| Doon Community Council:
Scrap Metal Collection: Thanks to those who contributed items to our annual scrap metal collection, to everyone who assisted on the day and to those who helped with collecting items. A total of 33 tonnes was collected and €4915 was raised. The collection is planned again for October 2018. Thanks also to Doon Vintage Club for their recent donation of €1000. All money goes towards the daily running of the Community Centre and repayments on the remaining loan.
Progressive 45 Card Drive resumes in the Fr. McGrath Hall on Sunday 5th November at 8pm
Church Gate Collection for the running of the community centre takes place on the weekend of 18th-19th November after all Masses. Your support would be appreciated hall from 8pm. All are welcome to attend, including new comers. Doon community council would like to thank every who took part in our Halloween walk and disco on the 29th of October, anyone who helped on the day and especially Mike Holmes who was our storyteller on the day. We had a successful evening with over 50 children taking part and we hope to see ye again next year. |
| Backstage Academy Drama Workshop:
The Drama Workshop for 7-13 year olds organised by Backstage-Ireland runs at Doon Community Centre on Fridays from 3.15pm-4.15pm.There are two vacancies for new starters to begin following the Halloween break on Friday,10th November. To book one of the places, come along on 10th or contact Backstage on 091-375381 or e-mail backstageireland@eircom.net. |
| If you have anything you would like to place in the newsletter please contact Michael P McNamara either by email at downtheroad9@hotmail.com or through phone/text at (087) 6764345. Hand written notes can be left in at the community centre anytime Monday to Friday, between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Notes for the next issue have to be emailed, texted or left into the community centre by Wednesday the 29th of November. Our next issue will be available in Doon on Friday, 1st of December.
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| Functional Kettlebell Conditioning:
Doon Community Centre: Monday 9.30 a.m. and Wednesday 7.30 p.m. €45/6 consecutive classes or €8 pay as you go. Contact Marie at 0879701125. Email: fkclimerick@gmail.com.
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| Doon Study Hub:
Doon Study Hub: New 4 week study package beginning November 7th – November 30th. Opening hours Tuesday 4pm-8pm Wednesday 3.30 – 7.30pm Thursday 3.30 – 7.30pm For more information regarding any of the above please contact us on any of the following: Facebook – Doon Study Hub Email – doonstudyhub@gmail.com
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| Post Office:
The new smart account is now available at Doon post Office. Do your AIB Bankimg also. Pay your bills without fees. Thank you for your support. |
| Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2017:
If you would like to get involved in this years appeal please pick up a leaflet in any of the shops and get filling. Donations also accepted and a box will be filled on your behalf. Filled boxes need to be ready no later than Friday 17th November and can be dropped into any of the schools. Volunteers also welcome at the depot in Limerick from the 13th to 23rd November. Any inquiries please call Norah Collins on 087 9384583 |
| The Local:
Sun 12th – Mad Mick from 7pm
Sun 19th – Tommy McCauley from 7pm
Sun 3rd Dec – Stone Throwers from 7pm Now taking bookings for 2018, call us on 061 380168 if you are planning a party
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| Doon Convent Redevelopment Project:
Update: Initial funding has been approved for Environmental Walk around farm perimeter; work to begin next Spring. Funding approved and tendering is in process for Social Farming project. Master plan for whole site is being prepared and will in due course be available for viewing. It is envisaged that work be progressed in three phases – 1) Farm, 2) Convent building, 3) School building. Clean up of farmyard is being done by local volunteers. Many thanks to those who have helped to date.
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| Doon Study Hub Cont:
Starting Monday 6st of November.
Maths Grinds Classes at Doon Study Hub
Junior Cert HL Paper 1: 8 week course Max class size 6 Mondays 18:00-18:50 €90
Leaving Cert OL Paper 1: 8 week course Max class size 4 Mondays 19:00-19:55 €120
One to One Leaving Cert HL grinds also available.
Places very limited. To book your place or for more information contact 0851396896
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| Thump Boxing:
Taking place Mondays at 8pm in the Doon Community Centre. €7.00 per class. For further information please contact Lisa O’ Riordan at 087 9249390. |
| Doon Social Dancing:
Takes place every Wednesday in the Fr. McGrath hall from 8pm. All are welcome to attend, including new comers.
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| Kellys Travels:
Changes to Kelly Travel City Centre Bus Service the bus will now depart William St at 3pm Every Saturday €5 Return €3 single
10.40am Ayle, 10.45am Toem,10.50am Cappawhite Square, 11.00am Doon Bus Park, 11.05am Doon Assumption Terrace, 11.10am Cappamore Church 11.15am Eyon Cross
Departs William Street at 3.00pm
This Route will also operate on a Thursday from 16th November 2017 at the following times. €5 return €3 single
09.40am Ayle, 09.45am Toem, 09.50am Cappawhite Square, 10.00am Doon Bus Park, 10.05am Doon Assumption Terrace, 10.10am Cappamore Church 10.15am Eyon Cross
Departs William Street at 1.30pm.
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| Doon Credit Union:
Doon Credit Union would like to congratulate Anna Moore who won a car in the Tipperary Credit Union Car Draw. Our Opening Hours are as follows: Wednesday: 1.30 – 5.30p.m. Thursday: 9.30- 5.30 p.m. (Closed for lunch between 12.30 and 1.30 p.m.) Friday: 9.30-5.30p.m. (Closed for lunch between 12.30 and 1.30 p.m.) |
| ISSUE N0.13 1st November 2017 FREE. Please take one. |