Weekly News 25th Oct 2021

25 October 2021

Saturday October 30th a clean up of Dunnamaggin Graveyard will take place from 2pm. Organised by Dunnamaggin Development Group all are welcome to help.
On Sunday October 31st at the Old School We are Creeping it real at our Halloween Market which begins at 11.30am. Alongside the lovely craft and food stalls there will be a pumpkin carving competition, an opportunity to have your scary photo taken by Cyndi from 12.30 to 1.30pm, and a games area for the children to engage in all the Halloween activities. We are encouraging everyone to dust off their Witches Hats and Broomsticks and come in fancy dress. All entries for the Pumpkin Carving Competition to be left with Cyndi of KeepSake Photography between 11.30am to 12.30pm. . As usual there will be a Pop Up Café and a Raffle. Don't forget your nomination for the Community Spirit Award for drop off in the box. Remember nominations from all parts of the parish, Kells, Kilmoganny and Dunnamaggin are welcome.


Dunnamaggin GAA: Co. Final Sponsorship A big thank you to Bill McCormack Groundworks Ltd for Sponsoring Kit for the U15's ahead of their Co. Final today.



U15 Roinn B Hurling Co.Champions Well done to the Dunnamaggin U15 Hurlers who were crowned county champions in a very windy Dunmore on Saturday Last. In a repeat of the league final they were placed against fellow southern side Piltown who had won out on that occasion. It as a bright but very breezy day in Dunmore and Piltown elected to play with the strong breeze in the first half. Dunnamaggin got a great start when Scott McDonald opening the scoring with a point from play which was closely followed with one from Cathal Buckley. These were however to be Dunnamaggins only scores of the quarter with Piltown owning the quarter. They put huge pressure on the Dunnamaggin backs and Dunnamaggin Goalie Tim Doherty who had some very dangerous high ball to contest with. Eoin Hogan got in for a well worked goal and the O’Brien brothers of Niall and Cathal added four points between them. Dunnamaggin 0:2 to Piltown 1:04 at the water break. Dunnamaggin used the water break to good effect to reset and make a few positional changes. Niall got another point for Piltown to stretch their lead but Dunnamaggin were playing better and creating scoring chances. Cathal Buckley put over a free which he immediately followed up with a goal when he found himself in the right place at the right time from a long ball in to bring it to a 3-point game. Piltown and Dunnamaggin traded points but that gap remained at half time which the Dunnamaggin lads would take considering they were 6 down at one stage against a strong breeze. HT Dunnamaggin 1:05 Piltown 1:08
The second half would turn out to be a much different affair as with the Piltown puck outs now not going as far against the strong breeze the Dunnamaggin forwards were able to put huge pressure on and within a few mins of the restart it was a drawn game. Cathal Buckley then popped over a free and then a bit of luck fell the Dunnamaggin lad’s way when a shot in by Cathal took a deflection and into the back of the net. 1:04 on the bounce. Piltown are too good a side to just lie down and they responded immediately with 3 points to leave just one point between the sides. The Dunnamaggin players however were hurling with huge belief as we headed to the second water break the backs lead by Captain Eoin Shiel and Full back Pierce Costello were putting in a ferocious effort in to snuff out any further scores. Cathal put over another free and then Noah Cahill popped over one from play, just reward for the effort he put in throughout. Cathal tagged on another free just before the water break to give it Dunnamaggin 2:12 Piltown1:11 at the water break. The last quarter served up some super hurling, displaying heart commitment and will to win on both sides. No side wanted to lose and were fighting for every ball such was the contest that it yielded only one score a piece Brian Hickey popped over a point and Piltown matched it. This was enough to give Dunnamaggin a 4-point win to crown them County Champions after a super game of hurling from both sides. FT Dunnamaggin 2:13 Piltown 1:12.


Panel:- Tim Doherty, Conor Lawton, Pierce Costello, Sean Rossiter, David Moore, Eoin Shiel (C ), Thomas Deegan, Ciaran Hickey, Jamie Tallon, Scott McDonald, Sean Lawton, Brian Hickey, John Hayes, Cathal Buckley, Noah Cahill, Daniel Hayes Darwish, Liam Davis, Cathal Rossiter, Ian McDonald, Jake O’Neill, Jake Butler, Conor Aylward, Darragh Lyons, Ross O’Neill, Shay Delaney, Aaron McCormack, James Moore, Edward Moylan, Cormac Holden, Stephen Walsh. Management Noel Lahart, Niall McCormack, William Phelan, Brian O’Shea, Philip Tallon. Sponsors:- Hughes Farming & Bill McCormack Groundworks Ltd.


Local Lotto Draw for the 18th October 2021 Winning Numbers : 5,7,33. No Winner. Winners from the Draw for 5 x € 30. K Peters ( Jimmy McCormack ),Pat Delehunty ( Ellen Delehunty ),E H & M Ryan ( Ciss Ryan),Emer Wallace ( Ellen Delehunty ),Paddy leahy ( Ciss Ryan ) Jackpot Monday October 25th :€ 3,100 Venue Delaneys Bar Kells, at 9pm all welcome.


Bingo every Saturday @ 8.30 pm in Kilmoganny. All Welcome
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


Droichead Family Resource Centre on West Street in Callan is now taking new referrals for our Counselling and Play Therapy services. If you or your child is struggling with anything 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. Working families can get help towards the cost using 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 afterschool@droicheadfrc.ie Callan Men’s Shed are selling bags of kindling for €2 – pop up to the shed 11am – 4pm Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays to pick up a bag or two and support your local Men’s Shed.Droichead FRC is running a Saturday Morning Club for children aged 6-12 years with Dyspraxia/DCD. It starts on Saturday 6th November and is €35 for 6 weeks. Booking is via Eventbrite, search ‘Droichead Family Resource Centre’. For more information 0567755660.


Kilkenny Volunteer Centre: Nominations are in ! We had a fantastic response and are thrilled to see all the amazing work happening in the county. Thank you to all who have sent in nominations and best of luck to everyone ! We have lots of new roles coming in


Arthritis Ireland - Kilkenny branch would love the support of new board / committee members
Kilkenny Helping the homeless are looking for Volunteers to help them pack food parcels for families in need.
Droichead Family Resource centre in Callan are looking for Board Members and also the support of Afterschool' Programme Volunteers
English Conversation Volunteers are also needed in various Community Centres around the county.
Anyone wanting to get involved or find out more please get in touch on www.volunteerkilkenny.ie or 0892584946