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Rebecca Moynan and Darragh Bloomer admire

Rebecca Moynan and Darragh Bloomer admire " Spike " -a bearded Dragon , at the Reptile Zoo in Mountmellick Library - during Heritage Week . Photo: Michael Scully - no reproduction fee.

CULTURE NIGHT

September 21. Drawing workshop in The Marian Centre, Rathdowney with local artists Sandra Kelly and Alison Cahill from 6.30 - 8.30pm. Contact 087 7540368.

PARENT & TODDLER GROUP

The group meet every Friday morning in the Marion Centre (beside the RC Church) from 10-12. All welcome parents, carers and minders with children from new born to pre-school. No joining fee, €3 per morning. Starting back on Friday September 7.

THE RATHDOWNEY PLAYGROUND AND MUGA

is now open to all during daylight hours.

RATHDOWNEY COMMUNITY CENTRE

A set dance workshop, ceili and old time waltzing will take place in the community centre on Saturday, September 15. The set dancing teacher is Maureen Culliton who is well known for her dance classes throughout the county. Music for the ceili and old-time waltzing will be supplied by Danny Webster who is also well known for his music.

Times for the set dancing are 11am to 4pm. Ceili and old time waltzing from 8.30pm to 11.30pm. Both sessions suitable for adults and children over 8 years old.

The above program is a fundraiser for the community centre so please support. It’s something different for young and old. Admission adults €10, children €5. For further details contact Pauline Begadon at 087 6572701 or 0505 46879.

BINGO

A great bingo is held every Tuesday night at 8.30pm in the Rathdowney Community Centre. Your support would be greatly appreciated this bingo is run by the Community Centre Group.

AUCTION

Keep in mind the Rathdowney/Errill GAA auction, which will be held in St Bernadette’s Hall Errill on Sunday November 25.

BOOTCAMP RATHDOWNEY

Starting Tuesday September 4 and Thursday September 6, 7-8pm. Pilates Rathdowney starting Tuesday September 4, 8.15 - 9pm. Held in the parochial hall, all fitness levels welcome, for more details contact Brid 086 38509877.

SET DANCING CLASSES

Set dancing classes will resume in Fitzpatrick’s Lounge, Clonmore on this Thursday night September 6 commencing at 9pm. All are welcome. For further information contact Paddy on 087 6748199.

SAFETALK

Run by Josephine Rigney, suicide awareness officer HSE. Suicide alertness skills programme at the Church of Ireland Hall, Rathdowney on Tuesday, September 18 from 10am – 1pm. To book contact Josephine on 086 8157850.

RATHDOWNEY NOTES

If you wish to put a note in the Leinster Express please leave it into the Card Stand by Sunday at 5pm.


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