Birr Notes

Free Courses in VTOS Birr If you are over 21 and signed on for more than six months you can take a course free in VTOS Birr, Roscrea Road, Birr. Courses include: Introduction to Computers and the Internet; Maths; English; Art and Crafts. Science and Cookery classes may also be offered. New courses start soon. For more information call into the VTOS Centre or 'phone 057-91 21571 and ask for Mervyn Griffin. Birr Social Club Singles Snooker Tournament;- The final took place last Sunday night between Barry Harding (-5) and Steve Lonergan (+25). Steve's handicap proved to be too much for Barry winning by a score of 2-0. In his presentation speech Chairman Derek Kelly thanked all who took part. Darts Draw for The Annual Team Darts Tournament in aid of the I.H.C.P.T. (Sponsored by Brian Whelehan) Town Section (Sponsored by Pat Scully) Results- Nolan's bt Pat Dunphy's 14-10, Milne's (1) bt Simon Wh 14-10, Cherry Tree bt Young Scully's 14-12, Fixtures- Lyons V Nigel's, Pilkington's V The Once Only, Milne's (2) V Tony Mac and on Tuesday 8th. Swan (B) V M. Parlon's, Wed. 9th Barry's V Sullivan's, Thur.10th Cherry Tree V Whelehan's Pub and on Fri. 11th Bulldogs V Club (1). Quiz Night There was a big turnout for the Quiz Night on Sat 26th February in aid of our Development Fund and Tony Flannery's Team won with M. Verney's and D. Ryland's teams joint 2nd. James Guinan won the 1st raffle prize sponsored by Paul Barber. Other sponsors were Birr Oil, Paddy Powers, Pat Guinan, Whelehan's, Birr G.C Seniors, Eleanor Brogan, Henny, M.Verney. Birr Golf Club News Captains and Presidents Drive In takes place on Sunday 13th March. This year's Captains are Joe Slevin and Rita Delaney. Presidents are Tony Mc Tague and Gemma Butler. Ladies Golf Winter Spring League ongoing until 5th March. Inter Club Fixtures for 2011 In April Birr play Mullingar in the Barton Cup and play Tullamore in the Irish Mixed Foursomes. Birr will play Abbeyleix in the Provincial Towns Cup at the end of April. Play offs for the Pierce Purcell will take place in Rathdowney in May; for the Junior Cup in Tullamore in May; for the Jimmy Bruen in The Heath in June; for the Barton Shield at Dunmurray Springs in June; for the Senior Cup at Portarlington v The Heath at the end of June. All dates and times are posted in the locker room. Birr Lions Club Table Quiz On Thursday 3rd March at 8pm in Dooly's Hotel,Birr,table of 4 €20.All welcome. Grow Your Own Food GIY is coming to Birr with it's first meeting on Saturday 5th March in Birr Library at 10.30am - 12.30pm. If interested call Anne 087 0515295 or 057 9124950 or visitwww.giyireland.com. Birr & District Motor Club Birr & District Motor Club Ltd. www.birrmotorclub.com Club Meetings held in Grant's Hotel, Roscrea .All are welcome. Book Club The book club meetings take place in Dooly's Hotel, Birr, monthly. All new members welcome. For further info call 057 9139028. Social Dancing Every Tuesday at 8.30pm social dancing classes take place in Dooly's Hotel, Birr. New members welcome. Birr Youth Cafe Up and running for further information please call 086 3667052. Slieve Bloom Walking Club Slieve Bloom Guided Walks every Sunday all year round 2010. Contact 086 2789147 email info@slievebloom.ie Wolftrap Cycling Club The club's aim is to promote cycling at all levels in the local area. New members are always welcome. If you would like to find out more about the club's activities or to join us please contact Bernie at 0851500519 or Laura 086 8719730. Adult Knitting & Crochet Circle The Circle meets on Wednesdays from 5.30pm - 7.30pm. All knitters and crocheters welcome. Call in or phone 057 9124950 o Mary on 086 8792096 for further information. Weight Watchers Meetings held in Dooly's Hotel every Wednesday morning, lunch and evening. Contact 086 6086067. Dochas Offaly Cancer Support Group Birr Outreach Service is located in Health Centre, St.John'sTerrace. Open on Tuesdays from 10.30am to 2pm. They offer support and information to people living with cancer and their families and friends in confidence. All welcome. Volunteers needed. Training provided. Application forms can be obtained from Teach Dochas on 057 9328268. Birr Art Group Next 6 sessions will begin on Tuesday 15th March. Birr Resource Centre. Composed of approx 15 members, Birr art group serves as a meeting point for amateur and semi professional artists ...many of whom have been painting for at least 10 years and have exhibited widely. Group exhibitions are also a feature of Birr art group. For further info. tel Kathleen 0876819990 HSE Suicide Prevention Service If you are concerned about a family member, friend or colleague and would like some advice, support or information, you can contact the HSE Suicide Prevention Service on 086 8157320 at any time. Sue Ryder Foundation The Sue Ryder Foundation is the largest provider of accommodation for the elderly in the country. They support this activity through their charity shop in Birr. All donations of clothes or furniture are welcome for the support of their work, contact them on 057 91 21227 or call to the shop. Aerobic Classes Aerobic Classes resume on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 8pm in Birr Rugby Club. Pay as you go. All welcome. Birr Mental Health Association The association holds its meetings on the second Tuesday of the month at 8pm in the community mental health centre in the old Convent, Wilmer Road, Birr. New members are always welcome. Farmers Vegetable Market Farmers Vegetable Market takes place in the Marian Hall Car Park every Saturday between 10am - 5pm. Also present will be Heneghan's Nursery and Athenry Foods. St Brendan's Market St Brendan's Market, Emmet St, on Fridays for 2010 at 2.30pm. Birr Comhaltas Set Dancing On Thursday nights set dancing in the Marian Hall, Birr, at 8.30pm to 10.30pm. Contact Donie Morrissey on 0879347968. Classes suitable for for all ages and beginners are welcome. Stay Dancing Set Dancing at Black Bull On Tuesdays set dancing resumes at 9pm. Birr Leisure Centre Aqua fit Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 7.00pm Friday 11.00am. Swim Club Tuesday and Thursday 5.45pm Coaches Paddy and Danielle. Child Swim Lessons Tuesday/ Thursday 5.00pm Saturday 10.00am and 10.45am Sunday 11.00am booking is essential 0n 057 9120343 Adult Swim Lessons Tuesday/ Thursday 9.30pm again booking is essential. We provide Lifeguard and Swim Teachers courses throughout the year. Gym Classes include Pilates, Bums and Tums, Spin, Circuit Training Gymnastics booking is essential. Check out our current Timetable on www.birrleisurecentre.ie.or phone 057 9120343. Bridge Lessons Beginners Bridge Lessons on Wednesday nights. All are welcome. Contact Joe Kerins at 057 9122671.Classes are due to finish shortly and will resume in September. Birr Photography Group Meeting in Craughwell's Pub, Castle Street, Birr, every Thursday from 8pm. Learn new photographic skills, enjoy chat, share information, demonstrations and talks. New members always welcome. Call Joe on 087 6574820 or go online at www.birrphotogroup.org for info.