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This page features all news and sports articles from The Durrow Parish Newsletter.
CONTENTS:
NEWS SECTION
CHURCH NEWS
CURRENT WEATHER
SPORTS SECTION
SPECIAL FEATURE
ARCHIVES
NEWS SECTION:
Durrow Tri-Centenary Celebrations 1708-2008:
DURROW CARNIVAL "WELCOME HOME WEEK"
Friday 26th July to Monday 4th August 2008
Marquee entertainment-Open- air Market- Carnival Dancing- Hurling Tournament- Pub Soccer Tournament- Children's Fun Days- McCORMACKS SUPER AMUSEMENTS!
Friday July 25th. Laois Walking Festival on the "leafy Loop" at 7pm. Durrow Schools Reunion Dance in the Castle Arms Hotel. MUSIC BY THE WORKS. Remember your class? Bring them along! Carnival Amusements on the green.
Saturday July 26th. Pub Soccer in the Lions Soccer Club Grounds at 7pm. for the Tommy Brophy Memorial Cup.Moyne Polo Club Summer Tournament. Marque Bingo on The green at 8pm. Carnival Amusements on the green.
Sunday July 27th. Moyne Club Summer Tournament Final at 3pm. Family Fun Day on the green includes: Childrens Talent Competition in the Marquee at 3pm, Toy Fair, Fun Fair, Face Painting, Bouncing Castle- Mammys, Daddys' and Childrens Day Out!!!
Monday July 28th. Pub Soccer in The Lions Club Grounds at 7pm For the Tommy Brophy Memorial Cup.
Tuesday July 29th. Durrow Carnival Hurling Tournament Semi- Final for the John Cashin Memorial Trophy- The V Galmoy in Durrow GAA Grounds at 7pm. All proceeds in aid of Laios Hospice.
Wednesday July 30th. 18 Century Themed Vintage Fun Cycle from Bob's Bar at 7pm.
Duck Race on The Erkina Bridge at 7.30pm.
Thursday July 31st. Durrow Carnival Hurling Tournament Semi-Final For The John Cashin Memorial Trophy- Clough/Ballacolla V[to be named] in Durrow GAA Grounds at 7pm. All proceeds in aid of Laois Hospice.
Friday 1st August. Rogues and Vagabonds Fancy Dress Dance at The Castle Durrow Hotel, Music by: The Isotopes From Athy. Carnival Amusements on the Green.
Museum and Memorabillia Exhibition sponsored by Glanbia Ingredients, Ballyragget, At The Courthouse Cultural Centre from 10.30am to 1.30pm.
Saturday August 2nd. Fair on The Square- Open Air Country Market, Loads of local produce, local crafts, Jumble sale and listen to The Trads Dads Jazz Band onsite. Durrow U12 and U14 1958 Juvenile Hurling Teams 50 Years ReUnion in Bobs Bar at 9pm. Museum and memorabilia Exhibition at The Courthouse Cultural Centre from 11am to 1pm. Pub Soccer Final in The Lions Soccer Club Grounds at 6pm for the Tommy brophy Memorial cup.
Sunday August 3rd. Festival Vintage and Old Time Parade at 2pm including Childrens Fancy Dress, Prizes for best dressed floats, Scene on the Green , Street Entertainers: Babcock and bobbins and Whakie Entertainers Live on the band stand. Amusements on the green. Museum and Memorabilia Exhibition at the Courthouse Cultural Centre from 5pm to 7pm. Durrow Carnival Hurling Tournament Final for The John Cashin Memorial Trophy in Durrow GAA Grounds at 7.pm. All proceeds in aid of Laois Hospice.
Monday August 4th. Teddy bears Picnic on the Green with Jecca the Clown, Fun Fair and Bouncing Castle from 3pm
CARNIVAL AMUSEMENTS ON THE GREEN EACH NIGHT.
RE-LIVE THE CARNIVAL YEARS IN DURROW
FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY.
DURROW CARNIVAL AND WELCOME HOME WEEK 2008: Large crowds attended the various events over the week. The weather remained dry with sunshine at times, which added to everyone's enjoyment. The festivities got underway with the School Reunion dance in the Castle arms hotel where there was great joy as old freinds met after not seeing each other for a long number of years. A very enjoyable night was held by all in attendance.
The week evenings were packed with events which included: Canoe Regatta, Eighteenth Century Themed Vintage fun Cycle from Bob's Bar, Duck Race on the River Erkina, Hurling Tournament for the John Cashin Memorial Cup in which Harps beat Lisdowney in the final. Museum & Memorabillia Exhibition at the Courthouse, Durrow under 12 and under 14. 1958 juvenille Hurling Teams 50 years Reunion.
The weekend' entertainment included children's Talent Competition and Teddy Bears Picnic with Jaco the Clown. the "Fair on the Square" open air Country Market on Saturday with loads of loal produce, local crafts, jumble sale, was a great success. The Trad Dads Jazz Band entertained the crowds as they shopped. The Carnival Parade on the final Sunday was a very colourful event, lad by the Rory O'Moore Pipe band.it created great anjoyment for the onlookers. Great effort was put in by all concerned. The Winners were: First Dancing in the Kitchen (Community Council),, 2nd Blues Brothers,
3rd, Wooden bridge Paddlers and 4th Bob's Bar. The Children's Fancy Dress winners were: 1st Happy Days Crech, 2nd, Power Walkers, 3rd Bride and Groom,
4th Scarecrow and 5th Belly Dancers.
Entertainment on the Bandstand was by Wackie entertainers which was enjoyed by young and old alike. fire eaters, jugglers and Magicians put on a good show to the delights of all. The draw for the Monster Hamper in Wheelbarrow was won by Keelan Carroll, 34, Seandoire, Durrow. Carnival Amusements, supplied by Tom McCormack was enjoyed throught the week. The Committee would like to thank all who gave of their time to help make the week such a success. We also thank Paddy Quinn and the FAS Workers for putting up fencing, road signs and bunting, and for having the town clean and tidy for the festival.
LAOIS HERITAGE WEEK; Heritage Week will run from 24th August to 31st August and its a week long celebration of who we are and what we've come from. the following events have been organised for the Durrow area.
Local History Exhibition on Sunday 24th and Sunday 31st from 2.00pm to 6.00pm, in the Courthouse Cultural centre, chapel street, Durrow. There will be an Exhibition of local History memorabillia.
The flower Family of Castle Durrow on Tuesday 26th August at 8.00pm in Durrow Library, Courthouse Cultural centre, Durrow, There will be a talk by Denis Bergin on the Flower Family and the Durrow influence.
Archive Workshop on Wednesday 27th August at 8.00pm in the Courthouse, Durrow, by a qualified Archivist.
Canon William Carrigan on Thursday 28th August at 8.00pm in Durrow Library, Courthouse, Durrow. There will be a talk by Canon Sean o'Doherty on Canon William Carrigan.
Folklore Display Branch Libraries on 24th to 31st August, daily in Portlaoise, Portarlington, Mountrath, Abbeyleix, Mountmellick, Rathdowney, Durrow and Clonaslee. there will be a display of samples from 1937 schools collection of stories, folklore and folklife.
Fly Fishing Museum on 24th to 31st August, daily in the irish fly Fishing Museum, Attanagh,Durrow.
Museum open daily, Free entry for Heritage Week, Guided tours by prior arrangement.
"See" Back in Time" 24th to 31st August, Weekends from 12.30pm and Weekdays from 5.00pm. in Bob's Bar, The Bridge, Durrow. An Exhibition of local memorabillia, photographs etc. from the local area.
Exhibition- Taylor & Skinner Maps from Monday 25th to Saturday 30th August 9.30am to 5.30pm in Sheppards Irish Auction House, The Square Durrow, Two Masters of Irish Map making, and maps from different counties of Ireland.
CAMROSS CCE BRANCH OF COMHALTAS;
The branch are hosting the Summer Seisuin in the Castle Arms Hotel every Thursday night from 9pm to 11pm for five more nights. Admission is €10, consessions for groups and AOP, It is a night of traditional music, songs, dancing and storytelling. If you wish to book a group, you can contact Crescentia on (087)1367889 or Catherine on (087) 7694302.
DURROW DEVELOPMENT FORUM: Wedding Reception Bonanza - Tickets are now on sale and can be got from any Forum member or in Castle Durrow. They can also be bought as a syndicate, for €200, four people pay €50 each and they are in with a chance to win €5,000 each in return. Congratulations to Shane Lawlor, fermoyle, Durrow who won B&B and Evening Dinner in castle Durrow. The draw was held when the first 100 tickets were sold.
This is a major fundraiser for Durrow Development Forum’s events all through the year and also for the project for a kid’s playground being discussed at the moment. (Hopefully this playground will be done by the end of 2008, and if it can’t be done, the grant allocated by Laois County Council will not be available to us anymore and another County Laois town will get it instead of us) So please support Durrow Development Forum by buying a ticket for the Wedding Bonanza. For more information contact Evelyn (087) 9194428.
DURROW(laois) HOUSING ASSOCIATION: Plans are now in place for this scheme on the Derry Road and it is hoped that work will commence within this year. Laois County Council are now preparing a waiting list of applicants who wish to be re-housed in the new development. if you are interested or aware of anyone seeking re-housing please submit names to john Bonham, Mary walsh or Mary Donohue. application forms can be obtained from any of the above.
PRESENTATION: A presentation was made to the meals on wheels committee on Thursday 10th July in Peaders Bar. A cheque for the fantastic amount of €5,065.50 was raised by great efforts of the Durrow Ladies Walking Club,who had worked over several weeks collecting sponsorship for their Dublin City Mini Marathon Walk. The cheque was presented by Marie Clooney and gratefully recieved by Arthur Lappin, Chairman of the Meals on Wheels Committee. Arthur thanked everybody for their great efforts and community spirit. The Ladies Walking Club would like to express sincere thanks to everyone who gave sponsorship.
OPEN AIR MARKET: On Saturday, August 2nd as part of the Tri-Centenary celebrations an Open Air Market will be held on the Square, Durrow from 10.00am to 2.00pm. The market will have many local produce of the highest quality, and lots more. Anyone interested in having a stall should contact Oliver Cooney or any member of the Forum. The Market will be a great opportunity for the people of Durrow to relive the days of old when their parents/ grandparents bought all their goods from stalls on the green. Be there for great value.
WELCOME HOME WEEK: During the Welcome Home Festival you can also look forward to the Rogues & Vagabonds Barbeque on Friday 1st August, a Vintage Parade on Sunday 3rd August and also a Teddy Bear Picnic on Monday 4th August. If anybody wishes to give a hand for any of the events, please contact Noeleen on (087) 9636460.
DURROW TIDY TOWNS: With the expected large attendance at all the carnival events over the next ten days local residents are asked to be extra vigilant as regards litter and to keep all areas neat and tidy. It is important to make a good impression on our visitors and a clean, litter free town is a great start. durrow is looking great at the moment and with all our help it will leave a good lasting memory in our many visitors, during our home coming week.
The Inter Litter Challenge. Continues every week. Judging is being carried out in Durrow weekly.
We ask all householders and buisiness people to make an extra effort to have the town litter free every week, when the judges call, With a little effort Durrow could achieve top marks in this competition. The marks recieved for week 10 are as follows.
Mary Street 17/20
Chapel Street 18/20
Outside Our Lady's Meadow 15/15
St. Fintan's Terrace 15/15
Road from cullohill 10/10
Environs of R.C. Church 10/10
Car Parking Area 06/10
The overall, runners up and most improved are listed below:
Category Town
Overall Winner: Borris in Ossory
Overall Runner Up: Durrow & Abbeyleix
Overall most improved Mountrath
Large Village
Overall Winner: Errill
Overall Runner Up: Castletown
Overall most Improved: Ballyroan
Small Village
Overall Winner: Clough & Pike of Rushall
Overall Runner Up: Luggacurren
Overall most Improved: Ratheniska.
FIFTY YEARS REUNION: Over twenty former students of Cullohill National School, all members of the 1957 and 1958 Plain Chant choirs who won the Dioceses of Ossory Competittions both years attended a re-union Mass at 10.00am in Cullohill church on Sunday 13th July. Latin Hymns were sang during the Mass. afterwards all headed to the Community Centre for refreshments and a buffet meal. A presentation was made to ms. Lalor of a framed picture of the group and herself, dating back to her teaching days. An enjoyable day was had by everyone.
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CHURCH NEWS:
CHURCH NEWS: Radio: Mass from Cullohill Church is broadcast on 106.8FM each morning and night prayers on Thursday at 8.50pm.
MEJUGORGIE PILGRIM TOURS: A tour will take place from July 26th to 2nd August. The fare will cost €599 all inclusive. The tour will be accompanied by Fr. Hugh Lee, Spiritual Director. For more details please contact Irene Moloughney at (057) 8738641 or (087) 6126212 or Seamus at (087) 6230502.
DOCHAS KILKENNY: The Diocesan outreach support agency to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers is currently seeking volunteers to take part in a Mentoring/Befriending programme for new immigrant families. Interested persons should contact Dochas Office, Social Services, Waterford Road, Kilkenny on Mondays or Tuesdays. Phone Theresa on (056) 7789916.
Thoughts for the Day - understanding.
The gift of understanding springs from love and sympathy. Those who look beneath the surface can discern and see, the anxious thought behind the smile, the tear behind the eye, secrets that are hidden from the casual passer by. They can catch the note of sorrow in a laughing jest, can sense the fears that haunt the heart though dumb and unexpressed, can see the other side of things; the real, the human side, underneath indifference or bitterness or pride. Let us try to cultivate the power to understand, knowing when to stand apart and when to lend a hand, knowing just the thing to say in every circumstance, seeing to the heart of every problem at a glance.
DURROW CHURCH CLEANING ROTA: The Church Cleaning Rota for the following two months are as follows: .August: Bridget Traynor, Mary Walsh, Betty Walsh, Maeve Thornton Angela Drennan and Kathleen Stapleton. September: Teresa Kelly, Mary Ryan, Brenda Kearney and Kathleen Flynn.
CULLOHILL CHURCH CLEANING ROTA: The Cullohill Cleaning Rota for June is Rahenleigh, The Castle and Ross.
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SPORT:
THE HARPS GAA CLUB: The Harps Juvenile Committee wish to thank sincerely everyone who assisted in anyway in the build up and during the Feile week-end which culminated in the hurlers winning and the camogie girls reaching the Final of their respective competitions. We also wish to congratulate the boys on a memorable victory and also their mentors Joe Deegan,P,J, Quinn and Mick Dunphy for a job well done.
THE HARPS GAA CLUB:
The Harps GAA held a very successful Race Night in the Sportsman's Inn Cullohill, On Friday July 4th. The event co'ordinated through the players in the club, with a great response from all in the area, in terms of support on the night , and in terms of buying horses jockeys in advance. Ten races were shown in total with tote betting also in operation. John Mackey the MC for the night wirh great craic throughout and a great fundraiser for the club. The organisers would like to thank all our race sponsors- Deegans's Centra Supermarket Urlingford, Elegant Glass, Ger Conroy Bus Hire, O'Connell's Bar, Tommy Kenna Butchers, Ormond Organics, Jason Dollard Plumbing, Manor Stone, Bob's Bar, John Drennan Agricultural contractor, JP Transpeed, Phelans Hardware, Michael Mullins Plant Sales & Hire, Glanbia Ballacolla, David Madden Blocklaying, David O'Connell Auctioneering, Oliver Stanley Motors, Pat Spencer Contractor and Plant hire Work, Caroline bergin Property Management, Pascal Bergin Filling Station, Sean O'Brien Stone and Monumental Works, Tj Quinn Injury clinic, Meadow meats, Oldtown Construction, Midland Enviromental Services and our other sponsors on the night who included the Durrow Inn, Dunnes Garden Centre, Peadar Lennon Publican, Castle Arms Hotel, M.F Form Works Dereen, Mark Lennon Publican and Topthree Construction. A special Word of thanks to all.
THE HARPS CAMOGIE: The senior team got their championship campaign off to a winning start with a victory over local rivals St. Bridgets on Saturday evening last in Rathdowney. This was a tight and tough encounter with scores hard to come by but the girls showed their determination and resolve to continue on their winning ways and emerged victorious on a score line of 0-10 to 1-04. Scorers: A. Mahony 0-01, A. Hanlon 0-02, L.Mahony 0-07. The second round of the senior championship took place last weekend where The Harps met Camross in Durrow. The girls dominated the match right from the start and quickly built up a substantial lead at half time. The second half was a tighter affair but the girls ran out convincing winners in the end on a score line of 2-12 to 0-06. This was a great team effort by everyone. Scorers on the day were A.Mahony 2-02, A.Phelan, E.Mahony and A.Hanlon 0-01 each, L.Mahony 0-07. The next round of matches takes place in July. Team: B.Hosey, E.Cuddy, A.Donohue, D.Quigley, C.Walsh, C.Phelan(A), M.Fitzpatrick, C.Phelan(T), L.Mahony, E.Mahony, A.Hanlon, L.Mahony, A.Mahony, A.Phelan, E.Dunne. Subs: M.Brophy, J.Prior, J.Dollard, M.Prior, D.Holland, S.Fitzgerald, D.Cuddy, K.Broderick, L.Saunders, E.Saunders, R.Delahunty, T.Bennett, P.Dunphy, M.Hyland. Best of luck girls!
CONGRATULATIONS to Mary Walsh on recieving a 25 Year Award, Paul Cashin and Johnny Campion a 10 Year Award and Mary O'Hara a 5 year Award for their Services to Scouting in Durrow. The Awards were presented at the County Awards night in the Tullamore Court Hotel recently.
CONGRATULATIONS To John McEvoy, Cork Road, Durrow on winning the Manitoba Marathon in Winnipeg ,Canada last Sunday. John is living in Fargo North Dakota at present.
Congratulations and well done to the Harps U14 Hurling team on winning the Feile nGael on Sunday last. Also well done to the U14 Camogie team who were defeated after extra time in the Final against Ratoath.
BROADBAND IN DURROW: Contact Digiweb on 1800 285828 or Eircom on 1901.
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This page features all news and sports articles from The Durrow Parish Newsletter.
CONTENTS:
NEWS SECTION
CHURCH NEWS
CURRENT WEATHER
SPORTS SECTION
SPECIAL FEATURE
ARCHIVES
NEWS SECTION:
Durrow Tri-Centenary Celebrations 1708-2008:
DURROW CARNIVAL "WELCOME HOME WEEK"
Friday 26th July to Monday 4th August 2008
Marquee entertainment-Open- air Market- Carnival Dancing- Hurling Tournament- Pub Soccer Tournament- Children's Fun Days- McCORMACKS SUPER AMUSEMENTS!
Friday July 25th. Laois Walking Festival on the "leafy Loop" at 7pm. Durrow Schools Reunion Dance in the Castle Arms Hotel. MUSIC BY THE WORKS. Remember your class? Bring them along! Carnival Amusements on the green.
Saturday July 26th. Pub Soccer in the Lions Soccer Club Grounds at 7pm. for the Tommy Brophy Memorial Cup.Moyne Polo Club Summer Tournament. Marque Bingo on The green at 8pm. Carnival Amusements on the green.
Sunday July 27th. Moyne Club Summer Tournament Final at 3pm. Family Fun Day on the green includes: Childrens Talent Competition in the Marquee at 3pm, Toy Fair, Fun Fair, Face Painting, Bouncing Castle- Mammys, Daddys' and Childrens Day Out!!!
Monday July 28th. Pub Soccer in The Lions Club Grounds at 7pm For the Tommy Brophy Memorial Cup.
Tuesday July 29th. Durrow Carnival Hurling Tournament Semi- Final for the John Cashin Memorial Trophy- The V Galmoy in Durrow GAA Grounds at 7pm. All proceeds in aid of Laios Hospice.
Wednesday July 30th. 18 Century Themed Vintage Fun Cycle from Bob's Bar at 7pm.
Duck Race on The Erkina Bridge at 7.30pm.
Thursday July 31st. Durrow Carnival Hurling Tournament Semi-Final For The John Cashin Memorial Trophy- Clough/Ballacolla V[to be named] in Durrow GAA Grounds at 7pm. All proceeds in aid of Laois Hospice.
Friday 1st August. Rogues and Vagabonds Fancy Dress Dance at The Castle Durrow Hotel, Music by: The Isotopes From Athy. Carnival Amusements on the Green.
Museum and Memorabillia Exhibition sponsored by Glanbia Ingredients, Ballyragget, At The Courthouse Cultural Centre from 10.30am to 1.30pm.
Saturday August 2nd. Fair on The Square- Open Air Country Market, Loads of local produce, local crafts, Jumble sale and listen to The Trads Dads Jazz Band onsite. Durrow U12 and U14 1958 Juvenile Hurling Teams 50 Years ReUnion in Bobs Bar at 9pm. Museum and memorabilia Exhibition at The Courthouse Cultural Centre from 11am to 1pm. Pub Soccer Final in The Lions Soccer Club Grounds at 6pm for the Tommy brophy Memorial cup.
Sunday August 3rd. Festival Vintage and Old Time Parade at 2pm including Childrens Fancy Dress, Prizes for best dressed floats, Scene on the Green , Street Entertainers: Babcock and bobbins and Whakie Entertainers Live on the band stand. Amusements on the green. Museum and Memorabilia Exhibition at the Courthouse Cultural Centre from 5pm to 7pm. Durrow Carnival Hurling Tournament Final for The John Cashin Memorial Trophy in Durrow GAA Grounds at 7.pm. All proceeds in aid of Laois Hospice.
Monday August 4th. Teddy bears Picnic on the Green with Jecca the Clown, Fun Fair and Bouncing Castle from 3pm
CARNIVAL AMUSEMENTS ON THE GREEN EACH NIGHT.
RE-LIVE THE CARNIVAL YEARS IN DURROW
FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY.
DURROW CARNIVAL AND WELCOME HOME WEEK 2008: Large crowds attended the various events over the week. The weather remained dry with sunshine at times, which added to everyone's enjoyment. The festivities got underway with the School Reunion dance in the Castle arms hotel where there was great joy as old freinds met after not seeing each other for a long number of years. A very enjoyable night was held by all in attendance.
The week evenings were packed with events which included: Canoe Regatta, Eighteenth Century Themed Vintage fun Cycle from Bob's Bar, Duck Race on the River Erkina, Hurling Tournament for the John Cashin Memorial Cup in which Harps beat Lisdowney in the final. Museum & Memorabillia Exhibition at the Courthouse, Durrow under 12 and under 14. 1958 juvenille Hurling Teams 50 years Reunion.
The weekend' entertainment included children's Talent Competition and Teddy Bears Picnic with Jaco the Clown. the "Fair on the Square" open air Country Market on Saturday with loads of loal produce, local crafts, jumble sale, was a great success. The Trad Dads Jazz Band entertained the crowds as they shopped. The Carnival Parade on the final Sunday was a very colourful event, lad by the Rory O'Moore Pipe band.it created great anjoyment for the onlookers. Great effort was put in by all concerned. The Winners were: First Dancing in the Kitchen (Community Council),, 2nd Blues Brothers,
3rd, Wooden bridge Paddlers and 4th Bob's Bar. The Children's Fancy Dress winners were: 1st Happy Days Crech, 2nd, Power Walkers, 3rd Bride and Groom,
4th Scarecrow and 5th Belly Dancers.
Entertainment on the Bandstand was by Wackie entertainers which was enjoyed by young and old alike. fire eaters, jugglers and Magicians put on a good show to the delights of all. The draw for the Monster Hamper in Wheelbarrow was won by Keelan Carroll, 34, Seandoire, Durrow. Carnival Amusements, supplied by Tom McCormack was enjoyed throught the week. The Committee would like to thank all who gave of their time to help make the week such a success. We also thank Paddy Quinn and the FAS Workers for putting up fencing, road signs and bunting, and for having the town clean and tidy for the festival.
LAOIS HERITAGE WEEK; Heritage Week will run from 24th August to 31st August and its a week long celebration of who we are and what we've come from. the following events have been organised for the Durrow area.
Local History Exhibition on Sunday 24th and Sunday 31st from 2.00pm to 6.00pm, in the Courthouse Cultural centre, chapel street, Durrow. There will be an Exhibition of local History memorabillia.
The flower Family of Castle Durrow on Tuesday 26th August at 8.00pm in Durrow Library, Courthouse Cultural centre, Durrow, There will be a talk by Denis Bergin on the Flower Family and the Durrow influence.
Archive Workshop on Wednesday 27th August at 8.00pm in the Courthouse, Durrow, by a qualified Archivist.
Canon William Carrigan on Thursday 28th August at 8.00pm in Durrow Library, Courthouse, Durrow. There will be a talk by Canon Sean o'Doherty on Canon William Carrigan.
Folklore Display Branch Libraries on 24th to 31st August, daily in Portlaoise, Portarlington, Mountrath, Abbeyleix, Mountmellick, Rathdowney, Durrow and Clonaslee. there will be a display of samples from 1937 schools collection of stories, folklore and folklife.
Fly Fishing Museum on 24th to 31st August, daily in the irish fly Fishing Museum, Attanagh,Durrow.
Museum open daily, Free entry for Heritage Week, Guided tours by prior arrangement.
"See" Back in Time" 24th to 31st August, Weekends from 12.30pm and Weekdays from 5.00pm. in Bob's Bar, The Bridge, Durrow. An Exhibition of local memorabillia, photographs etc. from the local area.
Exhibition- Taylor & Skinner Maps from Monday 25th to Saturday 30th August 9.30am to 5.30pm in Sheppards Irish Auction House, The Square Durrow, Two Masters of Irish Map making, and maps from different counties of Ireland.
CAMROSS CCE BRANCH OF COMHALTAS;
The branch are hosting the Summer Seisuin in the Castle Arms Hotel every Thursday night from 9pm to 11pm for five more nights. Admission is €10, consessions for groups and AOP, It is a night of traditional music, songs, dancing and storytelling. If you wish to book a group, you can contact Crescentia on (087)1367889 or Catherine on (087) 7694302.
DURROW DEVELOPMENT FORUM: Wedding Reception Bonanza - Tickets are now on sale and can be got from any Forum member or in Castle Durrow. They can also be bought as a syndicate, for €200, four people pay €50 each and they are in with a chance to win €5,000 each in return. Congratulations to Shane Lawlor, fermoyle, Durrow who won B&B and Evening Dinner in castle Durrow. The draw was held when the first 100 tickets were sold.
This is a major fundraiser for Durrow Development Forum’s events all through the year and also for the project for a kid’s playground being discussed at the moment. (Hopefully this playground will be done by the end of 2008, and if it can’t be done, the grant allocated by Laois County Council will not be available to us anymore and another County Laois town will get it instead of us) So please support Durrow Development Forum by buying a ticket for the Wedding Bonanza. For more information contact Evelyn (087) 9194428.
DURROW(laois) HOUSING ASSOCIATION: Plans are now in place for this scheme on the Derry Road and it is hoped that work will commence within this year. Laois County Council are now preparing a waiting list of applicants who wish to be re-housed in the new development. if you are interested or aware of anyone seeking re-housing please submit names to john Bonham, Mary walsh or Mary Donohue. application forms can be obtained from any of the above.
PRESENTATION: A presentation was made to the meals on wheels committee on Thursday 10th July in Peaders Bar. A cheque for the fantastic amount of €5,065.50 was raised by great efforts of the Durrow Ladies Walking Club,who had worked over several weeks collecting sponsorship for their Dublin City Mini Marathon Walk. The cheque was presented by Marie Clooney and gratefully recieved by Arthur Lappin, Chairman of the Meals on Wheels Committee. Arthur thanked everybody for their great efforts and community spirit. The Ladies Walking Club would like to express sincere thanks to everyone who gave sponsorship.
OPEN AIR MARKET: On Saturday, August 2nd as part of the Tri-Centenary celebrations an Open Air Market will be held on the Square, Durrow from 10.00am to 2.00pm. The market will have many local produce of the highest quality, and lots more. Anyone interested in having a stall should contact Oliver Cooney or any member of the Forum. The Market will be a great opportunity for the people of Durrow to relive the days of old when their parents/ grandparents bought all their goods from stalls on the green. Be there for great value.
WELCOME HOME WEEK: During the Welcome Home Festival you can also look forward to the Rogues & Vagabonds Barbeque on Friday 1st August, a Vintage Parade on Sunday 3rd August and also a Teddy Bear Picnic on Monday 4th August. If anybody wishes to give a hand for any of the events, please contact Noeleen on (087) 9636460.
DURROW TIDY TOWNS: With the expected large attendance at all the carnival events over the next ten days local residents are asked to be extra vigilant as regards litter and to keep all areas neat and tidy. It is important to make a good impression on our visitors and a clean, litter free town is a great start. durrow is looking great at the moment and with all our help it will leave a good lasting memory in our many visitors, during our home coming week.
The Inter Litter Challenge. Continues every week. Judging is being carried out in Durrow weekly.
We ask all householders and buisiness people to make an extra effort to have the town litter free every week, when the judges call, With a little effort Durrow could achieve top marks in this competition. The marks recieved for week 10 are as follows.
Mary Street 17/20
Chapel Street 18/20
Outside Our Lady's Meadow 15/15
St. Fintan's Terrace 15/15
Road from cullohill 10/10
Environs of R.C. Church 10/10
Car Parking Area 06/10
The overall, runners up and most improved are listed below:
Category Town
Overall Winner: Borris in Ossory
Overall Runner Up: Durrow & Abbeyleix
Overall most improved Mountrath
Large Village
Overall Winner: Errill
Overall Runner Up: Castletown
Overall most Improved: Ballyroan
Small Village
Overall Winner: Clough & Pike of Rushall
Overall Runner Up: Luggacurren
Overall most Improved: Ratheniska.
FIFTY YEARS REUNION: Over twenty former students of Cullohill National School, all members of the 1957 and 1958 Plain Chant choirs who won the Dioceses of Ossory Competittions both years attended a re-union Mass at 10.00am in Cullohill church on Sunday 13th July. Latin Hymns were sang during the Mass. afterwards all headed to the Community Centre for refreshments and a buffet meal. A presentation was made to ms. Lalor of a framed picture of the group and herself, dating back to her teaching days. An enjoyable day was had by everyone.
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CHURCH NEWS:
CHURCH NEWS: Radio: Mass from Cullohill Church is broadcast on 106.8FM each morning and night prayers on Thursday at 8.50pm.
MEJUGORGIE PILGRIM TOURS: A tour will take place from July 26th to 2nd August. The fare will cost €599 all inclusive. The tour will be accompanied by Fr. Hugh Lee, Spiritual Director. For more details please contact Irene Moloughney at (057) 8738641 or (087) 6126212 or Seamus at (087) 6230502.
DOCHAS KILKENNY: The Diocesan outreach support agency to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers is currently seeking volunteers to take part in a Mentoring/Befriending programme for new immigrant families. Interested persons should contact Dochas Office, Social Services, Waterford Road, Kilkenny on Mondays or Tuesdays. Phone Theresa on (056) 7789916.
Thoughts for the Day - understanding.
The gift of understanding springs from love and sympathy. Those who look beneath the surface can discern and see, the anxious thought behind the smile, the tear behind the eye, secrets that are hidden from the casual passer by. They can catch the note of sorrow in a laughing jest, can sense the fears that haunt the heart though dumb and unexpressed, can see the other side of things; the real, the human side, underneath indifference or bitterness or pride. Let us try to cultivate the power to understand, knowing when to stand apart and when to lend a hand, knowing just the thing to say in every circumstance, seeing to the heart of every problem at a glance.
DURROW CHURCH CLEANING ROTA: The Church Cleaning Rota for the following two months are as follows: .August: Bridget Traynor, Mary Walsh, Betty Walsh, Maeve Thornton Angela Drennan and Kathleen Stapleton. September: Teresa Kelly, Mary Ryan, Brenda Kearney and Kathleen Flynn.
CULLOHILL CHURCH CLEANING ROTA: The Cullohill Cleaning Rota for June is Rahenleigh, The Castle and Ross.
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SPORT:
THE HARPS GAA CLUB: The Harps Juvenile Committee wish to thank sincerely everyone who assisted in anyway in the build up and during the Feile week-end which culminated in the hurlers winning and the camogie girls reaching the Final of their respective competitions. We also wish to congratulate the boys on a memorable victory and also their mentors Joe Deegan,P,J, Quinn and Mick Dunphy for a job well done.
THE HARPS GAA CLUB:
The Harps GAA held a very successful Race Night in the Sportsman's Inn Cullohill, On Friday July 4th. The event co'ordinated through the players in the club, with a great response from all in the area, in terms of support on the night , and in terms of buying horses jockeys in advance. Ten races were shown in total with tote betting also in operation. John Mackey the MC for the night wirh great craic throughout and a great fundraiser for the club. The organisers would like to thank all our race sponsors- Deegans's Centra Supermarket Urlingford, Elegant Glass, Ger Conroy Bus Hire, O'Connell's Bar, Tommy Kenna Butchers, Ormond Organics, Jason Dollard Plumbing, Manor Stone, Bob's Bar, John Drennan Agricultural contractor, JP Transpeed, Phelans Hardware, Michael Mullins Plant Sales & Hire, Glanbia Ballacolla, David Madden Blocklaying, David O'Connell Auctioneering, Oliver Stanley Motors, Pat Spencer Contractor and Plant hire Work, Caroline bergin Property Management, Pascal Bergin Filling Station, Sean O'Brien Stone and Monumental Works, Tj Quinn Injury clinic, Meadow meats, Oldtown Construction, Midland Enviromental Services and our other sponsors on the night who included the Durrow Inn, Dunnes Garden Centre, Peadar Lennon Publican, Castle Arms Hotel, M.F Form Works Dereen, Mark Lennon Publican and Topthree Construction. A special Word of thanks to all.
THE HARPS CAMOGIE: The senior team got their championship campaign off to a winning start with a victory over local rivals St. Bridgets on Saturday evening last in Rathdowney. This was a tight and tough encounter with scores hard to come by but the girls showed their determination and resolve to continue on their winning ways and emerged victorious on a score line of 0-10 to 1-04. Scorers: A. Mahony 0-01, A. Hanlon 0-02, L.Mahony 0-07. The second round of the senior championship took place last weekend where The Harps met Camross in Durrow. The girls dominated the match right from the start and quickly built up a substantial lead at half time. The second half was a tighter affair but the girls ran out convincing winners in the end on a score line of 2-12 to 0-06. This was a great team effort by everyone. Scorers on the day were A.Mahony 2-02, A.Phelan, E.Mahony and A.Hanlon 0-01 each, L.Mahony 0-07. The next round of matches takes place in July. Team: B.Hosey, E.Cuddy, A.Donohue, D.Quigley, C.Walsh, C.Phelan(A), M.Fitzpatrick, C.Phelan(T), L.Mahony, E.Mahony, A.Hanlon, L.Mahony, A.Mahony, A.Phelan, E.Dunne. Subs: M.Brophy, J.Prior, J.Dollard, M.Prior, D.Holland, S.Fitzgerald, D.Cuddy, K.Broderick, L.Saunders, E.Saunders, R.Delahunty, T.Bennett, P.Dunphy, M.Hyland. Best of luck girls!
CONGRATULATIONS to Mary Walsh on recieving a 25 Year Award, Paul Cashin and Johnny Campion a 10 Year Award and Mary O'Hara a 5 year Award for their Services to Scouting in Durrow. The Awards were presented at the County Awards night in the Tullamore Court Hotel recently.
CONGRATULATIONS To John McEvoy, Cork Road, Durrow on winning the Manitoba Marathon in Winnipeg ,Canada last Sunday. John is living in Fargo North Dakota at present.
Congratulations and well done to the Harps U14 Hurling team on winning the Feile nGael on Sunday last. Also well done to the U14 Camogie team who were defeated after extra time in the Final against Ratoath.
BROADBAND IN DURROW: Contact Digiweb on 1800 285828 or Eircom on 1901.
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