Community Diary (Duplicate)

Jiving and Line dancing classes return to Gonouds Bar Tyrrellspass on Thursday 29th October from 7:30pm-9:00pm. No partner or experience required. €10pp. All are welcome. Booking recommended. Check out Jivinduo on social media or contact Summer on 085 125 3553 for more info.

Ballymahon Halloween Night Market is on Friday 30th October from 5 – 9pm at Skelly’s Bar & Courtyard. An enchanting evening of local crafts, artisan food, live music, fire shows and family fun. Come dressed up for the festivities and celebrate Samhain. Free entry. See Ballymahon Market on Facebook.

Café Cairde is this Monday 19th October at 2.30-4pm in the Charleville Centre, Tullamore. R35H660. Café Cairdre provides a warm, friendly and supportive environment for people living with dementia, family members, carers and friends.

Offaly Older Persons Network are hosting a Fashion Show in the Tullamore Court Hotel this Thursday (22nd October) at 8pm. Tickets available from Family Carers in the Market Square, Tullamore & on the door. MC is 'The Style Bob' All proceeds to Offaly Family Carers.

Rosenallis GAA Monster Auction is on Sunday 25th October at 1pm at Rosenallis Community Centre. Items include: Timber & fuel, old farm machinery & household items. Refreshments served all day. For auction details, contact: Mary – 086 319 3755. Plus weekly bingo every Saturday in the Clubhouse. Over €2000 in prizes. Eyes down at 8pm. See Rosenallis GAA on Facebook.

Castledaly GAA Club’s Monster Auction – is on Sunday 1st November in Moate Community Hall. Fantastic day planned with a huge list of auction items, including furniture, electronics, gift vouchers, fuel, and much more. Doors open 12pm – Auction at 1pm. Donation of items for auction are also welcome. See Castledaly GAA on Facebook to arrange collection of goods.

Bridge lessons for complete beginners will soon be available across the Midlands this Autumn. A 10-week course finishing in December & January. In Longford (Ballymahon, Lanesborough and Longford town) - Offaly (Tullamore) Westmeath (Athlone and Mullingar). Whether you are completely new to Bridge or 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 087 142 8183.( WhatsApp or text preferred)

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.