Leighlin Parish This is a list of all parish and community groups and notices which relate to each. Click on the group name below for more information.
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Ballinabranna Church Choir
Betty Hughes
The Choir comprises of members of the local congregation. No formal training is required. New members always welcome.
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Ballinabranna Graveyard Committee
The Committee is responsible for the up-keep and maintenance of Ballinabranna Graveyard.
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Ballinabranna Pioneer Group
Sally Lawlor
Phone: (059) 9146441
The Pioneer Group provides a meeting point for local members of the P.T.A.A. and promotes awareness of abuse of alcohol…
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Fr. Des Dalton Missionary Support
Mary Dermody
Phone: (059) 972 1231
The Support Group financially assists the work of Fr. Des Dalton who has worked in Equador for many years. Funding…
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Grandparents/Grandchildren Group
The Group has been up and running since 2009 and provides an opportunity for grandparents, child minders and the children…
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Killenane Graveyard
Mrs Eileen Kelly
A voluntary group takes responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of graveyard
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Leighlin Parish Draw
The Parish Draw is one of the main fundraising projects in our parish. The Draw takes place the last Sunday…
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Leighlinbridge Bereavement Group
The Group provides a sympathetic ear to those needing to talk to someone about their loss and provides comfort and…
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Leighlinbridge Church Choir
Helen Lynch
Phone: (059) 972 2607
The Choir is made up of local parishioners. No formal training required. New members always welcome.
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Leighlinbridge Pioneers
The Pioneers provide a meeting point for local members and promotes awareness of abuse of alcohol and drug abuse.
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Lourdes Invalid Group
Mary Dermody
Phone: (059) 972 1231
The Group provides funding for people from the Parish who are suffering an illness and wish to go to Lourdes.…
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St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society
Sally Lawlor
Phone: (059) 9146441
An organisation of lay people approved by The Episcopal Conference to promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Also…
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Tomard Graveyard Committee
John Lawlor
Phone: 059 914 6441
The Committee is generously responsible for the up-keep and maintenance of Tomard Graveyard.
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Ballinabranna GFC and Clubhouse
Pat Carter
Phone: (059) 914 6232
The club house comprises of a large sports hall with two changing rooms and three badminton courts adjoining a competition…
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Ballinabranna I.C.A.
Sally Lawlor
Phone: 059 914 6441
Angela Dermody
Phone: 059 914 6276
Ballinabranna I.C.A. offers an opportunity for local women to meet and actively participate in their local community. It also provides…
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Ballinabranna/Milford Development Group
Deirdre Amond
This community based Group was established to maintain and further develop the natural amenities in the general Ballinabranna/Milford area.
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Ballinabranna Water Co-op Society Ltd
Liz Amond
Phone: 086 862 3741
The Ballinabranna Group Water Scheme was set up in the 1960s as a private water scheme to provide water to…
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Caislean Dubh Adult Dancers
Mary Meaney
Phone: (059) 972 1593
Provides an opportunity for dance enthusiasts to meet up, enjoy a dance, and improve their dancing skills. The Group regularly…
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Community Alert
Martin Nevin
Phone: 059 972 1202
The Community Alert programme is operated in conjunction with An Garda Síochána and promotes awareness of safety and crime prevention…
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Community Games Choir
The choir was set up as part of the community games initiative. Members come from local schools and train under…
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Craft & Knitting Club
Jennifer Harkin
Phone: (059) 972 8549 or 087 831 8156
The Craft & Knitting Club provides an ( opportunity for knitters to get together and learn/re-learn and develop their knitting…
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Fair Trade
Jenny Maher
Phone: 086 053 7236
Fair Trade promotes local awareness of the Fair Trade philosophy of better prices, improved working conditions, local sustainability and fair trade…
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Friendship Group
Ann Kelly
Phone: (059) 972 2013
Anna Quinn
Phone: (059) 972 2201
The Friendship Group was born out of a Parents Group which was set up in the mid 1980’s. With their…
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Leighlinbridge Brass Band
The Brass Band was set up in 2007 with five musical instruments and eleven school children who joined up following…
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Leighlinbridge Golfing Society
Sean Haughney
Phone: 085 107 1115
The Golfing Society organizes golf outings for members to golf clubs in the counties of Carlow, Kilkenny and Laois. The…
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Leighlinbridge Tennis Club
John McNally
Phone: 087 203 0640
The Tennis Club was originally set up in the 1960s with one tennis court. The Club recently renovated the old…
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Naomh Brid Camogie Club
Libby Shaw
Phone: 087 9452070
Kara Dunne
Phone: 086 1700082
Naomh Brid Hurling Club was founded in 1996 when St. Fintan’s Hurling Club
in Ballinabranna and Parnells Hurling Club… -
Old Leighlin Basketball Club
Website: www.olbbc.net
Old Leighlin Basketball club was set up in 1997 to cater for a high level of local interest. The club…
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Old Leighlin Community Hall
Alice O Leary
Phone: 0863358546
The community hall opened in 2004 following years of community planning and fundraising. It comprises of a large sports hall…
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Old Leighlin Tidy Towns Committee
Alice O’Leary
Phone: 086 3358546
The Committee was initially set up to create an awareness of its rich local heritage and environment. It has always been keen…
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Old Leighlin’s Local Soccer Club
Mick/Joanne
Phone: 085 219 2398
Old Leighlin’s Local Soccer Club, Village FC: 1st Team, Women’s Team, and over 35’s. If you are interested in playing,…
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St. Lazarian’s Community Games
St. Lazarian’s Community Games provides an opportunity for young people to experience sport and cultural activities in a fun and…