Weekly News 1st Nov 2021

01 November 2021


Dunnamaggin Development Group thank you to everyone who supported our latest market last Sunday for Halloween. We had a great day with the Pumpkin Carving Competition judged by Valerie Hughes from Hughes Pumpkin Farm in Kells (who better to judge!) and won by Dan Doherty. A treasure trove of childrens Halloween Games took place outside which was great fun. Lots of people, old and young, dressed up for the occasion. Another very successful event for the community. Nominations are now closed for our third Community Spirit Award which will be presented on November 12th. On December 5th our Christmas Market will take place. Watch our facebook page Dunnamaggin Community News for up to date news of all that is happening in the community.


The Dunnamaggin Gymkhana was held on September 5th at Goodwins Gardens, Kells on the land of Larry and Kathryn Costello. The Gymkhana was run to raise funds for the Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare Team and St. Joseph’s Home Kilmaganny. €9,000 was raised and divided equally to both charities. The committee would like to thank our very generous sponsors, anyone who bought or sold tickets and all who attended on the day. A big thank you to all the judges and all who worked on the day to make the Gymkhana such a big success



Save the date Great news - We are hoping to go ahead with our 8th Dunna Dash on Sunday the 6th March 2022 We are so excited to welcome everyone back to Dunnamaggin. As always we will have to follow government guidelines but fingers crossed all with go ahead on the day . Thanks as always for your huge support every year and roll on the 6th March. Please share and spread the good news.



Shrughawadda Players Great News the Shrughawadda PLayers are back and will present The Banshee of CRokery Hil, a Tommy Marren play in St Eoghans Centre, Kilmoganny from Tuesday November 23rd to Friday November 26th November. Tickets are €10 each and can be purchased from Pete's Shop or from Alycia 087 6757490 or Marie 087 6369850



Droichead Family Resource Centre on West Street in Callan is now taking new referrals for our Counselling and Play Therapy services. If you or your child needs support we may be able to help with issues including bereavement, anxiety, anger. Contact Olive on 056 7755660. Creative Parenting Workshop – a one day workshop with Droichead FRC Play Therapist Marie will focus on creative and playful ways to interact with your child while reflecting on the joys and struggles of parenting. The workshop will help parents find ways they can have a more fulfilling relationship with their children as well as finding ways for self-care. €10 per person including lunch. Saturday 6th November. Booking essential as numbers are strictly limited. Droichead FRC is looking for volunteers. We are looking for a volunteers for both our Voluntary Board of Management and Afterschools service as well as a driver for a few hours per week, all positions subject to garda vetting. If you are interested give Olive a call 056 7755660. Callan Men’s Shed are selling bags of kindling for €2 – pop up to the shed between 11am and 4pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays to pick up a bag or two and support your local Men’s Shed.


Local Lotto Draw for 25th October 2021 Winning Numbers : 4,18,23. No Winner. Winners of Draw for 5 x €30. Jim Dog ( Pat Comerford), Cahal McCormack ( Townsends ),Jim Dog ( Malachy Hogan ), Ann Walsh ( Ellen Delehunty ), Jim Dog ( Pat Comerford ).Jackpot next week November 1st € 3,250. Venue Townsend' Bar, Dunnamaggin at 9pm, All Welcome..


Bingo Saturday night in Kilmoganny @ 8.30pm.
Mobile Library-will visit Kilmoganny at 3.30pm and Kells at 4.10pm next on November 3rd. Membership is free, including online books, magazines and learning courses. Enquiries to Library HQ tel 056 7794160


Flu Vaccine Clinic The flu vaccine is now available in Kilmoganny Health Centre for patients of the practice. This year, a free nasal spray flu vaccine is also available for all children aged 2 to 17 years. Please contact us to make an appointment at (051) 648007.


Dunnamaggin Gaa Development Fund Lotto Syndicate - October Winners The October lotto syndicate monthly winners were Walter Cullen, Winnie Carroll €100 each,Matt Doran,PJ O’Keeffe €50 each, thanks to everyone for all your support.