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The Kilkenny Observer Friday 7 May 2021
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Community & GAA Notes
Kilkenny GAA clubs and Community news CLARA GAA GAA MEMBERSHIP Clara 2021 Membership renewal is now due. Our Juvenile members are back since Monday 26th April & our adults are due back 10th May. It is now time to complete registration & familiarise yourselves with “Return to Play” health questionnaire. This year both registration & health questionnaire are combined in one system called FOIREANN. Please read & follow the guide on the Club website to complete this.
O’LOUGHLIN GAELS SUMMER CAMP ‘21 We are delighted to announce that O’Loughlin Gaels Summer Camp will be back and is scheduled from August 9th to the 20th. Bookings are currently being takenand are filling up fast, so don’t miss out and book early. Full details can be found on www. oloughlingaels.com. Enquiries to Mark on 087 2995892 O’LOUGHLIN GAELS CLUB LOTTO www.oloughlingaels.com/lotto Our club lotto , powered by Clubforce , is sponsored by local business Perfecto Print & Design on the Dublin Rd. Club lotto is the main driver of our club upkeep, making sure our players have enough hurls, sliotars, footballs, cones, poles, bibs and Jerseys. It also contributes to the maintenance of our extensive clubhouse facilities ..without lotto bills just could not be paid. Over the last 12 months much of our other fundraising revenues have had to be dropped. For a time club lotto had to be dropped for the first time ever, thanks yo our supporters at Perfecto Print we were able to relaunch it online and it has helped us considerable over the last few months for facilities upkeep. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT Now we must ask for more help. For the coming year it seems restrictions imposed will prevent much of our planned fundraising. We therefore request all or followers, new members and supporters to play our online lotto. Sign up to only €5 per week for the special deal of three lines ... Or €10 for 5 draws ..or even €100 for the full year (52 draws), with Jackpot prizes ranging from €6,000 right up to €20,000.
FRESHFORD MARY FORTUNE RIP The people of Freshford Johnstown and surrounding areas were saddened last week to learn of the passing
of Mrs. Mary Fortune late of Ard Lachdtain Freshford. In her early 80s and although she had been unwell for some time nevertheless her passing caused widespread sorrow and regret. She was predeceased by her husband Joe and her brother, the late Tommy O’Connell. A very kind and gentle and good living lady Mary was a keen GAA follower and also the horses. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother and a great neighbour and she will be sadly missed by her family neighbours and friends. Funeral mass took place in St.Lachtains Church on Thursday morning last followed by burial in St.Lachtains Cemetary. She is mourned by her sons Eddie and Thomas her daughters Mary and Noreen, her grandchildren and extended family to whom deepest sympathy is extended. VEG BOXES Best wishes are extended to local lad Fintan White Freshford on his intended venture. Fintan is launching his veg box scheme. The boxes will be filled with all home grown seasonal organic produce including eggs and veg. Boxes will be starting in late May and if anyone is interested or wants to find out more please feel free to contact him on 087 9478954 ENROLEMENT With all schools both at primary and secondary level now back open St.Lachtains NS have recently been taking enrolments for the school year 21/22. You were asked to contact the school on 0568832400 or email at stlachtainsns@gmail.com for packs or for assistance. These were also available to download from the school website: freshfordns.weebly. com with forms to be returned by end of March. GRADUATE Congratulations to local girl Ayla Condon who had her graduation online last week. Ayla who is oldest daughter of David and Patricia Condon, Bohergloss Freshford graduated from Waterford Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Healthcare. She is wished all the best in her new employment at Ayrfield Medical Clinic Kilkenny CAMOGIE NEWS St. Lachtains Camogie Club will host a Clothing Collection on Saturday next 8th May in St.Lachtains GAA Grounds. You can drop off bags from 10am to 12 noon on the 8th only. They will take rewareable items of clothing, paired shoes, handbags, belts, towels blankets and curtains. NO DUVET OR PILLOWS PLEASE. Please donate any unwanted of the above items and
support your local club. Covid protocols will be in place. Drop off only. LOOP CLOSED Cllr Michael McCarthy reminds us that he has been informed that Trial Kilkenny are closing the Freshford Loop Walk this week from 4th May for 2 weeks due to essential work being carried out by the Landowner and he says he is looking forward to seeing everyone back on the Loop walk when it reopens POSTPOINT Local corner shop – O’Sheas Newsagents announced recently that they are now agents for An Post Postpoint. You can buy your stamps there, top up with Vodafone,3Three,ie An Post mobile,Lyca mobile or Eir,or pay your bills. Over 130 bills can now be paid at O’Sheas Newsagents and this is a great service for the Community of Freshford and surrounding parishes. GAA NEWS ONLINE BINGO St.Lachtains GAA club who are teamed up during lockdown with Kilkenny Bingo have been bringing you Sunday Bingo each Sunday evening at 8pm. You can buy you book and sheets from Clubforce app. Games can be played through Zoom. Zoom starts at 7.30pm with games starting at 8pm sharp and they hope to see you all there. Both Clubforce and Zoom apps will be needed in order to play. Fantastic prizes and great fun guaranteed. All details will be available on the St.Lachtains GAA page and Kilkenny Bingo page on Facebook. Online Sunday games between now and then will not be in direct link with St. Lachtains GAA Club. For more info please contact Club Secretary Sheila Killeen or Brian Kavanagh. DRIVE IN BINGO It is hoped with summer coming and with some more restrictions being lifted next week that the Drive in bingo on Sunday afternoon will be back within the next couple of weeks. We will keep you advised so watch this space FITNESS CLASSES Fantastic new online fitness class this coming Wednesday & Thursday via zoom. The Wednesday classes will be held for children while Thursday classes will be focusing on adults. Class will be given as Gaeilge via zoom with link available in St Lachtains Gaa Facebook page. Why not join in & ask a friend to join in. Great way to keep active from the comfort of your own home while also brushing up on your Irish. Suitable for all levels of fitness.
MEMBERSHIP With the start of the GAA year in sight it is very important to have membership paid up. Having membership will mean all will be included into potential draws for upcoming GAA fixtures if crowd limits are brought in as a rule. Membership can be paid to any Committee member. PARISH NEWS With the lifting of some Covid 19 restrictons next week masses and Church services are set to resume with limited numbers . During lockdown the church has been open for private prayer each day. Mass will resume on Wednesday 12th May at 9.30am and then be on Sunday 16th May at 11am with a limited number of 50 people. Mass will resume in Tulla church on Saturday 15th May at 8pm with numbers limited to 25 due to social distancing requirements. It is however most important that we continue to wear masks, maintain social distancing and sanitise our hands and it is very important that you do not attend if you are experiencing any symptoms of Covid 19. Freshford Parish website is now live and can be found at www. parishoffreshford.com. They will continue to add content in the coming weeks and if you have any suggestions as always just send an email to the Parish office and thanks to all those who have contributed to date. NOTICES The parish newsletter continued to be issued each week even during restrictions. The Parish office is open each morning 9.30am to1pm (except Wednesdays). If you have a community notice you would like included in the weekly newsletter you should submit details of same in person to Freshford Parish office before 1pm on Thursdays or you can email same to Freshford@ ossory.ie MASS CARDS Special printed parish cards are available at the Parish Office or from Annette at Tulla Church signed by Monsignor Kennedy. You can contact the Parish office on 056 8832843 or by email – freshfordd@ossory.ie. Contact Mongr. Kieron Kennedy on that number or on 087 2523521. MASKS With some covid restrictions being lifted next week and in the coming weeks the wearing of masks and social distancing etc., with be with us for the foreseeable future and we are reminded about wearing our mask at all times in all shops, and crowded places and on public transport. You are reminded that masks can be purchased locally while supporting a very worthy charity. Washable face masks are being made locally and are available
at Dooley’s Electrical shop at The Square Freshford with all proceeds being donated to the Charity ALONE Alone manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or who are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of Covid 19. Professional staff are available to answer queries or give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm . You can call them on 0818 222024. If you are experiencing a personal crisis are unable to cope and need support text HELLO to 50808. Amber Kilkenny Women’s Refuge; If you need confidential support or information relating to domestic violence you can call their helpline on 1850424244 or 056 7771404 or email info@ amberwomensrefuge.ie FAMILY CARERS IRELAND – CARD SCHEME Family Carers Ireland in partnership with An Garda Siochana, the National Ambulance Service Community First Responder Schemes, The Irish Red Cross and The Order of Malta has developed an EMERGENCY CARD SCHEME for family carers. When a family carer has an unplanned hospital admission there is a risk that the person who needs their care and support could be left at home alone and uncared for. The Emergency Card scheme is intended to give peace of mind to family carers as well as ensuring that the person they care for remains safe in such emergencies For more details on the Scheme visit their website on www.familycarers.ie or call their Freephone careline on 1800240724 GROW Are you struggling with anxiety or depression or finding life difficult or feeling isolated at this time, GROW is there to help you. Their Mental Health support Groups are free and confidential and open to all, no referral or booking is needed. For more information on same you can contact Mary on 087 284342
DICKSBORO RETURN TO PLAY Great to see Palmerstown buzzing this evening with our youngest hurlers back in the Boro! Well done everyone involved CLUB LOTTO Dicksboro GAA Club LOTTO Results 29thof april 2021 Nos: 6– 13– 15–32 Jackpot: €2,500– not won Draw Prizes – €50:aoife langain (c/o p & j cody) €25 each niall kiely c/o online €25 each david doheny c/o sam
morrissey €25 each rita long c/o rita long €25 each david kerwick c/o online Promoters prize - paddy maher Next week’s (may 4th) Jackpot – €2,600 RETURN TO PLAY This week will see the return to play, the 26th, parents please ensure you have downloaded ClubZap and joined the relevant team communications for your child’s team. More details on return to play protocol to come soon. MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION Registration is now due and should be in place prior to resumption of play. https:// www.dicksborogaa.com/ membership_products CLUB LOTTO We are encouraging every Dicksboro family to support the Clubs Fundraising efforts by signing up to the Club Lotto. https://dicksborogaa.com/ categories/lotto/products CLUB MAINTENANCE Grounds upkeep and maintenance is in full swing at present getting Palmerstown and James park in top condition. New nets have been installed recently in James Park. Thanks to the volunteers for their hard work and commitment to the club. SAVE THE DATES DICKSBORO SUMMER CAMP 5 Day Summer Camp open for Boys and Girls. JULY 26th -20th AUGUST 16th - 20th Come for one week or both. BOOKING SYSTEM LAUNCHING SOON on Clubzap Link CLUB DEVELOPMENT Great to see the next phase of our club development plans have started with the pitch drainage works on no. 2 pitch in Palmerstown. PITCH SIDE BUSINESS ADVERTS Should your business want to arrange an advertising hoarding at our Club grounds click here for details: https://www. dicksborogaa.com/products For any queries contact any committee member. https:// www.dicksborogaa.com/contact (Camogie contact runai Ted Carroll (086) 837 6544)
KILMANAGH ALICE BRENNAN The late Alice Brennan, whose recent death has occurred, was a popular and wellloved member of our Parish Community. Her passing is very much felt, not alone by her sorrowing family, but by her many relatives and friends. For
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