Askea Parish Community are hosting a Coffee Morning from 10am to 12 Noon on Thursday 10th May. Everyone is welcome to this free event. Why not call in and have a chat and a cuppa…and ask “Hello Carlow. How R U?”

Thursday 10th May this year will be a day dedicated to remind people to ask family, friends and colleagues the question “How R U?” in a meaningful way.

Connecting regularly and meaningfully is one thing everyone can do to make a difference to anyone who might be struggling.

Asking the question can be done by anyone at any place or time, and all that’s required is a listening ear, a little compassion while following the 5 steps

H.. How are you? Ask open ended questions. Choose an appropriate space to talk.

E… Engage with the person. Be friendly, use eye contact.

L… Listen. Be non-judgmental, don’t try to solve the problem for them, just listen.

L… Learn about them. Help the person to seek a solution for themselves, go to the GP, attend local supports services, help-line etc.

O… Ongoing support. Check in with the person to see how they are progressing.

Kildare & Leighlin Co-Op Lotto.

Results for Wednesday 18th April 2018. Numbers drawn 8, 19, 20 & 29.

Askea / Bennekerry had 4 Match 3s. Next week’s Jackpot €19,000.

Winner                                          Promoter

Maureen Kelly                             Joan Fitzharris

Agnes Downey                            James Downey

Ann Crowley                               Marie Lynch

Rosemary Boran                        Agnes Broderick

Tickets €2 each available from Askea Parish Community Centre or Askea Church. Draw takes place every Wednesday at 4pm.

The annual Cemetery Mass takes place in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow on Monday 9th July 2018 at 7.30pm. Car parking for the Cemetery Mass will be available in the Tennis Club, St Lasarian’s School, O’Hanrahan’s GFC and the Hurling Club. The Youth Centre car park in Green Lane will also be available. Only cars with [...]

Kildare & Leighlin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2018 Led by the Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin Most Reverend Denis Nulty. 16th to 21st July 2018. Cost €739. Bookings can be made through Joe Walsh Tours Office 01 2410802 or Askea Parish Centre. Please contact 059 91 42565 for further details.

The Society of St Vincent de Paul – Vincent’s Shop urgently needs donations of good quality clothes, household goods, bric-a-brac and small furniture items. Donations can be made at the Vincent’s shop 46 Tullow Street, Carlow from 10am to 5pm – Monday to Saturday. The Society would like to thank everyone for their ongoing support.