Graiguenamanagh

SPEED RAMPS

Cllr Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere has welcomed the recent speed ramps that have been put in place in Brandon Crescent and Tobair Bride. These safety measures should make the area safer for all residents and users. Chap thanked Kilkenny County Council for a great job well done.

LOTTO

The numbers drawn were 4, 28, 31 and 32, and there was no winner. Next week’s lotto jackpot stands at €9,800. Consolation winners of €30 each were John Foley, Ballybeg; Dean Whelan; Catherine Doyle, Coolroe; Moe Cushen; Hannie Murphy, Ballybeg. Tickets available from all local outlets or from any committee member.

CITIZENS INFORMATION

The Citizens Information office in Main Street, Graiguenamanagh is closed for annual Holidays and will reopen on Tuesday, August 21, at 10.30 a.m.

TIDY TOWNS JACKPOT

Last week’s results are first prize – Mary Boland – €193. Second prize – Ann Foley – €50. Third Prize – Josey Cahill – €25.

ULLARD MASS

The Ullard Mass Committee would like to thank all who helped for the recent annual Mass at St Fiacre’s church ruins and cemetery at Ullard. To all that cleaned the graves and the Kilkenny County Council, who cut the grass verges on the road sides.

BOOK FESTIVAL

The Town of Books Festival takes place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 24, to August 26 this year.

GRAIG NOTES

Anyone wishing to submit news items, club events, announcements etc can do so by emailing graignotes@outlook.com. Please note deadline is Thursday 6 p.m.