GRAIGUENAMANAGHSCOUTS BULLETIN

Weekend 4th/5th February 2017 WEBSITE www.graigscouts.org E-MAIL - graigscouts@eircom.net SCOUT HALLThe Scout Hall and the Meeting room/kitchen upstairs are available for bookings. Please contact Pauline O’ Brien, 087 2207115.

Fleadh CheoilThe annual Fleadh Cheoil Cheatharlach will take place from the 7th-9th April 2017, and this year the town of Borris Co. Carlow is hosting the festival! Come and take part in various events, including concerts, competitions, and session trails. For further details, please contact fleadh2017@gmail.com."

Weekly Yoga classes starting Thursday 9th February in Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre, Royal Oak Road, Bagenalstown, Time is 7.00 - 8.15pm - featuring Dru Yoga, a gentle style working with postures, breath-work, relaxation and meditation. For more information www.meditationcreek.com or book a place, Tel 0873167696

Graignamanagh Angling Club AGM for Graig club will take place on Thursday 2nd of Feb @ 9pm. Meeting will be held in Doyles Pub. All Welcome..

Bingo on Saturday 4th February 2017, in the Abbey Hall at 8.15pm, in aid of Graignamanagh Brownies and the Abbey Hall, please support, lots of prizes including some extra spot prizes for Valentines.Abbey HallAbbey Hall Available for bookings, for information call (Monday to Friday daytime 9.30am - 5.30pm only) 0858011781 1/4Free Dementia Workshop This February Home Instead Senior Care is running a Free Dementia Workshop in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Athy Road, Carlow on Wednesday 22nd February from 7 – 9pm.This FREE educational workshop helps Family Carers and those concerned about DEMENTIA how to provide individualised relationship based care that -

Helps maintain a safe and calm environment for the person with dementia Encourages engagement Helps minimise symptoms Honours who the person was in earlier life Supports the entire family

To book your place or register for future dates call Jillian 056-7800508 on or www.homeinstead.ie – All are Welcome.

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Town of Books in conjunction with One Book One Community are delighted to announce four exciting competitions;

1). Bunting Competition. Taking inspiration from the book “Spirit of the Titanic” by Nicola Pierce design and make your own Bunting (template for triangle is on the back of this notice).

Up-style old material, stitch, knit, felt, embroider, patchwork, attach buttons, lace, ribbons, zips – there are endless possibilities. Use new or old materials to create a riot of colour. It’s all about imagination and creativity – something we are not short of here in Graiguenamanagh. The Bunting will be sewn together and put on display in the town for The Expo and the Festival.2). Poetry Competition. Taking inspiration from the book “Spirit of the Titanic” by Nicola Pierce write a poem based on your chosen portion of the story.

Entries closing date 7th March. Drop off to The Library (Competitions 1 & 2)3). Fancy Dress Competition. Taking inspiration from the characters and era of the book “Spirit of the

embroider, patchwork, attach buttons, lace, ribbons, zips – there are endless possibilities. Use new or old materials to create a unique costume of that time.4). Hat Competition. Taking inspiration from the characters and era of the book “Spirit of the Titanic” by Nicola Pierce design and make your own Hat.Entries to be judged on 16th March at The Expo in the Abbey Hall (Competitions 3 & 4) You will also be invited to join The Fancy Dress Parade on the Saturday afternoon of the Town of Books Festival in August.

Competitions open to all

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25 Market Street Dáil EireannThomastown, Leinster House,Co. Kilkenny Kildare Street,

Dublin 2Tel: 056 7793210 Tel: 01 6184202Fax: 056 7793211 Fax: 01 6184303

Email: johnpaul.phelan@oireachtas.ie

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 graigscouts@eircom.net

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CCE South CarlowAnna SpruhanSecretaryKilloughternaneBorrisCo. CarlowVia Kilkenny

To whom it concerns,

The Carlow County Fleadh Cheoil will take place in Borris the weekend of the 7-9 th April 2017. We are hoping to enlist your help in encouraging your students to take part in the various competitions open to them on Saturday the 8th of April in Borris Mixed National School. There are two types of competitions: The Schools’ Competition and the Fleadh Competition.The Schools’ Competition is open to any student in a primary school. There are four categories– wind (tin-whistle, flute, recorder, uileann pipes etc.), reed (accordion, concertina, mouth-organ etc.), string (fiddle, banjo, piano, harp, etc.) and song (song in Irish or English, whistling or lilting). The competitions are split into two age groups, Juniors to 2nd class and 3rd to 6th class. Each participant must play one tune or sing one song. The competition takes place from 10.00am to 12.30pm. This is a county competition only and has traditionally been a great opportunity for musicians to meet others and to take part in a friendly competition. Entry fee is €2.The Fleadh Competition: this is usually for more advanced participants and is open to all ages. The fleadh competition includes music competitions in solo, duet, trio, grúpa cheoil, céilí band and marching band format. There are singing competitions in both Irish and English, as well as whistling and lilting. For bodhrán and drum competitions a maximum of two musicians are permitted to accompany the competitor. All songs and music must be Irish in nature. The competition takes place from 2.00pm to 4.30pm. We are pleased to announce a new competition as part of the Fleadh Competition; this year’s competition will include a song or tune composition element. The composition must be traditional in character and must be performed on the day, by a solo musician or a singer without accompaniment. The piece can be lively or slow in tempo. All entries must be submitted to me by Friday 24th of March, and only this original version of the tune will be accepted in performance on Saturday 8th of April. A musician can enter each competition once, but can enter as many competition as wished in both the Schools’ Competition and Fleadh Competition. Competition age groups are: U12 (two tunes of different tempo), 12-15 (two tunes of different tempo), 15-18 (three tunes of different tempo), Over 18 (four tunes of different tempo). I would advise that participants join their local branch of Comhaltas to enter these competitions. Membership will be taken on the day. Entry fee per competition is €2 or €20 per band and grúpa (plus Comhaltas membership fee). Membership €6 for Under 18’s, €12 for Over 18’s and €20 per family.For more information please view the rules on www.comhaltas.ie, and reference the Downloads section for the Fleadh Rules.For more information on your local branch of Comhaltas, please contact me on 086 2290018 for South Carlow membership and matters arising about the fleadh. Contact Dave Sheridan for North Carlow membership on 086 0877115.

Yours sincerely,

Anna Spruhan

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Please be advised my weekly advice clinic takes continues every Saturday morning from 10am until 12 in my constituency office on Main Street.Alternatively please feel free to contact me at any time on 086 4666409 and I can arrange to meet you at a different time. Kind regardsCllr Peter 'Chap' Cleere

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graig@kilkennylibrary.iePhone 056 7794178

Library News

Saturdays in the LibraryDid you know that the library is open on Saturdays from 10am to 1.30pm? Do you have any suggestions for the library on Saturday mornings e.g. chess classes, board games, story time etc? If you have an idea please let us know.

Graig Library is going Nationwide! Kilkenny Library Service is introducing a new computer system that will link all Irish Public Libraries. This will have many benefits for Library Members -

You will have access to a much wider range of books and other items such as music, film and audio. All members can borrow a maximum of 12 items for 3 weeks You can return your items and use your library card in any participating library service in Ireland. We can send you a reminder by email or text to let you know that your items are due back, that items you

requested are ready for collection, and to let you know about library events. You can reserve and renew books and other items 24/7 using our online service. Library Membership is FREE!!

There may be some teething problems as we introduce our new system and make these changes – please bear with us!

Creative WritingAs part of the One Book One Community project we are holding a Creative Writing Workshop with Lissa Oliver in the library from 11.30am to 1pm on Wed 8th Feb. Please contact the library on 056 7794178 to book your place.

Acknowledgement for the late Jim KinsellaKinsella

Jim11 Upper Tinnahinch,

Graignamanagh,Co. Kilkenny

Jim's wife Ann, his sons and daughters, with his brother and sister wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with them on their recent sad loss.

To all those who attended the rosary, the funeral mass and burial, those who travelled far and near, those who sent mass cards, made donations, gave flowers, letters and messages of sympathy we thank you most kindly.

A special word of thanks to all the nurses and doctors in St. Luke's Hospital and the nurses and staff in St. Joseph's ward, St Columba's Hospital Thomastown who cared for Dad.

We would also like to thank Fr. Gerry Byrne for calling to the house and celebrating the funeral mass and the Duiske Abbey Choir for their thoughtfully chosen hymns.

Thank you to The Duiske Inn, Graignamanagh GAA, the grave diggers and also to Hugh Byrne the funeral director for both his professionalism and kindness.

A heartfelt thank you to all our relatives and neighbours who helped us and continue to support us daily.

The Holy Sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions.

The months mind mass for Jim will be celebrated on Saturday the 4th February at 11am in Duiske Abbey.

Cllr. Michael Doyle “For any local issues please contact me”

Ballinabarna,The Rower Co. Kilkenny087-3941244

mickdoyle1978@yahoo.ie

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Killoughternane Drama Club is proud to present this year's production, "Cash on Delivery", a play in two acts. Come and enjoy an evening of comedy with us in Killoughternane Hall, located outside lovely Borris, on Thursday 9th, Friday 10th and Sunday 12th February 2017. Show starts at 8pm sharp, tickets at the door.

Graignamanagh camogie club. Our first committee and trainers meeting was held on Mon. night. With everyone looking forward to the season ahead it was decided to hold our REGISTRATION NIGHTON FRIDAY 24th FEBRUARY AT 7.30 P.M. Family membership 50 Euro Individual membership 30 Euro New members welcome. Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for upcoming events.

Annual pilgrim in honour of St FiacreThe Annual pilgrim in honour of St Fiacre takes place at his sixth century church ruins and holy well at Ullard during Wednesday February 8th.

Rambling HouseRambling House in Newtown Hall on Friday February 10th at 8pm, all welcome, teas served. 1/2

Lotto: The Lotto Jackpot now stands at €20,000. Reserve Jackpot €19,350The numbers drawn were 8, 23, 26 and 32 and there was no winner. Consolation winners of €30 each were Triona O’Brien, Carmel Coone, Ann Hayden, Pauline Quinn & Stacey O’Brien.Tickets are on sale in Local Businesses and from Committee members costing €2Next draw on Mon 6th Feb 2017 at 9pm in The Doyle’s Bar. All are welcome.

Results: IFL: Graignamanagh .07 Tullogher/Rosbercon 2.10

Fixtures: Sat 4th Feb: IFL: Canon Kearns Park: Erins Own V Graignamanagh 2.30pmSunday 5th Feb: U14 B FL: Dr. Tierney Park: Graignamanagh V Rower/Inistioge 11am

All the breaking news on our website www.graignamanagh.gaa.ie & also on our Facebook page

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Split The PotThis Weeks Winners – Week 133 Monday 30th January 2017

1st Prize – Lil Broaders - €445.002nd Prize – The Sat Night ‘Girls’ - €75.00

3rd Prize – Arran & Wayne Walsh - €50.00Congratulations to all

Prizes can be collected every Friday afternoon from Doran’s SupervaluPlease ensure to include a contact number on the envelope so that you

may be contacted as soon as the draw is overOne Book One Community

To coincide with the reading of Spirit of the Titanic please join us for a Discussion Morning in Graignamanagh Library on Thursday February 2nd at 11.15am

andA Creative Writing Workshop on Wednesday February 8th also in the library at 11.30am. This event is

being organised and sponsored by Graignamanagh Library.Quotes of the week:“A lot of stories, books and films have been made about Titanic. There is only one fact we know for sure to be true: on 15th April 1912, the “Unsinkable” ship the Titanic sank, killing more than 1500 people on board. May they all rest in peace” Daire O Brien, Boys N.S.

“A third class ticket to go on the Titanic cost the equivalent of 30 dollars today” Zack Barron, Boy’s N.S.

“Just finished the book, a wonderful story - Can’t wait to visit Titanic Centre, Belfast now!” Betty Holden, Harristown.

T.J. COLFER DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRSRepairs and Service to all makes and models phone 087 2972352 20/25HOUSE TO LETSaint Mullins Close, Tinnahinch. 3 bedroom 2 storey house to let, end of terrace, oil fired central heating. Rent €595 per month, employers references required. Call Charlie on 0867829719 evenings and weekends. TO LET - Weir Valley Apartments, Tinnahinch, Graiguenamanagh.**BEST VIEW IN TOWN** riverside first floor two bedroom apartment overlooking River Barrow, in exclusive small development. Employer’s references required. Rent €555 per month. PHONE Charlie 086 7829719 to view or EMAIL charliesproperty@gmail.com 3/10

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Have you got a few hours to spare? Are you interested in Local History? We are currently seeking volunteers to work a few hours every week in The Heritage Centre, meeting and greeting visitors and answering the telephone. The number of hours you work will be determined by you, because we would be grateful for any available assistance. If you want to get involved, or if you have any questions, please give me a ring on 059 865 0503 or 083 4007255. You can also contact Anne Doyle on 087 9013672. Alternatively, I can be contacted via StMullins Heritage Facebook page. Thank you. Patricia Maguire.

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