Sale of Work
A sale of work will take place on Sunday May 14th at St.
Kevins Club, Staplestown from 2.00 p.m. onwards in aid of The Clane Donadea
Chernobyl Link, for respite and orphanage refurbishment. Goods are sought for this cause,
urgently! Your help is needed and greatly appreciated. Anything you dont want, we
do! We hope to have several stalls, i.e. Country Market Stall, Cake Stall, Bottle Stall,
Tapes, Records, Jewellery, Book Stall, Bric-A-Brac, Plants etc., including pieces of
furniture. The funds raised will go to the Debbie Deegan Foundation - "To Russia With
Love", and be used to bring some children to Ireland form their contaminated region
of Belarussia. On the Day, there will be a Raffle, Face Painting, Pick-a-Stick, Dance with
the Bears, etc. If you have anything to offer us we would be only too delighted to accept.
Please phone 045-869416 or 045-869137 to arrange collection.
Coffee for "Kosovo"
The communities surrounding
Donadea Forest once again showed their willingness to help their less fortunate fellow men
with their generous donations. The brainchild of Janet Colgan, this very successful
fundraiser was held in Donadea Forest on Sunday 18th April. With the willing assistance of
the members of the Donadea Development Group and Tir na Mona. A grand total of £2,600.
was raised for the support of the Kosovan refugees. Many thanks to all the volunteers who
gave so generously of their time, to Coillte for allowing us to use the forest and the
shop and to all who supported us to make the day such a success.
Tiermohan National School
Tiermohan Parents Council together with the teachers and Board of
Management have been in discussions with Kildare County Council regarding the dangerous
situation that arises every day outside the school when the children are being collected.
There is only provision for about eight car-parking spaces, three of which are permanently
in use by teachers. There are now children from fifty-four families attending the school.
A meeting was arranged with John ONeill, County Engineer and
local Councillor, P.J. Sheridan on Tuesday 11th April at 2.45. Petitions Signed
by over forty families were handed to Mr. ONeill. Mr. Sweeney, Principal of
Tiermohan National School spoke on behalf of the teachers. Fr. P.J. Byrne was in
attendance on behalf of the Board of Management and a delegation of five parents on behalf
of the Parents Council.
It was clearly evident on that particular day the daily chaos and
frustration experienced by parents.
It is hoped that a solution is found before a serious accident occurs.
Raffle
The recent raffle in aid of Chernobyl and Hortolova orphanage raised
approximately £300.
1st prize winner was Stephen Gavigan c/o Pat Flattery
2nd prize winner Kathleen Kelly of Staplestown
3rd prize winner Jamie Smyth (son of Anne) of Derry.
There was an extra prizes of 2 small Easter eggs and these went to Marie Cahill of
Meadowview Timahoe
Concern Fast
Grateful thanks for the money received for the Concern fast in the Hortland / Donadea
area. In all £555 was raised.
Coffee day and sale of work
Come join us in Newtown Hall on Sunday 7th May and enjoy a
cuppa.
Please support our first fund raising event proceeds in aid of
Newtown / Donadea "Young at heart" group.
Bargains galore including handmade knits and crafts. Childrens face painting etc.
in the afternoon. See you on the 7th
CAR BOOT SALE
Timahoe Field Day happens on June 4th this year and
incorporated into the day will be a car boot sale. For those of you not familiar with this
event and who would like more information please contact Pat at 860603.
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