Kinvara Community Council’s: monthly meetings take place the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is taking place on Wednesday 15th November at 8pm in Kinvara Community Centre. We encourage all members of the community to attend these meetings where discussion and debates on any items put forward on the agenda are always welcome. All sub groups who are affiliated to Kinvara Community Council must send a representative to every KCC meeting in order to maintain their benefits. Any items for inclusion on the agenda must be emailed in by Monday 13th November and you must be there to present your item.
KAVA November News Nov 3rd – 12th Janet Buell Exhibition Works In Pastel
Nov 4th – Concert In the Courthouse East Clare Legacy at 7pm
Nov 6th & 15th – The Drawing Club at 7pm
Nov 17th – 26th KAVA Members Exhibition
safeTALK with KINVARA ALIVE is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 16th, at 7pm at the Courthouse in Kinvara. Last day for registering a space is the 8th of November. WHAT IS safeTALK? It is a 3½ hour, internationally recognised, training program that empowers you to identify and engage with individuals struggling with thoughts of suicide. Participants (over the age of 18 yrs.) will: •Grasp the significance of suicide alertness. •Gain clear, actionable information to support those at risk. •Master the TALK (Tell, Ask, Listen, and Keep safe) steps. •Acquire local community resources knowledge. 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#focus=ev-ste8-20231116190000
St Coman’s Church and Graveyard. A large portion of St. Coman’s graveyard has been claimed by private individuals and is currently ‘owned’ by these people. (See landdirect.ie Folio GY123313). Kinvara Heritage Group (KHG) is working hard to rectify this matter, and is very grateful for the continued support from the community. Galway County Council has confirmed they are also actively working on this, and has provided KHG with the latest steps they have taken to bring things to a resolution. KHG will continue to raise awareness of this situation until the section of the graveyard is returned to the people of Kinvara. Kinvara Heritage Group can be contacted on stcomanschurch@gmail.com.
Kinvara Table Tennis: There has been an active table tennis group playing in Kinvara for about fifteen years now and we are looking for new members to join the group. We play on Thursday evenings from 8.30pm to 9.30pm in the School Sports Hall at the back of St. Joseph’s National School in Kinvara. (Entrance via back of the carpark beside the school) Cost €5 per play. All levels are welcome. We provide the bats and balls, and three tables, and we make sure everyone gets a few games. It’s great for some light exercise, stimulating conversation, and some local gossip! Contact 087 418 6074 if you need any more information or just turn up on the night.
Kinvara Area Music are delighted to present two concerts in November. East Clare Legacy at 8pm on Saturday 4th November in the Courthouse, in association with KAVA. (€10).
Greenshine on stage at the Gig Room, Community Centre, Kinvara on 11th November next. Greenshine’s latest album New Moon has been described by Liam Murphy, Arts Correspondent for the Munster Express as another milestone in the career of the Cork-based folk and contemporary trio – Mary Greene, her husband Noel Shine (multi-instrumentalist) and daughter Ellie: “It also marks another confident step in Mary’s reputation as an astute songwriter. She has established interest and respect for her family-oriented songs that deal with relevant and contemporary concerns that are heartfelt and inspirational.” Christy Moore had high praise for “The Sound of a Family immersed in music, tight in harmony, in love with song. Shine on Greenshine.” Greenshine will perform in the GiG Room, Kinvara Community Centre, 8pm Saturday 11 November (€20). Tickets for both concerts are available online at www.kinvaramusic.com and in Healing Harvest.
Tidy Towns Kinvara continue to meet on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the community centre at 10.30am for an hour. Why not come along for fresh air, light activity and a chat 😀. No gardening experience required. TT have a number of sub groups where volunteers can spend their time, use their skills and focus on their passions. These are the carpentry/projects/maintenance team, litter squad team of litter pickers, sustainability, biodiversity and gardening teams. Why not message us on 086 858 4533 to learn more. Tidy Towns would also like to appeal for support of our annual Christmas cake sale fundraiser on Friday 2nd December 10am – 3pm in the Dolmen centre.
Kinvara Theatre Group will stage 3 one-act plays this month at Kinvara Community Centre, Nov., 25 and 26 at 8pm. The plays are ‘Brief Encounter’ by Noel Coward, “Spreading the News’ by Lady Gregory, and ‘Wanda’s Visit’ by Christopher Durang. All directed and performed by local talent. Volunteers required to help with props, stage set, costumes, sound lighting and production in general. Promises to be great entertainment and looking forward to seeing you all there. For further info, please contact Thereze Ward at 087 660 8094
Kinvara Adventure Talks: Thursday evenings in Kinvara are sorted for you for this November and have another top quality line up this year!
- 9th Nov: Tessa Rafferty – Surfing and plastic picking the coast of Portugal
- 16th Nov: Ballyvaughan Fanore Walking Club – Hiking in Vietnam and further afield
- 23rd Nov: Nicole Mekkelholt & Darragh Furey – Trekking in 864km Scottish National Trail
- 30th Nov: Oisin Creagh – Paramotoring from Ireland to Africa
All takes place in Tully’s Bar side room. Door open 730pm, talks start at 8pm. Cash donations collected on the night for speakers charity of choice.