Weekly News 22nd Aug 2022

22 August 2022

Dunnamaggin Market at Madge's Garden: After a massive success last year, we are very excited to host our Vintage market again on August 28th, 11.30am to 4pm. We would like to invite you all to join us for afternoon tea. As we have no BBQ on Sunday booking for Afternoon Tea is advised through our facebook page Dunnamaggin Community News.
It is the last weekend before the kids go back to school and what a better way to catch up with your friends than to come along to our teddy bears picnic from 12noon - all you need is your teddy bear and blanket. There is a café and sweet shop and lots of games available.
Once again we are holding our annual Best vintage dressed competition at 2pm with a guest judge and a fab prize. All ages welcome.


Local Lotto Results for August 15th Winning Numbers : 5 ,7 ,15 .
No Winner. Winners of Draw for 5 x € 30. Pauline Flynn ( Pauline Flynn ),Seamus Knox ( Malachy Hogan ), Anne Connolly ( Marie Kelly ),DHC ( DHC ), Sarah Doherty ( Joan Phelan ). Jackpot next week August 22nd € 1,750
Venue Townsend's, Dunnamaggin at 9pm. All welcome



Kells Kings Chairty Cycle Less than 2 weeks to go until one of Kilkenny's finest cycling events takes to the road on September 3rd ! A fantastic 116km (or 85km) of lumpy and bumpy roads taking in some of Kilkennys finest scenery. Finishing back in the picturesque Kells village, where you get some complimentary gourmet food and can re-live the cycle over a cool beverage in the Motte and Bailey Bar and Lounge ! What are you waiting for book now on the following link


https://coisnore.ie/online2/


Kilkenny Volunteer Centre - We have lots of new roles for the Autumn. Mind you with the weather we are having it feels like a long summer!
L'arche Kilkenny are looking for various volunteers with an interest in gardening , culinary skills and general interest in supporting their centres in Callan and Kilmogany .
Irish Wheelchair Association would love to hear from interested volunteers. They are looking for volunteer drivers and volunteers for support in their garden.
Community Radio Kilkenny City would love to hear from any volunteers who would like to join their board. In particular they are in need of a secretary .
Cois Nore are looking for Link Volunteers to help support their service users. Volunteers will support anyone who has had a cancer diagnosis.
Teac Tom are keen to hear from volunteers who would like to be part of their fundraising and events team . This is a great opportunity to put some of those great ideas you have to a good cause !
For more information or to register your interest see www.volunteerkilkenny.ie or call 0892584946


Droichead Family Resource Centre are now enrolling for the Moving on Programme commencing in September 2022. Get Driver Theory, Driving Lessons and Test
preparation while training in Employment Skills including Safepass, HACCP and First Aid. Training allowance paid subject to DSP entitlements. For more information
contact Droichead Family Resource Centre on (056) 7755660. Kilkenny Parents Hub will be held in Droichead Family Resource Centre on
Wednesday 24 th August from 9.30am-12.30pm. This is a confidential drop in support and advice service for parents / guardians of children 0-18. Family Support Services
are available Mon- Fri. For more information call, email or text our Support Workers. Jess (085) 8564950 developmentworker@droicheadfrc.ie Carmel (083) 2098069 familysupport@droicheadfrc.ie
Droichead Family Resource Centre has a Fully Funded Part Time Course starting in September 2022 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am-12.30pm. If you are
interested in Healthcare and would like a QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Qualification, contact Back to Education Initiative on (056) 7701020 or email btei@kkadulted.ie for more information. Look out for upcoming courses & workshops throughout the Autumn in Droichead including : First Aid Responder, Fitness and Gentle Movement Classes, Pottery & Art Classes , Dance and Photography. For more information contact Droichead Family Resource Centre on (056) 7755660.
Did you know that there is a low cost typing and photocopying service available in Droichead Family Resource Centre ? For more information and to keep up to date
with all of the services , supports and community groups available at Droichead follow us on Instagram and Facebook or call the centre on (056) 7755660.


PPN News - We are delighted to inform you that on Saturday 17th September Kilkenny PPN together with Waterford, Carlow, Wexford and Tipperary PPNs will be hosting a South East Region Environmental event in the Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle from 9.30am to 2pm for our members promoting all things sustainable and climate action. Speakers will include Michael Ewing (Environmental scientist & lifelong activist), Eanna ni Lamhna (Irish biologist, Author and Enviromental consultant), Breda Maher (Climate Action Regional Officer), Jeanette O'Brien (Climate Officer Carlow County Council) and Waterford Comhairle na nOg & Comhairle Project Environment. The event will by facilitated by Jen Harris, CEO of Waterford Sustainable Living Initiative. Lunch will be provided in the Pembroke hotel from 2pm. More information to follow.