Notices

Celebration as Presentation Sisters 175 years in Bagenalstown.

A Parish Day of joyful celebration and thanksgiving for the Presentation Sisters in Bagenalstown will take place on Saturday, May 18 next. A warm welcome is extended to everyone to attend all or part of this event.

The programme for the day is as follows:

The BEAM Centre and garden, which is the site of the former Presentation Convent and National School in Regent Street, will be open for the day and will include a display of memorabilia of great interest.

At 3pm there will be an unveiling of a plaque and lantern dedicated to Nano Nagle, founder of the Presentation Sisters. This will be in the garden which is now called the Convent Garden. A souvenir booklet is being prepared. Tea and coffee will be available.

4.30pm. A pageant, exhibition and slide show will take place in the Queen of the Universe National School.

6pm: Eucharistic Celebration in St. Andrew’s Church.

Following Holy Mass there will be an exhibition in the Presentation De La Salle College where a tree will be planted to mark the occasion. A plaque dedicated to the Presentation Sisters will also be unveiled. Refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome to join in the celebrations on this day of thanksgiving.

Allianz Cumann na mBunscoil

Congratulations to Eve Sinnott, on being selected to represent Carlow in Croke Park on All Ireland Semi Final day. Eve represented her school, Queen of the Universe N.S. along with Shauna O’Neill in a recent football blitz and was selected from all the players to go forward to play in Croke Park. Chloe Beck and Maeve Lawless also competed in the camogie blitz. Well done to all.

Congratulations also to Niamh McCullagh, Glenaharry, who came third in the Texaco All Ireland Art Competition. The standard is amazing in this competition and Niamh’s drawing was of an exceptionally high standard.

Grandparent’s Mass

Queen of the Universe will be celebrating a Mass in honour of grandparents on May 2 in St. Andrew’s Parish Church.

Relocation

Best wishes to Carol and Paul Jordan who are relocating their business, Karlos Shoe Haven, to Main Street, in the premises formerly Joan’s Boutique.

It is great to see a business opening in Main Street, a street where many shops have closed due to the recession. Carol and Paul opened their shop in Main Street, eight years ago and after three years they moved to Kilree Street. However, the new roundabout at the top of Kilree Street and parking restrictions at the corner made trading for them very difficult.

If traders and their employees in the centre of the town, parked their cars on Railway Road (which has plenty of parking spaces), during the working day, it would free up spaces for easy access to business premises.

CRYS Summer camp volunteers needed.

Carlow Regional Youth Services are currently looking for volunteers to help with their annual kid’s summer camp. If you are 16 plus, are free from July 1to July 12 and would like to help others have a fun experience at camp, then please contact JJ at 085 7132751 or Lisa at 0852101494,alternatively you can email jj@carlowys.ie.

Bsallinkillen Scrap Saturday

The Club’s recent fundraising scrap collection was again a very successful event. Thanks to all who supported the Club by providing the metal and clothes. It is very encouraging to experience the support given by all in the community. Thanks also to those who helped on Saturday, both collecting metal and providing refreshments. A very vibrant community spirit was evident on Saturday, April 6 in Ballinkillen.

Club Development

The €100 tickets are again on sale. This ticket can be bought for €20 x 5 months and involves 100 prizes. including 5 cars.

Playing Fields

Ballinkillen has made a very good start to the season. The seniors defeated Colt, Co. Laois to reach the Leinster League Semi Final. On Sunday last Ballygarret, Co. Wexford, was defeated to see Ballinkillen through to the Final of this competition.

The Final is against St. Peters, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, date to be fixed. The Minors have 3 wins in the M.H. League against St. Mullins, Naomh Eoin and Muine Bheag

Fashion Show

in aid of Muine Bheag Juvenile GAA Club will take place at the Lord Bagenal Hotel on Thursday, April 25 at 8pm. Compere on the night will be Fashion Consultant, Marietta Doran. Exhibitors include Glad Rags Boutique, La Femme Boutique, Rea’s Family Fashions, Karlos Show Haven and Cel Design Jewellery, all from Bagenalstown. Erre-esse Boutique, Mount Juliet, Tullow and Serena’s Boutique, Victoria’s Bridal and Evening Wear, A Wear, Mac’s Menswear and J.F. Sports from Carlow.

Tickets available from committee members or from players and their families.

Vintage Road Run

The Three Counties Vintage Club (Carlow, Kildare & Laois) Annual Charity Vintage Tractor & Car Road Run will start at Behan’s, Tolerton, at 12 noon, on Sunday, April 28. Registration starting at 11am. Proceeds to St. Fiac’s House and other local charity. All are welcome. For further information contact Tom 087 2947705 or Ivan 086 8510683

Tupperware

Two years and still going strong .Ladies, fancy a demonstration of the products in the new Spring/Summer catalogue at your house, club,or Community Centre. If so, just call Anne on 086 3203205 or email anne.doheny5@gmail.comfor more details.

Speech and Drama

April 24 will see a new ten week term begin at the Clonegath School of Speech and Drama, which will involve a focus on feiseanna. The location is between Newtown and Fenagh. Contact details for enrolment and further information from Amy Nolan at 087 7459092.

Ageing with Confidence

Kilkenny Age Friendly County programme is available to provide “Ageing with Confidence” in your area. The 8 weeks workshop is a personal development programme designed to help people over 55 explore their ageing process. The programme is run by two trained facilitators and looks at all aspects of ageing, including physical, emotional and intellectual. The workshop is free of charge and is usually run at local community/parish centres. Enquires welcome from community centres/individuals and groups. If you are interested in attending or holding a workshop please contact Moira in the Age Friendly office on 056 7772787. For further details or email

agefriendlycounty@gmail.com. Moira Duggan is

Business Development Officer for Kilkenny Age

Friendly County, 42 Parliament Street, Kilkenny

Tel: 056 777 2787 agefriendlycounty@gmail.com

Carers’ Information Meeting

Carers’ Information Meeting , run by the Carers’ Association on Wednesday,. May 1 at 7pm will be held in Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre. For more information, contact Ann from the Carers’ Association on 087-6179280.

Senior Alert Scheme

Are you over the age of 65 years old? Would you like to have some peace of mind? Well. now you can, with the Monitored Alarms under the Senior Alert Scheme, you may even qualify for a grant. For more information contact Tara/Olive on 059-97-22028.

Stepping Stones Childcare at Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre

Now enrolling kids for free Pre-School Year for September 2013, three hours per day for five days a week. Enrolment for Non-ECCE Pre-school places for children aged 1 year and 3 years. For more info contact Catherine, Childcare Manager on 059-97-22028.

After Schools and Youth Club

Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre Afterschools & Youth Club offer a wide range of services from homework support, one to one educational support for teenagers, Irish dancing, hip hop, sports classes and a whole lot more; so why not drop in, have a chat with Kate or call her on 087-7435015 for more information.

Walk and Talk Group

An exciting new start up group, the Walk and Talk Group, meets at Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre every Friday morning from 10am to 12 noon, weather permitting for the walk. For more info call Josie on 059-9722028

Men’s Shed

Bagenalstown Men’s Shed are busy making lots of fantastic wooden hand crafted garden accessories from flower pots to bird tables and houses; check out their stock on display at Deja Vu Charity Shop, Main Street, or why not drop in and take a look! You can place your orders and have your garden looking good for the Spring.

Fun/Run Walk

The Family Resource Centre will host their annual 10K Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, July 21 at1.30am sharp, This is a fantastic fundraising event and it is a great challenge for all to get involved in. This year to help prepare for the big day, a group is taking part in the Flora 10K Mini Marathon on June 3(Bank Holiday), so why not join in, getting fit and raising some much needed funds too. It promises to be great craic and a great way to kick start a habit of a lifetime! For more info call Anne/Tara on 059-9722028

Women’s Group

Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre’s Women’s Group is now up and running and enjoying a fantastic turnout with lots of activities and banter every Thursday morning from 10.30am-12.30pm, so if you have a couple of hours to spare on a Thursday morning, why not call down and join in the craic.

Beginner’s Mosaic

Beginners Mosaic on Wednesday from 10.am to 12 noon to mark Bagenalstown’s win in the All Ireland Pride of Place competition. This is a community based project and the finished mosaic will be displayed in the Town Park for all the community to enjoy. All are welcome to participate. Call Olive/Josie for more information on 059-97-22028.

Computer Courses

Computer courses are back due to popular demand. Beginners and Intermediate will start in April 2013. If you would like to avail of these computer courses the cost is €30 for 8 weeks. Contact Josie today to book your place, 059-97-22028. These spaces are booking up fast so don’t delay.

Home Made Goods

Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre is selling homemade baked goods made to order; choose from a selection of brown bread, onion bread, white bread, sundried tomato and basil bread, fruit loaf, banana bread, scones (6) or apple and cinnamon slices (6), only €2each. Orders to be placed on Friday in the Centre or by texting Elaine on 086-2374381 with your name and order for collection on Tuesday.

Penny Bank

Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre is calling on all people to kick start their savings with the Penny Bank, from as little as €1 per week to €50 per week; save for any occasion and access your savings when you want. It’s a great way to encourage the kids to save their pocket money, keep their savings book and watch their savings grow. Penny Bank operates on Thursday from 10am to 12 noon at the Centre and out of Deja Vu Charity Shop on Friday morning at 10.30am to 11.30am.

Charity Shop

Have you done your Spring Cleaning yet? If not, why not get stuck in today and drop them into Deja Vu Charity Shop on Main Street, Bagenalstown. All donations greatly appreciated, from men, women, teen and children’s clothing to small household bric-a-brac. Alternatively you can drop your donations into Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre.

Spring Clean 2013 in Bagenalstown

National Spring Clean gets underway this April. Last year more than half a million people all over Ireland took part in the campaign, collecting almost 1675 tonnes of litter!! Ms. Jannette O’Brien, Carlow County Council has announced that Bagenalstown Spring Clean will take place on Friday, April 26 at 11am in the Town Park, Bagenalstown.

Following the success of last year’s project in Bagenalstown, where schools, agencies, and local volunteers came together to wage war on waste, Muinebheag Town Council, in conjunction with Bagenalstown Improvement Group, would like to invite you and your organisation to participate in our Bagenalstown Spring Clean.

Ms. O’Brien has invited voluntary organisations, clubs and groups in Bagenalstown to get involved and give some time to Bagenalstown., “Lets show litter louts that we “Love where we live”. We invite your group to get involved and give some time to Bagenalstown.”

Events taking place on the day include: Litter picking; Launch of Primary School Poster Campaign; “Bin it for Bagenalstown”; If your dog is poopin… u need to get a scoopin!!!; Dog Fowling Awareness Project for Bagenalstown.

Ms. O’Brien said “ We are hoping that your group will play your part and get involved in any of the projects above, or indeed contact us here if you wish to organise your own clean up on the day to mark the occasion and we can add it to the itinerary. No efforts are too great or small so let’s get involved and let’s show the County that the community of Bagenalstown “love where they live.”

If any of our readers in Bagenalstown would like to organise their own clean-up event on Fri. April 26 please give Jannette a ring as she might be able to offer you some support in terms of clean-up equipment.

Jannette can be contacted at Community & Enterprise, Carlow Co. Council, Athy Road, Carlow. Phone: 059-9136203 E Mail: jobrien@carlowococ.ie

Primary School Poster Campaign “Bin it for Bagenalstown”

Jannette O’Brien, Community & Enterprise, Carlow County Council has written to the Principals of Primary Schools in Bagenalstown inviting their students to participate in the “Bin for Bagenalstown” poster campaign. Ms. O’Brien informed the Principals that litter maintenance in Bagenalstown costs around €80,000 per year “Can you just imagine what these finances could be used for if the people of Bagenalstown learned to “Bin it for Bagenalstown”? In her letter she invited the primary school students to create a poster / picture under the theme “Bin it for Bagenalstown”. Works will be collected on Friday, May 17, and every child that participates will have their work exhibited around the Town of Bagenalstown.

Ms. O’Brien explained “The “Bin it for Bagenalstown” campaign is part of an overall litter awareness project that is being rolled out over 2013 and we would love to have the young students play such a prominent role. “

Ballyloughan Guild ICA.

Ballyloughan ICA Guild held their AGM on March 20 in the Castle Hall. Nicola Byrne, Carlow Federation President, presided at the meeting where last year’s committee were returned for another year. President Margaret Minchin, Secretary Margot Hennessy, Treasurer Evelyn Jenkinson, Vice President Margaret O’Neill, Assistant Secretary Ann Geoghegan, Assistant Treasurer Breda Spruhan. The next meeting will be on Monday April 15 with committee meeting at 7.30pm followed by main meeting at 8pm. Guest for this month’s meeting will be doing Laughter Yoga. The outing to Cork in July is full and all payments to be paid in full to Ann Geoghegan by May meeting. For any further information about the Guild please contact 086 3616540 or any member of the Guild.

Dunleckney Graveyard Improvement Group

Work on the maintenance of Dunleckney graveyard will recommence on Saturday, April 20 next. The committee works from around 11am to 1pm each Saturday and now appeals for more assistance in order to keep this graveyard in a state that fittingly remembers all those who are buried there. If you have time, then please come along and help; every support is most welcome and equipment is provided. The annual collection will take place on Sat. 4 and Sun 4 May next. Your contributions are most welcome. The committee is most appreciative of the support they have received to date and all funds raised are used to maintain the graveyard, which has been transformed from a wilderness into a graveyard where access to all areas is now possible.

Job Seeking Skills Outreach Programme

Carlow Jobs Club is running a Job Seeking Skills Outreach Programme in the Family Resource Centre in Bagenalstown, starting on Monday, May 27. The programme runs for 3 weeks, 10 a.m.-12.45p.m.

Training areas include: CV Preparation, Creating Cover Letters, Interview Techniques, Filling in Application Forms, Aptitude Tests and Emails, Mock Interviews etc.

This is a free service and participants who attend and complete the programme will receive €60 on completion of the programme to help with additional costs. Social Welfare payments will not be affected.

If interested contact Ann/Val on 059 9135534 or email: jobsclubadmin@eircom.net. Valerie Reddy is Coordinator of Carlow Jobs Club.

CRYS 5Km Fun Run/Walk

Carlow Regional Youth Services are holding a 5km Fun Run/Walk & Family Day on Sunday, April 21 at 11.30am, from Carlow Rugby Club. Entry is open to people of all ability, with the emphasis on fun and enjoyment. Registration fees are €10 for adults and €5 for U18s. For more information please email reception@carlowys.ie or contact 059 9130476 or 086 7712198. All funds raised will go directly towards projects involving young people in Carlow town and county.

Craft Classes

Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre is holding new Craft Classes starting on Monday, April 15, from 10.30am -12.00, Cost €3 per morning. Learn how to use stencils to decorate items of furniture, how to make footstools, bags, and lots more. For more information please contact Josie on 059-9722028/086-6665748

Bagenalstown Men’s Shed

4 week course in carpentry, different painting techniques for wood, and lots more, starting on Wednesday, April 17 from 7pm -8pm. If you are interested in attending please contact the Centre on 059-9722028. Cost €3.00 per night.

Homecare Fundraisers

5k Fun Run/Walk in aid of Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare will take place on May 4 at 5.30pm. Kids Fun Run will take place at 5pm. at the Pavilion in the McGrath Park, Bagenalstown. Entry €10. Contact Edwina at 085 7731885/

80s Theme Disco in aid of Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care on April 27 in the Estoria, Main Street, Bagenalstown. Tickets €5. Music by Edel Byrne. Fancy Dress optional. For tickets phone 085 7731885.

Everyone Can Volunteer

Come along to Carlow Volunteer Centre’s Information Stand, Fairgreen Shopping Centre, Thursday April 18 from 10am – 5.30pm. Find out about the various volunteering opportunities available and how you could get involved. Contact Natasha on 059 91 73033 086 0285988 or visit www.volunteercarlow.ie

St. Andrew’s G.F.C.

St Andrews took to the field on Wednesday, April 10 in the first game of the Junior B League against Fighting Cocks in the McGrath Park. St. Andrews came out on top with a score line of 2-11 to 0- 16. Team members: A. Elliott, A. Dermody, L. Bolger,

B. Bambrick, M. Walsh, J. Dowling, A Salter, J.Geoghan,J.Doyle, M.Mara, M. Nevin, J. Carroll, J.Doyle, D.McDonald, K.O’Neill. Subs: E.Doran C.Clarke, R.Manning, T.McAssey. The Junior A team started against Rathvilly on Sat. April 6, with Rathvilly coming out on top and the senior team played Kildavin on Sun. April 7 with Kildavin the winners. Lotto tickets are on sale at €2 each from any committee member.

Ballinkillen Camogie News

Ballinkillen got off to a flying start with matches at U8, U10 and U12 against Setanta in Ballinkillen.

U8 – Score of 5-0 to Ballinkillen with the following players:-Ariana Pollard, Caoimhe Foley, Caoimhe Nolan, Ellie Healy, Emily O’ Rourke, Farrah Ryan, Holly Wall (1), Jill Murphy (1), Katelyn O’ Donoghue, Lily Nolan, Maykayla Roche, Michelle Kavanagh, Misha Murphy, Nikita Tobin (1), Niamh Treacy (1) and Ottillee Griffith (1).

U10 -Score of 2-0 to Ballinkillen: Team Orla Nolan (1), Caoimhe Dunne Brennan, Muireann English, Aoife Foley, Moya Jordan, Tegan Wall (1), Tara Hynes, Roisin Jordan, Leah McCabe, Rachel O’ Brien, Mary Hickey, Caoimhe Sheehan, Nicola Nolan, Amy Roche and Brooke Farrell.

U12 – Score 6 – 4 to Ballinkillen Team Saoirse Byrne Somesan, Lauren Brooks (2), Aoibh Leen, Zoi Dunne Brennan, Edwina Nolan, Stephanie Tobin (1), Sophie Jordan, Rachel Murphy (1), Shauna Marie Monaghan, Heather Kielty (1)

Our U6 players played a friendly amongst themselves which was most enjoyed by all.

Wednesday, April 9 saw a number of Ballinkillen camogie teams out in force: Teams as follows

U6 – Ballinkillen -v- Muine Bheag at Ballinkillen with a score of 2 – 2 Roisin Murphy, Saidbh Leen, Doireann O’ Toole, Ruth Nolan, Dearbhla Sheehan, Kelly Tobin, Holly Ryan (1), Lily Redmond, Katie Cowman, Grace King, Saoirse Griffith (1), Shoena Meaney, Sarah Murphy, Sarah O’ Neill and Ellen Kloska.

U8 – Ballinkillen -v- Muine Bheag at Ballinkillen with a score of 1 – 0 to Muine Bheag Ariana Pollard, Holly Murphy, Ottillee Griffith, Jill Murphy, Niamh Treacy, Caoimhe Nolan, Caoimhe Foley, Misha Murphy, Nikita Tobin, Ellie Healy, Katelyn O’ Donoghue, Lily Nolan, Michelle Kavanagh and Farah Ryan, well done girls, this team has improved hugely in the last few months.

U16 – Ballinkillen -v- Naomh Brid at Leighlinbridge with a score of 2-1 to 2 to Ballinkillen Siobhan Normanly (1), Kate Kinsella (0-1), Aimee Byrne (1), Ava Murphy, Sinead Joyce, Roisin Joyce, Kellie Foley, Mairead Normanly, Chloe Roche, Orla Maher, Nicola Maher, Vanessa Curran, Ellen Murphy, Oonagh Fitzpatrick, Emma Booth and Anna Cummins

This was a close game, and at the final whistle Ballinkillen won 2-1 to 2. Well done to all players, coaches and parents.

Monitored Alarms

Are you over the age of 65 years old? Would you like to have some peace of mind? Well now you can with the Monitored Alarms under the Senior Alert Scheme, you may even qualify for a grant….for more information contact Tara/Olive, Family Resource Centre at on 059-97-22028.

Information Evening

Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre, together with Console, are holding an Information Evening on Suicide Awareness and Prevention on Tuesday April 16 at 8pm. The Centre would encourage everyone to go along to learn more about recognising the signs and hopefully preventing suicide. Contact Marie on 059-97-22028/087-9316279

Resource Centre Activities

Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre Afterschools & Youth Club offers a wide range of services from Homework Support, One to One Educational Support for Teenagers, Irish Dancing, Hip Hop, Sports Classes and a whole lot more, so why not drop in, have a chat with Kate or call her on 087-7435015 for more information.

AGM

Bagenalstown Branch of Fine Gael held their AGM on March 18. Officers for the coming year are President Nora Barron; Vice -President Stephen Bambrick; Chairman Larry Byrne; Vice Chairman Seamus Foley; Secretary Anna Monaghan; Joint Treasurers Nora Barron and Breda Byrne. PRO Seamus Somers

CRYS 5Km Fun Run/Walk

Carlow Regional Youth Services are holding a 5km Fun Run/Walk and Family Day on Sunday, April 21 at 11.30am from Carlow rugby club. Entry is open to people of all ability, with the emphasis on fun and enjoyment. Registration fees are €10 for adults & 5 for U18s. For more information please email reception@carlowys.ie or contact 059 9130476 or 086 7712198. All funds raised will go directly towards projects involving young people in Carlow town and county.

VEC Students Fundraiser

On Wed. March 20, Transition Year students from Muinebheag Vocational School held a fundraiser for the Irish Cancer Society and Relay for Life. The fundraiser consisted of a No Uniform Day. Students were allowed for a nominal fee, to wear their normal everyday clothes into school. All the students participated in this event. They also held a bake sale. Everyone helped out by baking, selling and buying the products. Badges and daffodils were available to purchase on the day. A soccer tournament was organised for all students. It was enjoyed by spectators and participants alike. Everybody had a great time and it is hoped that next year’s Transition Year group will continue this tradition. The day was very successful with €306 raised for the cause. Ashley Byrne and Jennifer Lillis thank all those who made the day such a success.

Muine Bheag Vocational School launches its Cyber-Bullying Awareness initiative.

On Wednesday, March 20, Muinebheag Vocational School launched their Cyber-Bullying Awareness initiative by inviting parents and members of the community to a talk on cyber- bullying. This initiative is a joint venture by the Home School Community Liaison Department, the Guidance Counselling Department and the IT Department. The team organised a guest speaker, Brian Comerford, to come to the school to talk about the dangers of Social Networking sites and offer advice about how to use Social Networking sites safely. He also offered advice to parents about how to deal with cyber-bullying if their child was affected by it.

Brian is a Guidance Counsellor himself and has worked with the Department of Education in devising a nationwide anti-bullying policy for schools. In recent months, he has devised an anti- bullying programme, which schools can implement with their students in an effort to raise their awareness about the issue. At Muinebheag Vocational School, Imelda Kelly, Guidance Counsellor, is currently doing the programme with the Transition Years and Maire Lee is doing the programme with her 2nd year CSPE class. They hope to roll the programme out to all years before the end of 2013 to ensure that everyone is singing from the one hymn sheet.

When the school advertised this talk, William Clarke from Clarke/Jeffars, Solicitors, offered to come to talk on the night. Their firm has dedicated significant resources to the area of Cyber-Bullying and has a stated commitment to deal with the issue. They have published free of charge legal information relating to the topic. While they are certainly not trying to convince people to bring Cyber-Bullying into the legal arena, they are showing alternatives in the event that the behaviour does not stop. They will also educate people on how to go about getting harmful material removed from the likes of Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Both speakers were excellent on the night and one piece of valuable advice that they both offered was that: Parents should become friends with their children on Face Book (and other such sites). “It’s no longer enough that we can plead ignorance and dismiss Facebook and the other social media platforms as being something for the young folk. It’s no longer enough to ban our children from using these sites – they will anyhow. To protect our vulnerable children, we need to jump in ourselves, learn and understand how these powerful and very useful social media platforms work, discover the risks and plan so that these can be managed and minimised.”

That is why, as a follow up to this, the IT Department at Muinebheag Vocational School is going to offer classes for parents on ‘Bridging the Technology Gap “n order to educate parents about these Social Networking sites and how to monitor their children’s use of such sites. Everyone at the talk signed up for the classes, the dates of which are to be confirmed.

Carlow Multiple Sclerosis Branch

Carlow Multiple Sclerosis Branch wishes to thank sincerely all who supported their recent Church gate collections. They would like to hear from Dublin Mini Marathon participants (3rd June) who would care to support MS by taking sponsorship cards. Contact secretary at 085 788 3040. Branch meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8 p.m. in Sake Parish Centre. Kieran Coughlan, Sec. 9151 608. or carlowmsbranch@gmail.com

Nurney Villa 50/50 March Draw Winners

€500 Tommy Murphy Hillview

€50 Lyndsey Kilbride Rainbow’s Bar Leighlinbridge

€50 Tom Comerford Hillview

€25 Kay Townsend Ballyloo

€25 P.J O’Reilly Leighlinbridge

€25 Olive Townsend Linkardstown

€25 Michelle Ryan Tinryland

€25 Agnes Murphy Newtown Rd Nurney

€25 Amanda Murphy McGamhna Road Carlow

€25 Michelle Dermody Oldtown

Next draw on WednesdayApril 24, in the Nurney Inn.

CRYS 5Km Fun Run/Walk

Carlow Regional Youth Services are holding a 5km Fun Run/Walk and Family Day on Sunday, April 21 at 11.30am from Carlow Rugby Club. Entry is open to people of all ability, with the emphasis on fun and enjoyment! Registration fees are €10 for adults and €5 for U18s. For more information please email reception@carlowys.ie or contact 059 9130476 or 086 7712198. All funds raised will go directly towards projects involving young people in Carlow town and county.

Cricket Season

The new cricket season is starting soon and new members are very

welcome. Five members of the club recently completed their Level 1

coaching course, for that little bit of extra coaching. Training will

start on Thursday April 4 at 6.30. For more information contact

Diarmuid Power on 0851411316 or check on their Facebook page.

Carers’ Association

The Carers’ Association, Carlow / Kilkenny Branch, will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 10. at 11am in the Cathedral Parish Centre, College Street, Carlow. All carers in the home are welcome to an information and update meeting. Further info from Carmel /Gina at 056 7721424.

Yoga Classes

Bagenalstown Resource Centre: Heated Yoga commencing Wed April, 10 at 7.15pm. 8 weeks €80, offering proper breathing, exercise and relaxation. Also courses in Goresbridge Community Centre every Tuesday morning. Contact Marian 086 3082450 as soon as possible as numbers are limited.

New Novel by Co.Carlow locan T

The Luckiest Man in the World (A story of Three Emilios) is a new novel by local Carlow author Mim Scala. Mim (Emilio) Scala is the grandson of Emilio Scala, the man who, in1931, the Irish Times called the luckiest man in the world. Lucky Emilio was the first outright winner of The Irish Hospitals’ Sweep. The horse his ticket drew was Grakle. When it won the Grand National that year Emilio won £350,000. Emilio had nothing to do with Ireland or Carlow, but by sheer coincidence sixty years later his grandson Mim Scala came to visit his Friend Denny Cordell, a music business associate, who trained horses and resided at Corries, Bagenalstown. Mim liked it at Corries and closed down his London music business and moved here where he has lived since 1987 with his wife Janie and son Emilio Fred. He soon discovered from the local racing fraternity that Grakle had been bred in Carlow by the Laidlaw family and it had been stabled in Hanover yard before being shipped off to England to race. Now eighty years later there is another Lucky Emilio, Mim’s 23 year old son Emilio, who likes to be called Fred as it’s easier for judges to pronounce. Fred has been representing Ireland in France and the Czech Republic as a three-day event rider. Fred also won the CCI under 21 two tier event for Ireland at the Tattersall’s international in 2010.

This month Mim has published his novel “The Luckiest Man In The World which tells the amazing story of Lucky Emilo’s win and the drama as he tried to collect his winnings in a famous court case at the Four Courts in Dublin. It is available on line from Amazon and Kindle. www.mimscal.co.uk; Twitter @mim_scala

Email mims@cupidproductions.co.uk Tel:00 353 599721660

50th Anniversary

Muine Bheag Vocational 50th Anniversary Committee is once again calling all past students and teachers to go along to the school on Thursday, April 11 at 8pm to discuss their celebration plans. Tickets will be on sale that night for the Celebratory Dinner Dance. Cost €25.

St Lazerian’s House

The DVD of the concert “Songs from the Musicals” is now available and Director Marian Manning very much appreciates your continued support.

Fashion Show

A Fashion Show in aid of Muine Bheag Juvenile GAA Club will take place in the Lord Bagenal Hotel on Thurs. April 25 at 8pm. Compere on the night will be fashion consultant Marietta Doran. Exhibitors include Glad Rags Boutique, La Femme Boutique, Rea’s Family Fashions, Karlo Shoe Haven and Cal Design Jewellery, all from Bagenalstown: Erre-esse Boutique, Mt. Wolseley Tullow, Serena Boutique, Victoria’s Bridal and Evening Wear, A Wear, Macs Menswear and J.F. Sports all from Carlow. Tickets available from committee members or through players and their families. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Bagenalstown Parade.

The crowd at this year’s parade in Bagenalstown on St Patrick’s Day was smaller than usual and the number of participating floats and walking groups also seemed to be down, perhaps this is due to the recession or the fact that there are so many parades on at the same time. However the weather held fine just long enough to do the business and those who came out enjoyed the day. After the entertainment on the reviewing stand it was off to the comfort of the McGrath Hall for the Talent Show which has become part of all festival occasions in Bagenalstown. This event was again organised by the two young members Michael Cahill and Dean Egan who are always full of energy and ideas for events like this.

A multitude of talent was on display here from the primary schools of the parish and a good crowd turned out to support all the acts. The winners of this event were. 1st – a group of girls from Newtown called Up Beat; 2nd – Aoife McGagh, and joint 3rd Leanne Wall and Connor Carew. At the interval the crowd was treated to a display of Irish dancing by the Dargan School of Dancing from Carlow. There was also a colouring Competition which produced a great display of talent. Prizewinners were Category 1 – 1st Rachel O’Brien, 2nd Charley Whelan and 3rd Aidan Dowling: Category 2- 1st Chantelle Kelly, 2nd Sinead Bric, 3rd Kevin Mullins and 4th Rachel Kidd.

The Committee would like to thank the judges of the talent show, Fr Declan Foley, Ann Marie Meaney and Annette Reddy and of course the sponsors of the show Bagenalstown Credit Union. Other winners were, Mystery St Patrick (Ken Hickey) – Sinead Thompson; Best Overall Float- Bagenalstown Resource Centre; Walking Groups – 1st Baden Powell Scouts, 2nd Bagenalstown Camogie Club. Vintage; 1st Eddie Cullen, 2nd Tractor Reg No MEI 794. Special prize went to the Home Care Team, and the best window display to Rea’s Family Fashion, Fair Green

The Committee very much appreciates the generosity of those who made donations and those who supported the Flag Day collection last January as they help to make the parade possible every year.

Fashion Show

A date for your diary – Gaelscoil Eoghain Ui Thuairisc will be hosting a Spring/Summer Fashion Show on Thurs. April 18 at 8.30pm in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow. Tickets €10. Door prize. For tickets please call the school on 059 9131634.

Use Your Free Time Wisely

Why not volunteer in Bagenalstown? Carlow Volunteer Centre will host an Information Stand in Bagenalstown Credit Union on Tuesday, March

26 from 1.45 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Information will be available on the many different volunteering opportunities around the county. It’s a chance to

find out how to share your skills, interests and hobbies without having to give any commitment. For further information please contact Aisling at 059 9173033 or visit www.volunteercarlow.ie

Well deserved win

Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre is the proud winner of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade “ Overall Float” and would like to thank everyone who took part, “ We could not have done it without all your hard work and dedication. On behalf of the Board of Management and staff, thank you!”

50th Anniversary

Muine Bheag Vocational School 50th Anniversary Committee is once again calling all past students and teachers to come along to the school on Thursday, April 11 at 8pm to discuss their celebration plans. Tickets will be on sale that night for the Celebratory Dinner Dance. Cost €25.

Dawn Mass

The fifth annual Dawn Mass will be celebrated at 6am on Easter Sunday, March 31, on Mt. Leinster at the

Nine Stones area. Please feel most welcome to participate in this memorable morning of celebration.

Road Race

Road Race and 5k Walk on Good Friday, March 29 at 6pm in Oak Park, Carlow. Spot prizes galore. Cash prizes: first 3 men / women. Refreshments available after the run. Entry Fees: Running €15. Walking €10, Under 18 €5. Enquiries, Shem 087 8175476, Dan 087 9164098 or Ann Byrne 087 7384483. Registration from 5pm. Proceeds from this event will go to both the Carlow Town Hurling Club and Carlow

County Hospice.

Rambling House

Rambling House, Killoughternane Hall, on Wed. April 3. If you have a story to tell, a song to sing, a tune to play, perhaps a dance, or just want to go along and listen do join in. All visitors welcome, young and old.

Poker Classic

Fenagh G.F.C. will hold their Annual Poker Classic in their Clubhouse in Fenagh on Good Friday, March 29. Game will start at 10pm sharp and cost €20. Game will be played for an allotted time with no buy back in and winner from each table will go through to the final where all are guaranteed a cash prize. Thanks to all those who supported their recent Monster Bingo and made it a huge success.

Suicide Awareness

Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre together with Console are carrying out an Information Evening on Suicide Awareness and Prevention on Tuesday April 16 at 8pm. “ We would encourage you to come along to this information evening as if we were to ask ourselves we probably all know someone who has suffered the heart ache and devastation associated with suicide, lets come together as a community to learn more about recognising the signs and hopefully preventing suicide”. For more information contact Marie on 059-97-22028/087-9316279.

Support for Young People

The Resource Centre’s Afterschools & Youth Club offer a wide range of services from homework support, one to one educational support for teenagers, Irish dancing, hip hop, sports classes and a whole lot more, so why not drop in, have a chat with Kate or call her on 087-7435015 for more information.

Walk and Talk Group

An exciting new start up group, the Walk and Talk Group, meets at Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre every Friday morning from 10am to 12 noon, weather permitting for the walk. For more info call Josie on 059-9722028

Monitored Alarms

Are you over the age of 65 years old? Would you like to have some peace of mind? Well now you can with the monitored alarms under the Senior Alert Scheme, you may even qualify for a grant….for more information contact Tara/Olive on 059-97-22028.

Women’s Group

Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre’s Women’s Group is now up and running and are enjoying a fantastic turnout with lots of activities and banter every Thursday morning from 10.30am-12.30pm, so if you have a couple of hours to spare on a Thursday morning, why not call down and join in the craic!

Beginners Mosaic

on Wednesday from 10.am to 12 noon to mark Bagenalstown’s Win in the All Ireland Pride of Place competition. This is a community based project and the finished mosaic will be displayed in the Town Park for all the community to enjoy! All are welcome to participate, call Olive/Josie for more information on 059-97-22028.

Computer Courses

Computer courses are back due to popular demand! Beginners and Intermediate will start in April 2013. If you would like to avail of these computer courses the cost is €30.00 for 8 weeks. Contact Josie today at the Family Resource Centre to book your place, 059-97-22028. Spaces are booking up fast so don’t delay.

Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre is calling on all people to kick start your savings with the Penny Bank, from as little as €1.00 per week to €50.00 per week, save for any occasion and access your savings when you want! Its a great way to encourage the kids to save their pocket money, keep their savings book and watch their savings grow! Penny Bank operates on Thursday from 10am to 12 noon at the Centre and out of Déjà Vu Charity Shop on Friday morning at 10.30am to 11.30am.

Parkinson’s Information Afternoon

The Sacred Heart Hospital, Carlow and the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland invite you – a person with Parkinson’s, a carer, relative or friend to a Parkinson’s Information Afternoon on Friday, April 12 from 2pm to 4.30pm in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow. No admission fee but prior registration is necessary. Phone 1800 359 359 or email infor@parkinsons.ie. Registration closes on Tues. April 9.

Bereaved

Deepest sympathy to Austin Kinsella, Ballytimon

Fenagh, whose aunt Mary- Paul Webber (nee Kinsella) Chicago and Ballytimon, died recently. May she rest in peace.

Presentation Sisters 175 years in Bagenalstown

This year Bagenalstown Parish will celebrate the Presentation Sisters 175 years of providing primary and secondary education in the town. This is an incredible achievement and to honour this significant milestone and give thanks, there will be a day of celebration and thanksgiving on Saturday, May 19, next. This will commence, in the afternoon, with the opening of the Convent Memorial Garden in the BEAM centre. The area of the old convent and national school, which is now occupied by BEAM, was donated to the organisation by the Presentation Sisters. In recognition of this and as a token of appreciation, the grounds have been developed and landscaped and are truly majestic. This has been done as a tribute to the Sisters. Pride of place is the statue of Our Lady, which resided in the Sister’s convent garden and which was the focal point during the annual May Procession of past years – this used be one of the highlights of the school year. A photograph exhibition will also be available and refreshments will be provided.

The Queen of the Universe National School will also host a photograph exhibition and people will be free to visit.

At 6pm there will be a Celebratory Mass in St. Andrew’s Church. Following this Mass there will be a pageant by the students of Our Lady Queen of the Universe School and a slide show in the Presentation De La Salle College where refreshments will be provided.

This promises to be a parish day of joyful celebration and thanksgiving for the Presentation Sisters. A warm welcome is extended to everyone to attend all or part of this event so please pass on the invitation. No doubt many school memories and stories will be exchanged.

Songs from the Musicals Concert

On behalf of the residents, staff and Board of Management, of St. Lazerian’s House Mrs. Marian Manning, Manager,

would like to thank everyone who attended their concert on Friday, March 8, in the Muinebheag Vocational School Sports Gym “Songs from the Musicals”.

Mrs Manning said “It was a great night, our best concert yet and the performers were really excellent. I would like to thank them for giving up their time to practice before the concert, and for giving such a professional performance on the night. The feedback from people who attended was outstanding”.

She also thanks the Men’s Choir and students from the Presentation De La Salle College arranged and conducted by Marian Walsh; Marie Egan, Sean Aughney and the staff and students from Muinebheag Vocational School, arranged and conducted by Eddie Cahill Aoife Campion; Fr Rory Nolan; James Brennan; Eilis Eagers and Alfie Cox accompanied by Dale Hennessy; Anne Marie Meaney. Erica O’Hara; Fr John McEvoy, Aoibhinn Foley and Leanne Cummins accompanied by Sena Harenberg; the Residents and staff from St Lazerian’s House and Fr Declan Foley; Brendan Byrne accompanied by Marian Walsh; Tina Kavanagh and 16 friends and family who brought the house down with “Sister Act”

“ Thank you to the staff of St Lazerian’s House who helped organise the concert, helped out on the night, to Samantha for providing beautiful cakes, to the staff that helped serve tea after the concert and for selling raffle tickets. To Brendan Hennessey for ensuring the concert ran smoothly and to Dale and Pat on lights and sound and to Tommy for recording the concert and finally to David O’Flaherty and his staff for providing us with such a marvellous venue.

We raised €4000 towards the extension and thanks to the local community and surrounding parishes for its continued support.”

The Dawn Gathering Mass

The fifth Annual Easter Dawn Mass will take place on Easter Sunday Morning at 6am at the summit of Mt. Leinster on the Blackstairs Mountains, south Co. Carlow. This Gathering invites all for this special spiritual ceremony. Buses will leave Bagenalstown at 4am from outside the Parish Church. People are encouraged to wrap up well in warm clothing and to bring hot drinks and snacks if necessary.

Traffic Management

Access to Mt. Leinster by car can be gained via Corrabutt Gap (the Myshall side) and at Tom Duff (Borris side) before 4am. After 4am a 1-way-system will be put in place.

Access may only be gained to Mt. Leinster via Corrabutt Gap for cars. There will be however a shuttle bus service from car parks on either side up to 6am. Please co-operate with the direction of stewards on the morning. Those who would like to get up to the Mass area with elderly, please ensure you come early, as parking space fills up very early.

Summer Time

Summertime begins on Easter Sunday morning, so be sure to put your clocks forward 1 hour on Saturday night, or else you will miss the whole event!!

Any queries please contact Bagenalstown Parish Office on 059 9721154 or bagenalstownparish@gmail.com or Fr. Declan Foley on 087 6684299

Presentation

Carlow Historical & Archaeological Society Illustrated presentation on Ballybar Races 1769-1901 by Frances Cole on Wednesday, March 20 in Mount Wolseley, Tullow, at 8pm. Admission Free. All welcome. This was a very important event in the Racing Calendar of the time, often lasting up to five days

Eist Cancer Support Centre

The Centre is calling all runners, joggers and walkers to participate in the Dublin Mini Marathon, on Monday, 3rd June next, in support of the centre. Centre tee-shirts and free bus to Dublin on the day. Sponsorship cards available from the centre at 0599139684 or contact Mary on 0851440510

Community Games

Congratulations to the Boys’ U13 Basketball who won the County Final recently. They played Graiguecullen in the first round and won well and in the semi-final they played Slaney Valley and they went on to beat St.Lazerian’s in the Final. The team is Charlie Ashmore, Padraig Hynes, Kealan Guidera, Keegan Bradley, Brian McNally, Cormac Lomax, Sean Smithers, Colin Byrne and Kacper Celerak. A big thank you to coach Mick Nevin and we wish them all the best in the next round. Well done to all who took part in the gymnastics over the week-end. Anyone interested in putting teams for theU12 Girls football team, camogie, hurling, please contact Paula on 087 7516254.

Evening Mass

Evening Mass continues in the Parish Church at 7.30pm from Monday to Friday for the season of Lent.

Fashion Show

A Fashion Show in aid of Muinebheag Juvenile GAA Club will take place at the Lord Bagenal Hotel on Thursday, April 25 at 8pm. Compere on the night will be Fashion Consultant Marietta Doran. Get a glimpse of the coming seasons fashion trends from exhibitors on the night Glad Rags Boutique, La Femme Boutique, Rea’s Family Fashion, Karlos Shoe Haven and Cel Design Jewellery all from Bagenalstown. Erre-esse Boutique Mount Wolseley Tullow and Serena’s Boutique, Victoria’s Bridal and Evening Wear, A Wear, Macs Menswear and J.F. Sports from Carlow. Tickets available from committee members or through players and their families. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Bereaved

Deepest sympathy to the families of the following who died recently – James Roche, Kilcarrig, Thomas Clarke, Kilree Cottages, Agnes Cahill, 28 Conway Park, Jim O’Kane, Maple Drive, Peter Connolly, Kilcarrig, Elizabeth DeLacey, 14 Conway Park

Eucharistic Ministers Course

Anyone interested in doing the Eucharistic Ministers Course please contact Pamela Whelan on 085– 8230207

Sponsored Walk

Ballinkillen Camogie Club is holding a Sponsored Walk around the “Flag” in Ballinkillen (approx 5km) on Sunday, April 7 at 11am. Draw cards available on Tuesday nights at training or from Jenny English.

Old Mobile Phones Needed

Queen of the Universe N.S. is collecting old mobile phones. Irish Autism Action and Children’s Health & Safety Educator (CHASE) have teamed up to raise awareness of anti-social behaviour and bullying. Queen of the Universe NS has registered its support for this important campaign.

CHASE has developed an interactive online teaching aid which highlights this important issue that faces all. By collecting one phone per child enrolled in the school, it can avail of this teaching aid for free!

In addition to this offer the school can also collect old mobile phones to be exchanged for badly needed resources for the school like interactive whiteboards, iPads, laptops, sporting equipment etc. If over 50

phones are collected the school will also be entered into a draw to win a fully paid Resource Teacher for the school year beginning September 2013! As you can imagine this would be of great benefit to all the students.

Most of us have old mobile phone lying at the bottom of that drawer, so please take a look, then send them in to Queen of the Universe N.S. with your child and they can put the old phones into the collection box located outside the office or leave at reception. You can also contact Special Class Teacher, Tommy Cox, at the school by email at tommy.cox@queenoftheuniverse.com. School website is www.queenoftheuniversens.com

Easter Camp

Fun Easter camp at Apple Tree Farm in Skeoughvosteen Tues. March 26, Wed 27 and Thurs 28 from 9.30am to 1pm for 4 to 8 year olds, Easter egg hunt in the forest, arts and crafts, baking. Cost 45 euro. Now enrolling for Sept at Apple Tree Farm Montessori, children taken from 2 years of age. contact Pam on 087 8054678

Carlow Historical & Archaeological Society Illustrated presentation on Ballybar Races 1769-1901 by Frances Cole. On Wednesday, March 20 in Mount Wolseley, Tullow, at 8pm. Admission Free. All welcome. This was a very important event in the Racing Calendar of the time, often lasting up to five days.

Carlow Rose Recruitment 2013

Calling all young ladies from Carlow between the ages of 18 and 27yrs to enter the Carlow Rose Of Tralee 2013. The final will be held in the Mount Wolseley Hotel on Sunday May 5. For further details contact the Carlow Rose Centre

email: steve@roseoftralee.ie or mobile: Evie on 086 6020104.

Bagenalstown Rounders Club.

The Bagenalstown GAA Rounders Club season is starting soon, and the committee is looking for new female players for their Senior Team. Any one interested from the age of 16 upwards is more than welcome to go along and see how the game is played, and hopefully join the panel.You can contact the following numbers for more information and training times 085 1585373 and 085 1012785. The Chairperson is Alice Clarke.

Bagenalstown/Borris/Ballywilliam Railway

The last train on this line was 50 years ago this year. In conjunction with BEAM Bagenalstown and Borris Tidy Towns Fr. Pierce Murphy is editing a souvenir booklet. He would like to hear from anyone with stories, information, photographs or memorabilia etc. from that railway. Anything about the line or the people who worked the line would be appreciated. If you have any information contact Fr. Pierce on 087 2408519.

Muine Bheag VEC

Muine Bheag Vocational School presents CYBER BULLYING AND YOUR CHILD on Wed. March 20, at 7.30pm. Guest Speaker Brian Comerford (classroom guidance). All welcome. As places are limited please ring to book your place – 059 97- 21335.

Dog Walkers

Fr. Cummins Park Green Committee is sending out a message to all dog walkers from Conway Park, St. Brigid’s Crescent and surrounding areas asking them to please carry with them necessary supplies to clean up their own dog’s litter. It is necessary to keep the pathways clean for fellow walkers and their children playing. Your co-operation will be greatly appreciated.

Action Stations

Well done to the members of the Scout Section of the 1st Bagenalstown Baden Powell Scout Troop who took part in an exciting military style adventure at the week-end. All concerned thoroughly enjoyed themselves with some impressive marksmanship on display. The Scout Section would like to thank everybody who made the event possible, particularly the Leaders, Senior Scouts and McEvoy Coaches.

Table Quiz

1st Bagenalstown B.P Scouts will hold a Fun Easter Egg Table Quiz on Friday, March 15 – 7pm for 7.30pm start at McGrath Hall. €25 for table of five. Refreshments available.

Mater Foundation

Sudden Adult Death Syndrome fundraising night was held in the Hunter’s Rest, Fenagh, on February 16.

The organisers would like to thank the entertainers including Richie Kavanagh, Country Cousins, The Exiles, Michael and Colette Lakes, Joe Wall and Eddie Sinnott, all of whom gave their services free.

Thanks also to the sponsors of spot prizes, ticket sellers, all who bought tickets and everybody who turned up on the night. Thanks to Joe and Mary for the use of the lounge and refreshments, and to Caroline in Bagenalstown Office Services for her help. The amount raised was €2,187 and the presentation of a cheque to a representative from the Mater Foundation took place on Mon. March 11 at 8.30pm.

Ballinkillen Golf Society

Ballinkillen Golf Society 2013 membership fee of €30 is due on or before March 15. First outing of the year will be at Gowran Park Golf Course on Sat. March 30. New members welcome. Please contact John Whelan on 087 695 8858 for further information.

Fashion Show

A Fashion Show in aid of Muine Bheag Juvenile GAA Club will take place at the Lord Bagenal Hotel on Thursday, April 25 at 8pm. Compere on the night will be Fashion Consultant Marietta Doran. Get tips on this season’s latest fashion trends from exhibitors. Glad Rags Boutique, La Femme Boutique, Rea’s Family Fashions, Karlo Shoe Heaven and Cel Design, all from Bagenalstown. Erre Ese From Mt. Wolseley Hotel, Tullow and Serena’s Boutique, Victoria Bridal and Evening Wear, Mac’s Menswear and JF Sports from Carlow. Tickets available at present from committee members or from players and their families.

Leighlinbridge ICA

Leighlinbridge ICA would like to thank everyone who came to their Bring ‘N Buy recently. Thanks to your generosity €900 was raised for the Community Garden Tunnel Project. Prize winners – Luke Kelly, Karen Hopkins, Annette Reddy, Alice O’Leary, Breda Aylward, Nicole Doran, Declan Delaney, Dolores Rea, Fr.Pierce Murphy, Bridget McArdle, Olive Carey, Jean Breen, Jack and Nicole Watchorn, Mrs. Kennedy and Barbara Roe.

Parish Bingo

Bingo every Wednesday night in the McGrath Hall at 8pm. Your support would be appreciated.

Bagenalstown Camogie Club

Training for girls U6, U10, U12 in McGrath Park on Fridays from 4pm to 5pm. All are asked to attend.

Community Games

Upcoming events for the Community Games are as follows –

March 24 Basketball U11 mixed

April 6 Hurling U11 Boys

April 6 Camogie U14 Girls

April 6 Pitch & Putt U16 Girls and Boys

April 13 Gaelic Football U10 mixed and U12 Girls.

Anyone interested in the above should contact Paula on 087 7516254. The Leinster Finals will be held in Longford this year on April 7 and July 6. The National Finals will be held in Athlone on May 24, 25 and August 16 – 18.

Scrap Saturday

Scrap Saturday for Ballinkillen Hurling Club Fundraiser on Saturday, April 6. The club is collecting all unwanted metal and clothes. All scrap metal: steel, stainless steel, copper, aluminium, zinc, dishwashers, fridges, car/tractor batteries, cookers, washing machines, cars, bicycles etc. Clothes: Clean reusable clothes, shoes, hand bags, curtains etc.

Bring what you can to Ballinkillen Hurling Club grounds on Sat. April 6 between 10am and 4pm or ring one of the following numbers to have items collected. Sean Minchin 087 6280710, Pat English 087 6782098, Mick Kinsella 087 2037394 or Lar Kinsella 087 6977417. Your support is much appreciated.

St. Patrick’s Day Got Talent 2013

This competition for primary schools will take place in the McGrath Hall. Show starts 3.30pm. Doors open 3pm. Admission €2 per person. 1st prize €100. Closing date for entries is March 9.

Borris Golf Club

Borris Golf Club has a special offer for 2013. Full membership for €350 or country membership €200. All welcome. Ph. No. 059 9773310. email info@borrisgolfclub. ie

Family Resource Centre

AGM

Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre Ltd., is having their Annual General Meeting in the Centre on Thursday, March 14 at 7pm, all are welcome.

Flora Mini Marathon

Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre is looking for people to get involved and raise funds for the Centre by participating in the Flora Mini Marathon on Monday, June 3. If you are interested in taking on the Flora 10K Challenge and would like to help raise money for the Centre contact Anne on 059 9722028 for more information.

Computer Courses

Computer courses are back due to popular demand. Beginners and Intermediate will start in April. If you would like to avail of these computer courses the cost is €30.00 for 8 weeks. Contact Josie today to book your place, 059 9722028.

Fenagh G.F.C.

Fenagh G.F.C monster Bingo in Seven Oaks hotel Carlow, on Wednesday March 13 at 8pm. All lines €20, all two lines €30, and all full houses €100. Double books €10, single book €8. All flyers €2 and door prize. Spot prizes also on the night. Tickets on sale from committee members at €10, which entitles bearer to one double book, or a single book with one flyer. Books and flyers also available on the night. All support greatly appreciated. For further information contact 0877537717 Michele.

Bereaved

Deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. Moyra Quinn, Kilree Cottages and Beechwood Nursing Home, who died recently. Moyra was a gentle, kind and caring lady and will be sadly missed by her family, neighbours and friends.

Fashion Show

Spring/Summer Fashion Show with a cheese and wine reception in Borris Vocational School on Friday, April 19 at 7.30pm sharp. Tickets €15. Shops include Amber Sky, Octavia, Lo La Rose, Macs Menswear, Jeutonic, Jack and Jones, Edinburgh Woollen Mills. Hair by Doyle a Style. All proceeds go towards school canteen fund.

Bagenalstown AC

Well done to all who competed in the recent Carlow Novice Cross Country races in Tinryland. The men’s Novice team were led home by David Devine, Bill Barry, Sean Dillon and Fergal Foley and were followed closely by Rock Pender, Christian Dermody, Patrick Abbey, David Ashmore and John Cassidy. Congratulations also to Kathleen O’Neill who was third in the ladies 5km and young Oisin Dillon who was third in the Fit for Life 3km, and is definitely one to watch in the future. Training is at 4pm on Saturdays, meet at river opposite Rudkin’s Mill, all welcome.

Nurney Villa F.C.

Results of February 50/50 Draw.

€500 David Smyth, Nurney.

€50 Breda Dermody, Oldtown.

€50 Charlie Howson, Carlow Rd. Leighlinbridge.

€25 Eamonn Murphy, Newtown Rd. Nurney.

€25 Olivia Murphy, Castlecomer Rd. Kilkenny.

€25 Sinead Gavin, Terenure, Dublin.

€25 John Regan, Ballyloo.

€25 Caroline McGrath, Nurney.

€25 John Bermingham, Ballytarsna.

€25 Ann & Jimmy Doyle, St. Brigid’s Crescent, Bagenalstown.

Next draw March 27 in Nurney Inn.

Derek Ryan Show

Derek Ryan “Live in Concert” with special guest Brendan Shine on Thurs. April 25 in the George Bernard Shaw Theatre, Carlow. Tickets €19.50 are on sale now from Box Office 059 9172400.

Fun Run/Walk

Presentation De La Salle College will hold a Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, April 21, starting at 12 noon from the college. Route via Dunleckney. €5 students. €10 adults and €20 for a family. Registration at the school office by Thursday, April 18 at 4pm. Light refreshments served in school afterwards. Spot prizes galore. Special prizes for best fancy dress, most unusual way of completing the distance by a four person team and most unusual way of completing the distance by an individual.

Saturday Club Success

Muine Bheag Vocational School wishes to thank all those who participated in their annual Saturday Club. 54 students from 4th, 5th and 6th class from the surrounding schools took part for three Saturday mornings in January/February. The students had the opportunity to try secondary school life by engaging in different subjects including Metalwork, Woodwork, Home Economics, Science, Art, Computers, Maths for Fun, P.E and a fun table quiz. Feedback from the participants and parents was extremely positive and students are already looking forward to next year’s club. A big thank you to all the staff and student leaders from Muine Bheag Vocational School who gave up their valuable Saturday mornings to help out. Muine Bheag Vocational School hopes to run summer activities in

July, details will follow in the coming months.

Carlow ASD Network

Monthly meeting in the Dolmen Hotel. Carlow, at 7.30pm.Tuesday March 5. Guest speaker on the night Denzil Jacobs, occupational therapist.

Four Day Holiday

Bagenalstown and District Active Retirement Association is organising a four day holiday in Kenmare, Co. Kerry, from Sunday June 23 until Thursday, June 27, visiting places of local interests. Total cost €315 per person sharing. Further information from Kate on 059 97 22903.

Parish Year Book

Bagenalstown Parish Year Book 2012 is on sale from The Little Shop, Connolly’s Super Valu and Office & Secretarial Services, Kilree Street. Cost is €5 per copy,

Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care

Bagenalstown branch of the Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team held their annual Christmas Day Swim or Walk and a cheque for the amount raised, €6,340, was presented by Mr. Billy Power to Mr. Ian Wilson, on behalf of the swimmers and walkers.

The Castlecomer Jutebox

A play by Jimmy Murphy, who also wrote The Kings of the Kilburn High Road, will be staged for four nights in Killoughternane Hall on March 6, 8, 9 and 10 at 8pm nightly. This is only the second time this particular play has been performed in Ireland and is well worth seeing.

Community Games

Congratulations to all the children who took part in the Art Competition. Rachel McCullagh was 2nd in the Girls’ U10. Craig Kehoe was 1st in the Boys’ U10. Craig will represent Bagenalstown and Carlow in the All Ireland Finals in May. Anyone who wishes to take part in the swimming competition must give their name to Mary Foster or Paula

at 087 7516254 by March 8.

St. Lazerian’s House Reminder

Songs from the Musicals. Fundraising Concert on Fri. March 8 at 7.30pm in Muine Bheag VEC Sports Hall. Allproceeds to St. Lazerian’s building fund.

St. Patrick’s Day Got Talent 2013

This competition for primary schools will take place in the McGrath Hall. Show starts 3.30pm. Doors open 3pm. Admission €2 per person. 1st prize €100. Closing date for entries is March 9.

Fenagh G.F.C. 50/50 Draw

Results for Feb. 25, 2013.

1st €400 Winner: Phil Murphy, Black Cat, Fenagh

Promoter: Phil Murphy

2nd €200 Winner: John Whelan, Ballyknocken, Fenagh

Promoter: Kenneth Murphy

3rd €100 Winner: Brigid Hickey, Tullow

Promoter: Michelle Murphy

4th €100 Winner: Aggie & Jason Canavan, Ballydarton

Promoter: Patrick Hickey

5th €50 Winner: Mollie Hickey, Killeshin

Promoter: Patrick Hickey

6th €50 Winner: Sinead Walsh, Woodglade, Fenagh

Promoter; John Smithers

7th €50 Winner: Frank & Joan Jenkinson, Ballywilliamroe

Promoter: Austin Kinsella

8th €50 Winner: Joan Kinsella, Ballytimon, Fenagh

Promoter: Austin Kinsella

9th €25 Winner: Seamus O’Hara & Willie Gould, Burnside

Promoter: John Hickey

10th €25 Winner: The Kidd family, Ballywilliamroe

Promoter: Michele Murphy

March draw takes place in Kearney’s on Monday 25 at 9pm

Fenagh G.F.C. would like to thank everyone who supports their draw

Parish Pilgrimage to Medjugorje

June 12 to 19. Further details from Helen on 086 8226930.

Bagenalstown Athletic Club

Change of venue. Athletic training is now taking place outdoors every Friday in the Presentation De La Salle College grounds from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. All age groups are welcome. Call Kathleen at 085 7816733 or Sean at 085 7648331.

Dawn Mass

The 5th annual Dawn Mass will be celebrated at 6am on Easter Sunday, March 31 on Mt. Leinster at the “Nine Stones” area. Please feel most welcome to participate in this memorable morning of celebration. Father Declan, Father Joe and Father Tom.

Annual Golf Classic

Erin’s Own Hurling Club will hold their annual Golf Classic in Mt. Wolseley Golf Club on Easter Saturday, March 30. Team of four €200, which will include golf and dinner. For more information and tee times contact Phil on 086 3567237.

Borris Golf Club

Borris Golf Club has a special offer for 2013. Full membership for €350 or country membership €200. All welcome. Ph. No. 059 9773310. email info@borrisgolfclub. ie

Family Resource Centre Update

AGM

Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre Ltd., is having their Annual General Meeting in the Centre on Thursday, March 14 at 7pm, all are welcome.

Walk & Talk Group

Are you looking to get out of the house and meet other people while getting some exercise in too? Well now you can, join our Walk and Talk Group which meets at the Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre every Friday morning, starting on March 15, from 10am on to 12 noon. This is a great way to get some exercise while meeting new people too! For more info contact Josie on 059-97-22028

Flora Mini Marathon

Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre is looking for people to get involved and raise funds for the Centre by participating in the the Flora Mini Marathon on Monday, June 3. If you are interested in taking on the Flora 10K Challenge and would like to help raise money for the Centre contact Anne on 059 9722028 for more information.

Senior Alert Scheme

Are you over the age of 65 years old? Would you like to have some peace of mind? Well now you can with the monitored alarms under the Senior Alert Scheme, you may even qualify for a grant….for more information contact Tara/Olive on 059 9722028.

Women’s Group

Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre’s Women’s Group is now up and running and enjoying a fantastic turnout with lots of activities and banter every Thursday morning from 10.30am-12.30pm, so if you have a couple of hours to spare on a Thursday morning, why not call down and join in the craic!

Beginners’ Mosaic

This starts on Wednesday, March 6 from 10am to 12 noon to mark Bagenalstown’s Win in the All Ireland Pride of Place Competition. This is a community based project and the finished mosaic will be displayed in the Town Park for all the community to enjoy! All are welcome to participate, call Olive/Josie for more information on 059 9722028.

Computer Courses

Computer courses are back due to popular demand. Beginners and Intermediate will start in April. If you would like to avail of these computer courses the cost is €30.00 for 8 weeks. Contact Josie today to book your place, 059 9722028.

After Schools and Youth Club

Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre After Schools & Youth Club offers a wide range of services from homework support, one to one educational support for teenagers, Irish dancing, hip hop, skills for life training, sports classes and a whole lot more, so why not drop in, have a chat with Kate or call her on 087-7435015 for more information.

Penny Bank

Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre is calling on all people to kick start your savings with the Penny Bank, from as little as €1 per week to €50per week. Save for any occasion and access your savings when you want! It’s a great way to encourage the kids to save their pocket money, keep their savings book and watch their savings grow. Penny Bank operates on Thursday from 10am to 12 noon at the Centre and out of Deja Vu Charity Shop on Friday morning at 10.30am to 11.30am.

Crochet Classes

Crochet classes are back due to popular demand. Starting Tuesday, March 19from 7pm-9pm for 6 weeks, cost €25.00. For more information or to book your place contact Marie on 059 9722028.