CLONASLEE

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Draft flood maps have been produced by Jacobs Engineering on behalf of the OPW for Clonaslee. A Public Consultation Day will be on Tuesday Nov 11 in Clonaslee Heritage Centre 12.00pm to 7.30pm. Come along on the day, view the maps and comment.

RETIRED COMMUNITY TEA PARTY

The Clonaslee Heritage Centre is hosting a tea party for the retired community on Friday November 14 from 11am – 1 pm in aid of Age Action. Children from Scoil Bhríde and Castlecuffe NS will perform. Tea and cakes and lovely prizes.

Christmas collection

A church gate collection will take place on the weekend of November 15 and 16, towards providing a Christmas dinner for the elderly of our parish.

KNIT AND CHAT

In the Heritage Centre on Mondays 10:30 am – 12 noon. Bring wool and needles. Call Dolores 087-414-8093.

BINGO

Bingo in the Parochial Hall on Sunday November 16 at 2:30 pm. All welcome!

CLONASLEE COLLEGE

The AGM of Clonaslee College Parents Association will be held in the school on Tuesday November 11 at 8pm. All parents are encouraged to attend.

THANKS

Irish Cancer Society thank everyone who supported the 22nd Annual Slieve Bloom Walk and who helped in any way. Total raised €4,415.

CLONASLEE CCE

Five beginner button accordions and one fiddle available to rent for the year. This gives children a good chance to see if they like the instrument before they buy one. Classes on Thursdays, 4:15pm, beginners from 6 pm in the Community Centre. Call 085-285-1772.

COMMUNITY FORUM

Application forms available for the Community Forum and Voluntary awards on December 2 in the Dunamaise Arts Centre. Section for the Young Person Award, unsung hero, people/groups in any sport, culture, heritage, environmental, drama, etc. Contact Geraldine 0857-866-4107 or email [email protected]. Closing date is November 14.

DANCE LESSONS

Lessons in social dancing, waltz, quickstep, foxtrot, jive & slosh startTuesday Nov 18, continuing each Tuesday from 8-9:30 pm at An Sean Chistin, Ballyfin. Call 087-648-2038.

DINNER DANCE

The Mid-Leinster PTAA Dinner Dance is on Friday November 14 in The Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix,meal at 9 pm. Spot prizes. Music by Solitaire. €25, askDinny or Betty Finnerty.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Bingo on Wednesdays from 2 pm to 4 pm in the Heritage Centre. We welcome everyone.

PARENT AND TODDLER

Baby, parent and toddler group Tuesday mornings 9:30 am to 11:30 am in the Community Centre. All welcome. Call Elaine on 087-236-2723.

IRISH DANCING

The Parochial Hall every Tuesday from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. All ages and levels welcome.

TEXT ALERT

If you see anything suspicious call 057-867-4100. Sign up by callingMatt on 087-672-6290.

WHIST

Sunday night at 8:45 pm in the Parochial Hall. All welcome. RESULTS November 2: Top score: C Casey. Gents: 1 Tom Kearns 2 Tom Gowing. Ladies: 1 Annie Parnell 2 B Daly. Quarters: 1 Teresa Byrne 2 Patricia Quinn 3 Becky Thompson 4 Tom Delaney. Hatching: Mick Kelly. Lowest score: Angela Walsh, Mary Gowing. Raffle: Heather Kelly, Angela Walsh, Patricia Quinn, V Kearns, Angela Walsh, V Kearns.

PARISH LOTTO

Jackpot won! Congratulations to E Conroy, Graigue €500. Winning no: 20-12-7. €30 winners: Anne Flynn, Reary Valley; Emily Rose Kelly, Clonaslee; Carmel Dunphy c/o N Dunne; Paul Flynn, c/o Conroys; Joey & Emma, Garryheather, Peter Casey, Coolnabanch. Promoter’s prize: Flynns PO, Mary Rose Corbet, Conroys-Swans. Next week’s Jackpot: €500.

CLON ST MANMANS

Jackpot not won. Winning no: 13-18-24-26. €40 winners: Will & Bobby Murray, Paddy Hogan, Paddy Murray, Rory O’Connell, Fionnuala O’Connell. Promoter’s prize: Mary Hickey. Next week’s Jackpot: €2,050.