Posted on 2 September 20222 September 2022Irish language for beginners: Thursdays 6:30- 8 pm. Join Karen Donoghue on a 10-week introductory crash course in Irish, suitable for complete beginners and those who never liked it in school but keep saying they’d love to learn it now. No prior knowledge of the language is necessary. With a degree in Irish and Translation Studies from NUIG and years of Gaeltacht living under her belt, Karen has been teaching Irish to beginners, in Ireland and America, for over 10 years. Through basic greetings and vocabulary, bitesize bits of grammar, and a helping hand with pronunciation, this course will focus on developing spoken Irish but also offers written notes for cues. There will be 10 classes in total (Sep 8, Sep 15, Sep 22, Sep 29, Oct 6, Oct 13, Oct 20, Oct 27, Nov 10, and Nov 17). Cost of course: €125 / student & unwaged €100. Please direct any further questions by text/WhatsApp to 087-766 2294.
Posted on 2 September 20222 September 2022Free English Classes: in Kinvara Community Centre; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am. Beginners to intermediate, join anytime. For more information please contact Sheila at 087 231 1483 from the Galway & Roscommon Education & Training Board.
Posted on 30 June 202230 June 2022Kinvara United FC is hosting its Annual Family & Friends Day at our pitch in Killina on Wednesday July 6th from 5-8pm. Fun, Games, Snacks & Treats for all the Family. We’d love to see you there. see Facebook for more details
Posted on 5 April 20225 April 2022Kinvara Community Council’s: monthly meetings take place the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is taking place on Wednesday 27th April at 8pm in Kinvara Community Centre. We encourage all members of the community to attend these meetings. 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 before Monday 25th April.
Posted on 5 April 20225 April 2022The Dolmen Centre (Brothers of Charity) is a day service supporting adults with intellectual disabilities fulfilling their lives in the community. Their second hand bookshop has now moved into their new premises, the former Johnston’s Hostel and are open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm – all are welcome!!!
Posted on 5 April 20225 April 2022KAVA News: KAVA has a Community Employment position available. They are looking for an administrative assistant to work 19.5 hours per week. All applicants must be in receipt of a social welfare payment for 1 year or more. Full details available on: https://jobsireland.ie/en-US/job-Details?id=2218581&fbclid=IwAR2E0q2j8YUwkZyt7xdpubFAOu_6PCY3jBdm15eKjlwEXXKHDGfBhccIKPs
Posted on 5 April 20225 April 2022Teenage Exchange Visits to France: Are you aged 15 or over and keen to improve your French this summer? Kinvara Twinning is offering students an opportunity to participate in a French exchange visit to Brittany. Local students will spend the first week in July with host families in Locoal Mendon. They will then host the Breton students during October midterm. A limited number of places are available. Please register your interest by emailing kinvaratwinning@gmail.com by April 13th. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kinvaratwinning
Posted on 5 April 20225 April 2022The newly-formed Kinvara Community Orchestra, under the batons of Garry O’Briain and Rozanne Botha, looks forward to welcoming you to a special evening of music on Friday, April 29th, in Kinvara Community Centre. Entitled ‘That’s the Way the World Goes Round’, part of the concert will feature a tribute to legendary U.S. singer/songwriter John Prine who was a frequent visitor to Kinvara and who was very much part of the music community here. Special guests on the night will include Paul Mulligan and John Faulkner. To add to the evening, The Crescendo Orchestra and Ubuntu Trio from Coole Music will also join the programme, leading to over 70 musicians performing on the night! Doors open 7.40pm, concert starts at 8pm. Suggested donation of €10 at the door. We hope you can join us!
Posted on 5 April 20225 April 2022Kinvara Tidy Towns Leave No Trace Family & Community Event is on this Sunday the 10th of April from 12 – 4pm on the Quay. There will be fun activities and information on leave no trace for all families. All families, members of our community, Scouts, schools, clubs, scouts, beavers/cubs are welcome. You will also get an opportunity to learn about what Tidy Towns does and our projects this year.
Posted on 5 April 20225 April 2022Kinvara Tidy Towns group meet on Wednesdays at 10.30 at the community centre and Saturday mornings at ten o’clock for an hour only each time. We will also be going out on Wednesday evenings later in April. Check our Facebook page for further details and updates. No gardening experience required. No meetings. Just time spent out in nature and our beautiful village making it look well and meeting new friends. Hi VIS, gloves and support given to all.
