Weekly News 18th Oct 2021

18 October 2021

Mobile Library-will visit Kilmoganny at 3.30pm and Kells at 4.10pm next on November 3rd. Membership is free, including online books, magazines and learning courses. Enquiries to Library HQ tel 056 7794160


Dunnamaggin GAA: U15 Hurlers reach Co.Final Well done to the Dunnamaggin U15 Hurlers who overcame Glenmore last Saturday in Mullinavat to advance to the Roinn B Co.Final against Piltown next Saturday @ 11am (venue TBC).This is a super achievement for this great bunch of lads and we wish them and their management the best of luck.


Dunnamaggin Development Group - We are Creeping it real in Dunnamaggin for our next market in the Old School on October 31st from 11.30am to 4pm. As well as lots of stalls selling all kinds of crafts, paintings and food, there will be a Pop Up Café selling hot food, homemade cakes and tea/coffee. As it is a Halloween themed market we are encouraging everyone to dust off their Witches Hats and Broomsticks and come in fancy dress. KeepSake Photography will be on hand to take a snap from 12.30 to 1.30pm . All entries for the Pumpkin Carving Competition to be left with Cyndi of KeepSake Photography between 11.30am to 12.30pm. Come along and join in the fun. Covid guidelines will be adhered to. Our third Community Spirit Award is open for nominations from all parts of the parish Kells, Kilmoganny and Dunnamaggin - private message our facebook page (Dunnamaggin Community News) with the name of the person you think is deserving of the award - include your reasons why or write it down and stick in the postboxes at the Old School and the gate of Madge's Garden. Closing date is October 31st and nomination forms will be available at the Halloween Market. We hope to present the award during November with an event funded through grant aid received from Kilkenny County Council.



Local Lotto Draw for the 11th October 2021 Winning Numbers : 11,12,27. No Winner. Winners of the Draw for 5 x €30. Catherine Hayes ( John Hayes ),L & H ( Anne Hickey ), E.H.M Ryan ( Ciss Ryan ),Brian O Keeffe ( Malachy Hogan ), Andy, Aideen & Ciaran ( Anne Hickey ) Jackpot for the 18th October ´: € 2,950 Draw Venue : Townsends Bar, Dunnamaggin at 9pm. All Welcome.


Anam Cara - Supporting Parents After Bereavement: is hosting an event on Thursday 21st October at 7pm. Their guest speaker for the evening is Brid Carroll. Brid, is a qualified Psychotherapist and Counselling Supervisor who has worked with a special interest in loss and bereavement issues for over twenty years. She holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Childhood Bereavement with St. Christopher’s Hospice, London and a Higher Diploma in Bereavement Studies from the Royal College of Surgeons and NUI Ireland. Brid has worked with the Irish Hospice Foundation and the HSE as Bereavement Liaison Officer in the HSE South region. Brid is presently counselling children, young people and families dealing with loss and change through death separation and illness. Brid will open the evening with a short talk on parental grief. She will cover the different circumstances of death, whether expected or sudden. She will also talk about the impact a death of a son or daughter has on grieving parents and surviving siblings, along with the complex issues grieving parents must face, highlighting what is normal in the process. After Brid’s talk, there will be an opportunity for parents to talk to our Anam Cara Facilitators and volunteer parents.This would be an appropriate event for any bereaved parents you are in contact with. In particular parents who have been recently bereaved or have not received any bereavement support since the death of their son or daughter. This is a parent only event and they can reserve their place through eventbrite.ie You have any questions, please get in touch with us on any of the numbers below.


Contact Number: RoI Office 00 353 1 4045378/085 2888 888 or NI 02895213120 Email Address:info@anamcara.ie Web Address: www.anamcara.ie



Droichead Family Resource Centre on West Street in Callan is back open and running a variety of community groups. We currently have 1 space in our Babies and Bumps group; a group for expectant parents and those with under 1s; which runs 11am – 12.15pm on Mondays. To book contact Jess on 085 8564950. Our Counselling and Play Therapy services are now taking new referrals. If you or your child is struggling with any issues and you’d like support we may be able to help. Contact Olive on 056 7755660. Creative Parenting Workshop – a one day workshop with Droichead FRC Play Therapist Marie will focus on creative and playful ways to interact with your child while reflecting on the joys and struggles of parenting. The workshop will help parents find ways they can have a more fulfilling relationship with their children as well as finding ways for self-care. €10 per person including lunch. Saturday 6th November. Booking essential as numbers are strictly limited. Olive – 056 7755660 or manager@droicheadfrc.ie Droichead After Schools have some places available at the moment. Working families can get financial support through the National Childcare Scheme. Droichead After Schools pick up from Bunscoil McAuley Rice at 2pm and 3pm and the service runs until 6pm. Contact Lorraine on 087 3413970 or email for more afterschool@droicheadfrc.ie information. Callan Men’s Shed is back at Droichead FRC have changed their opening hours, they are now open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11am – 4pm for members. Droichead FRC is running a Saturday Morning Club for children aged 6-12 years with Dyspraxia/DCD. Booking is via Eventbrite. Contact Olive for more information 0567755660.


Taking the first steps into a new career! Castlecomer Discovery Park is delighted to announce the second year of its Foundation Programme in Adventure Tourism, run in partnership with Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board. Adventure tourism is a great career choice for those who love the outdoors, meeting new people, coaching and being physically active.


The programme includes Raft Building; Orienteering; Forest therapy; High Ropes Instructor Training; Bush craft; fire craft and shelter building; Archery; Nature studies and biodiversity; Team building; Canoeing; Ecology and local heritage; Bike skills and ICT skills. Learners do not need any previous formal qualification and no previous experience is required. It is particularly suitable for learners who wish to progress to employment or further education and training. This course is suitable for young adults in receipt of a DSP payment who would benefit from transitioning back into Education/Training in a very supported environment. If you are a young person aged 18 – 26 and want to try something new which will develop your confidence and help you on the pathway to a career in tourism, then apply at www.fetchcourses.ie using the code 332393 or contact KCETB Training Services on 056 7813014 / tsu.recruit@kilkennycarlowetb.ie