Annual Golf Fundraising Raffle

We may have had to postpone our Annual Golf Classic but we still have our raffle prizes with thanks to so many local suppliers and businesses in the community. If you are a local business and would like to donate to our raffle which is not taking place until our Golf Classic when the new date is confirmed or October 1st whichever comes first, get in touch we'd love to hear from you. This year has been really tough on so many businesses, so we really do appreciate you all donating prizes for such a great community cause. The funds raised in our raffles and fundraising events like the golf Classic all go towards things like the community tennis courts and basketball courts that are there for absolutely everyone in Mountrath and beyond to use free of charge, so thank you from us all here at the Mountrath Community Forum.

Here is a list of just some of the prizes donated so far for the raffle and the list is growing daily so we will update it each week before the draw takes place:

*€100 Voucher for dinner and drinks at Bar Rua, Dublin.

*Over Night Stay at Roundwood House, Mountrath, Co. Laois

*Dinner for 2 at Brilliant Royal Chinese Restaurant, Mountrath

*Overnight stay at the Clarendon Suites, Dublin.

*Rua Research Voucher €100 worth of Family History Research

*Coffee Hamper from the Good Bean Coffee Roastery

*A Bottle of Power's Whiskey

*A Bottle of Hennesseys Cognac

*Case of Brú Beer

*Wine Hampers

*Tea Hampers

*Old School Sweet Hampers

*Fruit Hampers from Rose Cottage Fruit Farm

As with all things this year, we have had to change how we promote our raffle with social distancing in mind. This is why we have brought it online. If you would like to buy raffle tickets get in touch with us at the details on the poster below.

Covid-19 Update

Announcement r.e. Covid-19

BloomHQ and The Gym Mountrath will remain open with conditions

With the announcement of the closures of schools, colleges, and public buildings we have taken a number of steps here at BloomHQ: 

We are open for business as usual and are following all public health guidelines

Hot desks and offices remain available for use but are limited so please book in advance

We have made the decision to cancel all children’s classes in our gym area, but will still be going ahead with adult classes

This is a changing situation so keep an eye on our social media accounts for further updates or contact Regina on 0894135817 or info@bloomhq.ie

We're hiring!!!!

Bloom HQ are hiring a part time Center manager to lead the development of our workspace.

Reporting to the Chairman of BloomHQ, the role will initially be 20 hours a week and may grow into a full time role in the future, or become part of a job share with another individual. Salary will be commensurate with experience. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to  - 

• Managing the day to day running of Bloom HQ / The Convent

• Managing the budget of the facility

• Ensuring the facilities are kept in good order and business groups are facilitated each day

• Organising seminars and events on a monthly basis

• Growing BloomHQs business by actively selling meeting room space, hot desks and offices to the wider business community

• Managing the community resources within the convent such as gym bookings and other room bookings

• Producing monthly reports on center activities and progress

Skills required – 

• 5 years + experience in a busy corporate environment

• Sales & Event Management experience

• A highly organised and reliable person with good people skills

• Good IT competency. Excel, word, power-point an absolute requirement.

Bloom HQ are an equal opportunities employer. CVS should be sent directly to info@bloomhq.ie

The Good Bean Coffee Co is roasting up a storm in Bloom HQ

we are delighted to have our first tenant in BloomHQ, The Good Bean Coffee Company. Check out their facebook page or pop in to see Garry work his magic on those beans!!!

https://www.facebook.com/The-Good-Bean-Coffee-Roastery-377830089380823/

Bridgidine Nuns gift convent to Community of Mountrath

By Ann Marie Foley - 27 December, 2017

“In one way it was a sad moment, but it was a very life giving moment, that it has been taken over by such a dynamic group.”

Clare Byrne at the opening of the new hub

A convent school which educated thousands over a 200 year period has been given a new lease of life after lying empty for more than eight years.

The Brigidine Sisters have gifted in trust their former convent and boarding school premises to the local community in Co Laois. Past pupils including broadcaster Clare Byrne were present at the launch of what is to become the new Community Hub in Mountrath.

Sr Mary Sheehy was present to cut the ribbon on behalf of the Brigidine Sisters. “There are a number of activities planned with societies and clubs, training courses, cultural and sporting activities among them, and it will a include men’s shed and country market,” Sr Mary Sheehy told Catholicireland.net. “It is a very comprehensive project. We are delighted that they have taken it over we wish them every success and blessing in this venture. It is a marvellous dynamic hard working committee.”

The Sisters moved into a house in the community some time ago and the Brigidine, Patrician, and Vocational schools amalgamated into the new Mountrath Community School in 2009. The building has remained empty since then.

The four remaining Sisters work in the parish and SVP, and they have got involved in the hew hermitage and centre, Solas Bhride in nearby Kildare. However, it is the end of an era for the Brigidines who have been synonymous with education in Mountrath.

Speaking at the opening of the new hub Sr Mary Sheehy said, “In one way it was a sad moment, but it was a very life giving moment, that it has been taken over by such a dynamic group. We are very happy with the decision, but yes there was a certain amount of sadness but I think the hope would outweigh the sadness. We began here in Mountrath in 1809 so we are in that school for over 200 years.”

The Brigidine premises transformed into a marketplace

Just before Christmas the people of Mountrath turned out to enjoy a Christmas Market and activities after Sr Mary Sheehy, on behalf of the Brigidines, handed over a ceremonial key to the Mountrath Community Forum. Present were the local Councillor Jimmy Kelly, Fr Joe Brophy CC Mountrath Parish, and Forum Chairman Martin Meade, with committee members.

Forum Secretary Geraldine Moore, spoke of the contribution that the Brigidines made to the town over the last 200 years. She thanked them for their gift and what she called their greatest leap of faith.

Bishop Daniel Delaney set up the Mountrath Brigidine Community in 1809. The previous year he set up the Patricians who moved out of Ballyfin in recent years and their premises were turned into a luxury hotel.

copied from - https://www.catholicireland.net/brigidine-nuns-facilitate-community-hub-mountrath/