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Kinvara Heritage Group is pleased to report that the boundary of Folio number GY123313F has now been updated, and a large section of St. Coman’s graveyard has been released from private ownership. This treasured church and graveyard can now remain, fully intact, at the heart of Kinvara for generations to come.

The Group would like to extend their heartfelt thanks for the huge support they received from the community of Kinvara – both at home and abroad. They really appreciate the efforts of everyone who took the time and trouble to support their efforts, without which they could not have brought the matter to such a successful conclusion.

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KAVA News: Below are the events in KAVA for March.

  • 1st March – 10th March – Group Exhibition with Jed Djerek, Mary Rose Keane, Kathleen Donohue and Deirdre Timlin.
  • Sat 2nd March – Concert in the Courthouse with Gary O’Briain and Anne Kirrane.
  • 4th & 20th March – The Drawing Club
  • 5th, 12th & 19th – Pilates with Ann Keane
  • 13th March – 24th March – KAVA Members Exhibition
  • 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th March – Yoga with Marita Barry
  • 26th March – KAVA Konnect – Informal meet and greet for artists.
  • 27th March – 3rd April – Debi O’Hehir Retrospective Exhibition.
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Seniors Alert Scheme – Kinvara Community Alert: The objective of the Seniors Alert Scheme (SAS) is to encourage community support for vulnerable older people in our communities through the provision of personal monitored alarms to enable older persons, of limited means, to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind.

Funding is available under the scheme towards the purchase of equipment via Kinvara Community Alert i.e. personal alarm and pendant with one year’s free monitoring. The subsequent associated monitoring and service charges must be paid by the participant. The equipment will be funded by Pobal and made available through the Kinvara Community Alert voluntary and not-for-profit organisation registered with Pobal under the SAS. Please email kinvaracommunityalert@gmail.com for more details.

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Kinvara Community Council’s: monthly meetings take place the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is taking place on Wednesday 17th January 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 15th January and you must be there to present your item.

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KAVA December News: KAVA has the following on:

  • December 4th – The Drawing Club at 7pm
  • December 5th – KAVA Konnect. An Open Night for All interested in Creativity to Meet, Chat and Explore. 7pm
  • December 8th, 9th 10th /15th, 16th & 17th. The Annual KAVA Postcard Show. All Artwork is anonymous and priced at Euro 30.00.
  • December 10th – Concerts @ the Courthouse. The Galway ConTempo Quartet in collaboration with KAM and KAVA will be performing their Christmas concert at 1pm in the Courthouse, Kinvara on 10th Dec. This is a free concert, but donations are welcome. Tickets will be available from Healing Harvest. 
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St Coman’s Church and Graveyard: 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.  (Visit www.landdirect.ie and search for Folio number GY123313F for details). Kinvara Heritage Group (KHG) is working to rectify this matter, and is very grateful for the huge community support. Galway County Council are actively working to bring this matter 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. We look forward to seeing you at our stall in the Christmas Fair! On the weekend of December 9th and 10th.

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Kinvara Community Defibrillator Project: We recently secured an equipment purchase grant from HSE/National Lottery and were awarded €3,440. This grant will be used with our current funds for a planned defibrillator (AED) equipment replacement program. The current fleet of 5 AEDs are all older than their recommended lifetime of 10 years. Obtaining replacement parts has also become increasingly difficult and expensive. We’ve selected a new AED model and have started an upgrade program, which we will progress as funds allow. Each new AED costs around €1,300. We’re also examining the possibility of installing AEDs and cabinets at new locations to improve coverage, again as funds allow. Thanks to Joe Byrne for his help with the grant application and as always, thanks to the community for support and fundraising.