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    Setting a date Noticeboard – May 7th 2013
    DURROW TIDY TOWNS: At a recent committee meeting it was decided to have Work Evenings every Thursday evening over the coming months. The last two Thursday evenings committee members and residents have been out on the Derry Road picking litter from ditches and general cleaning. On Thursday next, 9th May, we will be cleaning on read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – April 24th 2013
    DURROW DEVELOPMENT FORUM: St. Fintan’s College Secondary School Reunion 1965-1970: As part of the Durrow Scarecrow Festival and in celebration of The Gathering, DDF are hoping to assist in the organisation of a School Reunion for past pupils of St. Fintan’s in Castle Durrow on the afternoon of Sunday 28th July. It would be an read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – April 8th 2013
    DURROW VINTAGE CLUB: The 11th Annual Vintage Vehicle show and AutoJumble will be held on Sunday, April 21st at Cork Rd, Durrow. A Special display of Lanz Bulldog Tractors and pre-1930s Cars and Motorcycles will take place on the day. Admission: Aduts – €5, Children: Free. All proceeds to Charity. For more info, contact Austin read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – March 25th 2013
    IRISH CANCER SOCIETY DAFFODIL DAY: Durrow Development Forum are delighted to assist Mary Ryan with the organising of a fundraising event for this hugely important cause. A ‘Coffee and Cake’ event will take place on Saturday 30th March before the Easter Vigil Mass from 7.30pm to 9pm and again after mass on Easter Sunday from read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – March 4th 2013
    ST VINCENT de PAUL: The Durrow Branch of the St. Vincent de Paul Society wish to thank most sincerely all those who contributed to our Church collections throughout 2012. We also wish to thank those individuals, local businesses, organisations and clubs for their generous donations during the year. The Durrow Branch of the Society helps read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – February 12th 2013
    DURROW DEVELOPMENT FORUM: St. Patricks Weekend Celebrations – Durrow Development Forum are delighted to announce that St. Patrick’s weekend celebrations will kick off on Sat 16th with a Children’s Disco in the CYMS Hall from 5pm -7pm. St. Patrick’s Day will be host to an Outdoor Market (11am – 5pm) and a ‘Revved Up’ Parade read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – January 15th 2013
    PRO-LIFE VIGIL IN DUBLIN: On Saturday, 19th January there will be a ‘Unite for Life’ pro-life vigil held in Dublin at 4.30pm in Merrion Square. Please make every effort to be there and to encourage family, friends and neighbours to do likewise. The vigil will have a positive, clear message about safeguarding the lives of read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – December 20th 2012
    CULLOHILL SCHOOL: A Christmas cabaret will be held in O’Connells Pub, Cullohill on 26th  December 2012 in aid of St. Tighearnach’s National School. Music, Spot Prizes, Finger Food and a Good Night guaranteed for all. Admission €5, organised by St. Tighearnach’s National School Parents Council. Please support. DURROW CREDIT UNION: CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES: Friday 21st: read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – December 4th 2012
    SIMON COMMUNITY: The Laois branch of the Simon Community will hold a collection in Durrow on Saturday, December 8th. Your support would be greatly appreciated, Thank You! CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AND CRIB: Durrow Development Forum are delighted to announce that this year a Crib will be present in The Square over the Christmas period. The blessing of read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – November 20th 2012
    CULLOHILL & DURROW FLOWER & GARDEN CLUB: A Christmas Gala Night will be held in the Castle Arms Hotel on Monday 26th November at 8.00pm with Sandra Finnegan as demonstrator. Mulled Wine and Mince Pies. Admission €10. Supporting local Charities – St. Vincent de Paul, Meals on Wheels and Make Believers. All are welcome. CHURCH read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – November 5th 2012
    LAOIS WEATHER: All the latest weather data and forecasts are on www.laoisweather.com online. CHURCH NOTES – Church Cleaning Rota for November: Kay Sheppard, Ann Kealy, Mary Kennedy and Fiona Bergin. Rota for people to take charge of toilets (open and close) for October: Ken Creegan. INFORMATION EVENING: Is it Christian or is it New Age? read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – October 25th 2012
    MacGiolla Phádraig WAY WALK: The return leg of the MacGiolla Phádraig Way Walk from Gathabawn to Durrow will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 29th October. Registration in Mackey’s Bar, Gathabawn from 11.45am. The walk will begin at 12noon sharp. Refreshments afterwards in Dec’s Bar, Durrow. A bus will take walkers from Durrow to Gathabawn read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – October 10th 2012
    SOUTH LAOIS TOURISM – SAVE OUR BUS ROUTE: The National Transport Authority have confirmed that Bus Eireann will continue to operate the shuttle bus on route 128 Portlaoise – Johnstown until October 31st. M&A Coaches of Ballyragget have been granted the licence to service Bus Route 128 from Portlaoise to Urlingford from November. More information on read more...

    Green-Flag School Green Flag – September 28th 2012
    OUR LADY’S MEADOW NATIONAL SCHOOL: The Green School Committee are delighted to announce that Irish Olympian Deirdre Ryan will raise our newest Green Flag this Firday, September 28th at 12.45pm at the School grounds on The Square. All are welcome to attend. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js read more...

    DDF Logo Durrow Development Forum AGM – September 27th 2012
    Durrow Development Forum are holding their AGM on Thursday 27th September at 8.30pm in the Library. During the meeting, the Durrow Scarecrow Festival, The All-Ireland Pride of Place and the projects such as the plan of The Square will be talked about. This year has been a very busy one for the Forum but after read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – September 25th 2012
    SOUTH LAOIS TOURISM BROCHURE: South Laois Tourism are preparing a tourist brochure to be distributed nationwide. Anyone interested in advertising their business or service should contact Michael G Phelan on (087) 2395357 or Stephanie Phelan on (087) 6614391 as soon as possible as the deadline for submissions is September 30th. It is envisaged that up read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – September 12th 2012
    STARS IN YOUR EYES: The fantastic local show featuring fantastic local stars will take place in The Castle Arms Hotel on Saturday 3rd November. The line-up is being kept very secret and all artists will start rehearsing very soon. If you would like to take part don’t hesitate to join us, there is always room read more...

    Library Durrow Library Closed – September 5th to 8th 2012
    LAOIS COUNTY COUNCIL NOTICE: Durrow library will be closed from September 5th to 8th inclusive. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1&appId=412595558768823"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, "script", "facebook-jssdk"));

    Parish Newsletter Durrow Parish Newsletter – August 30th 2012
    DURROW PARISH NEWSLETTER: The planned newsletter for this weekend (Sept 2nd) has been postponed and will now be produced NEXT Thursday night, September 6th to go on sale next Friday, September 7th. All clubs are asked to submit their news/notices to info@durrow.ie and anyone wishing to publish advertising should contact Angela on (057) 8736419. All material read more...

    woodland-walkers Walking Club to be Formed?
    Are you interested in joining a walking club? Expressions of interest are currently being sought from individuals who may be interested in joining a walking club in the Durrow area. If you are interested please call or text Ann Lanigan on (087) 7749281 or Noeleen Dunphy on (087) 9636460. (function(d, s, id) { var js, read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – August 21st 2012
    VACANCIES: The Carers Association have vacancies for respite workers in the Laois Area. Applicants must be in receipt of a social welfare payment and eligible for the CE Scheme. Please register with your local DPS (Formally FAS) Office and Quote Ref: ES–693553. Please send your CV to Sheila Kinsella, Centre Manager, The Carers Association, Market read more...

    children clothes Summer Camp Appeal – August 13th 2012
    DID YOUR CHILD ATTEND THE SUMMER CAMPS IN THE SCARECROW VILLAGE? Dear Parents, we have a large collection of clothing left behind by children attending the recent summer camps in the Scarecrow Village. Anyone who wishes to collect items belonging to their children may do so by contacting Evelyn in The Happy Days Creche beside read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – July 23rd 2012
    SOUTH LAOIS TOURISM: Save our Bus Route: Keep up to date on www.southlaois.com or    follow us on Facebook – Search for “SaveAbbeyleixDurrowCullohillJohnstownBus” in the search feature! Brochure: South Laois Tourism are preparing a tourist brochure to be distributed nationwide. Anyone interested in advertising their business or service should contact Michael G Phelan on (087) 2395357 read more...

    make-scarecrows Scarecrow Workshop – July 17th 2012
    A Scarecrow Workshop will be held for one night only on Tuesday 17th July from 7.30pm to 9pm at The Community Hall (Badminton Hall). On the night we will show you ideas for making scarecrows and the workshop will be for both Adults and Children. Bring an old (or new) pair of tights, needle and read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – July 9th 2012
    DURROW DEVELOPMENT FORUM: DURROW SCARECROW FESTIVAL: The All-Ireland Scarecrow Festival will take place from 28th July to 6th August. Make sure you book the dates and invite your friends and family to come to Durrow! The full programme of events will be available for viewing and download from www.durrow.ie later this week. SCARECROW ENTRY FORMS: read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – June 18th 2012
    BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE: The mobile unit of the Blood Transfusion Service will visit Durrow on Thursday 28th June in the Castle Arms Hotel, Durrow from 5.00pm to 8.30pm. With over 3,000 units of blood needed each week and with supplies on the low side during the Summer it is very important that we have a read more...

    buseireann Bus Eireann withdrawal of services Meeting – June 19th 2012
    Thank you to the huge numbers who supported our meeting to reverse the decision to withdraw our Bus Eireann and Aircoach bus services on the N7 Get Rid Tattoo – Natural Tattoo Removal Solution 7-R639 route of Abbeyleix, Durrow, Cullahill & Johnstown on Wednesday 13th. The next  Public Meeting will be held in the Castle Arms read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – June 6th 2012
    DURROW ART EXHIBITION: This is being held in conjunction with Durrow Scarecrow Festival. Anyone interested can contact Mary Walsh on (086) 3055157. More information later. PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION: Senior Competition for the Joe Brophy Memorial Cup and Juvenile Competition for the Durrow Development Forum Trophy. Juveniles age up to 16 years old. Entry Fees: Senior €5, read more...

    drawing Revised Square Plan – May 14th 2012
    UPDATE: Further to all local submissions received, allied to the legitimate concerns of the members of Durrow Development Forum; This committee has taken part in further consultations with the Planning Department of Laois County Council and the National Roads Authority, which was facilitated on our behalf by John Bonham, Laois County Council Chairman. Durrow Development Forum read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – May 8th 2012
    GOLF CLASSIC: There will be a Golf Classic in Rathdowney Golf Club on Friday 1st June and Saturday 2nd June. For information please contact Evelyn Clancy (087) 79194428 or Paul Kelly (086) 8433279. STRICTLY COME DANCING: Durrow Development Forum has changed the date for Strictly Come Dancing to the end of the year after dancers read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – April 23rd 2012
    DURROW DEVELOPMENT FORUM: GOLF CLASSIC: There will be a Golf Classic in Rathdowney Golf Club on Friday 1st June and Saturday 2nd June. For further information please contact Evelyn Clancy (087) 79194428 or Paul Kelly (086) 8433279. ALL IRELAND SCARECROW FESTIVAL: Plans are also well on the way for our annual All Ireland Scarecrow Festival. It is hoped that read more...

    strictly-come-dancing Durrow’s Strictly Come Dancing is coming soon…
    Durrow’s Strictly Come Dancing is coming soon… but we need your help first! If you are interested in taking part in our very first Durrow Strictly Come Dancing then come along on Wednesday 18th April at 8.30pm at the Library in Durrow to hear more and give your input! Anyone who is up for a read more...

    clean-up-week-2012 Cleanup Evening – April 19th 2012
    As part of Laois Cleanup Week, Durrow Tidy Towns Committee are organising a cleanup evening, this Thursday, April 19th. All volunteers are asked to meet at the Old Bridge at 7pm. Please come along and help, we need your support on this work night. Bring a friend! Litter pickers and bags provided. (function(d, s, id) read more...

    Performing-Arts Backstage Performing Arts – April 18th 2012
    BACKSTAGE PERFORMING ARTS ABBEYLEIX: Backstage Academy of Performing Arts at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel is now taking on a small number of new students for the term beginning on Wednesday, 18th April. The Academy, which has been running since last September, is open to 8-18 year olds and runs every Wednesday from 6.30pm-8.30pm. During the read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – March 26th 2012
    PLEASE NOTE: NEXT NEWSLETTER: Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd April 2012. COMMUNITY ENDEAVOUR AWARD: Congratulations to Mary Walsh on winning the Community Endeavour Award at the St Patrick’s Day Parade. Mary is involved in many worthy community projects and committees around the town and this award is in recognition of her many years of hard read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – March 12th 2012
    DURROW DEVELOPMENT FORUM: ST PATRICKS FESTIVAL 2012: The Forum appeal to all business owners to decorate their premises for the Festival and to take part in the parade. Erkindale Drive residents are asked to use the slip road behind the Boys School between 1pm and 2pm on March 17th as the parade floats will assemble read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – February 27th 2012
    IMPORTANT NOTICE: The revamped plans for the development of The Square, Durrow are on view in the Library. Anyone interested in viewing these plans can visit the library during opening times. You can have your say by putting in your ideas into the box beside the plans. This is your town and your square, so read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – February 6th 2012
    IRISH HEART FOUNDATION: The recent Church Gate Collection for the Irish Heart Foundation raised €324. Many thanks to all who contributed. DURROW COMMUNITY CENTRE: Aisling Walsh Dance Acadamy: Irish Dance lessons continue every Tuesday at 6pm. New beginners welcome. Contact (085) 7780763. Zumba Fitness: Zumba fitness continues every Thursday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Loose weight read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – January 23rd 2012
    DURROW DEVELOPMENT FORUM: St Patricks Day: The planning of the 2012 St. Patrick’s Day Parade is now in full swing. The ‘Non Motorised’ Parade will take place at 2pm on the 17th March. The theme of this year’s parade is ‘Folklore, Fairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes’ and we hope to have a large number of read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – January 9th 2012
    CHURCH NOTES: Church Cleaning Rota for January: Bridget Traynor, Mary Walsh, Betty Walsh, Maeve Thornton and Angela Drennan. Durrow Parish Pastoral Council: Please note that toilet facilities have been restored and are now available at the rear of Holy Trinity Church, Durrow. Toilets will be open during Mass times and other Church activity only. The read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – December 12th 2011
    CHRISTMAS PARTY: The Harps Juvenile Club will host a Christmas Party and Disco for all boys and girls who played camogie this year. Parents, family and Friends are most welcome to attend The Castle Arms Hotel on Friday 16th December from 7pm to 10pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Looking forward to read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – November 30th 2011
    HEYWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL: There will be an open night for perspective First Year Students and their parents on Thursday 1st December from 7pm to 9pm. DURROW PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Please note that toilet facilities have been restored and are now available at the rear of Holy Trinity Church, Durrow. Toilets will be open during Mass times read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – November 14th 2011
    CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to the Harps Intermediate Camogie Team on their continued success and fantastic achievement in winning their Sixth Leinster title in a row by defeating Dicksboro on a score line of 0-10 to 0-05 in Kilkenny recently. Well done to the girls and all involved and best of luck in the future. Congratulations to Jackie read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – October 25th 2011
    HARPS CAMOGIE BIG MATCH SUNDAY: The sidelines of Dicksboro’s grounds in Kilkenny City will be decorated with the red and yellow of the Harps Camogie Club this Sunday the 23rd of October when The Harps defend their Leinster Intermediate Club County Final title and play for their 6th Leinster Club Title in a row (4 read more...

    Setting a date Noticeboard – October 11th 2011
    SYMPATHY is extended to the Bowden family, Cullohill, on their recent bereavement. BLOOD DONATIONS: The mobile unit of the Blood Transfusion Service will visit Durrow on Thursday 20th October from 4.30pm to 8.00pm. The clinic will be held in the Castle Arms Hotel, Durrow. With more than 70,000 people needing blood transfusions this year it read more...