Tinahely

FIRST RESPONDERS

Tinahely CFR are hosting their annual fundraising coffee morning on Saturday, June 10, at 10 a.m. Please come along and support this wonderful communi- ty service and even try your hand at CPR on the Market Square. Everyone welcome. ELLEN KINCH MEMORIAL CUP

The Ellen Kinch Memorial Cup will take place this year on Saturday, June 10, in Tinahely GAA Pitch. A great day of fun is guaranteed.. All support is welcome.

KILCOMMON BBQ

Tinahely and Carnew Union of Parishes barbecue and Funday is Sunday, June 11, at the Rectory, Kilcommon. Food will be served from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Steak and Salads with Dessert €20; Children’s Burger Meal €5. Lots of fun for all the family.

TINAHELY FARM SHOP

Classes at the Farm Shop in June: Basket making on June 17 come and learn how to make a basket out of willow; or learn how to make a garden sculpture out of chicken wire on June 24; both classes €85 this includes morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and materials for your class. Please call Philip at 087 8168457 to book a place.

PHOTO COMPETITION

An Online Photography Competition is being run for children under 12 years of age. Spot the signs of spring on the Railway Walk and its extension over the next few weeks and take your best photo. Email it, with the name and age to info@tinahely. ie or post on the event page of Facebook Tinahely Community Projects to be entered. First, second and third prize. Have fun and ENJOY.

TINAHELY WALKING CLUB

On Sunday, June 11, the walk will be at Kilbrannish – St John’s Hill (Grade B, 17km, four hours) meeting in Tinahely at 9.30 a.m., Bunclody car-park at 10 a.m. On Sunday, June 18, the walk will be at Lugnaquilla (Grade A, 20km, six hours) meeting in Tinahely at 9.30 a.m., or Fenton’s Pub 10 a.m.

Please ensure to wear proper walking boots, to bring adequate food and drink and to pack (or wear) rain gear.

GAA LOTTO

On Monday, May 29, the numbers drawn were 1, 9, 11 and 17. Bonus No. 2: No jackpot winner. FIve match-three winners: Adam Myers, Tony Darcy, John O’Shea, Paul Kinsella and Seán Pollard. Next lotto jackpot €6,200. Next draw in O’Connors on Tuesday, June 6.

FR PETER MCVERRY.

Well known campaigner for the homeless Fr Peter McVerry will celebrate Mass with Fr Raymond Gahan in St Kevin’s Church, Kilaveney on Saturday, July 8, at 7.30 p.m. Fr McVerry’s life work has been to provide practical support to homeless people and other vulnerable groups. Fr McVerry will give the homily at this Mass. The theme of the homily will be ‘Homelessness – a challenge for the Gospel’.

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Tinahely Community Employment CLG wish to recruit a General Operative, who will be based in the Town Center of Tinahely, Co.Wicklow. This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. Start/end dates: To be confirmed. Hours per week: 19.5 Hours. Vacancy Reference Number (ref: #CES-2035236)

Tinahely Community Employment CLG also wish to recruit three Fishing Park Operatives, who will be based in the National Disabled Angling Facility (NDAF) Fishing Park, Aughrim. Vacancy Reference Number (ref: #CES2031313)

Please contact your local DSP Employment Services/Intreo Office to check your eligibility and to apply for these vacancy. Vacancy Reference Numbers will be required. Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over for the childcare, Health and Social Care sectors and 25 years of age or over for all other areas. Applicants must also be in receipt of an Irish social welfare payment for one year or more.

or further Information Please contact Tinahely Community Employment at 087 2174747 or by email tinahelycommunityemployment@eircom.net.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

If you are living with Depression/Anxiety or any other mental health issue, you may benefit from attending the Tinahely mental health support group. Meetings will take place on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.30 p.m. upstairs in the library building in Tinahely. The cost is €5 per session including tea or coffee. For more information contact John Byrne MIACP (Counsellor/Psychotherapist) at 086 3128497.

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