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STRAWBERRY TEA DAY.
The Rectory, Clogh Road hosts the Annual Strawberry Tea Day on June 26 from 2- 4.30 pm. The Usual Stalls feature and all are welcome. Proceeds will be shared between the Friends of Castlecomer District Hospital and St. Mary’s Parish Funds. As usual there is a Bring and Buy Stall, R... Click
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Added:08/07/2010
BASKETBALL SUMMER CAMP.
A Fun Basketball Camp takes place in O'Loughlins from Monday July 5 to Friday 9 from 10am to 3pm each day. There are a number of places still left on the bus. All details from Joe Byrne at 0879782443.... Click
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Added:08/07/2010
FREE PRE-SCHOOL.
Castlecomer Creche & Montessori, Oakhill is currently taking enrolment for Pre-School / Montessori Year September 2010 to June 2011 for ECCE qualifying and non-qualifying children. Remaining places are limited and with excellent tuition your child will be guaranteed quality early childhood care ... Click
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Added:08/07/2010
CASTLECOMER FOROIGE CLUB OPEN NIGHT.
Foroige has gone from strength to strength in the town and the Club host a Monster Raffle and Cake Sale on Friday June 25 from 7- 9.30 pm in the Community Hall. The proceeds will be used to purchase a defibrillator for the Community Hall. All are welcome. We commend the Foroige Club for such a wonde... Click
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Added:08/07/2010
RETIREMENT OF SR. NUALA HORAN.
Sr. Nuala will retire as Principal of Presentation Convent N.S. an the end if this school year. The Board of Management, Parents Council and Staff would like to invite all past pupils, parents and the wider community to celebrate Sr. Nuala’s retirement commencing with Mass which will be celebr... Click
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Added:08/07/2010
S.O.S. ATHLETES IN THE MEDALS.
The Special Olympics National Games were hosted in Limerick from June 9 to 13. Congratulations to our Special Olympic Athletes from S.O.S. Castlecomer who represented the Leinster Team. Between them they brought home 7 medals in total. ... Click
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Added:08/07/2010
TO BE OR NOT TO BE DEPENDS ON SUPPORT.
Liz Nolan is an employee of KLP (Leader) and is the driving force behind their new initiative “Community Festival Training and Development” which aims to support the development and sustainability of community festivals in county Kilkenny.
The KLP initiative provides a coordinatin... Click
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Added:16/06/2010
CELTIC CELEBRATE.
Deen Celtic celebrate their promotion back to Premier Soccer at a function in The Vaults on Saturday night. ... Click
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Added:16/06/2010
ON YOUR BIKE FOR CHARITY.
The huge upsurge of interest in cycling is very apparent on all roads in the area. On Saturday June 12 a Charity Fun Cycle will be held in aid of Wandesforde National School. Participants have the option of either 100km or 30km trips. Cyclists meet at the school at 9.30 am for a 10.30 am start. Regi... Click
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Added:16/06/2010
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDUGORJE.
Our Lady of Medugorje, Queen of Peace invites you to a Pilgrimage to Convert. This time is for you, without you God’s plan cannot be realised. Grow day by day to God through Prayer. The Pilgrimage is from August 20 to 27. The price of €629 is All Inclusive – flights, accommodation a... Click
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Added:16/06/2010
ERIN’S OWN GOLF CLASSIC.
The golf classic will take place on Friday June 18 in Castlecomer Golf Club. Team of 3 entry fee is €120, includes barbeque. There is a large selection of prizes on offer, for both GUI & non GUI teams. Time sheet is held at David Buggy motors, phone Deirdre @ 056-7770808(office hours)... Click
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Added:16/06/2010
CDA MEETING TIME CHANGE.
Due to unforeseen circumstances the next monthly meeting of Castlecomer Development Association will be held on June 22 at 8 pm in the Community Hall. Members are asked to take note of date change.... Click
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Added:16/06/2010
SOCIALISING.
Ballyragget Active Retirement in conjunction with Kilkenny LEADER Partnership are hosting a social event for older people in North East Kilkenny, there will be dinner, live music by Laurence Campion and dancing. This event is taking place in the CYMS Hall, Ballyragget Tuesday June 22 at ... Click
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Added:16/06/2010
CEILI AND SET DANCING.
For the very best in Ceili and Old Time Dancing pop along to Larkins, Cainsbridge on Sunday June 13 from 9pm to 12.30 am. Music is by the popular Danny Webster. Set Dancing Classes every Monday night at 8.30 pm also at Larkins. New members welcome.... Click
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Added:16/06/2010
CLASS ACT.
Congrats to Conor Normoyle who scoped first prize in a nationwide competition organized by Gaelic Games. Conor decided to select Castlecomer Boys National School to be the recipient of the prize of Sports Gear to the value of €1,000. Conor is a son of Keith and Cathriona Normoyle, Maryville and... Click
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Added:16/06/2010
LIBRARY LATEST.
Kids! We have lift off! Kilkenny Co Library is getting ready to launch children into orbit for an intergalactical adventure that will keep them reading throughout the Summer Holidays. They will be encouraged to read 6 or more books of their choice throughout the holidays with collectable incentives ... Click
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Added:16/06/2010
WATERGATE HERE WE GO !
All roads lead to the Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny on Saturday night for the local production “Of All The Bars”. When the curtain rises at 8 pm immortal characters such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Marilyn Monroe, Bing Crosby, Humphrey Bogart, Groucho Marx, Jane Russell and Jerry Lewis ... Click
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Added:16/06/2010
FIGHTING FUND.
Banana Moon Productions are delighted to announce their latest play, OF ALL THE BARS which will be premiered at Castlecomer Discovery Park Complex on Saturday May 29 at 8.30 pm All proceeds will go towards a fighting fund for the National Coalminers Group. The play from an original scrip... Click
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Added:25/05/2010
BASKETBALL.
Castlecomer Community School’s First Year Girls suffered heartbreak as they bowed out of the All Ireland Basketball series in the qualifiers at St. Vincents School, Cork City. In a three team tournament Comer came up against favourites and hosts St. Vincents in the opening game. After a shaky ... Click
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Added:25/05/2010
OSSORY GATHERS.
Bishop Seamus Freeman invites the people of the Diocese to participate in a series of listening sessions. These sessions provide an opportunity for people to express how they are feeling about the church at this critical time. For the Parishes of Castlecomer, Clogh, Muckalee the venue is the Communi... Click
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Added:25/05/2010
NEXT WEEKEND.
Please support the Annual Church Door Collection for Children with Special Educational Needs next weekend. The money collected each year is targeted for schools and centres for children with special needs in the Diocese. Your support is greatly appreciated.... Click
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Added:25/05/2010
SUCCESSFUL OPEN NIGHT.
Moneenroe National School opened its doors to the public on Tuesday evening at 7 pm to showcase the excellent facilities available to all pupils. It was strange to see children and teaching staff at school in late evening but it was education in the classrooms as normal. School days are the happiest... Click
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Added:25/05/2010
DOUBLE TRAIL.
Congrats to Deen Celtic A the new Division 1 Champions of the Kilkenny and District League. Not content to rest on their laurels Michael Maher’s charges have qualified for the Divisional Cup Semi-Final after a penalty shoot out win over Freebooters B at the Fair Green on Saturday evening... Click
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Added:25/05/2010
NEW BUSINESS.
Des Donohoe, Intricate Technologies in now open for business at the Enterprise Centre, Kilkenny Road. Services available include Computer Repairs ; Sales of New Laptops, Desktops and Printers ; CCTV Security Systems ; Medical Alert Systems for the Elderly. Contact details 4440002 or www.itg.ie... Click
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Added:25/05/2010
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDUGORJE.
Our Lady of Medugorje, Queen of Peace invites you to a Pilgrimage to Convert. This time is for you, without you God’s plan cannot be realised. Grow day by day to God through Prayer. The Pilgrimage is from August 20 to 27. The price of €629 is All Inclusive – flights, accommodation a... Click
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Added:25/05/2010
WHISTING THE NIGHT AWAY.
Big winners in the local whist were Pat O’Connell, Maureen Coady, Betty Shore, Michael Ferris, Margaret Brennan, Gerry Healy, Tommy Healy, Alice Nash, Bob Murphy. Whist continues every Friday at 8.30 pm in the Community Hall. All are welcome.... Click
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Added:25/05/2010
MR. J. KELLY
In keeping with his final wishes the ashes of the late John Kelly formerly of The Square were interred in his native Parish Cemetery after Requiem Mass celebrated in the Church of the Immaculate Conception by Fr. Tom Corcoran C.C. Castlecomer. Born and reared in the town he attended the Boys Nationa... Click
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Added:25/05/2010
ERIN’S OWN GOLF CLASSIC.
The golf classic will take place on Friday June 18 in Castlecomer Golf Club. Team of 3 entry fee is €120, includes barbeque. There is a large selection of prizes on offer, for both GUI & non GUI teams. Time sheet is held at David Buggy motors, phone Deirdre @ 056-7770808(office hours)... Click
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Added:25/05/2010
BALLYCOMEY DEVELOPMENT.
The Piltown Draw is used primarily by Erins Own GAA Club to fund development work at Ballycomey. Presently dug outs are being constructed and thanks to the wonderful local support Ballycomey is now regarded as one of the finest facilities in the county. Promoters including Michael Owens, Marty Conno... Click
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Added:25/05/2010
STRAWBERRY TEA DAY.