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September 19, 2008

14th Kildare Scouts

Monasterevin Scout Troop have been in existence in the town since 1979.  Their Den is located beside the teachers entrance to St. Paul's Secondary School.  The Unit currently has approximately 50 boys and girls in the unit and have 8 leaders.  They have extensive activities all through the year and go camping on a few occasions in the early Summer, some localy and also one big camp away.  This years camp was in Killaloe,and they had a fabulous time.  They have recently purchased 15 canoes and these are used a lot on the canal beside the Den.  The Unit is starting back after the summer break on the 8th of September and we hope to have another good scouting year.  Why not come along and have a look at what we do ?

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Recreation Centre

The Recreation Centre Committee are holding there first fundraiser since receiving planning permission 
on 10th October, to pack bags at Dunne Stores Newbridge. There will be lots of help needed, please contact sarah if you can spare an hour.

Posted by Webmaster at 10:55 AM |

St. Evin's Golf Society

The local golf society have just returned from a very successful and enjoyable weekend in Sligo.   The event was scheduled over 3 nights with two official rounds of golf.  The first day's golf was played on Friday in Castle Dargan a renowned parkland course designed by Darren Clarke.  The winners on the day were 1st  Peter Cullen, 2nd  Mick Browne and 3rd, Stephen O'Rourke.  Saturday's game was played on the Links course, in picturesque Strandhill just outside Sligo town.  This is a beautiful Links course and it was a great opportunity for the society to play Links which doesn't happen very often.  The winners on the Saturday were 1st,  Mick Holligan, 2nd  Peter Cullen and 3rd, Stephen O Rourke.  The golf and the craic were enjoyed by all.  

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BEWARE !!! New Traffic Lights

New traffic lights have been switched on in the past week on the Rathangan Road junction with Cowpasture and Togher Road. This is an extremely busy junction where many accidents have occurred.  Extreme caution should be taken for the first while as there have been reports already of people ignoring the lights, or more likely not realising they are there.
 
Scoil Eimhin Naofa
The Parents Council are having a retirement function for Mrs Lily Mannion to celebrate 34 years of dedicated service to the school on Friday 10 October in the Hazel Hotel. Tickets €15 are available from the school. Phone 045 522561 or John 087 2759663.
 
Monasterevin Credit Union
Members who add €20 to their shares during the month of September will
be entered into a draw for €100. Annual General Meeting will be on 12 November 2008 in the Hazel Hotel. More details later. Next members’ car draw will take place on Thursday 23 October (international credit union day). Any member not yet signed up for the car draw can now do so, by contacting any staff member in the office.
 
St. Peter’s Boys National School Choir
The launch of their CD “We sing with joy “will take place on Wednesday 1st October
at 7.30pm. Guest of Honour Fr Liam Lawton. CD will be on sale at €10. All welcome.
 
Concert with Finbar Wright
Tickets are still available for this concert, which will take place in St Peter &
Pauls Church on Friday 17 October starting at 8pm sharp. Booking at Earleys
Fashions, Parish Office and from Jackie Kennedy 045 525676. This promises to
be a great night, so don’t be disappointed, book now.
 
National Adult Learning Awareness
Kildare adult learning centre will hold an information night in the Day Care
Centre, Monasterevin on Wednesday 24 September from 7.30 to 9.00pm.For
further details 045 522003 or 087 9221038.
 
Monasterevin Soccer Club
Results of Senior B Clongorey Utd 4 Monasterevin 2; Under 12 Arlington 0 Monasterevin 3; Lucky 15 winner JJ Scully.
 
Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land 2009
Monasterevin Parish pilgrimage to the Holy Land from 9 to 17 September 2009. Estimated cost €1300, anyone wishing to book, please contact Parish Office 045 525346.
 
Childrens Liturgy Group
It is hoped to start a programme to make Mass more interesting for younger children,
some adult volunteers are required to help. If you are interested in being part of the childrens liturgy group. Please leave your name and contact details with Fr Liam
ndor the Parish Office 045 525346.
 
              Local Lottos and Draws
 
Monasterevin G.F.C.
Weekly draw results €150 Ml Wilson, Sellers prize M Morrissey, €50 L Nolan, €50 J Ryan, €50 S Maher.
 
Parish Lotto
Numbers drawn on 9 September 05, 07, 15, 23. Jackpot not won. Winners of €20 F Whelan, E Franey, M Foran, A Whelan, M & C Johnson. Jackpot now €5,800.
 
Ballykelly GFC and Community Council Lotto
Numbers drawn on 8 September 01, 04, 17, 23. Jackpot not won. Winners of 40 Kathleen and Ellen, G Purcell, M Murphy, P Duffy, T Vaughan. Jackpot now €9,600.

Posted by Webmaster at 10:40 AM |

September 05, 2008

Monasterevin AFC

Schoolboy training has commenced for under 12, 14, & 16. Volunteers required to coach / manage under 11 side. For information, contact John Dunne on 086 8377375 or Richard Kemmy at 086 2497800.
 
Gospel Choir
First practice of the above choir will take place on Thursday 4 September in the Monasterevin Parish Centre at 8.00pm. Anyone wishing to join is welcome to come along on the night.
 
Monasterevin Credit Union
Members who add €20 to their shares during the month of September will be entered in a draw. Now that credit is getting tighter and some people may be experiencing problems managing their money, they are invited to call to the credit union where advice will be available.
 
Parish AGM
Will be held on Tuesday 9 September at 8.30pm in the Parish Centre. Everyone welcome.
 
Weekly Whist
Whist resumed on Monday 1 September in the Day Care Centre and will continue weekly on Monday at 9pm. New members welcome, lessons will be provided.
 
Portarlington Adult Education Centre
Part-time day courses in computers, childcare, accounts, painting, woodcarving and English as a second language, starting week 8 September 2008. Call Paul or Poilin at 057 8623161 for more information.
 
Padre Pio Pilgrimage to Knock
Takes place on Sunday 21 September. Bus leaving Monasterevin at 8.45am.Cost €20. For further information contact 087 6697902.
 
Lourdes Pilgrimage Reminder
Monasterevin Parish Pilgrimage will take place from 2 to 7 October. Cost €695. For anyone travelling to Lourdes the balance of the fare is now due. Contact Mary Ryan at 525403 or 087 6822290 or the Parish Office 525346.
 
Local Draws and Lottos
 
Monasterevin GFC
Weekly draw results; €150 Rob Hughes, sellers prize V Kennedy, €50 K Byrne, €50 G Harrison, €50 J Coughlan.
 
Ballykelly GFC and Community Coucil Lotto
Numbers drawn on 25 August 02, 09, 12, 16. Jackpot not won.
Winners of €20 C Cullen, D Kelly, N Perry, A Kelly, S Doherty. Jackpot now €9,200.
 
Parish Lotto
Numbers drawn on 26 August: 01, 19, 20, 22. Jackpot not won.
Winners of €20 P.Byrne, M Ryan, M Fitzpatrick, J Tynan, D McGlynn. Jackpot now
€5,400.

Posted by Webmaster at 12:53 PM |

Monasterevin Recreation Centre

Congratulations to the Recreation Centre Committee, their perseverance and determination has paid off. It was announced yesterday that they had been granted planning permision for the development in Tougher Rd.  This is very good news for the town as the new development will provide a focal point for community activities.  This development is not just for sport it is also about providing a central point in the town for all kinds of activities.  If you want to see more details on the layout of the development, check it out below.

http://webdocs.kildarecoco.ie/miniwebr7/ProvideDoc.aspx?index=Ref%20Number&Year=08&Ref%20Numbers=760

Posted by Webmaster at 10:47 AM |

September 03, 2008

All Ireland Medal

Well done to Pauric Cullen from the local Rosglas Hurling Club on bringing an All-Ireland Medal to the Town.  This indeed is a rare event and one to be celebrated.

A great second half fight-back saw Kildare minor hurlers defeat Westmeath to capture the All Ireland Minor Hurling B title in Thurles this afternoon, Saturday 30 August.
Behind by three points, with some 15 minutes remaining, Kildare came storming back to overhaul their opponents before going on to take the title on a scoreline of Kildare 2-13 Westmeath 1-9.
Scorers: Kildare, Martin Fitzgerald 1-7 (2 frees, 2 65s); Ross Kelly 1-1; Eoin Doyle 0-2; John Byrne, Martin Purdell, Philip Cocoman 0-1 each.
Westmeath: Barry OMeara 1-3 (s/line, 2 frees); Stephen Bardon (C.pollaard) 0-4 (3 frees); DanielRiggs 0-1, Killian Murhy 0-1.


Posted by Webmaster at 09:43 AM |

Monasterevin Scout Troop

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Monasterevin Scout Troop have been in existence in the town since 1979.  Their Den is located beside the teachers entrance to St. Paul's Secondary School.  The Unit currently has approximately 50 boys and girls in the unit and have 8 leaders.  They have extensive activities all through the year and go camping on a few occasions in the early Summer, some localy and also one big camp away.  This years camp was in Killaloe,and they had a fabulous time.  They have recently purchased 15 canoes and these are used a lot on the canal beside the Den.  The Unit is starting back after the summer break on the 8th of September and we hope to have another good scouting year.  Why not come along and have a look at what we do ?

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Posted by Webmaster at 09:18 AM |