Community Diary

The Tommy Godley Memorial Concert in aid of Offaly Hospice and Dochas takes place in the Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore on Fri 20th Dec - featuring music by Ruaille Buaille, Fieldsy and Best Foot Forward. Tickets €25 from willwego.com and the Bridge House. Incredible raffle prizes available on the night.

Tullamore Garden & Flower Club November meeting takes place next (Weds 27th) at Charleville Community Centre at 7.30pm, with a Christmas Floral Arrangement demonstration by Jolanta from the Flower Bar. Plus, a raffle for Christmas Hampers and Christmas arrangements. For tickets & information contact Sandra 087 6051 768. All Welcome.

Offaly County Childcare Committee are running Pre-Registration Training (PRT) for all childminders, to comply with new 2024 regulations. These regulations mean that all childminders are legally required to register with Tusla, The Early Years Inspectorate. To register, childminders must complete Pre-Registration Training. For more information about the PRT please contact Darina- 085 1703 772.

Moate Community Association Monster Christmas Bingo is back next Wednesday (27th November) at 8pm in Moate Community Hall. Huge prizes each week of €5750, including Jackpot of €1000, Page 10 & Flyer games, plus ‘Sit beside prizes’ for even more chances to win ! See Moate Sports and Recreation Facebook.

Ballyroan Community Development present ‘Ballyroan Goes to Hollywood’ movie night, on Sunday 24th November in the Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix @ 7.30pm. Starring some of Ballyroan’s finest actors performing clips from Father Ted, The Field, The Snapper and more. In aid of Ballyroan Playground Fund. Visit "Ballyroan Co. Laois" Facebook page for more info. Tickets available at events 54. com / ballyroan.

Coralstown, Kinnegad GAA are holding their Monster Christmas Drive-in Bingo at Kinnegad GAA Grounds on Sunday 24th November at 2.00 pm.
Spot Prizes on the day include Turkeys/Hams/Wines and Chocolates! Total prize money €7,000 to be won on the day including jackpot prize of €2,000 which must go on the day.

Dochas Offaly Cancer Support Group Annual Ladies Dinner takes place on December 6th in the Tullamore Court Hotel . Champagne reception at 6.30pm followed by dinner and music till late. Tickets are limited and available now by calling Dochas on: 05793 282 68