Weekly News 14th Feb 2022

14 February 2022

Dunnamaggin Development Group are delighted to see the return of our Fortnightly Community Gatherings in The Old School. The first one took place last Sunday February 13th and it was wonderful to welcome everyone back after almost two years. The next intergenerational gathering that consists of tea and coffee and a chat with friends and neighbours for the adults and a children's corner with juice and crayons and colouring books will take place on Sunday 27th. Looking forward to seeing you all then. The monthly markets will return to Madges Garden in April and continue until December. Our AGM will take place on Sunday March 13th as part of that weeks Community Gathering. The Vision for Dunnamaggin is being completed and will be launched soon.


Local Lotto Results for Draw 7th February 2022 Winning numbers : 4.9.17. No Winner. Winners of Draw for 5 x € 30. Ella Moore ( Townsends ).A & T Paice ( Cis Ryan ), Jimmy Kehoe ( Jimmy Kehoe ),Sarah Davis ( Anne Hickey ), Philip Tallon ( Malachy Hogan ). Jackpot for next week February 14th is €5,500. Draw takes place in Delaney's Kells at 9pm. All welcome.


Dunna Dash is BACK Sunday March 6th. Dunna Dash isn't just for runners.. it's the perfect chance to get on your walking shoes, grab a friend and get out the door for a stroll or power walk around our scenic Dunnamaggin loop!! Registration at St Leonards NS at 11am. Adults €10, Children €5, Families €20. Prizes for first male, female and juvenile. This year will see the return of the “Kiddies 1km Dash” for school children from 3rd class down and will start at 11.45am. All children will receive a medal for this event. The main Dunna Dash will start at 12 noon. Refreshments afterwards in the school.


Dunnamaggin Ladies Football Club: LIDL STAMP REWARDS FOR LGFA CLUBS are back!!! Please support Dunnamaggin LGFC when shopping in Lidl.


Certified Community First Responder Course! The Voluntary emergency services group are holding a Community First Responder training day delivered by Kilkenny Civil Defence, Order of Malta and The Irish Red Cross.


The following topics will be covered:


* Adult and Child CPR and using a Defibrillator.


* Basic life support of victims of Heart Attack,


* Cardiac Arrest and Choking.


* Recognising signs of a stroke.


Numbers are limited so please email: kilkennycivildefence@gmail.com with your name/ group and contact details to secure a place by 21st February The proceeds are going to the upkeep of Kilkenny City Defibrillators.



Services offered by Saint Christopher's Cancer Care Transport Services.


This is a service offered to people from Kilkenny/Waterford and Tipperary We are a non for profit patient transport service run by volunteers from all of the Emergency Services to support members of the community who have a cancer diagnosis and need extra help to get to essential appointments and for patients on their final journey home. The facebook link is @christopherscommunity. Contact details for the service are saintchristophersts@gmail.com



Living well programme 2022 - bookings now open!


Living Well is a free group Self-Management programme for adults living with long-term health conditions or caring for someone with a long-term health condition. The programme runs online for six weeks. A key part of Living Well is setting goals that you want to achieve. Each week you learn how to reach these goals by making an action plan. You also get support from the group to problem solve. The programme for people in County Kilkenny starts on Saturday 19 February 2022


If you are interested in taking part in this programme or would like more information, please call Catriona Renwick 087 2939881 or email catriona.renwick@hse.ie



Consultation meetings
Healthy rivers and catchments benefit biodiversity, climate and communities and this is your chance to have a say. The Local Authority Waters Programme will host a series of online consultation meetings which will provide you with information on the water quality in Kilkenny’s rivers, with time for discussion on local issues. The Kilkenny sessions will take place on Tuesday 22nd February @ 7.30pm for the Kilkenny, Thomastown, Castlecomer and Callan areas Further details/registration at https://lawaters.ie/rbmp-public-meetings-2022/ or contact your local Community Water Officer Ann Phelan at aphelan@lawaters.ie or LAWPRO Head Office at 052 616 6237.


Windgap Camogie Notes: Congratulations to Kilkenny camogie Minors who have qualified for a quarter-final spot at least after a 0-15 to 0-10 over Clare on Sunday in the Tesco Ireland Minor A Championship. The referee deemed the pitch in Fr McNamara park unplayable before throw in today so the game had to be moved to Killmaley. Well done to Nathania Jackson & Ali Kennedy on the panel. Congratulations also to DCU and especially to our club player Gillian Costello in their comprehensive win over UCD in the 3rd level camogie Ashbourne Cup Final DCU: 1-14 UCD: 0-5