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GRAIGUENAMANAGHSCOUTS BULLETIN
Weekend 20th/21st May 2017 WEBSITE www.graigscouts.org E-MAIL - [email protected] SCOUT HALLThe Scout Hall and the Meeting room/kitchen upstairs are available for bookings. Please contact Pauline O’ Brien, 087 2207115.
Graignamanagh Funeral Catering GroupThe Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Graignamanagh Funeral Catering Group takes place on Wednesday May 24th at 8pm in the Abbey Hall. We are always looking for new members. This dynamic and social group is a great way to make friends and do something worthwhile for the community. All welcome.
fREE business advisory session Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny is "on the road" again in May visiting county libraries with FREE business advisory sessions. If you have a business idea and would like to avail of a professional one to one business advisory
50c
Acknowledgement
Ann Hoare3 Woodland
Graignamanagh
We the family of the late Ann Hoare, wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our recent sad loss.To our wonderful relatives, friends and neighbours, those who travelled, attended the wake in our home, funeral mass and burial and to those who sent cards, flowers and messages they are all greatly appreciated.We thank Fr Byrne for visiting Ann and Eamon in hospital and for calling to the house and celebrating the funeral mass and burial, also to Brigid Lyng and the choir and the altar servers. Thank you to John Walsh undertaker and the grave diggers, and thanks also to the Funeral Catering Group.A special word of thanks to the staff of St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny, especially those on Surgical Ward 1 who cared for both Ann and Eamon which such compassion, kindness and dedication. Thank you also to all the staff in Graignamanagh Health Centre.Lastly, our family would like to thank all the people of Graignamanagh who have shown us such support and to all who gave Ann lifts up and down High Street in recent times, a heartfelt thank you to you all.The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions.
Months mind mass for Ann @ 11:00am Sunday May 21st
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
consultation with one of our business advisors, just call LEO Kilkenny on 056 7752662 or the number of the Library listed below.
Friday 19th May Graiguenamanagh Library 10- 12 noon (056) 779 4178Summer ConcertCarlow Choral Society's Summer concert takes place on Sunday 21st May, at 8.15pm, in Carlow Cathedral. This special performance will include music by three composers including Beethoven’s Mass in C Major and performances of Monteverdi’s Beatus Vir and Bach’s Air on a G String. We will be joined by the Marlborough Baroque Orchestra and conducted by our Musical Director, Blánaid Murphy. Tickets are €20 and are available on www.eventbrite.ie & www.carlowchoralsociety.net and also at Hosey's Post Office (Staplestown Road, Carlow) and from choir members
Barrowline Charity Walk SAVE THE DATE: JUNE BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY: For the past few years we have organised our very own mini- marathon along the beautiful River Barrow from St. Mullins to Graignamanagh and back again (optional)! Over the past four years we have raised over €25,000 for many different local and very worthwhile causes. This year again we are organising the walk in aid of Oncology Ward, University Hospital Waterford and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Carlow. The walk will take place on Bank Holiday Monday June 5th beginning at Blanchfield’s Yard (beside pub) @11 am. Your support would be greatly appreciated! All are welcome on the day so let’s get up and get active and help raise some much needed funds for these two great causes! Sponsorship cards are available from Mary Doyle (0879456994), Cathy Kehoe (0860766396), Joan Doyle (0871252147) and Kathleen Doyle (0876841631) or from the local pubs and shops or donations welcome on the day!
Blackstairs BouncersWww.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 8/25
T.J. COLFER DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRSRepairs and Service to all makes and models phone 087 2972352 7/20
Camogie NewsTraining Saturday mornings for new members, u8s and u10s at 10:30. Check out our new Facebook page for more details. Registration can still be paid to committee members. Player - €30 Family - €50
Ashlawn Garden CentreDonore
BagenalstownCo Carlow
059 9721175 Open Mon to Sat 9.30 to 6 Sun + Bank hols 2 to 6
* Hanging Basket + Window Box orders now being taken
* Vegetable Plants: cabbage, sprouts, broccoli, lettuce, marrow, courgette, and tomatoes (money-maker & cherry) onion sets & spuds all ready to go.
* Multi-purpose compost 2 for €10. Premier Gold (Lime Free) 2 for €12 and Bark 3 for €20
* Large selection of Trees, Shrubs, Climbers, Roses, Heathers, Perennials,
*Fruit Trees, Fruit Bushes, Blueberry, Raspberry Strawberries and Rhubarb etc.:
*20% off all stoneware Fountains, Birdbaths, Benches Etc.:
*Summer Bedding also ready to go (inc 4 trays of pansy for €10.00)*Large selection of trailing (basket plants) all available inc: trailing Begonias etc.
Cllr. Michael Doyle “For any local issues please contact me”
Ballinabarna,The Rower Co. Kilkenny087-3941244
25 Market Street Dáil EireannThomastown, Leinster House,Co. Kilkenny Kildare Street,
Dublin 2Tel: 056 7793210 Tel: 01 6184202Fax: 056 7793211 Fax: 01 6184303
Email: [email protected]
Citizens Information CentreMain StreetPhone 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 0761077910BulletinFor Sale/Wanted/to Let. Personal Notices are €2.00 Business Cards €4Full page (handed in or e-mailed pre-typed) €12 - Half Page (pre-typed) €6Full Page (handed in un-typed) €20 - Half Page (un-typed) €10Please 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 [email protected] 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.
AcknowledgementROBERTS
MartinBallyogan,
Graignamanagh,Co. Kilkenny.
Died 15th April 2017
Martin’s family wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with them on their recent sad loss.
We offer our heartfelt thanks to our relatives, friends and neighbours who helped in so many ways during Martin’s wake and funeral. To those who attended the wake, funeral mass and burial, sent Mass cards and letters, gave flowers and made donations to the Carlow Kilkenny Home Care team, we say thank you.
We are truly grateful to Dr. Lonergan, Public Health Nurses Ruth and Miriam, Bernie and Anne and all the Carlow Kilkenny Home Care team, care assistants Anne and Olivia and night nurses Fiona and Catherine for the exceptional care and compassion shown to Martin during his short illness. A special word of thanks to the staff at Aut Even Hospital, St. Vincent’s Private Hospital and Conor and staff at Kissanes Pharmacy.
We would like to extend sincere thanks to Fr. Gerry Byrne for his many visits to the house and for celebrating Martin’s funeral Mass and burial. A special word of appreciation to Canon Pat Duggan, Fr. Pat Dalton and Fr. Eddie Aughney for concelebrating the Mass, and to Fr. Richard Scriven for his support and prayers. Thank you most sincerely to Duiske Abbey Choir, Altar servers, sacristan and Graignamanagh GAA for the respectful guard of honour.
We wish to express our sincere appreciation to The Funeral Catering Group, John Walsh funeral director and the gravediggers for their professionalism and kindness.
We trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all.
The Month’s Mind Mass for Martin will be celebrated on Friday, 19th May at 7.30p.m. in Duiske Abbey, Graignamanagh.
Duiske College Information Morning
Adult Education Courses 2017-2018
May 23, 10.30-12.30
All WelcomeWe offer the following courses:
Business QQI Level 5 Business 5M2102
QQI Level 6 Business 6M4985
Art QQI Level 5 Creative Media 5M5048
QQI Level 6 Visual Arts 6M4029
Outdoor Sports QQI level 5 Outdoor Sports and Recreation 5M5148
- All ages welcome- Students can earn up to 390 CAO points towards college entry- Students can gain IT skills, outdoor leadership skills or work towards a portfolio for Art College- For further information on courses and application forms please see www.duiskecollege.ie
Fundraising Concert for
The Outdoor Pursuits Centre (Pitch ‘n’ Putt)being held in
The Duiske Inn, Friday 19th May @ 8pm
Local Artists include Linda Brown Peter Prendergast Breda Foley Johnnie and Eddie Students from Duiske College
Tickets are €10 and can be bought in Supervalu, Kinsella’s, Daybreak, Pat Doyles + other outlets around the town
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Split The PotThis Weeks Winners – Week 148 Monday 15th May 2017
1st Prize – Ella Dunne - €340.002nd Prize – Peter Kavanagh - €75.00
3rd Prize – Sandra Reilly - €50.00Congratulations to all
Prizes can be collected in SuperValu on Friday morning.Thank you to all the local businesses and to each and every one of
you for your ongoing support!
[email protected] 056 7794178
Graiguenamangh Library News
Library Membership is Free for every one
Bealtaine events in the Graig Library : Music Therapy: Singing & Movement with Ann Moylan Fri. 19th May at 11am Back to Basics: Nutrition & Exercise Tues. 30th May 6.30-7.30pm
Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny will be in Graig library on Friday 19th May 10am – 12pm. To book a place for no obligation session with a professional business advisor call the library 056 7794178 or LEO Kilkenny on 056 7752662
An exhibition of paintings by Teresa Hearne Coppenagh is on display in the library viewing during usual opening times.
GRAIGUENAMANAGH TIDY TOWNS
On behalf of the town Graiguenamanagh Tidy Towns plan to submit an entry into this years national Super Valu sponsored Tidy Towns Competition. To make the entry as complete as possible we need to provide details of how the town has improved and progressed since we last entered the competition in 2015. There are a number of categories in the entry as follows
1/. Community Involvement and Planning. 60 Marks2/. Built Involvement and Screetscape 50 Marks3/. Landscape & Open Spaces 50 Marks4/. Wildlife, Habitats & Natural Amenities 50 Marks5/. Sustainable Waste & Resource Management 50 Marks6/. Tidiness & Litter Control 90 Marks7/. Residential Steets & Housing Areas 50 Marks8/. Approach Roads Streets & Lanes 50 Marks
In the past two years there have been many improvements in the town which need to be included in the entry form. Some of these are obvious such as the considerable development on the quay. There are many other smaller improvements, which when taken together point highlight how the town has improved. If as an individual you have improved your premises, painted etc, tidied up the garden, cleaned up your road or street please let us know that your effort can be reflected in the entry form. If you put up next boxes for wild birds, work with your neighbours to take rubbish to the recycling centre etc. Any examples that you can provide would be welcome. A wonderful initiative is a group of householders in town who have organised an egg co-operative wherein waste food is fed to the hens and the eggs are then shared out. If you can point to any improvement/development, no matter how small, or examples of community involvement to improve the town please let GTT know to include it in this years entry form. The entry form must be in by 25th May.Telephone the ABBEY CENTRE 059 972589 morning hours are best
Scoil Mhuire gan Smál Past Pupils Reunion & Blessing of the New ExtensionReminder Scoil Mhuire gan Smál Past Pupils Reunion & Blessing of the new extension takes place this Sunday May 21st. We will begin with Mass at 2.00 p.m. in Duiske Abbey. This will be followed by Blessing of the new building at 3 p.m.Everybody in the parish is invited to join us for this special occasion. There is no cost whatsoever involved to visit the school for the afternoon. Take a walk down memory lane, view old photos, roll books, memorabilia, reminisce and chat with old friends and admire our new building. Once again if any of you have old photos etc. of your school days here, we would be delighted if you could drop them into the school to be scanned for displays or send them via email to [email protected] is an option on the day of purchasing Afternoon Tea @ €10 per person and also there is an opportunity to purchase a leaf on our Past Pupils Tree for €20 each.We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on the day for what promises to be a most enjoyable occasion.
1 st Anniversary Mass The 1st Anniversary Mass for Paddy Murphy, Turfmarket takes place in Duiske Abbey on Saturday 20th of May @ 7.30pm.
Lotto: The Lotto Jackpot now stands at €20,000. Reserve Jackpot €20,000The numbers drawn were 5, 8, 28 and 30 and there was no winner. Consolation winners of €60 each were Michael Mahon, Breda Furlong, Ailish Costello, Anita Lanigan & Ann Kavanagh.Tickets are on sale in Local Businesses and from Committee members costing €2Next draw on Mon 15th May 2017 at 9pm in The Cosy 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 2017Membership of the Club is now due: Players €100 Non playing adults - €20Family membership €50 - Parents and children u18 Students €50OAP €10 Juveniles €20
Piltown Draw:/Kilkenny GAA Hurlers Co-Op Members Draw 2017It’s that time of year again already and the usual suspects will soon be calling around selling tickets. All tickets cost €50 each-€110,000 in total Prize fund. Our Club gets €25 for every ticket sold by our members and this is a huge fundraiser for us every year and we get a great response from the local community.1st Draw - Tuesday, 13th June 2017 2nd Draw - Tuesday, 27th June 20173rd Draw - Tuesday, 11th July 2017 4th Draw - Tuesday, 25th July 20175th Draw - Tuesday, 8th August 2017 Draws held at Piltown complex
New Stand: The addition to our supporters stand and dugouts is now complete, the fine weather has provided excellent conditions for the works in progress and we hope to have it painted weather permitting on Saturday week. Compliments to all involved with the extension for fast and tidy work.
PS: Kilkenny play Wexford in the Championship in Wexford Park on the 10th June. This is sure to be a sell-out game; tickets will be distributed through the Clubs on first come basis, so if you are interested in going it would be advisable to have your membership paid up as soon as possible as tickets will be sold through the Clubs.
Results: The U14 hurlers continued their good run by getting the hurling league off to a winning start.U14B HL: Graignamanagh 2.09 V Kilmacow 1.05
Fixtures: Two big games coming up this weekend and plenty of support would be appreciated. If the weather happens to be bad there is plenty of seating in the new stands.Fri 19th May: Dr. Tierney Park: U14B HL: Graignamanagh V Dicksboro B 7.30pmSat 20th May: Dr. Tierney Park: JHL Rd 3: Graignamanagh V Cloneen 7pm
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