Local Notes: Kill lotto, village plan, music concerts and theatre performances
The Very Men will be performing in Gealach Gorm Theatre
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €3,550. The lucky numbers pulled were 8, 11, 14 and 22. Avril Power and Alana & Finn Power were the lucky dip winners. Best of luck to all the players.
The Community Text Alert Service is still ongoing and open to any member of the public to join. Some messages that the group send out include notifications from the Gardaí, Met Eireann and others which help to keep the community informed. If you would like to join the text service, please contact Kill Action Group on 086 3772945.
Kill Action Group is a registered provider for the Senior Alert Scheme which provides a personal monitored alarm for those aged 65 and over, living alone or with another person who meets the eligibility criteria and residing within the area. The alarm can be worn as a pendant or on the wrist like a watch and when pressed a call is sent to a 24-hour monitoring centre. To enquire/avail of this scheme please contact Marie Whelan on 087 2871307.
Kill Action Group together with key stakeholders including Kill GAA club, Kill Community Centre, Kill NS parents association and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and others would like to express their thanks to all those who participated in our village survey. The results of the survey once collated will inform the Kill Village Plan 2025 which will be used to support funding applications for the development of community, social, economic, cultural and environmental facilities and activities in Kill into the future. If you would like to be involved in the development of the Kill Village Plan 2025, please contact any member of Kill Action Group.
Unfortunately, Wednesday night dancing was cancelled this week due to bad weather. This week, starting at the earlier time of 8pm and finishing at 10.30pm, Jimmy Hogan and Lar Kenny will bring their exciting show and entertain all on Wednesday, January 15. So, mark Wednesday night dancing 8pm to 10.30pm jn your calendar. Complementary tea/coffee and sweet treat so come and join in the fun. Last Sunday, Declan Aungier delighted a wonderful crowd at Kill, the dancefloor was busy all afternoon. Next on the line-up is Andy Feery, on Sunday, January 19, who will no doubt entertain and draw a crowd. Sunday afternoon’s social dancing begins at 3pm and finishes at 6pm. Kill Community Centre guarantees a great afternoon of good music and refreshments. So why not put on your dancing shoes and join in the fun.
Kill Community Support Group (KCSG) supported By Kill Community Centre provides a confidential Telephone Support Line accessible on 089 4966951. The mission of the KCSG is to ensure that every member of our community has access to support if they are overwhelmed by any situation, they may find themselves in. The telephone support line is a confidential service open to anyone in the local area. Perhaps you or someone you know is struggling with day-to-day life and are continually feeling overwhelmed or isolated? There is support available in your local community. Call 089 4966951 where a team member will answer your call and provide you with support and advice.
This year is the 20th anniversary of The Gealach Gorm Theatre, at Kill Community Centre. Lots of great shows planned for the year. What better way to start off our 20th anniversary celebrations than with John Foley's screening of his highly acclaimed documentary, 'The Aftermath', on Saturday, January 18, at 8pm. This documentary deals with the effects of the civil war in Waterford told through the eyes of descendants of those involved and local historians. John has had several sold out screenings of this documentary in Dungarvan and Waterford. Tickets now on sale on Powertik or contact 086 8569358.
Back by popular demand, The Very Men will perform at Gealach Gorm Theatre on Saturday, January 25, at 8pm. The highly accomplished and acclaimed musicians, Brian Donovan, John Nugent and Brendan Clancy will return for another fantastic night of music. Special guest on the night will be Ciarán Ó Gealbháin, renowned musician and singer from An Sean-Phobal. It's sure to be a sell out and tickets are now on sale on Powertik or contact 086 8569358.
unmahon Bunmahon Community Society Lotto There was no winner of the Bunmahon Community Society Lotto jackpot this week so the jackpot will continue to roll over to next week. The lucky numbers drawn were 6, 13, 20, and 26. Congratulations Ann Concannon who matched 3 numbers. Next week’s jackpot is €2,850 and will be held in the Engine House, Bunmahon on Friday night at 9:15pm. Match 3 winning numbers for your chance to win €80 and lucky dip €40.
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