News
for 23rd October to 29th October 2017
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Clonegal
Video
A video of
Clonegal has been produced by Ellard Browne Limited
directed by the late Hugh Browne and music is by
Jason Culleton.
Masses for the coming week please click here
Carlow
Pride of Place 2017
clonegalkildavin.ie extends
congratulations to John McCabe on winning the Carlow Pride of Place Individual
Award
and also to Johnny Dunne (Séan Ó Dúinn) who won
the Business Award.
Clonegal Tidy Village Association won the Towns/Villages section in the
category
250 - 750 population and was given the "Best Side Out" in the same
category (Litter Free Award).
Congratulations to Kildavin Development Association who got the Cathaoirleach's
Award and also was given the "Best Side Out" in the category - up
to 250 population.
Well done to both groups and all the volunteers who helped out in any way.
Tidy
Towns Competition
Congratulations to Clonegal
Tidy Village Association on the great
achievement in the Tidy Towns Competition. At the awards ceremony
in the Helix Theatre on Monday 25th September 2017, Clonegal was
awarded a gold medal for the 8th year in succession. Clonegal was
also presented with the county award for first in County Carlow.
Great credit is due to all the workers and volunteers who had the
village in pristine condition for the judging. Well done all.
To view/download
the Clonegal adjudication report please click here.
Congratulations to Kildavin
Development Association for the success in this year’s
Tidy Towns Competition. Last year Kildavin's points increased
by 11 and this year by a further
4 marks. This
is evidence of the hard and unwavering work that is being carried
out in the village. Great praise is due to all the workers and
volunteers who had Kildavin looking its best for the adjudication.
Well done to everyone.
To view/download the Kildavin adjudication report please click
here.
Lotto
Results for 15th October 2017
Kildavin / Clonegal GAA, Ben Mulhall Park
Last Week’s winning numbers: 05 - 08 - 21 -
24
Jackpot Result: No winner
1 Match 3 Winner received €150
Nellie Raleigh 05 - 08 - 18 - 24
Sellers Prize €50: Paul Murphy
Current Jackpot: €9,200
Next draw will be held in The Moss House Monday 30th October
2017 at
10.30pm
Tickets €2.00 each.
Clonegal
/ Kildavin GAA Club - Funding and Refurbishment
Clonegal / Kildavin
GAA Club is delighted to announce that it has been granted funding
as part of a state sponsored rural development
programme. The funds will allow the club to commence some refurbishment
work on its building and will enhance the experience of those using
its facilities.
The work is scheduled to commence in the New Year and there will
be minimum disruption to our patrons. We would like to thank all
who supported the club during the grant application process. We
appreciate the extraordinary goodwill of people who gave us the
benefit of their expertise and experience, and their time without
any expectation of reward. The refurbishment works in accordance
with the conditions of the grant application were put out to tender,
through the public procurement system. The tendering process was
managed in accordance with the grant conditions by an independent
professional. The club has a further programme of refurbishment
planned if and when funding becomes available. This will be managed
with similar levels of transparency and fairness. It is a condition
of all public grants that the club match the funds provided. It
is grateful to those who have up to now and who have offered into
the future to assist with the refurbishment and upkeep of its premises
for free. The club reserves a particular thank you to all those
who have supported its various fundraisers, who buy and sell its
lotto tickets, pay to use its facilities, and attend its events.
The club wishes to make everyone aware that this club belongs to
the ordinary men and women of this community. It exists to provide
them and their families with an opportunity to enjoy our games
and our culture and all that goes with it. The management committee
will continue to make every effort, to enhance the facilities available,
to make every one welcome as member or participant and to conduct
its role in an open transparent and fair manner. Anyone wishing
to join the club or who has questions about its activities, ethos
or history, please feel free to contact any member of the Club
executive or email: secretary.kildavinclonegal.carlow@gaa.ie.
The club AGM will take place in December and we would love to see
new
faces in attendance. To give some concrete meaning to its gratitude
to the community the club has organised a social night in Conways
Kildavin on Friday December 29th. Music will be
by Jimmy Murray, Finger food will be served and admission is free.
The club would
like as many people as possible to come along and share in the
camaraderie offered by your GAA club.
Novelty Bingo
Tullow Day Care Centre will hold a Novelty Bingo in the centre on Monday
23rd
October at 8.00pm. Single book €4.00 & double book €6.00.
Refreshments
will be served. All are welcome.
Help us to
help others
There is an opportunity to donate blood at the Millrace Hotel, Bunclody on Thursday
26th October 2017 from 4.30pm to 8.00pm.
Irish
Pilgrimage Trust
The Irish Pilgrimage Trust are seeking applications for young people to travel
to Lourdes with us next Easter. We welcome applications from young people with
·A
physical disability or illness (aged 11-30)
·A learning disability (aged
11-30)
·A serious illness up to the age of 11 accompanied by a parent
or guardian
Forms and further information are available online at www.irishpilgrimagetrust.ie or
through our office in Galway on 091 796 622. There is no cost for guests to travel
with the Trust. All volunteer carers pay their own fare and fundraise throughout
the year to cover the cost of the guests.
Clonegal
Kildavin Veteran Players Launches its 4th Book.
The 4th of November 2017 will see the launch of the Clonegal Kildavin Veteran
Players fourth publication. Its title is “For the honour of
the Little Village” and features the recollections and opinions
of retired Gaelic Footballers and Hurlers from Carlow, Wexford and Wicklow. They
treat the reader to their experiences of playing the game and of dealing with
GAA officialdom. They offer their opinion on how the game and the organisation
is evolving. The contributors mention up to 500 people whom they encountered
during their playing careers. They have identified those they though were the
club and county greats. There is no one in the South East who won’t know
some of the people mentioned. Leo McGough is writing the foreword. The Book will
be launched by Jim Bolger Chairman of the Leinster Council in Mount Wolsely on Saturday
4th November this year at 8.00pm. All are welcome,
light refreshments will be served. The book will be on sale for €10 and
all are welcome. Keep the date in your diary
House
of Song and Story
The House of Song and Story takes place every
3rd Monday of the month in St. Brigid's Hall, Clonegal at 8.00pm. The
next session will be held on Monday 20th November 2017. All
are most welcome.
Memorial
to honour the late William (Willie) White
On
a personal level, it was a proud and certainly an emotional day
for members of the White and extended family. On Saturday evening,
12th August 2017, a large crowd from near and
far, gathered to celebrate the life of my late grandfather, William
(Willie) White, not only
for his talent as a writer and historian, but for his voluntary
work and dedication to the village throughout his life. His community
involvement included being PRO and Secretary for practically
every organisation in the area, to name a few, Clonegal Development
Association,
Clonegal Village Fair Committee, Chairman of the 1798 bicentenary
committee, and Chairman of the Clonegal Heritage Committee. If
there was anything happening in Clonegal, Willie was sure to
be involved. In his memory, a commemorative stone is dedicated
to
him, located on the soil, where he was born and reared, presently
known as the Wicklow Way Park. Opening the ceremony, John McCabe,
welcomed all present and invited Johnny Dunne, Chairman of the
Clonegal Tidy Village committee, to unveil the commemorative
stone, to honor Willie’s devotion to the village. In the course
of the stone blessing by Fr. Joseph Fleming, members of the 1798
bicentenary stood guard of honour, to the sound of the bag pipes
by Eugene Murphy. Dan Murphy, paid tribute to his friend, quoting
a poem “My Native Land”, by Walter Scott, which Willie
had often used. Dan believed, Willies greatest talent was “to
inspire others to believe, that this community was worth investing
time and money” and is “grateful on behalf of all who
knew him, to those who took the trouble to mark this place where
Willie was born and congratulate them for their efforts”.
Frank White, (son), also paid tribute to his father, describing
Willie’s life from a young age and for his love of Clonegal, “his
dream was for Clonegal to win the National Tidy Town’s”.
Thanks were expressed to the Tidy Village Committee, Phil Rooney,
and all those involved in the celebrations. The family invited
those present for refreshments in St. Brigid’s Community
Hall. Nicola Gray
To view some
photographs of the event please click here
Defibrillator
Kildavin / Clonegal GAA club premises has been the location for
a defibrillator, purchased by the Community of Kildavin some time
ago. The club is privileged for the opportunity to support the
community by housing the defibrillator and funding its maintenance.
Unfortunately it has been called into use a few times and as a
consequence of this a number of people have asked that consideration
be given to providing an outdoor location for it, eliminating the
need to get access to the building at a time when it is not in
use. As the club is merely a facilitator in the provision of a
community defibrillator, it feels it can only make a decision on
this proposal after consulting with the community who purchased
the defibrillator. If any one wishes to contact the club with a
proposal, suggestion or comment in relation to this situation,
please email: secretary.kildavinclonegal.carlowgaa.ie or
phone or text Mgt @ 087 8380018
Stay
in shape, Join that Gym
Sumer is coming to an end, kids are back to school and the evenings are drawing
in. Christmas is not far away now. Keep in shape. Join Kildavin Clonegal GAA
Gym Membership only €20 per month for an individual, €30 per month
for a household. Minimum period of membership only one month. Cash payments are
accepted. There are discounts for longer periods of membership or for groups.
Facilities are open 8am to 10pm seven days per week. The indoor sports hall is
available for rent for €30 per hour. Demand during the winter months is
high and advanced booking is necessary. Please contact the club if you or your
group feel any of our facilities may be of value to you. Phone Luke @ 0876430352
Weavers'
Cottages Museum
Come and visit the Weavers' Cottages Museum which were once the home of local
weavers dating back to the 17th century
and now houses many artefacts of the cottage weaving industry. See our newly
restrung loom (photo left)
Current opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday & Sunday 12.00pm - 4.00pm
Visit
the Weavers' Cottages website please click here
‘The
Monday Club’
St Mary’s
Day Centre, Ryland Road
The September Programme - 10 am to 2pm
Come along-enjoy a social & informative gathering.
Throughout the year we
will have entertainment, information sharing, arts/crafts, guest speakers,
bingo/card playing.
This Club would suit 60+ age group
Entrance Fee: €4 which includes Tea & Light Lunch.
Bunclody
Parent and Toddler Group
Bunclody Parent and Toddler Group takes place every Wednesday morning from 10.00am
to 12 noon in St. Aidan's Hall, Irish Street. Admission €3.00. A place to
meet other parents in a nice relaxed atmosphere.
Free
Internet and Email Courses for Beginners
Free Internet and Email Courses for Beginners – on
Computer, Smartphones
or Tablets.
Courses currently being organised in various locations around the county, if
you are interested in enrolling yourself or arranging some FREE training for
a group
you are involved with, please contact Andrea Dalton in St Catherine’s Community
Services Centre on 059 9138706 or email andread@catherines.ie
Bunclody
Country Market
Bunclody Country Market opens every Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm in
St.Aidans Hall, Irish Street, Bunclody.
We will have a selection of home made tarts, buns, cakes, scones and breads
along with a wide range of handmade crafts.
Tea/coffee and treats available for €3, so why not come along.
New members always welcome, for more information contact Grace on 087 654 6660
Important
Dates
First Penance
Clonegal: Tuesday 20th February 2018 at
7.00pm
Kildavin: Wednesday 21st February 2018 at
7.00pm
Confirmation
Clonegal: Wednesday 21st March 2018 at 11.00am
Kildavin: Wednesday 21st March 2018 at 2.00pm
First
Communion
Clonegal: Saturday 26th May 2018 at 11.00am
Kildavin: Sunday 27th May 2018 at 11.30am
Do you want to dispose of unwanted Items?
If you want to dispose of unwanted items, you can do so free of charge on the
following websites: www.freetradeireland.ie and
www.jumbletown.ie Further
details on our "Links" page. Please
click here
South
Leinster Way Mapboard at Kildavin
To
view/download the map please click here or on the image (1.6MB
download)
Bunclody
Library Events for
October 2017
NB:
Booking advisable for all events. Bunclody Library 053
9375466.
Thursday
26th October 7.00pm - ‘Rocks in the Region’ with
Claire O’Sullivan
Regular
Adult Events
Adult Reading Circle- The next meeting
is on Friday 13th October at 11.00am New members are
always welcome.
Adult
Creative Writing - The adult creative writing group ‘Drop
of Ink’ meets next on Thursday 19th October at 7.00pm.
New members are always welcome.
Regular
Children’s Events
Junior Reading Circle - ‘Bunclody Book Cave’ Junior
Reading Circle continues on Thursday 26th October at 4.00pm.
Toddler Story Time - Join us on Friday mornings at 11.00am.
Come along with your toddler or preschooler for stories, rhymes and songs.
Bunclody
Library branch is a wonderful – and free – resource
for families.Check
out what we are reading this week! Not to be missed.
Free
Event. All Welcome.
Booking
essential for all events. Tel: 053 9375466
For a full listing of events see Bunclody Library’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BunclodyLibrary/events where
you can sign up for our monthly what’s on e-newsletter. Also see our
website: http://www.wexford.ie/wex/Departments/Library/WhatsOn/
St.
Vincent de Paul Society, St. Teresa's Conference,
Bunclody
St. Vincent de Paul Society Confidential Help Line - 087 3696883.
Please note: Recycling facilities for newspapers are in place at Supervalu
Bunclody; by using this facility you are helping St. Vincent de Paul
Society.
The
Samaritans -
Free Number to
Call
The Samaritans have launched a new free to call
number - 116
123 - for people who are struggling to cope. The number will make it
possible for people to access the service round the clock, every single day of
the year, free of charge.
The new free to call number has been made possible by a partnership between Samaritans
and the telecommunications industry. The HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention
is providing funding to support the Samaritans to build their capacity to roll
out 116 123.
MABS
Carlow MABS Ltd (Money
Advice & Budgeting
Service) 72d Tullow Street Carlow, Tel: 076 107 2070.
Free and confidential, Money Management and Advice Service. Assisting people
in dealing with their existing debts and helping them to begin to manage their
own resources.
MABS offers free Debt Relief Advice under Personal Insolvency
options
Community Education Programmes
provided for Transition/Leaving Cert Students & Community Groups
Email: carlow@mabs.ie
Masses
for the coming week
| Clonegal |
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Wednesday
25th Oct. at 9.30am
Friday 27th Oct. at 9.30am
Saturday 28th Oct. at 6.30pm
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Ann & Timothy Farrell, Moylisha |
Kildavin |
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Tuesday
24th Oct. at 9.30am
Thursday 26th Oct. at 9.30am
Sunday 29th Oct. at 11.30am
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Months Mind Jim Nolan, Knockdoorish & Tilly Nolan;
Syl Kinsella, Cranemore;
Michael McDonagh, Slyguff; Jimmy Kinsella, Mondygrath;
Syl Kinsella, Kilgraney & all the deceased members
of the Kinsella family. |
Readers |
|
|
Clonegal
Saturday 28ht Oct. at 6.30pm
John McCabe |
|
Kildavin
Sunday 29th Oct. at 11.30am
Mairin Byrne |
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Clonegalkildavin.ie
Don’t forget that you can advertise any upcoming events
on this website. Or you can tell us of stories or achievements
in our local area.
Maybe you are planning a meeting or want to start a group or a class. Whatever
is local is
of interest to us. We are delighted to share your
achievements and plans with
all. Send your infomation to: info@clonegalkildavin.ie
Clonegal/Kildavin Notes
Anyone who wishes to have, up-coming events, wedding occasions, birthday wishes
or local news, to be issued on the local Clonegal/Kildavin Community Section
of the Carlow Nationalist or Gorey Guardian can email clonegalkildavinnotes@gmail.com or
phone Nicola Gray on 053 9376389
