26-04-2003
Mountmellick Parents Receive Awards
Mountmellick parents received a boost when eleven of them were awarded certificates for their completion of a course in “Play and the Developing Child” last Wednesday, April 16.
Laois County Childcare Committee LCCC in conjunction with the Mountmellick Development Association Social Inclusion MDASI, ran a ten week IPPA course for a group of parents, including Mountmellick Youth Development Centre participants and homework volunteers of the MYDC in Mountmellick.
The course aimed to promote an understanding of the importance of play in early childhood and the necessity of providing play activities for babies.
It covered issues such as the purpose, benefits and methods involved in imaginative play.
A need was highlighted for such a venture by Liz Stapleton, Liaison Officer of the MYDC, during her time spent working with families in the area.
And those involved got the ball rolling, when they applied to the LCCC seeking support under the Laois County Childcare Committee’s parenting initatives, to set up the venture that was subsequently run in conjunction with the MDASI.
While this was not a parenting course, many issues affecting the guardian’s role were addressed.
Parents received their IPPA certificates for the course that was facilitated by the LCCC, the MDASI and the IPPA in the Mountmellick Development Association.
Childminders Supports
Are you a childminder and would like an evening of aromatherapy and reflexology and an opportunity to meet other childminders ? If so, a series of informal meetings for childminders are taking place in different locations in the county.
In Mountmellick the meeting is on Thursday, May 8 at 7.30 pm in the MDA. This group also offers supports to parent community groups who wish to access childcare training. For further details please contact the committee at 6 Lismard Court, Portlaoise.
Laois Citzen’s Information Service
The above will be in attendance every Wednesday at MDA Irishtown from 10 am to 12.30 pm or else may be contacted at the Portlaoise office.
Mountmellick Juvenile GAA
Football training u/8 and u/14 training on Thursday from 7.00 pm to 8pm, u/16 on Thursdays from 6.30 pm to 8pm. U/10 and u/12 on Fridays from 7pm to 8pm. Hurling training: u/16 on Mondays from 6.30 pm to 8pm. U/8, u/10 and u/12 on Wednesdays from 7pm to 8pm.
Thanks
Peter Culleton and Bobby Delaney would like to thank all those who supported them in their recent walk for Our Lady’s Hospital, Crumin.
ICA
The annual Mass will be held in the ICA Hall on Thursday, May 15.
Mini Marathon
Anyone interested in taking part in the mini marathon in aid of St. Vincent’s Hospital please give your name to Elsie McDonald (sewing room) or Miriam Mooney (St. Paul’s Ward) by Friday, April 25.
Drama
The Open Door Drama Group present “The Plough and the Stars” by Sean Casey in the Concert Hall, Mountmellick on Friday, May 2 at 8.30 p.m.
Rock Juvenile GAA
Training times for juveniles : u/8, u/10, u/12’s and u/16’s – Monday nights at 7pm. U/14’s – Tuesday nights at 7pm. New players are welcome to come along for all age groups.
Set Dancing
Set Dancing classes continue each Wednesday evening in St. Mary’s Hall, Clonaghadoo at 8.30 pm. Maureen Culliton instructs the classes and all are welcome, from beginners to improvers, both men and women.
Alzheimer Fund Raiser
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s national tea day will take place on Thursday, May 8 and they would be delighted to hear from people willing to host a tea break. It can be as small or as large as you like and as space permits. All the moneys raised will go towards providing services and support for the 33,000 people in Ireland suffering from the disease or from related dementia. If you would like to hold a tea break please contact Sharon or Cian.
Old School Whist
Results, April 17 : top score B Kennedy, ladies 1) M Ryan, 2) B Keegan, gents, 1) M Scully, 2) V Kearns; halves 1) V Bryan, 2) R Fitzpatrick, best of three games, E Moran. The Committee appreciate your continued support every Thursday night in the old school, Pearse Street.
Mountmellick Tennis Club
Membership for the club is now open for family, adult, student and primary school. The summer term of the Junior Tennis Academy starts on Monday, April 28. This will include training for all standards (6 to 18 years old), coaching courses, summer camps, internal leagues and competitions and the Laois junior tennis league as well as the junior skills course.
The academy caters for both competitive and social players, allowing parents and children to choose the activities they wish to take part in. For more details on joining the club or the activities in our Junior Tennis Academy contact Bryan sat 086 382 1614.
Lourdes
The raffle for a free trip to Lourdes was won by Elaine Lewis, New Mills, Mountmellick, and the second prize of a large Easter egg was won by Mrs Annie O’Loughlin of Connolly Street. The organizers wish to say a special word of thanks to the sellers and all those who supported the draw. There are still seats available on the Lourdes pilgrimage on Saturday, July 26. To ensure a seat please pay deposits without delay.
Clay Shoot
Mountmellick and District Game Preservation Association and Gun Club Limited are holding an open clay open shoot – 50 bird sporting – on Sunday, May 11 from noon to 5pm. It is being held at Gorman’s Bog, Tullamore Rod, Garrymore. Many cash prizes to be won. There will also be a vermin competition held from May 2003 to January 2004. Please see the committee for details.
Ardara Hill Walking Club
A welcome to all walkers on Sunday, April 27, there will be an Ecumenical Service at the Holy Well “Tobar Lugna”. There will be two ways of getting there from Cadamstown car park. Either join the group at 2pm for a 4 hour/grade B walk (hill walking footwear required) or at 5.30 pm for a one and a half mile walk direct to assemble at the well for 6.30 pm. Contact Joan Roche.
PTAA
The PTAA will hold their annual church gate collection on this Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27. Please give your support.
