OLD LEIGHLIN LOTTO

The results as follows: Nos 7, 9, 10, 22. No winner. Jackpot ¤9,950. Next week's draw in Sheerin's Lounge Bar.

LEIGHLIN GFC LOTTO

The results as follows: Nos 9, 12, 18, 20, No winner. – Jackpot ¤3,400. Next week's draw in the Garrison Lounge Bar.

BALLINABRANNA LOTTO

The results of the Balinabranna GFC Lotto are as follows: No winner. Jackpot ¤10,000.

COFFEE MORNING

Coffee Morning in Parish Centre on Thursday, September 17 was a huge success. Funds raised realised, ¤750, and go towards the Hospice for Carlow project.

MONASTIC EXPERIENCE

The Poor Clare's, Carlow invite young women discerning a Religious Vocation to find out more about Our Monastic Life on Sunday, September 27 from 2-5pm.

DRAMA

Leighlinbridge Pioneer Centre are holding a Drama class in September. Any young Pioneer seeking to take part please contact Breda Aylward 0876725796.

TALK

Repeat of talk by Martin Nevin entitled 'Leighlinbridge over the past century' takes place Tuesday, September 22 at 8pm in Parish Centre.

EURO WATCHERS

Do you worry about money and would you like to manage your money better? The Co. Carlow VEC Adult Learning Scheme is offering a new free course this Autumn, running for 10 weeks, contact Tarai Deirdre on 0599135544.

PUBLIC MEETING

Alcoholics Anonymous is holding an open Public Meeting on Saturday, September 26 in the Talbot Hotel, Carlow at 8pm, All welcome.

AFTER MASS COFFEE

To enhance our monthly Sunday after-Mass coffee, we are inviting different groups in our Parish to come along and showcase their various social or other activities.

It's an ideal way of letting people know what's happening on their own door step.

Any interested groups should leave their name and contact number into the Parish Centre.

SCOUT GROUP

Cubs and Beavers of Carlow Leighlinbridge Scout Group will be starting back on Tuesday, September 22 in the Old School Hall, Leighlinbridge at the usual times. Parents of new Beavers will be contacted regarding their child's start date. New Scout section will be starting up on Monday, October 5, 7.30-8.30pm in Community Hall, Old Leighlin. The AGM has been set for Thursday, October 15 in Parish Centre Leighlinbridge at 8pm. All parents please make an effort to support us this year by attending as no parents turned up last year, which was a disappointment to all volunteer scout leaders involved.

COLLECTION

Clothing Collection in aid of Chernobyl Aid Ireland on Wednesday, September 23 from 9am-noon at St. Lazerian's Church car park and Community Centre Old Leighlin, contact Tina on 0876301350.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Health & Fitness course organised by County Carlow Women's Network in conjunction with Carlow local Sports Partnership, in Ballinabranna GAA Club for eight Monday nights, starting on Monday, September 21, from 89.30pm, cost ¤20. For further details or to book your place contact Catherine Delaney on 0599143696/0863757137.

GOLF CLASSIC

Leighlinbridge GFC will hold their annual Golf Classic for the Jim Harkins Perpetual Trophy in Killerig Golf Club on Sunday, October 18. A 4 person scramble costing ¤160 per team including a burger at the 10th Tee-off. Tee-off times between 11am and 1.30pm. Prizes for GUI and non-GUI teams. Contact Pat on 0868120929. All welcome.

LEIGHLIN GFC

The local club would like to thank all who helped out on Saturday, August 22 for unveiling of the Plaque in Memory of Margaret Kehoe by G.A.A President Christy Cooney; special thanks to Brendan Cunningham for all his hard work on the Website. Thanks also to the boys and girls from Leighlinbridge N.S, Ballinabranna GFC, Carlow People, Nationalist, Clubs and Ladies for their hard work and all who supported.

PAINTING

Painting with Acrylics will starting in St Fintans Centre, Ballinabranna on Thurday, September 24, from 7.30pm9.30pm. For further information contact Mary at 9146285 or Kathleen at 9146216. Sponsored by Carlow V.E.C.

CHILDREN'S PROJECT

Chernobyl Children's Project host families needed for 2010. To be a host family means taking two children into your home for either 2 or 4 weeks, or be a stand-by family or maybe just lend a helping hand. Contact Patsy 9773107 or Estelle 9721239. Closing date for applicants 21st September, 2009.

ACTIVE RETIRED

Leighlin Active Retirement Tuesday, September 22: water aerobics 11am. Bowls continue on Wednesdays and Fridays. Monday, September 28: laughter by yoga 2.30-3.30pm. Tuesday, September 29: Bridge Classes 7.30pm. Wednesday, September 30: Water Shed swimming pool Kilkenny, activities all day from 10.30am and free day. On Friday, September 25: Musical, 'The Magic of Vienna', St Canine's Cathedral Kilkenny 8pm.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Carlow Childcare Committee will run a 3-hour workshop in Computer Skills Training for Childminders on Tuesday, September 29 from 7-10pm at the Enterprise House, Carlow. Demonstration of basic book-keeping and accounts. No charge, Contact 91 40244.

QUIZ

Pioneer Ouiz has resumed on Thursday nights in Parish Centre from 78pm.

KARATE

Kids Karate classes in Ballinabranna G.F.C on every Wednesday from 5.457pm and Friday from 4.45-6pm. Contact Noel on 086 6097834.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Old Leighlln Ladies G.F.C Junior County Champions 2009. Thanks to management, Eddie Fitzgerald. Eddie Dermody, John Whelan and Ber Haughney. Thanks to sponsors Glendon's Bar and to all supporters, also to the girls themselves who have given great commitment and dedication through training and matches.

WALK

Heart Foundation Walk for Heart week, which is this week: September 21 - 27. For more details ring 1850364364

MUMS & TODDLERS

Mother and Toddlers Group has resumed in the Parish Centre on Monday mornings from 10am - 12 noon.

SENIOR CITIZENS DRAW

Fenagh, Newtown, Nurney Senior Citizens Draw Winners – 1st, ¤200:Jo O'Toole, Ballynunnery; 2nd, ¤150:Margaret Minchin, Bungalow, Coolnacuppogue; 3rd, ¤100:Aggie Canavan, Fenagh; 4th, ¤ 50:Chrissie Murphy, Tullow Rd, Nurney; 5th, Brandy: Tom Doyle, Moyle Avenue, Kellistown; 6th, Barbecue: Billy Dermody, Oldtown, Nurney; 7th, Whiskley: Mary Dowling, 25 Fenagh; 8th, Sherry: PJ & Elaine Byrne, Ballybromhill; 9th, Wild Irish Picture: Eugene Bowe, Stradbally; 10th, Frying Pans: Kenneth Hickey, 61 Pairc Mhuire; 11th, Angelus Pictures: Eddie Bowe, c/o Lily Nolan; 12th, White Wuine: Frankie .O'Hara, 10 Fenagh; 13th, Red Wine: Roisin Tunstead, Kylemaglush, Fenagh; 14th, Celebrations: Darren Hickey, 2 Fenagh; 15th, celebrations: Maura Henry, c/o Vera Lomax; 16th, Cadburys roses: Ann McDonald, Ratheadon; 17th, Dove Soap Set: Molly Kavanagh, Raheenwood; 18th, Cadburys Roses: Stephen O'Brien, Rathercan.

The Fenagh Newtown Nurney Senior citizens committee wish to thank all who sold tickets, those who bought tickets and supported us in any way to make our draw a success.

If any senior citizen in the Fenagh, Newtown, Nurney area wishes to have a smoke alarm installed in their home please contact Maria Nolan on 087 2369031