Geckos and iguanas in Gowran - w/e 5 May 06
Dublin, London, Berlin and now Gowran! Yes, for a memorable visit to a reptile zoo you need to go no further now than our own village.
Courtesy of James Hennessy, a collector and devotee of reptiles, invertebrates and amphibians for the past 20 years, a reptile village is now situated at the Demense. On St Patrick's Day the doors of this amazing menagerie opened to the public and James put his living exhibits on display in specially constructed units. They reveal creatures from a South American tarantula, a Burmese python, a North African horned viper, a boa constrictor, and a Tanzanian black-throat monitor to iguanas, geckos, chameleons and even a Central American crocodile. In their specially heated quarters the creatures are currently being cared for by three employees, Pam, Nick and Thomas. James himself is a native of Callan now living in Bennettsbridge. He is very pleased with the visitor rate at the village to date. He says that children are finding the experience of getting close up to the reptiles fascinating and he stresses that groups are welcome with advance booking, special rates and a personalised tour. The assistants are very informative and enthusiastic and under their supervision the children (and brave adults too!) may have a hands-on experience with the creatures. The facility is open every day from 10am to 6pm. Pop into the reptile village for an educational and entertaining view of these exotic creatures. It is well signposted. As you take the road towards Dublin from Gowran, turn right onto the Goresbridge road at the top of the village. A right turn brings you into the Demense and into a world of reptilian wonder. The web site is at www.reptilevillage.net
GAA – Underage coaching for boys and girls under ten resumes on Monday 8 at 6.30pm at the Young Ireland's pitch. Children must be at least in Junior Infants and have a hurley and helmet in order to participate. Membership forms and further details will be available in the school during the coming week. Well done to the boys who won the first round match in the country cup on Wednesday last against Johnstown. Young Irelands club welcomes new members. If you wish to join contact John Drennan at 086-3025636 or Pat Treacy at 956-7726119 for further details.
LOTTO – There was no winner last week. Numbers drawn were 2, 17, 19, 23 and the bonus number was 20.
ALZHEIMERS – A tea morning will be held on Friday at Byrne's Lounge from 10.30am to 12.30am. COMPUTER CAMP – Here is your chance to learn the art of drawing, to build your own jigsaw, create your own mouse mat, design a tee-shirt and climb your own snakes and ladders! At Teach Mhuire IT Centre computer camp begins on Saturday and continues for the following three Saturdays. The sessions take place from 9.30am to 11.30am, 11.30am to 1.30pm and in the afternoons from 2pm to 4pm. Bookings and further details from 086-0889563
GOWRAN NOTES – Email gowran@kilkennypeople.ie or use the box in Cullen's shop.
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