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CASTLECOMER COMMUNITY SCHOOL NEWS.
Success at Kilkenny Music Festival
Congratulations to the School Choir, directed by Mrs. Fiona McPhilips, on their outstanding success in the Kilkenny Music Festival. This Festival hosts a range of musical, singing and choral competitions for young performers from across Kilkenny and the south-east... Click
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Added:05/03/2010
SCHOOL’S BASKETBALL.
The first year girls continued on their winning ways when they proved too strong for Presentation Kilkenny and Ursuline, Waterford.
First up, Comer beat Pres by a whopping 56-11 and then were every bit as impressive when they swept aside Waterford on a 48-18 score line.
The second year girls had m... Click
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PARISH DRAW.
The first draw will be held in the Community Hall on Friday at 7.30pm Subscription is €40 or €10 per month. Promoters are presently on their rounds, please support the draw if you are in a position to do so. All funds raised go towards the Church of the Immaculate Conception Renovation Wor... Click
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WHISTING THE NIGHT AWAY.
Big winners in the local Whist were Owen Salmon, Maureen Kelly, Bob Murphy, Maureen Kelly, Bob Murphy, Anne Kealy, Gerry Kealy, Pat O’Connell. Whist continues every Friday at 8.30 pm in the Community Hall. All are welcome.... Click
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MEDUGORJE PRAYER GROUP.
The monthly mass of peace and rosary is on March 9 at 7 pm in the Oratory, Castlecomer Community School. All are welcome.... Click
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DIARY DATE.
A Monster Bingo will be held in the Community Hall on March 14 at 3pm in aid of Church of the Immaculate Conception Renovation Funds. Attractive cash prizes every game, your support would be greatly appreciated.... Click
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TAKING STOCK.
The AGM of the Fassadinin History Society will take place on Thursday, 4th March, 2010 at 8pm in the Library, Castlecomer. New members welcome.... Click
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FANTASY CHELTENHAM.
Erin's Own GAA have launched a novel fundraiser, punters will have the chance to test their racing knowledge whilst contributing to the ongoing development of Ballycomey. Participants will pick a horse from each of the first four races on all four days of racing. Points are awarded if your horse is ... Click
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REGISTRATION TIME.
Erin's Own GAA Club are holding a membership day in Ballycomey this Saturday from 12-4pm. Fees are €10 for school children, €30 euros for non playing adults and €10 for OAP’s. Commemorative car stickers to mark the clubs 125th anniversary will be available on the day... Click
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Added:05/03/2010
LENTEN BREAKFAST.
Once again Hazel Sherlock hosts the Lenten Breakfast in the Rectory, Clogh Road every Wednesday during Lent from 7.30am to 10.30am. All proceeds of the nutritious will be shared between Bothar and Chernobyl Childrens Project.... Click
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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER.
2010 marks the 75 Anniversary of the World Day of Prayer Service, an International and Interdenominational Global Movement of Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action. The theme of this years Service, prepared by the Christian Women of Cameroon is, “Let Everything That Has Breath Praise God.&rdquo... Click
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MRS RITA FORSTER.
The death has taken place in Delaware, USA of Rita Forster (Nee Dowling) formerly of Donaguile. Born into a large family she emigrated to America in her teens. There she was to spend the rest of her life but she never forgot her roots and always kept in touch with events on Deenside. She took a grea... Click
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MISSION TIME AT CLOGH-MONEENROE.
A Parish Mission will be held in Clogh-Moneenroe from March 7-13. Sunday March 7 – Blessing of Babies and Children Monee... Click
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LAST SUPPER”
The Presentation of Merit Awards and Distribution of funds from the 30th Castlecomer Wellington Race will be held in Shortall’s Lounge on Friday at 9 pm The function is traditionally known as the “Last Supper” and the committee thank all in the community for making the event ... Click
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FITWALK PROGRAMME.
Five sessions of indoor fitwalking at Castlecomer Community School commencing February 24 to March 31. (5 Wednesday evenings 7.00pm - 8.00pm) only €45.
The FitWalk Programme will ;
- explain how to get aerobic fitness and fat burning benefits;
- show to improve flexibility and strength throu... Click
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FITNESS FOR FUN AEROBICS.
Fitness For Fun every Wednesday evening in the Community Hall Castlecomer from 8.30pm to 9.30pm. Have a great fun workout and get in shape for the summer. All ages and abilities catered for. Qualified NCEF instructor. Adm €6. For further details call 086 8547710.... Click
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“THE YARD”
John Brennan would like to thank all who supported the recent launch of his book “The Yard” .Special thanks to Auntie Mai Brennan who officially launched the book, Maggie Brennan for her hospitality and delicious food, to Kieran Brennan who was a witty and informative MC on t... Click
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Added:05/03/2010
FANTASY CHELTENHAM.
Erin's Own GAA have launched a novel fundraiser, punters will have the chance to test their racing knowledge whilst contributing to the ongoing development of Ballycomey. Participants will pick a horse from each of the first four races on all four days of racing. Points are awarded if your horse is ... Click
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Added:05/03/2010
BUSY BASKETBALLERS
It was a busy and successful week for the local club with four wins out of the six games played.
The girls’ U-16 team had another good spell which saw them win back to back games against Berkeley in O’Loughlins and the away to Killeen in Knockbeg college. The girls are just two wins awa... Click
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WHISTING THE NIGHT AWAY.
Big winners in the local Whist were Maureen Ferris, Kathleen Manning, Paddy Manning, Gerry Kealy, Maureen Kelly, Catherine Brennan, Tom Gormley, Seamus Hennesy. Whist continues every Friday at 8.30 pm in the Community Hall. All are welcome.... Click
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MR. G. BRENNAN.
Sleveen has lost one of its more senior and respected people with the death of Ger Brennan at Brookhaven Nursing Home. All of his working days were spent on the land and he was highly regarded as a diligent member of the farming community. He was laid to rest in the Parish Cemetery after Requi... Click
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MR. P. MURTAGH.
The death has taken place in New Jersey, USA of Paddy Murtagh formerly of Marymount.... Click
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ANGLERS TAKING STOCK.
Deen/ Dinan Angling Club will hold their Annual General Meeting in the Community Hall, Castlecomer on Monday March 1 at 8 pm. All are welcome.... Click
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MEN’S INDOOR BOWLS AND RECREATION CLUB.
Classes on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm in Castlecomer Community Hall. Come along and try your hand at a new game! For further information please contact Gemma (Kilkenny LEADER Partnership) on 056 4441966 or 087 2061370... Click
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Added:05/03/2010
LENTEN BREAKFAST.
Once again Hazel Sherlock hosts the Lenten Breakfast in the Rectory, Clogh Road every Wednesday during Lent from 7.30am to 10.30am. All proceeds of the nutritious will be shared between Bothar and Chernobyl Childrens Project.... Click
for more
Added:05/03/2010
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER.
2010 marks the 75 Anniversary of the World Day of Prayer Service, an International and Interdenominational Global Movement of Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action. The theme of this years Service, prepared by the Christian Women of Cameroon is, “Let Everything That Has Br... Click
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Added:05/03/2010
LIBRARY LATEST.
One of the Library’s functions is to support Lifelong Learning. This week is The Adult Learners’ Festival, and we have erected a display of local opportunities for adults to gain new skills. Courses available in the Community College, CKLP(CDCD) and of course the Library are on display u... Click
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Added:05/03/2010
GARDEN EXPERT NOW AT COUNTRY LIFE.
There’s now a fulltime horticulturist at the Glanbia Country Life store to help you with all of your gardening questions. Naomi McDonnell is a fully qualified retail horticulturist who has won many awards for her fantastic design of potted containers and garden features. She has also completed... Click
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AWARD WINNER 2009.
Eoin Mulldowney was announced as the Kilkenny Junior Athlete Award Winner for 2009 and was also presented with the Eamonn Costelloe Shield in recognition of his achievements in the sprint events (100m, 200m and 400m) at the County Championships last Summer.
Training is ongoing as the start of the n... Click
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Added:05/03/2010
AWARD WINNER 2009.
Eoin Mulldowney was announced as the Kilkenny Junior Athlete Award Winner for 2009 and was also presented with the Eamonn Costelloe Shield in recognition of his achievements in the sprint events (100m, 200m and 400m) at the County Championships last Summer.
Training is ongoing as the start of the n... Click
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Added:05/03/2010
CASTLECOMER COMMUNITY SCHOOL NEWS.