On Sunday, January 17, 190 senior citizens enjoyed their annual party held in the Hazel Hotel. A great day was enjoyed by all. Following a beautiful dinner, a raffle was held, the afternoon continued with music and dancing. A point of note, it was the first time in 44 years that the committee chairman, Mick McGlynn was unable to attend as he was laid low by flu bug. Get well soon Mick. Fr. Liam Merrigan congratulated the organising committee for the time and effort put into organising the annual party. Canon Leslie Stephenson also thanked the committee. MC Tom McGlynn thanked everyone for their support. A special thanks to Willoughbys Hardware who ran a big draw in aid of the party.

Parents who wish to enrol their children in Scoil Eimhin Naofa in September 2009 may do so from January 26-30 inclusive. Please bring child’s Stae birth certificate, Baptismal Certificate and his/her Personal Public Services Number. Child’s PPS number may be obtained by contacting the Department of Social and Family Affairs, Client Identity Section, Phone 01 7043281.

 

Councillor Francis Brown will be raising with Kildare County Council the dangerous approach giving impared views at some bridges in the Monasterevin area, including Coughlans Lock and Oghill Bridge.

Cllr. Fionnuala Dukes has requested the ESB to replace the public lights that are out of order on Drogheda Street, Monasterevin, outside the school, the day care centre and the boys' national school, stressing that many members of the public need to use these locations after dark.

 

Get fit, lose weight, tone up, look and feel great. Classes every Wednesday from 8-9pm in St. Paul’s Secondary School Sports Hall, Monasterevin. Beginners welcome. Cost €7. Contact Geraldine 087 9850883 or come to a class.

 

Running from January 31 to February 8 in Kildare Town, ‘Seeds of Change -Seeds of Hope’.

New club opening. Over 18s only. Traditional Japanese defensive martial art. Mondaynight 8.30 to 10pm. For more information, please contact Patrick on 087 6922583.

                                             Local Lottos and Draws

Weekly draw €150 Phil Leigh. Seller’s prize L. Leigh. €50 Spud Murphy, €50 C. Harrison, €50 T. Behan.

 

Numbers drawn on January 19: 1, 5, 10, 15.
Jackpot won by Tony Ryan, Kill Hill. Congratulations.
Winners of €20: M. Behan, S. Brown, C. Lawlor, S. Joyce, J. Forde.

Jackpot now €1,000

Numbers drawn on January 20: 6, 14, 15, 16. Jackpot not won.
Winners of €20 R. Howard, K. Ransome. B. Hackett, N. Boland, E. Melia.