St. Peter’s Boys National School
School reopens on Thursday 28 August at 9am, and closes at 2.50pm for all classes. Best of luck to all the boys for the new school year.
Recreation Centre
The decsion from the County Council on the planning application for the Recreation Centre is due on the 3rd of September. Lets all hope that it will be a favouralbe decision.
Weight Watchers
Meeting held in Day Care Centre, Drogheda St., Monasterevin on Wednesdays from 6pm to 7pm. Meet Michelle, your leader who recently lost 3.5 stone in weight and has lots of new tips and ideas. All welcome.
C Barrett School of Dance
Classes resume Monday 1 September 2008. Beginners 6 to 7pm. Advanced 7 to 8pm. New pupils welcome.
Monasterevin AFC
Training for Schoolboys has commenced for under 12, under 14, and under 16. The club wish to enter an under 11 side, but require volunteers to coach/manage this age group. If you can help, please contact John Dunne, child welfare officer 086 8377375 or Chairman Richard Kemmy 086 2497800. First league match on Sunday 24 August. Senior A away V Clane Utd at 2pm. Manager John Moore at 087 2937460.
Parish Committee AGM
Will be held on Tuesday 9 September at 8.30 pm in the Parish Centre. Everyone welcome.
Whist
The weekly whist will start on Monday 1 September at 9pm in the Day Care Centre. Lessons for new members will be given from 8.30pm to 9pm each Monday night. So, come along and enjoy a good night.
Laois 3RD Level Initiative
Based at Bracklone Street, Portarlington, are holding an open evening on Monday 25 August from 7.30pm to .30pm. Part-time undergraduate courses starting in September 2008. For information, visit www.laoisthirdlevel.ie or call 057 623161.
Finbar Wright Concert
On Friday 17 October 2008 in St Peter & Pauls Church, commencing at 8pm. Tickets €35 are available at Earleys Fashion Shop, The Parish Office or from Jackie Kennedy at 045 525676. Organising Committee meeting on Thursday 28 August in Parish Centre at 9pm.
Lottos and Draws
Monasterevin GFC
Weekly draw results €150 R Morrissey, Sellers prize S Morrissey, €50 G Duffy, €50 J Murphy, €50 T Forde.
Ballykelly GFC and Community Council Lotto
Numbers drawn on 18 August 07, 12, 20, 22, Jackpot not won. Winners of €20 L Ryan, O Hanlon, L Binions, B & G Holligan, L Byrne. Jackpot now €9,000.
Parish Lotto
Numbers drawn on 19 August 03, 04, 07, 18. Jackpot not won. Winners of €20 E Buckley, C McHale, J Dunne, H Earley, G Maher. Jackpot now €5,200.