GRAIGUENAMANAGH
SCOUTS BULLETIN
Weekend 17th/18th June 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.
Calvary Graveyard Committee
The annual Mass will take place on Friday 23rd of June at 8pm. The County Council will provide barrels from Thursday 15th of June until Thursday 22nd of June for the disposal of old wreaths. There is still a huge amount of old flowers, wreaths, Christmas wreaths, jars and pots just being dumped around the graveyard, this is a health and safety issue for the person cutting the grass because of flying glass. Please take your rubbish home as this issue is undoing all the good work that has been done. There will be restricted parking – anyone who is sick or infirm can drive into the graveyard but we ask that you wait until the people on foot have left first.
Pilgrimage to Knock
The annual St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Saturday 24th June. The bus leaves Thomastown at 7.30 am and arrives back that evening at 10.30 p m approx. The cost of the bus is €20. If interested, please contact Mary O’Carroll at 9724415.
Graiguenamanagh Gun Club
The AGM for the GraiguenamanaghGun club will take place on Friday 30th of June at 9pm in Doyle's Bar.A big attendance of members would beappreciated as this is our biggest meeting of the year. Anyone wishing to apply to join the club or Members who have proposals to put forward for the AGM, need to hand it into a committeemember inwriting by the 13th June.
Gorta Self Help Africa
Gorta Self Help Africa would like to thank the people of Graignamanagh who gave so generously to the Church gate collection last weekend.
PLANTS FOR SALE IN BALLYOGAN
DAHLIAS, LUPINS, LOBELIAS, FOXGLOVES, PLUS A RANGE OF OTHER PLANTS FOR THE GARDEN
St Lazerian's House
St Lazerian's House, Bagenalstown will be holding their AGM on Monday 26th June at 2pm.
Drum Lessons
One to One drum kit tuition available in Borris Area from a BIMM Dublin graduate, 5 years teaching experience, all levels welcome, contact Kevin on 087 2849945
For Sale: Ladies Bicycle almost new contact 0871279578
Blackstairs Bouncers
Www.blackstairsbouncers.ie Bouncing castles, obstacle courses, slides, sumo suits and gladiator Bags available for hire. Contact Katie or Arthur 059 9773482 053 9255337. Mobile: 087 6204951/ 087 6204952 12/25
T.J. COLFER DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS
Repairs and Service to all makes and models phone 087 2972352 11/20
Split The Pot
This Weeks Winners – Week 152 Monday 12th June 2017
1st Prize – Agnes O’Neill - €275.00
2nd Prize – TDC O’Brien - €75.00
3rd Prize – Maggie Fenlon - €50.00
Congratulations to all
Prizes can be collected on Friday morning in SuperValu.
Please ensure to include a contact number on the envelope so that you may be contacted as soon as the draw is over.
We are currently in the planning stages of organizing Christmas 2017. After the success of last year’s main event for our children we are once again aiming for a magical and special festival.
We need you to keep supporting Split the Pot so we can make this happen and to be in a position to continue with the town Christmas lights project again this year.
The Christmas lights require a lot of our time and are very costly. We would like to ensure they continue to be erected every year going forwards.
Love Graig
Graiguenamanagh branch is adopting the ‘Advice & Self Service’model from 2nd August 2017. This is already in place in some locations nationwide. Advice & Self Service branches continue to provide customers with a comprehensive range of products and services, access to online and 365 phone services, the ability to lodge and withdraw cash from easy to use self-service machines. They also enable greater availability of branch staff to provide personalised financial and banking advice. Foreign currency exchange and coin transaction services will no longer be available in this branch from 2nd August 2017.
Our customers are rapidly changing the way they bank, just as they are changing the way they buy goods or services online and communicate with each other. Today, only 3% of our customers’ total transactions are conducted over the counter – 97% of all transactions take place through other channels. For example, every month, we have eight million interactions with our customers on our mobile app, whilst the use of credit and debit card and contactless banking continues to grow – consequently, demand for cheques, foreign currency and coin services continues to significantly reduce.
We continue to invest in and improve our customer offerings. Alongside our existing external lodgement device we have added an internet kiosk into the Graiguenamanagh branch, where customers will be able to conduct online banking within the branch. Implementation of these changes is taking place on a phased basis with a two-month period for comprehensive customer notification, and Bank of Ireland will be on hand to support our customers with these changes.
Cllr. Michael Doyle
“For any local issues please contact me”
Ballinabarna,
The Rower
Co. Kilkenny
087-3941244
Apple Tree Farm
Come and join us at Apple Tree Farm for a Summer Camp full of fun, games and activities. To book a place please Contact Apple Tree farm on 085 8756861.
We are currently taking enrolments for primary school ages children for the months of July and August for half day and full day care. For more information or to book your child in please contact 085 8756861.
Parents CCSP scheme is available all through the Summer. This scheme is available to parents with a medical card and/or any social welfare benefit. If you are entitled to it please contact Pam or Eileen on 085 8756861.
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
The Bulletin Committee accepts articles in good faith and the views and opinions expressed therein are those of the contributors and not the Committee. The committee reserves the right to refuse edit articles in the interests of fairness balance and rule of law.
Adult Education Duiske College
now accepting applications for the following courses:
· Outdoor Sports and Recreation QQI Level 5
This course equips successful candidates with the experience and qualifications to instruct people in outdoor sports, including canoeing, hillwalking and biking among other sports. The area of outdoor recreation is one that has increased in popularity in Graiguenamanagh over the past number of years, and graduates can set up their own business, or work part or full time for existing businesses.
· Creative Media QQI Level 5
This course includes modules in animation, drawing and digital photography, among other subjects. It prepares students to work in the areas of art and animation, areas that Kilkenny is particularly strong in. It is also a very good course to use as a foundation course to enter Third Level Art courses (we have progression agreements with LIT, WIT and Carlow IT). Graduates of this course can also progress to our Level 6 Visual Art course.
· Visual Art QQI Level 6
This course includes modules in painting, drawing and exhibition techniques, among other subjects. It is a very strong course for those interested in Art, Craft and Design.
· Business and Computer Studies Levels 5 and 6
This course includes modules in word processing, payroll, bookkeeping, spreadsheets and database, among other subjects. Successful graduates will have the skills and qualifications to go directly into the workplace, in business and office environments. This course can also be used to progress to Third Level courses (again, we have Progression Agreements with Carlow IT and WIT, to make the transition easier for students). It is also an excellent course for school leavers, as a way to gain computer skills before they set off for college.
REMEMBER: ALL COURSES CAN LEAD TO 390 CAO POINTS FOR ENTRY TO COLLEGE
· Students must have completed a level 5 course in a related area to progress to level 6
· Application forms available online (www.duiskecollege.ie) or from Duiske College
· Courses begin in September 2017 and finish in May 2018
· Eligible students are entitled to the Back to Education Allowance or the SUSI grant
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viGraignamanagh U14 Hurling team in Féile na nGael 2017
8,000 U14 players will participate, 1,000 mentors, 250 buses and 100,000 visitors will descend on the South-East this weekend as Féile comes to Carlow, Wexford and Kilkenny. It’s the biggest team sporting event in Europe. This year we are hosting 21 players from Ardrahan Co. Galway. The players, parents and the Féile committee have been busy preparing since December. From Ballyogan to Barnaviddaun and from Coppenagh to Coolsheehy lawns have been cut, hedges trimmed, dogs washed, houses painted, rooms revamped and driveways power washed in preparation! The Tribesmen will be welcomed by the club and their host families on Friday evening along with the Camogie Club who host Coill Dubh of Kildare. Our U14 Hurlers have been busy fundraising over the past few months - Bag-packing in Doran’s SuperValu, a Table Quiz in the Abbey Hall along with their sponsored walk last Saturday. They will be receiving their gear this week and will look the part as they represent our club in this year’s Féile. They have also been busy collecting a couple of trophies along the way! They are County League and Championship winners in the football and are still on course for a League Semi-final in the Hurling. The weather is looking up for the weekend so please get out and support these young players who have been fantastic ambassadors for our club. We are very proud of their achievements so far and we wish them and their mentors the very best of luck.
Friday 16th June 5pm in Castlecomer: Graig v Éire Óg Ennis
Friday 16th June 6pm in Castlecomer: Graig v Erins Own
Saturday 17th June 9:15am All four teams will be paraded through the town up to Dr Tierney Park. Please come out and cheer them on!
Saturday 17th June 10:30am in Dr Tierney Park: St. Fiacre’s v Coill Dubh
Saturday 17th June 11:15am in Dr Tierney Park: Graig v Ardrahan
Saturday 17th June Ferns C.O.E.:Shield and Cup Quarter Finals 3pm or 3:45pm.
FÉILE 2017 COMES TO GRAIGNAMANAGH THIS WEEKEND.
The eagerly awaited Féile week is upon us with hundreds of boys and girls from all over the country converging on Kilkenny, Carlow and Wexford next Friday.
Lotto: The Lotto Jackpot now stands at €20,000. Reserve Jackpot €20,000
The numbers drawn were 5, 11, 18 and 21 and there was no winner. Consolation winners of €60 each were Ann Kelly, Decky Merrigan, Pat Gill, George Dreelan & JJ Barrett.
Tickets are on sale in Local Businesses and from Committee members costing €2
Next draw on Mon 19th June 2017 at 9pm in O’Shea’s Bar. All are welcome.
The Lotto is run in accordance with a licence granted by Kilkenny District Court and valid from 7th March 2017 to 7th March 2018.
Membership 2017
Membership of the Club is now due: Players €100 Non playing adults - €20
Family membership €50 - Parents and children u18 Students €50
OAP €10 Juveniles €20
Training for all age groups is now in full swing, any children who have not yet returned to hurling training should do so as soon as possible. Beginners for U6 and U8’s are most welcome to come along; training is on Mondays & Fridays 6.30 to 7.30pm. Trainers: - Paul Dowling, Ger Dowling and Brendan Foley.