm (library)
· Wed Feb 15th: Discussion Morning 11.15 am.
· Tuesday Feb 28: Talk by Khan Kiely of Khan’s Bookshop, Kilkenny – 7.00pm (Library)
· Thursday March 2: Trip to Titanic Centre, Belfast. Places are limited so early booking is essential. Numbers will determine the cost but approx. €30.00 for bus and ticket for Titanic Centre. Closing date for booking places is Thursday February 2rd, payment required by Wednesday February 8th. Please leave your name and a contact number at the library if you want to reserve a place.
· Tuesday March 7: Table Quiz – 7.00pm (library)
· Tuesday March 14: Titanic Presentation and Talk by author Nicola Pierce in the library – Meet and greet the author at 7.30pm – Presentation at 8pm.
· Thursday March 16: One Book One Community will close with an Expo in Abbey Hall where participants from our schools and our community will display their work and talk about their “Titanic Experience”.
Spirit of the Titanic by Nicola Pierce can be borrowed from the library or is for sale at a reduced price of €7.00 at Daybreak, Nuala Barron’s, John Walsh’s and Kinsella’s. THANK YOU to the library staff and to our shopkeepers for supporting our schools and our community.
Quotes of the week:
“Someone from Graig’ was meant to travel on the Titanic but couldn’t go. I wonder does anyone know who this was?” (Ann Hayden, Health Centre)
“The most important thing you can learn to do is to read – if you read plenty you’ll be educated for life” The late Mr Gerry Daly RIP, first Principal of Duiske College. (Remembered by many past pupils.)
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