Weekly News 25th April 2022

25 April 2022

Dunnamaggin GAA: Feile Finalists Well done to the Dunnamaggin U15 Hurlers who reached the division 1 Feile final recently. The group stages were held in Piltown and a very good game saw Dunnamaggin overcome the hosts in the later stages of these 15min aside games. Next up it was neighbours Carrickshock and in a very close game it ended all square. These results put Dunnamaggin through to the semi finals in Dunmore where Clara were the opposition. In a very tough game Dunnamaggin came out winners to put them up against city side James Stephens in the Final. James Stephens got off to a strong start and maintained that lead for the remainder of the game to be crowned Champions. A super achievement from our lads to reach the Division 1 Final and they showed some super hurling throughout the 4 games they played.Well done to all involved.


Easters Hamper Winner
Congratulations to Maggie Harrison of Burgees Court who won Bobs Easter hamper. Thanks to all who supported the raffle €200 was raised for the Dunnamaggin GAA Ukrainian appeal.


Help Needed Our Ukrainian family are now settling into the Parochial House in Dunnamaggin. We are looking for volunteers who would be in a position to give lifts every now and then to support the family. The family are very grateful for the support and kindness already shown to them. If you are in a position to assist in any way, please contact Anne on 087 2766427 ASAP



Kilmoganny Bridge Club results for 20/04/2022: 1st: Mary Delany & Margaret Dunne. 2nd: Mary Lonergan & Kathleen O’Shea. Bridge is every Wednesday night at 7.30pm in St. Eoghans Centre, Kilmoganny. All welcome.


Local Lotto Results for April 18th 2022 - Winning Numbers : 19,24,28. No Winner. Winners for the Draw for 5 x € 30. Peter Moran ( Petes),Ciara McCormack ( petes ),Mgt Cummins ( Jimmy McCormack ),May Cuddihy ( Breda Smyth ),Lorraine Walsh ( marie Kelly )
Jackpot next week € 1,600 (April 25th) Draw in Delaney's Kells at 9pm all welcome.


Dunnamaggin Ladies FC Starting this Tuesday there’s 10 weeks to SUMMER HOLS so let’s get FIT for summer together and have lots of FUN along the way! Join us Tuesdays at 8pm. NO EXPERIENCE required at all…we get new players every season with no previous football or any team sport experience. The only requirement is that you are aged 25 yrs up…we have ladies in their twenties, thirties and forties playing and all fitness and ability levels are well catered for. Any queries contact Eléna on 0877691174


Markets at Madges Garden: Dates for your diary the last Sunday of every month from May until October inclusive and then our fourth annual Christmas Market on December 4th - May 29th – Flower Theme: June 26th– Mid Summer Theme: July 31st– Fairy Village Theme (celebrating 1 year of Slí na nAingeal): August 28th – Vintage Theme (Best Dressed Competition – Afternoon Tea Tent): Sept 25th – Harvest Theme (Scarecrow Competition – Apple Pressing): Oct 30th – Halloween Theme (Get your scare on!): Dec 4th- 4th Annual Christmas Market with Santa. At Every Market Pop Up Café – Eamo’s BBQ – Food & Craft Stalls – Competitions – Raffles – FUN for all the FAMILY


Droichead Family Resource Centre on West Street in Callan has a Fully Funded Part Time Course starting in September 2022 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am-12.30pm. If you are interested in Healthcare and would like a QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Qualification, contact Back to Education Initiative on (056) 7701020 or email btei@kkadulted.ie for more information.


Droichead Family Resource Centre will hold a coffee morning on Friday 29th April from 10am-12pm for Go Purple Day. Go Purple Day is a joint initiative between an Garda Siochana and domestic abuse services nationwide, to raise awareness about domestic abuse and support local services. Wear purple to show support and raise awareness for domestic abuse and join us for a cuppa. All monies raised will go to Amber Women’s Refuge in Kilkenny.


Would you like to volunteer? Fáilte Isteach is a national project providing free conversational English classes for migrants. We are currently recruiting for volunteer language tutors in Droichead Family Resource Centre, no experience necessary as full training and all materials provided. For more information on how to get involved, please contact Carmel on (083) 2098069 or email familysupport@droicheadfrc.ie


Want to know what is happening at Droichead Family Resource Centre? Text “what’s on “to (085) 8564950 or (083) 2098069 to be added to our What’s On at Droichead FRC WhatsApp Group. You can also follow Droichead FRC on Facebook or Instagram or give us a call on (056) 7755660 to keep up to date with all the services, supports and community groups available at Droichead.


Kilkenny Age Friendly Community gatherings


Kilkenny Age Friendly Older Peoples Council would like to hear from you. It is important that we hear the voice of all older people throughout the county and to ensure that we are doing so we are holding a number of Age Friendly Community Gatherings where we invite older people to come along and let us know what they see as the issues that are relevant and important to them.


These Community Gatherings will be run at the following locations and dates:


Urlingford FRC 6th May 2022


Ferrybank Community Centre. 20th May 2022


Castlecomer Community Hall. 15th June 2022


Mullinavat Community Centre. 30th June 2022


Graiguenamanagh Hub. July 2022 tbc


Please come along and bring some friends. It will start with Registration Tea/Coffee at 9.15 and finishing at 12.30/1pm. If you would like further information please email agefriendlycounty@gmail.com or text 0876210589.