Killavullen

LOTTO

Community Council lotto winners last week were Timmy Buckley in the Haven Bar and Kate O’Connor in Griffin’s Bar. Our sincere thanks to those who support this weekly fundraiser and to the Haven Bar and Griffin’s Bar for hosting it.

SENIOR CITIZEN SOCIAL PARTY

The new date for the senior citizens Party is Friday, January 11, at 8 p.m. in Killavullen Community Centre. We are looking forward to a great night with friends and neighbours.

SVP COLLECTION

St Vincent de Paul annual church gate collection: This year the total amount donated to St Vincent de Paul was €981.65. Thanks to everyone for their generosity and to those who gave up their time to be present to carry out the collection for this local and worthwhile cause.

FARMER’S MARKET

Killavullen Farmer’s Market will host an evening market on December 21 between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Come for a gift, fresh veg and food, Christmas chat and a festive cuppa.

FORÓIGE CLUB

Killavullen Foróige Club will hold a Christmas party in Killavullen Community Centre on Thursday, December 20, between 730 and 9 p.m. for young people aged 12 – 18. There will be Christmas music, games, snacks and more. For further details please contact Barry at 086 7771891.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Our meetings are held once a month, with the exception of July and August, and at these meetings representatives from various areas speak on behalf of their own part of the parish. The meetings are open to one and all, and we would love to see new faces coming to help plan and prepare events and promote our locality. Coming to a meeting is as simple as offering a voice or carrying information to those in the neighbourhood.

Traditionally people don’t want to attend these meetings ‘in case I get a job to do’, nobody is asked to do anything they do not wish to do, ever. It is basically a discussion forum for ideas on how best to do things for the good of our own place. It would be a great New Year Resolution to attend a meeting and to ensure your own part of the parish is represented.

We would like to thank all those who attend meetings, who help organise the various events in the parish and to those who make each of our events a success. We have active subcommittees who work hard to enhance the atmosphere of our parish. We are very fortunate to operate among kind and generous people who are always on hand to bake, make and give up their time for the good of our community. We would also like to acknowledge and thanks those who work so diligently and with pride to keep our village clean and tidy. Ni Neart Go Cur Le Cheile Thank you.