Latest Laois News: Out and about in Durrow
All the news from Durrow, Spink and Cullohill
THE HARPS GAA: SPLIT THE POT:
We encourage club members, parents and supporters to sign up for a standing order for the weekly split the bucket draw. Last week’s winner won €460. Just €8 a month gives one entry a week, €16 a month gives two entries a week and €20 a month gives three entries a week. For standing order details contact Joe Deegan, 0879678729, Brian Farrell, 0879555500, or Shane Brophy, 0872034035.
There is a lot of expenditure at present in improving the pitches and grounds in Cullahill and Durrow and all support is gratefully appreciated.
AGM 2021:
To all members of the Harps: With the ongoing health situation it is not possible to hold a Juvenile or Senior Club AGM. The matter will be reviewed by the end of current level 5 restrictions and it will be sought to hold the AGMs as soon as is safely possible. If anybody has any concerns they can contact a member of either committee. Joe Deegan & Brian Farrell.
JUVENILE PLAYERS RETURN:
With juvenile teams back on the pitch can all parents/guardians please register players on www.foireann.ie Players must be registered and covid questionnaire completed and submitted before the player takes part in a training session. The Harps club will be asking all players and adults to comply with public health guidelines when attending training sessions
NURSERY:
The Harps juvenile club are delighted to welcome players back to non contact training. All existing and new players welcome with under 7s (nursery) hurling starting at 7pm Tuesday in the juvenile pitch in Durrow and 8s,9s,10s and 11s at 6.30pm Tuesday in durrow pitch. All new players and adult help welcome!
CUL CAMPS:
The Harps will host two cul camps in summer 2021. The first session will be 12th to 16th July for hurling and camogie. The second session will be 16th to 20th August for hurling/camogie/football. Camps can be booked online from now and number limits do not apply.
THE HARPS GAA:
Congratulations to Paudge Phelan, Cullohill on winning €3,000 in the second draw of the Laois GAA All County Draw. He got the ticket through the Harps GAA club. There are still two more draws to be held on the first Friday in June and July. Hopefully more local winners!
ALONE COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
LIVE LOCAL WEATHER:
Visit www.laoisweather.com for live local weather data from Durrow.
MUTT MIT LOCATIONS:
Know your Mutt Mitt Locations to assist you in cleaning up after your dog: There are dog bags available at these locations. (1) Carrigean Street, at the pound on the bottom of the Derry Road.(2)The smaller green in front of Happy Days Crèche and Castle Arms Hotel.(3) Patrick Street/Cork Road, near the new community hub.(4) Near the bridge, Bobs Bar, opposite the Ashbrook Arms and Health Centre. Take a bag, they are designed specially for the task, pick up, seal and bring home with you. Please be responsible and clean up after your dog! Look after our community. Woof, Woof!
DURROW COMMUNITY SATURDAY MARKET:
Durrow Community Market continues on Saturdays from 9am to 12 noon on the Kilkenny Road beside the church. Social Distancing will be in practice and please adhere to the Covid-19 guidelines!
WOODENBRIDGE COMMUNITY ALERT:
The committee of the Woodenbridge Community Alert group would like to alert local residents that during this period of the Coronavirus outbreak (Covid 19) if anyone in the area is in need of assistance of any kind Day or Night please do not hesitate to contact any of the following: Chair – Michael G Phelan (087) 2395357; Vice Chair – Kevin Galvin (086) 2452337; Secretary – Liam Geoghegan (087) 2587084; Assistant Secretary – Pat Dollard (087) 8460657; Joint Treasurer – Michael Broderick (087) 2254099 ; Ann Marie Begadon-Browne (087) 1262102.
SENIOR ALERT SCHEME:
The Woodenbridge Community Alert are the local authorised Personal Alarm (Senior Alert Scheme) suppliers for the Durrow, Cullohill, Ballacolla and Rathdowney areas. The new programme states that (1) eligible persons (65 years and over) no longer have to be living alone; and (2) there will be free monitoring of alarm service for one year for all new participants since November 1st 2017. For more information contact Michael G Phelan (087) 2395357.
NEW NUMBER FOR ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:
Please note our new phone number (087) 6072617.
CREDIT UNION:
St. Canice’s Credit Union | Durrow Branch – St. Canice’s Credit Union, in partnership with Energia and House 2 Home, is delighted to announce the launch of CU Greener Homes, a one-stop-solution for all your home energy efficiency improvements. Whether you are considering a new boiler or a deep retrofit, CU Greener Homes is here to help you. Key Benefits of the Scheme: Easy Application Process | A one-stop-solution to help you with all the elements of home energy efficiency improvements Grants/ Supports of up to 40% available and discounted up front Fully managed Grant process – all aspects of the grant application managed on your behalf. Expert Advice and Assistance – A dedicated project manager is on hand to help you with all aspects of the project, from start to finish. To find out more go http://stcanicescu.ie/cugreenerhomes/ or
cugreenerhomes.ie, drop into your local St. Canice’s Credit Union branch in Durrow and have a chat with Mary or call our Member Service Centre on 056 7722042. St. Canice’s Kilkenny Credit Union Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.