Clonegal/ Kildavin
GAA CLUB AUCTION
Kildavin-Clonegal GAA Club will hold an auction in the Spellman Park, Kildavin, on Sunday, September 16, at 2 p.m. Club members will be calling to houses in the parish. If you are de-cluttering or redecorating Kildavin-Clonegal GAA Club will be happy to take any saleable items you wish to get rid of. Collection can be arranged by contacting 087 8380018. There are bound to be bargains, so come along on Sunday the 16th.
IRISH DANCING
Kirwan Academy of Irish Dancing will re-open classes in Clonegal Hall on Friday, September 7, at 3.15 p.m. Registration is now open for new beginners. For more information, please contact Emily at 087 2140324.
IWA CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
The Irish Wheelchair Association annual church gate collection is due to take place in Clonegal Parish on September 15/16 2018. Could you spare an hour to collect? All funds raised through the church gate collections goes directly to supporting our services in the local community. For more information, please contact Holly Johnson, Community Fundraising Officer at 087 2159482 or email holly.johnson@iwa.ie.
PRE-SCHOOL/MONTESSORI
Blossom and Bloom Preschool/Montessori will reopen on Monday, September 3, The staff cannot wait to see all the kids after their summer break and welcome new editions.
BEN MULHALL PARK CABARET
The Ben Mulhall Park Committee would like to express their gratitude to all who supported the ‘Reformation of the Ben Mulhall Park’ Cabaret held in July. The total amount raised for the Ben Mulhall Park was €1,715. The cabaret was a great success and enjoyed by all.
BUNCLODY LIBRARY EVENTS
Thursday, September 6, 7 p.m. – HEAR/DARE talk for college with Séamus Whitney – Join us for this very informative talk on the HEAR and DARE schemes for college applications and further information. The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a college and university scheme that offers places on reduced points and extra college support to school leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are resident in the Republic of Ireland. The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. Booking essential.
Monday, September 10, at 2 p.m. – CTEC Free Digital Skills Course running for five weeks – Learn about the internet, Internet Safety and Security, Email Social Media, Online Banking and Security. Booking essential at 053 9375466.
Thursday, September 13, at 7 p.m. – Little Things for your Positive Mental Health – When we go through tough times as a child, parent or in the family, little things can make a positive difference to how we feel. In this talk, Leighann Ryan Culleton will bring you through the #littlethings campaign and tell of some real life stories. Booking essential.
Saturday, September 15 – summer Reading Adventure Celebration – Join us on Saturday, September 15, for our celebratory party, celebrating children’s wonderful reading achievements. Super Magician Magic Carl will provide a sensational magic show, at 10.30 a.m. for five to eight years and at 11.45 a.m. for eight to 12 years. Booking is essential for this event as places are limited.
REGULAR ADULT EVENTS – Drop of Ink Writing circle Saturday, September 8, at 11 a.m. Bunclody Knitting Club Wednesday mornings at 10.30 a.m. All Welcome Free Event.
Adult Reading Circle Friday, September 14, at 11 a.m. New members are always welcome. Add your name now for September.
REGULAR CHILDREN’S EVENTS – summer Reading Adventure 2018: Our summer Reading Adventure will finish on Saturday, September 1, Make sure to come in and collect your prizes and let us know what you have read to receive your Certificate of Achievement. Free Event.
Toddler Story Time Join us on Friday mornings at 11 a.m. Come along with your toddler or pre-schooler for stories, rhymes and songs. Bunclody Library branch is a wonderful – and free – resource for families. Check out what we are reading this week. Not to be missed. Free Event. Booking essential for all events. Tel: 053 9375466. For a full listing of events see Bunclody Library’s Facebook page: facebook.com/ BunclodyLibrary/events where you can sign up for our monthly what’s on e-newsletter.
NOTES CONTACT
Anyone, who wishes to have, wedding occasions, birthday wishes, local news or upcoming events to be put on the local Clonegal/Kildavin Community Section of the Carlow Nationalist or Guardian can email clonegalkildavinnotes@gmail.com or phone 053 9376389.