Town Twinning Trip
The twinning committee will celebrate the second signing of the twinning charter in Pont Pean, France, this year. Dates of travel Friday April 30 to Wednesday May 6. Anyone interested in travelling with the group are asked to contact Bernie Brennan, Brigid Johnson, John Clarke, Margaret Cushen or any member of the committee as soon as possible as places are limited and numbers are filling fast.
Ballinkillen Hurling Club News.
Cross Country Chase
The Clubs 2nd annual chase goes ahead next Saturday January 23. All horse riding enthusiasts are invited to participate in what promises to be a most enjoyable day. The course covers approximately 7 miles and is varied and challenging with something for the young and not so young. Registration is at Ballinkillen/Lorum Community Centre at 11am, all off together at 12 midday. For more information contact Pat English – 087 6782098
Dinner Dance
The Dinner Dance will take place on Friday, January 29, in the Talbot Hotel, Carlow. Music provided by Pennylane, Ballinkillen Minor Championship Winners will receive their medals on the night. You are invited to go along enjoy the night and support your club. Tickets available from Caroline Wall – 085 8209398
ICA
The Irish Countrywomen’s Association celebrates its Centenary Year this year. The Association began in Bree, Co. Wexford, in 1910 and its many thousands of members today enjoy the support, friendship and opportunities that come from being a member of the largest women’s organisations in the world.
Nationally and locally the ICA will be celebrating this great anniversary with a variety of events; in Carlow, where Bagenalstown is the oldest surviving Guild (over 60 now!) the Association will be starting with a dinner and social evening in the Seven Oaks Hotel on Friday, January 22. Tickets
€25 each for dinner and music provided by Emer Lawlor. Each guild is asked to provide a party piece towards the entertainment, also a spot prize. It is hoped that Guild members will go along and also bring along ex-members, friends and family to enjoy the evening. Contact Annette Reddy for tickets at 059-97 22541. Later in the year the Bagenalstown Guild hopes to launch a photographic exhibition in the Carlow Visual Arts Centre of people and events showcasing the achievements of ICA and their involvement in the life of the country during the past 100 years.
If anyone has photos of historical interest and would be willing to allow the Guild to copy these please get in touch with either Annette Reddy at 059-97 22541 or Imelda Byrne at 059-07 21410.
Badminton
Badminton Club for adult beginners in Bagenalstown. If interested contact Amanda on 085-8430083.
Gleann Na Bearú Community Building News
Christmas Party
The Gleann Na Bearú Residents Association recently held a very successful Christmas Party in the Community Building. There were a large number of children and adults in attendance on the night
and a certain Santa Claus was kindly escorted to the event courtesy of the Bagenalstown Fire Brigade. Sean Holden, Chairperson of the Residents Association, would like to thank all of the many volunteers, Santa Claus and the Fire Brigade who helped to make the night an enormous success
Games and Recreation Room
The Gleann Na Bearu Community Building Working Group recently secured a grant to develop a games and recreation room for both children and adults to avail of on a daily basis. It is envisaged that there will be a fully supervised recreational space for both adults and children to play pool, table tennis, board games etc. It is hoped that this room will be ready to open by the end of January
Yoga and Relaxation Class
A Yoga and Relaxation Class is due to start on Thursday mornings from 10:30-12:00 in the Gleann Na Bearú Community Building on the Royal Oak Road in Bagenalstown. Beginners welcome. There are limited places left on this class so please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. For queries and bookings please contact Mary on 086 8900191.
Aerobics Class
An Aerobics Class is due to start on Tuesday evenings. There are still a few places left so please contact Philip O’ Reilly at 087 6805762
Drug Education Programme
There will be a four week Drug Education and Information Programme commencing shortly in the Community Building. John Leahy, Substance Misuse Officer, with the HSE will be facilitating the programme. The programme will focus on all forms of substance misuse including drugs and alcohol. If you are concerned that your child may be taking drugs or other substances, this programme will offer a lot of advice, support and guidance. Please contact Philip O’ Reilly at 087 6805762 to book a place on this course
Available to rent
The Gleann Na Bearu Community Building is available to rent for meetings, small conferences and community education classes. The facilities are suitable for groups of all sizes and there is free onsite parking adjacent to the building. For more information please contact Philip O’ Reilly at 087 6805762
St. Andrew’s AGM
The 2010 AGM of St. Andrew’s GFC will take place on Friday, January 22 at 8pm in the Estoria. 2009 was a year of much improvement for St. Andrew’s on the playing pitch at all levels. This was thanks to the efforts and commitment of the players and management. There was of course huge disappointment ultimately for the Intermediate team who missed out on promotion to the senior championship after an intermediate championship final replay. The team can nonetheless look back on a campaign where they continually improved. St. Andrew’s should certainly start the 2010 intermediate championship as favourites.
Pitch and Putt AGM
The 2010 AGM of Bagenalstown Pitch & Putt Club will take place on Thursday, January 21 at 8pm in the clubhouse. 2009 was notable for a number of reasons for the club. The highlight was the success of local player, Senan Kavanagh, playing magnificently to win the Scratch Cup in
August. The course has seen improvements with the recent addition of a practice putting green. This will no doubt improve all players putting skills. Weekly competitions were well supported during the Summer and there is a basis for greater participation in 2010. The juvenile section also prospered. The club would like to see as many members as possible attend the AGM. The support and input of the membership is very important for the ongoing success of the club.
Fenagh AGM
Fenagh Improvement Group will hold their AGM on Friday, February 5, at 8pm in The Hunter’s Rest.
Community Games Notice
Handball: U13 and U15, Friday January 22. Closing date January 15: Badminton U15 Friday January 29. Closing date January 20: Draughts U10, 12, 14 Friday February 5: Chess U12, U16, Saturday February 6: Art Competition U8, 10,12,14,16 boys and girls. Closing date February 1.
Further information from Paula at 087-7516254.
Darts Tournament
The Ann Campion Memorial Darts Tournament will take place on Sun. February 14 in Coote’s Pub, Main Street, Bagenalstown, at 2pm. Ladies and Men’s Singles. €1000 prize fund plus trophy. Entry fee: ladies €7; men €10. Entries to Syl Coote on 059-9721238.
Dancing Class
every Wednesday night in the Parish Centre, Leighlinbridge from 6.45pm. Classes in Irish dancing, figure and set dancing. Contact Sadie on 059-9722692. Classes also on Saturday mornings in the Old School Hall at 11am. All dancers welcome.
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers classes have moved to the McGrath Hall, Railway Road, Bagenalstown. Thurs. at 4.45pm, 6.00pm and 7.15pm. Contact Madeleine Walsh at 086-1736465.
Speech and Drama Classes
for adults and children will start back on Wed. January 20, in Fenagh. Classes include preparation for speech and drama, creative drama and communication skills. Small groups. Ten weeks €85. Contact Gabrielle at 085-2411326.
James Jordan Hurleys
Hurleys and repairs in Newtown, St. Mullins. All hurley sizes available from 18” to 32”. Senior sizes from 34” to 36”. Also available to order – Cooper helmets, Cooper hurling balls, wall balls and First Touch balls. Contact James at 087-2750912.
FETAC Level 5 Child Development & FETAC Level 5 Care Support Courses. Funding may be available if you are unemployed or in receipt of a Social Welfare Payment. Contact 086 1704157 or visit www.visiontraining.ie for full details
087 668 4299