Raphoe Notes
Raphoe Family Resource Centre
New! New! New!
The following new afterschool clubs will be commencing in the Family Resource Centre in the coming weeks-Youth Committee for 3rd Class up to Secondary School, Computer Club for 3rd – 6th Classes, Environmental Club for 4-8 year olds, Camera/Photography Club for Secondary School age and Arts & Crafts Club for 1st -6th Class. For further information please contact the Family Resource Centre on 074-9145796/087-3641503.
‘Helping Hands’
The Family Resource Centre’s ‘Helping Hands’ initiative supports older people by carrying out practical work such as grass-cutting, weed control, hedge-cutting, power-washing, cleaning windows, clearing gutters, exterior painting etc. For further information or a registration form please contact Laura at the Family Resource Centre on 074-9145796/087-3641503.
Junior Jiving Classes
The Family Resource Centre’s jiving classes for young people from 6th Class Primary School to 5th Year Secondary School continue each Thursday from 5-6pm. The classes with Highland Radio’s Terence Lafferty will be held in Raphoe Boxing Club. There is a charge of €3 per class. It is expected that the classes will be very popular so please phone us on 074-9145796/087-3641503 to book your place! Our sincere thanks to Raphoe Boxing Club for the kind use of its premises.
50-50 Bonus Ball
The winner of this week’s Bonus Ball was Marie Porter. Winning number was 28.
To enter the next Bonus Ball Draw please call into the Family Resource Centre in The Volt House before Saturday of each week. Good luck!
Raphoe Boxing Club
Congratulations to Club boxers Dennis Lafferty and Orin McDermott, and Coach Gerard Keaveney who represented an Irish Selection during a 6-day trip to Philadelphia. Both boxers turned in vintage performances on Friday night at the major tournament in Essington. Dennis and Orin recorded hard earned wins. Well done boys and Gerard from all at the Club.
On Saturday 19th November all roads will lead to Deele College Sports Pavilion when the local club will host the Ulster and Connacht All Stars. Head Coach, Gary McCullagh has pencilled in 14 star-studded contests that will feature many Ulster and Irish Boxing Champions.
Sincere thanks go to all the generous business people of Raphoe and surrounding areas for their continued sponsorship of this annual tournament. It is greatly appreciated. First bell will be at 8pm sharp and as a big crowd is expected, patrons are advised to be in their seats early.
A sincere thank you goes to local man Martin Conlon, Cathedral Hill for all his help with boxing club business. It is greatly appreciated by all at the local club.
Carnone Hall – Annual Dance
The Annual Dance will be held in Carnone Hall on Friday 25th November. Dancing from 9PM to late. Music by George Bustard. Admission €8. Everyone welcome!
Raphoe Friday Club
The Friday Club meets every Friday morning in the Volt House Hall from 10.30am-12.30. We would like more in our community to come along and be a part of the Group. There will be events organised over the summer so come along and join in the craic! Refreshments are also provided. Transport is available on Friday mornings and if you require this please phone 0749145462 and arrange.
Christmas Craft Fair
There will be a Christmas Craft Fair in the Diamond, Raphoe from 12-6pm on Saturday 26th November 2016 (please note date change!) with crafts and bake sales all day. Santa will also be arriving. The switching on of the town’s Christmas lights will take place at 5pm approximately. A great fun day for all the family! For details on stalls please telephone The Volt House Reception on 074-9173966. Stalls will cost €20. Come and support this community event.
