Weekly News 31st Oct 2022

31 October 2022

The Dunnamaggin Gymkhana was held on the 4th September at Goodwins Gardens, Kells on the lands of Larry and Kathryn Costello. The Gymkhana was run to raise funds for the Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare Team and St. Josephs Home Kilmoganny. Each charity was presented with €5000. We would like to thank the landowners, all the very generous sponsors, the competitors, ticket sellers and the large team who helped make the gymkhana a success. The weather on the day was wonderful and the ground conditions were ideal for jumping. A great day was had by all.


Local Lotto Results for October 24th: Winning Numbers:16, 27, 31. No Winner. Winners of Draw for 5 x €30.Alan ( Olive Buckley ),Noreen Power ( Jimmy Mccormack ), Mike ( Mags Cahill ),Fiona Roche ( Ellen Delehunty ),Maeve & Edward ( James Moylan )
Jackpot next week October 31st €3,250. Venue Delaney's Bar, Kilmoganny, at 9pm. All Welcome.


Dunnamaggin GAA: Dinner Dance Tickets now on Sale
Tickets for the Dunnamaggin GAA Dinner Dance (Sat 26th Nov) can now be purchased from Jim Hickey (087)9667739, Philip Tallon (087)2831590, James Rossiter (087)2755091 & Ciaran Moore (086)8395693. On the night the 25th Anniversary of Senior Hurling Victory 1997 will be celebrated with special guest Marty Morrissey. Cost €45. Please purchase your tickets early to assist the organisers.


Kilmoganny Bridge Club The bridge results for 26/10/2022: 1 Elizabeth Lanigan & Grace Landy 2 Gerry FitzGerald & Emer Wallace 3 Jackie Kenneally & Nellie Lahart.Bridge is every Wednesday night at 7.30pm in St. Eoghans Centre, Kilmoganny. All welcome.


Dunnamaggin Development Group - Wow what an event last Sunday. The Spooktacular Halloween Fun Day took place from 11.30am to 4pm. On the day we had stalls selling all manner of goods plus a host of games and fun for the children including a visit from members of the Stormtroopers Legion 501. Eamon's famous vegetable soup and chicken curry was available as well as top notch coffee and cakes. Nominations for the Community Spirit Award closed on Mnday October 31st and the winner will be announced at a special ceremony in November. December 3rd will see our first Christmas Lights event in Madge's Garden at 7pm followed by our fourth Christmas Fair on December 4th where Santa will make his usual visit for the kids and adults alike. Thank you to everyone who volunteers at our events, who helps with the flowers in the village, who supports the work being done in the village and community.


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.