Rosglas Hurling Club

Texas Hold-em night in the Hazel hotel on Friday, March 13, at 7pm. Tickets cost €50 and are available from Jerry 086 8635152, Johnny 087 1205997 or any committee member. First prize of €1,000, plus a prize for everyone at top table.

Historical society
Monasterevin historical society's agm takes place on Thursday, April 16, at 8.30pm in the Council Hall, Main Street, Monasterevin. All welcome, new members are especially wanted. Anyone interested in history and heritage are encouraged to attend.

Monasterevin Knitting Club
The co-ordinator would like to thank the local businesses for their sponsorship of a 10-week knitting project. Anyone interested in sponsoring the club please contact Deidre, 087 28980450.

AIKIDO Club
There will be a new Aikido Club opening in Monasterevin for over 18s only. This is a traditional Japanese defensive martial art program to be held on Monday nights. Contact Patrick at 087 6922583.

Monasterevin Og G.f.c.
Training/coaching for U.8s, U.10s,and under 12s has resumed for 2009 and takes place on Friday at 7pm under lights. New members are welcome.

Weightwatchers
This open to men and women and is held in the Riverside cafe, Supervalu shopping centre, Rathangan road, every Wednesday from 6-7pm. Ring Michelle at 086 4077346.

School Collection
Scoil Bhride, Lackagh, are holding a Church gate collection on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March in aid of school equipment fund. Your support would be appreciated.

Monasterevin AFC Soccer Club
Senior training for 2009, Summer season is on every Wednesday at 7.30pm and Friday at 7pm at Togher road. All welcome.

Parish News
The Parish Novena continues every Wednesday during Lent. Mass at 7.30pm and a well known speaker each week.

Parish radios for the housebound parishioners are available from the Parish office, phone 045 525346.

Walking
Arthritis Ireland ‘Get your joints in motion walking challenge’. Walk can be either 2.5 km or 5km and takes place in the Phoenix park at 12 noon on Sunday 2 May 2009. Phone 01 6618188 or www.arthritisireland.ie

Local Draws and Lottos

Ballykelly GFC& Community Council development lotto draw, 2 March 01,15,16,21. Jackpot not won. Winners of €20 E. Byrne, S & N ORourke, J. Weldon, N. Daly, T. McDonnell. Jackpot now €2,200

Monasterevin GFC: draw results €150 Pascal Whelan, sellers prize P.Whelan, €50 J.Melia, A.Harrison, J.Harrison.

Monasterevan Credit Union members’ car draw will be held on Thursday, April 9, at 5.30pm in the Credit Union office. Please contact the office for details on joining.

Parish lotto: 3 March 07,09,15,29. Jackpot not won. Winners of €20 Q. Duffy, S. Sharpe, J. McHale, T. Graham, M. Holligan. Jackpot now €1,800.