Weekly News 17th Oct 2022

16 October 2022

Local Lotto Results for October 10th: Winning Numbers : 12, 23, 29. No Winner Winners for Draw for 5 x € 30.C lodagh Lawrence ( Delaney's),Liam O Halloran ( Jimmy McCormack ), Greg O Donnell ( Delaney's ),Alison Bergin ( Declan Donohue ), Ciss Ryan (Ciss Ryan ). Jackpot next week October 17th € 2,950. Venue : Dunphy's Kilmoganny at 9pm All Welcome



Important Notice from Kilmoganny Health Centre: Flu vaccines and Covid booster vaccines are available at Kilmoganny Health Centre for eligible patients of the practice. Please phone 051 648007 to make an appointment.



What's Happening in Dunnamaggin:


MONDAY YOGA with Sharon at 10.30am in the Old School Dunnamaggin. Contact Sharon 086 8159441 to book a place.


The fourth Community Spirit Award will be awarded in November. This year, as last, we have a nomination process in place for people to nominate someone they feel should be acknowledged for their voluntary work and contribution to the parish of Dunnamaggin which encompasses the three villages of Kells, Dunnamaggin and KIlmoganny. Nominations can be sent via private message to our facebook page (Dunnamaggin Community News) saying why your nominee should receive the award. Nomination forms will also be available in local shops.


Dates for your diary: October 30th 11.30am to 4pm - Halloween Fun - Pumpkin Carving Competition - Children's Halloween Games - Eamo's hot food to keep you all warm - Facepainting - and lots more to be unveiled. Saturday December 3rd in Madge's Garden - turning on the Christmas Lights with Mince Pies and Hot Chocolate - Sunday December 4th our annual Christmas Market with Santa and Mrs Claus 11.30am to 4pm.



Dunnamaggin GAA: U11 Hurling


Our U11's made it into the Shield final of the Slieverue League vs Black & Whites. The game was played Sat in Dunnamaggin. They put in a great performance but unfortunately just fell short in the end . It was a very tough match & the boys showed great determination & passion right to the end.



Thomas O'Shea Blitz: Dunnamaggin U9 hurling team hosted the annual U9 Thomas O'Shea blitz on Saturday morning October 1st in Dunnamaggin. Dunnamaggin, Carrickshoick, Bennettsbridge, Windgap, Thomastown, Ballyhale Shamrocks, Tullogher and Blacks & Whites all participated with over 120 children displaying their skills. There were 2 groups of 4, with each team in the group playing each other. Dunnamaggin lost narrowly to Thomastown, who topped the group, to finish second and lost narrowly to Bennetsbridge in the 3rd-4th place playoff. Ballyhale Shamrocks won their group and faced Thomastown in the final with Thomastown winning out in a thrilling final. All participants received a medal and goodie bag and the Thomas O'Shea Cup was presented to Thomastown by Nicky O'Shea Snr & Jnr in memory of their brother and uncle. A great morning was had by all and there were some excellent skills on display with great hurling games for each team. A word of appreciation to all the teams for participating and all those who assisted in making the day such a success.
Mark the calendar the GAA club will host a Dinner Dance on Sat 26th November in Hotel Kilkenny. Something to look forward to as the nights draw in.



Kilmoganny Bridge Club The bridge results for 12/10/2022: 1 Rita Houlihan & Mary Comerford. 2 Nellie Lahart & Margaret O’Shea. 3 Jackie Kenneally & Josie O’Gorman. Bridge is every Wednesday night at 7.30pm in St. Eoghans Centre, Kilmoganny. All welcome.



Career paths webinars Foroige


Foróige is offering a series of Career Paths Webinars to empower the career choices of young people across the country. These free interactive webinars are open to all young people and are being offered through Eventbrite. Each webinar will focus on a different professional field and feature a panel of 3 Mentors. The webinar will inform the young people about the different careers that exist within that profession and the diverse paths that people take to their chosen career.


Follow Foroige on Eventbrite and be notified as new Career Paths Webinars take place every month. https://foroigecareerpaths.eventbrite.com




Where to find funding - tips for Small organisations' free webinar Whether you have a couple of paid employee or are completely volunteer run and operated, The Wheel invite you to attend their Where to Find Funding - Tips for Small Organisations free webinar on Friday, 21 Oct (10am - 11am). In this tightly packed 1-hour session, you can expect to get a practical set of guidelines for: Understanding your current income mix and how to play to your strengths when seeking new sources of funding Yulefest Community Enhancement Grant for Community Groups 2022



Yulefest - Christmas in Kilkenny 2022 is offering grant-aid to enable towns and villages in the Municipal Districts of Kilkenny to enhance the 2022 Christmas experience for everyone in their area. Applications can only be submitted by established local community groups. Individuals cannot apply. The funding is available to community organisations to dress and light your town or village or create an outdoor public Christmas experiences or events which would be accessible and applicable to all of the community for example; Dressing towns and villages for Christmas in a sustainable, environmentally friendly way. Creating / Lighting /Decorating a specific area in the community with a Yulefest ‘Christmas in Kilkenny’ theme; Organising a Christmas event which engages local performers e.g. Choral/music performances; Organising ‘green’ environmental Christmas activities - e.g community Christmas cycle, walk, trail etc. Preference is given to applications which are aligned with the ethos of Yulefest, that of inclusivity, participation and engagement across the entire community.


Please see link: https://kilkennyppn.ie/yulefest-community-enhancement-funding-2022-deadline-for-applications-19th-november-2022/ NOTE This scheme for all county towns and villages in Kilkenny municipal districts and has a total fund of €8,000. Eligible expenditure will be subject to maximum 75% funding.


Only one application per town or village will be approved, therefore communities are asked to coordinate a single application from their town or village. Please submit completed Grant Applications to events@yulefestkilkenny.ie Closing date: Friday 19th November 2022.