Weekly News 21st June 2021

21 June 2021

Kilkenny Parkrun Have you ever thought about joining the Kilkenny parkrun? Now is your chance! Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership is running a female only 6 week in person Couch to 3k programme for complete beginners. The programme will be led by an Athletics Ireland qualified coach and starts on Saturday 19th June @ 9:30am. For more information please contact Sinead: sinead@krsp.ie or call 085 8782773. To book your place visit https://bit.ly/3pe1SGG


Good to see the local Community Lotto back in action: Results for the draw on 14th June 2021 Winning Numbers : 6,29.35 - No Winner. Draw for 5 winners of €30 -.Declan Dunne ( Malachy Hogan ), Adrian Murphy ( Malachy Hogan ), Jackie Kenneally ( Jackie Kenneally ), Nigel Hawe ( Marie Kelly ), Josie Prendergast (Joan Phelan ).. The Jackpot for next week 21st June is € 1,900. Venue - St. Leonards Hall, Dunnamaggin.


Dunnamaggin Development Group: JUne 15th saw roasry being celebrated at the newly repainted grotto in Baurscobe. It was very well attended and it is hoped that rosary will take place there once a month. Watch our facebook page for the dates Dunnamaggin Community New. The second Market in Madge's Garden takes place this coming Sunday June 27th from 11am to 4pm in the centre of Dunnamaggin. Lots of food and craft stalls, children's activities, raffle, BBQ and a Pop Up Café. This week a Children's Art Competition will take place. Draw a picture of how you envisage Madge's Garden will look, put your name and contact details on the back and bring it along on Sunday morning to the Café before 12.30pm. Connect again with neighbours and friends (now we can) at a socially distanced two metres at the Market in Madge's Garden 11am to 4pm June 27th.



Kilkenny Volunteer Centre is currently recruiting volunteers to join the Kilkenny Welcome Team 2021. Welcome Team volunteers will be on hand on the streets of Kilkenny during the busy tourist season (July and August). They will play a vital part in welcoming visitors and giving first-hand information about must see attractions, public facilities and interesting pieces of information about the city. You do not have to be a history buff in order to volunteer, training will be provided and volunteers will be given information packs to hand out to visitors. This is a fun, sociable opportunity to greet people from all over Ireland and farther afield and show them why Kilkenny is one of the best places in the world to visit! Visit volunteerkilkenny.ie for more info.


ALONE’S National Support Line for older people


ALONE’S National Support Line was established in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, but it is now a dedicated number/line for older people all over the country. Older people are encouraged to call 0818 222 024 for support, advice, and information seven days a week from 8am – 8pm. ALONE’s support line has become the leading national number for ‘Community Call’, an initiative that links local and national Government with the community and voluntary sectors to provide support to older people and those who are at risk at this time. This partnership is crucial in mobilising a rapid response in every county to make sure everyone is looked after.


We work with all older people, including those who are lonely, isolated, frail or ill, homeless, living in poverty, or are facing other difficulties. We provide an integrated system of Support Coordination, Practical Supports, Befriending, a variety of Phone Services, Social Prescribing, Housing with Support, and assistive technology. We use support plans, provide a point of contact for access to health, social care, housing, transport and other arising needs using technology and other services and activities to improve physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.


National Water Safety Awareness Week National Water Safety Awareness Week takes place from June 14th – June 20th 2021. During the week, Water Safety Ireland’s national campaign will communicate important water safety messages to the Irish public. The central theme for this year is ‘Better Safe, Than Sorry’ – reminding us all to take necessary care when on, near or in water. Further details can be found at www.watersafety.ie/national-water-safety-awareness-week/


Pride in Kilkenny 2021 June is Pride month and to mark this special occasion Kilkenny Leader Partnership is teaming up with the Butler Gallery to programme a series of events and activities which will be just the start of a prolonged process of mutual cultural and artistic engagement with LGBTQ communities across Kilkenny and further afield. Visit butlergallery.ie for events.


Minister O’Brien Launches the Summer Stars Programme for 2021


Mr. Joe O’Brien has launched the Summer Stars Reading Adventure, which is a reading programme that will take place in library branches over the summer months. This programme is being supported by a range of online activities such as story time sessions, quizzes and a national short story competition taking place in public libraries throughout the country. The National Summer Stars Reading Adventure is part of the Right to Read literacy initiative that encourages children to enjoy the fun and pleasure of reading and to participate in reading and a range of events and activities at their library.


Windgap Camogie -  We had a wonderful weekend of Camogie Games. The Senior girls played a challenge match against Piltown their first match of the season and their Manager Niall and Selectors Bob Mick & Chloe were delighted with their work rate. The county under 16's won there match  v Wexford on the panel was Ali Kennedy and Denise Foley. In Croke Park Denise Gaule and Michaela Kenneally line out for the  Kilkenny Senior Team at 7.30pm on Sunday evening full report next week.