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PARISH COMMITTEE
It as has been decided at the most recent meeting of Cloughbawn Parish Committee to cement the paths at Cloughbawn Cemetery. Anyone willing to volunteer to help out would be most appreciated, Ground works and preparations will take place from 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, and concrete will be poured on Saturday, June 9. Please contact Martin Ryan at 087 2523944 or CJ Doyle is available to help out.
RATHNURE MUSICAL
Rathnure Pantomime Society presents their ninth summer musical ‘ Uptown Girl’, a brand new musical full of 80’s music, on June 15, 17, 20, 21, 22 and 24 at 7.45 p.m. Call 087 0687801 or 087 6954112 to book the best seats. Also find us on Facebook for more info.
GAA FUNDRAISER
Lucky First Goal Scratch Cards are back by popular demand for the Dublin V Kilkenny game on Saturday, June 9. Managers, adult players, committee members have cards to sell. Please support €2 each or three for €5.
AMHRÁN NA BHFIANN
Cloughbawn GAA will be represented by Sarah Greene on Saturday, June 2, in Innovate Wexford Park, where she has the honor of singing the National Anthem before Wexford v Galway senior game.
CLONROCHE NS
The annual 5K walk/run will take place on Sunday, June 10, at 11 a.m., commencing in Cloughbawn GAA Club, registration at 10.30, Adults €10, Students €5 and Children €3.
POULPEASTY PATRON
Advance notice of change of date for annual patron in Poulpeasty, going forward the patron will on the first Friday of June each year. This year’s date is Friday, June 1.
SPLIT-THE-POT
The winner of this week’s splitthe-pot drawn in the Boro Inn was Kathy Cogley, Tomfarney. The pot was €220, envelopes available in various business outlets, and a winner drawn every Monday night.
SYMPATHY
The death has occurred of Anna O’Gorman (née Redmond) Tominearly, Clonroche, Wexford Who died suddenly at her home. Beloved wife of John and mother of Deirdre, Yvonne, Michelle and Olivia. Sadly missed by her loving family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. Family, Terry and Breda Whelan, Agnes Ryan. Tickets available from all local outlets or from any committee member.
CITIZENS INFORMATION
The Citizens Information office on Main Street, Graiguenamanagh is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. This is a free, private and confidential information service.
SPLIT THE POT
First Prize - Ita O’Brian €245. Second prize - Nicki Barcoe – €75. Third Prize – Kathleen Malone –€50.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The local Historical Society’s annual outing to Spike Island is on Wednesday, May 30. The Coach will leave the bank of Ireland at 9 a.m.
NEW CAR PARK
Local councillor ‘Chap’ Cleere has welcomed the new proposal by Kilkenny Co Co to construct a new 15 bay car park and also construct a wheelchair accessible public toilet in the town. The lack of public toilets in the town has been cause for much concern in recent years since the old toilets closed on Convent Road. The proposed plans are on public display in the library till June 15. Chap thanked Kilkenny Co Co and in particular Frank Stafford for all their hard work in bringing this proposed development to this stage, and is hopeful that this project can be completed by the end of the year.
GAA CLUB OPENING
Graignamanagh GAA Club’s official opening of Dr Tierney Park by Jimmy Walsh chairman of Kilkenny County Board will take place on Monday, June 4, at 2.30 p.m. This will be followed by an under-21 match between Kilkenny and Waterford at 3 p.m. no experience is necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. Duties will include environmental work, grass cutting, litter control, spraying, weeding, strimming and general maintenance work. 2.5 days per week/19.5 hours per week (excluding breaks).
The date of commencement is June. Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years of age or over and in receipt of an Irish social welfare payment for one year or more. Please contact your Local Intreo office to apply or alternatively contact Rathnure Killanne Blackstairs CE office: 053 9256650.