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Kinvara Adventure Talks are here again, happening every Thursday in November in Tully’s side room. Doors open at 830pm, talks begin at 9pm. More high calibre talks for everyone to enjoy, see info below: 

* November 7^th: This summer six climbers from Ireland attempted the West Buttress on Denali, the highest mountain peak in North America at 20,310 feet (6,190 m). One of the successful summiteers, Lorcan McDonnell will tell the expedition story, bringing us through the challenges and experiences. 

* November 14^th: Joe McCaul, a resident of Kinvara, rowed a boat which he built, the entire length of the Shannon. Joe rowed through varying conditions of wind, rain and sunshine, from Beleek in Co. Fermanagh, finishing up 350km later in Limerick City.

* November 21^st: Humphrey Murphy is going to share his experience of paramotoring, which involves stepping up into the sky with a paragliding type wing and a propeller on his back, across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenestan, Mongoliastan and Ukraineistan.

* November 28^th: Ian Walsh worked as a dog handler above the Arctic Circle in Norway, preparing dogs for the Finmarkslopet which is Europe’s biggest and toughest Dog Sled Race, where dogs pull sled and man for hundreds of miles.

Ardrahan Church is fundraising to complete the work on the repair/replacement of its windows. Until this work is complete there can be no concerts or other events in our church. There will be a collection of clean, reusable clothes, shoes, bags, belts but no bedlinen, nightwear or socks. Any of these items will be gratefully received by Monday 4th November. Call Sue 087 6302780 and she will arrange to collect.

Gort Vibes Cinema Club: Thursday November 7^th at the Town Hall Theatre Gort.  Our film for November is “Float Like a Butterfly” a powerful Irish film from the producers of “Once” and “Sing Street”. Written and directed by Carmel Winters, it tells the story of 15 year old Frances and her determination to champion her people both inside and outside the boxing ring like her idol Muhammed Ali. But society has other ideas for her and is determined to break her spirit. Doors open at 8 pm and the film starts at 8.30 pm. Admission is €6.  Refreshments are provided and everyone is very welcome.

Kinvara Community Council’s: monthly meetings take place the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is taking place on Wednesday 16^th October at 8pm in Kinvara Community Centre. This will be followed by our monthly meeting. 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 Friday 11^th October.

Kinvara Area Visual Arts (KAVA) are delighted to welcome the painter Bernard Dooley to The Courthouse this October with his exhibition ‘Focus on Galway’. Bernard is well known for his moving and colourful depictions of Galway street life, its native inhabitants, visitors, homeless people and buskers. Bernard’s work has featured in The Galway Fringe, The Boyle Arts Festival, Birr Vintage Arts Week, Shorelines Arts Festival in Portumna as well as in two solo exhibitions in Galway City Library. The opening reception will take place on Friday October 4th, 7pm with guest speaker Chris Wallis. The exhibition will continue until Friday 11th October, open from 11am to 5pm each day.

October 18th sees the launch of ‘Mixed Bag’, a solo exhibition of paintings by Birgit Lochmann. Birgit’s images are drawn from her observations of life and from scenes encountered when travelling. ‘Mixed Bag’ will run from Thursday 17th October to Monday 28th October, 11am to 5pm each day. Official opening with wine reception on Friday October 18th, 6pm to 7.30 pm. All welcome

Kinvara Area Music (KAM) will hold their Annual General Meeting this coming Wednesday 2^nd in Tully’s side room at 8.30pm. Come along and get involved. Date for you diary – we will be holding our popular Table Quiz in Keogh’s Bar, Friday 25^th starting at 8.30pm. €10 per persons, tables of 4 and prizes galore!!!

Kinvara Adventure Talks. A few dates for your diary! Kinvara Adventure Talks are happening again on each Thursday in November. Once again we are all going to be treated to unique stories of adventure and journeying around the globe. On the 7^th, 14^th, 21^st & 28^th Nov  in Tully’s Bar side room, talks will include climbing Denali; paramotoring solo across places like Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan; rowing the length of the Shannon; and working & training sled-dogs in the Arctic; We will also have a ‘warm-up’ talk on cycling solo from Alaska to San Francisco on Oct 24th. Doors open at 830 and talks start at 9pm. Keep an eye out for posters around the village and you can follow updates on Kinvara Adventure Talks Facebook page

Adult Mixed Basketball Wed evening 9-10pm Sport Hall St. Joseph s Primary School contact Nico 086-8848546

Table Tennis for Adults resumes each Friday 9 -10pm, St. Joseph’s primary School Hall. €5 per session and all are welcome.

Kinvara Parent & Toddler Group: are a group of local parents who meet each Wednesday mornings in the community centre from 10 – 12noon during school term time. WE are a fun relaxed group and offer each other support/toys/friends/tea and chat. Ages are New-borns to pre-school and a donation of €2/3 per family.  Pop in any time.