Mountrath
All smiles at Rushin Bridge were Eve and Aine Cuddy with Carole Kirwan.
Mountrath & District Camera Club
Many thanks to the talented Dominic Reddin from Mountmellick Photographic Society for his time giving us all a very encouraging and helpful talk recently. Our next meeting is on Tuesday 12th March, METAC, Mountrath at 9pm, just after Alf Harvey’s Photography Course. Theme is ‘Motoring’. Photo size must be 8 x 6. One photo per person only. We must also say a very big welcome to our newest members, it is so good to see new people joining every night and getting involved. Don’t forget this club is for anyone (adult) with an interest in photography or wants to take up photography as a new hobby and to socialise. New members are always very welcome.
TABLE QUIZ
Table Quiz which takes place at Mountrath Community School on Friday March 8th commencing at 7pm sharp. Quizmaster for the night will be Tom Mullen who promises entertaining questions to suit all ages. A table for 4 will cost €20 with all proceeds going to support school projects. If you don’t have enough to make a team then just come along and we will find partners for you. Businesses in Laois have been very supportive and there will be fantastic prizes on the night.
LAOIS HOSPICE
€1500 was donated to Laois Hospice during 2012 from the sale of homemade jam which was made by Mary Doheny and sold by Costcutters and Phelan’s Shop Castletown. We would like to thank everyone for their support for this worthy cause buying jam donating fruit and jars. The sale of jam contines in these shops.
COUCH TO 5k RUN/WALK
A group from Mountrath are now into their 7th week of training and there is still time for people to join in. Training sessions are Tuesdays & Thursdays meeting up in Castletown outside the ICA hall at 7pm, and on Sunday mornings either outside Costcutters at 10am or Castletown ICA hall at 6pm. All are welcome, call Doreen on 0879305400 for further information.
LIBRARY NEWS
The knitting club continues to meet every Friday morning 10:30-12:30pm all welcome.
KNUCKLES
Under 11years Mon, Wed and Fri 5.30 to 6.30pm over 11years beginners Mon ,Wed and Fri 6.30 to 7.30pm
over 11years advanced Mon, Wed and Fri 7.30 to 9pm Girls over 11 years Tues and Thurs 7 to 8 and Sat 1 to 2pm
Adults Fitness classes Tues and Thurs at 8pm and Sat 10.30am Ladies Fitness classes Mon to Fri mornings 9.30am
and 11.30am. Any enquiries contact Noel on 0851981551.
OUTDOOR GYM
The outdoor gym in the local amenity park can be used by all ages. We would encourage all local clubs and groups to
use this facility.
COUNTRY MARKETS
Mountrath Country Markets is open every Friday from 9:00am to 12 noon in The Macra Hall on Main Street. Come and see for
yourself. To place an order phone 87 32510 or 8735368.
BEEKEEPING
The Dunamaise Beekeepers Assocaition is running a beginners course anyone interested in this fascinating craft should call Tom Hussey on 0851742114
MOUNTRATH AND DISTRICT CYCLING CLUB
A meeting will take place on Friday March 8 in Eddie Phelan’s restaurant with a view to establishing a cycling club to cover Mountrath and surrounding areas. It will cater for cyclists of all abilities including ladies and children. For further information contact Martin Phelan 087-9730806, or Eddie Phelan 057-87-32491.
COLLECTION
A bucket collection for the local Children’s Playground and Park will be held on St. Patrick’s Day on the streets of Mountrath. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
DOG FOULING
Dog fouling is a growing litter problem. Local awareness to identify the dog owners is required. Please contact the Council’s freephone litter hotline @ 1800 323230 with specific details if witnessed i.e. name and address of dog owner, location, time and date. Thank you.
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