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Monasterevin Community Facility

2011-05-03T23:09:06Z

Wow! something historic happened tonight, almost 100 people attended the meeting tonight, facilitateded by Kildare Leadership and Kildare County Council. There were representatives of the Youth Club, Monasterevin Gospel Choir, Venice of Ireland, Recreation Centre Committee, CYMS/CWMS, Community Games, Housing Associations, individuals who have moved into the town in the last few years, all the schools, Irish Dancing and many, many more.

They began by indicating their role in the process, which was to bring togther the community, to understand the needs of the community and to put in place a plan to bring this together. They have the expertise and the experience having recently completed a projcect in Kildare Town.

The large attendance were broke up into smaller groups to focus on two key questions; Who and what needs to be accomodated in the community facility? What are the options regarding the location of the facility.

There were a lot of suggestions both for what was needed e.g. community creche, cafe, educational, drama and performance space, youth reach/club facilities, parent & toddler, meeting rooms, sporting facilities, indoor and outdoor and many other ideas.

There were a few locations mentioned, the site proposed for the recreation centre, in St Evins Park, the CYMS Hall, the old Ballykelly Football field, Moore Abbey and Mill Stream.

The next part was to accept nominations for the committee, again there were repsresentatives from, CYMS, Recreation commitee, Venice of Ireland, Housing associations, a person who has experience in an existing community centre. There was so much interest that they decided to defer the final nominations, and seek volunteers from various organisations in the town. The really want the group to reflect as many aspects of the town as possible. They may have to break the commitee into subgroups to accomodate the numbers that are interested.

When the committee is finally put together, they will meet regularly to establish the needs, and the potential locations. They will keep the people of the town informed by various means, including; newsletter, web site, forum, texts, facebook etc.

The whole emphasis is on a whole community involvement, with not such a focus on sport. There is funding available, up to Euro 500,000 but matching funding is required, either by means of a site, a property, also there is community raised funding required.

Thats all I can remember for now, if anyone else who was there can remember some of the stuff I have forgotten, please add to this post.

Sorry for the long post, its kind of a big thing, this is Monasterevin, nothing like this has happened in a long time. Lets hope that there will be a good committee, and they all pull together and can get this up and running with the cooperation of the people of the town.

There is a thread in the Monasterevin Forum for people who would like to add other information about tonights meeting. http://campbells.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=mon

Leader Partnership Public Meeting

2010-05-28T16:17:28Z

County Kildare LEADER Partnership is a local development company that has responsibility for rural development and social inclusion programmes in County Kildare. We are developing a 2010 – 2013 social inclusion action plan for County Kildare and we are coming to Monasterevin to hear your community’s concerns, issues and ideas. So please come along and don’t miss this chance to tell us what YOU think your community needs.

Evening Meeting

WHERE: Monasterevin Day Care Centre

WHEN: Tuesday 1st June 2010 TIME: 7.30pm

PUBLIC MEETING ALL ARE WELCOME

For more information, please phone 087-7696503 or email emmab@countykildarelp.ie

The Wizard of OZ-Trevin

2010-02-23T20:56:22Z

The Transition Students of St. Pauls Secondary School are presenting the above in the School Gym on 25th & 26th February. Tickets available from the School Office.

St. Vincent De Paul

2010-02-23T20:49:31Z

Weekly meetings are on Wednesdays at 8pm in the Day Care Centre. Postal Box for SVdP is on the wall of the Day Care Centre. Phoneline 085-7209577.

St Pauls Secondary School
Adult education opportunities for parents/family members of students attending St Pauls Secondary School Monasterevin. Computers for Beginners, Cooking/Healthy Eating, Art, Basic English Reading/ Writing skills, Basic Maths. Further details contact Paul Marron, Home School Community Teacher, St Pauls Schooh 045-525601 ext 27 or 086-8400666.

Monasterevin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2010
The pilgrimage will take place from September 17-21. Further details available shortly. Contact Mary Ryan 087-6822290 or the Parish office 525346.

Youth Club
Monasterevin Youth Club reopened on Wednesday January 20. 7-9pm in Parish Centre.
We have a lot of ongoing and upcoming projects and we need extra help. If you can attend two evenings a month and are interested in becoming a leader in our club please call down and see what you think call PRO Sandra on 087-1201545 or email monasterevinyc@live.com

Bingo
The bingo continues every Wednesday at 8.30pm in Monasterevin GFC Pavilion.

January 2010

2010-02-10T18:43:59Z

Venice of Ireland

2010-02-10T18:32:47Z

Monasterevin The Venice of Ireland Festival in conjunction with Monasterevin Lions Club – Fund Raising Dance – The Hazel Hotel, Monday 15th February 2010 – 10pm onwards, Admission €7.00- tickets available from any member of the committee.

Rosglas Hurling Club

Check out the Rosgals Hurling Club website, they have a new person helping them with the site and they are promising that it will now be kept up to date bringing you up to date with all the latest news in the Club.

On Thursday the 11th of February 2010 Rosglas will host an All-Ireland Colleges Football Quarter Final, taking place in Ros Glas pitch at 2pm sharp, between Cork IT and UUJ (University of Ulster-Jordanstown).

Community Games Football

2009-05-05T10:59:55Z

Congratulation to the U10 Football team who have qualified for the County Semi Final.

CYMS Hall

2009-04-17T12:45:52Z

A meeting will be held to discuss the future of the CYMS Hall in Monasterevin. The venue is the parish office on Tuesday next, 21 April at 8.30pm. The meeting will also look at exploring fundraising ideas to clear existing bills. A previous meeting in January gave a mandate to the trustees and the committee of the CYMS Hall to investigate the possibility of selling the property. The meeting will also address the issue of funding that investigation. At the January meeting Donal Fitzpatrick of the Monasterevin CYMS Committee outlined the possible alternatives for the future of the hall to those in attendance. “The fact is that to make the CYMS Hall, which is a listed building, fit for use of any type would require a huge investment. And the question of what use it could be put to that would repay any investment that might be made is a hard one to answer. That is why we have thrown it open to the people of Monasterevin,” he said. Mr. Fitzpatrick went on to add that the committee are starting from a position of debt of €13,000 which is owed to the parish and to solicitors for work done and the only thing of value in the hall is a snooker table which hasn’t been used for seven years. A guesstimate by an engineer suggested that a minimum investment of €500,000 would be needed to make the hall fit for use. He added that raising this amount of money would be a massive undertaking and suggested that unless a viable project was introduced to the hall which would make a substantial return on the investment, then the idea would not be entertained by any lending institution. After some discussion it was decided that the committee should investigate the possibility of selling the hall and whether the money raised from the sale could be put towards the proposed new recreation centre.

Youth Club

There was a presentation of certificates to those who have completed a course on volunteer youth leadership. The club also received a grant last week from Kildare County VEC of €1,500 to help towards the setting up of the club. The youth club committee held an information night in the town last Tuesday night to inform the public on where the project is at and to hear suggestions as to how it should proceed. Chairman of Monasterevin Youth Club, Pat Balfe told people that a lot of progress has been made since the project was first mooted last year. “A number of people got together on 18 November last year to set up a youth club and included among us were local Garda Billy Delaney and PP Fr Liam Merrigan. Since then we have all been garda cleared and we have all completed this training course which was run by KYS in order to ensure the smooth running of the club.” Mr Balfe went on to add that the group are starting from scratch and said that the €1,500 grant from the VEC is a huge boost. “We have secured the use of the parish office as our base for the foreseeable future and we are obviously delighted with that. However in the long term it is not the ideal venue going forward and we are looking to secure premises which we can call our own. It would be no less than what the kids of the town deserve so if there is anyone out there who has a building that we could use then we would be more than delighted to hear from them,” he said.

Mr. Balfe went on to add that the aim of the group was to provide a safe and secure, alcohol and drug free environment for the school going children of the town. “At the start we will only be able to accommodate 15 kids per night, but with time, we would like to expand it further to all students between first year and sixth year in the town. That is dependent on getting right building and the right facilities to put into that building. The club is open to young people who live in the town not just those who go to school in Monasterevin. Looking to the future Mr. Balfe said that the next step will be to look at the various suggestions which have been put forward for the club. “The kids will decide what goes into this club. A key thing will be the ownership of decision making within the club because it is their club,” he said. The public meeting heard that a pool table, a table tennis table, a play station and a TV and DVD player are among the items being considered for purchase for the club.

Ballykelly Lotto Won

2009-03-31T15:49:03Z

The lotto, value, €2400 was won on Monday night by Anthony Hanlon. The numbers were, 5, 8, 10, 23 The winners of the €20 were; Christy Guiney c/o P Kelly, D & S Brett c/o D Brett, Bertie Flynn c/o M Heavey, Phil Donoher c/o M Heavey, Nuala Moore c/o M Heavey. Next weeks jackpot is €1,000

CYMS HALL

2009-03-27T19:00:31Z

There is a meeting to explore the potential future of the CYMS Hall. The meeting is to be held in the Parish Office on 21st April at 8.30 pm. All welcome.

Gospel Choir

2009-03-26T13:01:53Z

The Gospel Choir will be holding a cake sale on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March in the parish centre after 7.30pm, 9am and 12 noon Masses. A raffle will be held for valuable prizes. The Gospel choir will sing on Sunday, March 29, at 12 noon Mass.

Monasterevin Library;
The closing date for the Easter bunny art competition is April 4th. Entry forms are available from the library.

Monasterevin AFC Soccer Club;
Senior training every Wednesday and Friday at Togher road. All welcome. Ring John at 086 8377375 for further details. Lucky 15 winner John Kaye.

Lady runners and walkers;
Any ladies up for participating in the Women's Mini Marathon on Monday, June 1, and help raise funds for Special Olympics Ireland. For a sponsorship pack call 085 162 6084 or 059 863 4642 or email kildare@specialolympics.ie

Charity Walk;
Donncha 0’Dulaing the esteemed broadcaster comes to Monasterevin on Sunday, April 5, for an historic charity walk around the 15 bridges of the town, traditionally known as the Venice of Ireland. This is in aid of funds for a very needy family in Bosnia. Ms. Patricia Keane, director of Rebuild for Bosnia organised the services of the affable RTE broadcaster.

Parish Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help;
This held every Wednesday for Lent in the Parish Church ND has drawn large attendances from the parish and surrounding areas. Next week’s speaker will be RTE broadcaster, Micheal O Muricheartaigh.

Parish Pilgrimage to Holy Land 2009;
Please note change of dates, 28 September to 7 October (9 nights ) Travel is ex-Cork direct to Tel Aviv . Cost is €1,354, accommodation in twin rooms sharing on half-board basis, dinner and breakfast. Places still available, contact the Parish office 045 525346 as soon as possble.

Monasterevin Credit Union
The latest car draw will be held on Thursday, April 9, at 5.30pm in the office. Any member not already signed up for the draw, please contact 525838 for details.

Local Draws and Lottos

Monasterevin GFC weekly draw results;
€150 Breda Kelly, seller’s prize, N. Harrison, €50 M. McCabe, M. Colgan, G. Kelly.

Parish Lotto;
Numbers drawn on 16 March 09, 13, 17, 23. Jackpot not won. Winners of €20 C. Quinn, C. Byrne. C. Byrne, E. O’Donoghue, J. Kaye. Jackpot now €2,200.

Ballykelly GFC & Community Council Development lotto draw.
Numbers 16 March 01, 12, 20, 24. Jackpot not won. €20 J. Weldon, L. Dowling, A. Nea, T. Byrne, S. O’Rourke. Jackpot now €2,600.

St. Paul's Secondary School Reunion

2009-03-18T21:23:57Z

There will be a 15 year reunion, Class of 1994, in the Hazel Hotel, on Satuday 15th August 2009. All past members of the class and teachers are welcome.

St. Evins Golf Society 2009 Outings

2009-03-18T19:35:33Z

Saturday 21 March, Athy Golf club, Monday April 13, K-Club; Monday May 4, Rathsallagh GC; Monday June 1, Mount Wolsey GC; Captains Day Saturday June 11, Portarlington GC, Monday August 3, Mount Wolsey GC. Away weekend in Kilkenny September 11-12, playing in Mount Juliet and in Kilkenny GC. Sunday October 18 in Coolatin GC and the Christmas scramble will be in Mountrath GC. Best wishes to Larry McLoughlin Captain for 2009 and his committee.

Monasterevin Scouts

On Monday, 9 March, the scouts celebrated 30 years of scouting in Monasterevin. Fr Liam Merrigan celebrated Mass and the mass was followed by the investiture of cubs, scouts and leaders who will continue the good work in the years ahead. Fr Liam congratulated the founders of the unit thirthy years ago and all the leaders over the years who gave of their time to help the young. Unit leader Christy McEvoy thanked all who have supported the scouts and asked parents to become involved in the unit, he thanked all for their attendance especially, Pat Ryan one of the founding members and first unit leader also Eugene Nolan who served as a leader for many years.

A presentation was made to Tony Kirwan for his 21 years service. Great credit is due to Christy McEvoy who has been outstanding in keeping scouting alive over 20 years. After the birthday cake was cut, all enjoyed refreshments.

Teagasc Seminar

Teagasc invite farm families and rural dwellers to an important seminar on 'Idea and Income Generation in food and rural tourism'. This seminar will be of special interest to small food producers and rural tourism providers who are already in business or for those exploring diversification options. Venue: the Hazel hotel, Monasterevin, on Tuesday, 24 March, from 8 to 10pm. For further information please contact Cindy Mahon, Teagasc,059 8631719 or 086 2811698.

Monasterevin Library competition

Easter bunny art competition will be run by Monasterevin Library. Closing date is April 4 and entry forms are available are available at the library.

Blood Donation Clinic

The blood Transfusion services will be in the GAA Pavillion Monasterevin on Wednesday 18 March from 4.30pm to 8.30pm and in the CYMS Hall Kildare on Thursday 19 from 4.30pm to 8.30pm and on Friday 20 from11am to 3.00pm.

Alzheimer Society of Ireland

There will be an information night held in Lumville House, Curragh, on Friday 20 March at 8pm. All welcome.

St Paul's Secondary school

Completed application forms for enrolment to St Pauls must be submitted to the secretary before Friday 20 March.
Parents Council of St Paul's School will be collecting at all Masses on Saturday and Sunday, 21-22 March, to raise funds for school equipment. Your support would be very much appreciated.

Parish News

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje May 16 for 7 nights cost n669. Group leader, John Earley, Spiritual Director Fr OSullivan. Contact Newbridge Travel, 045 446522.

Parish Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help every Wednesday during Lent in St Peter & Paul's Church. Mass at 7.30pm. Guest Speaker on 18 March Fr Liam Lawton, 25 March Rotimi Adebari, Mayor of Portlaoise.

Local Draws and Lottos

Monasterevin GFC: weekly draw results €150 Paddy Murphy. Seller's prize V. Kennedy, €50 C. McLoughlin, E. O'Connor, J. Byrne.

Parish Lotto: numbers drawn on 10 March 02, 07, 16, 22. Jackpot not won. Winners of €20 F. McDonald, R. Kennedy, J. Flaherty, G. Donoher, M. Sheehan. Jackpot now €2,000.

Ballykelly GFC & Community Council development lotto draw: Numbers drawn on 9 March 01, 12, 20, 24. Jackpot not won. Winners of €20 Julie Weldon c/o E Weldon, Lynn Dowling c/o M Dowling, Ann Nes c/o P Pender, Tobler Byrne c/o E o Rourke, Sophie O Rourke c/o PJ Brennan. Next weeks jackpot E2,400

Rosglas Hurling Club

2009-03-11T15:40:51Z

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.

Monasterevin Youth Club

2009-02-04T16:53:09Z

A committee of 16 dedicated and committed people are in the process of setting up a youth club in Monasterevin. It is 19 years since this type of facility has been available to the youth of Monasterevin and now is the time to give something back to the youth. One big problem that the committee have is the lack of premises; they appeal to the public for help in sourcing suitable premises in Monasterevin.

All ideas welcome. Please contact Camella at 087 6739737.

Monasterevin Parish Novena

The Novena to Our Lady of Perputal Help will be held during the Lenten period, starting on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. The theme for this year's novena is

'Hope in a Time of Change'. The speakers will be:

Wednesday, March 4, Brian Cody, Manager of Kilkenny Hurling Team.

Wednesday, March 11, Alice Leahy, Director of TRUST.

Wednesday, March 18, Fr Liam Lawton, International Music Composer.

Wednesday, March 25, Rotimi Adebari, Mayor of Portlaoise.

Wednesday, April 1, Micheal O Muricheartaigh, RTE GAA Presenter.

Wednesday, April 8, Fr Peter McVerry. Tireless worker for the rights of the under privileged.

St. Patricks Day Parade

A meeting will be held in the Day Care Centre on April 3, at 8.30pm, to organise the St Patrick's Day parade. Anyone interested in helping please come to the meeting.

Opportunity to Visit the USA

Teenagers between 13 and 18 will have a chance to visit Lexington in Virginia next July under an Exchange Programme that is being organised by the County Kildare Twinning Committee. There are only 16 places available and if selected you will leave Dublin on July 7 and be the guest of an Ameican family for 10 days.
On July 17, you will return with your new American friend and welcome them to Ireland with the help of the County Twinning Committee.
If interested, contact Ann Kavanagh, Twinning Secretary in Aras Chill Dara, 045 980536

St. Paul's Secondary School Table Quiz

A Table Quiz will be held in aid of the school's educational needs. Quiz will be held in the School Gymnasium on February 10, at 8pm. €40 for a table of four.

Pancake Party for the National Children’s Hospital

They are asking you to mix it up again this year by hosting an Odlum’s Pancake Party. The money raised from this year's party will go towards helping sick children receive the best possible care in the National Children's Hospital, Tallaght. You can host an Odlums Pancake Party between February 20 to 24, wherever you choose, simply register online at www.odlumspancakeparty.ie or call 01 4142375.

Flower Arranging Classes

There will be classes for beginners and improvers, starting on Wednesday, February 11, in Monasterevin Day Care Centre, 8pm to 10pm. Contact Hazel Pearson at 045 524420 or 087 2027427. Six classes for €75.

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje

Monasterevin Group Leader John Earley, Spiritual Director Rev. Fr. Denis O'Sullivan. Leaving May 16, 2009, for seven nights, staying at Pension Ivan Vasilj or similar. Cost €669; price includes return flights to Dunbrovnik or Split. Tour operated by Joe Walsh Tours .Contact Newbridge Travel, 045 449522. If full amount is paid before February 6, there will be a €100 discount .

Monasterevin Lottos and Draws

Monasterevin GFC

Weekly draw results €150: Shannon Ransome. Seller's prize BD Ransome, €50 A. Harrison, €50 J. Coughlan, €50 D. Fassinidge.

Parish Lotto

Jackpot not won. Winners of €20 N. Colgan, M. Brennan, B. Madigan, P. O'Connell, M. Lallaway. Jackpot now €9,400.

Ballykelly GFC & Community Council Development Lotto Draw –

Numbers drawn on February 2 were 3, 5, 8, 16

No winner €20 winners Ann Prendergast c/o S Whyte Peter and Tessy c/o M Foster Rebecca Dempsey c/o M o Rourke Maura Ryan c/o S Ryan Annette Hanlon c/o M O Rourke, next weeks jackpot €1,400