Weekly News 26th Sept 2022

26 September 2022


Local Lotto Winning Numbers for September 19th: 2 ,10 ,26 . No Winner Winners of Draw for 5 x € 30. Bernie McCormack ( Jimmy McCormack ) J & P ( Pat Butler ),John Fitz ( Dunphy's ), Yvonne O Neill ( Aidan Farrell ),Kitty Kehoe 9 Jimmy Kehoe ).
Draw on Monday September 26th for € 2,500 Venue Dunphy's Kilmoganny at 9pm. All Welcome


What's Happening in DUNNAMAGGIN
A massive thank you to everyone that came along today to our Harvest festival last Sunday 25th September. It was a great success… A very big bualadh bos to Saint Leonard’s for their BBQ and games. It was so lovely to see so many happy kids. Thank you to all our store holders and apple press holders for coming along. Well done to the volunteers for the cafe and raffle. the winners of the Apple Pie competition winners were 1st place Ester Taylor 2nd Place Emer Wallace Children Winners - Isabelle Woods /Joseph Woods
the winners of our second annual Scarecrow Competition were 1st place Morgan Cliffe 2nd place Alex & Edee Murphy 3rd place Daniel Moloney Well done to Adam Connery for winning guess the sweets and Morgan Cliffe & Cathal Hickey for winning guess the weight of the pumpkin . Winners of the main raffle were Emeline Byrne, Carmel O'Sullivan,Ben O'Farrell, Mia Byrne, Gwen Walsh, Ray Cody, Misty Doherty and Mary Cody. Well done everyone who entered and especially those who won. We look forward to seeing you all again at our next market on October 30th. In the meantime make sure you get yourselves booked in at Hughes Farm, Kells, Co. Kilkenny R95K882 for some pumpkin picking fun….
The fourth Community Spirit Award will be awarded in November. This year, as last, we have a nomination process in place for people to nominate someone they feel should be acknowledged for their voluntary work and contribution to the parish of Dunnamaggin which encompasses the three villages of Kells, Dunnamaggin and KIlmoganny. Nominations can be sent via private message to our facebook page (Dunnamaggin Community News) saying why your nominee should receive the award. Nomination forms will also be available at the Harvest Market on Sunday September 25th and in local shops soon.


A new Whats App Group has been set up Parish News and Events to inform the whole community of forthcoming events across the three villages of Kells, KIlmoganny and Dunnamaggin. If you wish to be added please text 087 9665020 or 087 7565376 to be added to the group. It is an information only group so admins are the only ones that can post but there are admins from the three villages so if you have some event to highlight or news to impart you contact one of the admins and they will post for you.


Dunnamaggin Development Group are looking for more volunteers to join the DDG . We hold two meetings a month to organise our markets . We have our markets at Easter - June - August - September Harvest Market - October Halloween and Christmas and you don't have to be involved in every one . We work as a team but we all understand that family and work comes first . If you are interested in lending a hand a couple of hours a month please let Cyndi know .It's also a lovely way to make friends and keep up to date with everything going on in the community and also helping to make our community a better place .


NO CONTRACT ! NO COMMITMENT ! JUST FUN ! Contact Cyndi on 0899473002


Dunnamaggin GAA News
Dunnamaggin GAA had their first u7 football blitz . Thanks to all the teams for travelling.
We had Cushinstown 3 teams ,Danesfort 3 teams Railyard 2 teams , Mullinahone 1 team & Dunnamaggin 3 teams . A big thanks to all involved as it was a very well organised event & enjoyed by all the players, coaches & parents . Well done to all the players who put in a great effort in all the games . There was some fantastic skill on show Also a special thanks to Paul Murphy who gave up his time to come out to present the medals to all the players.


Some new volunteer roles at The Volunteer Centre in Kilkenny.
Barnstorm Youth Theatre - would love to hear from anyone interested in supporting their Youth Theatre Programme. Full supervision and support is given. It is a great opportunity to gain some experience with young people and the theatre.
Lets Team Up to Clean Up - Kilkenny Volunteer Centre are supporting this County Council Initiative on Sunday 9th of October. Any groups or individuals who would like to get involved can get in touch with us here to Keep Kilkenny looking its best !
A Dogs Life are looking for Volunteer Dog Foster Carers who are in a position to take a dog into their home to support the agency in the rehoming process.
L'Arche Community in Kilkenny are looking for a number of volunteers to help support the organisation with a Culinary Life Project, Gardening Support and General Volunteer for their Day Services. It is a great opportunity for anyone who has a passion for not just food and gardening but also arts and crafts and supporting adults with an intellectual disability .
Community Radio would love to hear from anyone who is interested in joining their board. Particularly anyone who might have a background in governance, general administration etc.
If you are interested in finding out more please get in touch . Email : info@volunteerkilkenny.ie or Call 0892584946 .


Droichead Family Resource Centre Callan - Knit/ Crochet and Natter, every Friday in Droichead Family Resource Centre from 10-11.30am starting on the 16 th September. Open to all beginners/ improvers/advanced, a tutor will be on hand to show new skills and all materials are provided. €2 per class to cover the cost of teas and coffees. To book your place contact Carmel on (083) 2098069 or familysupport@droicheadfrc.ie.