September 2011

SOUTH LAOIS TOURISM: The Castle Arms Hotel in Durrow hosted a large gathering on  Friday night September 2nd for the launch of the South Laois Tourism website. Chairman Michael G Phelan in introducing the website outlined the objectives of the group in promoting tourism in both South Laois and North Kilkenny. The gathering then viewed in detail all aspects of the new website which gives a very comprehensive view of all services and amenities in the area.
Minister for Environment Phil Hogan congratulated the group on their impressive website launch and offered his assistance to them in the future. He also spoke of the need for community groups to work together for the betterment of all. Laois County Manager Peter Carey said he was delighted to be associated with the launch and as chairman of Laois Tourism he looked forward to working closely with South Laois Tourism in the future.
On launching the new website Ann Goodwin Laois Partnership said she was delighted to be in Durrow on Friday night to do the honors. She commented on the South Laois area and in    particular the stunning views from Cullohill Mountain she also recalled fond memories of  Gathabawn in North Kilkenny. The Chairman in concluding tanked Laois Partnership for funding the project and also gave details of Laois Cycle trails which South Laois Tourism plan to launch later this year.
The website address is http://www.southlaois.com or http://www.southlaoistourism.com and on Facebook at South Laois Tourism. Any businesses, B&Bs, guesthouses who wish to be listed on the site should contact Michael G. Phelan (087) 2395357 and anyone who has articles on  local attractions or amenities are also very welcome to contribute them.

SOUTH LAOIS TOURISM – GOLDEN GOAL: South Laois Tourism Golden Goal lottery proved to be a big success for the group who would like to extend thanks to all who supported this fundraiser. The winners were: Top prize of €1,000 shared between Eoin Whelan of Ballyroan with a time of 34m. 56s. and Michael Hanrahan of Ballinakill with a time of 34m. 45s. while €100 each went to Pat Brennan of Clough, Ballacolla and Ann Lanigan of Swan Rd, Durrow.

DURROW CHURCH NOTES: Special Minister of the Eucharist for September, 2011: Saturday Evening. Patty Fitzpatrick & Miriam Connolly. Sunday Morning: Sheila Finnegan & John Sheeran. Church Cleaning Rota for September: Bridget Traynor, Mary Walsh, Betty Walsh,  Maeve Thornton and Angela Drennan. Special Minister of the Eucharist for October: Saturday Evening: Willie Dunne and Kay Mahony. Sunday Morning: John Kelly and Maura Ftizpatrick. Church Cleaning Rota for October: Daisy Dollard, Kay Mahony, Babe Duggan and Patty Fitzpatrick. We would appeal again to any ladies of the parish who might help with the cleaning of the Church. We need another group of three or four to put on the rota. Maybe three or four friends would come together. Anyone interested please give your names to any of the ladies cleaning the church.

STARS IN YOUR EYES: Rehearsals for Stars in Your Eyes have commenced and we invite anyone wishing to take part to come along on Thursday next to the Courthouse Library at 8.00pm. The show will be staged in the Castle Arms Hotel on Friday 4th November. Contact Evelyn (087) 9194428.

AISLING WALSH DANCE ACADAMY: Irish Dance lessons will resume on Tuesday 13th Sept. at 6.00pm in Durrow Community Hall. New beginners welcome. Contact (085) 7780763.

DURROW COMMUNITY CENTRE:  ZUMBA FITNESS: Zumba fitness continues every Thursday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Loose weight and tone up while having fun. Body Tone from 8.30pm to 9.00pm. Both classes for €7 or one for €5. Personal Training Service also available. Contact Sarah on (087) 7460707. TAEKWONDO: Every Monday and Thursday at 7pm.

CONGRATULATIONS to Deirdre Ryan, daughter of Anne Ryan nee Lalor, Chapel Street, Durrow on qualifying for the final at the World Athletics Championships in Daegu last week. She is now ranked sixth in the World in the High Jump. Deirdre trains at the famous Bayer Luverkusen multi-sports Club in    Germany. She is wished the very best in the future.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Harps Senior Hurling Team on their great win over Rathdowney-Errill on Sunday 18th September with a score of 1-14 to 0-11.
Congratulations: to Barry and Emer Murphy, Dunmore, Durrow on the birth of a daughter, Jane.

DURROW COMMUNITY COUNCIL – TRIP FOR SENIOR CITIZENS: On Saturday last 3rd   September the Senior Citizens went on a trip to Rathwood Garden Centre. A very enjoyable day was had by all who travelled. A full coach load (54) travelled with Ger Conroy. The day consisted of a visit to the Garden Centre, Shops etc… and lunch in the restaurant. After lunch the group enjoyed a visit to the Chocolate Factory, tasting some samples and making their own chocolate in moulds provided by the   factory staff. Thanks is extended to The Community Council for arranging the trip and their generous subsidy of the trip.

SYMPATHY is extended to the Holohan & Phelan families, Attanagh on their recent bereavement.
Sympathy is extended to the Jacob & Hennessy families, Durrow on their recent bereavement.
Sympathy is extended to the Spencer family, Rapla, Cullohill on their recent bereavement.

SYMPATHY is extended to the Donohue family, Patrick Street, Durrow on their recent bereavement.

DURROW/CULLOHILL COMMUNITY ALERT: We would like to thank all who contributed to the recent annual Church Gate Collection. The total raised was €855. The committee would like to get at least one representative from every organization in the parish, so that we could liaison better with    people living on their own. An open meeting will be held in the Presentation Centre on Thursday 15th September at 8.30pm. All are most welcome.

PILATES CLASSES: Classes will commence in the Castle Arms Hotel on Tuesday 13th September from 9pm to 10pm. An eight week course costs €70. Booking necessary as places are limited. For more       information please contact Margaret O’Keeffe on (086) 8547710.

HEYWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL: Adult Education classes will commence in Heywood Community School in Ballinakill from 19th January 2012. Enrolment night will take place on Monday 12th January in the school from 6pm to 8.30pm. Postal applications accepted with fees enclosed and must reach school before Monday 12th January. Proposed courses as follows: Mondays: Computers, Pilates, Spanish, Adult Pottery and German. Tuesdays: Dancing, Digital Photography, Computerized accounts, Active Learning Teaching Methodologies, Portfolio Preparation. A Practical Cookery Class will be held on Tuesday 11th October, menu available on enrolment – €30. A Safe Pass Course will be held on Thursday 11th March from 9am to 4pm costing €60. All enquiries to Heywood Community School, Ballinakill. (057) 8733333.

LITTLE OAKS PARENT & TODDLER PLAYGROUP: Tuesday morning meetings have re-commenced in The Presentation Centre from 10am to 12noon. A couple of hours for the kids to play while you can enjoy adult conversation away from home. Make the leap and join us this week, we are not a scary bunch… For more information contact Delphine on (086) 3655178.

DURROW COMMUNITY HALL – ZUMBA FITNESS: Zumba fitness will commence every Thursday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Loose weight and tone up while having fun. New for September: Body Tone from 8.30pm to 9.00pm. This is a half hour of exercises designed to firm up and shape all areas of the body, held every Thursday after Zumba. Both classes for €7 or one for €5, or save with a six week   package for €40. Personal Training Service also available. Contact Sarah on (087) 7460707.

DURROW PARISH LOTTO RESULTS: Monday 29th August 2011: There was no jackpot winner of €2,350.
Numbers: 22 23 26 28. The small draw winners were: €30: Kay Clancy, Fermoyle, Durrow, County Laois; €25: Ray Campion, Lisdowney, County Kilkenny; €20: David Freeman, Mary Street, Durrow, Laois.

Monday 5th September 2011: There was no jackpot winner of €2,500. Numbers: 06 12 13 20. The small draw winners were: €30: Darren Shiel, c/o Margo; €25: Shane Walsh, c/o Walshs Shop, Durrow; €20: Jamie Fogarty, Dereen, Durrow, Co. Laois.

Monday 12th September 2011: There was no jackpot winner of €2,650. Numbers: 03 06 19 24. The small draw winners were: €30: Vinnie Cooney, Tinweir, Durrow, Co. Laois; €25: Christy Stapleton, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny; €20: John Shortall, c/o The Harps GAA Club.

Monday 19th September 2011: There was no jackpot winner of €2,800. Numbers: 07 09 11 18. The small draw winners were: €30: Michael Dunne, Seandoire, Durrow, Co.Laois; €25: M. Fitzpatrick, Tubberboe, Durrow, Co. Laois; €20: Kevin Joyce, The Square, Durrow, Co. Laois.

DURROW DEVELOPMENT FORUM AGM: The AGM was held on Thursday 8th September in The Courthouse Library. The committee would like to extend their thanks to all who attended and welcomed new members coming onto the Forum. The committee extends their thanks and best wishes for the future to Hugh Sheppard, the outgoing chairman, who has retired from the forum. Hugh was the founding member of the Durrow Development Forum 15 years ago. His enthusiasm, commitment and the huge amount of time and energy was ceaseless over the many years. We know that he will be missed greatly. No amount of words could thank him enough for his input and passion shown for Durrow. His ideas and projects have changed the face of the town for the better. On behalf of the Forum committee, we express our heartfelt thanks to Hugh and wish him and his family health and happiness in the future.

HARPS CAMOGIE CLUB: Thank You: The Harps Camogie club wish to thank everyone for their   support of the recent cabaret. A great evening was enjoyed by all. We wish also to thank everybody for their sponsorship and contributions.
Recent Games: The Harps Girls U16 camogie championship got off to a great start for the club when they beat St. Brigids in the first round on Friday 26th August. They led all the way, but had to fight hard as St. Brigid’s were also on top of their game. The final score was The Harps 1-08 to 0-06 St. Brigid’s. The scorers were: Edel Costigan(1-01), Sarah Broderick (0-05), Shauna Geoghegan (0-01) and Lorna Campion (0-01).
Next up they played O’Moore’s on Friday 2nd September in Rosenallis. Though they put up a brave fight, the girls unfortunately lost the battle that night. The final score was O’Moores 4-10 to 1-07 The Harps. The scorers were: Edel Costigan (1-00), Shauna Geoghegan (0-04), Sarah Broderick (0-01), Lorna   Campion (0-01) and Niamh Dunne (0-01).
Next Match: Their next match this weekend is against Camross and they will be hoping for a win. Best of luck girls! The team is: Aleesha McCartney, Rachel Bergin, Niamh Delaney, Eimear Delaney, Clare Brophy, Shannon Saunders, Stephanie Bergin, Niamh Dunne, Lorna Campion, Orla Brennan, Shauna Geoghegan, Sarah Broderick, Aoife Fitzgerald, Edel Costigan(Captain) & Avril Deegan. Subs: Leah Dunphy, Michelle Delaney, Michelle O’Dea & Kate Doogue.

U16 Camross V The Harps: The girls were out against Camross on Thursday, 8th September. It was an away game, which always proves difficult, especially against Camross! However, our girls left no stone unturned as they battled from the start. It was a draw as the half-time whistle went. The girls went out to play the second half of the game full of determination – they knew they could do it. And they certainly did as they won the match with two points to spare. The    Camross girls had numerous chances to score in the last ten minutes, but our girls fought bravely and held them off.
Scorers: S. Geoghegan 1-03, L. Dunphy 1-01, S. Broderick 0-02, N. Dunne 0-01 and O. Brennan 0-01.
U16 The Harps V Portlaoise: On 17th September, the girls played Portlaoise at home. Portlaoise hadn’t a chance from the start as The Harps put away score after score. Portlaoise remained scoreless for the entire match. The Harps are set to finish at least second in the group, with O’Moores and Camross left to play each other. The Harps are due to play Clonad this weekend. Well done girls! Keep up the good work.
Scorers: L. Dunphy 0-01, N. Dunne 2-01, S. Broderick 1-07, E. Costigan 2-02, L. Campion 0-03, A.Harvey 1-00 and O. Brennan 0-01. Team. A. McCartney, R. Bergin, N. Delaney, E. Delaney, S. Bergin, C. Brophy, S. Saunders, L. Campion, O. Brennan, E. Costigan (Captain), S. Geoghegan, S. Broderick, A. Harvey, N. Dunne & L. Dunphy. Subs: A. Deegan for L. Dunphy & K. Doogue for S. Bergin.
Result: Well done to our Camogie team in beating O’Moores in the County Semi-final on a score line of 3-08 to 1-05.
Intermediate Team: Harps Intermediate Team v Camross in Laois County Final on Saturday 1st October, 2011 at 5.15pm in Abbeyleix.

LADIES BASKETBALL GET TOGETHER: Any women interested in playing Basketball, nothing serious, just a get together and throw the ball, are invited to come along to the Basketball Court at the Boy’s School, Durrow at 7.00pm on Tuesday evenings. Contact Ruth on (089) 4147470. No charge.

WOODENBRIDGE PADDLERS: The Woodenbridge Paddlers have completed a very successful four week level 1 introduction course at Ballinakill Swimming Pool during which over 80 juveniles took part. Thanks to all the helpers, parents and to Edel Siney, manager of Ballinakill Swimming Pool for making the course the success it was.

WOODENBRIDGE PADDLERS: As part of National Trails Day on Sunday October 2nd, The    Woodenbridge Paddlers will stage the Goul River Challenge starting from Fertagh Bridge, Galmoy at 1.30pm with registration at 1.00pm. The 8km challenge will conclude at Maynebog Bridge, Cullahill. This is a family friendly event and all are welcome. Kyaks and life-jackets available on request. For more     information contact Michael G. Phelan (087) 2395357.

SOUTH LAOIS TOURISM CYCLE: South Laois Tourism will hold a 14km family fun cycle as part of National Trails Day on Sunday 2nd October. Route Durrow-Cullohill-Ballykealy-Ballagh Hill, starting from Castle Arms Hotel at 12 noon with registration at 11.30am. For more information contact Seosamh    Murphy on (086) 8817536.

DURROW TIDY TOWNS REPORT 2011: The 2011 Tidy Towns report has been issued and Durrow have gained 4 marks on last year to score 289 in total. The following is the adjudicators report:

Overall Developmental Approach: Thank you for your entry, work plan programme and well laid out map which were all very useful. Your very active committee of fifteen members continues to do good work in trying to deal with some of the issues that affect the centre. These have been achieved by engaging with Laois County Council and addressing derelict sites, such as, Joyce’s shop in the Square and the Chicken Factory. Congratulations on these projects. You have also engaged with local schools and other agencies as you mention in your entry. This work is worthwhile as it gives the community a sense of pride. No doubt the opening of the new motorway will bring big changes. The town will, we are sure, benefit with less passing traffic and more local trade. Congratulations on the study of the Durrow         architectural conservation area. This makes very interesting reading. Durrow is a town rich in history. We admired the triangle Square of town houses and businesses with their archways leading to backyards.

The Built Environment: The Castle Arms Hotel and Ashbrook Arms restaurant are fine imposing buildings. The entrance to Durrow Castle is splendid and the building itself are well presented. Close by is Our Lady’s Meadow Girl’s School and it is well maintained. We note Sheppard’s Farmers Auction Rooms across the Square which is splendid. Moving from the Square the Garda Station is well presented. However the boundary wall of the station needs attention. The Post Office and Credit Union with their hanging baskets add colour to the area.
Tae Lane Emigration Wall is a wonderful project representing the people that emigrated from the area. Tae Lane got its name from “beef tea” watery soup that was distributed at that time.The old Infants School and Community Centre are well maintained and presented. The same can be said for the Tri   Centenary Mural with its vibrant colour. St Finian’s Church and cemetery was neat and impressive. The old bridge, river bank and Bob’s Bar public house have a wonderful array of antiques sited outside and we admired the traditional half door in Bob’s Bar. Across the bridge was the new and impressive modern fire station.

Landscaping: The welcoming signs into Durrow are impressive on all approach roads. The Mill amenity area is well landscaped.The Square with its flower beds, mature trees and well maintained grass area is very impressive.The rose beds near Tae Lane and sweet smelling lavender around the pump were   splendid. The amenity area with its picnic tables at the old Bridge is a tranquil area overlooking the river. The well maintained and landscaped playground which is popular in the community is a wonderful facility. Landscaping in this area is a mixture of seasonal and annual plants. The Cannon Carrigan amenity area is well presented with mature trees and seasonal plants.

Wildlife and Natural Amenities: Durrow lends itself to having natural resources for wildlife.The river is a valuable wildlife asset. The Leafy Loop walks are a great way for people to come in contact with nature, birds and other wildlife. We note your engagement with Bird Watch Ireland and that you have a dawn chorus. We recommend that with the natural resources that the town has, that a survey of wildlife habitats should be considered. This survey can be carried out by a professional or a member of your group who is a local wildlife expert. The report of this study should give clear indications of the most important areas of habitat and species. The key results of the survey should be documented and its implications should form part of the planning for the Committee next year. In addition a copy of this   survey should be presented with your next TidyTowns entry.

Litter Control: We noted very little litter in Durrow on the day of judging. A small amount was noted at the Old Bridge amenity area. Your participation in Inter Community challenge organised by Laois County Council is noted. this is a very positive way of engaging with local schools. This is a very positive development for your area.,as early exposure to anti litter projects will have a long term affect on children in increasing their awareness of litter pollution. This will benefit the community as a whole.

Waste Minimisation: It is important in this category that people try to reduce the amount of materials and energy used thereby reducing the amount of waste produced. People should be encouraged to move beyond just collecting litter and to take steps to reduce the amount of waste produced. One important recommendation on how this can be achieved is to carry out a waste audit. The Race Against Waste booklet from the TidyTowns Unit has some helpful guidelines. These are generally to segregate waste  collected during litter clean ups and to encourage householders to compost leaves and grass cuttings. These can then be reused as compost for flowerbeds. We recommend that you encourage the community to join the Green Homes Programme.

Tidiness: The general area around Durrow is tidy. The work that was carried out on the buildings around the Square has enhanced the town. The painting of Shepherds Auction Rooms has enhanced the area. The treatment of derelict sites is to be applauded. The Bring Bank was very well presented. The use of wire around the green in the Square seems somewhat out of place as it is hard to see what purpose it serves.

Residential Areas: The residences around the Square all looked splendid and well maintained. Oak Grove Estate is well maintained. Well done to all involved in this area. The Mill Road featured some   wonderful houses with well landscaped gardens. The Cork Road has some fine houses in particular Woodland House which was very impressive. St Fintan’s has large well maintained grass communal areas and good landscaping. We feel the Committee should run a competition for the best kept estate. The residents are to be applauded on the presentation of all their homes and the well landscaped gardens.

Roads, Streets and Back Areas: Approach roads to Durrow are well presented with grass verges well maintained. The Mill Street amenity area has a very uneven road surface. It would be worthwhile engaging with the County Council to improve the road surface if possible. There is also a gate into the nearby vegetable field that needs to be painted. The black pump near Tae Lane has a rusty chain that needs attention and the concrete tub underneath the pump could benefit from plants. The boundary of the Garda Station and the back wall of the Community Centre are in need of painting. The Leafy Loop Walk sign across the road from Bob’s Bar has a tub underneath that needs planting.

General Impression: The community of Durrow has a great sense of pride in their town. Durrow is a town rich in history and we applaud the architectural study that was under taken recently. This will ensure that your heritage is preserved and not spoilt by development. Your commitment to moving up in the competition is commendable. To assist in reaching this objective please mark on the map any new projects you would like the adjudicator to view. Thanks to everyone for all their efforts in contributing to this year’s entry and we wish you continued success with the competition.

Durrow Tidy Towns Committee Evaluation: The committee is pleased with the 4 points increase in this year’s National Tidy Towns Competition. Our weakest points are in Wildlife and Natural Amenities having only 30 marks out of a possible 50 and Waste Minimisation with only 12 marks out of a possible 20. This year we must concentrate more attention on these areas. To do this we need the help and co-operation of all residents. If you feel you could help us out in either of these areas please contact Mary Walsh on (086) 3055157 or Jim Clancy on (085) 1743790.

OUR LADYS MEADOW PRIMARY SCHOOL: The start of the school year was shadowed by great sorrow on the passing of Ms. Kenneally’s parents, Thomas & Angela Kenneally. We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Emma and her family on behalf of all the parents in Our Lady’s Meadow. We wish Emma the very best on her road to recovery.
A big welcome to the 28 Junior Infants who have started in Our Lady’s Meadow this year and indeed to the 148 pupils who have returned again for another year. A warm welcome to Ms. Murphy who will be teaching fourth class and also to Ms. Buckley who will be teaching Senior Infants and part of First Class while Ms. Kenneally is on leave. We ask everyone to be mindful of the one way traffic system that is in use during school hours. We would ask that you approach the school for drop off/collection by entering the green via the Castle Durrow entrance and exit via The Stores. Please keep the zebra crossing clear at all times and we encourage all parents and children to cross safely at the zebra crossing.
Some of the projects we the Parent’s Council were involved in last year: A HB Ice-Cream fun day was held in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland. A total of €400.42 was raised. Thanks to Happy Days Creche who also participated on the day. The floor covering in the main entrance hall was replaced earlier this year at a cost of €4,767. Our recent bag packing efforts in Tesco Portlaoise raised a total of €1,147.30. Thanks to all parents and pupils who volunteered their time, without your support and commitment this wouldn’t have been possible. 
We would hope with the continued help and support of parents and friends we can make 2011-2012 another successful school year. You can offer your support by participating in the school lotto which will commence this year from Monday 26th September. This year’s AGM will be held on Thursday 13th October and we would encourage Parents to attend and to offer suggestions on how best to fundraise for the school and to make Our Lady’s Meadow a fun place to learn…

LAOIS COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY AWARDS 2011: Nominations are invited for the following categories: Arts & Culture; Children & Young People; Heritage & Environment; Sport & Leisure; Community Services & Support. You can also make an individual nomination for an Unsung Hero Award for outstanding contribution by one person to community/voluntary life in their local area and/or the wider community in Co. Laois. Nomination forms and further information on terms & conditions can be downloaded from www.laoiscommunityforum.ie by email at LaoisCommunityForum@laoiscoco.ie or by contacting Ms. Georgina Ireland on telephone at (057) 8674336. Closing date for nominations is September 30th.

CHARITY MONSTER PROGRESSIVE 25 DRIVE: A card game will be held in Cullohill on Sunday 25th September at 8.30pm. €1,000 prize money and numerous raffle prizes to be won. This is in aid of Haiti House Building Fund. Tickets €10.

BUS TO KNOCK SHRINE: A bus will leave the church car part at 8.00am on Sunday 25th September for the Shrine of Our Lady of Knock, to celebrate Legion of Mary day. Fare €20 and booking is essential to reserve a seat. Contact Donal Bowe or Brigid Roberts as soon as possible.

DURROW CREDIT UNION: Durrow Credit Union will close at 3pm on Friday 30th September 2011 in order to facilitate end of year updates. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Our usual office hours will recommence on Tuesday 4th October 2011.

MOUNT SAINT ANNES – UPCOMING WORKSHOPS: Card Making for all Occasions: Thursday 3rd, 10th and 17th of November from 8pm to 10pm each night. Allow your creative self to emerge in a relaxed and friendly environment. No previous experience is necessary. All materials included… all you need to bring is your imagination and let your creativity flow! Facilitated by Sr. Róisín Gannon. Cost: €70. A Christmas Cake Decorating workshop will be held at a later stage. All bookings or enquiries to the Secretary at (057) 8626152 or msannes@eircom.net by email.

IRISH HEART FOUNDATION: Big Heart Walks Sunday 25th September. Help us turn 50,000km into €50,000! Enjoy a 5km walk by yourself, with friends or with a group. Be part of the     biggest countrywide walking day of the year to celebrate World Heart Day and raise €50,000. Enjoy a 5km walk by yourself, with friends or with a group and raise €1 for every  kilometer walked. Every €5 raised will go towards our heart attack appeal so that more men, husbands, fathers, uncles, brothers and sons dial 999 at the first sign of a heart attack. Register at www.irishheart.ie/bigheartwalks or Contact Ciara on (01) 66850001.

HARPS HURLING CLUB: Well done to our Senior Hurlers on beating Rathdowney-Errill in the quarter finals of the Championship on Sunday last. Our team got off to a great start with scores from Michael Lanigan, John Brophy and Pat Walsh. The Harps team led by 1-09 to 0-06 at half time and held on to   finish with a score line of 1-14 to 0-11. The team now meet Clough/Ballacolla in O’Moore Park, Portlaoise on this Sunday at 3.30pm for a place in the County Final slot. Please come along and   support this great team in what is set to be an epic encounter. Scorers: Michael Lanigan 0-09, Pat Walsh 1-01 and John Brophy 0-02. Owen Clancy and Sean Bourke 0-01 each.

Facebook: Anyone unable to attend the match can follow the live score feed on the Facebook Page Harps Gaa-Football. This service is provided via a mobile phone connected to the internet by a club  member attending the match. It would be a nice gesture to tell anyone from the parish living abroad about it.

LADIES CLUB: Any ladies interested in forming a social club for outings such as theatre, concerts, meals out or just forming friendship are welcome to attend first meeting in O’Connells Bar, Cullohill on Friday 30th September at 9pm.