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CLOUGHBAWN GAA
Congratulations to the 1993 Cloughbawn senior hurling team, who were honoured in Wexford Park on Sunday, October 21, as the Jubilee team. The team received their presentation during half time of the senior game.
Well done again to Sarah Greene, who had the honor of singing the National Anthem for the second week running.
Good luck to the intermediate team who will contest the replay on Saturday, October 27, in Wexford Park against Fethard. All updates and photos on our Facebook page.
SPLIT-THE-POT
The winner of this week’s splitthe-pot, drawn in the Cloc Ban, is Sam Earle, Tomfarney. The pot was €224. Proceeds help in the maintenance of your village.
CLOUGHBAWN GPA
Cloughbawn GPA would like to thank all landowners in our region for their continued support and assistance. We would like to re-assure all landowners that all our members are covered by the IFA insurance approved scheme and carry identification while hunting and shooting on your land. We are always available for vermin control or for any other assistance we can offer, please contact any local member or secretary Myles Somers 087 2877979. come along. Suitable for up to seven years.
Halloween Lego workshop will take place on Friday from 11 a.m. to midday Limited places for this please ring to book at 056 7794178 over seven years only.
The new library morning book club’s next meeting will take place on November 8 at 11 a.m. Come along for a cuppa and a chat.
We are taking names for a new ‘Helping Hand with Technology’ class in conjunction with Duiske College students. It will be one to one sessions and you can bring your tablet, computer or phone to the class. If you would like to book please contact us at 056 7794178.
AID FOR OLDER PEOPLE
Local Cllr Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere would like to make people aware of a new grant aid which might benefit older people in the community. The Housing Aid for Older People Grant Scheme 2019 is now open and will be open to applicants over age 66 for a period of six weeks till November 23.
Eligible works include the following:Re-wiring, Roof repair/ replacement, Window and door replacement, Heating installation/ upgrade.
Please contact Chap at 086 4666409 or email petercleereff@ and he would be more than happy to help or provide information around this scheme.
LOTTO
The numbers drawn were 12, 15, 16 and 21, and there was no winner. Next week’s lotto jackpot stands at €10,000, Reserve €1,350, Consolation winners of €30each were Carmel Kinsella, Michael Coleman, Diane, Zoe, Conor, and fionn, John Doyle, and Martin Murry. Tickets available from all local outlets or from any committee member.
CITIZENS INFORMATION
The Citizens Information office in Main Street Graiguenamanagh is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. This is a free private and confidential information service.
TIDY TOWNS JACKPOT
Last week’s results are first prize – Sarah Kelly – €209. Second prize – Eileen Murphy – €50. Third Prize – TOBY c/o M Ryan’s –€25.
ALDI
Aldi’s new superstore is progressing fast and is expecting to be up an running at the end November in time for the Christmas rush. Well lane is being resurfaced at the moment as part of the project. further enquiries please contact Teresa at 087 1349770.
JEWELLERY WORKSHOP
Would you like to learn the ancient art of Viking Knit, Wire Jewellery? The place to be is Cois Abhainn, Inistioge on Saturday, November 24, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. It promises to be a fun and relaxed class with step by step instructions. All materials and tools will be provided to make your very own Viking Knit Wire bracelet or necklace. The cost of the workshop is €35. For further information or to book a place please contact Eimear at 086 3330674 or visit info@eimearvizedesigns.com. October 16, from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. for older members of the community. The cost is €3 and all are welcome.
KINDLING FOR SALE
The members of the Shamrock Men’s Shed are selling bags of kindling for only €1.20 per bag. If you would like to buy kindling the Men’s Shed is in Raheen Family Resource Centre every Monday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.