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Athenry Parish Newsletter Sun 15th Jan 2012
Athenry Parish Website.
http://www.athenryparish.ie
Volvo Ocean Race finishing in Galway July 2012
Athenry is listed in the ‘top ten things to do in Galway’ on the official Volvo Ocean Race website. Surely there is something that could be done to capitalise on this truly international tourist event? Ideas anyone?
Volvo Ocean Race Website - Galway
You Couldn't Have Come at a Better Time - Owen Diviney The Volvo Ocean Race literally couldnt have come to Galway at a better time...........
Athenry Draft Local Area Plan - Public consultation drop-in session
FYI..... Public consultation drop-in session on the Athenry Draft Local Area Plan 2012-2018, Tues 24th Jan, 4.00pm-8.00pm, Raheen Woods Athenry. Click on below link for more info: This is our opportunity to make our views re: getting a footpath at Caheroyan Bridge; traffic dangers at Higgins "roundabout" & junction at New Line etc known to Galway County Council.
Athenry Draft Local Area Plan 2012-2018
Athenry Music School Fundraising Concert
Athenry Music School Fundraising Concert presents Zoe Conway (Fiddle), Ailbhe Mc Donagh (Cello), Brendan Walsh (Guitar) with Athenry Youth Orchestra and St Patrick’s Brass Band in a Musical Extravaganza in the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry
Friday 20th January @ 8.00p.m.
Tickets available from the Gift Centre and the Raheen Woods Hotel.
Athenry ADC Training Centre Courses 2012
Learn new skills or brush up on your old ones Courses cater for people of all ages and levels. Small classes. Contact 091 845422/086 -6073261
Badminton in Athenry
Athenry Badminton Players meet every Wednesday 7-9pm at the Vocational School gym.
Badminton is a great form of exercise and very easy to pick-up.
Complete novice and more experienced players are always welcome.
Play is usually friendly! and always social, with 'mixed double' games being the norm.
However courts are also set out for single play as well.
Adult membership is now open so if you'd like to give it a go, just turn up one night (some racquets provided) or contact: 0871634074
Athenry Musical Society is having a Table Quiz
Athenry Musical Society is having a Table Quiz at the Hopp Inn at 8:30pm Friday 27th January. The Quiz Master is Colga Coye. Entry €10 a person, teams of four. Finger food included. Great Raffle prizes and musical entertainment.
Athenry Musical Society
Athenry Musical Society’s next production is Calamity Jane at the Raheen Woods Hotel in April 2012, after the Easter break.
Information Night on Monday 16th Jan 8-9pm and Auditions Sunday 22 Jan from 6:30pm at the Raheen Woods Hotel.
Anyone interested in getting involved with Athenry’s Musical onstage or backstage aged 16 and over is welcome, email AMSCJANE@GMAIL.COM
The Athenry News and Views-January/February Edition
Friday, 20th of Januaryis the deadline for News, Sports Items, Photos, Articles etc. for publication in the January/February issue of The Athenry News and Views.
Items about upcoming events in February/March will be very welcome.
Please email your article/photos to: gerryahern100@hotmail.com on or before Friday, 20th January. The Athenry News and Views will be on sale in local shops from Thursday, 26th of January.
Backstage Academy of Performing Arts -Acting and Drama Workshop for 8-18 year olds at the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry-
Every Tuesday evening beginning on Tuesday, 31st Jan
6.15-7.15pm 8-10 year olds
7.30pm-8.30pm 11-13 year olds
8.30pm-9.30pm 14-18 year olds
The workshops will give practical training for acting and performing in a fun atmosphere. Work will include mime, drama.voice, stage production and acting for camera.
The 14-18 group will run as a Youth Theatre Group.
The workshop is part of Backstage-Ireland and the sessions will be led by qualified Backstage staff. Backstage has a child protection policy in operation, and it is registered with Barnados.Staff are Garda vetted.
WORKSHOP 1 ON 31st Jan.
On the first evening, students will come along and take the workshop. At the end, those interested in joining may do so.
Places are limited and they will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Parents will be allowed to sit in with the 8-10 year old group only.
The fee is 7 Euro per weekly, one hour session, paid weekly.
Athenry Film Club
Athenry Film Club, was established in November of last year, the club aims to screen a diverse range of film and documentary work. The club currently hosts 'Movie Night' showing monthly screenings, at The Old Barracks on Cross Street. The restaurant is totally transformed for the night to accommodate the screenings, which have been a fantastic success with a great social atmosphere too! Food is NOT served on the night.
Admission is limited by 'per-screening' membership, with the film announced on the night.
In the future the club hopes to hold occasional new Director screenings with an introduction talk with the Director. As well as this some themed nights are also planned, showing specific genres of film.
The club held their first meeting recently, with a very positive turn out and have decided to move forward with the establishment of a full committee to keep the momentum going in 2012. The club is run on a not-for-profit footing so volunteers (as well as new patrons) are always welcome, just come along on the night!
The January showing is on Monday 30th and the February showing is on Monday 27th. (mark those dates NOW!). Doors are at 7.45pm with the screening starting at 8.15pm.
Nightly membership is €5 If you'd like to be kept informed of future screening dates text: 0871634074 or Facebook: Athenry Movie Night.
Athenry Mobile Phone Appeal
This appeal is for Autism Action for children in the Parish of Athenry and areas surrounding.
Phones can be left into Sacristy of Athenry Church at weekend or daily at 10.30a.m.; and to Newcastle Church after Mass on Sundays-10.45a.m.
The phone should be placed in the official envelope with name, address, and telephone number to enter for the Draw- for the mortgage payment for one year on your house by Autism Action.
Further information: Julia @ 086 2608039
Fitness Classes Athenry:
Vida Fitness is running the following classes in Athenry,. Classes are designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, burn calories and fat, tone and strengthen muscles. Fun and results guaranteed. Book a course or pay as you go.
BOXERCISE:
Castlegate Hotel every Tuesday and Thursday @ 7pm
ZUMBA:
Castlegate Hotel every Tuesday and Thursday @ 8pm
PERSONAL TRAINING AND TRX Suspension Training
Classes are available in different locations; please contact Vida Fitness for further details
NEW TERM STARTING JANUARY 2012
For further information please email info@vida-fitness.com or call 087 7275005.
Athenry Bingo
This week’s jackpot is €2,400 in 48 numbers and the flyer is €1,520. Bingo is on every Tuesday night at 8.30pm sharp in the De Burgo Suite of the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry and is run entirely by volunteer parents on behalf of Gaelscoil Riada (Athenry). Thanks to everyone who has supported us to date! Athenry Bingo can be contacted on (085) 2387238.
Athenry Chamber of Commerce "One" voucher
The Athenry Chamber of Commerce is launching an Athenry Gift Voucher to support its Buy Local campaign.
The vouchers will be marketed as Athenry “One” – one voucher, redeemable in one town, in more than one hundred businesses. Voucher will be available in denominations of €50, €20 and €10.
Vouchers may be redeemed in any local participating business. Almost all of the businesses in the Athenry area are participating in the promotion. A sticker on a particular shop's window or door denotes that the shop participates.
The Gift Vouchers make ideal gifts for Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions. They give the holder the flexibility of being able to redeem them in local shops, clothing outlets, restaurants, hotels, cafes, gift shops, pharmacies, supermarkets, public houses, hair & beauty salons and many other businesses.
The beauty of The Athenry “One” Gift Voucher is that it is recession proof, in that the holder is not restricted to one particular business. Most importantly, in Shopping Local the consumer is Saving Local Jobs.