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Bookin’ the cooks

Tydavnet School Fundraising Committee are hoping to compile a recipe book full of local favourites… all the best recipes for all your favourite meals and treats. To make it all possible we need YOU to support them by donating your … Continue reading

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Site For Sale

1/3 acre site For Sale in Tirnaskea Tydavnet. For further details contact Brian @ 087/1320048.

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Emyvale cycling interclub time trial

Emyvale Cycle Club are the hosts for this week’s interclub time trial which is being held in the village of Tydavnet, Co Monaghan on Wednesday 22nd May, sign on starts from 7pm and time trial starts at 7.30. Contact George … Continue reading

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U3A update 21st May 2013

Lunch meeting: This Friday May 24th at 11am Mark Clifford from O’HanrahanTravel will talk to us at our monthly meeting in the YWCA. After his talk lunch will be provided by Lizzie and her team, cost €5
Walking group: On Wednesday … Continue reading

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Emyvale Grand prix photos

What an exciting day, and great finishes in all races. Well done to the organisers and competitors. See some of the action caught by Malcolm Totten on http://www.picturesofireland.ie/EGP/album/index.html
RACE RESULTS FROM EMYVALE GRAND PRIX A1 and A2 race
1st Ciaran OConluain    UCD
2nd Glen … Continue reading

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Eilish’s Childminding service

Experienced, kind, and caring childminder available in Tydavnet area. If you need a break to go shopping or to social outings, days, evenings, overnights or weekends. Contact Eilish Treanor, Mullinahinchago, Tydavnet. 086 24 99 271

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Geel visitors, accommodation wanted.

A number of visitors from Geel, Belgium will be staying in Tydavnet area from Wednesday 12th to Monday 17th June. Host families are required to provide accommodation, hospitality and a warm welcome to them while they are in the area. … Continue reading

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Bus to Bloom garden festival

A bus has been organised to attend the Bloom garden festival in the Phoenix Park, Dublin on  Thursday 30th May 2013. Bloom has something for everyone and fun for all the family, visitors will enjoy cookery and craft demonstrations, free gardening … Continue reading

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Launch of DVD “Life in Mullan”

Truagh Development Association Ltd. invites you to celebrate the official Launch of the DVD ‘Life in Mullan’ on Thursday 23rd May at 8pm in The Blackwater Valley Learning Centre, Ballyoisin, Emyvale. Enjoy a live preview of the DVD on big screen, meet and mingle with many of … Continue reading

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“Roll up the sleeves” day in Ballinode

In preparation for judging in the National Tidy Towns competition on the first week of June, we are asking for people to come out and “Roll up the sleeves” to pretty up the village. The clean up day will take … Continue reading

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Shave or Dye for Tydavnet Macra

Please support the upcoming Shave or Dye night in aid of Tydavnet Macra na Feirme. The event will take place in the Rock Inn, Tydavnet on Friday 31st May, and your support is appreciated.

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Ballinode Church Barbecue on June 14th

The annual Church barbecue and dance will take place at Ballinode Church of Ireland on Friday 14th June starting at 8 pm. Music by Glenside Country, everyone welcome.

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Emyvale Grand Prix cycle race in Tydavnet

Emyvale Cycling Club will hold its annual Grand Prix Road Cycling Races on the roads around Tydavnet Parish on next Sunday 19th May. Cyclists from all over Ireland will be taking part.  The race will start in Tydavent village, and the route … Continue reading

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Don’t forget Tea Day for Enable Ireland

Three local ladies, Niamh Tierney, Edel Tierney & Laura Treanor will host a Tea Day in aid of Enable Ireland.  The Tea Day will be held at Mark & Niamh Tierney’s home, Edenmore/Tierney’s cross (opposite Tierney’s Garage) from 11am to … Continue reading

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Ballinode Tidy Towns

The application form for this year’s competition is now being compiled, and it’s only over 2 weeks to judging. Please help increase the village score again this year. The Eco children’s camp will take place on the first week in … Continue reading

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School reunion, c’mon Barratitoppy

Keep free Saturday 15th June for the school reunion of Killycarnon, Knockatallon and Barratitoppy. Barratitoppy ex pupils have been very quiet so far, so please send in your photos and memories of the school, and don’t forget to meet up … Continue reading

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Blackwater Learning Centre update Wednesday 15th May 2013

WEEKLY DINNER: our weekly dinner is on Monday 20th May from 1pm to 2pm.  Catch up with friends and neighbours at the Blackwater Valley Learning Centre.  The cost is €10 per person, which includes 3 course meal, dance & raffle.   … Continue reading

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Tydavnet Group Water Scheme interruptions on Friday 17th May 2013

Due to essential network maintenance, Tydavnet Group Water Scheme members may experience water shortages on Friday 17th May from 10 am to 4 pm. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

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Patsy Solves the Cornagilta Mystery!

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Solving a 100 year-old mystery. Patsy Brady from Tydavnet has literally uncovered the answer … Continue reading

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U3A update 12th May 2013

Lunch meeting: We’re all looking forward to our next monthly meeting on Friday May 24th when the speaker will be Mark Clifford from O’HanrahanTravel. No doubt Mark will be able to recommend all the exotic places we should visit. The … Continue reading

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Ballinode ICA enjoys Local Historian Brian Mc Donald speaking on townland names

There was a good attendance at our monthly meeting on Thursday  9th May in Tydavnet cc. A vote of sympathy was passed with Breege Lenihan and Patricia Cavanagh  on the death of their aunt, Kitty Geddis , Hollywood ,Co Down. … Continue reading

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The late John Moyna, Quiglough, Ballinode

It is with deep shock and sadness that we learned of the sudden passing of John Moyna, Quiglough, Ballinode on Thursday May 9th 2013, aged 47. His mortal remains are reposing at his home in Ballinode. House private after 8 pm … Continue reading

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Feast of St Dympna on 15th May

Patroness of those suffering for nervous and mental afflictions. Years 605 – 620. Symbols: crown because of royal birth, shackled serpent representing the devil who was thought to be responsible for the mentally ill due to demonic possession, book because … Continue reading

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Big day for community at Cornagilta School on Sunday 12th May

Everyone is invited to the opening of the “Hidden Heritage” display for the summer season in Cornagilta School. After the success of the recent history night focusing on Cornagilta School and the Rose Estate, local archivist Patsy Brady will narrate … Continue reading

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Tydavnet Show Poster competition

Due to the success of last year’s Poster Competition, the Tydavnet Show Committee have decided to have another special competition for Primary School children from 4th to 6th class. Children are asked to design a poster depicting the 62nd Tydavnet … Continue reading

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Killylough FC update 7th May 2013

Congratulations to both our Under 13 and Under 14 teams who won both of their cup final matches last weekend.  A big thank you to Mark, Peter, Dermot and Paddy for all their hard work getting our boys to the … Continue reading

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Tylotto results 5th May 2013

Results of last Sunday’s draw: jackpot €5,300, numbers drawn 3, 8, 17, 23, no winner. Seller’s prize: Evelyn  Corrigan, Gola, Scotstown. Lucky dips: Elaine Beades, Hill House, Lecarrow, Knockcrockery, Co Roscommon; Aisling McElroy, Doogary, Tydavnet; Martin McCarvill, Tully, Tydavnet; Peter … Continue reading

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Border Roads to Memories and Reconciliation Workshop

Did you live close to a Border Road which was closed? Was your life affected by road closures? Have you any stories on smuggling across the border?
We are holding a workshop in your area on Wednesday 22nd May 2013 in … Continue reading

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Intercounties Triathlon at Hollywood lake on Saturday 11th May

This Saturday the Muckno Triathlon club will be hosting the 3rd Annual Intercounties Sprint Triathlon @ 12pm the 11th May at Hollywood Lake, Scotstown. This will be a full sprint distance chip timed event. There will also be a Kayak option for … Continue reading

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Blackwater Learning Centre update 8th May 2013

BA DEGREE: Information and enrolment night for the BA degree IN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT on Thursday 9th May 2013. The 60 credit course is accredited by Athlone IT, and modules covered include: Business Development, Applied Community Development; Project … Continue reading

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