Clonaslee is a hotbed of activity with the 70th annual show coming soon

SHOW SOCIETY

This year promises to be better than ever as we celebrate our 70th anniversary on Sunday 8 September. Come sand ee all the animals, dog show, crafts, patchwork, food, vegetables, photos, vintage section, stalls and activities. It promises to be a great family day out.

CREDIT UNION

Officials will be in the community centre kitchen every Friday from 4-5.45pm.

PAROCHIAL HALL

If you wish to book the hall, contact John on 083 4712546. Rental is €25 an hour.

TFI LOCAL LINK BUS

The bus travels to Portlaoise every Tuesday and Friday and to Tullamore every Thursday, leaving from the village at 9am. Travel pass is accepted. The cost is €3 return for adults and children over five years old. You must book the evening before prior to 5pm on 057 8692168.

Bus service from Birr to Portlaoise, Monday to Sunday. Pick-up point is Londis, Clonaslee. Weekday times: 6.28, 10.28,14.13, 17.58, 21.53; Sunday: 8.43, 12.53, 16.58 and 20.23. The cost is €4 return and the free travel pass is accepted. Also travels on bank holidays. For more information, contact 057 8692168.

MOUNTMELLICK LIBRARY

The Gallery in Mountmellick library is delighted to host Tom Joyce’s exhibition Escapes – A Retrospective. This beautiful collection of seascapes, landscapes and still life will be available to view in the Art Gallery, Mountmellick library during the month of September. Tom’s beautiful collection of oil works are characterised by careful composition, thoughtful colour selection and the subtle use of light, resulting in a serene and harmonious atmosphere that captivates viewers’ attention and imagination.

Are you a senior interested in improving your computer skills by recording your life stories or memories digitally? We are seeking expressions of interest for a free ten-week computer course starting in mid-September. No experience necessary, all training provided, suitable for absolute beginners.

The library’s baby book club will return, but on Thursdays, starting on 19 September at 10.30am.

Keep an eye on our social media pages for details of upcoming events such as the return of book clubs for all ages, pop up gaeltacht, events for culture nights and parent and child yoga class in September.

Lego free play on Saturdays from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

The Summer stars reading adventure has come to an end. Drop in and let us know what eight books you have read to receive your certificate and medal.

If interested in any of the above and you wish to register, contact 057 8689382 or email

mountmellicklibrary@laoiscoco.ie to find out more.

PARISH LOTTO

Congratulations to Andrew Horan, Wranglestown on winning the €800 jackpot. The winning numbers were 22, 7 and 1. The €30 winners were Jamie Langford, Clonaslee; Jimmy McEvoy, Slieve Bloom Park; Noah Flynn, Clonaslee; Annamay Crossan, c/o N Dunne; Anthony Blake, Clonaslee; and Seamus Rigney, c/o Hickey’s; promoters’ prize L Murray and A Rigney (x2).

Lotto gift vouchers can be purchased from Dolores Murray on 087 4148093.

CLONASLEE/ST MANMAN’S GAA LOTTO

The numbers drawn were 2, 11, 13 and 15 and there was no jackpot winner The €30 winners were Barry Kelly, Monique Mann, Colm Downey, Daragh Fitzgerald and Gerry Walsh; promoters’ prize D Callaghan.