Home energy free one to one advice clinics: The next event which is part of the Kinvara and district Sustainable Energy Community is taking place on Friday 14th June in Kinvara Community Centre.
Our Home Energy consultant Laurence O Reilly will be present from 9.30 to 4.30 to advise on individual home energy questions. You will have an opportunity for a one to one 30 minute slot with Laurence so bring all your home energy concerns to him.
Please note this is a Pre-booked event. You must contact us beforehand at kindissec@gmail.com and we’ll send you the link to make your booked 30 minute session.
All of our public events and the group’s educational activities will contribute to our Energy Master Plan for our area. If you would like to be involved please contact us at the above email or check out our Blog on Kinvara and district Sustainable Energy community at WordPress.com.
Its Tidy Towns adjudication season, we would love some help with litter picking and watering pots and beds. Please touch base with Hilda O’Grady on 086 858 4533 if you can help over the next few weeks. Kinvara Tidy towns and sustainability groups have been nominated to represent Galway and will be visited by adjudicators on the first Wednesday in September. Appreciate all the help and support we are getting from our community, it means a lot! We also want to thank Joe Byrne for this great support, advice and funds support over this ten years as a councillor.
Kava events for June…..
31st May to 3rd June – Kinvara Plein Air
4th to 11th June – Kinvara Plein Air exhibition in the Courthouse
13th June – The Reel Room presents ‘Zone Of Interest’. Doors open 7.30pm
14th – 23rd – Caroline Thomas Exhibition
19th June – The Drawing Club
28th June to 7th July Mary Harrison Exhibition
INVITE TO BOOK LAUNCH
LONGLINES – debut novel by Caoilte Breatnach
Published by: Greenisland Press, Belfast
Where: Tully’s Pub, Kinvara: Tuesday, 11 June 6.00pm
Special guest: Lorna Siggins – (print/radio reporter, formerly Irish Times western correspondent)
Longlines – summary: – JJ Hynes, a veteran of the Troubles in Derry and Belfast has sacrificed his life, Marriage, family to the Cause. Now he’s on the run. Traumatised, bewildered, JJ finds refuge in Holland with a survivor of the Dutch Resistance who is still haunted, like himself, by memories of the past.
More info: Longlines-novel.com
Author – Caoilte Breatnach is a Professional Member of the Association of Translators and
Interpreters Ireland (IATA). He has authored a number of books on folklore and local history. He has also contributed to heritage and cultural publications, television and radio broadcasts. This is his first novel. Colourpoint Books is the main distributor of Longlines:
Fun2BFit Summer Camp – Kinvara – 29th July to 1st August: Fun2BFit are excited to be running their Multi-Activity Summer Camp in St. Joseph’s N.S. Kinvara this summer. The camp is catered for both boys and girls aged between 3.5 years and 12 years old. It runs from 10am to 2pm daily.
There are lots of different activities such as soccer, basketball, dodgeball, tag rugby, hip-hop dance, quizzes, treasure hunts, obstacle courses, tiktoks, games, penalty shootouts and lots more! There is something for everyone in this energetic, fun, friendly and positive camp. Further information and to book a place, log onto www.fun2bfit.ie or click the link Camp Registration – Fun 2B Fit
Press Release: Eyes on Gaza
Artists from KAVA and beyond will be generously represented in the upcoming Art Exhibition taking place in Oranmore on the weekend 07-09 June inclusive. The venue is the Limelight Creative Arts Centre which is situated over Lidl. “Eyes on Gaza” will feature artists from all over the country including Palestinian artists in Ireland. There will be a wide range of paintings, sculptures, glass and ceramics from artists well known and those making a first showing, something of beauty for everyone to buy.
All the proceeds go to raising funds for a mental health Trauma Centre in Gaza. With the ongoing catastrophe, the needs of the residents of Gaza increased in every facet of life, mental health being no exception. In addition, there will be books to browse, traditional tatreez to view and learn the secrets of the various patterns, views of glass blowing in Hebron and olive oil soap making in Nablus. The event will end on Sunday evening with traditional Irish and Palestinian music and dance.
The Exhibition will be formally launched at 4pm on Friday by the Palestinian Ambassador, Dr. Jilan Abdelmajid.
Kinvara Community Council’s: monthly meetings take place the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is taking place on Wednesday 15th May 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 May and you must be there to present your item.
Kinvara Parent & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday, both in and out of school term time, from 10am-12noon in the meeting room of the Community Centre. We are a small voluntary committee of parents who welcome all parents/carers and their little ones for friendship, fun and play. We ask for a small weekly donation of €2-3 to cover rent, snacks, insurance etc. Keep up to date with our news on www.facebook.com/kinvaraplaygroup, or text 087-7662294 to be added to the group’s WhatsApp thread.
Burren in Bloom – May 2024 – Burren in Bloom, the renowned annual celebration of biodiversity and natural heritage of the Burren region has events scheduled for every weekend of May offering a wonderful range of guided walks, talks and workshops. Visit burreninbloom.com for programme info and tickets. Under 18s go free for all ticketed events.
Programme start at the May bank holiday weekend with the following events but there is lots more on the agenda for the month- just check burreninbloom.com !
- Bringing back Barn Owls – A talk with John Carrig of the Barn Own project and Erin the barn owl! 7-8pm, Sat 4th May, Kinvara Community Centre. FREE, all welcome
- Marine Plastic Art Workshops: Eco-Art Workshops with Jacquelyn Dale Whitman Melt marine plastic debris into ocean-based artworks. Part of a collaborative SciArt installation. Suitable for adults and 13+ years. 11am-1pm, Sat 4 May, St. Josephs school hall or 4-6pm, Sun 5th May, Kinvara Community Centre. FREE but Booking essential
- Explore a ‘Great Irish Grassland’ – a walk with Dr Maria Long, Slieve Carran. 11am-1pm, Mon 6th May, Exact Location on booking. Booking essential
- May Tree Dance with Edwina Guckian: Celebrate Bealtaine in the Burren with music, dance and folklore. 4-6pm, Mon 6th May, Carran, Exact location on booking, FREE but booking essential