Offaly Community Notes (June 5-10)

Athlone Agri Event

Join us at ATHLONE AGRI SHOW 2018 on SUNDAY 24th JUNE 2018 at a NEW Venue in Bealin, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.  Lots to see. Horse-jumping, Cattle and Sheep showing competitions, Dog show, FOOD Village and Cookery,  Entertainment, Pets Corner, VINTAGE vehicles and MORE. Entry  for competitions needed by 13th June 2018.  www.athloneshow.ie  for details. ALL WELCOME.

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INCLUSION IRELAND

Carers Week 2018 - Wellness Event for Carers

Chair Yoga (gentle & for all) & Relaxation Techniques

WHEN: Friday June 15th, 2018; 10:30-12:30; Light Lunch,too
WHERE: Darmagh Centre, Tullamore, Tihilly, Clontarf Rd

WHAT Yoga Instructor, Ana Alves Smyth, nOva, will guide Participants in this gentle & mindful yoga to provide relaxation & recreation

WHO: Facilitated by Inclusion Ireland & open to all Carers

CONFIRM: Attendance by ringing Petria, Inclusion Ireland,
086-8373454 or petria@inclusionireland.ie .
There will be a maximum attendance of 20.

COST: Funded through the generosity of the Laois & Offaly Education Training Board

June 26, PRE-BUDGET 2019 Consultation

10:30-12:30 Tullamore Library, Upstairs meeting Room

Inclusion Ireland will write a pre-budget report to our Government in our advocacy for people with Intellectual disability. What would you like them to know? People with disability, family members of people with disability, people who work in services for people with disability, and others from the community are welcome to attend.

What would you consider the most important issues for people in our Government to spend money on in 2019?

Where would you like to see change in your life? In what way might you need support? We want to hear your vision of the best way you can be included in your community. Please ring Petria, Inclusion Ireland, 086-8373454 to let us know that you wish to attend.

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KILCORMAC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION NOTES:

Senior Citizens Outing

Senior outing to Galway on Thursday the 7th of June please get names to Linda 0872646093 or Colette 085 7539486. Fare is €25 which is to be paid for before the trip. Please Note the bus is leaving the square at 10 30 am. It would be very helpful to the committee if all fares were paid before the trip Thank you

Kilcormac Ramblers

Members who have not renewed their membership or who would like to join us this season are asked to do so before the end of June. €15 per person payable to Vera Hayden or Rosie Mulrooney (treasurers) Annual Outing Details for Kilcormac Ramblers:- Ballymascanlon House Hotel, 4star hotel Dundalk, Co Louth. Monday 2nd July 2018 X 3 nights/ 4 days Price 275 euro per person sharing. Single Rooms 15 euro per night extra Contact Seamus on 087 6982937, Vera Hayden on 086 0222962 or Mary Feighery on 085 7465331to book your place.

Kilcormac Community Employment Scheme

Kilcormac Community Employment Scheme are currently advertising for the following vacancies on our Community Employment Scheme

1. Caretaker Mucklagh Community Centre job ref number 2073112
2. Environmental worker. Job ref CES-2063569 This is a split position-based in Kilcormac for 2 days and Mount Bolus for 1 day

If you are interested in applying for either position please contact your local Employment Services, quoting the job reference number. The Employment Services Office is located in the Department of Social Protection, Tara Buildings, Castle Street Tullamore.You can contact the scheme supervisor on 05791-35512 for further information

The Four Seasons Gardening Club

The Buds & Blossoms Garden Festival takes place on Sunday the 10th of June in Spink Community Grounds Abbeyleix, Co Laois from 12-6pm. Guest Speakers on the day will be Dermot O’Neill, Bob Brown and Paul Smyth, nursery and gardening experts. Lots of fun for all the family. Bus will depart from the square in Kilcormac at 11am that morning. Price of bus depending on number of seats booked so please get your names in as soon as possible. Names to
Eileen on 086 8417617 or Linda on 087 2646093 to book a seat. Thank you.

Irish Cancer Society

Church Gate Collection which was held on the 26 th and 27 th of May raiseda €832.50. Sincere thanks to all who donated so generously and to all the collectors.

Outreach Support Clinic (Paul Farrell)

Starting Wednesday 6 th June from 9.30am to 1pm. and every Wednesday thereafter. 30min time slots. This will be a confidential one to one service which support people in the community. It is a free of charge service tailored to individual needs. Call the office in St. Joseph’s Community Centre on 0579135445.

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Ballycommon TTC

Call Service

We offer a Friendly Call Service. We are inviting all Senior Members of the community to sign up for this FREE and CONFIDENTIAL service, which we believe will be of great benefit to everybody.

Citizens Online

Basic every day Internet skills – 5 x 2hour classes.

FREE 

Create and Decorate Course

3 x 2 hours class, €30 (can be held in your local venue)

Basic First Aid courses

also available subject to demand   

Call (057) 93 53177/53441 to book your place on any course Please note that courses are subject to enrollment numbers.

Scoil Mhuire, Tullamore

Scoil Mhuire extends an invitation to past pupils, former parents, staff and friends of the school to a walkaround of the newly extended and re-furbished school on Thursday, May 17, from 6pm - 8:30pm.

Music in Medicine Workshop

THERAPEUTIC HARP in Gerontology and Hospice care with Jayne Demakos - An information and creative workshop at Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore for health care providers, families and community members

Date & Time: Thursday 7th June, 10.30am – 12noon (90 minute workshop)

Venue: Education Centre, Scott Building, Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore (MRHT), Arden Road, Tullamore, Co Offaly

Tickets:  Free – Places limited - Booking is essential at: www.eventbrite.ie.

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PATTERN OF DURROW – SATURDAY, JUNE 9

The Pattern of Durrow event returns on Saturday, June 9. Activities include:

10.00A.M First Holy Communion Mass
12.00 Noon Concelebrated Mass followed by procession to the Well and High Cross

4.30pm. Sports in Durrow GAA field:

- Races, wheelbarrow, three legged race, potato and spoon etc
- Guess the No of Sweets
- Matches
- Face Painting
- Other activities

Weather permitting for sports.

Entry: €5.00 per Adult Children: Free
There will be a shop and raffle Tickets for Durrow Pattern on sale in shop -
Prizes:1st €300.00, 2nd €100.00, 3rd €100.00, 4th €50.00, 5th €50.00
Price: €1.00ea Card of 6 €5.00

To end the evening there will be cards in the hall. All welcome
Time: 9.00p.m.

During the Cards the Durrow Pattern Raffle takes place.

Offaly Heritage

This year Heritage Week will take place from 18-26 August 2018 and the Heritage Council is asking you to 'Share A Story, Make A Connection' as part of European Year of Cultural Heritage.

They are encouraging everyone from young people to new arrivals to Ireland to retired people to get involved and share your stories. Event registration is now open.

There is lots of support information, ideas and videos on www.heritageweek.ie and through the facebook page.

If you would like to discuss an idea or talk through a project do call the heritage office. We look forward to another interesting and engaging week in Offaly!

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Women's Mini Marathon

Tullamore's Claire Lawlor, Rosie lowdnes, Nicola Edwards were among the many Offaly women to take part in last weekend's VHI Mini Marathon. They were running on behalf of Down Syndrome Offaly.

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