Community Diary (Duplicate)

Advent In the Carmelite Church, Moate Co. Westmeath begins on Wednesday, 10th December with Taizé Prayer Service 8pm to 9pm. An hour of quiet prayer, music, reflection and refreshment as we prepare for the coming of Christmas. All Welcome. Also, Christmas shop now open Monday to Saturday – 10am to 5pm A wide range of Christmas Gifts & Religious Items available: Cribs, Candles, Wreaths and more.

St. Michael’s Christmas Market and Craft Fair is at Tullynally Castle & Gardens, Castlepollard on 13th & 14th December from 11am – 4pm. A real Christmas treat for all the family. Craft stalls, hot food and drink, plus Santa will visit from 2 – 3pm. Free Entry.

Ferbane Christmas Market & Lights is this Sunday from 3pm – 7pm. Live music, over 40 stalls & visit Santa in his grotto. Sensory friendly quieter time between 2.30 & 3pm. See Ferbane Christmas on Facebook for more.

Cliona Hagen Christmas Concert is in Tuar Ard in Moate on Sunday 7th Dec. Get in the Christmas spirit with all the classic Christmas hits as Cliona performs them with the amazing Sheerin family band. Tickets on sale from the theatre or online from tuarard.ie

Dochas Offaly Cancer Support Annual Ladies Dinner takes place on Friday 5th December in the Tullamore Court Hotel at 6.30pm for champagne reception with dinner at 7.30pm. Tickets available from Teach Dochas 057 932 8268. Proceeds to Dochas Offaly.

Moate Community Association Christmas Bingo returns on Wednesday (19th November) at 8pm in Moate Community Hall. Big prizes each week of €5750, including Jackpot of €1000, Page 10 €1000 & Flyer games €400, plus ‘Sit beside prizes’ for even more chances to win! See Moate Sports and Recreation Facebook.

Coralstown, Kinnegad GAA are holding their Monster Christmas Drive-in Bingo at Kinnegad GAA Grounds on Sunday 30th 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.

Michael English Christmas Church Concert is on Friday 5th December at 8pm in St. Brigid's Church, Ballinakill. Tickets from Eventbrite. Ie & Portlaoise Parish Centre.