Band Aid

The newly reformed Churchtown Pipe Band will hold their AGM in Castlemitchell Hall this Saturday 30th August at 8pm. New members and anyone in the community wishing to help out with the band are most welcome.

Learn to Dance

Learn to Dance

Make Friends

Have Fun

Improve Co-ordination

Build Confidence

Classes from Age 3 up to professional level

Principal Sinead Dunbar, fully qualified and registered teacher of :The Royal Academy of Dance and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance

The French Connection

As part of the twinning arrangement between Athy and Grandvilliers today 18 students arrived in Athy to spend three weeks on work placement on farms and equestrian related locations. The Lifelong Learning Program (EACEA) & MFR Songeons- Equine & Traditional Agriculture programme and the twinning committees of the two towns are very obliged to the host families who are giving these young people the opportunity and strengthening the links between our two towns. Anybody interested in participating in future twinning activities should contact the twinning committee or Athy Town Council. We will be glad to pass on expressions of interest at athylive@rdaly.net

Rugby Season Starts

Visit our Website www.athyrugbyclub.com

For all the latest news and information

NEW RUGBY SEASON

BEGINNERS AND EXPERIENCED PLAYERS OF ALL LEVELS WELCOME

All Age Groups Catered For By Qualified Coaches

Under 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12’s – Mini’s

Under 13, 14, 16’s – Youth

Senior I, II, III and Under 18, 20’s “AC Pirates”

TRAINING STARTS Now at The Showgrounds

YOUTH’s - WEDNESDAY (7.30PM) and SATURDAY (11.30am)

MINI’s + U13’s – THURSDAY (7PM) and SATURDAY (10AM)

U18’s and U20’s - TUESDAY and THURSDAY (7.45PM)

SPECIAL OPEN / REGISTRATION DAY

For YOUTH and MINI sections

SATURDAY 6^th SEPTEMBER 2008 – 10 -12AM

Parents and anyone else interested in getting involved in the club either as a coach, administrator, club member or supporter will be most welcome.

Rheban GFC Race Night

Rheban GFC are holding a race night on Saturday 30th August 2008 in aid of our underage section of the th club.

As this is a very important part of our club we would appreciate all the support we can get. Our undarage committe are doing tremendous work and appreciate all your support.

We are urging all to come along and enjoy a great night of Racing.

Wider Options

Athy Community College’s Wider Options courses commence in September and include Art, French Communications, Computerised Accounts and Computers for beginners and advanced students. All these courses can be done to achieve a FETAC award if desired but this is optional. To register or find out more call in, phone 059 86 31663 or e-ma mail@athycollege.ie as soon as possible

Athy Tuesday Market- 19th August

Due to the current inclement weather forecast and levels of flooding at the Back Square and local roads, Athy Town Council wishes to advise all stall holders, traders and their customers that the operation of the market is suspended this Tuesday (19th August).

The decision been taken in the interest of public health & safety and in consultation with local Gardai & Civil Defence.

Hometown Hero

Congratulations to John Joe Joyce who performed so well in the boxing ring today in Beijing. John Joe equalled his opponent on points and was defeated by the judges decision. A most dramatic, energetic and heartbraking performance from the St. Michael’s boxer who brought international acclaim to the club, the town and the country. A true champion and future contender for London 2012.

Provisional Night Class List

Below is a provisional list of Adult Education Evening Classes which may be on offer at Athy Community College. Final list will be available shortly:

Athy Community College

Athy, Co. Kildare

Tel: 059-8631663 / Fax: 059- 8632211

Email: mail@athycollege.ie

Principal: Mr. Richard Daly Deputy Principal:

COURSE TITLE DAY TIME WEEKS FEE (€)

Art and Oil Painting Wed 7.30-9.30 p.m. 9 Weeks 90

Spanish for Improvers Wed 7.30-9.30 p.m. 9 Weeks 90

Spanish for Beginners Wed 7.30-9.30 p.m. 9 Weeks 90

Cookery Wed 7.30-9.30 p.m. 6 Weeks 60

Yoga Wed 7.30-9.30 p.m. 9 Weeks 90

Introduction for Works for Windows Wed 7.30-9.30 p.m. 9 Weeks 90

Computers for Improvers Wed 7.30-9.30 p.m. 9 Weeks 90

English as a 2^nd Language Wed 7.30-9.30 p.m. 9 Weeks 90

English as a 2^nd Language Wed 7.30-9.30 p.m. 9 Weeks 90

Sign Language Wed 7.30-9.30 p.m. 9 Weeks 90

Interior Design Thurs 7.30-9.30 p.m. 8 Weeks 80

Computers for Beginners Thurs 7.30-9.30 p.m. 9 Weeks 90

Digital Photography Thurs 7.30-9.30 p.m. 9 Weeks 90

Wine Tasting Thurs 7.30-9.30 p.m. 9 Weeks 90

Contact: Mr. Richard Daly (059-8631663) - Principal

Email: mail@athycollege.ie

Enrolment Venue: Athy Community College

Enrolment Date: 10^th September 2008

Enrolment Time: Between 7.00 – 9.00 p.m.

Classes Begin: 24^th September 2008

Slua Nua exhibition

16th September - 27th September 2008 Opening night: Thursday 18th Sept' 7-9pm ATHY LIBRARY ,EMILY SQUARE ,ATHY TOWN CENTER .

Slua Nua artists are from different nationalities, age groups and thus different viewpoints. The members are Sandra Petit-Frere, Ben Pateman, Lynda Tobin-Howes and Helena Zeeman. This exhibition is a comment on current social issues regarding women's identity from religion to feminism and how in this post-feminist era, 40 years since the construction of modern feminist thought began, women view themselves. The challenge to the artists and community lies in visiting our own convictions and often conflicting understanding of women's role in the community and society. We want to look at how mothers' roles have changed and at women's sense of worth and identity in a society that is moving away from a religious value system towards a materialistic one and also how most young women regard feminism as yesterdays fashion, an antiquated philosophy that hangs neglected like the hippy beads in the back of their mothers' closets. But the philosophy of feminism is not dead, all of us to one degree or another have become feminists.

With this exhibition we hope to encourage and stimulate debates with a serious of symposiums on the subject ,using the artwork as a starting point for the conversation .We hope to invite' community groups' and individual members of the community to join us.We hope to foster within the community an increased awareness and understanding of the visual arts by creating inclusive opportunities for people to engage in meaningful exchanges between the artist and the public .Please contact the library for times and dates .

QUOTES FROM THE ARTISTS

Helena Zeeman "I am an artist who chooses to use all media available to an artist to communicate atmosphere ,mood and intention in my work .My passion is the response of the viewer to my visual interpretation of the subject ,My work on ' Womans Identity "is a very personal comment of woman's experience and value .

Lynda Tobin-Howes "The main body of my work is based around "The stations of the female life .By using this as my theme I can show the viewer the 'Sacred Feminine '.The emphasis is based on Motherhood and Childbirth .I believe the power of the female and her ability to produce life is very sacred.

Sandra Petit-Frere "As a Romantic I see the artist as the spokesperson for the age ,who is addressing the social concerns of the day.A successful work of art is often said to enable the viewer to see or perhaps to see differently -if even for a moment .My challenge is to try and rip the veil of media saturation that distorts our cultural self-perception.I use different media each time and allow the concept to reveal the media that will best serve it

Ben Pateman "I Love painting and would encourage anyone to try it ,even if they did not consider themselves artistic .I feel I learn something after every painting I complete which makes me strive to produce improved work.I admire and am inspired by work from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries even though it dose not really show in my work.

Sandra Petit-Frere. email ; petitfrere.sandra@gmail.com

Helena Zeeman .email; hzeeman@hotmail.co.uk

Ben Pateman. email ; benpateman1@hotmail.com

Lynda Tobin-Howes. email ; rooihare@gmail.com

Road Closed

ATHY TOWN COUNCIL

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

ROADS ACT 1993

NOTICE OF DECISION

The Council hereby gives notice in accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993 and the Roads Regulations, 1994, that it will close to vehicular traffic :

(1) Stanhope Place including the junction with the R417 Monasterevin Road and as far as Mount Hawkins / Chapel Lane;

(2) John’s Lane including the junction with Duke Street and as far as the car park on John’s Lane.

from 09:00 hrs on Wednesday 20^th August 2008 to 16:00 hrs on Saturday 23^rd August 2008

and

(3) Ardreigh Road (Local Road)

from 08:00 hrs on Monday 25^th August to 16:00 hrs on Friday 29^th August 2008

The closures are necessary in order to facilitate road re-surfacing works and in the interest of public safety. Local and emergency vehicle access will be accommodated. Depending on weather conditions, every effort will be made to reduce the actual duration of closures where possible. Athy Town Council apologises for any inconvenience caused to the public.

Alternative routes are as follows:-

(1) In the case of Stanhope Place:- via Stanhope Street or via Kirwans Lane / or Chapel Lane;

(2) In the case of Johns Lane:- via Edmund Rice Square;

(3) In the case of Ardreigh Road:- via R417 / Leinster St / N78 / R418.

www.athytowncouncil.ie

B. O’Gorman,

Town Clerk.

Exhibition at the Bay Tree

The Bay Tree Restaurant

on Stanhope Street

is hosting an exhibition of contemporary paintings by

Sandy Kennedy (www.sandykennedy.org)

from next Fri 15^th August until Wed 10^th September.

The exhibition will be officially opened on Thur evening by Lucina Russell. The Bay tree supporting the arts.

"Spirit of Athy" Art Competition

Athy Heritage Centre & Museum
Heritage Week ‘Spirit of Athy’
Art Competition

The theme of this year’s competition is
‘Athy Architecture’



The Art Competition’ is open to both children and adults.


Children’s Categories
4-7, 8-13, 14-18. Prizes will be awarded to 1st 2nd and 3rd in each category.

Adult Category is over 18 and will be judged this year. The winner will be awarded the perpetual trophy and a prize.


All Entries should be sent or handed into:

Athy Heritage Centre & Museum
Art Competition - Heritage Week 2008
Emily Square,
Athy,
Co. Kildare
Inquiries to 0598633075
Email: athyheritage@eircom.net



Please write: your name, date of birth and phone number on your entry.


Closing date for entries is Friday 15th August 2008 before 5 p.m.

Athy Youth Café details to be announced

Athy Action for Youth will hold a public meeting in Athy Community Library at 7.30 on next Tue 12^th August to announce details of the new Athy Youth Café which is about to open shortly in Meeting Lane. Athy Action for Youth identified a meeting place for young people as the most urgent need and secured funding, premises and their refurbishment. It is now ready to report back to the community. Adults and parents in particular are invited to the Library at 7.30pm on Tue 12^th to hear details of the Youth Café and visit the premises. athyyouthcafe@gmail.com