News for 6th July to 12th July 2020

If you have any news or upcoming events you would like included in this section please contact one of the addresses below:

Website: info@clonegalkildavin.ie
Secretary: secretary@clonegalkildavin.ie

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Defibrillators

The Defibrillator for the Clonegal area is Located at: John Dunne Public House Main Street Clonegal (Right of the Entrance) The Code is: 2 2 2 2 then press

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kildavin Community First Responders - Defibrillator

The Defibrillator for Kildavin area has been relocated on the external wall at Conway's Pub, on the Clonegal road, at the stop side. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, should it be required in the case of an emergency.

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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.

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The Blessing of the Graves - Clonegal Cemetery

To view the video of the Blessing of the Graves in Clonegal Cemetery please click / tap on the image above

Blessing of the Graves - Kildavin Cemetery

To view the video of the Blessing of the Graves in Kildavin Cemetery please click / tap on the image above

A letter from Fr. Thomas O'Byrne PP click / tap to view or download

Times of Masses

Clonegal
Monday 6th July at 7.00pm
Thursday 9th July at 7.00pm
Saturday 11th July at 6.30pm

Kildavin
Tuesday 7th July at 7.00pm
Friday 10th July at 7.00pm
Sunday 12th July at 11.30am

Myshall
Tuesday 7th July at 8.15pm
Friday 10th July at 8.15pm
Sunday 12th July at 10.00am

Drumphea
Monday 6th July at 8.15pm
Thursday 9th July at 8.15pm
Saturday 11th July at 8.00pm

Please use the hand sanitiser on entering and exiting the churches
Please observe social distancing
Please wear a face mask on entering and exitinig the churches

St. Peter and Paul's Church, Ballon - Webcam

Masses for the coming week via the webcam below:

Thursday 9th July at 10.00am
Saturday Vigil 11th July at.6.00pm
Sunday Morning 12th July at 11.30am

To link with St. Peter and Pauls Church Ballon webcam please click / tap here or on the image above

Please use the hand sanitiser on entering and exiting the churches
Please observe social distancing

Masses for the coming week please click here

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Congratulations to Emily Byrne for her “Marathon in May” in aid of Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation
What an amazing finish to Emily's 42km 'Marathon in May' in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. On Tuesday 26th May, Emily and Katie along with their parents, Daithí and Elaine walked through the village of Kildavin to Spellman Park for their last kilometre and their local club mates did not let them down. The village was awash with red and black flags and cheers of support from Juvenile, Senior and Camogie Club, along with the Vintage Players and from all around the community and beyond. Thank you to all those who were in a position to support and cheer Emily and Katie on.

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Covid-19 Volunteers Needed
One of our Facebook followers has offered help to anyone who might need assistance over the next few weeks. This would involve doing medicine or grocery drop offs for anyone isolating. If you are interested in getting involved, a group on Facebook has been set up. Please tell your neighbours who don't have social media there is help out there.
To link with the Clonegal Kildavin Community Group Facebook page please click / tap on the image below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Support
24 hour Telephone Number:
087 7181850

At this time don't be afraid to call on your neighbours for help
There is a local group of volunteers
If there is anything you need let us know and we will try to help you

Up to date information is available on the HSE website https://www.hse.ie and their helpline is: 1850 24 1850

For older people ALONE also has a helpline in collaboration with the HSE 081 822 2024

All requests and contacts will be treated as strictly confidential
All volunteers will follow the HSE guidelines to keep everybody safe

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Bunclody Library
What to expect from your local library in Phase 2
Library spaces during phase 2 will be restricted to library staff only and will not be accessible to the public. You can however:

1. “Contact and Collect a Bag of Books” - by appointment only from Monday - Friday 10.30am - 11.30am and 2pm - 4pm
Library staff will pick a bag of up to 6 books/DVDs/CDs in your chosen genre/subject area. You will be given an appointment to collect the books from your local library.

Contact us via:
-By filling out our simple online form: www.wexfordcoco.ie/library
-By emailing us on libraryhq@wexfordcoco.ie
-By phoning us on 053-9196000 – Dial 3 (9.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday)

2. Return your library items - no appointment needed.
Drop your items in the returns bin just outside the collection area and go. If you also wish to borrow books, please contact us first and we will arrange an appointment for you.

3. Book Call Service
Elderly or vulnerable and cocooning citizens can request a bag of books and we will deliver directly to your door. Phone: 053-9196000 – Dial 3 9.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday. More than 2,000 items have now been delivered via our Book Call Service.

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Drone Video of Kilcarry by Tom Murphy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To view the above video click / tap here or on the image above

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Lotto Results 15th March 2020
Kildavin / Clonegal GAA, Ben Mulhall Park
Last Week’s winning numbers: 06 - 13 - 16 - 20
Jackpot Result:
No winner / No online winner
13 Match 3 Winners each recieve €15
Sellers Prize: €50 -
Jackpot: €10,000 - Reserve Jackpot €5,400
Tickets €2.00 each.

Please note: draws are suspended until further notice

Play Lotto Online
Click on the button below to play the Lotto Online

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Do you want to Re-home Unwanted Items?

Clonegal / Kildavin Community Website has set up a Facebook page to facilitate people to recycle and re-home items they no longer have need of. All items published on this page must be free as the page is not a selling platform. It is a Facebook public group page and to participate you must join the group.

To view the page please click / tap here

 

 

 

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Tullow Day Care Centre
Meals on Wheels will be maintained by Tullow Day Care Centre for all existing clients Monday to Friday. If you have any queries please contact Tullow Day Care Centre 059 915 1833.

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Attention Dog Owners
There has been an increase in dog litter in the village of Clonegal recently. Clonegal Tidy Village Association asks dog owners to confine their dogs and not allow them to roam freely through the village. Also, dog owners who walk their dogs in the village are asked to pick up after their dogs. Dog litter is toxic and is very dangerous particularly to children. In the interest of health and safety, please keep Clonegal Village dog litter free.

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Ballon Business & Training Service
All courses and classes are now postponed until further notice. As we fall into the category of an educational center, we have closed the centre, as per the recommendations.
We will be following government guidance in relation as to when we will be reopening the centre.

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Thank you
Clonegal / Kildavin Senior Citizens Committee wish to thank everyone involved in the Kildavin / Clonegal Drama Group for staging their drama "Mother Knows Best" in aid of Clonegal / Kildavin Senior Citizens Christmas Party. Once again - thank you one and all.

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Ben Mulhall Savings Club

 

 

The Ben Mulhall Savings Club has been suspended until further notice.

 

 

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Kildavin National School
Enrolment forms for Kildavin National School for 2020/2021 are available now in the school office. Call in or phone us on 053 937 6456

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Clonegal National School
Enrolment forms for Clonegal National School for 2020/2021 are available now in the school office. Call in or phone us on 053 937 7513. The4 enrolment form can be downloaded from the website www.clonegalns.com/Parents/enrolment.html

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Clonegal Retains Gold in Tidy Towns 2019
The results of SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition were announced in the Helix Theatre, DCU, on Monday 30th September 2019 by Minister Michael Ring TD,Minister for Rural and Community Development and Mr Michael Kelleher, Managing Director of SuperValu. Congratulations to Clonegal on retaining the Gold Award for the 10th successive year also, for the County Award which is the highest marks in County Carlow. Clonegal Tidy Village Association thanks the entire community, all the volunteers, businesses and the national school for all the support during the season which kept the village in pristine condition. Without this support these awards would not have been achieved.
To view / download the Clonegal adjudicator’s report 2019 please click/tap here

Kildavin increases points in Tidy Towns Competition
Congratulations to Kildavin for the increase in points in the Tidy Towns Competition. An increase in points was achieved in the following categories: Community/Planning; Streetscape and Public Places; Sustainability and Approach Roads. The adjudicator’s report was a very positive one and can be viewed / downloaded below. Kildavin Development Committee thanks the community, all the volunteers and the national school for their support throughout the season. Your support and help is very much appreciated.
To view / download the Kildavin adjudicator’s report 2019 please click/tap here

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A Robot for Clonegal

The picturesque village of Clonegal, Co. Carlow has a new resident - one who has a very distinct look. Its arms are conveyor rollers from a quarry; its feet are the bucket teeth from a digger. It has bolts for fingers and an engine for a stomach. Its eyebrows are wire brushes, its hair comprises motorbike chains and its cheery smile is thanks to the roller from a conveyor belt.
This smiling metal man, who carries a suitcase, is completely made from recycled scrap parts and was created by Liam Birmingham, a second-year mechanical engineering student from Institute of Technology Carlow. And on Wednesday 13th June Liam, alongside his engineering lecturers Dr. Anthony Nolan and Dr. Cathal Nolan, presented the smiling ‘Tin Man’ to the Clonegal Tidy Towns committee. He will reside in the square opposite the church in Clonegal village where his suitcase will store used batteries as part of Clonegal’s ongoing efforts to “reduce, reuse and recycle”.


Pictured above L to R: Marie Byrne, Tony Jackson, Liam Birmingham Carlow IT (creator of the robot), Dr. Anthony Nolan Carlow IT,
Dr. Cathal Nolan Carlow IT, Kay Jackson, Margo Corbally and Johnny Dunne.

To download the full Press Release please click here

To view a selection of photos please click here

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Waste Prevention & Recycling

Tricks & Tips
To prevent waste and conserve
natural resources please use thesehelpful tips in your home.

To view / download the brochure please click here or on the image

 

 

 

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Kildavin Clonegal GAA
You can buy your Kildavin Clonegal Kidavin GAA Gift Vouchers now from the club. You can give your friends the gift of gym membership, club membership or room hire

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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

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Weavers' Cottages Museum



Closed until further notice.

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)

Opening Times:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Tuesday 9.00am - 2.00pm - Friday: 9.00am - 1.00pm
Saturday & Sunday - Please phone 053 9376749

Visit the Weavers' Cottages website please click here

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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

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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

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South Leinster Way Mapboard at Kildavin

 

To view/download the map please click here or on the image (1.6MB download)

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

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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
Money Management Sessions
provided for Transition/Leaving Cert Students & Community Groups
Email: carlow@mabs.ie

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Masses for the coming week Clonegal     Saturday 4th Julty at 6.30pm Monday 6th July at 7.00pm Thursday 9th July at 7.00pm   Kildavin     Sunday 5th July at 11.30am Tuesday 7th July at 7.00pm Friday 10th July at 7.00pm.   Readers     Clonegal Saturday   Kildavin Sunday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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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

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