DURROW DEVELOPMENT FORUM AGM: The Durrow Development Forum AGM will take place on Wednesday 7th November in the Library, Chapel Street, Durrow at 8pm sharp. All are welcome to attend.

ZUMBA CLASSES HAVE RESUMED! I would like to welcome you all to my Zumba dance class every Wednesday from 8pm until 9pm in Durrow’s Community Centre, regardless of age, gender or fitness level. Just grab a friend and come join me for an exciting and fun workout like no other. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t tried Zumba yet this class is definitely for you. So come and give it a try as you never know you might enjoy yourself. Class fee €5 per hour. Children go free! Hope to see you soon.

DURROW CHOIR Voicem Daru: Rehearsals continue every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm in Castle Arms Hotel. The group are preparing for a Coral Festival in Cork in May 2019 so it is very important that every member of this group attend practice nights. For details, phone Ann (086) 6045409.

ST VINCENT de PAUL DURROW: Contact us, in strict confidence on (087) 1917813.

KETTLEBELL BEGINNER CLASSES: New round of classes starting soon! Learn to use kettlebells safely and effectively from one of Ireland’s top ranked professional kettlebell sports and fitness instructors. Also included in the classes are bodyweight exercises as well as posture correction and strengthening techniques. Together with proper kettlebell instruction you can learn to prevent and remedy a wide range of joint and mobility issues and injuries. Places are limited so booking is essential. Contact (087) 3833258 or tridentfitnessclub@yahoo.ie by email.

LIONS AFC NEWS: Lions Soccer Academy continues this Sunday and every Sunday at Noon. The Academy is open to all boys and girls in Junior and Senior Infants and all girls in First Class. Registration is €20 and €2 per session thereafter. The sessions are fun based and finish at 1pm. All are most welcome to attend.

LAOIS KAYAK & CANOE CLUB: Winter Paddling – With the shorter evenings, paddling and events are now only at the weekend, please have a look out on our Facebook page for our scheduled winter programme and notification of events. All paddler training and progression follows Canoeing Ireland’s skills award programmes and the club can certify to this standard. See www.laoiskayak.com or facebook.com/laoiskayak or contact: Brian Ogilvie, mobile (086) 1739029 or info@laoiskayak.com by email.

PRESENTATION CENTRE: The Presentation Centre beside the Catholic Church is available for hire. For further information please contact Angela on (087) 1928522.

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP: The group meets in the Presentation Hall, Durrow on Tuesdays from 9.30am. Any parents, carers, childminders etc… interested in attending with their little people, suitable from baby stage up to pre-school for a play, chat, cuppa and cake are most welcome to attend. For more information contact (086) 3914725.

CULLOHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE: The Progressive 25 Card Games are held in the hall every Sunday night at 8.30pm sharp followed by tea and sandwiches. Please support!

DURROW REMINISCING GROUP: A book with 200 pages of Photographs spanning almost 100 years of Durrow and Cullohill memories including ICA, Hurling, Camogie, Soccer, School to mention but a few. Books for sale €25 each or two for €40. Please text or call Tom on (087) 2936531 or Kathleen on (086) 8263368 for further information.

NEXT NEWSLETTER: The next newsletter will be on sale next weekend of November 10th and 11th – weather permitting. All adverts must be booked with Angela Drennan (087) 1928522 or Mary Walsh (086) 3055157. Advertisements cost €2 per issue of Durrow Parish Newsletter and must be paid for in advance.