Local Notes: Learn to dance, memorial swim presentation, senior alert scheme and more
Pictured is Darren Power, Michael Power Memorial Swim presenting Richard Burke, Chair, Sea Safety Centre, Boatstrand with a cheque for 8,679 Euros, the proceeds of The Michael Power Memorial Swim 20024. Included are Emma Lenihan, Joanne Leninan, Ali Lenihan, Tom Power, Chair., Michael Power Memorial Swim and Donal O'Brien. Back. Philip Higgins, John Walsh, Mary Fitzgerald, Hannah Power, Tom Whelan and James Barry. Photo; John Power
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €3,750. The numbers pulled were 6, 20, 22 and 24. Congratulations to Lena Power and Sunday Sunday who 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. The equipment is free however there is a fee for monitoring the alarm. 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.
At a very enjoyable function in Dunphy's Pub, Kill, on Friday, January 31, proceeds from the 2024 Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim were presented to Richard Burke, the chairperson of the Boatstrand Safety Centre. The event raised €8,679 much to the delight of all involved. Darren Power presented the cheque and thanked all the swimmers who took the dip on Christmas Day, everyone who contributed to the bucket collection, all who sponsored the swimmers. He thanked Centra supermarket, Kilmacthomas and Kilmeaden, for allowing the bucket collection, Bunmahon Lifeguards, Portlaw Red Cross, the Irish Coastguard, local papers, WLRfm and anyone who contributed to the success of the swim in anyway. Richard Burke spoke of future plans and events for the centre. A presentation was also made to Paudie Dunphy, proprietor of Dunphy's Pub, for his support of the swim down through the years. His pub is always available for our quiz night and presentation night, and for his much appreciated hot toddies on Christmas morning. The night continued with wonderful song and music from the Metalmen. Thanks also to photographer, John Power.
The Gealach Gorm Theatre, on Saturday, April 12, at 8pm, will be the venue for a brand new show by Anne Gildea, the woman who taught you 'How to Get The Menopause and Enjoy It'. The new show, 'Further Adventures in Womaning', will be a night of hilarity at the venue. Join us as Anne explores the world of the feminine, the mammy, the twerky dancer - from 18-hour girdles and Housewives of the Year and ripped influencer grannies pumping iron on Insta, to the Sunday drive to the spa break and Angel Delight to Ozempic, and back to the chiffon scarf test. Anne weaves a pant-wetting path through a changing half century of womany stuff - and that’s just the tip of the Anneburg. Tickets now on sale on Powertik for €20 (inclusive of booing fee) or contact 086 8569358.
Cathal and Teddy Barry brought their show to Kill Community Centre last week. This week Philip English will provide the entertainment on Wednesday, February 12. A firm favourite with all the dancers, he and his band are sure to entertain. So, mark Wednesday night dancing from 8pm to 10.30pm in your calendar. Complementary tea/coffee and sweet treat so come and join in the fun. Last Sunday, Checkers delighted a wonderful crowd at Kill, the dancefloor was busy all afternoon. Next on the line-up is the Finbar Dennehy Family Band, on Sunday, February 16, who will no doubt entertain and draw a crowd. Sunday afternoon’s social dancing begins at 3pm and finishes at 6pm.
N&N Jivers be returning to Kill Community Centre, on February 10, 25 and March 4, at 8pm. The cost is €10 and €5 for students and those under 18 years of age. Children get in free of charge. Learn to jive, line dance, quickstep, waltz and foxtrot. A mix of everything and great exercise.
