The presentation is to mark the launch our latest publication on the grave slab inscriptions in and around the building. Anne Connolly, the project archaeologist, will present her illustrated lecture on overseeing the restoration work over a number of years, which informed the stabilisation and conservation of the church structure which was badly in need of maintenance and repair. Come and learn more about the enigmatic 12th Century church and the people buried in the heart of our village. There will be an open floor discussion on the ownership and maintenance of the graveyard, in its entirety, for the future generations of Kinvara. Wednesday 1st Feb @8pm Kinvara Community Centre. Free admission & refreshments.
Kinvara Community Children’s Centre sincerely apologise for the disruption and inconvenience caused by the service Intruder alarm. There was a fault in the system that was only brought to our attention after almost a week. This fault has since been fixed. Many thanks, KCCC
Kinvara Tidy Towns
Meet every Wednesday at ten thirty am and Saturdays at ten am from February. No gardening skills required. Join for the chat, to experience nature and make a difference with your one hour of volunteering. No meetings…Just fresh air ☺️ only criteria is to ”love this place”.❤️❤️❤️
Kinvara Bay Sailing Club KBSC: will be holding a public meeting on the 08/02/2023 in the Back room of Tully’s at 8PM, for anyone interested in sailing this summer. All are welcome and please help spread the word. Contact Paul Crowley +353 86 822 8971
Join Kinvara Twinning On A Trip To Brittany This Easter! Enjoy a 3-night stay in Locoal-Mendon which has been twinned with Kinvara since 1985. Hosted by a local family in their home, this is a unique opportunity to experience Breton culture & hospitality. Various excursions & activities will be organised throughout the weekend.
This trip is open to family groups, couples, single adults – No unaccompanied minors. There are lots of English speakers in Locoal-Mendon so communication won’t be a problem! If you’ve a teenager learning French in school, this trip is ideal for practising their language skills so bring them along!
- Fly from Dublin to Nantes, Friday, April 7th, depart at 19:25
- Spend 3 nights in Locoal-Mendon, hosted by a Breton family
- Enjoy site-seeing trips & cultural activities
- Return Nantes to Dublin, Monday, April 10th, arrive at 18:00
Trip participants must be willing, in principle, to host Breton visitors when they are welcomed to Kinvara in 2024. For more info, please email kinvaratwinning@gmail.com or call Carol on 087-6691173. Find us on Facebook@kinvaratwinning Registration deadline: Feb 10th
Kinvara Tidy Towns: will host a Biodiversity talk. This is the third in our series of free talks on themes that are important to the Tidy Towns group here in Kinvara. This talk takes place in the back room of Tully’s Kinvara at 8pm on Wednesday evening the 22nd February and is free and all are welcome.
Over the past 5 years or more the focus of Tidy Towns has moved from neat and tidy to looking more at sustainability, climate change and environmental issues including biodiversity. We have tried to include as many projects as we can that improve the biodiversity locally and we will share these improvements with you on the night. We also seek your feedback and further suggestions. Please come along and help us to continue with this important effort.
Pickleball: is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and can be played by everyone of any ability. Come along to one of our adult sessions at the community centre and try it out – Fridays at 6pm and Sunday at 4.30 pm. Equipment is provided so just turn up for a very enjoyable hour. We are also trying to get a family session going, teenagers 12-18 accompanied by a parent or guardian and we have some inter-generational games that are fun and sometimes a little competitive! Contact Caitriona if you would like further information on 086-2340632
Kinvara Adventure Talks: will be hosting an exciting presentation full of pictures, video footage and stories from sailing yacht Danu, and her crew’s, journey from Kinvara to Greenland via Iceland which took place last summer. Peter Owens and his crew will share stories of their sailing and climbing experiences while in Greenland, arguably one of the most beautiful places on earth! The presentation will be in Tully’s bar, Kinvara at 8pm on Thursday February 9th 2023. Follow updates and other upcoming adventure talks on FB etc @kinvara adventure talks
“An Chéirseach” singing circle: If you want to sing a song, or even listen, call in to the meeting room in the Kinvara Community Centre at 8 pm on the third Monday of every month. We usually have a invited guest to kick off but songs from the floor are expected. Stories and recitations are also welcome. Tea / biscuits @7.30 pm. Bígí linn. There will be a donation box to defray expenses.
KINVARA ALIVE is running the safeTALK workshops again in 2023
The first workshop will take place on the 26th of April at 7pm in the Courthouse in Kinvara. safeTALK (Suicide Alertness for Everyone) AIM: safeTALK is a 3½ hour ‘suicide alertness’ programme that prepares participants (over the age of 18 yrs.) to identify and engage with persons who may be having thoughts of suicide. Participants learn how to provide practical help by using the steps of TALK (Tell, Ask, Listen and Keepsafe) and also gain information on the supports and resources available locally, regionally and nationally. These specific skills are called suicide alertness and are taught with the expectation that the persons learning them will use them to help reduce suicide risk in their community.
The four basic steps of TALK are called ‘suicide alertness skills’ and are taught with the expectation that the person learning them will use them to help save lives and reduce suicide risk in their community. To book a space please go to: https://bookwhen.com/srotraininggmr/e/ev-sjs2-20230426190000