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.
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.
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
Holy Week and Easter Schedule 2020 Parishes: Ballon / Rathoe; Clonegal / Kildavin and
Myshall / Drumphea
Holy
Week Ceremonies and Easter Sunday Mass will be celebrated
using the webcam in Ballon Church.
Ceremonies also available
on radio 107.6FM.
Saturday 4th April
Mass at 6.00pm
Palm Sunday 5th April
Mass at 11.30am
Tuesday 7th April
Mass at 10.00am
Holy Hour – Theme Healing - at 7.00pm
Wednesday 8th April
Mass at 10.00am
Holy Hour – Theme Reconciliation – Forgiveness
at 7.00pm
Holy Thursday 9th April
Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7.00pm
Good Friday 10th April
Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s
Passion at 3.00pm
Stations of the Cross at 7.00pm
Holy Saturday 11th April
Easter
Vigil at 9.00pm
Easter Sunday 12th April
Mass at 11.30am
Lotto
Results15th 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
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.
Tullow
Day Care Centre
The Novelty Bingo organised for Thursday 2nd April for Tullow
Day Care Centre is now cancelled untill further notice.
Directive from the HSE - We know that older people and those with chronic diseases
are at real risk and
for this reason the decision to close all Day Care Centres from March
16th has been taken. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Afternoon
Tea - Roaring Success
The
Afternoon Tea in St. Bridget Hall on Saturday
25th January was a roaring success. The organisers
would like to thank
everyone for volunteering, donating and supporting
this wonderful cause. It was fantastic to see so much
community support.
The amount raised was €5,331 and it is gone
to the Carlow Kilkenny Homecare Team.
Kildavin/Clonegal
Ladies Gaelic Football Club
Indoor pella has resumed for girls age 10+ Sundays from
7.00pm - 8.00pm. (Training
for younger girls
ages 7 - 9 will take place on Sundays from
6.00pm - 7.00pm,
start date TBC).
New and existing players all welcome.
For the first time this year we will cater for girls
up to the age of 17.
Please come along and try it out, its a beautiful sport
and so much fun.
Gaelic 4 Mothers
Gaelic 4 Mothers and others started Monday 3rd February from
8.15pm - 9.15pm in Spellman Park, Kildavin (indoors). Cost
€12. Contact Sarah Kirwan for more details 087 282 3110.
St. Willibrord Echternach Pilgrimage 31st May to 4th June 2020
Spiritual Directors Bishop Denis Nulty and Bishop
Michael Burrows. Participate in the UNESCO recognized “Hopping Procession” in
honour of St. Willibrord (reliquary in Carlow Cathedral), trip
includes 3 nights B&B in Luxembourg,
1 night B&B in Utrecht, city tour of Cologne to include
Cologne Cathedral. Cost €745pps. The Hopping Procession
is a great experience in the beautiful town of Echternach.
Our group will once again be led in the procession by
the Presentation
School Band from Carlow. Book with Tullys Travel Carlow
059 913 6100.
Ben
Mulhall Savings Club
The
Ben Mulhall Savings Club has been suspended until
further notice.
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
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
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
Carlow Pride of Place 2019
At the 20th anniversary of Carlow Pride of Place which was
held in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow on Wednesday
6th November 2019, Clonegal won 2nd prize in the “Towns
and Villages Category” (population 250
- 750). The "Butt
Out" award was given to Clonegal in recognition
of the absence of cigarette butts in the village. John Dunne
received the "Individual
Award" which recognises the work and service to the
community over several decades.
Kildavin was awarded "Best Side Out" which recognises
the cleanest approach roads.
Board of Management - Kildavin National School
The Board of Management of Kildavin National School appeals to the local
community not to let their dogs and cats on to the school grounds. We continue
to have a problem with dog fouling and cat littering which impacts on the
health and safety of the children in our care. Many thanks.
‘ The
Monday Club’ St Mary’s
Day Centre, Ryland Road,
Bunclody.
Come and join
us and brighten up your Monday mornings 10.00 am to 2.00pm
New
Members Always Welcome Throughout
the year we will have information sharing, entertainment,
Arts & Crafts,
guest speakers and many more topics.
This Club would suit 60+ age group Entrance Fee: €4 which includes Tea & Light
Lunch.
Oberammergau 2020
Fr. Liam Morgan of Naas parish is leading a group to attend
the Passion Play in
Oberammergau from 7th August to 14th August.
The total cost is €1750 per person sharing a twin room
which includes return
flights from Dublin to Munich, private transfers, walking
tour of Salzburg, 5 nights stay in Kitzbuhel - half board;
2 nights stay in Oberammergau - half board and category 1
tickets for the Passion Play on 13th August. There
are a few places available. If interested contact Tully's
Travel,
Carlow 059 913 6100
You
are not Alone Support Group
Drugs and alcohol addiction know no
boundaries. You are not alone, help is always available. Please contact You are
not Alone Support Group on 085 7872730 for a confidential
and non judgemental service.
Bunclody
Library Events
Regular
Events in Bunclody Library
Bunclody
Knitting Club -
Drop
of Ink Creative Writing Group:
Online
e-resources drop in clinic Why not drop by with your
smart phone, tablet or laptop and avail of our free
clinic in how to use our online services which include
ebooks, digital magazines, e-audiobooks and much more. Every
second Tuesday at 11.00am.
Regular Children’s Events:
Toddler/Preschool Story Time -
If you would you like to receive a Text Message or Email Message
about our upcoming events please contact us in Bunclody Library on 053-9375466
or bunclodylib@wexfordcoco.ie.
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/
Call
For Volunteers
Are you a tradesperson aged between 20 and 68 years. If so, The Ray
of Sunshine Foundation is seeking your help. A group of volunteers
will travel to Kenya in January 2020, to build classrooms in Mombasa.
Duration of the stay is 11 days. The cost is €3000 which covers
flights, accommodation, insurance and all the materials for the build.
Visit www.rayofsunshine.ie or
contact Olive on 087 699 4599 for more information
Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service
Catholic Marriage Care Service is currently recruiting volunteers
to train as marriage preparation course facilitators. If
you have appositive attitude towards marriage in the Catholic
Church, if you have the enthusiasm to be part of the Accord
team in supporting couples who are preparing for the Sacrament
of Marriage Accord want to hear from you! Successful applicants
will receive
professional training and will be part of a team delivering
marriage preparation courses locally. Contact Aisling on
01 505 3112 or by email
to info@accord.ie
Accord is seeking marriage preparation course facilitators.
The closing date for applications is 15th May. Contact details
above.
Clonegal
Bottle Bank is for Recycling not Dumping
It is very disappointing that some people treat the
bottle bank as a dumping area. Volunteers keep the bottle
bank area
neat and tidy and it is grossly unfair to dump in
that area and expect volunteers to clean it up. Those
who use the bottle
bank are asked to bring their bottles/cans home with
them if the bins are full and return when the bins have
been emptied.
Do not leave them on the ground. Clonegal
Tidy Village Association will be installing CCTV
which will monitor the area.
From Carlow Streams
There is a long and rich oral tradition of song and story in
Carlow though much has been lost, which is why the creators
and collaborators of Carlow Streams are passionate about preserving
what we have, and ask for anyone with knowledge of local history
and traditions contact them at www.fromcarlowstreams.ie or
the Carlow Tourism website. Alternatively, contact Dave Barron
at daveb@fromcarlowstreams.ie
or 087 2204488.
The project was conceived by local man Dave Barron who has
a deep interest in the Irish language and folklore and the
importance
of the Rambling House where culture was passed from one generation
to the next.
Support for the initiative has come from Carlow Tourism,
Creative Ireland Carlow, Carlow Museum and Carlow County
Library, along with the families of Luke Morrissey, Willie
White, Jim Nolan, Seamus Murphy and MC Nolan. To date, Dave
has gathered material for the site from a disparate group
of collectors around the county whose contributions are included
in this cultural website. These include Danny Browne, Carlow
Historical and Archaeological Society (CHAS), Tony Malone,
Eddie McDonald, the late Luke Morrissey, the late Seamus
Murphy, the late Willie White, John Candy, Dermot Mulligan,
John Shortall, Seamus Dunne and Michael Rice. The list continues
to grow.
Grow Is Here To Help You
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Finding life
difficult? Isolated?
Our Mental Health Support groups are free
and confidential and open to all, no referral or booking needed.
Meeting times are: Tuesday at l0.00am - Grow Office, Barrack Street Kilkenny Tuesday at 1:45pm - Catherine's Social Services
Centre, Joseph's Road, Carlow Town (Across-from the Train Station) Wednesday at 8.00pm - Grow Office, Barrack Street, Kilkenny. Friday at 10.30am - Grow Office, Barrack Street,
Kilkenny.
(Ceart Grp: mental health effects of living with chronic
pain/long term illness. Charity No. 20023294
Email: kateslater@grow.ie
GROW (Ireland) info-line 1890 474 474,
GROW (Ireland) Web: https://grow.ie/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GROWIreland
To Donate to GROW please visit https://grow.ie/donations/
To Volunteer for GROW visit https://grow.ie/get-involved/volunteer-form/
Kildavin Choir
If you sing or play a musical instrument we would be delighted
if you join us. We meet on Monday evenings at 7.30pm in the
Spellman Hall, Kildavin (rear entrance) to practice. If you
need further information please contact Mary 086 8097521 or
just come along any Monday evening.
Affordable Live-In Homecare
Affordable Live-In Homecare Provide live in carers for the
elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer
for your relative, please call Eileen or Tom today on 087 9916791.
Our website is www.alhomecare.ie
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.
Parkrun Tullow
This FREE event continues every Saturday morning at 9:30 in Rathwood. Just register
for free on www.parkrun.ie and print your barcode. You can run, jog, walk or
stroll. Check out our facebook page for more information.
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
“For
The Honour of The Little Village”
Clonegal Kildavin Veteran
Players book “For
The Honour of The Little Village” is selling out
fast. The books features the stories and opinions of twelve well known
retired GAA Players from Carlow, Wexford and Wicklow
with hundreds more mentioned, retailing at only €10 ideal for
the GAA addicts among your friends and family.
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
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
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
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
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
Money Management Sessions provided for Transition/Leaving Cert Students & Community Groups
Email: carlow@mabs.ie
All
Masses are cancelled until further notice
Masses
for the coming week
Clonegal
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Kildavin
Tuesday
Thursday
Sunday
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
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
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.
