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The KPSG has had a busy year, raising awareness of the plight of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. Our St Patrick’s Day float met with a rousing reception from the people of Kinvara, and the great turnout of followers behind our new banner won the award for the best walking group.

We have been contacting politicians and councillors, running events such as showing the film GAZA and producing the beautiful Lament for Gaza on the quay. We are also fundraising to get help to people on the ground in Gaza.

We will be running the third of our Kites for Gaza events at Traught Beach on Easter Monday, starting at 2.30. Bring a kite or borrow one from us, it’s a great afternoon out for all ages.

Check out our window in Tigh Sayre or follow us on X (twitter), Instagram and Facebook for more details on what we are doing. We meet every Monday evening and are always open to new members. Email us to get updates or find out how you can help: kinvarasolidarity@gmail.com

Kinvara Hockey Club were delighted to recently launch their #LetsBuildIt phase of their #PushForAPitch campaign. The campaign will support grant funding to build a multi-sport full size Astro pitch on the Moy Road.  The club have worked closely with community groups to design a biodiversity heritage family walking trail which will be accessible to all. The campaign was launched by Anne McCormack, CEO of Hockey Ireland and the club were joined by the President of Connacht Hockey, Martin Hughes, local representatives and the community with strong links to the club.Full details are on: www.kinvarahockey.com or donations can be made to the Credit Union Acc: 61133. All support very much appreciated.

Recently, an u16 member, Emma Considine, has been selected for the Irish team to compete in an international tournament. This is an amazing achievement for a member who trains without access to a full-size pitch to train/compete on!

On Mother’s Day, 10th March, Kinvara Hockey Club hosted a Walk in Pink 3K community walk to raise funds for the Irish Breast Cancer Research Institute. This was the first year that this walk was held in Kinvara and it attracted families of all ages lending support for this worthy cause. The walk started on the Quay, Kinvara and went via the Green Road to the Kinvara hockey pitch site on the Moy Road.

The Kinvara Parent and Toddler Playgroup runs on Wednesday mornings in the community centre from 10 to 12. Come and join us for a play, to meet and chat with other parents over tea or coffee. All babies and carers welcome from birth to preschool, parents, minders, grandparents! €3 suggested donation per family. Find us on Facebook or text 089 461 0234 to be added to the WhatsApp group.Kinvara new parents group meets every Wednesday fortnight at 9.30am in Siar. Come for a coffee, cake and chat with other new mamas to discuss all things new baby! Text 089 461 0234 for more information.

The works taking place in March and April 2024 include internal insulation of the main hall and sealing of all wall, door and window air leaks. The oil boiler will be removed. We will no longer be dependent on fossil fuels and will have an electric Air to Air heating system and heat retaining ventilation. We will produce some of our own energy with an array of solar roof panels. We are happy to discuss these energy usage reduction and climate change solutions with any interested members of the community. 

Aughinish Bay is a highly sensitive ecosystem protected as a ‘Special Area of Conservation’, a ‘Special Protection Area’ and a ‘European Natura 2000’ site.

There will be a Community MeetingonFriday 1^st March at 8.30pm at Seamount Community College. Minister of State Anne Rabbitte, and other elected representatives will be in attendance.

We have prepared letters you can use to make an objection. Email us at aughinishcommunitygroup@gmail.com for a copy. Alternatively pick up and return a signed letter to the Kinvara Community Centre (9.30-11.30 Mon-Fri), and we will post it on your behalf.

The Aughinish Bay Community Group is made up of concerned residents, friends and farmers living in Aughinish Bay and the wider area who have come together to stop the development of an Aquaculture Farm in Aughinish Bay, located in the heart of the Burren, Co. Galway.

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.

• 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.

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.