TALK OF THE TOWN St tegan’S Hall Call 086 3452672 for all functions & parties

Set Dancing 8:30-10:30 in St Tegans Hall. Available: Experienced, reliable childminder available in the Kiltegan area. Non-smoker. Ciorcal Cainte: Monday 16th December Contact: Alison- 086 895 9592 @ 11:00am in St. Tegan’s Hall. 15th December 2019 Kiltegan Community Tynock & Talbotstown Christmas Celebration Sean Murphy Butchers, Hacketstown, Get Your Chimney Ready for Fr. Pat O Brien – (059) 6473211 for all your Christmas Meat, Free Range Santa with POWER SWEEPS You And Your Family are Turkeys, Ham, Beef, Lamb. See in store Invited to join us for Masses in the Oratory Tues, Weds & Thurs @ or online for Deals. Power sweeping from your fireplace, stove or Christmas Carols at The 9:30am Next Week Shop Local. Gift Vouchers Available. cooker. Professional Chimney Sweeps with the Crib On Text in or ring in your order latest equipment. Sunday 15th December Saturday 14th December @ 6:00pm in Talbotstown 085-1132259 2019 @ 6pm Months Mind Mass: Mary Ryan –Talbotstown NO MESS, NO FUSS. Clean & efficient. Stoves also fitted by a trained Hetas fitter. Followed by A Visit From Santa. We hope as Anniversary Mass: Cowels & Crow Guards also fitted. many as possible can gather together & enjoy Kathleen Boland FOR SALE: 07 Opel Corsa 1.2 Diesel with the evening as one community no matter Kathleen Keogh, Graigue, 7th Anniversary & the NCT till Aug 2020 only been serviced ideal To book your sweep or get a quote just ring: where you are from. This is a free event and Keogh family for new beginners. (083) 3927695 Dave each child will get to meet Santa & receive a Breda Cremin, Kelsha, 14th Anniversary Contact: Damien 087 6792761 (083) 1255548 Will gift. Reader: Breedh Murphy Eucharistic Minister: Mary Burke Collector: Brian Murphy

Ecumenical Community Sunday 15th of December @ 9:30am in Tynock West Community Employment Current Vacancies Carol Service Anniversary Mass: Pat Byrne, Tynock 11th Anniversary

*The Hub Shop & Café Assistant Ref: CES 2127555 St. Peters, Kiltegan Reader: Jack Phelan

*Environmental Worker (Kiltegan) CES-2129964, Eucharistic Minister: Paul O’Toole Sunday December 22nd 2019 @ 7:30pm Collector: Paul O’Toole *Club Assistant (x1)Kiltegan Ref: CES 2131170 Followed by fun & refreshments in the Parish *Community Care Assistant of the Older Person () Ref: CES 2131225 Centre. Everyone Welcome. Saturday 21st December @ 6:00pm in Tynock Fr. Pat & Rev. Robert Reader: Nigel Byrne *Environmental Worker (Baltinglass) CES-2131172, Eucharistic Minister: Patti Hegarty Collector: Nigel Byrne Please contact your local DEASP EmploymentServices/Intreo Office to check your eligibility and to apply for this vacancy. Job Reference Number will be required. Sunday 22nd December @ 9:30am in Talbotstown If interested in any of these positions or for further information IMPORTANT- PLEASE NOTE: Reader: Joe O’Brien Please Contact: Paula Boland or Alec McCall (087) 4497731 The last edition of the Focus for Eucharistic Minister: Aine McCarthy 2019 will be going to print next Collector: Tom Cremin Thursday December 19th any ads/ notices for inclusion for the weeks St. Peter’s Parish (059) 6473368 of Dec 19th & 26th must be in by 1st Sunday – Morning Prayer @ 12 Noon Wednesday December 18th . 2nd Sunday - Holy Communion @ 12 Noon 3rd Sunday - Morning Prayer @ 12 Noon Contact us @ The Focus Kiltegan Our 1st edition of 2020 will be 4th Sunday - Holy Communion @ 12 Noon printed on Thursday the 9th of 5th Sunday – United Service for Group in https://www.facebook.com/TheFocusKiltegan e-mail: [email protected] (059) 6473330 Alternate Churches @ 11am January Ads can also be dropped into the post box @ The Community Employment Office in Kiltegan. To place an ad costs €2.00. All notices must be received before 3pm on Wednesday for inclusion that week.

Kiltegan GAA Notes The Hub WHat’S going on: The Annual Co. GAA convention was held in 19—23—27—30 Opening Times: Mon, Tues, Wed 10am to 12.30pm Make your child’s the Co. buildings, in Aughrim on Monday night Thursday & Friday 10am - 2:30pm development more

NO WINNER the 9th December. Damian Byrne, John Byrne, fun! One match Three wins € 200 John Timmins, attended. Damien Byrne was Check out our facebook page for our TRY RUGBYTOTS Una Phelan (seller Fiona Phelan) nominated for many position, but he did not let Thursday & Friday specials! our dynamic weekly play sessions his name go forward for any positions. The enable boys & girls aged 2-5 to develop their social & physical skills Next week's Draw takes place on Monday annual county year book is now on sale at a Our normal menu is available daily including local organic poached eggs, freshly made sandwiches, toasted in a fun positive environment. 16th of December in Talk of the town cost of €10. Due to an error the club Have a free trial session. JACKPOT €4400 sandwiches & locally supplied beautifully baked cakes and submission was not enclosed this year. This bread. Saturday mornings in Scoil Naomh error occurred on our side. THE HUB €5 BREAKFAST Iosaf, Baltinglass. Christmas Draw also takes for Vouchers (Every Saturday) For more details, just Call or E-mail. The annual Christmas draw for vouchers for 083 818 5726 or Get 2 rashers, 2 sausages, egg, [email protected] Lotto promotions & lotto punters takes place on beans, tomato and toast. All for a fiver!! Monday night in the Talk of the Town.

Craft evening every Wednesday in The Baltinglass Credit Looking Back 25 GAA Years to 1994 Hub from 7-9pm - adults only. Take some Union time to yourself & come joins us for a chat We're here to help, with a & some knitting, crochet , etc.. friendly & professional service & The Wicklow GAA co. Convention was held in Lawless Hotel in Aughrim on Sunday 11th competitive interest rates. December at 2.30pm. Attending from our club Michael Foley, Michael O’Toole, Martin Nolan, John Opening Hours: Timmins, Sean O’Toole, Peter Keogh R.I.P. Mon - Thurs 9:30am - 4:30pm. The Hub also stocks crafts which are locally made Friday: 9:30am – 8pm. Peter Keogh was returned as President of Wicklow GAA for another year. He was also elected to including Neantóg skincare, Jo Browne perfume, Saturday: 10am - 4pm. represent the Co. Convention & Congress. Sean O’Toole contested without success the handmade cards — ideal for gifts. Support local. (sub offices are: , position for Irish language officer. Castledermot, Hacketstown, If any group wants to use The Hub for a meeting please & ). The club held their last monthly committee meeting on Thursday 8th December. Michael Foley contact Philip Hanbidge on (087) 2460947. chairman, John Timmins Secretary, Lorcan Byrne Treasurer, Mick Lennon, Eugene Byrne, Nigel Our Members Tea Day will be on the 16th of December. From Byrne, Carol Harmon, Michael Flash Byrne, Pat Keogh, Mick O’Toole, & Martin Nolan attended the 9:30am to 2:00pm meeting. Among the matters discussed was the Lotto Committee to try to get more members & players to sell more Lotto tickets & the Christmas draw. The erection of ball barriers was done by Pat Gartland before Christmas. The stairs & fire escape to the new building was also discussed. News CHRISTMAS AT RURAL REVIVAL The meeting agreed to buy delph for the Senior Citizens Committee. We would like to invite you as we unwrap the greatest gift ever given to A letter for Kiltegan Development Association Ltd. Was read out, they wanted to develop the pitch the world. God's gift to humanity, the and putt course to help the Committee. ultimate gift of eternal life through His Son, Jesus Christ, came in the simplest Date for the AGM was agreed for 15th January. & humblest of wrappings. Join us for Christmas carols & Mince pies! Sunday December 15th 7-8pm Rural Revival, Church Lane Baltinglass. The Village Pantry will close on Friday December 13th What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite! Facebook: Rural Revival Baltinglass for the Christmas break. Contact: Dermot Harmon 086 2761413 What did the stamp say to the Christmas card? Stick with me and we'll go places! We will re-open again on Monday January 6th. Why did no one bid for Rudolph and Blitzen on eBay? Because they were two deer We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our Christmas Whist How did Mary and Joseph know Jesus' weight when he was born? They had a volunteers, customers, supporters and friends near and far a very happy, healthy & peaceful Christmas and hope Drive weigh in a manger! that 2020 will be a good year for you all. Tuesday 17th December 8pm How did Scrooge win the football game? The ghost of Christmas passed! Thank you so much for your support these last 5years and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2020. St Peter’s Parish Centre Who’s Rudolph’s favourite pop star? Beyon-sleigh! All Welcome.