Graiguenamanagh

LOTTO

This week’s lotto jackpot stands at €20,000, and the reserve jackpot at €18,450. The numbers drawn were 6, 9, 16, and, and 28, and there was no winner. Consolation winners of €200 each were Mary Doyle, Dan Furlong, Lisa Mernagh, Sharon O’Brien, Tim Healy. Tickets are on sale in local businesses and from committee members. SPLIT THE POT

This week’s winners of splitthe-pot were first prize – Nuala Walsh, €520, second prize – Ann Naddy, €75; third prize – Shane Doyle, €50. LIBRARY NEWS Step Back In Time: See what made the news in Graiguenamanagh 50 years ago. Call into the library and take a look at our display of articles from www.irishnewsarchive.com

12 Books of Christmas Reading Challenge: You can rise to this challenge by yourself or as a family. Just sign up, read 12 library books before December 31 and return your completed card by Wednesday, January 11. All participants completing the challenge will be entered into a local raffle for book vouchers, and an overall prize of a Samsung tablet. Tel: 056 7794178 email graig@ kilkennylibrary.ie.

This year’s Senior Citizen Party is planed for Sunday, January 8, in the Springhill Court Hotel Kilkenny.

Local councillor Peter ‘ Chap’ Cleere has confirmed that the contracts are being signed this week regarding the construction of the new fire station in Graiguenamanagh. It is expected that works will commence soon. Chap said ‘This is a vital investment in our fire service network and is most welcome.’ SENIOR CITIZEN PARTY GRAIG FIRE BRIGADE PUB REOPENS

One of the oldest pubs in Graiguenamanagh knowing as Mick Ryan’s Pub has reopened under new management. Best of luck to the new management.