WEE COLLECTION IN CLOGH. A free waste electrical equipment and battery collection will be held on Tuesday April 16th from 2p.m. to 5 p.m.at Cloneen GAA Carpark in Clogh Village. This is a wonderful opportunity to dispose of all things ... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
MRS. A. MORAN.
Kilkenny Street has lost one of its more senior and respected people with the death of Anne Moran (Nee Scanlon) at St. Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny. Born in the year of the founding of the Irish Free State in 1922 she was a native of Crusheen, Co. Clare. Predeceased by her husband Ger, daughter Cecili... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
LIBRARY LATEST. LIBRARY LATEST. A big Thank You to the Knitting group who hosted this year’s Daffodil Day Coffee Morning in the Library, the final tally was €348.00
Our Children’s book Club “We’re just MA... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
ADULT GUIDANCE SERVICE RELOCATES.
County Kilkenny VEC, Adult Guidance Service is now available at the Castlecomer Enterprise Centre on the Kilkenny Road every Wed between 9-5 . Previously this service has been available at Castlecomer Community Hall. Mary Rose Carr, Educational Guidance Counsellor meets with adults who would li... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
SAFE HOME.
Former Comer resident, recently returned from England seeks site with services for mobile home. (086- 3581155).... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
WITH A HOP A SKIP AND A JUMP.
Irish Dancing classes resume on Thursday 11th April 2013 in Clogh Parish Centre from 5.30pm - 6.30pm. For further details please contact Anne Flood on 0879049644.... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
END OF SEASON BASH !
Deen Celtic Ladies have had a very successful year under the management of Jim “Skippy” Sherwood and Donie Brennan finishing runners up in the League. An end of season party has been arranged for Shortall’s Lounge on Saturday night. Music from 9 p.m. Hot food served. All are welcome.... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
MANY HANDS MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
A committed group intend to meet every Wednesday at 6 p.m. to actively engage in the Tidy Towns local campaign. Initially the focus is on the approach roads and progress is clearly visible and very welcome on the Clogh, Ballyragget and Dublin roads. Thanks to co-operation from Kilkenny County Coun... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
DOGONE Concern has been raised on the amount of dog fouling on all streets in the town and of the public health issues that may arise.... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
HARDY ATHLETES. The hardy souls that travelled to Kilmacow on Easter Monday were rewarded with excellent performances from all our athletes. ... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
“TOWN OF FOOD” “TOWN OF FOOD”
Castlecomer Enterprise Group has spent the weekend putting the finishing touches to their application for the Kilkenny Town of Food competition. This unique competition run by Kilkenny Leader Partnership will see one town in the county being crowned Kilkenny Town of Food and winning... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
LADIES MINI MARATHON
An appeal goes out to one and all on behalf of the Friends of Castlecomer District Hospital for participants in the Mini Marathon in June. This has been a great fundraiser for the hospital and every cent raised goes back directly into patient care and comfort. All volunteers will be most welcome, ... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
MACRA MEET ON FRIDAY.
A new Macra Na Feirme Club is up and running in the Castlecomer area. Next meeting is on Friady at 8 p.m. in Shortalls Bar. For all the updates please give Mike a call on 086 – 8359891 for more info.... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
NORTH KILKENNY WHEELCHAIR ASSOCIATION.
Crettyard Soccer Club present two One Act Comedies – “A Bit of Land” and “Trouble at The Station” and some Variety Acts on Saturday in Moneenroe Hall at 8.00 p.m in aid of the North Kilkenny Wheelchair Association. Admission: €10.... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
WHISTING THE NIGHT AWAY.
Next months Whist game will be held on Friday night at 8.30pm in Castlecomer Community Hall, Top Score €50. All are welcome.... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
CASTLECOMER – PENVENAN TWINNING COMMITTEE !
French Classes for Beginners
An eight week course in basic conversational French for Adult beginners will commence Week commencing April 8th. The day and venue will be advised later. These classes will be at a pace suitable for adults who have no previous French. Please contact Jerry Mullally on ... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
CASTLECOMER COMMUNITY SCHOOL NEWS.
Information Night 7.30 p.m. Wednesday 17th April
QQI-Fetac Level 5 Courses (2013/2014)
Work Experience in Modern Business Administration and I.T. and Agri Business
Childcare with Special Needs and Caring for the Elderly
Grants are available for these courses.
These courses can be booked on li... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
SOCCER SNIPPETS.
There were mixed fortunes for Deen Celtic Schoolboys in the League. Celtic U-14’s maintained top spot after a hard earned 2-1 home win over Paulstown 06. Eoin O’Rourke and Darren Fahey were on target. However the U-16’s went down 5-2 to Evergreen. Here Griffin Carroll notched a brace of goals in o... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
COUNTRY MARKETS.
Eat well, eat local, eat Irish. Every Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon the very best of home produce is readily available at the Country Markets. There are also a number of crafts people selling their wares. All Irish, all guaranteed and all local. The progressive group hosted a Coffee morning last F... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
KILKENNY COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY FORUM.
The South East Regional Drugs task Force (SERDTF),Kilkenny Community & Voluntary Forum and Kilkenny Leader Partnership are jointly organising a community consultation Seminar on the subject of substance misuse. The seminar will be on the morning of Friday 19th April 2013. The venue will be the Pem... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
LOTTO PLUS.
The Lotto Jackpot is currently €4,200. Tickets can be purchased at a number of outlets in Castlecomer. The Lotto has been a success for Erins Own GAA because of the dedicated volunteers that sell tickets and meet every week to have the lotto draw and check every entry twice for winners. The Erins ... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
GAELIC4MOTHERS & OTHERS.
The Erin’s Own ladies kick started the season on Saturday, 23rd March with a Karaoke Night in Bollard’s. A great night was had by all and the “Sound of Music and Song” was echoed up and down Barrack Street, with all in attendance in great singing voice. A big thanks to all who supported the night... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
DAFFODIL DAY SUCCESS.
Sincere thanks to all who contributed or helped as collectors for Daffodil Day. €3,000 was collected for this most worthy cause.... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
MEDUGORJE PRAYER GROUP.
The monthly mass of peace and rosary is on Monday April 15th at 7.30 p.m. in the Oratory, Castlecomer Community School.
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CDA TIDINGS.
The Annual General Meeting of the Development Association was held in the Community Hall on Tuesday night. As with the case of most organizations its difficult to attract large attendances however on the night it was encouraging to see a bit of new blood enter the fray and we wish John Dooley all ... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
MR. T. KELLY.
The death has taken place at the District Hospital of Tom Kelly, Skehana. A man of integrity and honesty he was blessed with a quick sense of humour. Tom enjoyed the simple things of life and will be fondly remembered as a quiet, kind and sincere person. He lived a long and varied life commencing ... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
SARAH IN “PIRATES OF PENZANCE”
This year Kilkenny Musical Society celebrates its 40th birthday – that’s a musical production every year since 1973 for music lovers in Kilkenny. Early productions took place in The Friary Hall but moved to the beautiful Watergate Theatre when it opened in 1993. To mark this very special mileston... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
D DAY – GREEN DAY – LAUNCH OF TIDY TOWNS.
Castlecomer Community School was awarded its first Green Flag in February 2012. One of the keystones has been the active involvement and consultation of the entire spectrum of people in our school . To celebrate our achievement the TYs (headed by Lisa O’Rourke, Sarah Hickson,Stephen Dowd and many ... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS ! You simply cannot beat that winning feeling and there were scenes of unbridled joy when Castlecomer Community School team captain Edel Coonan and Katie Nolan jointly raised the All Ireland Camogie Junior B Cup at St. Brendans Park, Birr on Good Friday. What a wonderful gesture from Edel to share the... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
MACRA RECRUITING.
A new Macra Na Feirme Club is up and running in the Castlecomer area. Next meeting is on April 5th at 8 p.m. in Shortalls Bar. For all the updates please give Mike a call on 086 – 8359891 for more info.... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
HAIR BY SHARON & JACKIE.
The salon brand is Alfaparf Milano and the proprietors Sharon & Jackie have relocated their business to Fassadinan House on the Square. Call or text for an appointment on (087 – 2168000)... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
LADIES MINI MARATHON
An appeal goes out to one and all on behalf of the Friends of Castlecomer District Hospital for participants in the Mini Marathon in June. This has been a great fundraiser for the hospital and every cent raised goes back directly into patient care and comfort. All volunteers will be most welcome, ... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
CASTLECOMER – PENVENAN TWINNING COMMITTEE !
French Classes for Beginners
An eight week course in basic conversational French for Adult beginners will commence Week commencing April 8th. The day and venue will be advised later. These classes will be at a pace suitable for adults who have no previous French. Please contact Jerry Mullally on ... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
CASTLECOMER COMMUNITY SCHOOL NEWS.
Information Night 7.30 p.m. Wednesday 17th April
QQI-Fetac Level 5 Courses (2013/2014)
Work Experience in Modern Business Administration and I.T.
Childcare with Special Needs
Grants are available for these courses.
These courses can be booked on line : www.castlecomercs.com
... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
LOTTO PLUS.
The Lotto Jackpot is currently €20,000. Tickets can be purchased at a number of outlets in Castlecomer. The Lotto has been a success for Erins Own GAA because of the dedicated volunteers that sell tickets and meet every week to have the lotto draw and check every entry twice for winners. The Erins... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
CHOIRBOYS SUCCESS. Congrats to Castlecomer Male Voice Choir under the baton of Geraldine Murphy and accompanied by Martin O’Reilly, Kilkenny who won top prize at a Choral Competition in Arklow Co. Wicklow. There were great celebrations when they arrived home with the Paddy Fitzgerald Cup.
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NORTH KILKENNY WHEELCHAIR ASSOCIATION. Crettyard Soccer Club present two One Act Comedies – “A Bit of Land” and “Trouble at The Station” and some Variety Acts on Saturday, 6th April, 2013 in Moneenroe Hall at 8.00 p.m in aid of the North Kilkenny Wheelchair Association. Admission: €10.... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
GAELIC FOR GIRLS RESUME TRAINING. Erin’s Own Girls Gaelic Football Club will commence juvenile training for 2013 in the following age groups on the following dates. 7-8Yrs. – Mon 15th April. 5.45 to 6.30pm ... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
LOURDES INVALID FUND. On Holy Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Castlecomer Lourdes Invalid Fund Committee host a Coffee Morning, Cake Sale and Raffle in the Drop in Centre. Donations of cakes, buns, tarts etc will be greatly appreciated.... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
MR. A. BARRETT. The tragic death of Tony Barrett, Kilkenny Road once again brings home the brevity of life. At a mere 42 years of age he went to his eternal reward in the prime of his life. He will be fondly remembered as a bright, quiet and unassuming young man. It seemed like an eternity from when the news broke ... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
LIBRARY LATEST. Thanks to all who supported our Daffodil day Coffee Morning last week, €250 was raised.
A Free Composting talk takes place in the Library on Thursday 28th March(tomorrow) at 12pm, Free.
Toddlers! Make an Easter Card on Thursday morning using our Craft Box!
The Afternoon Book Club will meet in the... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
ALL IRELAND FINAL REPLAY. The replay of the Junior B All Ireland Camogie Final between Castlecomer Community School and Our Lady’s Secondary School Templemore has been fixed for Birr Co. Offaly on Friday. Throw in is at 12 Noon. All support will be greatly appreciated.... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
WHISTING THE NIGHT AWAY. Next months Whist game will be held on Friday night April 5th at 8.30pm in Castlecomer Community Hall, Top Score €50. All are welcome.
... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
EASTER CEREMONIES. Church of the Immaculate Conception.
Wednesday ; 7.30 p.m. Stations of the Cross (With members of the Legion of Mary).
Holy Thursday ; 7.30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper.
Good Friday ; 3 & 7.30 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion.
Holy Saturday ; Easter Vigil Mass 8 p.m.
Easter Sunday ; Usu... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
SCHOOLBOY SOCCER. Deen Celtic U-11’s kept up their impressive form in the League with a brilliant performance away to Evergreen City.
The game was played in Larchfield, Celtic took the field after drawing the reverse fixture at home 1-1.
The young guys were relentless in their attacking play, in what was without do... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
WANT TO ORGANISE A CLEAN UP OF YOUR LOCAL AREA ? The National Spring Clean campaign in April is organised by An Taisce and funded by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government .
To register you can also telephone the registration line, weekdays 10am - 5pm (Tel. 01 400 2219 or Fax. 01 400 2285)
An Taisce provide clean-up ... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
BOLLARDS ON TOUR. Bollards Golf Society had their first outing of the year to Newbridge Golf Club. The Club members wish the best of luck to new Captain for 2013 Jim Daly.
Category 1 ; 1st – Michael Daly ; 2nd- John Kelly ; 3rd – Colin Dunne.
Category 2 ; 1st – John Bergin ; 2nd – Kieran Bergin ; 3rd.- Colin Nolan... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION. The AGM for Castlecomer Development Association will be held on Tuesday March 26th at 8p.m in Castlecomer Community Hall. All are welcome including new members.
... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
CASTLECOMER – PENVENAN TWINNING COMMITTEE ! French Classes for Beginners
An eight week course in basic conversational French for Adult beginners will commence Week commencing April 8th. The day and venue will be advised later. These classes will be at a pace suitable for adults who have no previous French. Please contact Jerry Mullally on 08... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
CASTLECOMER COMMUNITY SCHOOL NEWS. Information Night 7.30 p.m. Wednesday 17th April
QQI-Fetac Level 5 Courses (2013/2014)
Work Experience in Modern Business Administration and I.T.
Childcare with Special Needs
Grants are available for these courses.
These courses can be booked on line : www.castlecomercs.com... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
TOWN OF FOOD. Castlecomer is one of five entries in the Kilkenny Town of Food Competition which is being rolled out by Kilkenny Leader Partnership. A committed group are working behind the scenes fine tuning the application. The town of food project has the capability to act as a driver for the development of foo... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
KILKENNY COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY FORUM. The South East Regional Drugs task Force (SERDTF),Kilkenny Community & Voluntary Forum and Kilkenny Leader Partnership are jointly organising a community consulation Seminar on the subject of substance misuse. The seminar will be on the morning of Friday 19th April 2013. The venue will Kilkenny City... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
PRIMARY SCHOOLS ACTION. The Allianz/Cumann na mBunscol Roinn A Educational Supplies has started and Castlecomer travelled to Kilkenny to play St Canices. This was their first game in Roinn A for six years. They started well on a very cold and wet evening. The half time score was Castlecomer 1-3 St. Canices 1-2. The second ... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
FANTASY CHELTENHAM. Last week we seen the fruits of the labours of so many within the club and external volunteers as Fantasy Cheltenham took centre stage. The week started with late nights in Ballycomey for the dedicated people that organised and set up the competition. Tuesday had its teething problems and when they ... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
LOTTO PLUS. The Lotto Jackpot is currently €20,000. Tickets can be purchased at a number of outlets in Castlecomer. The Lotto has been a success for Erins Own GAA because of the dedicated volunteers that sell tickets and meet every week to have the lotto draw and check every entry twice for winners. The Erins O... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
ERINS OWN GAA CLUB IN FOCUS. The deadline for the annual registration of members and players is 31st March 2013. The committee would ask all members and any new members to register before the 31st March please.... Click for more Added:23/04/2013
HISTORY SOCIETY AGM. Fassadinin History Society will hold its AGM on Wednesday night 20th March, 2013 at 8.00 p.m. in the Meeting Room over the Library, Castlecomer, followed by a short talk. New members welcome.... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
DAFFODIL DAY AT THE MARKETS. A coffee morning is being hosted by Castlecomer Country Markets in the Community Hall on Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. All funds raised goes towards the Irish Cancer Society and your support would be greatly appreciated.... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
HAIR BY SHARON & JACKIE. The salon brand is Alfaparf Milano and the proprietors Sharon & Jackie have relocated their business to Fassadinan House on the Square. The girls are now open for customers and the official launch is on today Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. All are welcome. Call or text for an appointment on (087 – ... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
LIBRARY LATEST. Transparent Language Online is an effective, fun and easy to use resource available to members of Kilkenny County Library to use in the Library or at home. Learn up to 80 languages, free. Ask any member of staff. Pat Br... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
MARATHON SOS. An appeal goes out to one and all on behalf of the Friends of Castlecomer District Hospital for participants in the Mini Marathon in June. This has been a great fundraiser for the hospital and every cent raised goes back directly into patient care and comfort. All volunteers will be most welcome, tr... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
CONCERT SUCCESS. The members of the Male Voice Choir under the baton of Geraldine Murphy would like to say a big thank you to all who supported the Concert in the Community Hall. The event was both a social and a financial success. Special thanks to the many sponsors of prizes also to guests Trish Carroll, Deenside ... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
SOCCER SNIPPETS. At a bitterly cold Prince Grounds on Sunday morning Deen Celtic Ladies bowed out of the Cup at the quarter final stage going down 3-0 (5-1 on Aggregate) to East End Utd of Bennetsbridge. On the day Celtic fielded a depleted selection and were badly hampered by a string of injuries. This game brings ... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
ARMY PROMOTIONS. Congrats to James Sherwood, Maryville and Patrick Byrne, Barrack Hill who have been promoted to the position of Corporal in the Defence Forces. Both undertook the intensive course at Collins Barracks, Cork. There was also a special award for James Sherwood when he won Best Tactical Soldier in the 13... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
MACRA RECRUITING. A new Macra Na Feirme Club is up and running in the Castlecomer area. Next meeting is on April 5th at 8 p.m. in Shortalls Bar. For all the updates please give Mike a call on 086 – 8359891 for more info.... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
COFFEE, CAKES & ALL THINGS NICE ! On Holy Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Castlecomer Lourdes Invalid Fund Committee host a Coffee Morning, Cake Sale and Raffle in the Drop in Centre. Donations of cakes, buns, tarts etc will be greatly appreciated.... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
STALEMATE IN URLINGFORD. As the final whistle sounded in Urlingford on Saturday afternoon there were mixed views, in what was a game of two contrasting halves Castlecomer Community School and Our Lady’s Secondary School Templemore will have to do it all again as the Junior B All Ireland Camogie ended in a draw. To be fair a... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
LIGHTS OUT IN LONDON ! The year was 1964 and one Joey Collins, Marymount was working in London for the Metropolitan Water Board when he literally brought the then British Government to a halt. Joey was working in a 3 foot trench when his pneumatic drill hit a cable and caused consternation. There were 6,600 volts going th... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
TOWN OF FOOD. Castlecomer is one of five entries in the Kilkenny Town of Food Competition which is being rolled out by Kilkenny Leader Partnership. A committed group are working behind the scenes fine tuning the application. The town of food project has the capability to act as a driver for the development of foo... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
FITKIDS EASTER CAMP Come join our fun active multi-sports Easter Camp which provides a wide
variety of activities and sports to keep kids entertained during the Easter holidays. The camp will run from Monday 25th March to Thursday 28th Marchat the Ballyragget GAA grounds from 10.00am to 2.30pm. Our programmes are age ... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
SUPPORT IRISH ABROAD. Next weekend there will be a Church Door collection for Supporting the Irish Abroad at all masses in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Over 85,000 Irish people emigrated in the pats two years. They need support. Since 1957 the Irish Catholic Church has established information centres in many ... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
GAELIC4MOTHERS & OTHERS. Erin’s Own G4M held their AGM recently and the new committee are busy preparing for the 2013 season. Now up and running since 2009 this has proved to be a great addition to the club. There are over 40 ladies involved who meet on Monday evenings between April and October in Ballycomey for some fitne... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
DIG DEEP FOR THE GATHERING. For 300 years, until their closure in 1968, mining was the lifeblood of Castlecomer and the surrounding area. At the peak of the industry, up to 600 men risked their lives every day in the mines developed by Sir Christopher Wandsworth. Dig Deep will be a celebration of the mining industry, and its ... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
MS. E. BRENNAN. The death has taken place in Woodside, New York of Ellen Brennan formerly of Upper Coolbawn. She emigrated to the United States some 50 years ago and was a regular visitor back home. Buriel was in New York.... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
MARATHON SOS. An appeal goes out to one and all on behalf of the Friends of Castlecomer District Hospital for participants in the Mini Marathon in June. This has been a great fundraiser for the hospital and every cent raised goes back directly into patient care and comfort. All volunteers will be most welcome, tr... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
ENTERTAINMENT EXTRAORDINAIRE. Please support the Concert in the Community Hall on Friday night featuring Castlecomer Male Voice Choir, Trish Carroll, Traditional Band CCS and the famous Deenside Minstrels. The curtain is up at 8 p.m. Admission is €5.... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
CDA TIDINGS. Chairman Martin Carroll presided at the monthly meeting of Castlecomer Development Association in the Community Hall. The primary focus of each meeting to date has been on job creation locally and the role of the new Business Development Manager. Work is progressing on plans for the Training Centre ... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
CASTLECOMER – PENVENAN TWINNING COMMITTEE ! French Classes for Beginners
An eight week course in basic conversational French for Adult beginners will commence Week commencing April 8th. The day and venue will be advised later. These classes will be at a pace suitable for adults who have no previous French. Please contact Jerry Mullally on 08... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
CASTLECOMER COMMUNITY SCHOOL NEWS. Information Night 7.30 p.m. Wednesday 17th April
QQI-Fetac Level 5 Courses (2013/2014)
Work Experience in Modern Business Administration and I.T.
Childcare with Special Needs
Grants are available for these courses.... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
PEACE IN CHRIST. An Evening of Prayer and reflection for the men of the Parish will be held tonight Wednesday from 8 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. at Peace in Christ.... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
LIBRARY LATEST. Transparent Language Online is an effective, fun and easy to use resource available to members of Kilkenny County Library to use in the Library or at home. Learn up to 80 languages, free. Ask any member of staff. Pat Br... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
ALL IRELAND FINAL. All roads lead to Urlingford on Saturday for the All Ireland Junior B Camogie Championship Final between Castlecomer Community School and Templemore Co. Tipperary. The throw in is timed for 2.45 p.m. and it is hoped to have strong support for the team. The match venue on the Kilkenny Tipperary borde... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR POST OFFICE. It was with a sense of trepidation that staff members of Castlecomer Post Office travelled to the Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise on Sunday March 3rd. Delighted by the news that they were shortlisted for an award following a survey of the busiest 300 Post Offices nationwide, what happened next was due re... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
PARISH DRAW. Results March 1st.
1st €1,000 – Chubby & Maggie Brennan, Lime Tree (Promoter – Eugene Dillon)
2nd €500 – Pat Mooney, Cloneen (Promoter Paddy Coady).
3rd €200 – Triona Wilson, Gurteen Hill (Promoter John Brennan).
4th €100 – Paddy Cox, Knocknadogue (Promoter Mary O’Shea).
Fully Paid Up Members P... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
CHECK IT OUT. A new Macra Na Feirme Club is starting in the Castlecomer area. If you have an interest in sport, drama, social or agriculture then this is the club to join. Anyone interested please give Mike a call on 086 – 8359891 for more info.... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
THE GATHERING. With the fine weather and the hedges cut, the litter on our roadsides is all the more visible. Cans and glass or plastic bottles do not disintegrate when thrown from a vehicle. They will remain for hundreds of years if not picked by some good citizen. Papers, crisp and sweet wrappings,coffee cups, ... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
FRIENDLY MEETING. The Friends of Castlecomer District Hospital meet on Thursday night at 7 p.m. in the hospital.... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
FASSADININ HISTORY SOCIETY. Michael Holden will give a talk on "Ned Kelly, Australian Bush Ranger" in the Meeting Room over the Library, Castlecomer, tonight Wednesday commencing at 8.00 p.m. Adm. €4.00. All are welcome.... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
BEREAVED. Sympathy is extended to Christy McGrath, Boherkyle on the death of his brother Billy McGrath in Rathallen, Leighlinbridge.... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
MR. M. KEALY. The death has taken place after a short illness at the District Hospital of Michael Kealy, Yellow Road. A quiet, kind and affable man he spent over half a century working in the building industry where he was renowned for his excellence as a carpenter. He also worked on the land locally and in his s... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
MONEENROE N.S. Moneenroe National School would ask anyone with children enrolling in the school in September 2013 to contact the school for an Enrolment Form. Tel. 056 4442288 or email: gaz.ias@eircom.net Forms should be returned no later than Friday March 8th.
This year the school is celebrating 100 years. Ke... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
BIRTHDAY BOY. Congrats to Paddy Brennan, Sidegate who celebrated his 84th birthday last weekend.
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COME TO THE CEILI ! All roads lead to Moneenroe Community Hall on Saturday night for a Set Dancing Ceilí commencing at 9.30 p.m. Music is by the renowned Neily 0’Connor and refreshments will be served. The Moneenroe venue is proving extremely popular and dancers from both Donegal and Tipperary have already booked their... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
LIBRARY LATEST. To celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 7th March, there will be a free raffle for a hamper of Books in Castlecomer Library. Drop by and leave your name!
Meet Helen Carroll of RTE’s “Ear to the Ground” in City library (tonight) Wednesday March 6th at 7.30. She will deliver a lecture and film calle... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
BUSINESS BOOST. “Normoyle’s Butchers, Barrack St., Castlecomer, have recently been accepted as a member of The Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland. Being a member of the Craft Butchers means that it is their policy to Buy Local and Support Local Producers, Only sell products at the peak of their perfection, Buy an... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
BOLLARDS GOLF SOCIETY. Its that time of year again and activities for the members of Bollards Golf Society commence with an outing to Newbridge Golf Club on Saturday. Timesheet available in Bollards. New members welcome.... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
GIDDY UP ITS FANTASY CHELTENHAM ! Erins Own major fundraiser, the 4th annual “Fantasy Cheltenham” is now up and running and the committee are actively promoting the event locally and nationally with participating clubs. Now regarded as a major fundraiser for all participating clubs including Erin’s Own, all Comer followers and suppo... Click for more Added:22/04/2013
CITY DIARY DATE. BunScoil McAulely Rice presents an evening with David Coleman, Clinical Psychologist in the Ormonde Hotel Kilkenny on Thursday March 14th 2013 @ 8pm. Tickets €15
Tickets available at: Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny phone 056 7750200 ; RollerCoaster Records, Kieran St., Kilkenny phone 056 7763669 ; Ke... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
DOUBLE ENTERTAINMENT. A table quiz will be held in Castlecomer Golf Club on Friday 15th March at 8.30pm. At €25 for a table of four, it should be a good night's entertainment with a competitive edge to add to the fun. All welcome, from the novices at table quizzes to the seasoned gatherers of interesting facts. Come alon... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
CHOIRBOYS LIVE ON KCLR. Members of Castlecomer Male Voice Choir feature live on KCLR on Tuesday March 5th at 8 p.m. as part of the Arts Programme with Presenter Kevin Maguire. The Choir host a Variety Concert in the Community Hall on March 15, curtain is up at 8 p.m. admission is €5. These are busy times for the Choir who ... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
PARISH DRAW 2013. The first draw will be held on Friday at 7.30 p.m. in the Community Hall.
Promoters are presently on their rounds seeking support for the Parish Draw in aid of the Church of the Immaculate Conception Refurbishment Fund. There are four monthly draws with a prize fund of €7,800. Tickets cost €40 for ... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
CASTLECOMER – PENVENAN TWINNING COMMITTEE FRENCH CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS. An eight week course in basic conversational French for Adult beginners will commence shortly if we get enough take up. These classes will be at a pace suitable for adults who have no previous French. We hope to have four classes before Easter and four classes after Easter. Please contact Jerry Mull... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
FANTASY CHELTENHAM. Erins Own major fundraiser, the 4th annual “Fantasy Cheltenham” is now up and running and the committee are actively promoting the event locally and nationally with participating clubs. Now regarded as a major fundraiser for all participating clubs including Erin’s Own, all Comer followers and suppo... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
CLUB LOTTO. Erins Own club lotto is now up to €19,800.00 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 Helen at 087 6... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
REGISTRATION DAY. Erins Own Bord Na Nog registration day takes place on Saturday between 3.30pm and 5pm. All juvenile players and parents are asked to make sure to register on this date so as they are insured should they get injured and also that they become members of the club for 2013. Juvenile membership is €15.00... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
WHISTING THE NIGHT AWAY. Big winners in last months Whist Drive were:
Top Score: Ann Kealy,
1st/2nd Lady: Margaret Mittl, Kit Farrell.
1st/2nd Gent: Bob Murphy, Owen Salmon..
First/Second Half: Margaret Brennan, Nano Brennan.
Raffle Winners:Catherine Brennan, Owen Salmon, Margaret Kealy, Kit Farrell, Leslie Hunter, Tom... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
MASS. The Months Mind Mass for the late Sr. Julia Buggy of Cross & Passion Convent, Dublin / Kilmacar, Conahy will be celebrated in St. Colman’s Church, Conahy on Sunday at 11 a.m.... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
CHECK IT OUT. A new Macra Na Feirme Club is starting in the Castlecomer area. If you have an interest in sport, drama, social or agriculture then this is the club to join. Anyone interested please give Mike a call on 086 – 8359891 for more info.
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LIBRARY LATEST. Due to popular demand the Tea Cosy exhibition will continue until April 6th. The Knitting Group meet every Thursday morning from 10am, and anybody interested in knitting or stitching of any kind is welcome to join!
Ted’s Den the local Childcare Service will display their work in the Library from Fe... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
FRUGAL LUNCH. There is a Frugal Lunch of bread and soup in the Rectory, Clogh Road, Castlecomer during the Wednesdays in Lent (excluding the Wednesday of Holy Week). It takes place between noon and 2 pm. You're warmly invited to come along, have a chat, enjoy an appropriately simple Lenten lunch, and donate whate... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
FASSADININ HISTORY SOCIETY. Michael Holden will give a talk on "Ned Kelly, Australian Bush Ranger" in the Meeting Room over the Library, Castlecomer, on Wednesday 6th March, 2013 commencing at 8.00 p.m. Adm. €4.00. All are welcome.... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
MRS. M. PHELAN. The death has taken place at Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget of Mary Phelan (Nee Daly), Love Lane. Predeceased by her partner Charlie she lived life to the full for all of her years, her next birthday would have been her 75th. A quiet and kind woman she loved to socialize and enjoyed the weekl... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
LAST SUPPER. The presentation of adult Merit Awards and distribution of funds from Wellie Race 2013 will be held at the traditional “Last Supper” in Shortalls Lounge on Friday night at 9 p.m. All are welcome. DVD of the Wellie Race on sale on the night.
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ALL IRELAND FINAL HERE WE GO ! Junior B Camogie All Ireland Championship Semi-Final
St. Patrick’s High School Keady, Co. Armagh - 0-4
Castlecomer Community School 2-6.
Veni, Vidi, Vici they came, they saw and boy did they conquer, this week we salute the superb Community School Camogie team who have qualified for the All Ire... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
GET HELP GETTING ACTIVE ! Over 50? Need to get active? FITLINE has the answer. Our FREE service gives information, advice and motivation to get moving. We know what physical activity is available all over Kilkenny. For more information free phone Go for Life on 1800 303 545.... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
CASTLECOMER – PENVENAN TWINNING COMMITTEE FRENCH CLASSES FOR NEGINNERS. An eight week course in basic conversational French for Adult beginners will commence shortly if we get enough take up. These classes will be at a pace suitable for adults who have no previous French. We hope to have four classes before Easter and four classes after Easter. Please contact Jerry Mull... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
GAELIC FOR GIRLS. Erins Own Girls GFC have commenced 2013 training for U-14 & U-16 Gaelic Football. Training is held on Sundays from 3.30 to 5pm in Ballycomey.New players welcome.
Also any girls born 1995 & 1996 interested in forming an U18/Minor team please contact Andrew Korff on 083 1006846 to register your inter... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
LIBRARY LATEST. The Nattering Knitters will display their unique Tea Cosies in the Library from February 7th – 28th. This fantastic group meet on Thursday mornings for a cuppa and crafting at 10am. All are welcome to join!
Ted’s Den the local Community Childcare Service will show work from their children from Febr... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
ERINS OWN GAA SNIPPETS. FANTASY CHELTENHAM.
Erins Own major fundraiser, the 4th annual “Fantasy Cheltenham” is now up and running and the committee are actively promoting the event locally and nationally with participating clubs. Now regarded as a major fundraiser for all participating clubs including Erin’s Own, all Come... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
CASTLECOMER DISCOVERY PARK IN FOCUS. TREE TOP ADVENTURE WALK. The Spring season has put a new pep in our step here at Castlecomer Discovery Park. And what better way to get out and active than climbing high above the tree tops on our Tree Top Adventure Walk? Discover your inner climber along with your family and friends this Spring by completing the Tree Top ... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
PARISH DRAW. Promoters are presently on their rounds seeking support for the Parish Draw in aid of the Church of the Immaculate Conception Refurbishment Fund. There are four monthly draws with a prize fund of €7,800. Tickets cost €40 for the four draws, if you are in a position to join your support would be grea... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
SOLD. The sale of the Presbytery, Kilkenny Street has attracted quite an amount of interest both home and away culminating with the Public Auction by John Buggy, Auctioneer at the Newpark Hotel on Friday. The premises was purchased by Mrs. Betty Geary (Nee Shelley), Oprington, Kent for €175,000.... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
ATHLETICS. Almost thirty athletes from Castlecomer competed in Gowran on Sunday in a series of Cross Country Races. All impressed - and four teams were medallists.
The day began with Under 8 individual races. Novice runner Molly Hogan was a silver medallist. James and Aaron Coogan made their cross country de... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
BRIGHT SPARKS AT CU QUIZ The Annual Credit Union Schools Quiz was held in the Community School on Friday February 1st. Over twenty teams competed in the Junior and Senior sections. Competition was keen and both sections went to tie-breakers before winners and runners-up emerged.
The Senior Section was won by Lisnafunchin N... Click for more Added:04/03/2013
SUPER PANTO. Well done to all concerned with the annual Pantomime, Deenside Players “Sleeping Beauty” once again attracted large attendances to the Community Hall. The Cast ; King Seymour – Barry Byrn... Click for more Added:13/02/2013
GROUP SEWERAGE SCHEME. This grant was increased from €2032 to €6,500 or 75% of the cost of the works whichever is the lesser.
The Department of the Environment has also asked that local authorities submit requests for funding under the Rural Water Programme 2013 where schemes might be viable at this level of grant. Ty... Click for more Added:13/02/2013
DINNER DANCE. Castlecomer Union of Parishes Annual Dinner Dance will be held in Springhill Court Hotel, Kilkenny on Friday Music by Philip English. Tickets €25... Click for more Added:13/02/2013
FITNESS BOOTCAMPS. P.E. Teacher Peter Brady of Castlecomer Community School. is running fitness bootcamps out of the school The bootcamps are for both males and females, weight lose, general fitness and strength improvement is what being focused on. If anyone is interested they can contact Peter on 087 9413445. Perso... Click for more Added:13/02/2013
CLUB LOTTO. The club lotto is now up to €19,200.00 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 Helen at 087 6645022... Click for more Added:13/02/2013
UNDER 14 FOOTBALL. The under 14 footballers will train every Thursday evening at 6.45pm sharp in Ballycomey. All players must now have a gum shield also as per new regulations.... Click for more Added:13/02/2013
INDOOR HURLING. Indoor hurling for all under 6 children will commence in the Community School starting on Monday the 18th February commencing at 6.15pm until 7 pm. All children to have helmet and tracksuit/runners, Hurls will be supplied for indoor hurling. Erin’s Own would like to invite and welcome all parents to... Click for more Added:13/02/2013
FANTASY CHELTENHAM. The clubs major fundraiser, the 4th annual “Fantasy Cheltenham” is now up and running and the committee are actively promoting the event locally and nationally with participating clubs. Now regarded as a major fundraiser for all participating clubs including Erin’s Own, all Comer followers and suppo... Click for more Added:13/02/2013
RELIVE THE MOMENT. The DVD of Wellie Race 2013 on sale at the Lime Tree, Dillons,&The Gem at €20.
... Click for more Added:13/02/2013
“THE LAST SUPPER” The Presentation of proceeds from Wellie Race 2013 will take place on Friday 1st March in Shortalls Lounge at the traditional "THE LAST SUPPER".... Click for more Added:13/02/2013
FITKIDS CLASSES Come join our Fitkids active fun class and keep kids active while making friends and having fun. The class is suitable for 3-6 year olds and starts Thursday 7th February in Castlecomer community Hall from 4.30 to 5.30. Our programmes are age appropriate and are a great foundation for any sport, teac... Click for more Added:13/02/2013
MEDUGORJE PRAYER GROUP. The monthly mass of peace and rosary is on Monday February 11th at 7.30 p.m. in the Community School. All are welcome.
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MRS.M. O’NEILL. The death has taken place in Navan Co. Meath of Mary O’Neill (Nee Kealy) formerly of Aughamuckey.... Click for more Added:13/02/2013
BEREAVED. Sympathy is extended to James O’Neill, Hillside View on the death of his brother Henry O’Neill in Carlow.... Click for more Added:13/02/2013
MR. M. FERRIS. Ardra has lost one of its more senior and respected people with the death of Michael Ferris. One of natures gentlemen he died as he had lived ever so quietly and peacefully in the company of those nearest and dearest to him at his home. In his 93rd year he was a kind and affable man who was blessed ... Click for more Added:13/02/2013
NORTH KILKENNY WHEELCHAIR BRANCH. A big thank you to all who supported and sponsored the recent draw in aid of the North Kilkenny Wheelchair Branch. It is very much appreciated.
1st - €500 - Ceila Coogan, Bagenalstown.
2nd – Hamper - Kathleen Conway, Conahy.
3rd. - €100 - Shane Delaney, Clogh.
4th - €75 - John Behan, Tolerton.
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GET INTO SHAPE. Fitness, Aerobics and Body Conditioning classes continue in Castlecomer Community Hall every Tuesday night from 8pm – 9pm. Call Eilish on 085 7879842 for more information or to book your place.... Click for more Added:13/02/2013
COMMUNITY SCHOOL ATHLETICS. 21 athletes travelled to Clongowes Wood College to represent CCS at the South Leinster Schools Cross Country Championships recently. For each their selection for the team was the culmination of a winter of preparation; during this time regular sessions generated a new level of fitness for many of th... Click for more Added:13/02/2013
LIBRARY LATEST. The Nattering Knitters will display their unique Tea Cosies in the Library from February 7th – 28th. This fantastic group meet on Thursday mornings for a cuppa and crafting at 10am. All are welcome to join!
Ted’s Den the local Community Childcare Service will show work from their children from Febr... Click for more Added:13/02/2013
CELTIC ACADEMY SWING BACK IN ACTION ! Deen Celtic U-6(2007), U-7(2006) & U-8(2005) Training will resume after the winter break this coming Friday 8th February from 5 to 6pm (€2 per session). New members welcome. If any parent would like to become involved with these groups, contact John Moore (0868545015) or jmoorecc@gmail.com. Anyone w... Click for more Added:13/02/2013
PANTO TIME. Box office for this years Panto ' Sleeping Beauty' is open 10-1pm daily. Call in person to the hall or phone 056-4441922.
Panto continues nightly at 8 p.m in the Community Hall concluding with a double performance on Sunday with a Matinee at 2:30pm. and the final show at 8 p.m.... Click for more Added:05/02/2013
FITNESS BOOTCAMPS. P.E. Teacher Peter Brady of Castlecomer Community School. is running fitness bootcamps out of the school The bootcamps are for both males and females, weight lose, general fitness and strength improvement is what being focused on. If anyone is interested they can contact Peter on 087 9413445. Perso... Click for more Added:05/02/2013
SAFETY. A sum of €5,000 has been made available in the NRA Allocations 2013 towards the provision of chevron signs and additional road markings on the N78 between Ardra and Coolbawn.... Click for more Added:05/02/2013
MONEENROE COMMUNITY HALL. The popular Biggest Loser commences in Moneenroe Hall, on Monday February 4th weigh-In times are 9-10 in the morning & 6-7 in the evening, call or text Geraldine for more information or to book your place as places are limited.
Zumba class starts Thursday January 31st at 10am €6 per class, all are ... Click for more Added:05/02/2013
CLUB LOTTO. The club lotto is now up to €19,000.00 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 Helen at 087 6645022... Click for more Added:05/02/2013
ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION. The AGM of Castlecomer Active Retirement Association was held on Tuesday 15th January. 40 members attended. The following officers were elected. ... Click for more Added:05/02/2013
RELIVE THE MOMENT. The DVD of Wellie Race 2013 on sale at the Lime Tree , Dillons,&The Gem at €20.
Please return all outstanding Race Cards as soon as possible.... Click for more Added:05/02/2013
“THE LAST SUPPER” The Presentation of proceeds from Wellie Race 2013 will take place on Friday 1st March in Shortalls Lounge at the traditional "THE LAST SUPPER".... Click for more Added:05/02/2013
COON CALLING. Kilquan Players have made it to 21 years. They plan to celebrate by staging one of their most challenging pieces “Many Young Men of Twenty” this is a musical play with a very large cast. The play is directed once again by Michael Casey. It takes place at 8pm nightly in Coon Hall from Jan 25th -27th.... Click for more Added:05/02/2013
DINNER DANCE. Castlecomer Union of Parishes Annual Dinner Dance will be held in Springhill Court Hotel, Kilkenny on Friday February 7th 2013. Music by Philip English. Tickets €25 can be purchased from Ken Wilson at 4442290.... Click for more Added:05/02/2013
CHRISTIAN UNITY. St Mary's CofI is hosting the Castlecomer Week of Christian Unity Ecumenical Service this year. The service is on Friday at 7.30pm. The Preacher is Fr. Larry Wallace P.P. Muckalee. This Annual Service is organized for the Parishioners of St. Mary’s Church of Ireland Group of Parishes and the Parishe... Click for more Added:05/02/2013
TIME TO ENROL. If you wish to enrol your child in the Presentation Convent Primary School for September 2013 please call to the school and fill in an enrolment form before February 13th.... Click for more Added:05/02/2013
CLUB LOTTO. The club lotto is now up to €19,000.00 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 Helen at 087 6645022... Click for more Added:05/02/2013
“SLEEPING BEAUTY” Box office for this years Panto ' Sleeping Beauty' will open on Monday 21st Jan from 10-1pm daily (Mon-Fri). Call in person to the hall or phone 056-4441922.
Panto opens in the Community Hall on Tuesday 29th January - Sunday 3rd February @ 8pm nightly with a Matinee on Sunday 3rd @ 2:30pm.... Click for more Added:05/02/2013
FITNESS BOOTCAMPS. P.E. Teacher Peter Brady of Castlecomer Community School. is running fitness bootcamps out of the school The bootcamps are for both males and females, weight lose, general fitness and strength improvement is what being focused on. If anyone is interested they can contact Peter on 087 9413445. Perso... Click for more Added:05/02/2013
MS. MARY CONWAY. The death has taken place in Waterford of Mary Conway formerly of Mayhora.... Click for more Added:05/02/2013
ST. BRIGID’S CROSSES. Once again it is intended to have St. Brigid’s Crosses available at the Church Door, throughout the town and also in Kilkenny city around the Feast of St. Brigid. Donation of €3 will go to the Church of the Immaculate Conception Renovation Fund. If you are in a position to help with the annual paris... Click for more Added:05/02/2013
RIDE ON ! Congrats to local jockey Andrew Ring on his fabulous win on board Popaflora in the Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Punchestown on Saturday. Riding for the P.J. Rothwell stables in Co. Wicklow Andrew is fast making a name for himself on the racing circuit and Popaflora was returned at the g... Click for more Added:05/02/2013
LIBRARY LATEST. The Afternoon Book Club will meet on Wednesday 30th January, new members are welcome!
The Pageturners Reading group will meet on Thursday 31st January to discuss “The Auschwitz Violin by Maria Angels Anglada.
The Nattering Knitters Group meet every Thursday at 10am for chat and crafts of all kinds... Click for more Added:05/02/2013
Leinsterunior B Semi Final Castlecomer Community School 1-2 vs Colaiste Bhríde 0-3 Last Thursday in St. Patricks Park, Enniscorthy, Castlecomer camogie women booked a place in their second Leinster Final of the season. This was a hugely competitive game throughout the entire ... Click for more Added:05/02/2013
CLUB LOTTO. The club lotto is now up to €18,550.00 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 Helen at 087 6645022... Click for more Added:23/01/2013
COMMEMORATIVE BOOKLET ! Margaret McGrath is in the process of putting together a booklet to commemorate the contribution of the nuns to the Castlecomer area for the best part of 200 years. She would be very grateful for any pictures, accounts of events,e.g. school plays, or special reminiscences that might be included. Al... Click for more Added:23/01/2013
WELLIE RACE SNIPPETS. MEDIA & MUSIC.
Once again the Annual Wellie Race was an outstanding success with an estimated 10,000 people on the streets in Castlecomer on New Years Day. MC Michael Hester would chat the hind legs of a duck and how he kept the show moving w... Click for more Added:23/01/2013
SPONSORSHIP CARDS SOS. Please return all outstanding sponsorship pledged or collected on cards to the Wellie Race Committee as soon as possible.... Click for more Added:23/01/2013
FITNESS, AEROBICS AND BODU CONDITIONING CLASSES. Want to tone up or loose that extra weight gained over the Christmas season then why not try EB Fitness. Aerobics and Body Conditioning classes in Castlecomer Community Hall every Tuesday night 8pm – 9pm. Commencing on the 22nd January. C... Click for more Added:23/01/2013
WHISTING THE NIGHT AWAY. Big winners in Whist Drive were:
Top Score: Sheamus Hennessy,
1st/2nd Lady: Margaret Kealy, Enid Abbott.
1st/2nd Gent: Christie Maher, Catherine Brennan..
First Half: Nano Brennan, 2nd Half: Margaret Brennan.
Raffle Winners: Rose Ann Healy, Margaret Kealy, Kit Farrell, Nora Fisher, Kit Farrell... Click for more Added:23/01/2013
KEY OF THE DOOR FOR KILQUAN PLAYERS. Kilquan Players have made it to 21 years. They plan to celebrate by staging one of their most challenging pieces “Many Young Men of Twenty” this is a musical play with a very large cast. The play is directed once again by Michael Casey. It takes place at 8pm nightly in Coon Hall from Jan25th -27th.... Click for more Added:23/01/2013
DINNER DANCE. Castlecomer Union of Parishes Annual Dinner Dance will be held in Springhill Court Hotel, Kilkenny on Friday February 7th 2013. Music by Philip English. Tickets €25 can be purchased from Ken Wilson at 4442290.... Click for more Added:23/01/2013
CHRISTIAN UNITY. St Mary's CofI is hosting the Castlecomer Week of Christian Unity Ecumenical Service this year. The service is on Friday 25 January at 7.30pm. The Preacher is Fr. Larry Wallace P.P. Muckalee. This Annual Service is organized for the Parishioners of St. Mary’s Church of Ireland Group of Parishes and ... Click for more Added:23/01/2013
PASTORAL COUNCIL. A meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council will be held on Monday January 28th at 7.30 p.m. in the Parish Centre.... Click for more Added:23/01/2013
TIME TO ENROL. If you wish to enrol your child in the Presentation Convent Primary School for September 2013 please call to the school and fill in an enrolment form before February 13th.
... Click for more Added:23/01/2013
NATIONAL WALK DAY JANUARY 19th Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership (KRSP) is organising three walks in County Kilkenny to help you get active and explore some of the Kilkenny trails in the New Year!
On Saturday 19th January 2012, the Operation Transformation National Walks will take place at venues all over Ireland. In K... Click for more Added:23/01/2013
RIDE ON ! Congrats to local jockey Andrew Ring on his fabulous win on board Popaflora in the Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Punchestown on Saturday. Riding for the P.J. Rothwell stables in Co. Wicklow Andrew is fast making a name for himself on the racing circuit and Popaflora was returned at the g... Click for more Added:23/01/2013
AGM CASTLECOMER CREDIT UNION 2012 The AGM of Castlecomer Credit Union was held in the Community School on December 18th.
Chairperson Christy McGrath welcomed everyone and was pleased to say that in spite of prevailing economic conditions, the Credit Union achieved a surplus of close to €800,000 only slightly down on last year. He w... Click for more Added:23/01/2013
CASTLECOMER COMMUNITY SCHOOL ATHLETICS. The Colleges Cross Country season is about to reach its climax - over the next few weeks, runners from CCS will compete in the South Leinster Colleges Cross Country Championship in Clongowes Wood College in County Kildare.
The school will be represented at this challenging event by a selection of r... Click for more Added:23/01/2013
LEINSTER SENIOR B CAMOGIE SEMI- FINAL. Castlecomer Community School 3-6
St. Brigid’s, Callan 1-3
Castlecomer Community School withheld a second half come back to see off the challenge of a highly competitive and organised St. Brigid’s of Callan outfit.
The match was played in ideal conditions in the well turned out CCS school pitc... Click for more Added:23/01/2013
YOUNG SCIENTIST 2013 Castlecomer Community School provided three projects to the exhibition held in the RDS, Dublin last week.
1. “A statistical analysis into the attitude and awareness of adolescents towards teenage acne” – John Joe Kelly, Eimear Rice and Lisa O’Rourke.
2. “An Investigation of the effects... Click for more Added:23/01/2013
DINNER DANCE. Castlecomer Union of Parishes Annual Dinner Dance will be held in Springhill Court Hotel, Kilkenny on Friday February 7th 2013. Music by Philip English. Tickets €25 can be purchased from Ken Wilson at 4442290.... Click for more Added:16/01/2013
CHRISTMAS TREE SHREDDING. Householders have an opportunity to drop off their Christmas tree to Castlecomer Council Yard, Donaguile between the 4th and 14th of Jan for shredding. This is a free service provided by Kilkenny Local Authorities.... Click for more Added:16/01/2013
UPGRADE UPDATE. On Dec 21st, 2012 Kilkenny County Council received approval from An Bord Pleanala (, to proceed with the upgrade to the waste water treatment plant at Castlecomer.
Currently the Preliminary Reports are with the Department of the Environment, Community & Local Government.
It is hoped to get approva... Click for more Added:16/01/2013
CLUB LOTTO. The club lotto is now up to €18,350.00 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 Helen at 087 6645022... Click for more Added:16/01/2013
BEREAVED. Sympathy is extended to Mary Rowe (Nee Hennessy), Knocknadogue on the death of her mother Kitty Hennessy in Rathculbin, Kells. Co. Kilkenny.... Click for more Added:16/01/2013
WELLIE SNIPPETS. There are photo’s and a Youtube clip of the Wellie Race available on the Wellie Race website www.wellierace.com or on our FaceBook page Castlecomer Wellie Race. If anybody would like to add photo’s or video clips we would welcome all contributions.... Click for more Added:16/01/2013
CHOIRBOYS BACK ON SONG. Castlecomer Male Voice Choir resume practice on Monday January 14th at 7.30 p.m. in the Community School. New members are always very welcome.... Click for more Added:16/01/2013
CALENDER BOYS & GIRLS. Deen Celtic Soccer Club have produced a wonderful calendar for 2013. With every team in pictorial focus it will no doubt prove to be a souvenir for the archives. The calendar is available from club members at €5. Sincere thanks goes to all involved in the production also local sponsors for their tre... Click for more Added:16/01/2013
LADIES WIN AWAY ! Deen Celtic Ladies maintained their position at the top of the League thanks to an excellent 2-0 win over Southend Utd in Knocktopher. Majella Coakley and Catriona Meagher hit the scores which could prove be very important come the end of the season.... Click for more Added:16/01/2013
CASS TAMES THE LIONS. Deen Celtic Youths ended 2012 with probably their most important win to date. League leaders The Lions of Durrow were visitors to the Prince Grounds on Saturday for the top of the table clash. Celtic made a bright start and the diminutive Liam Cass deservedly put them ahead. The home side appeared t... Click for more Added:16/01/2013
COMMEMORATE BOOKLET ! Margaret McGrath is in the process of putting together a booklet to commemorate the contribution of the nuns to the Castlecomer area for the best part of 200 years. She would be very grateful for any pictures, accounts of events,e.g. school plays, or special reminiscences that might be included. Al... Click for more Added:16/01/2013
CLUB LOTTO. The club lotto is now up to €17,950.00 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 Helen at 087 6645022... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
ERIN’S OWN CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY. . The Bord Na Nog Annual Children’s Christmas Party will be held in Ballycomey on this Saturday the 15th December from 2.30pm to 5pm. Could all parents please contact John Buggy at 087 2299555 or Martina O Reilly on 087 6543920 with their children’s name and age. All names to be with the club by Thurs... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
FASSADININ HISTORY SOCIETY. Betty Brennan will give a talk on Robert Louis Stevenson's "Travels in the Cevennes 1878" in the meeting room over the Library on Wednesday night, 12th December, 2012 at 8.00 p.m. Adm. €4.00. All are welcome.... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
WHISTING THE NIGHT AWAY. Big winners in the weekly Whist Drive were: Top Score: Seamus Hennessey,
1st Lady: Mary Boran, 2nd Lady: Kitt Farrell,
1st Gent: Gerry Kealy, 2nd Gent:Leslie Hunter.
First Half: Maureen Coady, Second Half: Elizabeth Corrigan.... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
CASTLECOMER CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY. Sunday 23rd December from 3pm until 6pm at Castlecomer Golf Club
€5.00 per child which includes a visit from Santa, hot finger food, disco
Fancy dress optional
Children up to the age of 12 years old and all children must be accompanied by an adult
Tickets available from Joan - 086 0560077 or Aly... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
FINSBORO ROAD RESTORATION. The residents of Finsboro will be glad to hear the road has been included in the Multi Annual Restoration Improvement Programme in 2013. Cllr. Maurice Shortall says some 1800m will be relayed.... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
MRS. SHEILA JENKINS. The death has taken place in Wales of Sheila Jenkins (Nee Geoghegan) formerly of Barrack Street, Castlecomer.
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MR. K. RENWICK The death has taken place in Bunclody, Co. Wexford of Keith Renwick formerly of Crosshill. Born in Redcar, England almost eighty years ago he worked in the textile business in both England and Canada before moving to Ireland in 1968 to manage Comer International.
Times were tough in that era with t... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
MR. P. COMERFORD. The death has occurred of Peter Comerford of Coolbawn and late of Highgate, North London, peacefully at the residence of his brother Joe, The Olde Rectory, The Square, Castlecomer. Like so many of his generation the search for employment took him across the waters to England where he was actively in... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
SHOPPING LOCALLY RETAINS OUR IDENTITY/ People don’t like losing shops and services, but don’t equate this to how they spend their money. Shops will only survive if customers spend locally – so if you want a vibrant town centre, where people can socialise as well as shop, we need to encourage people to shop locally.
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LIVELY DEBATE Erins Own Annual General Meeting returned to the more traditional time of Sunday evening and the move proved beneficial attracting a healthy attendance to Aras O’Meallaigh, Ballycomey.
With all of the top table set to return unopposed much of the focus was on the Strategic Plan and the planned key ... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
SHOP LOCAL. Shopping locally and buying Irish is one of the more positive things we can all do in the run up to Christmas and make a real contribution to keeping local people at work and in business as we go into 2013. It can also help draw people together and cultivate a sense of pride in ourselves as a commu... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
CHRISTMAS BUMPER WHIST NIGHT. The Christmas Whist Drive will take place on Friday 7th December at 8.30pm in Castlecomer Community Hall. Top Score Prize €70. Refreshments will be served. Admission €5. All are welcome.
Big winners in last weeks Whist Drive were:
Top Score: Joe O'Shea,
1st Lady: Lily Kinsella, 2nd Lady: Maureen ... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR. Local Crafters have come together to showcase their hand-made crafts in the Railyard Clubrooms on Friday 7th December from 5pm till 9pm. We would be delighted if you came to see our selection of greeting/christmas cards, beaded jewelry, crochet hats, headbands, christmas bakes, wreaths, scarves and ... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
ERIN’S OWN CLUB AGM. The Annual General Meeting of Erin’s Own GAA Club takes place this Sunday the 9th December at 4.30pm in Aras O Meallaigh, Ballycomey. All paid up members of the Club are encouraged to attend this important meeting and information event where all matters relating to the years activities will be revi... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
LIBRARY LATEST. A Christmas Story at Bedtime will take place in the Library on Tuesday 11th December at 7pm, suitable for children of 8 years and under. Do come along in your night attire and bring along your favourite cuddly toy! Free!
Pageturners Reading Group will meet on December 6th to discuss The Accident by... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
CHRISTMAS MARKET. The Community Hall hosts a Christmas Market on Sunday December 9th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The novel Market will have 40 stalls full of Handmade Gifts, Artizan Food, and much, much more. Admission is free and to celebrate the Festive Season there is a complimentary cup of tea or coffee for everyone w... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL APPEAL. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul makes a special appeal for your generous support for their Christmas Church Door Collection. The appeal comes at a time when there are many additional requests for help.
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APPRECIATED. Sincere thanks to all who contributed to the Concern Christmas Street Collection, €1,780 was collected. Thanks also to the collectors.... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
MR. M. DOYLE. The death has taken place of Michael Doyle, Doonane, Crettyard and formerly of Barrack Street, Castlecomer. He was a former member of Castlecomer Male Voice Choir and was also actively involved in the local fishing club. He was laid to rest in Doonane Cemetery after Requiem Mass celebrated in St. Ab... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
SENIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL. On Friday, 23rd of November, the U19 Castlecomer Community School girls basketball team travelled down to Clonmel to play Loreto Clonmel in the south east semi final. The girls got off to a flying start, winning the first quarter easily. The opposing team were not backing down and came back to be wi... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
WHITE SMOKE IN POWLEY VALE COUNTRY. After intensive interviews the Wellie Race Personality 2013 will be announced at the Official Launch on Friday night in Bollards Lounge. The function also includes the annual Table Quiz the cost per table of 4 is €20. Race Sponsorship Cards will also be available on the night all support will be gre... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
ATHLETICS. The Kilkenny County B Cross Country Championships continued in Thomastown on Sunday. On yet another day of torrid weather conditions, Castlecomer athletes excelled - performing bravely and in addition being rewarded with both team and individual medals.
Team gold medallists were the U13 girls - her... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
COOL2SKOOL Jessie Newman of Old Road, Moneenroe and a pupil of Wandesforde NS were nominated by Beat 102-103 to be brought "Cool2Skool" with one of her friends by the Beat Fleet. They arrived at her home to collect her & Shauna Kerr Friday morning and Jessie spoke live on the radio to Vinny & Zara. Her mothe... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
CUMANN NA MBUNSCOIL FOOTBALL COUNTY CHAMPIONS 2012 Saturday 1st Dec in Johns Park, home of O'Loughlin Gaels will go down in history for the Castlecomer National Schools (Boys NS, Firoda NS, Wandesforde NS) as they were crowned champions of the Top Oil Roinn B schools gaelic football championships for the first time since 1999/2000.It was also their ... Click for more Added:19/12/2012
BORD NA NOG AGM. The AGM of Erin’s Own Bord Na Nog took place on Friday last the 23rd November in the club room’s of Ballycomey. A very good attendance of parents and coaches attended this very important information evening and review of the year. The Chairman Colm Meagher in his last address before stepping down fr... Click for more Added:05/12/2012
NEW APPOINTMENT. The recent appointment of Martin Caroll as Business Development Manager for the area is a welcome boost and hopefully the start of local communities creating jobs. Based in the Enterprise Centre his contact details are (087- 6979264) Email manager@castlecomerenterprise.ie
“Ideas for local job creat... Click for more Added:05/12/2012
WELLIE RACE LAUNCH ! All in the community are asked to make a special effort to keep December 7th free for the Launch Night of Castlecomer Wellie Race 2013. A Table Quiz will be held on the night in Bollards Lounge to officially start the fund raising. Table of 4 costs €20.
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HAVE YOU TIME TO SPARE ? S.O.S. is a Voluntary Organisation in Kilkenny for adults with a mild-moderate intellectual disability, providing day services, respite and residential care.
We are looking for families or individuals (hosts) to provide short breaks (day/overnight/weekend) in their home for adults from our services... Click for more Added:05/12/2012
CONAHY CALLING. Conahy Ladies Club host a Floral Demonstration by Eva Holmes in aid of the Annual Christmas Party in Conahy Hall on Friday at 8 p.m. Admission €10. All demonstrations will be raffled on the night.... Click for more Added:05/12/2012
TAKING STOCK. Erins Own GAA Club hold their Annual General Meeting on Sunday December 9th at 4.30 p.m. in Arás O Meallaigh, Ballycomey.... Click for more Added:05/12/2012
BIG MATCH. On Sunday December 2nd The Prince Grounds will host an U-12 Schoolboys
Inter league challenge game between Kilkenny & District League v Wexford & District League. Kick off is at 12.00pm.
Deen Celtic are represented at this level by Conor Clarke, Jack Morrissey & Billy O Neill
Support for the tea... Click for more Added:05/12/2012
ATHLETICS. 'The pride you gain is worth the pain' is a claim made about running sometimes - a brave group of young runners from the Castlecomer club may have questioned this as they battled in underground conditions of the most extreme difficulty in Ratoath Co. Meath on Sunday . Nature's only concession was th... Click for more Added:05/12/2012
BOYS’ N. S. RECENT DECADE OF HURLING. The following is a list of the ten most recent winning captains in the Senior Cup and Shield respectively: 2003, Trevor Rowe and David Brennan, 2004, Padraig Keating and David Moran, 2005 Robert Moran and Eoin Bergin, 2006 Dara Brennan and Ciarán Wallace, 2007 Shane Rice and Andrew Dowd, 2008 Don... Click for more Added:05/12/2012
COOLBAWN JUNCTION SAFETY. Advance solar warning lights are being erected at the Coolbawn Junction. Cllr. Maurice Shortall says the additional safety signage is welcome but a long term solution is required for those who use the junction to access the N78.... Click for more Added:05/12/2012
SHOP LOCAL. An appeal goes out to our community to encourage everyone to make that special effort to Shop Local and support local Business and Employment not just at Christmas but also in 2013.
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LIBRARY LATEST. We offer a free Storytelling session with Crafts for pre school children every Thursday morning at 11.30.
Thanks to all who donated a shoebox for the Christmas Team Hope Appeal.
Are you a knitting virgin? Knitting is having a resurgance, and Castlecomer’s Nattering Knitters welcome all newcomers. ... Click for more Added:05/12/2012
CHRISTMAS BUMPER WHIST NIGHT. The Christmas Whist Drive will take place on Friday 7th December at 8.30pm in the Castlecomer Community Hall. Top Score Prize €70. Refreshments will be served. Admission €5. All are welcome.
Big winners in last weeks Whist Drive were:
Top Score: Elizabeth Carrigan,
1st Lady: Maureen Coady,
1st G... Click for more Added:05/12/2012
ROCAMEAR FLOWERS CELEBRATE TENTH ANNIVERSARY. There was a great attendance on Tuesday November 20th at Castlecomers Golf Club for their "ladies night in". Marion Fitzpatrick from Rocamear Florists, Castlecomer gave a great demonstration on flower arranging,
Marions Florist Shop is open Ten years this month in the town.
There was also stalls ... Click for more Added:05/12/2012
MR. J. ROUGHAN, The death has taken place at his home in Oak Hill of John Roughan. A native of Tulla Co. Clare he came to live in the town together with his wife Vourneen in 2000. A quiet and reserved man he served as Secretary of the ESRI for 22 years and it was very appropriate to see several of his colleagues fr... Click for more Added:05/12/2012
TOP OIL SCHOOLS GAELIC FOOTBALL ROINN B. Last Wednesday saw the Castlecomer primary schools Gaelic Football
team play Mooncoin NS in the county semi final. The team having won all their group matches plus their quarter final were confident going into the match.
Kicking into a strong wind in the first half they got off to a slow start and... Click for more Added:05/12/2012
CASTLECOMER COMMUNITY SCHOOL - CLASS ACT THIRD LEVEL EDUCATION Castlecomer Community School provided the second highest number of students attending third level education in Kilkenny this year. 93% of the class of 2012 are studying in our universities, teacher training and regional colleges. The school which is noted for its academic achievements is proud tha... Click for more Added:05/12/2012
BOYS’ SCHOOL SENIOR CUP HURLING FINAL SENIOR CUP FINAL Teams: Dan Coogan (capt), Carlos Gonzalo, Mark Steen, Kevin Holland, Kevin Brennan, Michael Rowe, Adam Steen, Corey Bray, Oran Byrne, Ewan Connery, Kyle Graham, Matthew Heaney;
Kevin Brennan (capt), Conor Dowd, Thomas Judge, Jamie Maher, Brian Holland, Shane Coogan, Joshua Mayo Do... Click for more Added:28/11/2012
PROVINCIAL ATHELTICS. The Leinster Cross Country Championships concluded in Dunboyne on Sunday. Castlecomer athletes competed in a number of races from U-11 to U-17.
The U-11 Boys Kilkenny team were silver medal winners - Jack Murphy finished inside the top twenty as their second runner across the line. Katie Clarke was... Click for more Added:28/11/2012
GAA SNIPPETS. Erin’s Own Croagh Patrick Climb.
Erin’s Own GAA second annual climb of Croagh Patrick will take place on the weekend of the 17th/18th November next. If you are interested in partaking in this climb and social weekend contact Billy Moran on 087 2683178. The club have sponsorship cards available to a... Click for more Added:28/11/2012
CHRISTMAS BUMPER WHIST NIGHT. The Christmas Whist Drive will take place on Friday 7th December at 8.30pm in the Castlecomer Community Hall. Top Score Prize €70. Refreshments will be served. Admission €5. All are welcome.
Big winners in last weeks Whist Drive were:
Top Score: Nano Brennan,
1st Lady: Margaret Kealy, 2nd Lady:... Click for more Added:28/11/2012
WEE COLLECTION IN CLOGH.