GRAIGUENAMANAGH
SCOUTSBULLETIN
Weekend7th/8th November 2015
WEBSITE E-MAIL -
SCOUT HALL
The Scout Hall and the Meeting room/kitchen upstairs are available for bookings. Please contact Pauline O’ Brien, 087 2207115
GRAIGNAMANAGH BINGO
Bingo takes place in the Abbey Hall at the earlier time of 8pm next Saturday 7th November
Yoga
Yoga Classes continue in Killoughternane Hall - from Thursday 5th November for a further 5 weeks: 8.00 - 9.15pm - Get into shape &de-stressfor the Christmas season bygiving yourself some ME time to practice Yoga which is nourishment for your Body, Mind & Soul.This unique style of Yoga acts as a great form of physical exercise with positive effects to help calm the body and mind, alleviating stress and leaving you more relaxed, energised and calm. Special Offer Price of €40 for 5 weeks or €10 per class...
If interested, check out more details on or get in touch on 0873167696
Newtown School Parents Association
Newtown Parents Association will be having a Clothes Collection at Newtown Hall, Borris on 28th November 10am - 3pm so now is a great time to sort through all those clothes, shoes and bags that are unwanted while supporting the school also. Looking forward to seeing you all with your bags!! (Not included in the clothes collection are Duvets, pillows, bed linen etc.)
Graignamanagh funeral catering group
The above service is available to everyone. Tea, coffee, sandwiches and cakes are what we offer. If you need any information on this service you can contact any of the following: Shirley 0879491915. Rita 0879227395, Leon 0861685383. Irene0868283681
Invalids to be attended: Thurs. 5th Nov. Tinnahinch/Ullard, Fri. 6th Nov. Skeough.
Goresbridge Drama Festival 2015
Goresbridge Drama Festival 2015 will take place on Thursday 19th,Friday 20th and Saturday 21st November 2015 in Ionad Dara, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny. The adjudicator is Michael Twomey ADA, well known actor and presenter from Cork city.If you would like to be a Friend of Goresbridge Drama Festival, for a donation of €30, you will receive 2 tickets for each of the 3 nights of the festival and your name will be listed in the festival programme. To become a festival friend, please call Mags on 086 8554128.
I.C.A.
Our monthly meeting will be held in Duiske College on Tuesday 10th of November at 7.30pm
Graiguenamanagh Historical Society
Guest Speaker
Mr Frank Clarke
Local Historian.
Will speak on the subject of
Faction Fighting in Ireland
On Friday 20th November 2015.
At 8pm in Graiguenamanagh Library.
All are welcome.
Fee for non-members 3 Euro.
1/2
Split The Pot
This Weeks Winners – Week 69 – Monday 2nd November
1st Prize – Mary Dollard - €546.50
2nd Prize – Maura Maher - €75.00
3rd Prize – Michael Kirwan - €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.
SOLDIERS OF WORLD WAR I
Owen Doyle and Colm Walsh are in the Process of collecting information relating topeople of the parish of Graiguenamanagh who were soldiers or had other involvement in the First World War with a view to publishing such material to their memory.We are keen to hear from descendents or others as to names, regiments, medals,
photographs or stories of these men and women. The area selected is the present parish of
Graiguenamanagh, including Powerstown (Skeaghvasteen). Ullard, Tinnahinch and St. Mullins.The above can be contacted at Owen Doyle; 059 9724181 & Colm Walsh; 059 9724155.
Beavers Cubs & Scouts
Meetings for Beavers cubs and scouts have resumed. Beavers meetings are on Tuesdays from 5.45 to 7.00,
Cubs on Wednesdays from 6.46 to 8pm and Scouts on Mondays from 7 to 8.15.
TO LET: Weir Valley Apartments, Tinnahinch, Graigue00namanagh4/5
Scenic riverside first floor apartment in an ideal location overlooking River Barrow, fully furnished 2 bedroom apartment in exclusive small development, with own hall door and front balcony giving uninterrupted views over the river Barrow. Tiled floors, electric shower, hallway, spacious living room, kitchen with washing machine, fridge freezer and microwave. You must provide good written references. Rent €595 per month, deposit €645, good references required.PHONE Charlie 086 7829719 to view or EMAIL
ANN PHELAN URGES EVERYONE TO CHECK THE REGISTER
Local Minister, Ann Phelan TD has urged everyone to check and see if they are registered to vote.
It is important to engage with the democratic process and make your voice heard through the ballot box. You can check to see if you are on the register on If you are not registered please contact my office and I will arrange for a voter registration form to be sent out to you. You can contact my office by calling 0567756000 / 0863294420 or by emailing "
GRAIGUENAMANAGH TIDY TOWNS AGM
Please note Graiguenamanagh Tidy Towns will hold its AGM on Fri. 27th Nov. @ 8pm in Duiske College. We want to use this AGM to reflect briefly on what has been achieved to date and more importantly to plan ahead for the future. GTT has a number of ambitious projects planned to improve the appearance of the town. To be successful we need support, backing and sometimes a little physical assistance.
We appeal to those who are proud of the town, who have a vision for its future to make a particular effort to attend this meeting.
Please befriend and follow Graiguenamanagh Tidy Towns on Facebook
Good Home wanted for kitten/kittens, phone 6531115
Cllr. Michael Doyle
“For any local issues please contact me”
Cllr Michael Doyle
087 3941244
Ballinabarna,
The Rower
Co. Kilkenny
087-3941244
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
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 intoCitizens Informationand 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 0761077900
JOHN PAUL PHELAN T.D.
Offices at:
25 Market StreetDáil Eireann
Thomastown,Leinster House,
Co. Kilkenny Kildare Street,
Dublin 2
Tel: 056 7793210Tel: 01 6184202
Fax: 056 7793211Fax: 01 6184303
Email:
CLINIC AT DOYLE’S PUB, MAIN STREET, EVERY THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM
6.00p.m. to7.00p.m.
,
Lotto: The Local Lotto Jackpot now stands at €19,900. Reserve Jackpot €10,000. The numbers drawn were 6, 16, 28 & 29 and there was no winner. Consolation winners of €30 each were Scott Kennedy, S & R Grennan, Kitty Tobin, Michael Hamilton & Mary Cantwell. Tickets are on sale in Local Businesses and from Committee members costing €2
Next draw on Mon 9th Nov at 9pm in O’Driscoll’s Bar. All are welcome.
Used clothing bins: We encourage people to bring their clean used clothing, curtains, Bed Linen, towels, old shoes bags etc. to the recycling bins at the GAA Car Park.
O Fhas go hAois: Cumann Na mBunscoileanna Cill Chainnigh 1989 – 2014. The history of Primary Schools Gaelic Games during this period has been recorded in this beautiful edition by Gerry O’Neill & Dermot Dunphy. We have copies of the book for sale costing €15. Please contact Mary O’ Donnell @ 0857264895 if you wish to purchase the book.
Scór na nÓg on Thursday 12th November: The Kilkenny finals of Scór na nÓg (Under 17) will be held on Thursday 12th November at Langtons Set Theatre.
Each club is asked once again to enter teams on the night. There was an increase in participation rates last year and the onus is on clubs to once again fulfil their obligations to the cultural aspect of the GAA and enter teams.
There are eight events/disciplines in Scór that cover all aspects of Irish culture: Figure/Céilí Dancing, Solo Singing, Instrumental Music, Recitation/Scéalaíocht, Ballad Group, Novelty Act, Question Time and Set Dancing. The competition is divided into two age levels, Scór Na nÓg, for young people under 17 and Scór Sinsear, for those over 17.
Just like the All-Ireland Football and Hurling Championships clubs taking part in Scór must first take part in a county championship. The winners go on to the provincial championship and then the All-Ireland Final. Anyone interested please contact our Club secretary Thomas Holden @ 0872886560 ASAP.
Results:
Well done to the U21’s who won the first round of the championship when they defeated Carrickshock by 1.15 to 1.11 in ideal conditions in Inistoige on Sunday afternoon. We made hard work of it at times but ran out comfortable winners. We now await the winners of Dunnamaggin & Tullogher Rosbercon which will be played this weekend. The semifinal will be on Saturday 14th November @ 2pm in Thomastown.
.
For all the breaking news on our website & also on our facebook page.
Joe
KIERAN’S
MAIN ST BORRIS CO CARLOW
MASSIVE STOCK CLEARANCE
SALE
NOW ON
FOR MONTH OF NOVEMBER
EVERYTHING REDUCED
LOTS HALF PRICE OR LESS
Minister Ann Phelan TD Officially Opens Abbey Hall and Youth Cafe
I have always been incredibly passionate about the Abbey Hall, not least because of its history but because of the many stories it holds. It has always been the heart of the community here in Graig and it was with a heavy heart that I used to look upon the hall in its dilapidated condition on a daily basis some years ago.
During its Heyday in the 1970s there was bingo every Sunday night with attendance of over 500 on a good night. Mass took place here while the Abbey was being restored, and weekly dances and discos occurred, which played a major role in the development of a community infrastructure through providing finance for local community organisations. During that period the Abbey hall was the primary mechanism in the raising of €1milion Pounds for the restoration of Duiske Abbey.
After very tough negotiations and following discussion with the committee, I secured the purchase of the hall for the Community at a cost of €14,000. Following this we formed a limited company known as the Graignamanagh Hall Limited.
I want to thank the members of the committee individually for all their hard work and their dedication because I think it’s important that the people of Graignamanagh know who was behind the restoration and delivery of the Abbey Hall back to the community. I would like to thank Tom McDonald, Ward Kinsella, Liam Ryan, Mary Meaney, Francis Sheehy, Brigid Lyng, Adrian Hayden, Mag Whelan, Adrian (RAZER) Kavanagh, Tommy Prendergast and Paul O’Brien.
Our saviour came in the guise of Kilkenny LEADER Partnership where we secured the funding to renovate the hall as we see it today. In Graignamanagh, we are eternally grateful to KLP for all their assistance and support around that time. There was also significant fundraising and contributions from residents within the community and it was incumbent upon us to ensure that the community was kept appraised throughout each stage of development so that everyone knew where their money was going. Indeed, Fr Byrne was instrumental in this regard. There were many occasions in which we found ourselves strapped for funds and we could always rely on a church-gate collection, as it was our emergency funding, so I want to personally thank him for his support over the last number of years.
I was delighted to officially open our new hall and youth cafe and I look forward to seeing it back in use by our community
M O’NeillSERVICE AND REPAIRS
BALLYOGAN GRAIGUENAMANAGH
(First lane on left on New Ross Rd.)
SERVICING & REPAIRS
CARS, LGV, HGV, TRAILERS, AGRI
NCT & DOE REPAIRS
CLUTCHES – BRAKES – EXHAUSTS - SHOCKS – BATTERIES
DIAGNOSTICS – AIRBAG A.B.S. RESET TOOL
PUNCTURE REPAIRS - BALANCING - WHEEL ALIGNMENT
HEAD LIGHT BEAM SETTER
WE OFFER PANEL BEATING & SPRAYING
AND RECOVERY SERVICES
CAN’T MANAGE WITHOUT YOUR CAR?
DON’T HAVE TIME TO WAIT AROUND IN TEST CENTRES?
-WHY NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR WITH US&AVAIL OF OUR COURTESY CAR&LET US DO THE REST
CALL MICHAEL FOR QUOTATIONS Tel: 0868460484
WE SELL TYRES
All major brands: Dunlop, Michelin, Continental, Hankook
At Competitive Prices
COLLECTION & DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE LOCALLY
OPEN 6 DAYS (Mon – Sat)
1