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is hosting an Afternoon Tea fundraiser on Sunday 7th April at 3pm in the Merriman Hotel. This is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon with a delicious selection of savoury bites, scones and cream, and sweet treats. Tickets cost €25 and are on sale from the school office or outside Burke’s Londis on Friday 5^th April from 11am-5pm. All funds raised will go towards the refurbishment of the Student Wellbeing/Pastoral Care area of the school.

Kinvara Alive is holding their annual AGM (Annual General Meeting) on Sunday, the 7th of April, at 8pm in the Kinvara Community Centre. Everybody is welcome. Please come along, meet the new committee and find out what is coming up in 2019.

is an exhibition to help people to understand what is happening to all this plastic going around in the world, especially in the seas and what we can do to improve the situation here and even more so for the poorer countries who are recycling and processing most of our plastic rubbish. Tigh Sayre’s 10^th – 15^th April 10.30am – 4.30pm. All are welcome.

Volunteer Galway launch pilot programme in Gort and South Galway: are holding an information evening on Thursday 11^th April at 7pm at Gort Cancer Support Centre to launch its new pilot outreach programme in Gort and South Galway.  The information evening is for community organisations in the Gort, Kinvara and Ardrahan areas to find out more about Volunteer Galway’s services and give advice and feedback on how best to deliver the service. The service can help recruit and advertise for new volunteers, provide volunteer management training, assist with Garda vetting and promote events. Continue reading “Volunteer Galway launch pilot programme in Gort and South Galway:”

CALLING ALL LADIES Would you like to take up golf and meet new people but have no idea where to start – look no further; here at Gort Golf Club we have the perfect answer for you! Once again, we will be hosting our very successful ladies ‘Get into Golf’ program. This eight-week beginners’ program which includes four group lessons will commence next month! You will learn the basics of putting, chipping, pitching and the long game in a friendly and relaxed environment. Many of our current lady members have come through this program with PGA Professional, Declan Cunningham – Golfstyle Galway. Everything is provided, just show up and have fun! WHEN: Friday, 12^th April Come along, bring a friend! For more information, call/text Maura on 086 467 4522

Ardrahan Church of Ireland: will host a concert on Sunday 14th April at 3.00pm. Come and join us for a wonderful afternoon offering a wide range of musical entertainment. Admission by donation with proceeds going towards the restoration of Ardrahan Church, with a donation to Multiple Sclerosis. Everyone is welcome.

Burren Yoga Centre: are seeking Chef or Cook either Permanent (all year round) or temporary Sept – May weekends 5 hours per day Fri, Sat + 2 hrs Sun May – Aug 5 or 6 days/week 5 hours per day 2pm to 7pm Burren Yoga & Meditation Centre Apply to dave@burrenyoga.com Or phone Dave 091-637680 More details at www.burrenyoga.com/chef

‘Uprooted’ shows a refugee’s journey through photography. Showcase Saturday, March 30th at 7pm in KAVA Courthouse.  All are welcome.

Spring is in the air and Kinvara Area Visual Arts (KAVA) are delighted to be celebrating it with a fresh new exhibition of artwork in the Quilty Room of the Merriman Hotel!  The exhibition, part of an ongoing collaboration with The Merriman, will be officially launched next Friday 29th March at 8pm by Kinvara native Emer O’Donnell of ‘Burren and Beyond’. Everyone is very welcome, so please do drop in this coming Friday evening, have a drink and a look around!

This year the KAVA Merriman exhibitions are focusing on the seasons of the year. The Spring exhibition will be on view in the hotel until June and will be followed by Summer, Autumn and Winter shows.