Weekly News 24th Oct 2022

24 October 2022

Table Quiz Emer Fitzpatrick from Kilmoganny will take on the huge challenge of climbing Kilimanjaro on Feb 4th 2023 in aid of Cancer Treatment. Emer will host a Table Quiz in Dunphy`s Lounge,Kilmoganny on Sat the 5th November at 7.45pm.Table of 4 is 40euro.There will also be a raffle and small auction. Great prizes and refreshments. Later there will be music by the fabulous `Midnight Run`. Please come along and support Emer and this worthy cause.


Kilmoganny Bridge Club results for 19/10/2022: 1 Philip Brennan & Josie O’Gorman. 2 Rita Houlihan & Mary Comerford. 3 Elizabeth Lanigan & Grace Landy Bridge is every Wednesday night at 7.30pm in St. Eoghans Centre, Kilmoganny. All welcome.


Callan library are hosting an exhibition of paintings by local artists Anna and Michael Byrne for a month from this week. All paintings are in mixed media and were hand made by Anna and Michael. All proceeds going to Enable Ireland, Kilkenny. You can phone Michael if interested at 0876382706.


Ann Doherty is hosting a FOREVER LIVING ALOE VERA EXPERIENCE on Thursday 27 th October 2022 @ 8:00pm Old School Dunnamaggin EVERYONE WELCOME for further information please contact Ann Doherty 086 3815836


Dunnamaggin GAA AGM Please note the Dunnamaggin GAA Club AGM will take place on Friday 25th November time and venue TBC closer to the time. 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.


Dunnamaggin -
October 30th 11.30am to 4pm - Halloween Fun -


There is lots of fun planned for the kids so you can just sit and chill with a bowl of spicy chicken curry , have a hot drink and even a cake or two …
We were so overwhelmed with the effort the kids went to last year with dressing up , it made the day . This year we invite you all to do it ( adults )
We have very special guest judges joining us from the 501 Irish Garrison to pick a best dressed child and adult . fab prizes to be won . Free
Photo opportunities available for all .
SMILE Photography will be doing her mini Halloween Photoshoots again .
Get creative with those pumpkins , Valerie from Kilkenny pumpkin picking will be joining us to pick out the Winner.
If you need a pumpkin get booked into Kilkenny pumpkin picking for a fun family day out
We have a new addition to our stalls.. we are very excited to have Sweet Scents by Lisa joining us for all your personalised item needs and someone told me secret that I’m going to share with Dunnamaggan .. she will have personalised LATE LATE TOY SHOW products available on the day . Feel free to pre order any of her items using the link below . https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063648484886
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 available in local shops or come to the spooktacular Halloween event next Sunday and fill in the form then. 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. A new Whats App Group has been set up Parish News and Events to inform the whole community of forthcoming events across the three villages of Kells, KIlmoganny and Dunnamaggin. If you wish to be added please text 087 9665020 or 087 7565376 to be added to the group. It is an information only group so admins are the only ones that can post but there are admins from the three villages so if you have some event to highlight or news to impart you contact one of the admins and they will post for you.



Local Lotto Results Winning Numbers 17th October for 1, 4, 8. No Winner. Winners of Draw 5 x € 30. Frankie Prendergast ( Malachy Hogan ), Edel ( Mags Cahill ),Frances Hennebry ( Jimmy McCormack ), James Moylan ( James Moylan), Pamela Walsh ( Pauline Walsh ) Jackpot next week € 3,100. Venue for draw on Monday October 24th in Townsend's Bar at 9pm. All Welcome



FREE training workshops for community groups


Kilkenny PPN are undertaking a series of workshops throughout the month of November. 1. Setting Up and Running a Small Non-Profit Organisation (On-site) Wed 2nd Nov 7-9pm


Guidance on how to establish and run a small non-profit organisation, including writing your Constitution, deciding on your legal structure and committee roles. Trainer: Maighread Kelly. Location: St Canice’s Neighbourhood Hall, The Butts, Kilkenny. R95 X72P. 2. Good Governance (On-site) Tues 8th Nov 7-9pm Understanding what good governance means. Adhering to your purpose and Constitution. Board meetings, agendas and minutes. Decision-making. The difference between governance and management. Trainer Michael Quirke. Location: Fr McGrath FRC, St Joseph’s Road, Kilkenny 3. Writing Funding Applications (On-site) Wed 16th Nov 7-9pm What makes a good grant application? Articulating the need for funding. Attendees will have an opportunity to see a sample grant application and to submit questions during the Workshop. Trainer: Evelyn Fitzpatrick. Location: St Canice’s Neighbourhood Hall, The Butts, Kilkenny. R95 X72P.


4. Developing a Business Plan (Online) Tues 22nd Nov 7-9pm Key components of a business plan. Using business models to underpin plans for new initiatives. Tailoring business plans to meet specific stakeholder needs. Trainer: Donal McKenna. Register in advance for this online meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ocumhrT4rG9VrB-LxQYAL3aaKXIHkoiG5 Anyone who has an interest in one or all of these workshops should register with Bortha or Mags via email: ppnkilkenny@kilkennycoco.ie or call 087 1731634.




Ukrainian Borschst Cafe - Home rule Club 29 October 2022


The Ukrainian community in Kilkenny with the support of Kilkenny Leader Partnership invite you to a special opportunity to sample typical Ukrainian casual food at our Borscht Cafe pop up in The Home Rule Club. Join us for typical mid-morning pastries, cakes and coffee from 10.30am to 12.30 and for lunch our famous Borscht! All prepared by Ukrainian chefs and served by members of the newly arrived Ukrainian community. Join us for food, music and conversation! Morning coffee and cake will be served from 10.30am – 12.30pm at a cost of €4* Lunch will be served from 1pm-4pm at a cost of €7* Tickets should be purchased ahead of time through the ‘book now’ link on this page. Ukrainian Borscht Cafe @ The Home Rule Club Tickets, Sat 29 Oct 2022 at 10:30 | Eventbrite