EARLY APRIL 2008
DURROW DEVELOPMENT FORUM - PRESIDENTIAL VISIT: Monday 31st March saw the visit of President Mary McAleese to Durrow. It was a memorable moment for all those present. Children from Our Lady’s Meadow NS and from Cullohill NS greeted the President and her entourage by waving the tricolours as their cars drove up the avenue to Castle Durrow. After being introduced to the Durrow Development Forum Committee, the President and her husband Doctor Martin McAleese were led through the Castle to the banqueting hall. On the way, exhibitions on Durrow’s history and achievements of different groups were displayed and at the end, a line of cheering children from the schools welcomed her to the hall. Hughie Sheppard, Chairperson of Durrow Development Forum thanked Mary McAleese for honouring Durrow with her visit. He described her as an “everyday President for everyday people” and if there wasn’t a protocol, he would say “howya Mary? Will you come in and have a cop of tae? Amused by the joke, Mary McAleese replied that she herself has a fool proof recipe for the Cullohill Apple Pie and that it would go well with a cup of tea. She was wondering who had planned the weather as it was a nice, sunny morning following a stormy night. She talked about the time backing the eighteen hundreds, that back then life wasn’t as easy. Many generations have lived in Durrow and probably this one is one that people have dreamed of years ago, as this is the best ever. Also she praised the community spirit in Durrow where many clubs and associations are well alive and working together to make Durrow a better place. She said that at the end of the tri-centenary festivities everyone will “feel a deep sense of fulfilment in celebrating all that is good in Durrow”. She ended up her speech with one big unanswered question “what happens for the next 300 years?”. Before being presented with flowers and books on the history of Durrow, President Mary McAleese unveiled a plaque commemorating the “on-going commitment to voluntary community development” which will be placed in a prominent place later on in the year. After the speeches, President Mary McAleese then mingled with the local people who had gathered at Durrow Castle to meet her. A big thank you to all the people who turned out to welcome the President of Ireland to Durrow and to all those who gave of their time to make the occasion a memorable one for everyone.
WEDDNIG EXTRAVAGANZA: This is a major fundraising event and an ideal way to support the activities of the Tri-centenary. Tickets are €200 each and are limited to 300 people. The prize is a Wedding Reception in Castle Durrow to the value of €25,000 or €20,000 cast. Groups, families or individuals can take part in this draw. As tickets are selling very well we would advise anyone wishing to be included in this draw to purchase their tickets now. They are available from any member of the Forum.
TRI CENTENARY SHOP FRONT DISPLAY COMPETITION: The first round of judging took place on 16th March. All involved make a very good effort and are hugely commended by the judges. A very special effort was made in arranging the window displays. All businesses involved should continue with their efforts to ensure that each premises is kept clean, tidy and litter free. Next round of judging will be taking place shortly.
CASINO NIGHT: A Casino Night will be held in Castle Durrow on Friday 23rd May at 7.30pm. Tickets €100 each. That includes food, music and gambling chips. Tickets are available from Evelyn (087) 9194428 or Siobhan (087) 6500703.
THIRD LAOIS DURROW SCOUTS: The Scout Group have been invited by the Forum to partake in painting a mural on the wall of the Community Centre. This is one of the Tri-Centenary events and we are very pleased to be involved. At the moment Beavers and Cubs are holding an Art Competition to help make the children aware of what they will be painting. It is hoped this project will commence in early May.
DAFFODIL DAY 2008: Daffodil Day in the Cullohill area realised €2,650 and thanks to all the workers who helped and to everyone for their generosity.
DURROW PARISH LOTTO RESULTS: Tuesday March 25th 2008: There was one jackpot winner of €4,450. The numbers were: 05, 06, 11 and 28. The winner of €4450 was: Liam Fitzpatrick, Tubberboe, Durrow.
DURROW PARISH LOTTO RESULTS: Monday March 31st 2008: There was one jackpot winner of €1,000. The numbers were: 03, 11, 14 and 20. The winner of €1000 was: Michael Grogan, Derry Rd, Durrow.
CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Lisa Lang, Patrick Street, Durrow, who celebrated her 21st Birthday recently; Congratulations to Martina Dunne, Erkindale, Durrow, who celebrated her 21st Birthday recently.
ALLEN LITTLE THEATRE: The Allen Little Theatre, Co. Kildare proudly present “The Country Boy” by John Murphy in the Dunamaise Theatre, Portlaoise on Sunday 12th April at 8.00pm. Bookings by phone on (057) 8663355. A great play, one not to be missed! Only a few seats left. The play stars Kevin Lalor-Fitzpatrick.
CULLOHILL ICA: The Cullohill ICA meeting was held at the Community Centre on Tuesday last and it was well attended. Votes of sympathy were passed with the Campion family, Cannons Wood and Rathmakelly on the death of Ann and to the Dowling family of Rathdowney on the death of their mother Kattie. Durrow Community Council thanked us for out contribution to the Senior Citizens Party. A card from Sr. Kitty Roberts expressing thanks to all the members who helped at her collection recently. A total of €2,650 was collected and is on its way to the Cameroon Missions. Some members will go to Castletown to Craft Day. The next Federation meeting is in Durrow in May. Members offered to help with “Clean up Laois Week”. Raffle winners Mary Kavanagh, Mary Kelly and Mary Walsh. The quiz competitions were sent away and the meeting concluded with usual cuppa. The next meeting in on May 6th.
BROADBAND PROVIDERS: Digiweb: 1800 285828 or Eircom 1800 512 128. Durrow Area.
VINTAGE SHOW: Durrow Vintage & Classic Motor Show is being held on Sunday 20th April. The venue is Duggans field on the Cork Road. Huge entries are participating and it will be well worth a visit.
CHURCH CLEANING ROTA: The rota for the month of April is as follows: Teresa Kelly, Breda Kearney, Kathleen Flynn and Mary Ryan. Thursday mornings are for cleaning in April from 10am to 11am.
LAOIS CLEAN UP WEEK: Laois Clean Up Week is on this weekend and offers an opportunity to clean up the roadside and ditches of rubbish. Bags will be collected on Tuesday next (no household rubbish) so make an effort these bright evenings to clean up your area.
EASTER HAMPERS: The Easter Hamper at Quinns Shop was won by Agnes Barnaville, Ballynevin and the proceeds went to Sr. Kitty Roberts in the Missions. The Easter Hamper for the children’s outing was won by Seamus Campion, Durrow.
CULLOHILL CHURCH NEWS: Thanks to Oldtown people for their care of the Church for March and over the Easter. Now Bunlacken and Cullohill Mountains take over for April. All families please. The collectors for Saturday evenings are Willie Dunphy and Vincent O’Sullivan. The collectors for Sunday are James Walsh and Paddy Dunphy. The reader for Saturday Evenings is Michael Kells. The reader for Sunday is Alice Bolger.
WOMENS MINI MARATHON: Anyone wishing to take part in the Women’s Mini Marathon on the June Bank Holiday 2nd June please contact Marie Clooney 057 8736211 or Eileen Keenan 057 8736183. All monies collected will go towards the Durrow Meals on Wheels.
THE HARPS GAA: Harps Juvenile Club Membership: Please give membership to Michael Coffey or team trainers as soon as possible. Discount for families.
DURROW DEVELOPMENT FORUM - PRESIDENTIAL VISIT: Monday 31st March saw the visit of President Mary McAleese to Durrow. It was a memorable moment for all those present. Children from Our Lady’s Meadow NS and from Cullohill NS greeted the President and her entourage by waving the tricolours as their cars drove up the avenue to Castle Durrow. After being introduced to the Durrow Development Forum Committee, the President and her husband Doctor Martin McAleese were led through the Castle to the banqueting hall. On the way, exhibitions on Durrow’s history and achievements of different groups were displayed and at the end, a line of cheering children from the schools welcomed her to the hall. Hughie Sheppard, Chairperson of Durrow Development Forum thanked Mary McAleese for honouring Durrow with her visit. He described her as an “everyday President for everyday people” and if there wasn’t a protocol, he would say “howya Mary? Will you come in and have a cop of tae? Amused by the joke, Mary McAleese replied that she herself has a fool proof recipe for the Cullohill Apple Pie and that it would go well with a cup of tea. She was wondering who had planned the weather as it was a nice, sunny morning following a stormy night. She talked about the time backing the eighteen hundreds, that back then life wasn’t as easy. Many generations have lived in Durrow and probably this one is one that people have dreamed of years ago, as this is the best ever. Also she praised the community spirit in Durrow where many clubs and associations are well alive and working together to make Durrow a better place. She said that at the end of the tri-centenary festivities everyone will “feel a deep sense of fulfilment in celebrating all that is good in Durrow”. She ended up her speech with one big unanswered question “what happens for the next 300 years?”. Before being presented with flowers and books on the history of Durrow, President Mary McAleese unveiled a plaque commemorating the “on-going commitment to voluntary community development” which will be placed in a prominent place later on in the year. After the speeches, President Mary McAleese then mingled with the local people who had gathered at Durrow Castle to meet her. A big thank you to all the people who turned out to welcome the President of Ireland to Durrow and to all those who gave of their time to make the occasion a memorable one for everyone.
WEDDNIG EXTRAVAGANZA: This is a major fundraising event and an ideal way to support the activities of the Tri-centenary. Tickets are €200 each and are limited to 300 people. The prize is a Wedding Reception in Castle Durrow to the value of €25,000 or €20,000 cast. Groups, families or individuals can take part in this draw. As tickets are selling very well we would advise anyone wishing to be included in this draw to purchase their tickets now. They are available from any member of the Forum.
TRI CENTENARY SHOP FRONT DISPLAY COMPETITION: The first round of judging took place on 16th March. All involved make a very good effort and are hugely commended by the judges. A very special effort was made in arranging the window displays. All businesses involved should continue with their efforts to ensure that each premises is kept clean, tidy and litter free. Next round of judging will be taking place shortly.
CASINO NIGHT: A Casino Night will be held in Castle Durrow on Friday 23rd May at 7.30pm. Tickets €100 each. That includes food, music and gambling chips. Tickets are available from Evelyn (087) 9194428 or Siobhan (087) 6500703.
THIRD LAOIS DURROW SCOUTS: The Scout Group have been invited by the Forum to partake in painting a mural on the wall of the Community Centre. This is one of the Tri-Centenary events and we are very pleased to be involved. At the moment Beavers and Cubs are holding an Art Competition to help make the children aware of what they will be painting. It is hoped this project will commence in early May.
DAFFODIL DAY 2008: Daffodil Day in the Cullohill area realised €2,650 and thanks to all the workers who helped and to everyone for their generosity.
DURROW PARISH LOTTO RESULTS: Tuesday March 25th 2008: There was one jackpot winner of €4,450. The numbers were: 05, 06, 11 and 28. The winner of €4450 was: Liam Fitzpatrick, Tubberboe, Durrow.
DURROW PARISH LOTTO RESULTS: Monday March 31st 2008: There was one jackpot winner of €1,000. The numbers were: 03, 11, 14 and 20. The winner of €1000 was: Michael Grogan, Derry Rd, Durrow.
CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Lisa Lang, Patrick Street, Durrow, who celebrated her 21st Birthday recently; Congratulations to Martina Dunne, Erkindale, Durrow, who celebrated her 21st Birthday recently.
ALLEN LITTLE THEATRE: The Allen Little Theatre, Co. Kildare proudly present “The Country Boy” by John Murphy in the Dunamaise Theatre, Portlaoise on Sunday 12th April at 8.00pm. Bookings by phone on (057) 8663355. A great play, one not to be missed! Only a few seats left. The play stars Kevin Lalor-Fitzpatrick.
CULLOHILL ICA: The Cullohill ICA meeting was held at the Community Centre on Tuesday last and it was well attended. Votes of sympathy were passed with the Campion family, Cannons Wood and Rathmakelly on the death of Ann and to the Dowling family of Rathdowney on the death of their mother Kattie. Durrow Community Council thanked us for out contribution to the Senior Citizens Party. A card from Sr. Kitty Roberts expressing thanks to all the members who helped at her collection recently. A total of €2,650 was collected and is on its way to the Cameroon Missions. Some members will go to Castletown to Craft Day. The next Federation meeting is in Durrow in May. Members offered to help with “Clean up Laois Week”. Raffle winners Mary Kavanagh, Mary Kelly and Mary Walsh. The quiz competitions were sent away and the meeting concluded with usual cuppa. The next meeting in on May 6th.
BROADBAND PROVIDERS: Digiweb: 1800 285828 or Eircom 1800 512 128. Durrow Area.
VINTAGE SHOW: Durrow Vintage & Classic Motor Show is being held on Sunday 20th April. The venue is Duggans field on the Cork Road. Huge entries are participating and it will be well worth a visit.
CHURCH CLEANING ROTA: The rota for the month of April is as follows: Teresa Kelly, Breda Kearney, Kathleen Flynn and Mary Ryan. Thursday mornings are for cleaning in April from 10am to 11am.
LAOIS CLEAN UP WEEK: Laois Clean Up Week is on this weekend and offers an opportunity to clean up the roadside and ditches of rubbish. Bags will be collected on Tuesday next (no household rubbish) so make an effort these bright evenings to clean up your area.
EASTER HAMPERS: The Easter Hamper at Quinns Shop was won by Agnes Barnaville, Ballynevin and the proceeds went to Sr. Kitty Roberts in the Missions. The Easter Hamper for the children’s outing was won by Seamus Campion, Durrow.
CULLOHILL CHURCH NEWS: Thanks to Oldtown people for their care of the Church for March and over the Easter. Now Bunlacken and Cullohill Mountains take over for April. All families please. The collectors for Saturday evenings are Willie Dunphy and Vincent O’Sullivan. The collectors for Sunday are James Walsh and Paddy Dunphy. The reader for Saturday Evenings is Michael Kells. The reader for Sunday is Alice Bolger.
WOMENS MINI MARATHON: Anyone wishing to take part in the Women’s Mini Marathon on the June Bank Holiday 2nd June please contact Marie Clooney 057 8736211 or Eileen Keenan 057 8736183. All monies collected will go towards the Durrow Meals on Wheels.
THE HARPS GAA: Harps Juvenile Club Membership: Please give membership to Michael Coffey or team trainers as soon as possible. Discount for families.
Spring 2008
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