Weekly News 8th Nov 2021

08 November 2021

St Joseph's Home chairman, Philip Brennan, was presented recently with a cheque for €4,500 from Dunnamaggin Gymkhana. The gymkhana was a great success, given the Covid times, and raised a total of €9,000 for local charities. St Josephs Home and Carlow Kilkenny Homecare Team. in his words of thanks Philip thanked the gymkhana for all of their charitable donations over the last 50 years of its existence and over the many years has contributed hugely to local charities. St Josephs in the current difficult times has also incurred extra expenses on the upgrade of its gas heating system so the money was particularly appreciated by St Josephs Home. At the last board meeting of St Josephs, Philip Brennan's term of office has expired and Denise Kerwin was unanimously agreed as the new Chairperson. In his closing remarks Philip Brennan thanked the board for their support and help since he became chairperson after the untimely death of Fr. Flavin. There have been challenging times in the last 3 years, both Covid and financial, but due to good management and support St Josephs has emerged largely unscathed from these. No doubt there will be challenges going forward but with proper help and support St Josephs will continue to be a beacon of light in the parish.


Shrughawadda Players present their new play `The Banshee of Crokey Hill`by Tommy Marren in St Eoghan`s Centre, Kilmoganny from Tuesday 23rd Nov
to Friday 26th at 8pm nightly. Tickets are €10 each and are on sale at Pete`s shop Kilmoganny. 051 648637 Booking: Alycia 051 648118 0876757490 Marie:051 648052 0876369850
The Banshee of Crokey Hill is a play that has everything from Comedy to suspense and a sensational plot. Set in rural Ireland in the 1970s in a house built on a Fairy Fort the play centres around the return of Mickey McMahon to his family home after 13yrs. Dark secrets and black stories are unearthed by Molly Andy ,the local gossip,who
knows all about the Banshee of Crokey Hill especially when she gets a little `drop` to wet her tongue.. he play has received rave reviews in Ireland,England and the United States. Cast: Stephen Gilmore, Biddy Hawe, Willie Kearney,Jackie Kennedy,Bryan Daniels. Lovely traditional music by Olivia Reide. All Covid regulations will be strictly adhered to.


St Eoghans Hall Kilmoganny: Bingo every Saturday night @ 8.30pm. Every Wednesday morning a Craft Group meets from 1.30am to 12noon.


St Leonards Hall Dunnamaggin: Social Dancing every Friday at 8.30pm with Yvonne O'Neill


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


Kilkenny Access Group is the advocacy organisation in Kilkenny for people with disabilities. They raise awareness at local government level as well amongst private business, service provision and community. They have been involved in many planning and developmental processes around the city and county ensuring the voice of people with disability are heard and heeded. Kilkenny Access Group is seeking new membership to ensure all disabilities are adequately represented. For example, people with a visual impairment, hearing impairment and deafness, orthopaedic impairment, autism, chronic illness, health impairments, learning difficulty, multiple disabilities, speech and language, intellectual disability, traumatic brain injury...... They are also seeking people who may or may not have a disability but who have a knowledge base in a given area or an expertise that they can bring to the table that will be helpful. For example:


someone with strong communication skills and campaigning;
someone with good customer service skills;
someone with expertise in building codes, zoning laws and planning;
someone with Health and Safety expertise;
someone with HR experience;
Members will reflect a good county wide geographical spread. If you are interested in becoming a member of the group, please send your letter of interest outlining your experience and how you can become an active member of the organisation to ppnkilkenny@kilkennycoco.ie.



Local Lotto Draw for 1st November 2021 Winning Numbers : 20,26,36 No Winner. Winners of Draw for 5 x € 30. Joan Brennan ( Petes ),Joan Phelan ( Joan Phelan ),Maria Reid ( Johnno Reid ),David Gordon ( Pauline Walsh ),Deirdre Rohan ( Niamh O Donovan). Jackpot next week November 8th € 3,400. Venue : Delaney's Bar, Kells at 9pm. All Welcome



The Dunnamaggin Development Group are hosting their third Christmas Fair on December 5th from 11.30am to 4pm. We are planning an extra special fair for Christmas, so watch this space We still have outdoor spaces available for traders , if you would like to join us on our fun festive day please message the facebook page Dunnamaggin Community News for more information .