GRAIGUENAMANAGH
SCOUTSBULLETIN
Weekend3RD/4TH September 2016
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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
Beavers
Beavers will return on a new day and time; Thursday’s from6.45 to 8pm. Our first date back is Set 15th. We look forward to seeing all our old beavers then. Unfortunately we are unable to take any new beavers in September as we only have 3 leaders. If any parents are willing to join Graiguenamanagh Scouting we would then be able to facilitate some new beavers, Thank you.
Killoughternane Music Resumes Wednesday 14th of September
Learn to play traditional Irish music on the tin-whistle, accordion, concertina, fiddle, banjo or mandolin in a warm friendly environment in a group class. Come to music class in Killoughternane Hall on Wednesday nights for the winter and spring. Classes cater for children and adults. Register on Wed. 14th September @ 6.45pm at Killoughternane Hall. For more information, contact Anna on 086 2290018 or email or Facebook Killoughternane Hall.
Mairtin O'Connor Bandin CONCERT
In Ionad Dara,Goresbridgeon Friday 16th Septemberat 8:30pmTickets: €20
Parish NewsInvalids and Housebound
Tuesday 30th Aug: Graig Town. Wednesday 31st Aug: Graig Country. Thursday 1st Sept. Tinnahinch and Ullard.
Friday 2nd Sept. Skeough
RATHANNA MARCHING BAND
The band are now recruiting new members. At the moment we have few places where we can offer free tuition. This is a great opportunityif you wish to try out any of the following instruments; Tin Whistle, Accordion, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone. Bell Liar and various drums in percussion section. For further details, contact Patsy 085 7720100.
You're Invited: Opening of Final Diocesan Jubilee Door
The parishes of St Mullins and Graignamanagh have been working hard preparing for the opening of the Holy Door in Duiske Abbey on September 11. They now extend an invitation to people from across the diocese to join them and Bishop Denis for this special celebration.
Assembling in St Mullinsat 1.00 pm with prayers at St Moling's Well;proceed to walk the Barrow track, to arrive at Upper Tinnahinch Lock for 3.30pm;merge with groups coming from St Fiachra's Well, Ullard and St Michael's Well, Tinnahinch;proceed to Door of Duiske Abbey;4.00 pm opening of Door and Mass of Thanksgiving, followed by refreshments in Abbey Hall.
Why not put the date in your diary and join us for this unique event marking the Jubilee Year of Mercy.
Graignamanagh Organising Committee wishes to appeal to groups and organisations in the parish to come along on the day with their banners and join the walk along the Barrow. A bus will be provided to bring people to St. Mullin’s. This bus will be at the Bank at 12.30 and leaves at 12.45.It will bring people back to St Mullins after the Mass, leaving at 5 pm.If travelling to St. Mullins by car, please use the designated car parks, at St. Moling’s well and the field used on Pattern Sunday. Stewards will be on duty to assist and direct you.
Beavers Cubs & Scouts
Beaver Cub and Scout meetings will be resuming in the next few weeks. New leaders are needed in all sections. It is unlikely that the sections will be able to take on new members until new Leaders are in place. If you think you could give a hand and be a leader in any of the sections please contact Group Leader, Paddy Walsh, 0872339414 Scout Leader Darryl Flynn 0872259950 , Cub Leader Eamonn Doherty 0868 6636911 or Beaver Leader Ken Walsh 0868825875
CE Vacancies
Barrow Nore Community Services Ltd., Abbey Centre, Graignamanagh.
We have the following vacancies on our CE Scheme.
1 Housekeeper and 1 Carer in Gahan Home, Graignamanagh.
1 Soccer Club Caretaker, and 1 Tidy Towns General Maintenance person.
N.B. All applicants must qualify under CE criteria. Call to the Abbey Centre, Graignamanagh for more details, or phone 059/9725893 (9 to 1 daily) or Lily on 0861524544
Yoga
Yoga is back, starting with a Sat morning workshop in Killoughternane Hall - Sat 3rd Sept 10.00am - 12.00pm. Opening offer €15 or 2 people for €25.00.. Promote positive health & wellbeing with this gentle form of Yoga to calm and relax you. Also starting Weekly YOGA Classes in Bagenalstown Resource Centre - Thursday 8th September 7.00 - 8.15pm.Special price of €32 for 4 weeks.. Tel 0873167696...more details on
HOUSE FOR SALE– No.3 St Mullins Close, Tinnahinch, a mid-terrace 3 bedroom two storey house. Two large double bedrooms upstairs plus one smaller bedroom, large bathroom with full sized bath and hot-press. Downstairs tiled hallway, small toilet, living room with fireplace, and the fully fitted kitchen with adjoining dining area. Enclosed rear garden not overlooked, parking out front. €98k. Call Charlie on 0867829719 evenings and weekends. 4/10
DUMPING OF RUBBISH
It has come to our notice that Household rubbish is being dumped in the bins belonging to the Playground. This is a wonderful amenity to have in the town, and so beneficial to so many families, it is a disgrace that members of the public think it is ok to put their personal rubbish into bins that are available to our young and very young. Please refrain from this practice and give some thought to our children that use our wonderful playground.
Bingo is back Saturday 3rd September in the Abbey hall at 8.15pm
Best of luck to the Kilkenny Senior Hurlers in the All Ireland Final in Croke Park on Sunday. We would especially like to wish Liam Blanchfield all the best from us all here in Graignamanagh Gaa Club where his dad Willie played his hurling and his mam Mary was a club official for a number of years.
Lotto: The Lotto Jackpot now stands at €20,000. Reserve Jackpot €16,200
The numbers drawn were 7, 18, 26 & 30 and there was no winner. Consolation winners of €30 each were John Byrne- Woodlands, Pauline O’Brien- Woodlands, Donna Lacey, Eithne Doherty & M Spindler- The Rower.
Tickets are on sale in Local Businesses and from Committee members costing €2
Next draw on Tue 6th Sept 2016 at 9pm in O’Shea’s Bar. All are welcome.
DRIVE FOR LIAM QUIZ: Well done to all the teams that participated in the Drive for Liam Quiz in Doyle’s Bar on Thursday night. We had 11 teams in total representing Graignaamanagh Gaa. The local winners representing O’Driscolls Bar were Mark Bolger, Brendan O’Brien, Eddie Cummins & Jim Hetherington. Thanks to Doyle’s pub for the use of their premises and hospitality on the night.
Well done to the Town of Books Committee for a great festival last weekend the whole place was buzzing with visitors and looked great.
U-12 Regional Go Games Finals in Graiguenamanagh GAA grounds this SATURDAY. (Group of three only). First game 9.45am sharp ... Graiguenamanagh V Piltown. Second game 10.45am Piltown V St. Lachtains . Third Game - 12.00pm Graiguenamanagh v St. Lachtains. Each player receives a medal. One referee required and refreshments provided by Graiguenamagh. Thank you to the host club and we hope all ensure this is a competitive and memorable mornings hurling for all. If you have a few hours to spare Saturday morning come up and enjoy the youngsters put on a display of hurling.
We hope everyone is sorted out with tickets for the big game and wish you all a safe journey to Croke Park.
There are a small number of Hill & Nally tickets still available from Gerry Cosgrave or Thomas Holden.
Love Graig and the Gaa club have erected kilkenny flags all over town for the big weekend and we think it’s vital we show our support for Brian Coady and the team.
All the breaking news on our website & also on our facebook page
Kilcumney Players, Goresbridge
Presents
VOICES OF 1916
In Ionad Dara, Goresbridge
Saturday 10th September 2016
At 8:30pm
Presented with the support of
Kilkenny County Council
Duiske College is still accepting applications for the following Adult Education 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 kayaking, orienteering 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. There are 5 places left on this course.
- 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, an area 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. There are 8 places left on this course.
- Business and Computer Studies Level 5
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. There are 6 places left on this course.
REMEMBER: ALL COURSES CAN LEAD TO 400 CAO POINTS FOR ENTRY TO COLLEGE
- Please see brochure in bulletin for further information on courses
- At present, our Level 6 courses are full, but we are still taking names for a waiting list
- Application forms available online ( or from Duiske College
- Courses begin on Wednesday 14 September, information morning on Tuesday 13 September
- Eligible students are entitled to the Back to Education Allowance
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
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CLINIC AT DOYLE’S PUB, MAIN STREET, EVERY THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM
6.00p.m. to7.00pm.
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
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Split The Pot
This Weeks Winners – Week 112 Monday 29th August
1st Prize – Agnes O’Neill - €492.50
2nd Prize – John Conran - €75.00
3rd Prize – Frances Donnelly - €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
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