Durrow and District Notes
THIRD LAOIS DURROW SCOUTS: The Cubs went to a Backwoods activity in Rathdowney last weekend where they worked on new skills. There was fire lighting and cooking bread on campfire. They learned how to be safe around knives and axes, and made shelters. It was a fun day for all. Second-hand Jumpers are available to purchase from the Group for Beavers and Cubs and also shirts for Scouts.
ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 2020: The Durrow St. Patrick’s Festival and Parade will take place on Tuesday 17th March. All parade participants will meet at the top of Erkindale at 1pm and the parade will take place at 1.30pm. Entertainment will take place on the green after the parade. As our parade only takes place every two years now, we would ask all businesses, clubs and organisations to get involved and participate in the parade. For further information please phone (086) 8412683.
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CULLOHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE: This year’s auction was a great success again last Sunday week. With lots of items for sale and numerous vouchers as well as farm produce and firewood on sale, there was something for everyone. Many thanks to all for their support through the various donations and to the crowd on the day who hopefully got many bargains! Auctioneer David O’Connell did a great job as always and special thanks to David.
The proceeds of the auction are going towards the refurbishment of the Centre which entails an extension to the back as well as upgrading the meeting rooms including redevelopment of the stage area. Work gets underway this week and once completed will greatly enhance the facility for all its users. Thanks again to all for their ongoing support for this project.
LOCAL ENTERPRISE WEEK 2020: Local Enterprise Week will take place between the 2nd and the 6th March. We will have several free events taking place throughout the week designed to help you plan, start or grow your own business in 2020! Visit: www.localenterprise.ie/Laois/
LAOIS TASTE PROVENANCE SCHEME 2020: Laois Taste Provenance Scheme Aims to encourage local provenance and create opportunities for new food businesses, support existing food businesses while also promoting the Laois Food Industry to a wider audience. Visit: www.localenterprise.ie/Laois/
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LAOIS JOBS FAIR 2020: The Laois Jobs Fair event will showcase the hundreds of high-quality jobs on offer in leading companies located across the county. This event will be a fantastic opportunity for the thousands of people who leave the county facing long commutes, to come face to face with employers. It will take place in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise, on Wednesday 12th February next from 2pm until 8pm. There will also be a separate area housing several co-working hubs, which are becoming increasingly popular throughout Co. Laois as well as interview rooms for jobseekers and employers alike. #LaoisJobsFair is an event organised by the Laois Chamber of Commerce.
TWO DAYS TO LAOIS JOBS FAIR!
PILATES HAVE RESUMED IN CULLOHILL: Pilates Classes have resumed in Cullohill Community Centre on Tuesday February 4th and continue each Tuesday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Class teacher is Julie McGuire and all welcome to join. For more details on these classes, please telephone (057) 8737145. Just come along and enjoy a hour of healthy exercise every week.
LIVE LOCAL WEATHER: Visit www.laoisweather.com for live local weather data from Durrow.