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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

Friends of Calcutta -'Clothes Collection

Clothes Collection supporting Friends of Calcutta [CHY No. 13218] on Thursday April 14th Graignamanagh 10am-Noon and Skeoughvosteen 1pm-2pm. All items of clothing,footwear,bedsheets,and curtains in any condition most welcome.Your tremendous support last year funded a wonderful sporting event for 1200 children and to view a short film of this joyous event please visit 'rajiv 16' on YouTube.All enquiries to Michael Hopkins 087-9073074'

Gun Club

Any new members wishing to join gun club must have their letters in no later than 30th of April.These can be given to any committee member.

Blinded by the Light

Killoughternane Drama Club presents Blinded by the Light, a play by Dermot Bolger. Performances at 8.15pm on Sunday 17th April and Monday 18th April in Killoughternane Hall. Arrive early to avoid disappointment!

Yoga Classes continue in Killoughternane Hall from Thurs 14th April 7.00 - 8.15pm

Prepare yourself for summer with this gentle form of Yoga incorporating postures to tone & Stretch, breath-work, relaxation & meditationto help alleviate stress, feeling calmer and more energised. €28 for 4 weeks or €8 per class. Check out more details on or Tel 0873167696 to book a place.'

Yoga & Zumba

Yoga For Over 50’s” St. Laurence O’Toole Athletics Club, Carlow. 11am – 12 noon every Thursday €5 per session. For more information contact Sandra 059 9136205

Zumba Gold every Wednesday morning from 11am – 12 noon in St. Laurence O’TooleAthletics Club, Carlow. €3 per session. For more details contact Sandra 059 9136205

Fitted Kitchens, wardrobes sitting room units. Re spray and updateold kitchens, timber floors, etc., contact 059 9775356 or 086 1650885

ORGAN DONOR AWARENESS WEEK

On behalf of the Kilkenny branch of the Irish Kidney Association we wish to thank all who helped to rasie the awareness of the importance of organ donation during the recent annual Organ Donor Awareness Wee.

Thanks to all of you who contributed so generously last Thursday to Doran’s for facilitating us once again and to all our helpful volunteers on that day. The collection amounted to a very impressive €890.10

Library News

Daffodil day in the library raised €572.00 many thanks to all who purchased merchandise andsupported the coffee morning From 1st January 2016 - in line with national policy-Library Membership of Kilkenny County Library is FREE to ALLDetails at your local branch.

Kilkenny County Library Service offers access to a variety of on line services 24/7, some services are available only in library branches, some to library members, irrespective of location, other to all. The following NEW ONLINE SERVICES for members are now available through

Borrowbox - E-Books and E-Audio Books

Universal Class - Online Learning courses and resources

Zinio - Periodicals/Magazines

ProQuest - Online Local, National and International Newspapers

MangoLanguages - Language Courses

Irish Newspaper Archive (Library Branches only)

Naxos Music Library (Library Members)

Britannica On line - adult & children’s

An exhibition The exhibition consists of a Cumann na mBan brooch, a training rifle, some medals including an Independence medal, a compass, a signal lamp and other items. The exhibition is courtesy of Stephen Quinn, Graiguenamanagh. The exhibition will run for the next month.

An exhibition 1916 – 2016 commemorationby Duiske College students on display in the library. This consists of wood carving plaques this exhibition is well worth viewing.

Exhibition: There is anexhibition of pottery from Mount Brandon pottery here in the library

Business Enterprise clinic. The Kilkenny Enterprise office will hold a FREE Confidential Advisory Clinic in the office in Graiguenamanagh Library on Wednesday 27th April (3pm to 5pm) which is open to anyone considering a new business start-up and those who are currently operating a small business. Please contact 0567753662 to book an appointment.

The library are hoping to hold computer classes details to follow if you are interested leave your name at the desk or phone 056 7794178

Library Opening Hours: Tuesday 10-8, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10-5, Saturday10-1.30pm (closed on Saturday of Bank Holiday weekends)

BORRIS GOLF CLUB

NEW TO GOLF’ PROGRAMME FOR LADIES

€40 for 8 week programme which includes Professional coaching, Golf Buddies & social interaction.

No obligation to take up Membership after that period, but incredible rate available to those who wish to progress to stage 2 of the programme having completed the 8 weeks.

Golf Clubs provided for sessions if necessary.

Very limited time span

Enquiries immediately to 087 6851530 or 0857430585

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 0761077910

  • New builds
  • Extensions
  • Renovations
  • Garages
  • Attic conversions
  • Property maintenance
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  • Roof repairs
  • 1st and 2nd fixing
  • Roofing
  • Built-in wardrobes
  • Decking
  • Ground works/ drainage

NEW!

Canadia Wooden flooring supplied and fitted.

10mm / 12 mm laminate flooring.

Available in a range of colours and sizes.

  • Fully Insured.
  • RCT Registered

Phone: 087-9952509

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.

Split The Pot

This Weeks Winners – Week 92 – Monday 11th April

1st Prize – Rita Whelan - €559.50

2nd Prize – Conor Bolger - €75.00

3rd Prize – Fiona Broaders - €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

Cycle Cinema Screening on 14th May 2016 Location: Abbey Hall Graignamanagh @ 3pm

Film: a New Release Film will be advised at later date * This is an Upcoming Fundraiser for Boys National School

Energy doesn’t come any greener than this! Parents, grand parents, teachers, students, club members and other local cyclists will pedal continuously to power the film screening.

So how does it work:

There will be 8 bikes with 8 cyclists beside the screen - their pedal power will generate an approximate total of 1,000 watts of power over the duration of an average length film.As there is no electricity involved it takes a team of 8 cyclists pedalling continuously to power the cinema, usually achieved through15 - 20minute cycling shifts. So a100 minutefilm will see a full complement of~40 cyclists (8 cyclists per shift for5 shifts). We would be asking each of the participating cyclists to raise sponsorship for the event and local businesses will be given opportunities to advertise on the big screen.

So you see the more cyclists that participate the less time you will have to cycle – So please get involved with this very exciting event - its going to be something very new and different and lots of fun all the same time, not only bringing Cinema back to Graignamanagh after all these years but with a new twist and raising funds for a very good cause too – your local Boys National School.

So go green, get fit, get involved – give back a little if you have 10 mins to spare on the 14th of May and cycle to power the cinema for the Boys School.

For your sponsorship cards please contact the Boys school directly 05997 24454 or any of the Parents Association members:

CarmelButler 0879886455 Denise Brooks 0871252165 Eddie Walsh 0876459546

Melinda Reddy 0872203186 Juliette O’Shea 0879692196 Breda Barron 0872955202 Collette Connolly 0876346732.

Lotto: The Local Lotto Jackpot now stands at €20,000. Reserve Jackpot €13,200.

The numbers drawn were 3, 4, 9, 22 and there was no winner. Consolation winners of €30 each were Sarah Kelly, Tommy Prendergast, Paul Keating, Carmel Kinsella & Hannie Murphy, Ballybeg.

Tickets are on sale in Local Businesses and from Committee members costing €2

Next draw on Monday 18th April 2016 at 9pm in Doyle’s Bar. All are welcome.

Membership of the Club is now due.

The Club has a Direct Debit Facility if anyone would like to set up to include Membership, Piltown Draw, Lotto etc. Anyone interested in using this facility can contact Thomas Holden on 0872886560 or Adrian Bolger on 0868551384 to discuss further details.

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.

Roadworks: Kilkenny Co. Council has completed the tarmacadam on the new path, Parking area and roadway outside our grounds. The finished job looks brilliant and we are very thankful to Kilkenny County Council for completing the project so promptly.

Piltown Draw/Hurlers Co Op Draw: €110,000 in Prizes over 5 draws. The winter is truly over and it’s that time of the year again when the Piltown Draw tickets get into circulation. Last year we sold over 300 and we are hoping to exceed that number in 2016. Over €100,000 has been invested in the new boundary walls, gates and improved parking and safety measures outside the grounds. We would like to invite people to come up and have a look at the work now that it is completed. We are asking for the support of the whole community with this draw to help defray the cost of this major project. Our Club will get at least €25 for each ticket sold and the remainder goes to the Co. Board and is one of our biggest fundraisers for the year.

Results:

MHL Roinn B: Graignamanagh 3.17 V Carrickshock 0.03

All Co League: Graignamanagh 0.08 V Mt. Leinster Rangers 4.08

MFC Graignamanagh w/o V Tullaroan conc

U16 HL: Graignamanagh 2.10 V Mullinavat 2.11

All Co League Graignamanagh w/o V John Lockes conc

Fixtures:

Wed 13th April: U14FC: Bennettsbridge: Graignamanagh V Bennettsbridge 6.15pm

Thu 14th April: MFC Semi final: Dr. Tierney Park: Graignamanagh V Tullogher/Rosbercon 7pm

Fri 15th April: Jun B: Cloneen: Graignamanagh V Cloneen 7pm

Sat 16th April: U14 HL: Dr. Tierney Park: Graignamanagh V Dicksboro 7.00pm

Sat 16th April: Slieverue: All Co League: Graignamanagh V Slieverue 6.30pm

Mon 18th April: Freshford: U16HL: Graignamanagh V St. Lachtain’s 7.30pm

Fri 22nd April: JHL: Dr. Tierney Park: Graignamanagh V Piltown 7pm

All the breaking news on our website & also on our facebook page

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

T.J. COLFER- Domestic appliance Repairs & Service, repairs to all makes and models 087 2972352 16/20

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