Weekly News 2nd August 2021

02 August 2021

Local Lotto Draw - 26th July 2021. Winning numbers : 20, 25, 28. No Winner. Winners of 5 x € 30. Deirdre Hayes ( John Hayes ),Benny Smyth ( Breda Smyth ), Deirdre Rohan ( Niamh O Donovan ),Gavin O Keeffe ( Edward Moran ),Karen Kirwan ( kathleen Kirwan ).


Jackpot next week : 2nd August € 1,300. Draw takes place every Monday in St. Leonards' Hall Dunnamaggin @ 9.00 pm All welcome


Dunnamaggin Development Group - will be hosting our First Vintage Event on Sunday August 29th . Afternoon Tea - Best Dressed Competitions - Vintage Cars - Vintage Clothing - Teddy Bears Picnic and lots of Prizes. Put the date in your diary - More details next week.



L’Arche Kilkenny are requesting applications for new Local Committee members
Our mission is to make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities revealed through mutually transforming relationships. L’Arche Kilkenny need additional skills and knowledge for our Local Committee to assist with taking the community forward in the coming years. L’Arche Kilkenny is part an international organisation, which has communities in 38 Countries in five continents and 153 communities. In Ireland we are a voluntary organisation governed by a non-executive Board of Directors and Trustees. Member of a local committee: The Local Committee support and advise the Kilkenny community, Community leader and support the work of the Board. Skills needed: Knowledge of and an interest in the active inclusion of people with an intellectual disability in society and in keeping with the mission of L’Arche. General business management skills, HR, collaborating with state bodies such as the HSE, Finance and Accounting skills. Commitment of Members of the local committee: Members of the local committees are asked to attend committee meetings every 6-8 weeks and if available, to participate in various subgroups that may be established from time to time. Local committee members are voluntary appointments. Anyone wishing to apply for membership of the L’Arche Kilkenny Local Committee should contact Chris Hayes at director@larchekilkenny.ie



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.