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Week Ending 3rd August 2018

Lisdowney GAA and CAMOGIE Club Lotto

The winning numbers in the draw on 23rd July 2018 were 3, 8, 19, 26. There was no jackpot winner. Match 3 winners were Sean Bergin, Frank Doheny, Mary Patricia Bowden and Val Walsh. Next week's jackpot €4,150.

Prague House

First Anniversary Mass for Sr. Patricia Dee of Prague House on Thursday, August 9th at 7:30pm in St. Lachtain's Church, Freshford, followed by light refreshments at Prague House. All are welcome.

Clár Ceart for Lisdowney

For the second time in three years Lisdowney Development Association have been successful in securing Clár funding for the village. Cllr. Maurice Shortall was very happy to assist and praised Lisdowney Development Committee Members Aideen Kenny and Bridget Ruth for their progressive and positive contribution in both applications. Under the Clar Programme 2018 a sum of €40.5K has been allocated for the latest project which involves the installation of 1. Digital speed safety signs indicating that cars are entering on the two approaches to the National School. 2. The provision of a footpath to provider safer connectivity to the GAA grounds. 3. Improve roadmarkings. "This will enhance local safety and provide safe connectivity for the children of Scoil Bhríde N.S. and Lisdowney Creche towards the GAA grounds." said Cllr. Shortall.

Scoil Naomh Fiachra Clontubrid

Scoil Naomh Fiachra Clontubrid were successful again in this year's application for the CLÁR Grant in order to develop a Multi-Use Games Area and Sports Wall. This will be a brilliant facility for the children and will compliment the fabulous new All-Weather Pitch which was constructed last summer. Work to begin soon. Thanks to the Board of Management and Cllr. Mick McCarthy for all the help with the application.

Week Ending 27th July

Lisdowney GAA and CAMOGIE Club Lotto

The winning numbers in the draw on 16th July 2018 were 11, 13, 20, 24. There was no jackpot winner. Match 3 winners were Tom Bergin, Paul Murphy, Martin Kennedy and John Stafford. Next week's jackpot €4,000.

Clár Ceart for Lisdowney

Scoil Naomh Fiachra Clontubrid

FRESHFORD BOXING CLUB

Freshford Boxing Club are holding a boxing exhibition on Friday 27th July at 7.30pm in Freshford Community Hall. Watch the young boxers show there skills in amateur boxing. Light refreshments and a raffle on the night. Admission: Adults 5 euro. Under 18s free. Your support would be gratefully appreciated. Any queries please call Tony on 087 6764170

Week Ending 19th July 2018

Lisdowney GAA and CAMOGIE Club Lotto

The winning numbers in the draw on 9th July 2018 were 15, 16, 18, 19. There was no jackpot winner. Match 3 winners were Theresa Dunphy and Joan Drea. Next week's jackpot €3,800.

Charity Hurling Match and Cabaret

Charity Hurling Match & Cabaret in the Polo Grounds Jenkinstown on Saturday 21st July at 7.45 pm. Conahy Shamrocks (All Ireland Junior Champions 2008) V St Patrick's Ballyragget (All Ireland Champions 2012). Guest referee Adrian Ronan, followed by Cabaret in the Gaa Clubhouse Jenkinstown with music, finger food & raffle on the night. Admission €10. This event is being hosted by Conahy In Sync, for any further details contact: Billy Murphy 086-3262446, Tom Phelan 087-7973392, Shane Mulhall 086 -8196986, Paul Byrne 087-8100721, Liam Byrne 086-8781583.

Cemetery Masses

The parish cemetery masses will take place throughout July at 7.30pm on the following dates: Monday 9th July - Rathbeagh, Wednesday 11th July - Tifeaghna, Friday 13th July - Lisdowney, Tuesday 17th July - Clontubrid, Friday 20th July - Aharney.

OSSORY AGRICULTURAL/ MASSIVE TRUCK & VINTAGE SHOW (Rathdowney Annual Show) will be held this year on Sunday 22nd July. Kicking off on Saturday Evening 21st July with BBQ- Bar & Music by ‘’DEUCE’’ . Show day to include all our popular show events. The Meadow Meats €2,000 Super Beef Championship, Glanbia €1000 Fresian Calf Championship, A.I.B. Pedigree Interbreed Calf Class, Ashbourne Meats All Ireland Senior Breeding Heifer, Ossory Show All Ireland Crossbred Male Or Female Calf Born 2017, FBD €1,200 Ossory Crossbred Belgian Blue Championship, Sheep, Horses, Working Hunter Championship, Nominations To Top Stallions, Poultry, Arts & Crafts, Baking, Sewing, Local Home Produce, Trade Stands, Entertainment, Fun Dog Show, Tug Of War, Best Dressed Competitions and most Glamorous Granny, Massive Truck, Vintage Car and Tractor Show, Traditional Threshing, All Ireland Tug O War, Fittest Family. Over 200 classes to exhibit in and much more..

Ossory Show 2018 In Support of Saplings & Down Syndrome Centre Midlands. Hope you can join us on the day for a great family day out. Contact: Catherine Fitzgerald 087 9975902 (Secretary) Peter Ging 086 2394573 (Chairman) Seamus Costigan Pro’s Truck& General, Canice Gorman Tradestands 0872326493 , Brain McCartney 0861719696

Week Ending 22nd June

Lisdowney GAA and CAMOGIE Club Lotto

Draw 11th June 2018 Results.
No jackpot or match 3 winner.
25 euro to Mary Devlin Madge Brennan Gerry Nolan Sean Bergin. Next week's jackpot 3000 euro. Numbers - 4,7, 24, 27

Lisdowney Camogie Club News

Lisdowney faced Carrickshock in the U14 league and again started well and winning a lot of ball and clocking up the points, but Carrickshock were strong throughout the field - half time score 1.6 to 1.4 in favour of Lisdowney. In the second half Carrickshock fought back, narrowing the gap to one point, despite Lisdowney's strong start Carrickshock drew level just before the final whistle. Final score was a draw 1-10 to 3-4.

Lisdowney Vs Windgap U14 league on Wednesday last. Lisdowney started out well with Lisdowney scoring a goal in the early stages of the game. Despite the bad weather conditions both teams fought hard in the first half with each team scoring few points before the half time whistle leaving the score 2-2 to 1-2. The second half saw the Lisdowney girls start well with a quick goal and continued their form and finished well, Final score 7-2 to 2-2.

Team:

Abbie O Sullivan,Sienna Gunner, Anna Scott, Rachael Queally, Miram Phelan, Aishleigh Doyle, Eva Tallis, Ava Dooley, Ciara Comerford 1.0, Katie Brennan, Chloe Delaney 4.2, Katylin Cummins, Lucy Dunne, Niamh Holohan 2.0, Hannah Coyle, Lucy McEvoy, Aine Holohan, Ciara Delaney, Laura Walsh, Lauryn Foley, Lauveve Doran, Aoibhe Kenny, Leanne Ryan.

Lark in the Park

Gathabawn Rural Development Group will host a ‘lark in the park’ event in their Millennium Park on Sunday June 24th. This free event is an opportunity for all the community, young and old to get together and share chat and stories.

There will be a BBQ manned by the Rural Development Group Volunteers. Our volunteers and visitors are encouraged to bring their picnic basket and blanket. Bouncy castle, entertainment and lots of open space for the kids all within the confines of the park so the parents can keep an eye while chatting to neighbours and friends.

The Group will be unveiling the latest addition to the park, our fairy village and adventure trail where kids can cross the hump back bridge and go through the tunnel or slide into adventure.

We have put in a request for sunshine also, so see you there from 2pm till late on the 24th June.

Cemetry Masses

The parish cemetry masses will take place throughout July at 7.30pm on the following dates: Monday 9th July - Rathbeagh, Wednesday 11th July - Tifeaghna, Friday 13th July - Lisdowney, Tuesday 17th July - Clontubrid, Friday 20th July - Aharney.

St Kieran's college reunion

Last year over 300 past pupils of St. Kieran's College attended a reunion. This year there are two opportunities to meet up with familiar faces from the glass hall as all past pupils are invited to meet up at a Gala Banquet on Friday 29th June and a golf classic in Kilkenny Golf club on Saturday 30th June. Bookings available at www.stkieranscollege.ie or 056 7721086.

Ossory Show (Rathdowney Annual Show) will be held this year on Sunday 22^nd of July. Kicking off on Saturday Evening the 21st with BBQ- Bar & Music by (Deuce) in aid of Down Syndrome Laois Centre & Saplings. Following on Sunday 22nd Massive Truck, Vintage Car & Tractor Show plus Agricultural Show & treshing Exhibition Further Details as Follows:. Further Details Contact Catherine Fitzgerald Secretary 0879975902. Chairman Peter Ging 086 2394573. Trucks, Vintage & General Enquiries: Seamus Costigan PRO 086 2306828/ Canice Gorman 087 2326493/ Brian McCartney 086 1719696 Event Organisers.

Week ending 15th June

Confirmation

40 children of the three schools in Lisdowney parish were confirmed in Lisdowney church last Sunday at 11.00am mass celebrated by Bishop Dermot Farrell. Thanks goes to all of those who participated in the ceremony.

Holy Family Icon VIsit

The Holy Family Icon is visiting the diocese of Ossory from the 11th to 16th of June. There will be a prayer service for the Northern parishes on Thursday June 14th in St Patrick's church, Ballyragget at 7.30pm. All are welcome.

GAA Fixtures

Friday 15th June Lisdowney U13 v Mooncoin in Lisdowney at 7.30pm and Lisdowney Junior D v Mooncoin in Lisdowney at 8.00pm. Tuesday 19th Lisdowney U13 v Blacks & Whites in Tom Walsh Park at 7.30pm

St Kieran's college reunion

Lisdowney Lotto

There were no winners in the Lisdowney Lotto on 5th June. The numbers were 1.18. 19 and 24. and no match 3 winners. €25 winners were Margaret O'Hara, Joe McCormack, Jack & Stella Dooley and John Costello. Next weeks jackpot is €2950.

Cemetry Masses

Lisdowney Community Games

Well done to everyone who participated in the lisdowney community games athletics. The results are U6 girls 1. Brook Bonascoz 2.Olivia Delahunty 3.Eimear o Shea. U6 boys 1. Donnacha Burns 2.Oran McDonald 3.Aidan Dunphy 4.Oisin Dunphy. U8 60m girls 1.Aoife Blanchfield 2.Mia Perry 3.Grace Dunphy. Boys 1.Conor Murphy 2. Eoghan Mcmeniman 3. Micheal Murphy. U8 80m girls 1. Aoife Blanchfield 2.Mia Perry 3.Faye Queally. Boys 1.Conor Murphy 2.Eoghan Mcmeniman 3.Micheal Murphy. U10 100m girls 1.Emily Farrell 2.Meave Holohan 3.Ava Scott. Boys 1.Ciarán Mcmeniman 2.Cillian Dunphy 3.Cian Banasco- Zaragoza U10 200m girls 1.Emily Farrell 2.Ava Scott 3.Emma Carroll. Boys 1. Ciáran Mcmeniman 2.Cillian Dunphy 3.Cian Banasco- Zaragoza

U12 100m girls 1.Róisin Burns 2.Laura Walsh 3. Áine Kavanagh. Boys 1. Michael John Banville 2.James Dooley 3. Liam O Gorman , Patrick Murphy. U 12 600m girls 1.Róisin Burns 2. Laura Walsh 3.Amelia Campion. Boys 1. Robert McEvoy 2.Michael John Banville 3. Evan Perry, Liam O Gorman. U14 100m girls 1.Niamh Holohan 2.Ruth Walshe 3.Áine Holohan. Boys

1.James Comerford 2.Conor 0 Gorman 3. Cathal Tallis. U14 800m girls 1. Ruth Walshe . Boys 1.James Comerford 2.Conor O Gorman. U10 hurdles girls 1.Emily Farrell 2.Tara Rose Dunphy 3. Emma Carroll. Boys 1. Ciarán Mcmeniman 2.Cillian Dunphy 3.Cian Banasco- Zaragoza. U14 80m hurdles girls 1.Niamh Holohan 2.Áine Holohan. Boys 1.James Comerford 2.Cathal Tallis 3.Conor O Gorman

Long Puck U10 boys 1. Billy Grogan 2. Seamus Murphy 3. Michael John Banville, Girls U 14 1.Áine Holohan 2. Niamh Holohan.

Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership invite you to get involved in our range of fabulous events for Bike Week 2018.. Now that the summer has finally arrived, it is time to get your bike out and get moving for Bike Week 2018 from June 9th to June 17th. Main events are:. Ciclovia Family Fun on High Street Sunday June 10th. Castle to Castle 40k spin AND Family 10k spin on Wednesday June 13th (pre booking essential). Bike Maintenance Workshop (learn the basics!) at the Watershed on Thursday June 14th (pre booking essential. Bike Buffet (cycle and food!) on Friday June 15th (pre booking essentialSlow Roll Cycle for Men’s Health on Saturday June 16th (pre booking essential. See www.krsp.ie or Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership on Facebook. You can also contact 087 3567884 for more details.The events that require pre booking are on www.eventbrite.ie and all events are listed as part of Bike Week 2018 events on www.bikeweek.ie

Week Ending 27th April

Lisdowney GAA and Camogie Club Weekly lotto: Last weeks winning numbers: 19, 22, 24, 25

Match 3: Eamon O'Neill, Next weeks jackpot €4,300

Lisdowney Camogie Club:

The Lisdowney Under 16 camogie panel got their season off to a good start with a comprehensive win over Paulstown in their first league match. Lisdowney scored 4-4 unanswered in the first half, Paulstown rallied in the second half scoring two goals, however they couldn't narrow the gap between the two teams. A very good team performance by Lisdowney. Final score Lisdowney 7-7 Paulstown 2-0

Lisdowney / Naomh Brid got the under 14 league underway playing the Rower Inistioge on Friday last. Lisdowney / Naomh Brid dominated throughout the field in the first half with most of the scores coming from the Lisdowney/ NB girls. The Rower Inistioge fought back well in the second half scoring 3 goals and 3 points and were stronger in defence in the second half, but were unable to catch the lead Lisdowney /NB had created in the first half. A positive start to the season with a strong team performance by Lisdowney / NB. Final score Lisdowney NB 10-9 Rower Inistioge 3-5

Lisdowney Development Association are looking for your help. Our annual Spring Clean takes place on Saturday 28th April from 3-5pm.

We will provide gloves and litter pickers along with bags. All approaching roads and the village need a clean up. Please give an hour and help tidy up our village and parish.

Many thanks for your help and continued support.

Table Quiz Miriam Fitzpatrick and three of her classmates are holding a table quiz in Mackeys of Gathabawn. This is in aid of their forthcoming trip to Lourdes to be helpers to the sick and elderly. Quiz will take place at 8.30pm on Friday 27th of April. Cash prices and raffle will be held on the night.All support will be greatly appreciated.

BINGO fundraiser in aid of Scoil Naomh Fiachra, Sunday 13th May at 2pm Lisdowney Community Hall Admission €5 adults and €2 children,prizes and light refreshments.All welcome.

Lisdowney Montessori play and learn.
Would like to thank for all the support that the Pre School has been shown over the last 5 years. The Pre School has 3 very qualified Childcare Practitioner working in its environment with years of experience in childcare.
Places are available for enrolment in ECCE scheme Pre School Year 2018/2019.
Starter forms can be collect at the Pre School at any time between 8am to 4pm.
Please note that one entry point to the Free Childcare ECCE Scheme this is before September 2018.
Children age 2 years and 8 months are eligible.
Children born between 1st January 2014 and 31st December 2015 will qualify for the ECCE Scheme .
We also have places for children 2 years and 6 months .
Please contact Helen Coogan on 087 6978588.

PATHWAY TO YOUR FUTURE - Grange Manor, Ballyragget. 2nd May 2018 Ladies over 50 are invited to attend a workshop to celebrate womanhood and awaken an awareness of the giftedness of this third stage of life. Early bird price €150.

• Create your own storyline

• Recognize your own unique giftedness

• Learn to let go of the limiting beliefs which may be holding you back

Working in a safe, fun, trust-filled setting, we will invite you to look back at your life to date – the richness of your experiences as well as unfulfilled expectations - with love and compassion. This journey will be guided by two skilled and experienced facilitators, Mary Mulcahy (Adlerian Psychologist & Educator) 0872524531 and Kathleen Fanning (Life Coach & Educator).

New Beauty Salon in Freshford - Sacha's Beauty Salon provide a wide range of services and stockist of some fantastic brands such as CND Shellac, Juliette Armand, He-Shi Tan, Monthly offers can be found on facebook and instagram. 083 040 5124 Church Street,Freshford, Kilkenny, R95 N4NH

Week Ending 20th April

Lisdowney Community Games

Congratulations to Evan Perry on coming third in the County community games Art competition.

Well done to the Badminton team of Niamh Holohan, Ashleigh Doyle, Rachel Queally, Ciara Comerford, Lucy Dunne and Aine Holohan who represented Kilkenny in the Badminton against Carlow last weekend. Despite some great games they were unfortunate not to progress to the next round.

The community games talent show will take place in Bennettsbridge Hall on the 28th of April at 3 pm. Information can be found on the community games website and Facebook page. Contact Collette Bergin 0851335375 for Entry forms. Registration closes on Wednesday 25th April.

Pilates

Starts back in Clontubrid on week beginning 9th April, Tuesday am at 11.00, Thursday at 7pm and 8.15pm and Wednesday at 7.30pm for Intermediates.

Lisdowney Montessori

• Create your own storyline

• Recognize your own unique giftedness

• Learn to let go of the limiting beliefs which may be holding you back

Week Ending 13th April

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto

There was no winner in Lotto draw. Numbers drawn: 3, 13, 18 + 25. No jackpot winner this week. Match three winner Paul Fogarty. Next week's jackpot: €4,000

Annual Lotto subscription is now due, please give money to any committee member.

Pilates

Starts back in Clontubrid on week beginning 9th April, Tuesday am at 11.00, Thursday at 7pm and 8.15pm and Wednesday at 7.30pm for Intermediates.

Lisdowney Montessori

• Create your own storyline

• Recognize your own unique giftedness

• Learn to let go of the limiting beliefs which may be holding you back

New Beauty Salon in Freshford

Sacha's Beauty Salon,

provide a wide range of services and Im a stockist to some fantastic brands such as CND Shellac, Juliette Armand, He-Shi Tan, Wax:

onthly offers can be found on facebook and instagram. 083 040 5124 Church Street,Freshford, Kilkenny, R95 N4NH

Week Ending 16th March

Fancy Dress
Creenkill National School presents St Patrick's day fancy dress in Mackey's bar. Prizes for best dressed. Raffle on the night. Music by Sweet Freedom. Admission €5 and all proceeds go to the school.

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto

There was no winner in Lotto draw. Numbers drawn: 8, 9, 13 and 19. No jackpot winner this week. Match three winner Lizzie Fogarty. Next week's jackpot: €3,200. The draw will take place in Mackeys.

Lisdowney Point to Point

North Kilkenny Hunts Point To Point races takes place in Parksgrove on Sunday 18th March. First race is at 1.30 pm.

LISDOWNEY COMMUNITY GAMES

The art and handwriting competitions took place in February. Thanks to Scoil Naomh Fiachra NS, Scoil Bhride NS and Creenkill NS for running the handwriting competition and to the local judges for giving their time to judge. Well done to everyone who participated. The results of the Art competition are U8 1st Aoife Blancfield, 2nd Ciara Grace, 3rd Mia Perry, U10 1st Eva Fitzpatrick, 2nd Tara-Rose Dunphy, 3rd Meabh Dwyer, U12 1st Amelia Campion, 2nd Sadhbh Blanchfield & Aoibheann Ryall, 3rd Roisin Kennedy, U14 1st Rachel Bergin, 2nd Aine Holohan, 3rd Ruth Walshe.

Boys U8 1st Eoghan Mcmeniman, 2nd Odhran Murphy, 3rd Dominic James, U10 Ciaran Mcmeniman, 2nd Evan O`Hara, 3rd Fionn Blanchfield, U12 1st Evan Perry, 2nd Thomas O`Shea, 3rd Tadhg Bergin,

Handwriting results: Girls U10 1st Clodagh Theresa Dorney, 2nd Eva Fitzpatrick, 3rd Zara D`Arcy, U12 1st Aoibhe Kenny, 2nd Emily Tallis, 3rd Cecelia Campion, Boys U10 1st TJ Fogarty, 2nd Ciaran Mcmeniman, 3rd Jack Purcell, U12 1st Evan Perry, 2nd Michael John Banville, 3rd Liam O Gorman. Congratulations to everyone. Date and venue for county event have yet to be confirmed.

The Kilkenny community games gymnastics event will take place in the watershed Wednesday 21st March at 5.30 pm. U9, U11, U13, U15, community games age guidelines apply. Standard floor routines available on www.communitygames.ie. U11/U13 and U15 must also complete vault. Cost 5 Euro. Text entries to John O Shea 087 2466595 and include child’s date of birth. All participants must be accompanied by coach/parent on the night.

Lisdowney Montessori

Places are available for Pre school year 2018. Phone 087 6978588 for more details.

Lisdowney GAA Hurling and Camogie

Annual subscription is now due, please give money to any committee member.

Irish Cancer Society,

Volunteer drivers are required to transport patients to and from hospital for treatment. Phone 01 2310522 for more information

Week Ending 2nd March

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto

There was no winner in Lotto draw. Numbers drawn: 5, 6, 11 and 14. No jackpot winner this week. Match three winner Ron Saunders. Next week's jackpot: €3,050. The draw will take place in Downeys.

Lisdowney Montessori

Places are available for Pre school year 2018. Phone 087 6978588 for more details.

Lisdowney GAA Hurling and Camogie

Annual subscription is now due, please give money to any committee member.

Colaiste Mhuire Musical

2018 TRANSITION YEAR STUDENTS Of COLÁISTE MHUIRE, JOHNSTOWN Presents HAIR GEL on Friday, 9^th March 2018 @ 7:30 sharp. All are welcome. Further information Contact: 056 8831135

Fancy Dress

Creenkill National School presents St Patrick's day fancy dress in Mackey's bar. Prizes for best dressed. Raffle on the night. Music by Sweet Freedom. Admission €5 and all proceeds go to the school.

Irish Cancer Society,

Volunteer drivers are required to transport patients to and from hospital for treatment. Phone 01 2310522 for more information

Week Ending 23rd February

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto

There was no winner in Lotto draw Monday 4th December. Numbers drawn: 8, 10, 14 and 18. No jackpot winner this week. Match three winners Breda Thornton. Next week's jackpot: €2,900. The draw will take place in Mackeys.

Lisdowney Montessori

Places are available for Pre school year 2018. Phone 087 6978588 for more details.

Lisdowney GAA Hurling and Camogie

Annual subsription is now due, please give money to any committee member.

Irish Cancer Society,

Volunteer drivers are required to transport patients to and from hospital for treatment. Phone 01 2310522 for more information

Arthritis Association

"Are you aged between 35 - 75 years & been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee?
Atlanta food trials are investigating if a raspberry extract can help improve symptoms of osteoarthritis in the knee.
Are you interested in taking part in the food trial? Come to hear more about what's involved and decide for yourself
Even if you don't live with osteoarthritis come and meet other living with chronic pain. After the talk we'll have the kettle on with a few treats to sit, chat and meet others all living in the same chronic pain boa

On Friday 23rd February in Ossory Park Community Centre, Kilkenny City, Guest speaker 11am - 12 noon. Tea, coffee & chats 12noon - 1pm. If you want to book a free seat at the talk, call or text 0871491767

Parish Notes:

Our team of parish notes writers would welcome more help. It just involves one hour a week, for 8 weeks in the year, to compile the notes that are sent in to you on our email. If you could spare one hour a week to help keep the community informed, we would love to have you on board. Just contact 086 1985251 and we'll show you what to do. It's very easy and keeps you up to date with events in the community.

Week Ending 16th February

Lisdowney Community Games

Congratulations to the two teams who travelled to The Rower on Friday evening for the U14 community games quiz. They did extremely well. Scoil Bhríde NS team was Amelia Campion, Sorcha Maher, Cathal Tallis and James Walsh. Scoil Naomh Fiachra NS team was Katie Brennan, Áine Holohan, Abbie O Sullivan, Ruádhan Downey, Cein O Connor and Conor O Gorman came in third place in the competition and received medals. Big well done to all.

You can follow the Lisdowney Community Games facebook page for information on all upcoming events. New members are welcome to join the committee and volunteers for the events are very much appreciated. For enquiries call Collette Bergin 0851335375/ Carina Dunphy 0861966085/ Joya Burns 0863155050

Cookery Demonstration

Lisdowney hurling club wishes to thank all of those who were involved in organising the Edward Hayes cookery demonstration in Lisdowney Community Hall on Friday last. Thanks to the organising committee, the ticket sellers, stuarts and helpers on the night, those who prepared the hall and to all of those who attended and supported the night.

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto

There was no winner in Lotto draw Monday 4th December. Numbers drawn:01. 15,, 16 and 20. No jackpot winner this week. Match three winners Neil Kennedy, MAry Bowden, Ber Mooney and Paul Murphy.. Next week's jackpot: €2,750. The draw will take place in Downeys.

Carlow Home Care Team

Valentine's Fundraiser in aid of the Carlow Kilkenny Home Care Team on Wednesday 14th February 2018 in Langton House Hotel. Tickets €30 - 4 course meal, band and DJ. Available from Langtons or Mary Harrington (087-2128664)

Irish Cancer Society,

Volunteer drivers are required to transport patients to and from hospital for treatment. Phone 01 2310522 for more information

Arthritis Association

Galmoy Parish Auction:

Galmoy GAA Club will host their Annual Parish Auction at 1.30pm in Galmoy Parish Hall on Sunday next February 18th. A huge number of items on offer including, over 30 car trailers of timber, Farm Tools & Feed Stuffs, 1 Tonne of Nitrogen, Silage, Hay, Straw, Meal and Fuel Vouchers, Beauty & Food Hampers,Sports Gear & Equipment and lots lots more.

Parish Notes:

Week Ending 9th February

Lisdowney Community Games

Art competition will take place in the community hall on Thursday 8th February from 3pm to 4pm. All children welcome. Please bring own colours and cost per child is 2 euro. The Handwriting competition will be run through the schools in the coming weeks. You can follow the Lisdowney Community Games facebook page for information on all upcoming events. New members are welcome to join the committee and volunteers for the events are very much appreciated. For enquiries call Collette Bergin 0851335375/ Carina Dunphy 0861966085/ Joya Burns 0863155050

Cookery Demonstration

Edward Hayes, Celebrity chef stars in a cookery demonstration in Lisdowney Community Hall on Friday 9th February at 8p.m. Admission is €10.00 and all proceeds go to Lisdowney GAA club. Tickets are available from committee members.

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto

There was no winner in Lotto draw Monday 4th December. Numbers drawn:03, 12, 16 and 25. No jackpot winner this week. Match three winners Ruth Mulcahy, Imelda Phelan, Neill kennedy and Richard Marum.. Next week's jackpot: €2,6000. The draw will take place in Mackeys.

Lisdowney Bord na nOg

The AGM of Lisdowney Bord na nOg NOW took place last Thursday. It was well attended with good input from the floor. Club Officers stay the same, but there are some changes in underage mentors. Larry Maher, Shay Downey, Tom O'Carroll and John Campion will be over the minor squad. The under 15 managers and trainers include Rory Hickey, Aaron Fogarty, Tom McEvoy, Stevie Dunne and Richie McEvoy. The Under 13 management team are Paul Grogan, Brendan Blanchfield, John Banville and Larry Comerford. The Under 11 squad managers and trainers include Kevin Grogan, Brendan Leahy, Gareth Walsh and Ann O'Gorman. Mentors for the Under 9s are Fiona Perry, John McMenamen and Graham O'Shea. The Under 7 age group mentors are John Costello, Eamon Grace, Ger Murphy and Liam Maher.

It is now a legal requirement that all mentors must complete a Child Protection in Sport/Safeguarding workshops and be garda vetted. As it was agreed at the AGM that each mentor should only have a role with one age group, it is essential that as many parents and interested parties, within the club, as possible should do this course so that they can be called on to assist if needed, The Hurling and Camogie Clubs hope to hold a joint workshop on 1st March so names should be given to any club official.

Thanks was extended to Dorothea Bergin and Ann O'Gorman who do trojan work each year organising club gear. This year it will be possible to order gear online any time of the year directly through the company.

Dates for The Lisdowney Windfarm 7s are 21st and 28th July and 4th August.

Membership is now due. Increases in membership were necessary this year to help fund the ongoing expenses within the club and to balance the cost for families. It still remains great value for money and parents are encouraged to join with the family membership to help keep the club afloat, and help with necessary maintenance and development within the club. Club Lotto tickets can beboughton an annual basis which offers some savings for the individual.

Lisdowney Afternoon Club,

New membersare welcome to come to the resource centre in Lisdowney at 2.30pm on Friday 9th February for the afternoon club.

Lisdowney / Clontubrid / Gathabawn Community Alert,

Thanks to all who have renewed their subscription in 2017. To continue receiving texts in 2018 please pay your subscription to the usual representaative before the 14th February, or to any committee member.

Lisdowney National School,

Scoil Bhríde is open for enrolments for the academic year 2018/2019. Application forms are now available on the school website www.scoilbhridenslisdowney.weebly.com/administration.html. Application forms are also available from the school office. Please contact Scoil Bhride, Lisdowney NS, on 056-8833495.

Freshford Boxing Club

Freshford Boxing Club were to hold a boxing exhibition on Friday 9th February at 7pm in Freshford Community Hall, the date has now been changed to Friday 16th March at 7pm. Come watch our young boxers show there skills in amateur boxing. Light refreshments and a raffle on the night.

Admission Adults 10 euro. Under 18s free. Your support would be gratefully appreciated. Any queries please call Tony on 087 6764170

Information Evening,

A free information evening for parents of school going children takes place on Monday 12th February from 7.30 to 9.30pm in Springhill hotel. Addresses issues including exam stress, bullying, peer pressure etc. Phone 086 8203521 for further information

Carlow Home Care Team

Irish Cancer Society,

Volunteer drivers are required to transport patients to and from hospital for treatment. Phone 01 2310522 for more information

Parish Notes:

Week Ending 2nd February 2018

Lisdowney Community Games

County Champions

Congratulations to Lisdowney Junior Football team who beat GraigueBallycallan in the County final on Sunday in Dunmore. Final score was 2:9 to 2:8.

Cookery Demonstration

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto

There was no winner in Lotto draw Monday 4th December. Numbers drawn: 11, 23, 24 and 25. No jackpot winner this week. Match three winners Annie O'Hara and Breda Bowden. Next week's jackpot: €2,450. The draw will take place in Downeys.

Lisdowney Bord na nOg

The AGM of Lisdowney Bord na nOg NOW takes place this Thursday 25th January at 8 pm in Lisdowney Community Centre. It is really important that all parents of underage players, and all interested in the future of the club attend to understand what is happening within the club. Attending the meeting does not mean you will get a job, but it does mean that you can have your say.

There are a lot of changes in the underage structure within the GAA. Due to these changes U6, U8, U10 etc will be replaced with U7, U9, U11 etc As a result U6 is gone and U7 will be the youngest age group. This year training will be starting with weekly 1 hr sessions indoor in the community centre. U7 sessions will be Friday evenings at 6.00pm commencing 26th Jan. U11 age group session commencing at 7.15 pm on Friday 26th January and the u9 age group will commence on Saturday 27th January at 10am any queries please contact Richie Mcevoy .

It is a legal requirement that all mentors, prior to undertaking a coaching role in the club, must complete a Child Protection in Sport/Safeguarding workshops.this workshop. All mentors must complete this Workshop or have it already completed, prior to undertaking a coaching role in the club, this is the law since 1 January 2018. All persons with 'a role of responsibility' within clubs must also have completed it. The Hurling and Camogie Clubs hope to hold a joint workshop soon.

Lisdowney National School,

Freshford Boxing Club

Admission Adults 10 euro. Under 18s free. Your support would be gratefully appreciated. Any queries please call Tony on 087 6764170

Carlow Home Care Team

Parish Notes:

Notes: - If you have any notes for the Lisdowney Notes please send them to lisdowneynewspapernotes@gmail.com or 086 1985251 before 9pm on Sunday.

PICTURE TITLE - Junior Football Champions 2017 - Lisdowney

Back L - R: Ray Fitzpatrick, Joe Bergin, Martin Phelan, Peter O'Sullivan, Aaron Fogarty, Stephen Delaney, Brian Campion, Sean Phelan, John Brennan, Ciaran O'Carroll, Liam Dunphy, Peter Bergin, Kevin Grogan, John Banville, Patsy Murphy

Front Row L - R: Kevin O'Sullivan, Eoin Delahunty, Niall Grogan, Paul Murphy, Paddy Bowden, Jack Dunphy, Vinny Fitzpatrick, Eddie Kenny, Daragh Mackey, Conor O'Carroll.

Week Ending January 19th 2018

Lisdowney Newspaper Notes by Theresa McGinn

Lisdowney Development Association are running a clothes collection. Please note change of date to Wednesday 24th January at the Community Centre . The following items can be recycled, Curtains, Clothes, Shoes, Handbags & belts. No Teddy Bears or Cushions please, please note that clothing needs to be a reusable condition. Items can be dropped at the Community Centre. Many thanks for your continued support.

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto

There was no winner in Lotto draw Monday 4th December. Numbers drawn: 7, 13, 14 and 24. No jackpot winner this week. Match three winner Pat Phelan. Next week's jackpot: €2,150. The draw will take place in Downeys.

Lisdowney Bord na nOg

It is a legal requirement that all mentors, prior to undertaking a coaching role in the club, must complete a Child Protection in Sport/Safeguarding workshops.this workshop. The schedule for the workshops is as follows: 16th January - Springhill Court Hotell, 23rd January - The Rising Sun in Mullinavat, 30th January -- Springhill Court Hotel. at 7pm. All mentors must complete this Workshop or have it already completed, prior to undertaking a coaching role in the club, this is the law since 1 January 2018. All persons with 'a role of responsibility' within clubs must also have completed it.

Lisdowney NS,

Scoil Bhríde is open for enrolments for the academic year 2018/2019. Application forms are now available on the school websitehttp://scoilbhridenslisdowney.weebly.com/administration.html. Application forms are also available from the school office. Please contact Scoil Bhride, Lisdowney NS, on 056-8833495.

Comhaltas

Traditional Irish instrument tuition continues in Lisdowney from this Thursday night

Pilates:

10 week pilates courses start in Clontubrid on Tuesday 16th Januray 11am, Thursday 11th January at 7 and 8.15pm and an Intermediate pilates class on Wednesday at 7.30pm.

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT.

The Committee of Light Up The Night 2017 would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who had any act or part in making the event on New Years Eve such a success. A big word of thanks goes out to our stewards , marshalls, registration people, yard owners, raffle ticket sellers, raffle prize sponsors, auction item sponsors, caterers, graphic designers and printers, media, breakdown assist vehicles, donation sponsors, suppliers of crowd control equipment etc ...
Without the generous help of all the above and more the event could not have happened. A huge thank you to all the transport companies and individuals who helped to promote our event at similar events over the past few months.

Tractor Run

St Kieran's College are organizing a charity truck and tractor run in aid of Embrace Farm and the Irish Cancer Society in Cillin Hill on Sunday the 21st of January 2018. Registration begins at 12:00 for a 1:30 start, there will be a raffle and refreshments afterwards. All are more than welcome and any support would be greatly appreciated.

January 2018 is well and truly upon us! Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership (KRSP) is calling on you to join our Operation Transformation walks on Monday Nights, starts 15th January, 7pm Canal Square, Kilkenny City. Sunday 21st in Jenkinstown Wood, Car Park, 11am, 28th January Woodstock Gardens, Car Park, 11am, 4th February Castlecomer Discovery Park, Reception, 11am, 11th February Graiguenamanagh to St Mullins, 11am, Text to follow re meeting point, participants must register in advance. www.iregister.ie/krsp

Parish Notes:

Our team of parish notes writers would welcome more help. It just involves one hour a week to compile the notes that are sent in to you on our email. If you could spare one hour a week to help keep the community informed, we would love to have you on board. Just contact 086 1985251 and we'll show you what to do. It's very easy and keeps you up to date with events in the community.

Week Ending January 12th 2018

The Parish Welcomes

Ruby Rae Bowden from Knockmannon was baptized this week

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto

There was no winner in Lotto draw Monday 4th December. Numbers drawn: 5, 10, 13 and 19. Shay Downey won the jackpot.. Next week's jackpot: €2,000. The draw will take place in Mackeys'

Comhaltas

Traditional Irish instrument tuition continues in Lisdowney from this Thursday night

Pilates:

10 week pilates courses start in Clontubrid on Tuesday 16th Januray 11am, Thursday 11th January at 7 and 8.15pm and an Intermediate pilates class on Wednesday at 7.30pm.

Teenager Pilates/Core Strengthening course

Pilates for teenagers continues on Wednesdays at 6.30pm

Comedy Night

Lisdowney GAA hurlers ran a comedy night in Mackeys Bar, Gathabawn on Friday December 22nd raising €850 towards the development of the gym. Five comedians were in attendance on the night from around Ireland. Michael Rice (Big Mike), Danny Ryan, Julie Jay, Stephen Ryan, Sarah O'Gorman. The night was a huge success with over 100 people from around the community supporting the event. Huge thank you to each and every one of our sponsors who contributed generously to our raffle.

First Communion Dates:

The first communion ceremony for the children from Scoil Bhride and Scoil Naomh Fiachra will take lace in Lisdowney on Staurday 28th April 2018. The children from Scoil na Croincille, Gathbawn will take place during Sunday mass on 29th May 2018

Confirmation Date:

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in Lisdowney Church on Sunday 10th June for all the children of the parish.

Parish Notes:

Week Ending December 8th 2017

Christmas Dinner

Lisdowney Parish Christmas Dinner and Party (in conjunction with Conahy and Ballyragget) will be held in the Castle Arms Hotel in Durrow on Wednesday 6th December. It is a great social outing for the senior members of the parish. There was a great turn out from Lisdowney last year, so why not come along and be part of it. Please give your name to Bridget Ruth to book, on 087 0539092.

Afternoon Club Christmas Party

This will take place on Friday 15th December in the Resource Centre in Lisdowney.

Wedding Congratulations:

Best wishes are extended to Liam Grogan from Ballygooney who recently married Joanne Tuohy in Toomevara. Wedding congratulations are also extended to Michael Bergin from Ballyring and Deirdre King who married recently in Co Limerick.

Comedy

Big Mike's comedy hour in Mackeys Bar in Gathbawn will be held on Friday 22nd December at 8.30pm. This is a player's fundraiser for the Lisdowney GAA, and your support would be welcome. There are limited number of tickets, so contact Paul Murphy or any players for tickets.

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto

There was no winner in Lotto draw Monday 13th Nov. Numbers drawn: 1, 15, 18 and 25. Match 3 winners: Yony Moore, Tony O'Hara, Linda Dempsey, Margaret & Shady. Next week's jackpot: €4,100. The draw will take place in Downeys'

On The Road Again

The second annual North Kilkenny Truck & Tractor Run will again "Light up the Night" across North East Kilkenny on New Years Eve. The starting and finishing point is Ballyragget. Last year’s event was very successful and the progressive organisers hope to build on that momentum in their ongoing quest of "Highlighting Suicide Awareness".

Crinkill National School say thanks

Crinkill national school parents association of Gathabawn would like to thank you all for the support you showed last Sunday for our Santa claus day.

They would especially like to thank Santa himself for his precious time & Mrs Santa Claus (Breda campion) for such a wonderful job.

Thank you also to Gathabawn rural development group, Declan Fleming Johnny & Shane Holland for the tree, Brian Purcell & Paul Fogarty for putting up the lights and Patsy Sheehy for his continued support in keeping the tree lights glowing .

Thanks also to Richard & Margaret Mackey for the use of the outback bar & premises, John Mackey for his speaker, “Dj” Tony Kennedy and Miriam Fitzpatrick for her great bbq’ing skills.

Scoil Naomh Fiachra thanks

Thanks to all who baked for, helped at or supported the cake sale last Sunday morning

Badminton:

Badminton continues on Monday nights in Lisdowney COmmunity Centre. 8-12 year olds from 6.30- 7.30pm and 13yrs-17yrs old from 8pm-9pm. €3 per night and €30 if you want to join for the year.

Adults badminton from 8.45pm. €3 per night or €50 membership for the season if you decide you like it.

Comhaltas:

Irish music lessons continues in Lisdowney Resource Centre on Thursday nights at 7.30pm. Learn the tin whistle or any other Irish instrument. Call 086 83935454 for more details.

Irish Grinds:

Irish Grinds available in Lisdowney area - reasonable rates. Phone 083 4449831, individual 1 to 1 or group sessions.

Maths Grinds:

Maths grinds available in the Lisdowney area - reasonable prices. Phone 087 9212574.

First Communion Dates:

Confirmation Date:

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in Lisdowney Chursh on Sunday 10th June for all the children of the parish.

Parish Notes:

The Three Tenors Concert

Will be held in St. Mary's Catherdal on Saturday 9th December to raise funds towards the restoration. Tickets €25.

Occupational First Aid

Refresher Course is being held by Barrow Training and Consultancy in Carlow, on 11th December from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Cost €80. For more information and to book please contact 059 9721416 or email marketing@barrowtraining.ie.

Taizé

A youth trip to Taizé in France organised by Ossory Youth will take place from 24^th June to 1^st July 2018. A week in Taize is an opportunity for reflection and contemplation and a little step back from daily life. But bringing people together is also the essence of Taize and it is a week of meeting young people from different countries and cultures where new friendships are made. Over 100,000 young people from around the world make the trip to Taizé each year.

The trip is open to Transition year, 5^th year and Leaving Cert students. Numbers are confined to 25 young people. For additional information, including cost, and application forms, contact Patrick Bookle, Ossory Youth at (056) 7761200, (087) 2129006 or pbookle@ossoryyouth.com

Week Ending November 24th 2017

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto

There was no winner in Lotto draw Monday 13th Nov. Numbers drawn: 12, 14, 18, 26. Match 3 winners: Vera Hogan, Phil Dermody, Michael and Ann O'Gorman and Tom O'Hara. Next week's jackpot: €3,800.

Lisdowney GAA

Will hold their AGM in Lisdowney Community Centre on Friday 24^th November at 8.30pm. All members welcome.

Santa Claus

Is coming to Gathabawn on Sunday 26th of November. Kids disco, hot chocolate, mulled wine, treats and tasty burgers. Santa will be arriving on his sleigh and turning on the village Christmas lights. Starting at 4pm. Admission €5 per adult, children free. In aid of Creenkill National School.

Scoil Noamh Fiachra Clontubrid

Parents Council are holding a Cake and Book Sale in the school on Sunday 26th of November after Mass. Funds raised to assist with educational and sporting equipment, to benefit the pupils.

Christmas Fair

Coláiste Mhuire, Johnstown are holding a Christmas Fair on Sunday 26th November from 12pm to 4pm. Entertainment and fun for all the family. Surprise visitor at 12pm. Admission: Children €3, Adults €10, Family €20 (2 adults and 3 children). If you wish to take a stall on the day please contact the school for details 056 8831135.

Badminton

The long evenings are here which means it's time for Badminton to return to Lisdowney GAA hall. We would love to see new people come and give it a go. Badminton is a fun and very social sport. If you have any queries call Eimear on 0879684866. All levels welcome. Monday's 6.30- 7.30pm: Juvenile badminton 8-12 year olds. €3 per night/ €30 for the year. Monday's 8pm-9pm: 13yrs-17yrs old. €3 per night/ €30 for the year. Monday's 8.45pm: Adults badminton. €3 per night/ €50 membership for the season.

Comhaltas

Irish music lessons continues in Lisdowney Resource Centre on Thursday nights at 7.30pm. Learn the tin whistle or any other Irish instrument. Call 086 83935454 for more details.

Pilates

Classes begin again from 8th November. Beginner classes on Tuesday at 11.00am and Thursday at 7.00pm. Improvers on Thursday at 8.15pm and Intermediate class on Wednesday at 7.30pm. Teenage class continues at 6.30pm on Wednesday evening. Two new classes are starting -a sports class on Friday at 8.30pm and a"Neck Pilates Class" on Tuesday at 6.00pm. This class aims to help people who have neck or shoulder problems. Ante and post natal pilates continue on an ongoing basis.

Parish Notes

Special Masses

A special Mass of Thanksgiving for the last year will be held on Friday 24th November in Lisdowney at 7.30pm.

The Three Tenors Concert

Will be held in St. Mary's Catherdal on Saturday 9th December to raise funds towards the restoration. Tickets €25.

Christmas Dinner

Afternoon Club Christmas Party

This will take place on Friday 15th December in the Resource Centre in Lisdowney.

Occupational First Aid

Taizé

Irish Grinds

Irish Grinds available in Lisdowney area - reasonable rates. Phone 083 4449831, individual 1 to 1 or group sessions.

Maths Grinds

Maths grinds available in the Lisdowney area - reasonable prices. Phone 087 9212574.

Arthritis Ireland

The Kilkenny branch of Arthritis Ireland hold their local coffee and chat every Saturday morning from 11am - 12 noon in the fantastic Ossory Park Community Centre. Do you live with Fibromyalgia or Arthritis? Don't suffer alone! Come for a chat, get out of the house, make new friends & know you're not alone - Looking forward to meeting you, we'll have the kettle on.

Week Ending 29th September 2017

eoltas

Irish music lessons begin again in Lisdowney Resource centre this Thursday night the 14th September at 7.30pm. Learn the tin whistle or any other Irish instrument. Call 086 83935454 for more details. Please note change of phone number as last week this was incorrect.

Clothes Collection

Lisdowney Development Association are running a clothes collection on Wednesday 4th October at the Community Centre. The following items can be recycled - Curtains, Clothes, Shoes, Handbags & belts, Mobile Phones (button & Smart)-please ensure you wipe your data from your phones before recycling. No Teddy Bears or Cushions please. Items can be dropped at the Community Centre. Please note the change of date, and thankyou for your continued support.

Lisdowney Hurling

Some excellent hurling on Lisdowney's behalf saw them worthy winners last weekend when they defeated Tullogher 2.22 to 1.14. This weekend the local derby will be Lisdowney v Ballyragget on Sunday 1st October at 12.30 in Freshford. All support will be welcome.

Lisdowney Schools football team face Conahy in the Cumann na mBunscoil Roinn B football in Conahy on Wednesday 4th October at 4pm.

Lisdowney Camogie Club are organising a fundraiser in Mackeys on 29th October (Bank holiday Sunday). DJ - Tracey Edwards. Finger food and spot prizes.

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto

There was no winner in this weeks Lotto. Numbers drawn were 1, 15, 16 and 19. There was 1 match 3 winner,Catriona Grehan. Next week's draw will be held in Mackey's and the jackpot will be €2750.

Pilates

Pilates are starting back in Clontubrid this month, Beginner class on Tuesdays at 11am, Teenagers Core Class on Wednesday at 6.30pm, Intermediates on Wednesdays at 7.30pm, Beginners on Thursday at 7pm and Improvers on Thursday at 8.15pm. Please call 086 6611163 to book.

Irish Grinds

Irish Grinds available in Lisdowney area - reasonable rates. Phone 0834449831, individual 1 to 1 or group sessions.

Maths Grinds

Maths grinds available in the Lisdowney area - reasonable prices. Phone 087 9212574.

Parish Notes

Arthritis Ireland

Run Conahy will take place this year on October the 1^st. After the success of last year, it promises to be another great day out and a perfect opportunity to get the parish active! Full details of the race can be found on the Facebook page ‘Run Conahy’ and at www.itsyourrace.com. You can also register on the day from 10:30 a.m. Timed and chipped, this is a route that takes in beautiful scenery along the route and aims to challenge. All proceeds go towards Conahy N.S. There are Prizes for 1^st,2^nd and 3^rdplace male & female in both races and goodie bags for 10k entries. All 10k entries will receive a medal while there will be medals for all taking part in the 5K run too. Give yourself a goal and get ready for Run Conahy 2017 ! You can run, jog or walk and enjoy a great spread in the community hall afterwards!

Week Ending 22nd September 2017

Ceoltas

Irish music lessons begin again in Lisdowney Resource centre this Thursday night the 14th September at 7.30pm. Learn the tin whistle or any other Irish instrument. Call 086 8395454 for more details

Clothes Collection

Lisdowney Development Association are running a clothes collection on Friday 29th September at the Community Centre. The following items can be recycled - Curtains, Clothes, Shoes, Handbags & belts, Mobile Phones (button & Smart)-please ensure you wipe your data from your phones before recycling. No Teddy Bears or Cushions please. Items can be dropped at the Community Centre.

Lisdowney Hurling

Relief for Lisdowney Intermediate team following their tough battle against Tullogher Rosbercon on Saturday last. The replay will probably be this weekend so keep an eye out on the County website for details.

Lisdowney Schools football team face Castlecomer in the Cumann na mBunscoil Roinn B football in Lisdowney on Wednesday 20th September at 4pm.

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto

There was no winner in this weeks Lotto. Numbers drawn were 10, 17, 20 and 22. There were 2 match 3 winners, Mary Bowden and Catherine Dowling. Next week's draw will be held in Downey's and the jackpot will be €2600.

Pilates

Irish Grinds

Irish Grinds available in Lisdowney area - reasonable rates. Phone 0834449831, individual 1 to 1 or group sessions.

Parish Notes

Conahy Bridge Club

Bridge Lessons for beginners commencing Thursday 21st September in Conahy Hall at 7.30. If interested contact Helene 0876488190.

Night Classes

Coláiste Mhuire, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny Autumn night classes begin again. Tig Mig on Thursday Nights for 9 weeks- €150, Arc Welding on Tuesday Night for 9 weeks - €180, Functional Fitness on Thursday Night for 8 Weeks - €45. To Book a place contact 056 8831135

Forógie

Not all Superheroes wear capes. Foróige doors will be opening across county Kilkenny over the coming weeks and they are looking for interested adults to join our volunteer team. If you are looking to get some experience working with young people, have a skill to share or believe you could be a positive role model in a young person’s life they have a variety of opportunities available. To register your interest in becoming a volunteer contact Rosie O’Brien Foróige Regional Youth Officer on 086 2997677 or rosie.obrien@foroige.ie .

Kilkenny Business Awards

Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce and main sponsor State Street have opened nominations for the Kilkenny Business Awards 2017. The awards’ process is free to enter and open to both members and non-members of Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce alike. Businesses and individuals in Lisdowney are being encouraged to nominate their own or another great Lisdowney business that they think is deserving of an award.

With more than 20 diverse award categories available, a new category, Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), will be introduced for 2017. Do you know a business in Lisdowney that has made a positive impact on your community? The award seeks to recognise the outstanding work of local businesses that are committed to giving back to the area through sponsorships, volunteer programmes and environmental initiatives.

Nominations close on Monday, 18th September; thereafter candidates will be asked to put forward a full application. A shortlist of finalists will be announced and go on to the interview round in November. The winners will be announced on Saturday, 25th November at the Chamber’s annual black-tie banquet and awards’ ceremony in Lyrath Estate Hotel.

See www.kilkennychamber.ie for nomination forms and more information. 056 772 3211

Arthritis Ireland

Week Ending 15th September 2017

Ceoltas

Irish music lessons begin again in Lisdowney Resource centre this Thursday night the 14th September at 7.30pm. Learn the tin whistle or any other Irish instrument.

Clothes Collection

Lisdowney Hurling

Lisdowney Intermediate team face Tullogher Rosbercon on Saturday 16th September in Gowran at 3pm. All support would be very welcome.

Lisdowney Schools football team face Coon Muckalee in Lisdowney at 4pm on Wednesday 13th September and then they face Castlecomer in the Cumann na mBunscoil Roinn B football in Lisdowney on Wednesday 20th September at 4pm

Letter from New Zealand

This letter was sent from the Mullaly family in New Zealand to the local community.

Hi everyone,

I’m struggling a little bit to come to terms with how much everyone is doing for us. Looking at the photos and videos from last weekend, receiving all the mass cards that my mam keeps sending us out, reading messages of support, talking to our families and being told this person called in to see how we are and that person called to see how we are. The lift it gives myself and Joey is indescribable. We tell the doctors and nurses almost daily of the different types of support we are receiving and they are always amazed that people on the other side of the world can make such an impact on our lives.

Chloe is doing really well. She is a remarkably strong child for such a little child. I look at her and what she is going through and doubt I could do it. Yet even though she may be sore and sick she smiles, there are days where she can’t because she is just too sick but as soon as she starts to feel a little better back comes that smile.

She is currently in the recovery stage after round 2 of chemotherapy. Her bloods and immune system are rock bottom so we are waiting for those to rise while we do our best to keep her safe and comfortable. At the end of this cycle she will have tests done to see how effective the treatment is being. At the end of the last cycle Chloe had gone from having a 20% chance of survival to being in remission which was just the best news ever.

While she still has a long road ahead of her she is travelling it really well and will hopefully continue to do so. After this she will have one more round of chemotherapy and then if all is to plan a bone marrow transplant.

Joey mentioned to me yesterday how she felt so lucky and I never thought I would find myself agreeing with her considering the situation we are in but we really are so lucky. Firstly for having this amazing strong girl who brightens up our every day and secondly for having such a group of amazingly supportive people behind us.

We really can not thank you enough and ask you to please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

Paul, Joey and Chloe Mullaly

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto

There was no winner in this weeks Lotto. Numbers drawn were 2, 4, 15 and 27.. There were 4 match 3 winners, Henry Quirke, Sam Dermody, Tony O'Hara and Jim Fogarty. Next week's draw will be held in mackey's and the jackpot will be €2450.

Pilates

Irish Grinds

Irish Grinds available in Lisdowney area - reasonable rates. Phone 0834449831, individual 1 to 1 or group sessions.

Gathabawn Rural Development

Gathbawn Rural Development association would like to thank all their volunteers over the summer for all the painting, hedge cutting, litter picking, etc. etc. during the summer months. Your time and effort is greatly appreciated.

Parish Notes

Conahy Bridge Club

Bridge Lessons for beginners commencing 21 Sept in Conahy Hall at 7.30. If interested contact Helene 0876488190. Club resumes 14th September and new members are welcome.

25 Card Drive

Progressive 25 card game resumes in Graine hall on Wednesday 13th September at 8.45pm. All are welcome.

Night Classes

Irish Wheelchair Association
The North Kilkenny Branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association are delighted to celebrate 40 years of helping people with disabilities. Back in 1977 a few people saw the need for this service and got together and formed a committee to do something to help. Sadly there is only one surviving member of that committee now. Then down through the years, helpers came on board and kept up the good work. To-day as a committee, we cater for 21 members in our branch. Things have changed greatly over the years, and there are much better facilities for disabled people now. So to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of our Branch, we are having a social evening for members and volunteers (Past & Present) in the Springhill Court Hotel, Kilkenny on Sunday the 17th September from 1pm-6pm, commencing with Mass.
If there is anyone out there, that feel that they worked with our Branch over those years, and haven't received an invitation, you would be very welcome to come along on the day, and celebrate it with us. For further details, please contact Margaret or Patricia on 086/0617033 or 087/76997

Support for Bereaved Parents

Anam Cara the organisation that supports bereaved parents is holding a Bereavement Information evening on Monday 18th September at 7.30pm in the Horse and Jockey Hotel, Thurlus, Co Tipperary. This is a free event open to all bereaved parents. Please rsvp before 15th September or call the information line on 085 2888888.

Alzheimmer's Open Day

The Kilkenny Alzheimer's Day Care Centre are holding an Open day on Monday 18th September from 10.30 to 12.30 and 1.30 to 3.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come and view the new facilities and the clients arts and crafts, stay for a cuppa and a chat and enter the raffle on the day. Call 056 7771230 for information

Forógie

Kilkenny Field Names Project

Will hold a Training Workshop in Springhill Court Hotel, Kilkenny. Tuesday, 19th September 2017 at 7.30pm. All are welcome. Communities and individuals from around the county who have an interest in surveying the field names in their local area are invited to talk and workshop about the Kilkenny Field Names Project. Participants will receive guidance in the field name survey process. There will be a warm welcome for all and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to heritage@kilkennycoco.ie For further information on the project see http://kilkennyheritage.ie/cultural-heritage/

Muintir Na Tíre Information Event for All Community Groups

AGM of Muintir na Tire will be held in Ballacolla Community Centre, Co. Laois, on Saturday, September 9, at 12:30pm The event will be practical and informative, and should appeal greatly to all community groups, particularly rural ones. There will be a panel on the issues facing communities and their solutions. Legendary Kerry footballer, TV analyst, and Ambassador for the Action Plan for Rural Development Pat Spillane, and Minister Sean Kyne, who has responsibility for rural affairs, will be part of the panel. Community CCTV and the new app, CÁIRDE, will be among the items up for discussion. The panel will have representatives from An Garda Síochána; a local authority; and a community group that made the journey. This will provide a great starting point for any interested group, Several CCTV suppliers will also be exhibiting, as will other service providers, including Pobal, which will provide information on the Seniors Alert Scheme - pendant alarms, Muintir na Tire will also be previewing our new app: CÁIRDE, before its formal launch later this month. It is the new Muintir na Tíre service designed to connect, secure and empower communities. It works on the principles that there is safety in numbers, and people want to help each other. "It connects local people, family, friends and neighbours so they can provide help and assistance to each other in times of need," said Garvey. More information is available at http://muintir.ie/agm-2017/. (086) 2460136 / ngarvey@muintir.ie

Kilkenny Business Awards

See www.kilkennychamber.ie for nomination forms and more information. 056 772 3211

Arthritis Ireland

Week Ending 1st September

Fundraisers for Baby Chloe Mullally

Family Fun Day

A Family Fun Day will take place on Saturday 2nd September from 3pm to 6pm in Lisdowney GAA Club. There will be face painting, charity hurling match, BBQ, bake sale, fairy door making, sports, horse & trap, long puck and lots more. A great day for the entire family. Tickets on entry. Family Admission €10, Adult Admission €5.

Stewards required please contact 087 0537503.

Benefit Night

There will be a Benefit Night in aid of Baby Chloe Mullally on Saturday 2nd September at 9pm in Downey's Pub, Lisdowney. Auction and spot prizes on the night. Music by Domino Effect, followed by D.J. Tracey Edwards.

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto

WEEKLY LOTTO RESULTS 21/8/17. Numbers drawn: 1, 11, 17 and 26. There was 1 winner of the €3,150 jackpot, Tony Moore. Next week's draw will be held in Downey's.

Pilates

Pilates start in Clontubrid, on Tuesday 5th September at 11am, Wed 6th at 7.30pm and Thursday 6th at 7pm and 8.15pm. Please call 086 6611163 to book.

Irish Grinds

Irish Grinds available in Lisdowney area - reasonable rates. Phone 0834449831, individual 1 to 1 or group sessions.

Forógie

Not all Superheroes wear capes. Foróige doors will be opening across county Kilkenny over the coming weeks and they are looking for interested adults to join our volunteer team. If you are looking to get some experience working with young people, have a skill to share or believe you could be a positive role model in a young person’s life they have a variety of opportunities available. To register your interest in becoming a volunteer contact Rosie O’Brien Foróige Regional Youth Officer on 086 2997677 or rosie.obrien@foroige.ie .

Kilkenny Field Names Project

Will hold a Training Workshop in Springhill Court Hotel, Kilkenny. Tuesday, 19th September 2017, 7.30pm. All are welcome. Communities and individuals from around the county who have an interest in surveying the field names in their local area are invited to talk and workshop about the Kilkenny Field Names Project. Participants will receive guidance in the field name survey process. There will be a warm welcome for all and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to heritage@kilkennycoco.ie For further information on the project see http://kilkennyheritage.ie/cultural-heritage/

Gathabawn Rural Development

Want you to join them every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm to meet in Gathabawn to help clean, paint, tidy, cut grass etc. for the summer months. All ages welcome, please come and help keep our beautiful village clean. Everyone needs a little help now and again, we would be delighted if we had more hands to help. Thank you. Contact Richie: 087 6452980

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Hold their local coffee and chat every Saturday morning from 11am - 12 noon in the fantastic Ossory Park Community Centre. Do you live with Fibromyalgia or Arthritis? Don't suffer alone! Come for a chat, get out of the house, make new friends & know you're not alone - Looking forward to meeting you, we'll have the kettle on.

Week Ending 25th August 2017

Fundraiser for Baby Chloe Mullally

Fundraiser for Baby Chloe Mullally are looking for stewards to help on Saturday 2nd of September in Lisdowney. Please contact 087 0537503.

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Conahy Heritage Society

There was a good turn out last Sunday for the Conahy Field Names exhibition in Conahy Hall. The exhibition will be repeated on Sunday 27th, from 11.30am to 4pm. Conahy Heritage Society Ltd. with assistance from the Heritage Section of Kilkenny County Council are the organizers. On show are field names with maps from Conahy townslands and projects from Conahy N.S. and an 80 year old project from Lisnafunshin school. Due to the amount of material on display, many of last Sunday's visitors are returning again. Tea and coffee served and admission is FREE. Conahy Hall, beside Conahy Chapel Sunday, 11.30 - 4 pm. Info. 087 2515465

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Week Ending 16th August 2017

Table Quiz In Aid of Baby Chloe Mullally in Mackey’s Bar Gathabawn

Raising funds for Chloe while she battles leukaemia. Baby Chloe is currently in Auckland's Starship hospital bravely fighting aggressive leukaemia. Funds raised will be used to help mum and dad with any costs incurred as well as helping them to stay off work while being by Chloe's side.

Baby Chloe Mullally is daughter of Paul and Joey Mullally natives of Gathabawn and Lisdowney, with large extended families and friends across Co. Kilkenny. You are asked to show your support for this family by attending the table quiz organised in Mackey’s Bar Gathabawn.

The Table Quiz will take place on Friday 18^th August 2017 at 8:30pm, €20 per Team of 4. There will be Cash Prize for 1st & 2nd Teams, Raffle with Spot Prizes and Complimentary Finger Food.

If anyone wishes to donate spot prizes please contact Richard Mackey 087 6452980.

Fundraiser for Baby Chloe Mullally

Are looking for stewards to help on Saturday 2nd of September in Lisdowney. Please can anyone who is available contact 087 0537503.

Sr Patricia Dee, Prague House

It is with deep regret and sadness, that Wednesday the 9th August 2017, saw the passing of founder, friend and inspiration, Sr Patricia Dee. Who has now gone home to her eternal rest.

Sr Patricia selflessly devoted over four decades not just to the elderly, but to anybody in need in Freshford and the surrounding areas. Her kindness and compassion was felt by all who knew her.

Her love and concern for her fellow human being was the hallmark of her attitude. Her faith was her guiding light, her hope was her anchor and her charity was the balm which made Prague House a haven of peace and tranquillity.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Sr Patricia's family, friends and fellow Sisters of the Franciscan Missionary of St Jospeh.

Funeral Mass will be held in Burnley, Manchester on Thursday 17 August at 11am. A Memorial Mass will be held in St Lachtain's Church, Freshford at 7.30pm. Refreshments in Prague House afterwards.

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto

WEEKLY LOTTO RESULTS 8/8/17 Numbers drawn: 6, 9, 25 and 28. There was no winner and match three winners were Evelyn Murphy, Stephen Dunne, Mel Clyne and Dessie (Fitz's Bal). Next week's jackpot is €3,000 and the draw will be held in Downey's.

Conahy Heritage Society

For Heritage Week, Conahy Heritage Society Ltd., with assistance from the Heritage section of Kilkenny County Council, will have an exhibition of Conahy Field Names in Conahy Hall, beside Conahy Church, Sunday 20th and 27th August from 11.30 am to 4 pm. There will also be some of the Conahy N.S.projects on display.

The Field Name project is still a work in progress, 11 completed townslands will be exhibited and the remaining areas will be also on view.

Tea and coffee will be served. There is no entry fee. This is their first Heritage Week exhibition and good support will be encouraging for any future projects. Inquiries: 087 2515465

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Week Ending 7th July 2017

Wedding Congratulations to Lorna Raggett, Rathduff and David Hogan, Lisdowney who celebrated their marriage in Stoneyford on Friday last

Well Done to Niall Brennan who was part of the Kilkenny County minorteam who won the Leinstir championship last Sunday

Good Luck to the Lisdowney lads on the Under 21 panel - Liam Dunphy, Eoin Walsh and Conor O'Carroll who are contesting the Leinstir final this Wednesday night in Nowlan Park.

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto WEEKLY LOTTO RESULTS 26/6/17 Numbers drawn: 1, 12, 13, 16. There was no winner, and match three winners were Ann O'Carroll and Marie Butler.. Next week's jackpot will be €2300 and it will be held in Mackeys.

Cemetery Mass - Masses will be celebrated in: Lisdowney on Friday 7th July; Rathbeagh on Monday 10th July; Tifeaghna on Wednesday 12th July; Clontubrid on Tuesday 18th July and Aharney on Friday 28th July. All masses at 7.30pm.

Lisdowney Hurling Fixtures. Kilkenny Minors meet Bennettsbridge in Bennettsbridge this Thursday night at 7.30pm, and the Intermediate team meet Tullaroan in the Aylward cup on Tuesday 11th July in Tullaroan at 7.30pm

Gathabawn rural development want you! Every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm to meet in Gathabawn to help clean, paint, tidy, cut grass etc. for the summer months. All ages welcome, please come and help keep our beautiful village clean. Everyone needs a little help now & again we would be delighted if we had more hands to help. Thank you. contact Richie 087 6452980

The Blood Donation Clinic will be in the Community Hall Freshford on Thursday July 6th from 5.00 to 8.30pm. A special effort is required at this time of year to ensure essential blood supplies.Your donation will save lives. Further information at giveblood.ie

THE KILKENNY BRANCH OF ARTHRITIS IRELAND hold their local coffee and chat every Saturday morning from 11am - 12 noon in the fantastic Ossory Park Community Centre. Do you live with Fibromyalgia or Arthritis? Don't suffer alone! Come for a chat, get out of the house, make new friends & know you're not alone - Looking forward to meeting you, we'll have the kettle on.

Ossory Show/ Rathdowney Annual Show - will be held on Sunday 23rd of July. Kicking off on Saturday Evening 22nd with BBQ - bar and music by Beats Workin. Following on Sunday 23rd Massive Truck, Vintage Car & Tractor Show plus Argricultural Show and Reeling in the Years, to include all their popular events. For schedule and further details contact: Catherine Fitzgerald, Secretary 0879975902. Chairman Peter Ging 0862394573. Truck, Vintage and General Enquiries: Seamus Costigan PRO 0862306828; Canice Gorman 0872326493; Brian McCartney 0861719696 Event Organisers. Reeling in the Years: some members of the Ossory Show plus volunteers have entered into partnership with a local land owner and have sown 8 acres of winter barley. The crop will be harvested on show day 23rd of July by 12 pre 1960 Bagger combine harvesters of various makes. 1 acre of the oats will be harvested by binder pulled by 3 working horses. The oats will be hand stacked and threshed on site by a mill, driven by a steam engine, various square bailers, binders, sack loaders etc. Richie Kavanagh will be there to provide Music/Song & Banter. They encourage people of all ages to make a sculpture out of the scrap. Further details from Noel Bailey PRO & Event Organiser 0872580738 and on notice board beside AIB Bank, Rathdowney.

Week Ending 23rd June 2017

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie - Feile na nGael

Congratulations to the Lisdowney Feile na nGael boys team who beat Caiseal Gaels in the Division 6 Shield Final. Lisdowney1-6 Casieal Gaels 1-2. A fantastic finish to an action packed weekend. Well done also to the Lisdowney/ Naomh Bríd camogie team who reached the Div 6 Cup Quarter Final but were unfortunate not to go through to the semi final. Lisdowney GAA were hosts to Annaghdown, Galway and the Lisdowney/Naomh Bríd camogie hosts to Westport Camogie. A brilliant weekend of hurling, camogie and great friendships made.

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto LOTTO RESULTS Last draw 12th Jun 2017 Numbers drawn 1,2,19,25 Jackpot Prize: €17000

No Winner: Weekly draw Winners: Richard Mackey, George Hughes, Liam Darmody, Jimmy Ruth

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Weekly Coffee: The Arthritis Ireland Kilkenny branch hold their local coffee chat every Saturday morning from 11am - 12 noon in the fantastic Ossory Park Community Centre. Do you live with Fibromyalgia or Arthritis? Don't suffer alone! Come for a chat, get out of the house, make new friends & know you're not alone - Looking forward to meeting you, we'll have the kettle on. To find out more information you can call or text 087 1491767

13th June the Arthritis Ireland Kilkenny Branch will host a FREE talk with John Lindsey of Chronic Pain Ireland. This will be in the Ossory Park Community Centre Kilkenny at 11am. Call or text 087 1491767 to secure your seat.

Week Ending 16th June 2017

Lisdowney Primary Schools Camogie

Congratulations to the Lisdowney Primary schools camogie team on their great win against Bennettsbridge in the Cumann na mBunscol County Final last Wednesday evening in Nowlan Park. The girls showed some fantastic displays of camogie throughout the field. Special congratulations and thanks to their trainers; teachers Ms. Sinead Brennan and Ms. Brena Fennelly.

Team: Abbie O'Sullivan, Eva Tallis, Katie Brennan, Ashleigh Doyle, Anna Scott, Ciara Delaney, Ciara Comerford, Ava Dooley, Lucy Dunne, Chloe Delaney, Niamh Holohan, Áine Holohan, Dakota Crosby, Laureve Doran, Lauren Foley, Laura Walshe, Aoibhe kenny, Orla Phelan.

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto LOTTO RESULTS 6/6/17

Numbers Drawn: 12,14,17,26 No winner. New Jackpot €17,000 Match 3's Freddie Farrell, Paul Walsh, Billy Coyle, Emma Gallagher.

Scoil Naomh Fiachra Colour Run: Clontubrid was awash with colour last Sunday morning as children, parents, teachers and friends alike took part in the annual school fun run. This years theme was a colour run and participants had to collect all the colours on the route. Thanks to all who organised the event, to those who supported the event and helped out on the day.

Athletics: Congratulations to Roisin Burns on her recent medal win in Tullamore.

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Week Ending 9th June 2017

Lisdowney Primary Schools Camogie

Best wishes to the Lisdowney schools camogie team who take on Bennettsbridge in the Cumann na mBunscol County Final in Nowlan park this evening (Wednesday) at 6pm. All support would be greatly appreciated.

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto LOTTO RESULTS 29/5/17

Numbers Drawn: 4, 21, 23, 24 No winner. New Jackpot €16,850 Match 3's Gavin Drennan Ann O Hara Cillian Hackett

Lisdowney Montessori Play and Learn - They would like to thank you for your support over the past four years. There is availability in ECCE scheme pre-school setting and After School Homework Club for September 2017. Please call Helen on 0876978588. They are holding a cake sale on Saturday 10th June after 6pm Mass. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Scoil Naomh Fiachra, Clontubrid - are holding their annual 6km Fun Run on Sunday 11th June. Registration from 10am. Please wear a white t-shirt as it will be a 'colour run', collect all the colours! Followed by fun activities and refreshments back at the school. All proceeds will go to the school.

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Week Ending 2nd June 2017

Lisdowney Community Games - Well done to all the athletes who particiapted in the Lisdowney athletics last Saturday. Thanks to all those who helped out and participated despite the wet weather. The following now go on to represent Lisdowney at the Kilkenny Finals at 10am next Sunday June 4th in Scanlon Park. Best of Luck. U10 Hurdles Girls: Aoibheann Ryall; Boys: Killian Dunphy, Charlie Kennedy. U8 60m: Girls: Tara Rose Dunphy, Meave Holohan. Boys: Eoghan McMenimin, Ryan Kennedy. U8 80m: Girls: Aoife Blanchfield, Mia Perry. U10 100m: Boys Ciaran McMenimin, Cian Vanasco. U10 200m: Boys: Evan Perry, Girls: Roisín Burns. U12 600m: Patrick Kennedy.

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto - Last week's winning numbers were 10, 17, 18, 19. No jackpot winner. Match 3 winners were Patricia Breadley. Next week's jackpot is €16,700 and the draw is in Mackey's.

Week Ending 19th May 2017

PRAGUE HOUSE - A benefit race night in aid of Prague House will be held in Kilkenny Greyhound Track James Park on Fri May 19th. Please note the change of date. Lots of nice prizes and a great night guaranteed. Your support would be very much appreciated.

Scoil Bhride, Lisdowney - have their annual 8km/4km Jog, Walk or Run on Sunday 28th May at 12pm. Entry fee: €5 Children/ students; €10 Adults; €20 Family. Your support would be much appreciated.

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto - Last week's winning numbers were 9, 14, 16, 27. No jackpot winner. Match 3 winners were Brian McCabe, Linda Melhuish, George Kenny and John Carroll. Next week's jackpot is €16,400 and the draw is in Mackey's.

First Holy Communion - Congratulations to the children of Scoil Bhride, Lisdowney, Scoil Naomh Fiachra, Clontubrid and Scoil an Croin Cille, Gathabawn who celebrated their First Holy Communion at the weekend.

Family Fun Day - At Coláiste Mhuire, Johnstown on Sunday 28th May from 2pm to 4pm. Admission: €2 Children; €5 Adults; €10 Family.

Volunteers - Carlow Volunteer Centre offers a Garda Vetting Service to Community Groups in Carlow & Kilkenny. If your group would to avail of this Garda Vetting Service please contact Regina or Natasha at Carlow Volunteer Centre 059 9173033 or emailinfo@volunteercarlow.ie for further information.

The Kilkenny Branch of Arthritis Ireland- Weekly Coffee: The Arthritis Ireland Kilkenny branch hold their local coffee chat every Saturday morning from 11am - 12 noon in the fantastic Ossory Park Community Centre. On 22nd May the Arthritis Ireland Kilkenny Branch will host a FREE event with Consultant Rheumatologist, Professor Oliver Fitzgerald and Linda Murray Nutritionist. This will be in the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel from 5.30pm. Call or text 087 1491767 to secure your seat.

Week Ending 12th May 2017

PRAGUE HOUSE - benefit night for Prague House in the greyhound racing track in James Park, Kilkenny on Friday 19th MAy. Please note the change in date. Great prizes and great night guaranteed. Your support is welcome

Scoil Bhride, Lisdowney - have their annual 8km/4km Jog, Walk or run on Sunday 28th May at 12pm. Entry fee: €5 Children/ students; €10 Adults; €20 Family. Your support would be much appreciated.

Creenkill N.S. - has been awarded the Active School Flag.

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto - Last week's winning numbers were 18, 19, 24, 27. No jackpot winner. Match 3 winners were Bullet & Ester Shady, Marie Murphy and Brendan O'Reilly. Next week's jackpot is €16,250 and the draw is in Downey's.

The Kilkenny Branch of Arthritis Ireland- Weekly Coffee: The Arthritis Ireland Kilkenny branch hold their local coffee chat every Saturday morning from 11am - 12 noon in the fantastic Ossory Park Community Centre. On 22nd May the Arthritis Ireland Kilkenny Branch will host a FREE event with Consultant Rheumatologist, Professor Oliver Fitzgerald and Linda Murray Nutritionist. This will be in the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel from 5.30pm. Call or text 087 1491767 to secure your seat.

Week Ending 7th May 2017

Feile Monster Raffle was held on Sunday, 30th April 2017 in Wheel Inn, Ballyoscail - Winners included Conor O'Gorman, Patsy Houlihan, Denis O'Connor, Declan Delaney, Margaret McDonald, Gay Sullivan, Sharon Dowling and Regina O'Connor. prizes included a pair of gloves owned and signed by Katie Taylor, 2 load of fire wood, a voucher for Campagne Restaurant in Kilkenny, two loads of firewood, a €50 One for All Voucher from Tallis and Co Freshford, Wash and Blowdry from X-treme Salon in Ballyragget, and a hurl and jersey signed by the victorious Kilkenny Camogie Team. Tickets (€2 each or three for €5) will be on sale throughout Lisdowney and Ballyragget over the next few weeks. In aid of feile 2017

Matches - This week there is an Intermediate match between Lisdowney and St. Patrick's on Sunday 7th May in Freshford at 7pm. In the Junior Hurling League there is a match on Sunday 7th May between Conahy Shamrock and Lisdowney at 2pm.

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto - Last week's winning numbers were 1, 6, 21, 23. No jackpot winner. Match 3 winners were Teresa O'Hara and Gavin Drennan. Next week's jackpot is €16,100 and the draw is in Mackey's.

Ceoltas - Congratulations to all the Lisdowney children who performed so well in the Kilkenny Fleadh last Saturday in Stoneyford. The Groupai Ceoil played exceptionally well in their category. Shane Grace progresses to Leinster in both the accordian and the tin whistle, while Alan Dunphy progresses in the flute. Sincere thanks to Paula and Carina Dowling for all their hard work in preparing the children and thanks also to John Phelan, for all his hard work in organising the Lisdowney Ceoltas this year.

Community Games - A number of children progress to the national community games finals this weekend in Dublin. We wish them good luck.

Lisdowney NS, Scoil Bhride - is open for enrolments for the academic year 2017/2018. Application forms are now available on the school website www.scoilbhridenslisdowney.weebly.com. Application forms are also available from the school office. Please contact Lisdowney NS, Scoil Bhride on 056 8833495.

Family Fun Day in Ossory - The Diocese of Ossory will host a wonderful Family Fun Day at St. Kieran's College, Kilkenny on Sunday 7th May. There will be hurling and camogie, children's entertainment, puck fada, sacred space, art workshops, music workshops and lots more. At 12 noon the Diocesan Launch of the World Meeting of Families 2018 will take place. Come along and enjoy a great day with others from our diocese.

The Kilkenny Branch of Arthritis Ireland- Weekly Coffee: The Arthritis Ireland Kilkenny branch hold their local coffee chat every Saturday morning from 11am - 12 noon in the fantastic Ossory Park Community Centre. Do you live with Fibromyalgia or Arthritis? Don't suffer alone! Come for a chat, get out of the house, make new friends & know you're not alone - Looking forward to meeting you, we'll have the kettle on. To find out more information you can call or text 087 1491767. International Fibromyalgia Day: 12th May the Arthritis Ireland Kilkenny Branch will hold an information stand in MacDonagh Junction. On 22nd May the Arthritis Ireland Kilkenny Branch will host a FREE event with Consultant Rheumatologist, Professor Oliver Fitzgerald and Linda Murray Nutritionist. This will be in the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel from 5.30pm. Call or text 087 1491767 to secure your seat.

Carlow Volunteer Centre - are trying to raise awareness of the importance of garda vetting within the voluntary sector. As a part of this, they are hosting a FREE Garda Vetting Information Session with Carlow PPN and CCDP in the Carlow Cathedral Parish Centre on Monday 8th May at 10.30 am which is available to Kilkenny organisations. This session is going to cover the main statutory principles of vetting as well the new e-vetting process. Places are limited so please register by contacting Natasha on 0599173033or natasha@volunteercarlow.ie

Week Ending 21st April 2017

Lisdowney Newspaper Notes by Theresa Dunphy

Monster Raffle will be held on Sunday, 30th April 2017 - the first prize being a pair of gloves owned and signed by Katie Taylor. Other prizes include a voucher for Campagne Restaurant in Kilkenny, two loads of firewood, a €50 One for All Voucher from Tallis and Co Freshford, Wash and Blowdry from X-treme Salon in Ballyragget, and a hurl and jersey signed by the victorious Kilkenny Camogie Team. Tickets (€2 each or three for €5) will be on sale throughout Lisdowney and Ballyragget over the next few weeks. In aid of feile 2017

Matches - This week there is an Intermediate match between Young Irelands and Lisdowney on Saturday 21st April in O'Loughlin gaels club at 5pm. The under 16 hurlers play Tullaroan on Monday 24th at 7pm in tullaroan.

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto - Last week's winning numbers were 1, 14, 22 & 24. No jackpot winner. Match 3 winners were Tommy Maher and Mike Stapleton. Next week's jackpot is €15,850 and the draw is in Downeys.

Week Ending Friday 14th April

Home Baking

Lisdowney Camogie club will hold a Cake Sale and raffle in the Resource centre on Easter Saturday night after mass. Please support.

Creenkill National School Gathabawn, are holding their annual Easter cake sale on Easter Sunday after 11am Mass.

Golf Classic - Lisdowney GAA are holding a golf classic on Easter Monday 17th April in Rathdowney Golf club. €120 for a team of 4. Prize for non golfers team. Phone 056 8833810 for time sheet.

Bag Pack - A Bag Pack for the Féile fund will be held on Holy Thursday, 13th April 2017, in Supervalu, Ballyragget. Your support with all of these fundraising events is very much appreciated.

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto - Last week's winning numbers were 6, 14, 20 & 22. No jackpot winner. Match 3 winners were Donal Carroll, Ger Doran, and Paddy Bergin. Next week's jackpot is €15,8000 and the draw is in Mackeys.

Lisdowney Parish Vigil - will take place in St. Kieran's College on Wednesday 5 April at7.30 pm. Please give your name to a promoter if you are interested in attending.

Playing Field Development - Scoil Naomh Fiachra is hoping to upgrade the playing field surface in the school. Unfortunately due to a number of issues including drainage on the pitch, it is unplayable for prolonged periods of time, limiting the times at which the children can avail of this facility for sport, P.E., training and playing at break times. As the number of pupils has increased in recent years, the school yard can become very congested at break and lunch times limiting the physical activity the children can get. Fundraising will be needed for this venture, and over the next few weeks a letter will go out to the local community and businesses in the hope of raising the necessary funds to secure an all year round facility for the children for many years to come. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

Annual Easter Camp - The Bord na nOg section of St. Lachtains GAA Club, Freshford are hosting their Annual Easter Camp from Tuesday 18th April to Friday 21st April inclusive from 10.00am to 2.00pm. It will cater for boys and girls between the ages of 7 - 13 inclusive. This has always been an enjoyable and fun filled few days and hopefully an opportunity to meet some of the Kilkenny hurlers on the final day. The cost for the week is €40 per child and €30 per child for 3rd child onwards. The camp will welcome any children who can only attend for one or two days. Registration will be taken on Tuesday morning April 18th at 9.30pm. contact Sinead Butler (086 8343397)

Tullaroan Community Centre hold a Craft Fair and Market on Saturday next, April 8th from 10am to 1pm. Arts/Crafts/Home Baking and more.Teas Served. Enquiries or to book space tel: 086-3788167/086-8249618.

The Arthritis Ireland Kilkenny branch hold their local coffee chat every Saturday morning from 11am - 12 noon in the fantastic Ossory Park Community Centre. Do you live with Fibromyalgia or Arthritis? Don't suffer alone! Come for a chat, get out of the house, make new friends & know you're not alone - Looking forward to meeting you, we'll have the kettle on. To find out more information you can call or text 087 1491767

Ever heard of Zumba Gold? Its a physical activity specifically designed for people with limited mobility or pain. Moving is the best medicine! From Wednesday 16th Mar - 19th April your Kilkenny Arthritis Ireland branch will host this pilot class. €5 in the Ossory Park Community at 6pm - To book call or text 087 149176

Starting 5th April your Arthritis Ireland Kilkenny branch will run our 6 week "Living Well with Arthritis and Related Conditions course". Developed by Stanford University, this award-winning course covers every area of self-management. To book into our course or get more information call 1890 252 846

Monday 17thApril Arthritis Ireland Kilkenny Branch will have a fundraising "shake a bucket" day on the Town Hall in Kilkenny city. If you're in the area on the Day come say hello or if you have 1 hour to spare please do volunteer and shake a bucket with us. All funds raised go towards running events, courses and meetings for people in Kilkenny living with chronic pain.

Week Ending Friday 7th April 2017

Community Games - Gymnastics

Well done to all the Lisdowney gymnasts who took part in the Kilkenny County Final Gymnastics competition last week. Superb performances from Roisín Burns, Ciara Delaney, Abbie O'Sullivan, Aine Holohan & Niamh Holohan. Congratulations to Niamh Holohan on winning the gold medal in the U13 category, Niamh will represent Kilkenny at the National Finals in May.

Under Age Hurling - training will continue on Saturday from 10.00 am to 11.00 am (for under 6's - U12's) in Lisdowney GAA Club. If your child/children require a hurling helmet - you can order it through the club at a reduced rate of €40.00. Please order it at Registration Night or contact Johanne at 086 6059421. If your child is new to hurling training this year and would like further information - please contact Johanne at 086 6059421.

Core Clinic - a new term of Pilates starts in Clontubrid next week - Tuesday at 11.00 am; Wednesday at 7.00 pm; and Thursday at 7.00 pm and 8.15 pm. Telephone 086 6611163 to book a place.

Féile 2017 - Plans are well underway for the Féile na nGael Competition, which is taking place in June. Lisdowney has two under 14 teams taking part - the hurling team and camogie team. The girls have teamed up with Naomh Bríd Camogie Club in Ballyragget for the competition. A number of fundraising events have been planned over the next few months to support the teams. A Monster Raffle will be held on Sunday, 30th April 2017 - the first prize being a pair of gloves owned and signed by Katie Taylor. Other prizes include a voucher for Campagne Restaurant in Kilkenny, two loads of firewood, a €50 One for All Voucher from Tallis and Co Freshford, Wash and Blowdry from X-treme Salon in Ballyragget, and a hurl and jersey signed by the victorious Kilkenny Camogie Team. Tickets (€2 each or three for €5) will be on sale throughout Lisdowney and Ballyragget over the next few weeks.

Clothes Collection - If you were considering doing a Spring Clean, now is the time to do it! A Clothes Collection will be held as part of the Féile fundraising on the 7th and 8th April. Medium sized black sacks with ladies, gents and children's clothing, shoes, household linen (towels, facecloths, sheets, blankets, duvet covers, pillow cases and cushion covers) can be donated. No duvets, pillows or cushions please. Black sacks can be left into Lisdowney GAA Club or Ballyragget GAA Club between 7 pm and 8 pm on Friday, 7th April 2017, or between 10 am and 11 am on Saturday, 8th April 2017.

Coffee Morning - A Coffee Morning will be held after 10 am Mass on Sunday, 9th April 2017 in the Canon Malone Hall, Ballyragget. All proceeds will go towards the Féile fund.

Bag Pack - A Bag Pack for the Féile fund will be held on Holy Thursday, 13th April 2017, in Supervalu, Ballyragget. Your support with all of these fundraising events is very much appreciated.

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto - Last week's winning numbers were 16, 18, 25 & 27. No jackpot winner. Match 3 winners was Jerry Delaney Next week's jackpot is €15,650 and the draw is in Downeys.

Lisdowney Parish Vigil - will take place in St. Kieran's College on Wednesday 5 April at7.30 pm. Please give your name to a promoter if you are interested in attending.

Week Ending Friday 31st March 2017

Scoil Naomh Fiachra Parents Council - will host a Monster Bingo on Sunday 2nd April at 3.00 pm in the Community Centre, Lisdowney. Lots of family fun and enjoyment. Please support.

Under Age Hurling - training will resume on Saturday 1st April 2017 from 10.00 am to 11.00 am (for under 6's - U12's) in Lisdowney GAA Club. If your child/children require a hurling helmet - you can order it through the club at a reduced rate of €40.00. Please order it at Registration Night or contact Johanne at 086 6059421. If your child is new to hurling training this year and would like further information - please contact Johanne at 086 6059421.

Core Clinic - a new term of Pilates starts in Clontubrid next week - Tuesday at 11.00 am; Wednesday at 7.00 pm; and Thursday at 7.00 pm and 8.15 pm. Telephone 086 6611163 to book a place.

Coffee Morning - A Coffee Morning will be held after 10 am Mass on Sunday, 9th April 2017 in the Canon Malone Hall, Ballyragget. All proceeds will go towards the Féile fund.

Bag Pack - A Bag Pack for the Féile fund will be held on Holy Thursday, 13th April 2017, in Supervalu, Ballyragget. Your support with all of these fundraising events is very much appreciated.

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto - Last week's winning numbers were 11, 12, 24 & 27. No jackpot winner. Match 3 winners were Antoinette Hickey, Bullet & Eimear c/o Fitzpatrick's Bar. Next week's jackpot is €15,350 and the draw is in Downeys.

Community Games - Congratulations to Lisdowney community games u14 table quiz team on winning the Kilkenny county final table quiz last Saturday evening. Winning team: Eva Tallis, Niamh Holohan, Rachel Queally & Aine Holohan. Well done girls. The team now goes forward to represent Kilkenny in the All Ireland finals in Dublin on 6th May.

Lisdowney Parish Vigil - will take place in St. Kieran's College on Wednesday 5 April at7.30 pm. Please give your name to a promoter if you are interested in attending.

Week Ending Friday 17th March 2017

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto - Last week's winning numbers were 2, 12, 21 and 23. Match 3 winners were Pauline Byrne and Tilo Maher. Next week's jackpot is €15,050 and the draw is in Downeys.

North Kilkenny Hunts Point To Point Races - takes place at Parksgrove, Lisdowney on Sunday 19th March with the first race at 1.30 pm. Point To Point races have been a big tradition in the parish going back to the days when they were held on the famous Balleen course and are now held in Parksgrove since 1990.

Lisdowney NS, Scoil Bhride is open for enrolments for the academic year 2017/2018. Application forms are now available on the school website www.scoilbhridenslisdowney.weebly.com. Application forms are also available from the school office. Please contact Lisdowney NS, Scoil Bhride on 056 8833495.

Lisdowney Text Alert has used all its funds and has to collect €15 per phone to continue the service. A member of the committee will call over the next three weeks from Saturday 4th March. If you notice anything suspicious in your area, report it to 056 775000 Kilkenny Garda station or to a local committee member. Stay safe, with reduced Garda presence you are the eyes and ears of the community. Thank you for your support.

Lisdowney GAA - Membership fees for Lisdowney GAA Club are now due.

Fees can be paid to any of the committee before March 31st. €100

Family ( 2 adults plus any number of U18s), €70 Adult Member

(playing), €50 Adult Member (non playing), €20 Juvenile Member

(playing), €20 OAP Member. The club looks forward to seeing all

members, old and new, in the new season!

Lisdowney Parish Vigil will take place in St. Kieran's College on Wednesday 5 April.

Playing Field Development - Scoil Naomh Fiachra is hoping to upgrade the playing field surface in the school. Unfortunately due to a number

of issues including drainage on the pitch, it is unplayable for prolonged periods of time, limiting the times at which the children

can avail of this facility for sport, P.E., training and playing at break times. As the number of pupils has increased in recent years, the school yard

can become very congested at break and lunch times limiting the physical activity the children can get. Fundraising will be needed for this venture, and over the next few weeks a letter will go out to the local community and businesses in the hope of raising the necessary funds to secure an all year round

facility for the children for many years to come. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

Progressive 25 Card Game continues every Sunday night in Conahy GAA Club House at 8.30 sharp. All Welcome

Irish Grinds - Junior and Leaving Certificate grinds text: 083 444 9831.

Relay for Life - This year Relay for life will be held on July 15th and 16th at Kilkenny Rugby Club.

Relay is a fantastic family orientated event which raises funds for the Irish Cancer Society

We Celebrate Life and Survivorship, we Remember our nearest and dearest at the beautiful Candle of Hope ceremony and we Fight Back through community education and giving HOPE to those who may get a cancer diagnosis in the future. We would love to see you and a team of 15 to 20 friends , colleagues or family join us and other people from around Kilkenny at the Rugby Club for 24 hours of Fun filled joy and community spirit.

If you have any questions or are interested in submitting a team please contact relayforlifekilkenny@gmail.com Or message via our Facebook page at Relay for life Kilkenny.

Taizé Youth Trip 2017 - A youth trip to Taizé in France organised by

Ossory Youth will take place from 25th June to 2nd July 2017. The trip

is open to Transition year, 5th year and Leaving Cert students.

Numbers are confined to 25 young people. For additional information,

including cost, and application forms, contact Patrick Bookle, Ossory

Youth at (056) 7761200, (087) 2129006 or pbookle@ossoryyouth.com

Week Ending friday 10th March 2017

Lisdowney GAA & Camogie Club Weekly Lotto - Last week's winning numbers were 3, 10, 13 and 23. Match 3 winners were Jack O'Sullivan c/o McGraths FF, Vincent Fitzpatrick Snr, Canice Mackey & Joanne McDermot. Next week's jackpot is €14,900 and the draw is in Mackeys.

Lisdowney Badminton Club - last Saturday saw the last of this seasons juvenile badminton evenings. All children improved so much this year and many thanks to parents for bringing the children to training every week. Special congratulations to Caitlin Muldowney and Evan Perry on receiving "Most improved players of the year" . Thank you also to Lisdowney GAA club for the use of the hall over the year. Adult and secondary school training continues as usual.

Lisdowney GAA - Membership fees for Lisdowney GAA Club are now due.

Fees can be paid to any of the committee before March 31st. €100

Family ( 2 adults plus any number of U18s), €70 Adult Member

(playing), €50 Adult Member (non playing), €20 Juvenile Member

(playing), €20 OAP Member. The club looks forward to seeing all

members, old and new, in the new season!

Lisdowney Parish Vigil will take place in St. Kieran's College on Wednesday 5 April.

Afternoon Club meet on Friday 10th March at 2.30 pm in the Resource Centre.

Playing Field Development - Scoil Naomh Fiachra is hoping to upgrade the playing field surface in the school. Unfortunately due to a number

of issues including drainage on the pitch, it is unplayable for prolonged periods of time, limiting the times at which the children

can avail of this facility for sport, P.E., training and playing at break times. As the number of pupils has increased in recent years, the school yard

facility for the children for many years to come. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

Pilates - A new course of Pilates in Clontubrid on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. Please text 086 6611163 to book a place.