LOCAL LOTTOS: OLD LEIGHLIN GFC: The results as follows: Nos 4, 19, 20, 23. No winner. Jackpot €10,000. Next week's draw in Mattie's Lounge Bar. BALLINABRANNA GFC: The results as follows: No's 6, 7, 23, 27. No winner. Jackpot €5,700.

TODDLER GROUP

Parent & Toddler Group have resumed from 10 am to 12 Noon in the Parish Centre. All are welcome.

DANCING

Set Dancing resumes on Wednesday, 1st September at 8.15pm. The teacher is John Sheehan. Again all are welcome.

BIRD WATCH

Bird Watch Ireland meeting to set up a Carlow Branch will be held in the Lord Bagenal Hotel, Leighlinbridge at 8.00pm on Thursday, 9th Sept. Entry is free and open to all.

UNISLIM

New Unislim classes commence Friday, 3rd Sept 2010 at the Talbot Hotel, Carlow. Classes are at 8am-9.45am, 1pm, 6pm & 7pm. More info 087 2228911.

CARD MAKING

Adult Card Making Classes to create your own original greeting cards beginning on Monday, 6th September in Resource Centre Bagenalstown from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. (people 16-90 welcome). Contact 087 9015541/087 6686561.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Bowls Thursday & Friday, 2.30pm4.30pm. Summer break is coming to an end shortly. Committee meeting 6th September at 2pm, Members at 2.30pm. Aerobics 3.30pm.

IMPROVEMENT GROUP

The Annual Collection will be held on Sat/Sun, 28th/29th August in Leighlinbridge & Ballinabranna. This is the group's main fundraising resource, so your support will be greatly appreciated.

PILATES

Pilates for beginners starting in Old Leighlin on Friday mornings from MidSeptember. For more info contact Margaret 087 2770478.

MEETINGS

Ballinabranna ICA Meeting on Thursday, September 2nd at 7.30pm. Majella Johnston will give a talk on essential oils. All welcome.

St. Joseph's Young Priests Society monthly meeting on Wednesday, 1st Sept at 8pm in B'Branna.

IRISH DANCING

Irish Dancing Classes resumes on wednesday 1st September in Parish Centre from 6.45pm. All dancers will be registered on the night, figure, set, waltzing, ceili dancing, hurley dance. Contact registered teacher Sadie McGrath O'Mara on 059 9722692.

FUNDRAISERS

Music & Dancing in aid of The Sudan in Springhill Hotel, Kilkenny on Thursday, 16th September. Featuring The Davitt Show band. Donation €10.

BAKING CLASSES

Home Baking classes scones, apple pie etc. all ingredients included. €10 per class. 6 week course. To book contact Parish Centre 97 22607.

CRAFT CLUB

Leighlin Craft Clubmeets in Leighlin Parish Centre every Friday night 7.309.30pm. With Autumn approaching many of you will be taking out the needles again and knitting some Autumn & Winter accessories and deciding on some knitted gifts for Christmas. Come along any Friday night for ideas, help and encouragements in your new projects. If you need any further info phone Jennifer on 97 28549.

BOOK CLUB

Old Leighlin Community Hall Book Club resumes on Monday 6th September at 8pm. New members welcome.

PRAYERS

Any family interested in putting there names forward for the Prayers of the Faithful can contact 087 2631344 or 087 7459094. Prayers will commence midSeptember.

COLLECTION

Church Gate Collection on Saturday, 4th & Sunday, 5th September at all masses. In aid of the Scouting Group. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

PIONEER NEWS

The monthly meeting will be held in the Parish Centre on Friday, 3rd September at 7pm. New members welcome. If there are members for silver or gold pins please contact Breda Aylward 087 6725796.

Activities begin in Old School Hall on Monday, 6th September at 7pm. "Drama Classes" commencing on Monday nights at 7pm on 6th September.

COMMUNITY GAMES

St Lazerian's Community Games enjoyed great success in this years community games final in Athlone. Celebrations took place in Old Leighlin Hall on Tuesday night last where a large crowd gathered to congratulate all those who performed so brilliantly throughout the year. Everyone who went to Athlone performed to their very best and represented the area and the County

We've had a terrific year with silver medal success at the Nationals for Eilis O'Neill U8 gymnastics. Shannon Foley U12 Cycling and silver also for the boys U13 Basketball team. The basketball team would like to thank all those in the community who kindly sponsored their kids for the finals.

It was greatly appreciated and also their coaches Pakie Nolan & Michael Roche & especially to Killian Amond for all his help.