Community Diary (Duplicate)

Dóchas Offaly Cancer Support Groups “Hocus Pocus for Dóchas”, kindly sponsored by Colton Motors is inviting families across Offaly to join us for our Hocus Pocus for Dóchas Halloween Family Fun Day on Saturday, 31st October at Lough Boora Discovery Park.

Registration is from 9.30am, with the 5K walk/run starting at 11am. There’ll be live entertainment, live actors, games, storytelling, prizes for the best-dressed participants, treat or treat bags for everyone, medals and lots of spooky family fun!

We’re also calling on local businesses across Offaly to get involved on Friday, 30th October! We’re encouraging businesses to get their staff dressed up, decorate their workplaces and join in the Halloween fun while helping us raise vital funds and awareness for Dóchas.

If your business would like to get involved, contact us at info@dochasoffaly.ie and we’ll provide everything you need to take part.

Come along, get dressed up and help us raise vital funds for Dóchas Offaly Cancer Support Group, supporting local people affected by cancer.

Coláiste Naomh Cormac, Kilcormac, invites students to their Open Night next Thursday, the 8th of October from 7-9pm. Meet the staff, tour the school, and experience everything Coláiste Naomh Cormac has to offer. Looking forward to meeting everyone the night.

Coralstown, Kinnegad GAA are holding their Monster Drive-in Bingo at Kinnegad GAA Grounds on Sunday 18th October @ 2pm. Spot Prizes on the day! Total prize money €7,000 to be won on the day including jackpot prize of €2,000 which must go on the day.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play Bridge? Bridge lessons for complete beginners are available at: Mullingar Bridge & Amenity Centre. Starting Thursday, October 8th. At 8:00pm This is a 10-week course. Whether you are completely new to Bridge or simply want to learn the basics, these lessons are a great opportunity to get started in a friendly and welcoming environment. For more information, visit cbai.ie Enquiries to Joan 087 416 0724.

Mercy Secondary School Kilbeggan would like to invite 6th class students and their families to their Open Night at 7.30pm on Thursday, October 8th. Prospective students will have the opportunity to tour the state of the art campus with staff and sample all that the school has to offer. Looking forward to welcoming everyone on the night! More information is available at mercy kilbeggan.ie