Rathdowney news

ART CLASSES

Classes are available in the community centre on Wednesday mornings for 2 hours for adults. Childrens art classes for 1½ hours on Wednesday afternoons starting April 24. For more details contact Pauline on 087 6572701.

BINGO

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

MEN’S SHED

Now is the time, if you have been thinking of coming along it is open every Thursday morning from 10am to 12 noon at the old convent school. It is great opportunity for all men to come together to share their skills and talents, learn new ones or simply meet for a chat and a cuppa. New members welcome every week.

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP

The group are back after the Easter break. The group meet every Friday morning in the Marion Centre (beside the RC Church) from 10am -12pm. All welcome parents and minders with children from new born to pre-school.

BOOKCLUB

This month’s book is The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli, for more details on the next meeting contact Catherine in the Library on 46852.

COMMUNITY ALERT

On Tuesday evening April 16 a meeting of the community alert was held in St Bernadette’s hall. Present was Padraigh Farreely crime prevention officer, Garda Paul Wilson and Garda Eithne Dunne. The hall was packed with a wonderfully attendance. A new community alert group was formed in Errill, with an excellent committee elected with delegates for each area. This is great news as in recent years it was Rathdowney, Errill and Donaghmore. Rathdowney community alert was formed in 1986 we are now forming a new committee with one of the founding members still active. We will work in harmony with Errill and are prepared to attend each other meetings.

NATIONAL SCHOOL

Sincere thanks from the parents, staff and management to all who contributed to and supported our most successful School Fete/Sale on Sunday April 21.

ANGLERS

Erkina Cup competition results are as follows, Junior: 1st Ruth Hogan 730g, 2nd Dylan O’Neill 590g, 3rd Liam McCracken 530g. Seniors: 1st James Maher 2255g, 2nd Paddy Fitz 1515g, 3rd Mick Gillman 1505g. The next competition will be announced depending on the weather.

THANKS

Thanks and well done to everyone who came out in groups or as individuals for Clean up Laois week, together we can make a difference.

KNITTING CLUB

The club meet every Monday from 2pm to 4.30pm in the communal centre at Cuan Bhride. They do wonderful work and are like one big family. Our club is always anxious to get new members to join. So come along to us any Monday.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL

The shop is open every Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm. There is a fantastic selection of ladies, gents and children’s clothes available. Thank you to everyone for the continued support.

FIT4LIFE

We meet every Monday, from 7pm-8pm in the square Rathdowney. There are several groups for walkers, walker/joggers, joggers all level of fitness welcome. If you are interested in starting to jog there is a beginner jogging group starting next week. Over 18’s only, high visibility vest must be worn. For further information contact Annie 087 1311770.

SYMPATHY

The death occurred on April 9, of Mary Thomkins (nee Mullins) Nenagh and formerly Mooreville, Rathdowney. Deeply regretted by her husband Brian, daughter Shoana, son Aaorn, grandson, brothers, sisters and extended family to whom sympathy is extended. Mary reposed at her home (Nenagh) her remains were removed to Holy Trinity Church Rathdowney and burial took place in the local cemetery. Mary was a true Rathdowney woman she would she would visit regularly, so it was her wish to be laid to rest in the town she loved so well. May she rest in peace.

RATHDOWNEY NOTES

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