Daffodil Day: will be held in Kinvara on Friday 25th March. All proceeds go to cancer support services. Please look out for our volunteers and support this very worthwhile fundraiser – Thanks 🙏
St. Patrick’s Day Parade: We are very pleased to announce that there is to be a St Patrick’s Day Parade, here in Kinvara on Thursday the 17th of March 2022. Starting from a new time of 2pm and the theme this year is ‘Freedom’ Despite the shortness of available time to organise this very first event after the Pandemic, there is a call out for Volunteers to help on the day and any offer of help before then would be much appreciated. You can text the following Mobile numbers. To take part of the Parade contact: 086 858 4533. Offers to help: 085 117 3362. Love to have all our community come together for what promises to be a great day
Litter Squads: Foróige are leading our campaign against litter in our community. Through the set-up of litter squad’s on our approach roads and in the village. Join us on the 12th of March for our first litter pick. Welcome residents who live on our approach road and our community to come out at 10am or 2pm on the day. Meet at Community centre. Gloves and litter picks will be provided.
The Dolmen Centre (Brothers of Charity) is a day service supporting adults with intellectual disabilities fulfilling their lives in the community is moving into their new premises, the former Johnston’s Hostel. We are be looking forward to open up our Second hand bookshop as part of our micro social enterprise once again.
Carpe Diem Rise & Shine Fundraising Concert will take place at Sullivan’s Hotel, Gort at 7.30pm on Saturday 2 April 2022. Doors open at 7pm. A limited amount of Tickets (€20) are available and on sale at Sullivan’s Hotel & Gort Credit union. Tickets are also on sale on eventbrite.ie
KAVA News: There will be a concert in the Courthouse performed by Jamie Toomey and Tom Portman on the 20th of March at 8pm.
The senior cycle students of Seamount College will be hosting an exhibition entitled, “Uathúlacht (Uniqueness)” in the Courthouse from the 24th – 31st of March.
KAVA have a vacancy for an administrator. This is an exciting opportunity to work in administration for a busy and growing Arts Group and Gallery in Kinvara. This position would suit someone with an interest in the arts, (but this is not essential nor is it a requirement). This position will be run through the TUS scheme and is managed by the Galway rural development company. To be eligible to participate in the Tús scheme you must registered unemployed for at least 12 months with the Department of Social Protection If you are interested in applying for this role or for more information please contact Jarlath on. 087 690 3463 Contract length: 12 months Job Type: Part-time, 19 ½ hours a week
Kinvara Alive, as a community group have been preparing for a return to ‘ busier lives and what that means for us all. Despite current global events that can be difficult for everyone, we are trying to keep our community safe and supported. We have continued to provide resource advice and online training opportunities:
- Supporting Living Works Start and eSuicide online training programmes
- Providing signage in designated areas featuring critical information and numbers.
- Facilitation of programmes to support young people, when possible.
- Ongoing support for new community groups who have established themselves nationally
- Provision of free, face to face Safetalk suicide prevention Skills programmes in Kinvara, on two dates in April:
- Monday 4th, 10am-1.30pm in the Courthouse, Kinvara or Wednesday, 27th April, 7pm-10.30pm in the Courthouse
Booking for either of these free, fully certified skills training programmes for over 18’s, can be booked via the HSE at:https://bookwhen.com/srotraininggmr Finally we would like to thank you sincerely for your continued support. It keeps us going. We would love if we could change so many things in terms of supports available but taking little steps will hopefully open the door for more.