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BACK ON TRACK.
Fit4Life has resumed at Castlecomer Community School - it will continue each Wednesday at 7pm at the running track. Many registered last Wednesday for 2012 - registration will continue this week for others who wish to renew or begin participation. The programme accommodates all levels of activ... Click
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Added:25/01/2012
WATER & SEWERAGE UPGRADES.
Interim Upgrade works commence this year on the Castlecomer Sewerage Treatment Plant. In all some €720,000 has been earmarked for the works which are a welcome boost for the economical, social and environmental needs of the area. Meanwhile the good news gets better with a total of €2,500,0... Click
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Added:25/01/2012
CHAMPIONS.
Castlecomer CS Win All Ireland Hurling ACCS Roinn B Championship.
All Ireland Association Community Comprehensive Schools Championship 2011.
Castlecomer Community School won their first All Ireland Hurling title in the ACCS Championship competition.
They defeated Gort Community School in the Roin... Click
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Added:25/01/2012
DISCOVER THE NEW YOU !
Relaxation Classes continue in the Community Hall, on Tuesday evenings at 7.30 pm. There are just 2 classes left and there is no need to have been to the earlier sessions to benefit from the remaining classes. Admission is just €3 per class. By learning the techniques you can begin to fee... Click
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Added:25/01/2012
THE WAKE IN THE WEST.
The Kilquan Players Drama Group is almost ready to stage their annual production, which is the comedy "The Wake in the West" by Michael J. Ginnelly. The group are back doing a comedy for the first time in a number of years. The cast of this year’s play have been put through their pac... Click
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Added:25/01/2012
2012 CALENDARS.
Moneenroe National School still have a limited amount of their 2012 Calendars available to buy. The Calendars can be purchased at the School and are costing €7.00. All proceeds from the sale of these Calendars is being given back to the School by the Parents Council to help with some of t... Click
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Added:25/01/2012
LOTTO LOLLY.
Erins Own Lotto has reached the princely sum of €10,550. The motto is if your not in then you cannot win tickets available throughout the town in retails outlets and also from club members.
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Added:25/01/2012
TAKING STOCK.
Bollards Golf Society hold their AGM on January 27th at 10 p.m. in Bollards Lounge.... Click
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Added:25/01/2012
CHURCH UNITY.
Ecumenical Prayer Service in the Church of the Immaculate Conception on January 25th at 7.30 p.m. This Annual Service is organised for the Parishioners of St. Mary’s Church of Ireland Group of Parishes and the Parishes of Clogh, Muckalee and Castlecomer.... Click
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Added:25/01/2012
ST. BRIGID’S CROSS.
Once again it is intended to have St. Brigid’s Crosses available at the Church door, in the town and in Kilkenny around the Feast of St. Brigid. Donation of €3 goes towards Church of the Immaculate Conception Renovation Fund. If you are in a position to help out please contact organisers ... Click
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Added:25/01/2012
WHISTING THE NIGHT AWAY.
Big winners in the weekly whist were Margaret Brennan, Nano Brennan, Ann Healy, Bob Murphy, Danny Hilton, Ann Healy, Owen Salmon, Bob Murphy, Maureen Ferris, Enid Abbott. Whist continues every Friday at 8.30 pm in the Community Hall. All are welcome.... Click
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Added:25/01/2012
ERINS OWN GAA SNIPPETS.
Club Lotto
The club lotto is now up to €10,550.00. Be in to win. Get your tickets from any committee members or from local shops. You can also sign up to a direct debit scheme whereby you are entered every week in the Local lotto so you don't have to worry about getting your ticket. Contact an... Click
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Added:25/01/2012
GAELIC4GIRLS.
The newly formed Erin’s Own Gaelic4Girls had a great turn out for their march on New Year’s Day and were delighted when they collected a prize. This was a great start for the girls who will be taking to the football pitch in the coming months on a new venture and we wish them every succe... Click
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Added:16/01/2012
ERINS’S OWN GAELIC4MOTHERS.
G4M ended 2011 and began 2012 season in style last weekend. They held their Christmas Party in the Golf Club on 30th December. Thanks to Catriona, a glass of mulled wine greeted the party goers – music was by Michael Kealy and food provided by Eddie Walsh. A great... Click
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Added:16/01/2012
WHISTING THE NIGHT AWAY.
Big winners in the weekly whist were Margaret Brennan, Maureen Ferris, Leslie Hunter, Gerry Kealy, Michael Ferris, Kit Farrell, Joe O’Shea, Ann Kealy, Pat O’Connell, Mary O’Shea, Gerry Kealy, Ann Kealy. Whist continues every Friday at 8.30 pm in the Community Hall, Castlecomer. All... Click
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Added:16/01/2012
BEREAVED,
Sympathy is extended to Marie McSweeney, Donaguile Heights on the death of her mother Elizabeth Scott, Crosspatrick.... Click
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Added:16/01/2012
EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS BELL IN CLOGH-MONEENROE.
On Sunday, 8th January 2012, at 2 p.m. Bishop Freeman officially received the Eucharistic Congress Bell from Bishop Lee and the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore on Rice Bridge, Waterford.
For ten days the Bell will sojourn the length and breadth of our Diocese calling us to pray, to reflect and to ... Click
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Added:16/01/2012
EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS BELL IN CASTLECOMER.
In preparation for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress due to be held in Dublin from 10th – 17th June the Congress Bell will be in the Diocese of Ossory from 8-19th January. It will be received in the Church of the Immaculate Conception on January 16th at 1 p.m. and will be brought to ... Click
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Added:16/01/2012
HAWAII 50.
Congrats to Margaret Dillon, Corner House who celebrated her 50th birthday at the weekend.... Click
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Added:16/01/2012
ATHLETES BACK ON TRACK.
Castlecomer Athletic Club have resumed training on Tuesdays at 6.45 p.m. in the Community School. Registration on the night and all are welcome. Fit4Life tonight Wednesday at 7 p.m.... Click
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Added:16/01/2012
LOTTO LOLLY.
Erins Own Lotto has reached the princely sum of €10,400. The motto is if your not in then you cannot win tickets available throughout the town in retails outlets and also from club members.... Click
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Added:16/01/2012
NATIONAL WALK DAY.
On Saturday the Operation Transformation National Walks take place at venues all over Ireland. In Kilkenny, the walk is taking place in the Castlecomer Discovery Park at 11am. Participants are welcome to weigh in beforehand and there is the option of having your walk or run timed! There will a... Click
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Added:16/01/2012
FRESH START FOR 2012.
To kick start 2012 the Castlecomer Business Association, held a meeting on Friday 6th January at 9pm in the Community Hall. The meeting was very well attended. There were people from – Clogh, Moneenroe, Coon, Muckalee and Ballyfoyle and Castlecomer. A number of people put their nam... Click
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Added:16/01/2012
CELTIC BABES TAME THE LIONS.
Deen Celtic U-8’s had their first outing of 2012 on Saturday when they played host to the Lions of Durrow at the Prince Grounds. Celtic came out on top in both games with two very good performances. Celtic have hit good form with two wins on the trot and are all of the panel are progress... Click
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Added:16/01/2012
NIXIE BORAN.
His Life and Times (1904 – 1971)
Anne Boran gave a wonderful contribution on the life and times of her late father Nixie Boran on the occasion of his 40th Anniversary in Moneenroe. This week we continue with the final section of her speech.
Post-radical Phase
“The miners faced t... Click
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Added:11/01/2012
NATIONAL WALK DAY.
On Saturday 14th January 2012, the Operation Transformation National Walks take place at venues all over Ireland. In Kilkenny, the walk is taking place in the Castlecomer Discovery Park at 11am. Participants are welcome to weigh in beforehand and there is the option of having your walk or run timed!... Click
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Added:11/01/2012
LOTTO LOLLY.
Erins Own Lotto has reached the princely sum of €10,250. The motto is if your not in then you cannot win tickets available from any club member.... Click
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Added:11/01/2012
ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP.
The group has had a very busy year. In May twenty two members went on a very enjoyable ten day cruise around the Mediterranean. We were off to the Arklow Bay Hotel for a five day holiday in September. Other social events included : Old time musical hall night in the Set theatre Kilkenny, Gowran race... Click
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Added:11/01/2012
COUNTRY MARKETS.
Sincere thanks to all our customers and a prosperous New Year to one and all from the staff of Castlecomer Country Markets. Prizewinners in the Christmas Draw were Mary Brennan, Uskerty, Annette Dunphy, Annette Kennedy, Bridie O’Connnor. Country Markets resume on Friday January 13th.... Click
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Added:11/01/2012
HANNAH HITS THE RIGHT NOTE.
Kilbeggan violinist Hannah Reilly (13) received an early present recently when she found out that she had won a place in the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland (NYOI).
Hannah, who is a member of the Tullamore Classical Music School in Durrow, secured her place at the prestigious orchestra – ... Click
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Added:11/01/2012
BACK ON TRACK.