GRAIGUENAMANAGH
SCOUTS BULLETIN
Weekend 11th/12th February 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.
Parish News
Annual Mass for the sick Sunday 12th February at 3p.m.Training night for parents of the confirmation program Monday 13th February. Venue Boys School at 7.30.
Abbey Hall
Abbey Hall Available for bookings, for information call (Monday to Friday daytime 9.30am - 5.30pm only) 0858011781 2/4
Cash on Delivery
Killoughternane Drama Club is proud to present this year's production, "Cash on Delivery", a play in two acts. Come and enjoy an evening of comedy with us in Killoughternane Hall, located outside lovely Borris, on Thursday 9th, Friday 10th and Sunday 12th February 2017. Show starts at 8pm sharp, tickets at the door.
Graignamanagh camogie club.
OurREGISTRATION NIGHT will be ON FRIDAY 24th FEBRUARYAT 7.30 P.M.Family membership 50 EuroIndividual membership 30 EuroNew members welcome.Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for upcoming events.
Rambling House
Rambling House in Newtown Hall on Friday February 10th at 8pm, all welcome, teas served.
WATERWAYS IRELAND BARROW TOWPATH DEVELOPMENT**
A formal submission for planning permission has been made to Kildare, Laois and Carlow County Councils. Waterways Ireland submitted the planning to the councils on Friday 27th January 2017, the planning has since been validated.
Waterways Ireland will now pro-actively engage local people in the process through a series of public information days, we would like to extend an invite to all interested individuals and groups to find out exactly what is planned and make informative decisions . An information evening will be held in the Scout Hall on Tuesday the 14th of February from 3 to 7pm
please visit http://www.waterwaysireland.org/…/Barrow-Towpath-Developmen… for more. is planned and make informed decisions, please visit http://www.waterwaysireland.org/…/Barrow-Towpath-Developmen… for more. is planned and make informed decisions, please visit http://www.waterwaysireland.org/…/Barrow-Towpath-Developmen… for more.
ST MULLINS HERITAGE CENTRE
Have you got a few hours to spare? Are you interested in Local History? We are currently seeking volunteers to work a few hours every week in The Heritage Centre, meeting and greeting visitors and answering the telephone. The number of hours you work will be determined by you, because we would be grateful for any available assistance. If you want to get involved, or if you have any questions, please give me a ring on 059 865 0503 or 083 4007255. You can also contact Anne Doyle on 087 9013672. Alternatively, I can be contacted via StMullins Heritage Facebook page. Thank you. Patricia Maguire. 1/3
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
T.J. COLFER DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS
Repairs and Service to all makes and models phone 087 2972352 21/25
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 4/10
Free to take Away
Double bed frame in good condition, phone 0872339414
Graiguenamanagh Fire Service News
Kilkenny Fire and Rescue Service are delighted to announce the commencement of the building of and Graiguenamanagh Fire Brigade new FIRE STATION in March 2017.
As part of this project there will be a Fire Service Garden. Within this garden we will be inscribing the names of ALL past members of the Graiguenamanagh Fire Brigade onto Kilkenny limestone slabs. To this end, we are endeavoring to collate the names of all who have served with Graiguenamanagh Fire Brigade - we would be grateful if you know of any family members and/or friends who have served in Graiguenamanagh Fire Brigade since 1950 to come forward with their names and period of service. We want to be sure to be sure that we have included ALL no matter how long or short their service time was with Graiguenamanagh Fire Brigade. Thanking you in advance. You can give the current Graiguenamanagh Fire Brigade Station Officer Michael Doyle a call on mobile 087-6243814.
Lotto: The Lotto Jackpot now stands at €20,000. Reserve Jackpot €19,500
The numbers drawn were 15, 17, 19 and 22 and there was no winner. Consolation winners of €30 each were Michael Dowling, Mary Costello-Duiske Crescent, Eileen Gahan, Irene Bolger & Maura Whelan.
Tickets are on sale in Local Businesses and from Committee members costing €2
Next draw on Mon 13th Feb 2017 at 9pm in Willie Barron’s Bar (Mick Ryan’s). All are welcome.
Results:
IFL: Canon Kearns Park: Erins Own 4.15 V Graignamanagh 1.03
U14 B FL: Dr. Tierney Park: Graignamanagh 4.04 V Rower/Inistioge 0.04
Fixtures:
Sat 11th Feb: IFL Dr. Tierney Park: Graignamanagh V Rower/Inistioge 2.30pm
All the breaking news on our website www.graignamanagh.gaa.ie & also on our Facebook page
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 134 Monday 06th February 2017
1st Prize – Helen Cole Ryan - €475.00
2nd Prize – Kathleen Bolger - €75.00
3rd Prize – Liam Ryan (Killeen) - €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
Cllr. Michael Doyle
“For any local issues please contact me”
Ballinabarna,
The Rower
Co. Kilkenny
087-3941244
One Book One Community
Duiske College
in conjunction with
Graignamanagh Library and Bookclub
Presents
Afternoon Tea on the Titanic
On Tuesday February 14th at 2.45pm in the library
Come along to experience the atmosphere, dining and entertainment with set-dancing on board the Titanic.
Everybody Welcome
Quotes of the Week:
Here’s a sample of what the girls in Scoil Mhuire gan Smál think of “Spirit of the Titanic”by Nicola Pierce:
“I think it’s a very enjoyable book. It almost feels as if I was on the Titanic myself”
Lia-Rose Treacy Hamilton.
“My Mam and I enjoyed reading the book together. You won’t be able to put it down once you start reading” Lucy Foley.
“I think Nicola Pierce told a story we all know the ending to in such a way that we still wonder what will happen next. Anytime I put the book down I want to pick it back up straightaway.” Caoimhe Breen.
Free Dementia Workshop
This February Home Instead Senior Care is running a Free Dementia Workshop in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Athy Road, Carlow on Wednesday 22nd February from 7 – 9pm.
This FREE educational workshop helps Family Carers and those concerned about dementia how to provide individualised relationship based care that -
· Helps maintain a safe and calm environment for the person with dementia
· Encourages engagement
· Helps minimise symptoms
· Honours who the person was in earlier life
· Supports the entire family
To book your place or register for future dates call Jillian 056-7800508on or www.homeinstead.ie – All are Welcome.
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