GRAIGUENAMANAGHSCOUTS BULLETINWeekend 10th /11TH September 2016

WEBSITE www.graigscouts.org E-MAIL - graigscouts@eircom.net SCOUT HALLThe Scout Hall and the Meeting room/kitchen upstairs are available for bookings. Please contact Pauline O’ Brien, 087 2207115

BeaversBeavers will return on a new day and time; Thursday’s from6.45 to 8pm. Our first date back is Set 15 th. We look forward to seeing all our old beavers then. Unfortunately we are unable to take any new beavers in September as we only have 3 leaders. If any parents are willing to join Graiguenamanagh Scouting we would then be able to facilitate some new beavers, Thank you.

End of Summer Barrow and Back River Blitz

Calling all Graigue citizens to attend a Barrow and Back River end of summer clean-up! This community event is

sponsored by Mick Doyle’s Bar Ceol agus Craic There will be fun for all the family. Wear your wellies, the water in the back river is very low so it’s an ideal time to clean it out, you never know what treasures you will upend. Troops will start from the Well Lane, up to High Street below Cushen’s and down to where the stream enters the Barrow. We will also tackle the dreaded Himalayan Balsam weed which is spreading all along the banks.

Date and Time: Thursday 15th September 6.30pm

Meet: Mick Doyle’s Arch

Bring: Small plastic bags and some secateurs.

Refreshments and music will be provided by Doyle’s after the clean –up.

Duiske College Parents Association AGMAGM of Duiske College Parents Association will take place on Wednesday 14 September at 8pm in Duiske College. New members are very welcome to join the Parent’s Association.

Mairtin O'Connor Band in CONCERT In Ionad Dara, Goresbridge on Friday 16th September at 8:30pm Tickets: €20

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RATHANNA MARCHING BAND The band are now recruiting new members. At the moment we have few places where we can offer free tuition. This is a great opportunity if you wish to try out any of the following instruments; Tin Whistle, Accordion, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone. Bell Liar and various drums in percussion section. For further details, contact Patsy 085 7720100.

You're Invited: Opening of Final Diocesan Jubilee DoorThe parishes of St Mullins and Graignamanagh have been working hard preparing for the opening of the Holy Door in Duiske Abbey on September 11. They now extend an invitation to people from across the diocese to join them and Bishop Denis for this special celebration.Assembling in St Mullins at 1.00 pm with prayers at St Moling's Well; proceed to walk the Barrow track, to arrive at Upper Tinnahinch Lock for 3.30pm; merge with groups coming from St Fiachra's Well, Ullard and St Michael's Well, Tinnahinch; proceed to Door of Duiske Abbey; 4.00 pm opening of Door and Mass of Thanksgiving, followed by refreshments in Abbey Hall.Why not put the date in your diary and join us for this unique event marking the Jubilee Year of Mercy.Graignamanagh Organising Committee wishes to appeal to groups and organisations in the parish to come along on the day with their banners and join the walk along the Barrow. A bus will be provided to bring people to St. Mullin’s. This bus will be at the Bank at 12.30 and leaves at 12.45. It will bring people back to St Mullins after the Mass, leaving at 5 pm. If travelling to St. Mullins by car, please use the designated car parks, at St. Moling’s well and the field used on Pattern Sunday. Stewards will be on duty to assist and direct you.

Beavers Cubs & ScoutsBeaver Cub and Scout meetings will be resuming in the next few weeks. New leaders are needed in all sections. It is unlikely that the sections will be able to take on new members until new Leaders are in place. If you think you could give a hand and be a leader in any of the sections please contact Group Leader, Paddy Walsh, 0872339414 Scout Leader Darryl Flynn 0872259950 , Cub Leader Eamonn Doherty 0868 6636911 or Beaver Leader Ken Walsh 0868825875

CE VacanciesBarrow Nore Community Services Ltd., Abbey Centre, Graignamanagh.We have the following vacancies on our CE Scheme.1 Housekeeper and 1 Carer in Gahan Home, Graignamanagh.1 Soccer Club Caretaker, and 1 Tidy Towns General Maintenance person.N.B. All applicants must qualify under CE criteria. Call to the Abbey Centre, Graignamanagh for more details, or phone 059/9725893 (9 to 1 daily) or Lily on 0861524544

T.J. COLFER DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRSRepairs and Service to all makes and models phone 087 2972352 1/25

Found: Sum of money found in Clashganny area, phone 086 1246003For Sale: 3 piece suite in perfect condition contact 087 2062368HOUSE FOR SALE– No.3 St Mullins Close, Tinnahinch, a mid-terrace 3 bedroom two storey house. Two large double bedrooms upstairs plus one smaller bedroom, large bathroom with full sized bath and hot-press. Downstairs tiled hallway, small toilet, living room with fireplace, and the fully fitted kitchen with adjoining dining area. Enclosed rear garden not overlooked, parking out front. €98k. Call Charlie on 0867829719 evenings and weekends. 5/10

Killoughternane Music Resumes Wednesday 14 th of September Learn to play traditional Irish music on the tin-whistle, accordion, concertina, fiddle, banjo or mandolin in a warm friendly environment in a group class. Come to music class in Killoughternane Hall on Wednesday nights for the winter and spring. Classes cater for children and adults. Register on Wed. 14 th September @ 6.45pm at Killoughternane Hall. For more information, contact Anna on 086 2290018 or email Killoughternane@gmail.com or Facebook Killoughternane Hall.

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Library NewsJunior Book Club starting in Graiguenamanagh Library on Wednesday, 14th September 3pm-4pm Age 9-12 book your place at the desk or phone 056 7794178

Summer reading challenge could all who took part in the challenge please return their cards to the library by next Saturday 10th September. The cards are needed to allocate tickets for the show in the Watergate Theatre in October.

BUSINESS ADVISORY Clinic: Our confidential advisory service is OPEN to anyone considering a new business start-up and those who are currently operating a small business in County Kilkenny. Clinic is being held in Graiguenamanagh library on Friday 23rd September 10am to 12pm . Ring (056) 7752662 for an appointment.

Free WiFi in Graiguenamanagh LibraryAccess the internet on their own phone and computer systems. This extended service allows more flexible use of space, where users are not limited to the number of PCs available, they can now access and save files/document/emails to their own devices.Library Opening Hours: Tuesday 10-8, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-1.30pm (closed on Saturday of Bank Holiday weekends)

For Sale 2 Real leather chocolate brown 2 seater sofas for sale perfect condition, call 087 4191671 after 5m 05 Hyundai Coupe, NCT to Sep 17, tax to Oct 16, 73000km, full service history, sun roof and alarm, call 087

4191671 after 5pm

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Daytime Café menu Waterside is open 10am to 5pm seven days a week during September

Breakfast All day breakfast(Full Irish/toast/tea or coffee) €8.95

Scrambled Egg with Smoked Salmon €7.95

SoupSoup of the day (served with our own home made brown bread) €4.95

Pitta Tasty Pitta Breads with fresh fillingsRoast Chicken with Chilli Mayonnaise €7.95Smoked Salmon & Avocado €7.95Bacon Lettuce & Tomato €7.95

4 County Brunch A delicious combination of Kilkenny’s Lavistown Cheese & Stafford’s Wexford Sausage on a Waterford Blaa, served with a bottle of O’Haras(Carlow) Craft Beer €12.00

Blaa Delicious soft white bap with a range of tasty fillingsHillwalkers (Cheddar, ham & Pickle) €6.95Fishermans (Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese & Chive) €6.95(Push) Biker Blaa (Roast Chicken & Garlic Mayonnaise) €6.95Sandwiches A selection of Fresh Cut Sandwiches are available.Choice of filling from one of the following €5.95Ham & Cheese, Egg Salad, Chicken & Mayonnaise, or Salmon & Cream Cheese.Desserts

Fruit Scone with Butter and Jam €2.50

Apple Tart with Fresh Cream €4.50

Ice-cream Selection(3 flavours) €4.50Crepe with Stewed Apple & Ice Cream €4.95

Warm Chocolate Cake/Vanilla Ice Cream €4.95

Snacks Pumpkin Seed Flapjack €2.00

Spotty Choc Cookie €2.00

Beverages Tea €2.00 Herbal teas€2.00

Coffee €2.30 Cappucino €2.80Latte €2.80Espresso €2.30Milk €1.20

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Soft Drinks(CocaCola,7UP, Club Orange) €2.40 Orange juice/Grapefruit juice/Apple Juice €1.50 Hot Chocolate in a mug! €2.50

Full range of drinks available from the bar

Duiske College is still accepting applications for the following Adult Education courses:

Outdoor Sports and Recreation QQI Level 5This course equips successful candidates with the experience and qualifications to instruct people in outdoor sports, including kayaking, orienteering and biking among other sports. The area of outdoor recreation is one that has increased in popularity in Graiguenamanagh over the past number of years, and graduates can set up their own business, or work part or full time for existing businesses. There are 5 places left on this course.

Creative Media QQI Level 5This course includes modules in animation, drawing and digital photography, among other subjects. It prepares students to work in the areas of art and animation, an area that Kilkenny is particularly strong in. It is also a very good course to use as a foundation course to enter Third Level Art courses (we have progression agreements with LIT, WIT and Carlow IT). Graduates of this course can also progress to our Level 6 Visual Art course. There are 8 places left on this course.

Business and Computer Studies Level 5 This course includes modules in word processing, payroll, bookkeeping, spreadsheets and database, among other subjects. Successful graduates will have the skills and qualifications to go directly into the workplace, in business and office environments. This course can also be used to progress to Third Level courses (again, we have Progression Agreements with Carlow IT and WIT, to make the transition easier for students). It is also an excellent course for school leavers, as a way to gain computer skills before they set off for college. There are 6 places left on this course.

REMEMBER: ALL COURSES CAN LEAD TO 400 CAO POINTS FOR ENTRY TO COLLEGE

Please see brochure in bulletin for further information on courses At present, our Level 6 courses are full, but we are still taking names for a waiting list Application forms available online (www.duiskecollege.ie) or from Duiske College Courses begin on Wednesday 14 September, information morning on Tuesday 13 September Eligible students are entitled to the Back to Education Allowance

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JOHN PAUL PHELAN T.D.

Offices at: 25 Market Street Dáil EireannThomastown, Leinster House,Co. Kilkenny Kildare Street,

Dublin 2Tel: 056 7793210 Tel: 01 6184202Fax: 056 7793211 Fax: 01 6184303

Email: johnpaul.phelan@oireachtas.ieCLINIC AT DOYLE’S PUB, MAIN STREET, EVERY THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM

6.00p.m. to7.00pm.

Citizens Information CentreMain StreetPhone No. 059-9724955 – new number 0761-077900

Are you entitled to additional benefits due to reduced income?You may be entitled to a Rent or Mortgage Interest Supplement, GP Visit Card or Family Income Supplement.If you need information re pension entitlements etc. drop into Citizens Information and find out more.

This is a private and confidential service. We are open Tuesday Thursday and Friday mornings 10.30a.m. to 12.30 p.m. If you require information outside these hours please contact the office in Kilkenny on 0761077910BulletinFor Sale/Wanted/to Let. Personal Notices are €2.00 Business Cards €4

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Full page (handed in or e-mailed pre-typed) €12 - Half Page (pre-typed) €6Full Page (handed in un-typed) €20 - Half Page (un-typed) €10Please note all handwritten items must be left in by 5pm on Tuesday each week, otherwise items can be emailed up to 3pm on Wednesday each week to graigscouts@eircom.net

Split The PotThis Weeks Winners – Week 113 Monday 5th September

1st Prize – Emlyn Holden - €478.502nd Prize – Jim Cleere & Liam Maher - €75.003rd Prize – Joey Brett & Bridie Grace - €50.00

Congratulations to allPrizes can be collected every Friday afternoon from Doran’s Supervalu

Please ensure to include a contact number on the envelope so that you may be contacted as soon as the draw is over

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Lotto: The Lotto Jackpot now stands at €20,000. Reserve Jackpot €16,350The numbers drawn were 1, 3, 10 & 24 and there was no winner. Consolation winners of €30 each were Kevin Moran, Ned Barron, Patsy Cushen, Carmel Kinsella & Ann FoleyTickets are on sale in Local Businesses and from Committee members costing €2Next draw on Mon 12th Sept 2016 at 9pm in O’Driscoll’s Bar. All are welcome.

U-12 Regional Go Games Finals: The Games that were postponed last weekend due to weather conditions are refixed in Graiguenamanagh GAA grounds this SATURDAY. (Group of three only). First game 9.45am sharp ... Graiguenamanagh V Piltown. Second game 10.45am Piltown V St. Lachtains . Third Game - 12.00pm Graiguenamanagh v St. Lachtains. Each player receives a medal. One referee required and refreshments provided by Graiguenamagh. Thank you to the host club and we hope all ensure this is a competitive and memorable mornings hurling for all. If you have a few hours to spare Saturday morning come up and enjoy the youngsters put on a display of hurling.

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Fixtures:Our U14’s are out in the 1st round of the Roinn B Championship this evening Wed 07th Sept in Johns’ Park @ 6.30pm. The opposition will be provided by Galmoy/Windgap. All support for the boys greatly appreciated.

Sat 17th Sept Graignamanagh Club will host the Intermediate Hurling League game between Young Irelands & Glenmore @ 2pm in Dr. Tierney Park. A nice opportunity to see some of our County stars in action on the Club scene.

On Sunday 18th we have our own Junior hurlers involved in the final league game of the series. We are pitted against Barrow Rangers and a win in this would see us top the table in our group and leave us nicely positioned for the Championship. The game will take place in Dr. Tierney Park @ 11.30am. The Club officials and Committee members will have a hectic weekend ahead to ensure everything runs smoothly.

All the breaking news on our website www.graignamanagh.gaa.ie & also on our facebook page

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