Well done boys and girls of Garryhill
The children of Garryhill School wish to thank everybody who supported their cake sale for the Children of Haiti on Friday. The children raised €696.40 for the earthquake victims with the sale of homemade cakes, a guess the weight of the cake competition and a raffle for sweets and cakes in their classrooms. Given that there are only 31 children in total in the two-teacher school their parents and teachers are immensely proud of them.
Vincent de Paul
St. Patrick’s Conference, Bagenalstown, would like to thank most sincerely all who contributed so generously to their Christmas collection and also for the many private donations very gratefully received. A special word of thanks to the schools of the Parish who provided food hampers and special donations. All this has been used to alleviate poverty, help people on low income or those who fall on hard times in Bagenalstown and neighbouring Parishes.
Haiti Appeal
In response to the Red Cross appeal for help for Haiti, a coffee afternoon, a sale of unwanted Christmas gifts and other items and raffle will be held in Fenagh Hall on Sunday January 31 from 2pm to 4pm. All donations very welcome. Please support this very worthy cause.
Annual Parish Novena
The 4th annual 9 week Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help will start on Tuesday February 16 and continue every Tuesday night until April 13. 2010 in St. Andrew’s Parish Church. There is a great line-up of guest speakers this year, starting with Senator Ronan Mullen (Hope in times of doubt); February 23 – Fr. P.J. Madden C.C. Graiguecullen (God on our side); March 2 – Gary O’Sullivan, Editor The Irish Catholic (Hope in our Church); March 9 – Fr. Jim Murphy, P.P. St. Canice’s Church, Kilkenny (Our story is important); March 16 Michael English, Singer, ( A young person following Christ); March 23 – Singer Frances Black (Living with Addiction); March 30 – Eddie Stone, Faith Healer, (Healing Ministry for the Sick); April 6 – Mary Sweeney, Trocaire (Respond to others); April 13 – Des Kelly. The Carpet man (Personal Testimony).
Gleann na Bearu Community Building
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
Social Dancing
Social dancing classes are now back on in Ballinkillen Community Hall. They started on Tues. 15th January and will continue from 8.30pm to 10pm. Waltzing, jiving and quick step. Great fun and good exercise. €10 per person. For further information call Margaret on 059-97-27347/
Day of Prayer and Healing
A Day of Prayer and Healing will be held in Emmanuel House of Providence, Clonfert, on Sat. January 30. Speakers are Fr. Noel Burke and Eddie Stone. Bus will leave Church car park, Tullow, at 8 a.m. via Closh Stores and bus stop, Barrack Street, Carlow. Those who intend to travel should bring a packed lunch and contact Lily at 91-51245 or Isla at 91- 51120.
Bereaved
Mrs. Mary Foster, Kilree Street, has been bereaved by the death of her mother, Brigid Corr, Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny.
Recent deaths
The death has taken place of Kathleen Dervish (nee Heffernan) Wells,Royal Oak and Sussex, England. She will be laid to rest in Sussex on January 29th. The death has taken place in Delray, Florida, of Patricia (Pat) Riddle (nee Gough), Kilcarrig Street, Bagenalstown. May they rest in peace.
Change of Mass Time
From February 20 the 7.30pm Mass in St. Andrew’s Parish Church, Bagenalstown, will change to 6 pm.
Aldi
The new Aldo discount store will open in Bagenalstown on Thursday, February 18
Bagenalstown Parish Year Book
There are still some copies of the first Bagenalstown Parish Year Book, which is now on sale at €5 in The Little Shop, Connolly’s Super Valu, Spar, Short Stories, Gala Post Office, the Black Cat, FenaghTim Byrne’s, Ballinkillen and Bagenalstown Parish Office. The book features articles on sports clubs, school news, parish events etc. Articles and news are welcome from clubs, groups and individuals for inclusion in the 2010 edition.
Table Quiz
A table quiz in aid of BEAM will be held in the Estoria, Main Street, Bagenalstown, on January 28 at 8.30p.m. Table of four €40.
Adult Education Night Classes
Enrolment for the Vocational School, Muine Bheag, will take place on Monday January 25 from 7p.m to 8.30pm. Classes commence Tuesday Feb. 2/Wed Feb. 3. Class times 7.30pm to 9.30pm (not all classes will run for two hours). All courses are €100 unless otherwise stated. A small charge may apply to art courses to cover materials. Courses: Computers, Maths/Irish/Preparation for Parents of School Going Children, Holistic Healthcare/Aromatherapy, Yoga, Pilates, AB Attack, Badminton, Flower Arranging, Low Fat healthy Course, Cooking for a Family on a Budget. etc.
Fitness and Health Course
County Carlow Women’s Network will run an eight week course on Fitness and Health in Ballinkillen/Lorum Community Centre every Wednesday night starting on Wed. February 10 from 7.30pm to 9 pm. There will be three weeks of aerobics, two weeks of Pilates and three weeks of line dancing. The cost €20 payable on first night. If interested contact Fiona Dunne at 91-38585 before Friday February 5.
Old or unused mobile phones needed
Why not recycle your old or unused mobile phones in aid of the Saplings School for Children with Autism, Graiguecullen, Carlow. Please send them in the post or contact Yvonne in Saplings at 059-91-64759 to arrange collection.
Get Fit, Get Healthy
Get fit – get healthy classes, with aerobics, in Ballyloughan Hall, every Tuesday night from 8 pm to 9 pm. Everyone welcome.
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. There are still some places available. 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.
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.
087 668 4299