GRAIGUENAMANAGHSCOUTS BULLETINWeekend 2nd & 3rd of May 2018

WEBSITE www.graigscouts.org E-MAIL - graigscouts@eircom.net

The Scout Hall and the Meeting room/kitchen upstairs are available for bookings. Please contact Pauline O’ Brien, 087 2207115.

BulletinPlease note the Bulletin is no longer on sale on the front counter in Doran’s but is on the paper stand, thank you for your continued support. It is also available in Daybreak, Nuala Barron’s, Kinsella’s and John Walsh’s

Beavers & CubsBeavers meetings on Thursday nights – 6.45 – 8.00pm. Cub meetings on Wednesday nights – 7.15 – 8.30pm, Scouts, 7pm – 8.15pm

Parish News First Holy Communion in Duiske Abbey on Sunday June 3rd at 11a.m. Mass.Invalids will be attended as follows; Tues. June 5th Graig town and country, Wed. June 6th Tinnahinch, Thurs. June 7th Skeough & Ullard.Powerstown Graveyard Mass on Fri 1st June at 7.30p.m.Calvary Cemetery Mass. June 15th at 8p.m.

Calvary GraveyardThe annual Mass will take place on Friday 15th of June at 8pm.

Newtown National SchoolNewtown National School Annual Clothes Collection will be held on 16th June 2018 in Newtown Hall from 10am to 12pm. If you are unable to make it on the day, they can be given to any committee member in advance and can be stored until the day. Clothes can also be left at the Hall on the morning of the collection from 9.00am. We appreciate the fantastic support that we get for this fundraiser and we hope that this year will be another successful one.

Rambling houseRambling house in Newtown hall on Friday the 8th of June at 8 pm. Come along and enjoy a great night of entertainment, songs, music and brilliant storytelling. Have a chat over a cup of tea and cake. Hope to see you there.

BEESSwarms I bees removed free of charge, call Vinny 087 6318390 2/5

For Sale: Triple Bunk Beds for sale white, double mattress included, €130, 086 0666516For Sale: Antique effect garden table and 2 chairs contact 086 8606024

Home Help/HousekeepingMature lady available for home help/housekeeping, excellent references contact 086 1946338 for more details.

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T.J. COLFER DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRSRepairs and Service to all makes and models phone 087 2972352 18/22

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 five years we have raised over €32,000 for many different local and very worthwhile causes. This year again we are organising the walk in aid of Éist Cancer Support Carlow and Carlow Kilkenny Homecare. The walk will take place on Bank Holiday Monday June 4th beginning in Luke’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) and Kathleen Doyle (0876841631) or from the local pubs and shops or donations welcome on the day!

PUBLIC LIGHTING UPGRADE:Local Cllr Peter Chap Cleere has welcomed the news that almost 100 public lights in different housing estates in Graiguenamanagh are to be upgraded this year to LED lights. Originally, it had been confirmed that Brandon Park, Woodlands, Brandon Crescent, Cottage Gardens and Fairview were all due to be upgraded this year.However, following further representations to have additional lighting upgraded, I am absolutely delighted to confirm that Duiske Crescent, Friars Hill and Cois Na Bearu housing estates are all now to have their public lighting upgraded this year. This will greatly benefit all of the residents and users of these estates.

TURF MARKET CAR PARK AND PUBLIC TOILET PROJECT:Cllr Chap Cleere has expressed his delight to see the above project advancing for the construction of a 15 bay car parking space and also the new plans for the installation of a semi-automatic, wheelchair accessible public toilet. I have been working very hard over the last couple of years to deliver public toilets for the town of Graig, and I am pleased to support this proposed development. I want to thank Kilkenny County Council for their hard work, and in particular Frank Stafford who has done Trojan work behind the scenes to get this proposed project to this stage. The plans are available for inspection in the library in Graig and submission and observations can be made to the council until the 15th June.

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

Ballinabarna,The Rower Co. Kilkenny 087-3941244

mickdoyle1978@yahoo.ie

BulletinFor 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 2pm on Wednesday each week to graigscouts@eircom.netThe 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.

GRAIGNAMANAGH FUNERAL CATERING GROUPWe are a voluntary group that only cater for Funerals. We provide Sandwiches, Cakes/Buns, Teas/Coffee and Soft Drinks/Crisps for the children. The only money exchanged is the cost of Food, Teas/Coffee and the Hire of the Hall. A donation would be very much appreciated if the family sees fit to help with cost of Table Clothes, Napkins etc. If there is anyone who is willing to help out for a few hours, feel free to contact. Frances Sheehy, 086 1215635, Irene McCormick, 086 8283681Mary Meaney, 087 7486802, Rita Whelan087 9227395

Main Street, GraiguenamanaghTel: 059 9724955 or 0761 07 7900

Open: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday10.30am to 12.30pm

A free, private and confidential information service

Information available on a wide range of topics including Social Welfare, Employment, Housing, Family matters, Health Services

If you require information outside our opening hours please contact the office in Kilkenny on 0761 07 7910.

Graignamanagh Camogie Club News

Golf Classic in Borris Golf Club in aid of the Camogie Club ~takes Place on Saturday 23rd June

Fee for Teams of 4 - € 100Great prizes on the day.To book a Tee Time Contact : Johnny Prendergast 087-2266291 or Borris Golf Club 059-9773310

Support your local Camogie Club and enjoy a round of Golf in one of Leinsters best 9 Hole Golf Courses.

Keep up to date on all Camogie fixtures by following us on FACEBOOK - Graignamanagh Camogie Club. Here you will find details of all our matches, some of them at home so come up and support your local teams.

Tidy Towns

I’m sure we are all very disappointed to learn of the retirement of Redmond Ryan from the Tidy Town Committee. Redmond has done tremendous work during his time on the Committee. He has greatly enhanced Graiguenamanagh and its environs. The acquisition of the monks and all the lovely hanging baskets and flower beds should make us very proud of our town and thankful to Redmond in the great part he has played in putting them into place. We know that Breda and her hard working Committee will continue to work for the benefit of the area but I’m sure they would hope that Redmond would reconsider and continue to lead them for some time to come.

Weekly clinic at my office in Graiguenamanagh

continues from 10 am every Saturday morning

Adult Education Duiske College 2018 - 2019

now accepting applications for the following courses:

Outdoor Sports and Recreation QQI Level 5This course equips successful candidates with the experience and qualifications to instruct people in outdoor sports, including canoeing, hillwalking and biking among other sports. The area of outdoor recreation is one that has increased in popularity in Graiguenamanagh over the past number of years, and graduates can set up their own business, or work part or full time for existing businesses.

Creative Media QQI Level 5This course includes modules in animation, drawing and digital photography, among other subjects. It prepares students to work in the areas of art and animation, areas that Kilkenny is particularly strong in. It is also a very good course to use as a foundation course to enter Third Level Art courses (we have progression agreements with WIT and Carlow IT). Graduates of this course can also progress to our Level 6 Visual Art course.

Visual Art QQI Level 6This course includes modules in painting, drawing and exhibition techniques, among other subjects. It is a very strong course for those interested in Art, Craft and Design.

Business and Computer Studies Levels 5 and 6This course includes modules in word processing, payroll, bookkeeping, spreadsheets and database, among other subjects. Successful graduates will have the skills and qualifications to go directly into the workplace, in business and office environments. This course can also be used to progress to Third Level courses (again, we have Progression Agreements with Carlow IT and WIT, to make the transition easier for students). It is also an excellent course for school leavers, as a way to gain computer skills before they set off for college.

REMEMBER: ALL COURSES CAN LEAD TO 390 CAO POINTS FOR ENTRY TO COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY

Application forms available online (www.duiskecollege.ie) or from Duiske College Students must have completed a level 5 course in a related area to progress to level 6 Courses begin in September 2017 and finish in May 2018 Eligible students are entitled to the Back to Education Allowance or the SUSI grant

Padhraic Delaney Carpentry & Building

Services

Folding Attic Stairs

Price: €250 incl. VAT

Fully insured.

Free quotation

Phone: 087-9952509

Email: pdelaney@live.ie

New builds Extensions Renovations Garages Attic conversions Doors and floors

Roof repairs 1st and 2nd fixing Roofing Built-in wardrobes Decking

Split the PotThis Weeks Winners – Week 200 Tuesday 28th May 2018

1st Prize – Ann O’Brien - €205.002nd Prize – Louise & Olivia - €75.00

3rd Prize – John Cushen - €50.00

Congratulations to allPrizes can be collected at the front desk in SuperValu on Friday

Huge thanks to each and every one of you who continue to support our town Christmas fun

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

Lotto: The numbers drawn were 16, 18, 20 & 32 and there was no Winner.

Next Jackpot €8,300Consolation winners of €30 each were, Will Delaney, Denis Savage, Paddy Kelly, Patrick Hoare, and Brendan Ryan. Next draw on Tuesday 5th of June 2018 @ 9pm in Doyle’s Bar. All are welcome to attend. The Lotto is run in accordance with a licence granted by Kilkenny District Court.

Membership for 2018 can be given to any committee member:Players: €100Non playing adults: €20O.A.P: €10Family membership: €50 – 2 adults and non- playing children U18Juvenile players: €20We would encourage everyone to pay their membership ASAP to help us offset registration and insurance costs.

Graignamanagh GAA Clubs official Opening of Dr. Tierney Park by Jimmy Walsh, Chairman of Kilkenny Co. Board will take place on Monday 4th June 2018 @ 2.30pm. This will be followed by an Under 21 match Kilkenny V Waterford @ 3pm. Mark the date!!!!!!!A lot of effort has gone in over the past few weeks, Cleaning, power washing, painting, strimming & tidying etc., in preparation for the opening day. A lot done still plenty more to do!! Please see attached poster.

Hurlers Co Op Draw 2018: The Hurlers Co-op draw was launched at the April meeting of the County Board by former Kilkenny Hurler Eddie Keher. The draw which is entering its thirty seventh year provides all Clubs and the County Board with a valuable income stream year-on-year. This year the prize fund is almost €110,000 which will be returned to support the facilities and development programs within the county. The cost per ticket is €50 which equates to €10 per draw; this provides excellent value for money to the customer. Over the past ten years a total of €4.5million has been gathered in income, over half has been returned to clubs. Our usual sellers will be contacting previous and hopefully new buyers over the coming weeks as we endeavor to surpass our sales of recent years.

Fixtures: Friday Friday 1st of June all County JHL in Dr Tierney Park Graiguenamanagh V James Stephen’s @ 7.30pm.

1953 2018

Official Opening Dr. Tierney Park, Bank Holiday Monday June 4th

Itinerary:

2pm - Gates Open

2.25pm - Welcome Address by M.C John Meaney .

2.30pm - Guest speakers

*Club Chairperson Thomas Holden

*Kilkenny Co Board Chairman Jimmy Walsh

*Ronan Tierney on behalf of the Tierney Family

2.45pm - Official Opening of Dr Tierney Park and unveiling of Plaque by Mr Jimmy Walsh.

3pm - Throw in of U21 Hurling Challenge Match Kilkenny v Waterford (Referee: Sean Cleere, Kilkenny)

3.35pm – Half Time Local U9s / U11s Exhibition Game

4.30pm – Game Conclusion and Refreshments

The Committee of Graignamanagh G.A.A Club would like to thank sincerely Damien and Alice Kissane of Video Doc. who will sponsor our Souvenir Matchday Programme, Hugh Byrne Funeral Undertaker for his sponsorship of the Plaque and of course our Club Main Sponsor Doran’s Super Valu who has been our Club Main Sponsot since 2003.We hope to see a big crowd at our Official Opening on Monday 4th June. Both U21 Managers D.J Carey - Kilkenny and Sean Power - Waterford have told us they will have their strongest possible Championship Teams out as it will be both counties last outing before they begin their respective Championships.Admission on the day will be 10e with U16s Free which will include the Souvenir Matchday Programme and Complimentary Tea & Coffee.We would please ask all locals who are attending to wherever possible, please walk to the pitch as we expect parking to be at a premium on the day.

Thank You,The Committee

Graignamanagh GAA, ClubCumann Luthchleas Gael Graig na Manach

Doran’s SuperValu Official Sponsors of Graignamanagh GAA Club.