Weekly News 18th Jan 2021

18 January 2021

Kilkenny Volunteer Centre: Kilkenny has now the service of a Volunteer Centre and is looking forward to working with the people and the community groups across Kilkenny to promote and enhance volunteering. If you have questions or would like information you can ring 087 1165658 or email infovolunteerkilkenny.ie


Kilkenny Social Prescribing Service: The Kilkenny Social Prescribing Services is a new free support service that aims to reduce socialisolation and improve people's health and well being. We can give you information on a number of ways to increase your quality of life, relaxation sessions, exercise, social groups, volunteering services, support services and much more in your local area. You can contact us on email: prescribing@CKLP.ie or phone: KLP Office - 086 0654694


Public Health Information: As always, for the most up to date information and advice on Coronavirus, please go to: https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/c36c85-covid-19-coronavirus/,


https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/ and https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/


FREE Family Carers Emergency Scheme


“One of the biggest worries for family carers is what will happen to the person they care for if they are in an accident or suddenly take ill. The Family Carers Ireland FREE Emergency Scheme can put your mind at rest with access to a 24/7 emergency helpline.. For more information on this scheme please visit www.familycarers.ie/carer-supports/help-advice/emergency-care-scheme or contact our Freephone Careline on 1800 24 07 24


Dunnamaggin GAA Virtual AGM: Dunnamaggin Hurling Club held their 2020 AGM on Friday 8th January 2021. Unable to be held earlier due to Covid Level 4 restrictions it went ahead virtually for the first time in the clubs history under Level 5 restrictions. With an attendance of 30 people it was well attended using Zoom Video. Chairperson Jim Hickey opened the meeting and all the Chairperson’s, Treasurer’s and Secretary’s reports were shared successfully. The 2021 List of Club Officers was also proposed and seconded and are as follows: - President: Fr Fergus Farrell, Vice President: Billy Heffernan, Chairperson: Jim Hickey, Vice Chairperson: Dick O’Shea, Treasurer: Alan Buckley, Secretary: Philip Tallon, Insurance Officer: Andrew O’Neill, Registrar: TBC, PRO: James Rossiter, Rep to County Board: Tom McCormack, Children’s Officer: Margaret Hayes, Designated Person: Conor Bass, Facilities / Maintenance / Development Officer: Dick O’Shea.