Concert at Ionad Dara, Goresbridge

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Weekend21st/22nd March 2015

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SCOUT HALL

The Scout Hall and the Meeting room/kitchen upstairs are available for bookings. Please contact Pauline O’ Brien, 087 2207115

Moves are afoot to start a Text Alert Service in the Graiguenamanagh area.Watch this space!

Daffodil Day takes place outside Doran’s Supervalu on Friday 27th of March. Anyone who has fresh daffodils please leave them into Doran’s on Friday morning.

Concert at Ionad Dara, Goresbridge.

Concert featuring The Whileaways on Fri March 27th at 8.30pm. Three distinct voices consisting of Noriana Kennedy, Nicola Joyce and Noelie McDonnell. They combine together to weave a tapestry of harmonies and beautifully crafted original songs. Their sound is steeped in the echoes of American roots and folk.They will be supported on the night by a group of local musicians led by Billy Carrigan from Clara on uilleann pipes. This promises to be another great night at Ionad Dara. Tickets €20.00 from Gerry Kavanagh 086-0443152.

Ann Phelan TD

I will be holding my monthly advice clinic this Saturday at 11.30am in the Boathouse, Graignamanagh. You can contact my office in advance for appointment on 056 7756000/0863294420 or feel free to call in on the day. Kind regards, Ann Phelan, TD

Just to confirm, following representations to my office in respect of the ongoing problems with potholes at the back of Fairview, near the Fairgreen, I made subsequent representations to the Area Engineer, Mr Seamus Foley, who has subsequently completed the necessary works. Kind regards, Ann Phelan, TD, Minister of State for Rural Economic Development Phone: 056 7756000/ 086 3294420

Sports Capital Grants 2015-Open for Applications
The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is operated by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and provides grants to assist in the development of sports facilities and the provision of sports equipment.
The 2015 Sports Capital Programme is open for applications from 5pm on Tuesday 10 March 2015 and the deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 24 April 2015. Registrations will close at 5pm on Friday 10 April 2015.
It is an online process whereby all applications will have to be submitted via their online portal. This portal must be used by organisations to register their interest in the SCP, apply for funding and manage the drawdown of any new grants allocated.
The Programme aims to develop high quality, safe, well designed, sustainable facilities in appropriate locations and to provide appropriate equipment to help maximise participation in sport and physical recreation.
Grants are available to sports clubs, voluntary and community groups, and national governing bodies of sport and local authorities. Third level colleges, Education and Training Boards (ETBs) and schools may only apply for funding jointly with sports clubs. For further information, please access the Departments online website at - or contact my office on 056 7756000/ 0863294420

Rescue Emergency Care Level 3 with AED 27th, 28th & 29th March in St. Laurence O’Tooles Athletics Club, Carlow. Cost €135pp. Contact Sandra in the County Carlow Sports Partnership for more details on 059 9136205***

Graiguenamanagh Library News

Daffodil Day Coffee Morning on Friday 27th March From 10.00 -12.30pm. All are welcome. Daffodil merchandise on sale in the Library. Daffodil Day Raffle in the library also. Donations of home baking would be greatly appreciated, please support this very worthy cause

World book day Quiz Winners are Louise Cox-O’Flynn and Imogen Tierney. Well done to you both.

Parent & Toddler group meet every Thursday morning in the Library from 10am – 12.00 all welcome

Bibliotherapy- The power of words- Read yourself well...now available in the library. The collection includes books on many of the common psychological problems people experience, (e.g.) depression, behavioural problems, eating disorders, anger, bullying, bereavement, self-esteem issues, teenager’s sibling rivalry.

Green Dog Walkers - sign up to be a Green Dog walker and collect your arm band and doggie bag and a hi-vis vest at the Library.

Graig Library Book are reading “The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins. The group meet on the first Tuesday of the month in the library at 7pm.

Crafty Crew meet every Wednesday from 10.30 to 12.00, if you would like to meet, knit, sew, crochet, embroider or any craft come along for chat and a cuppa.

Beavers Cubs & Scouts

Beaver meetings on Tuesdays from 6to 7pm, scout meetings on Mondays from 7.15 to 8.15pm and cub meetings on Wednesdays from 6.45pm to 8pm.

For Sale:

• Fully serviced site for sale in centre of town, open to offers, contact 087 2339414

Citizens Information Centre

Main Street

Phone No. 059-9724955

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 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

Duiske College Energy tip of the week:

Energy efficient light bulbs use 80% less energy than non-efficient bulbs and last 15 times longer.

Lotto: The Local Lotto Jackpot now stands at €14,950. Reserve Jackpot €10,000. The numbers drawn were 12, 16, 20 & 31 and there was no winner. Consolation winners of €30 each were Michael Hamilton, Nuala Walsh, Val Lonergan, Theresa Shuliver and Johnny Mullett. Tickets are on sale in Local Businesses and from Committee members costing €2

Next draw on Mon 23rd Feb at 9pm in O’Driscolls. All are welcome.

Membership fees are now due for 2015:

Adult Player - Waged €100 Adult Player - Unwaged €50 Student players - €50

Family Membership - Parents & Children U18 €50, Juveniles €20

Adult non player €20 Senior Citizens €10

Membership can be given to any Committee member and a receipt will be issued.

Draw for 50” Flat screen TV. The Club is running a draw a 50” TV. Tickets on sale costing €2 each or 3 for €5. Please support us in this latest fundraiser. The draw has not been made yet. The lucky winner will be published here next week.

Kilkenny Senior Hurlers Race day in Gowran Park: Our third annual race day is now only 6 days away and the weather forecast at this stage indicates that next Saturday will be an ideal day for racing. This is a very special day in Gowran Park as supporters - especially children - have the opportunity to meet some of our senior players and obtain autographs and photos. This year we also have the added attraction of an U14 and U12 long puck competition with the finals in front of the Grandstand during the meeting. Tickets @ €10 are available from Graignamanagh GAA Club and children are free of charge, Please contact Thomas Holden @ 0872886560

Fantasy Cheltenham 2015: Thank you to everyone who bought & sold tickets. Below are the top ten finishers in our Club. We had Luke Dempsey who was running neck & neck for the overall lead after the first 3 days.

1.LukeDempseyGraiguenamanagh GAA291 (2) Cyril Lynch Graiguenamanagh GAA264

3.David Kelleher Graiguenamanagh GAA 260 (4 ) Carmel O Sullivan Graig GAA252

5.Ciaran SheehyGraiguenamanagh GAA251 (6)Damien RusheGraiguenamanagh GAA250

7.Seamus O CarrollGraiguenamanagh GAA247 (8)Sean Corby Graiguenamanagh GAA246

9.Cormac DaveyGraiguenamanagh GAA245 (10)ColmMurrayGraiguenamanagh GAA244

Our junior footballers had a good win over John Lockes of Callan in the JFC semifinal last weekend. The boys can now look forward to League and Championship final appearances in the near future. Well done and best of luck to all.

Fixtures: Sun 22nd Mar: Graig: U14FL: Graignamanagh V John Lockes 11amFor all the breaking news on our website & also on our facebook page.

Graignamanagh Historical Society

Guest Speaker

Local Historian & Author

Mr Colm Walsh

of The Graignamanagh Historical Society

will speak on

The Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick.

(The Irish Order of Knight-hood)

on Friday 27th March 2015.

at 8.00 pm.

in Graignamanagh Library

All are welcome-Non Members 3 Euro.

Split The Pot

This Weeks Winners - Week 36 - Monday 16th March

1st Prize – Michael Donohoe - €907.50

2nd Prize – Triona O’Brien - €75.00

3rd Prize – Kathleen Griffin - €50.00

Congratulations to all

Doran’s Supervalu are top sellers again this week. Well done to all the staff.

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.

Furnace Fitness

High Street Graiguenamanagh, 086 829 1762

**New Beginner’s Camp***

Starts Thurs 19 March, 8.15 pm

2 nights a week, 13 sessions in total for just €50

Ring Terry and book your place now 086 829 1762

Open those at all levels of fitness, from no experience to hardcore trainers, all welcome. Once you start this Training Camp you may then move on to choose from many different classes:

There are regular Day and Evening Classes in many different styles:

Body Resistance

Free Weights

Kettle Bells

Functional Strength Training

Olympic Bar Training

Strength and Conditioning

Hitt It

Ring Terry and book your place now 086 829 1762

Men’s Classes available ring Terry for times

FUN EASTER CAMP

At Apple Tree Farm, Skeoughvosteen

30th, 31stMarch and 1st April

Age 2 - 10 years

9.30 - 1.00

Easter Egg Hunt, Fun in the Forest, Arts and Crafts, Baking

Cost €45 per child, discount for siblings.

Apple Tree Farm Montessori and After School are now enrolling for September 2015. We cater for children from 2 -12 years. Services include sessional (9.30-12.30), part day care (up to 5 hours), full day care (up to 10 hours) and afterschool care.

Home cooked meals provided. Open 8a.m.- 6.00p.m. Monday to Friday 51 weeks of the year. We provide a collection and delivery service. ECCE scheme available.

For any of the above services contact Pam Drennan on 087 8054678

5 WEEK DRAW

5 draws will take place on Tuesday 14th April at 8pm in Club Rooms.

Prizes

Tickets can be got from Catherine O’Shea, Ciara Farrell, Ann-Marie Byrne, Joe Fox, Ger O’Reilly & Johnny Prendergast or any other committee member.

Thank you for supporting Graignamanagh Camogie Club

Padhraic Delaney

Carpentry & Building

• New builds
• Extensions
• Renovations
• Garages
• Attic conversions

• Roof repairs/ storm damage repairs
• 1st and 2nd fixing
• Roofing
• Built-in wardrobes
• Decking
• Ground works/ drainage

Services

Folding Attic Stairs

Price: €250 incl. VAT

Council Grant Work undertaken.

Fully insured.

Free quotation

Phone: 087-9952509

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