Candle making and flower arranging for Seniors

A candle-making and flower arranging session for seniors is being held at The Old Hardware in Narraghmore on Thursday morning, 23 October.

It's a free workshop, supported by the County Kildare Leader Partnership, and will run from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

The session will run in conjunction with the cafe's regular Seniors Morning.

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Seniors at Inistioge today

About 50 people went on today's Seniors outing to Inistioge and the nearby Woodstock Gardens, courtesy of Kilcullen Lions Club.

They will round off the trip with food and entertainment in Fallons this evening.

These pictures were sent in by Noel Clare and Siobhan Tutty Bardon.

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Very enjoyable Lions afternoon tea for seniors

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A lovely afternoon was enjoyed by more than 70 guests at the Afternoon Tea and Film event for local seniors organised by Kilcullen Lions Club, writes Frances Clare. 

Everyone was welcomed with a glass of Bucks Fizz, followed by lovely sandwiches, cakes and scones. A big thank you from all the Lions Club members to Kilcullen Town Hall, Fallons, Deirdre Horan, and Margaret and Jim Talbot who all helped to make the afternoon a very pleasant event.

And of course, a big thank you to all who came along. 

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Information session on Seniors Alert

A reminder that an information session about the Seniors Alert Scheme will be held at The Old Hardware in Narraghmore next Thursday 14 November at 11.30am.

All are welcome along to learn how the scheme works and how to apply. 

Application forms will be available on the day and they can be submitted in The Old Hardware for processing.

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A day trip for Kilcullen Seniors

A day trip for Kilcullen seniors is being organised by Kilcullen Lions Club to Kilmacurragh House and Botanic Gardens in Co Wicklow. The date is Wednesday 4 September and the day out will finish with dinner and music in Fallons of Kilcullen.

A hidden gem of 18th century garden and arboretum developed by the Acton family, the Queen Anne style house is now roofless and derelict, but there is a commitment from Government to rehabilitate it under the direction of the OPW, which has managed Kilmacurragh for many years. The gardens have been restored by the National Botanic Gardens

Places are limited for what promises to be a most enjoyable day out. If interested, contact Annette on 087 6320040, Teri on 097 2815083, Siobhan on 087 6166324 or Frances on 087 9746000 before Monday 26 August.

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Calling all Senior Citizens!

Kilcullen Lions Club invite you to a Tea Party & Social (includes Drinks, Sandwiches, Cakes & Dancing!) on Friday 24th May 2024 in Kilcullen Parish Centre at 7.30pm.

Please phone 087 9746000, 087 6320040, 087 2315033 if you would like to attend.

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Strong turnout to Safety and Services evening

Photos: Tracey O'Dwyer.

There was a very good turnout last evening for the Safety and Local Services information evening for senior citizens held in Kilcullen Parish Centre. Kilcullen based Community Garda Jon Brien and Annette Head and Tara Phibbs of the ALONE organisation gave very comprehensive presentations on security and the range of support services available to seniors.

Gda Jon covered everything from security in the home, vehicle security, and internet security, to fraud and scams, bank jugging and money mules. Tara and Annette gave an overview of the many support services that ALONE Ireland assist with to support people age at home safely and securely. 

Thanking the presenters for their information and their time, organiser of the event Cllr Tracey O'Dwyer also expressed her appreciation to all who had attended on a bitter, cold night. "One where it would have been much easier to stay home by the fire," she said, adding that anyone with follow up questions from the evening are welcome to contact her, Gda Jon, or Tara at ALONE.

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Seniors had great day out to Avondale with Lions

More than 40 Kilcullen Senior Citizens had a most enjoyable day out on Wednesday last, writes Frances Clare of Kilcullen Lions Club. The outing was organised by Kilcullen Lions and started with a trip by bus across the Wicklow Gap to Avondale House — the home of Charles Stewart Parnell. 

Avondale is now also home to Ireland’s first Treetop Walk and many of the group were delighted to be able to try out this exciting new attraction. Rumour has it that one or two even managed the slide from the top of the tower! 

There was also plenty of time for a coffee and a stroll around the grounds. Everyone also took part in a guided tour of Avondale House where they heard the fascinating story of the various owners of the house, including its most famous resident, Parnell. The sun shone on the day and all came back to Fallon’s in Kilcullen where the group was treated to a lovely meal. 

To finish off the day, entertainment was provided by John Kelly and Terry McNally. Songs were sung, jokes were told, good laughs were had by all and great memories were certainly made.

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Seniors trip to Farmleigh being organised by Lions

Kilcullen Lions Club are planning a day trip to Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park on Wednesday 13th September for Seniors in our community. 

If you would like to join us on the day please contact Annette 087 6320040, Terri 087 2315033 or Frances 087 9746000 before Monday 20th August as we need to book transport and book places for the tour of Farmleigh House.

It promises to be a most enjoyable day out.

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Entertaining time at Lions Club party for Seniors

The annual Kilcullen Lions party for Seniors was held in Kilcullen Parish Centre yesterday after an absence of three years due to the pandemic restrictions, writes Brian Byrne.

With music by John Kelly and entertainment from a number of the usual singers among the participants, a good time was had by all.

Teresa Nurse from the Lions Club did the welcome honours, and also  thanked the members of the Kilcullen Senior Citizens Committee for their work down the years. People who had passed away over the last few years were remembered.

The organisers also thanked everyone who had supported the event, including businesses who had provided spot prizes.

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Invitation to Kilcullen seniors

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After a break of over two years due to Covid restrictions, Kilcullen Lions Club are hosting their Annual Seniors Social on Sunday 13 November in The Parish Centre, starting at 3pm.

If you are not registered with Kilcullen Senior Citizens Association and would like to come along to The Parish Centre on the 13th, please contact Frances at 087 9746000. 

You are all very welcome. It should be a lovely afternoon where you will get to chat, sing, dance and have a bite to eat with the friends and neighbours you have missed over the last two years.

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