Lillian Fitzgerald, Sec., Athea Community Council Ltd. presenting the White family, winners of the “Lucky Numbers” Jackpot, with a cheque for €9,400 Also in picture is Gerard White, Seller, Dan & Joan Griffin and Jimmy Cleary, Draw committee.

Community Hall Concert

Grand Finale 

The concert was performed once again in front of a full house for the fourth time last Sunday night. The amount of strangers that had travelled long distances outside the parish to see the concert  was very impressive along with the many people who had come for the second time, and others for the third.  Each act performed with the same energy and enthusiasm as if it was the opening night all over again.

One final show remains on this Sunday night November 20th at 7:30pm at the Memorial Hall  which will definitely be the final night. Anyone who hasn’t seen it yet are advised to come as a great night’s entertainment is assured. Its not often Athea gets a chance to showcase its talent and variety and it may be a very long time before a concert of it’s kind is staged again. So please come along, spread the word and help us as we endeavour to pay off the outstanding loan on our community hall for once and for all.

Going Strong

The annual Church gate collection will take place this weekend, November 19th & 20th at all Masses. Your support would be appreciated

Athea Golf Society AGM

The AGM of Athea Golf Society will be held at the Top of the Town on Tuesday, November 22nd at 9.15 p.m. All members are asked to please attend.

Athea C.C.E.

The A.G.M. will take place on Monday next November 21st at 8pm at the Top of the Town. All members asked to attend and new members especially welcome.

Bank of Ireland – Abbeyfeale

Invites you to

“Support your business community” by calling to see local business displays at Bank of Ireland Abbeyfeale from the 18^th to the 25^th of November inclusive.

West Limerick Resources

EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS

West Limerick Resource will be offering a short seminar on Employment Law for Community Groups in the Courtenay Lodge Hotel, Newcastle West on Thursday November 24^th from 6.30-9.30pm.  Delivered by Canavan Byrne the seminar will cover a wide range of issues which community employers should be aware of in relation to personnel management, contacts and terms of employment.  Admission free.  Supported by West Limerick Resource under the Local and Community Development Programme.  For further information contact Suzanne on 069 79114 or email [email protected]

COMMUNITY WORK PLACEMENT SCHEME

West Limerick Resources is now accepting applications from community organisations who wish to be considered for inclusion in the TUS initiative which is a community work placement scheme providing short-term working opportunities for unemployed people.  Participants will work for 19½ hours a week and the placement lasts 12 months. The organisations must provide good quality work opportunities that are of benefit to the community.  Organisations with a proposed work placement should submit an expression of interest form including a detailed proposal on type of work along with the number of participants required.  Tel: 069 77752/77753.  Email: [email protected].  For more information see: www.wlr.ie/tus-programme

WEST LIMERICK SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REGION

West Limerick Resources (in co-operation with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) is seeking local community stakeholders in developing local sustainable energy projects or parking part in sustainable energy training with a view to identifying energy efficiency and renewable energy collaborative opportunities. The objective of the initiative is to assist the move towards sustainable energy best practice in the West Limerick Region.  Community groups or businesses interested in participating should contact Tim Coffey, Renewable Energy Development Officer, West Limerick Resources on 069 66296

or email [email protected]