Community & GAA Notes

season o to a stunning start as all 4 Teams in action won last week with both Young Irelands Minors and U-15s victorious.

The Young Irelands Minor A Team easily won 4-10 to 0-9 against Clara, while The B Team won 4-8 to 1-8 away to Tullaroan.

The U-15 A Team were most impressive in strolling to a 6-15 to 0-9 win against Graigue-Ballycallan, while The U-15 13-a-side Team had a hard fought 1-8 to 0-8 win away to Erins Own of Castlecomer.

U-13 FOOTBALL

The Young Irelands U-13 lost out 3-10 to 2-2 to Dicksboro in The First Round of The Championship in James Park last Friday Evening.That fixture was a replay a er the teams played out an 8 goal thriller (4-5 each) in Gowran last week.

They had a chance of winning silverware on Tuesday as they hosted O’Loughlin Gaels in The League Final.

TIMMINS CAPTAINS KIERANS TO POST-PRIMARY

GLORY

Well done to Kieran Timmins who captained the 3rd year St Kieran’s Team who won the Regional Post Primary schools Tournament.

YOUNG IRELANDS CONTINGENT IN DCU BLITZ

VICTORY

Well done to Young Irelands Ben Phelan and Diarmuid Langton who were part of the St Kieran’s Team that won The DCU Blitz a er beating St. Peters College of Wexford in The Final.

EASTER IN CHURCH

Easter Saturday 7.30pm

Easter Sunday 10.30am.

Tullaherin – Good Friday 3.00 pm

TROCAIRE

Trocaire boxes or donations can be handed into the sacristy before masses this week.

EASTER OFFERINGS

Easter O ering envelopes can be handed in this week. The priests of the parish are very grateful for your support.

EASTER EGG HUNT

The Nore Valley Park Easter Egg Hunt is on-going and will continue until 9th April. Come and find all the eggs and claim your prize. Book Online at www.norevalleypark. com (campers do not need to book online)

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to Mary-Ann Booth, Danesfort on the recent death of her brother, Martin Hayes, Leigh, Two Mile Borris.

Predeceased by his wife Margaret and Sister Margaret (Ryan). Deeply regretted by his loving family; sons T.J. and Patrick, grandchildren Sophie, James and Hailey, daughters-in-law Sharon and Úna, sisters, Mary-Ann, Hannie, Bridget, Dakie and Liz, brothers, Thos, Robert and Michael, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw, uncle Dick (O’Connell), cousins, neighbours, Hospital of the Assumption community and friends.

LOTTO RESULTS

No winner last week. Numbers, 16, 21, 23, 24. Jackpot now €6,250.00. Consolation Prizes, Helen O’Hara, Thomastown, David O’Neill, Ballinamona, Joe Murray, Maidenhall, BB Syndicate, Paul Ryan, Blackwell.

KNOCK PILGRIMAGE

“Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 23rd April

Coach leaves from Woodies Carpark, Kilkenny at 7.00am. Cost €25 per person:

Contact: 086 1666547

CAMOGIE

Very well done to the Bennettsbridge U16 team who played Kilmacow on what was a very windy Saturday. A very close game until the last quarter when Bennettsbridge managed to get on top. Result, Kilmacow, 1.4 Bennettsbridge, 5.2.

CAMOGIE

Bennettsbridge Camogie Club welcomes new o icers for the 2023 season. Thanks went to outgoing o icers for their e orts and the new o icers are wished well.

Chairperson: Deirdre Cullen, Vice Chairperson: Vivienne Holmes, Joint Secretaries: Sinead Mackey and Jane Moran, Treasurer: Sinead Wall, Child Welfare O icer: Lisa Mulcahy, Coaching Development O icer: Paul Forde, Registrars: Paul Forde and Jonnie Meighan, PRO: Gemma Morrissey, Health Safety and Wellbeing: Cathriona Dooley, Additional Committee members: Alan Morrissey, James Moran. John Drea, Paul Brennan, Caoimhe Shiel, Linda Maher, Sandra Byrne, Rijan Dooley, Elaine Denie e, Eimear Mahon.

EASTER CAMP

Some places are still available for the Bennettsbridge

Easter Camp which will take place from the 11th to 14th April this year. The camp runs from 10 to 2pm daily. Cost €50.00. Contact Cormac Wafer, 0879466257, or Enda Morrissey 0879343786.

GAA

Junior Football League Champions

Congratulations to our junior football team who captured the junior league with a good win over a tough Galmoy team in Castlecomer last Saturday. First half goals from Ciaran Brennan and a penalty from James Carroll le the ‘Bridge lads a point up at the break despite playing against the elements. A strong second half showing saw Bennettsbridge pull away to win out on a score line of 7- 7 to 1-6. Next up is the championship with the draw to take place shortly. Well done to all the players and management team on a fine win.

Underage Games

A young Bennettsbridge minor team lost out to Barrow Rangers in the opening round of the league on a score line of 3-14 to 1-14 a er an entertaining game. The under 15 team had a good win away to Blacks and Whites in their opening round, while the under 13 footballers lost out to Lisdowney in the Roinn B quarter final on Friday night. Please see the Kilkenny GAA website for details of upcoming fixtures as the season begins to kick o .

Membership 2023

Membership for 2023 is now being collected by registrar Samantha McGarry or any committee member. Membership remains the same as last year. 120 for adult players, 80 for student players and 40 euro for non-playing members. Early payment would be most appreciated as the bills for 2023 are now due.

Buy a Brick Campaign

We are in our fourth year of our “buy a brick” campaign. Thanks to every-one who has supported so far. Anyone new who wishes to contribute please see BBGAADEV@ gmail.com. All contributions go towards club development and repayment of the loan on the club house as quickly as possible.

National League final

Best wishes to David Blanchfield and the Kilkenny team in the League Final versus Limerick on Sunday next.

On-line Draw

The first online draw of 2023 is now live. 100 tickets only will be sold with 700 euro going to the winner. Tickets cost 10 euro. Please see the clubs Facebook and twitter pages for details of the link to play. The draw will take place as soon as the tickets are sold. Thanks for the continued sup-port.

Scrap Collection

The club is planning a scrap Collection fundraiser this month, so if you have any scrap to get rid of we will gladly take it. Further details to follow shortly.

Split the Pot

The next draw takes place today Friday at 6 pm in the clubhouse. Envelopes are available around the village. If you want to play online with club-force please see the clubs Facebook page for details. Thanks again for the continued support.

SPRING CLEAN AT THE GAA PITCH Volunteers needed this Saturday for at the GAA pitch for general clean up, grass strimming, grass cutting, painting and shed clear out.

HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES

The following are the times for ceremonies throughout this forthcoming Holy Week: Conahy Church – Holy Thursday (6.00 p.m.), Good Friday (3.00 p.m.), Easter Sunday (11.30 a.m.); Jenkinstown Church – Holy Thursday (8.00 p.m.), Good Friday (8.00 p.m.), Holy Saturday (8.00 p.m.), Easter Sunday (9.30 a.m.). Confession will be available both before and a er each ceremony.

CAMOGIE

The senior camogie girls got their season underway with a trip to Tullaroan on Sunday last. With a number of players absent due to inter-county commitments, Conahy still performed well in the circumstances. However, the home side proved to be the stronger, winning in the end by 3-10 to 1-8. In inter-county action, Ruth Phelan (Captain), Sofia Kerr and Katie Brennan were also in action for the Kilkenny minor team who drew with Cork on Sunday in Freshford.

Conahy Camogie Club are currently running a Sports Prediction Competition, with a first prize of €250. Cards are €10 and can be got from any committee member and must be returned by Wednesday, April 12th.

The club is also holding a fundraising table quiz in the GAA Clubhouse on Sunday, April 23rd at 5.00 p.m. Tables of 4 cost €20 and all support would be most welcome.

HURLING

The under-15 hurlers played out an exciting draw away to Piltown for their first game in the Duggan Steel Roinn B League on Wednesday last. Conahy led by 1-5 to 0-6 at half-time thanks in the main to a fine goal from Jack Rhatigan. The home side fought back to take the lead during the early stages of the second half, but Conahy fought back well and managed to secure a share of the spoils, scoring 1-9 to Piltown’s 0-12. Conahy are back in action tomorrow night (Thursday) when they play host to Kilmacow in Jenkinstown at 6.30 p.m.

TEAM: Neil Webster, Rory Dunne, Tadhg Hennessy, Camryn Kenehan, Darragh Horgan, Finn Sherman, Rory Rhatigan, Ceirin Murphy, Jack Rhatigan, Joe Boland, Patrick Kennedy, Billy Rowe, Brian Phelan, Adam Morrissey, Rory Sherman, Padraig Quinn, Bobby Dooley, James Byrne.

CLUB LOTTO

The numbers drawn in the Conahy Shamrocks GAA Club Lotto were 27, 34 and 38. There was no jackpot winner so the consolation prize winners were Ann Marie Feehan, Lisa Butler, Eamonn Dunne C/O David Maher, Una

Eustace and Shay Healy. The promoters’ prize winners were Shay Healy, Seamus Óg Brennan and David Maher. This week’s jackpot now increases to €2,700.

SOCCER

Congratulations to the local soccer team Dinan Rovers who were crowned Floodlight League Champions a er going on a fantastic unbeaten run since Christmas. Well done to all the squad.

TEAM: Andy O’Kee e, Peter Harding, Paul Buggy, Michael Bergin, Bobby Gamble, Eddie Delaney, Brian Rossiter, Neil O’Riordan, Mark Gunner, Andy Ga ney, Martin Ga ney, Declan Buggy, Padraic Delaney, Christy Kennedy, Gavin Nolan, Padraic Nolan, John Muldowney, Darragh Dooley, Karl Downey, Tom O’Shea (always injured or late), Paul Maher, Ger Byrne.

CLOTHES/TEXTILES COLLECTION

Castlecomer Golf Club is holding a textile recycling collection on Tuesday, April 18th. Bags can be dropped into the Golf Clubhouse any day between 10.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. from Monday April 3rd, to Monday, April 17th inclusive. The bags will be collected from the Golf Club early on the morning of Tuesday, April 18th. This is a great opportunity to do a bit of a clear out of all your unwanted clothes, duvet covers, sheets, blankets, towels, jeans, curtains, shoes, boots, and golf shoes (no duvets or pillows accepted).

CLUB LOTTO

Results 30th March Nos:3 18 19 28. Jackpot: €8450 Not

Won

Draw Prizes. €50, Conor Hogan c/o online. €25 each Brendan O’Neill c/o online €25 each Mary Condon c/o online. €25 each, Billy O’Rourke c/o Tommy Hackett Hurlers Co Op, Gerry Leahy c/o Online. Promotors prize P and J Cody

CLUB REGISTERATION

With training and games back in full swing please renew your membership asap where possible. Members can now renew their membership directly through ClubZap for the 2023 season and instalment options are available.

CLUB GAMES

We welcome back the bright evenings and all our underage games and training please see ClubZap for training schedules, fixtures and results going forward for the upcoming season.

KILKENNY GAA

We wish Kilkenny Senior Hurling Team and their Management Team and our senior Boro hurlers involved the very best in the Allianz Hurling League Final against Limerick in Pairc Ui Chaoimh Easter Sunday at 2pm.

EASTER WISHES

We would like to wish all our members, players and their families a very Happy Easter.

EASTER CEREMONIES

Mass times for the Easter period are as follows:

Holy Thursday – Glengoole 7.00pm

Good Friday – Gortnahoe 3.00pm

Easter Vigil – Glengoole Saturday 7.30pm

Easter Sunday – Gortnahoe 10.30am

CHURCH COLLECTIONS

The Parish council would like thank parishioners for their weekly envelope collection for the support of each church. Also this week the priest collection will be taken up on Easter Sunday. The envelope is included in the box of envelopes.

ANNUAL GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION

Part of this fund will support the Latin Patriarchate who has been assisting those whose lives have been devastated by the horrendous earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

TROCAIRE BOXES

Contributions can be returned during the Easter ceremonies. Please support Trocaire because it is only when we work together that we can build a truly just world.

CASHEL AND EMLY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES

The annual pilgrimage will take place from the 17th22nd June 2023, anyone interested in the Parish please contact the Parish council for further information.

TUESDAY BRIDGE

Bridge is being played each Tuesday night in Gortnahoe Hall at 7.30pm. If you would like to join or find out more information please contact this number 089 4349106

GORTNAHOE EASTER BINGO

Bingo continues this Saturday at 3.00pm with doors opening at 2.00pm. Over €3,460 in prize money on o er including a special €500 game and €800 Easter special game plus numerous Easter eggs on every game. We look forward to the many visitors and family members home with their families; it will be a great day’s entertainment for all.

Please note the starting time 3.pm

SPLIT THE POT

Congratulations to Ryan Lahart from Dualla who was the winner of €196 in the Split the Pot draw. Envelopes are available at the usual outlets. Split the Pot for the month of April will be in support of the Gortnahoe Senior Citizens. The draw takes place each Sunday at 12pm in Gortnahoe Hall. Your support would be appreciated

BRIGID CAMPION RIP

The death took place of Brigid Campion, (nee Ra er) Coole, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, on March 25th. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Eileen and brother infant Michael. Deeply regretted by her heartbroken daughter Catrina, T.J., brothers Sylvester (Slyvie) and John and Sister Kathleen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

Brigid reposed at Doyle’s Funeral Home, Urlingford with removal on Wednesday the 29th to St. Patrick and St. Oliver Church, Glengoole for Requiem mass followed by cremation at the Island Crematorium. May she rest in peace.

CHRISTINA LONG RIP

The death took place of Christina Long, Glengoole South, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. on the 29th March. Peacefully in Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted by her loving children Gerard, Andrew and Jenise, grandchildren James, Sean and Claire, daughter-in-law Janette, son-in-law

Baz, great-grandchildren Charlie, Harry, Sophie, Oliver, Joey, Lexi, Kyah and Mila, brothers and sisters Ned, Cait, Pauline, Doris, Patsy and Mary, sisters-in-law, brothers-inlaw, nieces, nephews, wonderful neighbours and friends. Christina reposed at her residence on Thursday the 30th . With removal to St’s Patrick and Oliver Church, Glengoole for Funeral Mass, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace.

JAMES HENNESSY RIP

The death took place of James Hennessy, Lisdu , Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny, March 29th, peacefully, in the loving care of the Palliative Team at Fennor Hill Care Facility, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny. Predeceased by his parents, Tom and Bridie, sister Breda (Cooney) and her husband Alan. Deeply regretted by his loving sisters Eileen and Mary, brothers John and Paul, nieces Siobhan, Carol and Maura, nephews Fergus, David and Sean, sisters-in-law Rita and Terry, cousins, relatives and a close circle of friends. James reposed at Doyle’s Funeral Home, Urlingford on last Sunday a ernoon followed by removal on Monday morning to St. Patrick’s Church, Graine, for Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace.

CHURCH NEWS

Ceremony times for Holy Week. Holy Thursday Crosspatrick 7pm, Graine 8.15pm, Good Friday Urlingford 3pm, Johnstown 3pm, Galmoy 7pm, Stations of the Cross Johnstown 7.30pm. Holy Saturday Urlingford 6.30pm, Johnstown 8pm, Easter Sunday Crosspatrick 9am, Galmoy 10.15am, Graine 11.30am.

Easter o erings are now due also Trocaire Lenten envelopes.

COFFEE AND CAKE

Co ee morning and cake sale in Crosspatrick Hall on Easter Sunday a er 9am Mass. Proceeds in aid of the Hall.

GRAINE ICA

Graine ICA are arranging a trip to Monaghan staying two nights in The Hillgrove Hotel from 18th to 20th June. Information from Geraldine 0831360133 or Ann 0872356484.

TRIP

Trip to Westport Woods Hotel and Spa from Sunday June 18th to Friday June 23rd June. B/B and Dinner and tours €550 pps, single €20 per night extra. Names to 0868173843. Deposit €200 before April 23rd.

URLINGFORD LIBRARY

Adult art classes free 6 weeks course starting Tuesday April 4th 10.30 to 12 30. A general intro to art for all levels using a variety of materials and mediums with KCETB tutor Graham Carew. Contact 0567794182 or email urlingford@kilkennylibrary.ie.

CONDOLENCES

Condolences from both the Fenian H.C. and Spa United AFC to the Tobin Family , Main Street on the recent death of Mrs. Josie Tobin.RIP.

SPA UNITED AFC

Weekend results Mens Junior Seanie O’Connor Shield

Evergreen 46.. 2 Spa 4, U16 boys League Division 1A

Thomastown United 4 Spa 0, U14 boys League Division

2 Spa 3 Paulstown 0, U13 boys League Division 1 Spa 0

Evergreen 0, U12 boys League Division 1 Spa 0 Bridge

Utd 3, U11 boys Doran Shield semi final Spa 2 Evergreen

1, U10 Jagger Wemyss Plate Spa 0 Southend 4, U14 girls League Division 2 Evergreen 4 Spa 0. The U10 girls also played Southend and both teams showed great skill.

SPA DEVELOPMENT/FENIANS LOTTO

Winning numbers 3,6,10,27 three match threes Marguerite Dermody, John Whyte and Julia Tobin.

MARGARET READMAN RIP

Sympathy is expressed to Louise Maher, Great Oak, her sisters Anita, Angela and Stephanie, her brothers Derek and Sean, and extended families, on the death recently of their mother, Margaret Readman. Her funeral and requiem mass took place in the Church of the Assumption, Callan and burial was a erwards in Kilbride cemetery.

SEAN KELLY RIP

Sympathy is expressed to the family of Sean Kelly, Dama, Ballycallan whose death occurred recently. He is sadly missed by his daughter Margaret, son in law John, granddaughter Ciara, brother in law, sister in law, friends and neighbours. Sean’s requiem mass was celebrated in St. Brigid’s Church, Ballycallan and burial was in Foulkstown cemetery, Kilkenny.

JOSIE O’DWYER RIP

The death has occurred of Josie O’Dwyer, Ballyline. Her requiem mass was celebrated by Fr. Liam Taylor, P.P. in St. Molua’s Church, Killaloe with burial in St. Mary’s cemetery, Ballykee e. She is predeceased by her husband Patrick and sadly missed by her daughters Catherine, Ann and Nuala, sons John, Eddie and Patrick, sisters Sr. Francis and Brigid Kelly.

MAURA McAULEY RIP

The death has occurred of Maura McAuley, Great Oak. Her requiem mass was celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Callan with burial in Kilbride cemetery. Sympathy is expressed to her husband Jim, daughters Marion, Martina and Rose, sons Anthony, Michael and Peter, immediate family, many friends and neighbours.

DAN GLENDON RIP

The death has occurred of Dan Glendon, formerly of Dungarvan and Wales. We express our sympathy to his sister Brigid Comerford, Ballycallan. His burial took place in Wales.

EASTER MASSES IN OUR PARISH

Good Friday:- The Lord’s Passion in Ballycallan at 3pm and Prayer around the Cross in Kilmanagh at 8pm.

Holy Saturday:- Vigil Mass in Kilmanagh at 6.30pm and in Ballycallan at 9pm.

Easter Sunday:- Mass in Killaloe at 9am and in Ballycallan at 10:15am

QUEEN OF PEACE JUBILEE

On June 22nd, we will hold a special Mass to celebrate the golden jubilee of Kilmanagh Church. Bishop Niall Coll will be the celebrant. The mass will be followed by refreshments and entertainment. All are welcome to attend.

ALONE

Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person locally? ALONE are seeking volunteers in your area, full training and support provided. If interested please contact Emma on 086 083 4393 or via email to emma.heslin@alone.ie. If you are over 60 years and would like to know more about the services ALONE can o er you, please call 0818 222 024.

LOTTO RESULTS

Results for 27th March. Numbers drawn were 3; 4; 14; 29. There was no winner. Lucky Dip winners were Michael Dermody, Pat Brennan Canverstown and James Young Corstown. Sellers’ prizes went to Siobhan O’Brien and Niall Egan.

MEDAL PRESENTATION

St. Brigid’s Camogie Club invites you to a pre-season bash along with medal presentations for our victorious U-22 and Junior C teams of 2022 along with the well overdue All County League 2019 team in Set Theatre on Sunday 9th April at 8pm. A great night is in store, not to be missed. Tickets on sale from any committee member. There will be a door prize on the night, look forward to seeing you there.

EASTER RAFFLE

River Rangers AFC are holding an Easter Ra le with some fantastic prizes on o er. Ra le lines are now available from every player, parent, club committee, club members, Ryan’s Bar, The Pound and Mary O’Connor’s Shop. We will be holding the ra le in Ryan’s Bar Kilmanagh on Saturday 8th of April. Please keep it available for another great night of entertainment.

YOGA AND PILATES

Yoga and Pilates classes with Roisin will take place in Naomh Aodhán Community Centre, Kilmanagh commencing a er Easter. Monday 6:30 to 7:30pm – Pilates. Tuesday 6:30 – 7:45pm – Yoga and Relaxation. Thursday 9:30 – 10:45am – Yoga and Relaxation. Thursday 11.00am – 12.00pm – Chair Yoga.

Cost of 5 week Yoga Block €45, 5 week Pilates Block €50,

Combo of Pilates and Yoga Block discounted price of €80. Booking for any or all of these classes is essential on 085 272 6047.

GOING TO THE DOGS

St. Brigid’s Camogie Club are going to the dogs on Friday 2nd June at 7:30pm at Kilkenny Greyhound Track, James’ Park, Freshford Road, Kilkenny. Come join us on the night, €10 entry which includes race card. Children welcome also but need to be accompanied by an adult. A fun night out for all the family, looking forward to seeing you there.

KILMANAGH NOTES

Anyone wishing to submit news items, events, announcements etc. can do so by email only to elanigan18@ gmail.com. If you have any photos that you would like included, please send as an attachment.

MASS TIMES

Hugginstown: Monday and Tuesday at 9.30a.m. and Thursday 8.00p. Vigil - Saturday at 8.00p.m. Sunday at 10.00a.m. Stoneyford, Thursday at 7.00p.m. VigilSaturday at 7.00p.m.

Friday 7th. Good Friday Day of Fast and Abstinence.

ROTA

Rota for next week-end. 8th. and 9th. April 2023 (Easter Sunday)

Readers. Hugginstown, Saturday and Sunday. Readers arranged through the Holy Week Rota Stoneyford, Saturday. Readers arranged through the Holy Week Rota Eucharistic Ministers, Hugginstown, Saturday 8.00p.m. Mary Murphy, Sunday,10.00a.m. Kay Power. Stoneyford, Saturday, 7.00p.m. Kitty Wallace;

TROCAIRE COLLECTION

We ask that all Trócaire Contribution be returned on Holy Thursday 6th. April 2023 or as soon as possible please.

EASTER OFFERINGS

Envelopes for the Easter O ering Collection are available at the Church Porch. Please take one and return it with your o ering during the Easter Season. This o ering is for the support of the priests of the Parish and Diocese.

DATES TO REMEMBER FOR 2023

First Holy Communion. For Stoneyford School on Sunday 14th. May at 11.00a.m. in Stoneyford Church. For Monroe/ Newmarket Schools on Sunday 21st. May at 11.00a.m. in Hugginstown Church.

Cemetery Masses, Calvary Cemetery on Friday 2nd. June at 8.00p.m. Stoneyford Cemetery on Friday 7th. July at 8.00p.m. Hugginstown Cemetery on Saturday 1st. July at 8.00p.m.

OSSORY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2023 Lourdes Pilgrimage will take place from May 23rd. to 28th. this year. Accommodation in the Agena, Solitude and Padoue Hotels. Price includes return bus journey to/from Loughboy Shopping Centre Car Park to Dublin Airport. Return flights from Dublin to Lourdes; Transfer to/from Airport to Hotel; Full board and hotel accommodation for the 5 nights. For further information and bookings contact niamh@jwttravel.ie or Phone 01 685 2244

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

New Eucharistic Ministers needed in both Hugginstown and Stoneyford Churches for weekend Masses. Preparation Training can be done on-line in your own home with just a meeting in the local church for practical help. Please let me know if you can help. It is also recommended that Present Eucharistic Ministers be involved in this training.

SOUTH KILKENNY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A Lecture on Michael Collins: “The Formative Years” will be held in Mullinavat Parish Hall (opposite Church) on Thursday, April 13th. at 8.00p.m. The Speaker will be Patrick Mannix. All are welcome.

LOTTO

Aghaviller Parish and Carrickshock G. A. A. Draw: Monday 27th. March 2023. Numbers: 29; 11; 21; 01. No Winner First

3 Numbers Drawn. No Jackpot Winner: 5 x €30.00. Winners, Walshe Family, Lawcus, Aoife and Katie Doyle, Carrickshock; Chris Grace, Lismatigue, Joe Brennan, Keatingstown, John Kelly, Rossenarra.

3 x €15.00 (Sellers), James Irish, Teresa Fitzgerald, Walshe’s Shop

HOLY WEEK TIME TABLE

Hugginstown Church: Friday 7th. 3.00p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion.

Saturday 8th. 8.00p.m. Easter Vigil Mass.

Sunday 9th. 10.00a.m. Easter Sunday Mass

Stoneyford Church. Thursday 6th. 7.00p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Friday 7th 7.00p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion.

Saturday 8th. 7.00p.m. Easter Vigil Mass

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK on Sunday 23rd. April. Please contact 086 166 6547 if you wish to travel.

Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock; Coach leaves from Woodies Carpark, Kilkenny at 7.00a.m.

Mass in the Basilica at 3.00 p.m.; Chief Celebrant: Most Rev. Kieran O’ Reilly, SMA, Archbishop of Cashel and Emly. Followed by Benediction and Eucharistic Blessing.

SAFEGUARDING CONTACTS

Diocesan Designated Liaison Person. Ms. Kathleen Sherry Tel: 087 100 0232.

Aghaviller Parish Representatives are: Teresa Broderick and Carmel O’Toole.

LENTEN STATIONS

Many thanks to all who contributed to the Lenten Station O erings during the past weeks. Much appreciated.

STONEYFORD ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Stoneyford Active Retirement Group is planning a 5 day/4 night holiday to Dundalk from 11th. September 2023. Bus to/from Stoneyford; Tours every day; Nice relaxing Itinerary. For further information visit www.stoneyford.ie

COMPUTER COURSE

Course will begin during April in Gairdín an Ghorta, Newmarket. Laptops and Smartphones. If interested please contact Willie Barron 086 839 4349 or Stephen Cassin 085 726 3393.

CONVERSATIONS WITH WOMEN IN THE BIBLE

A Day to explore insights from their stories and God’s transforming presence in their lives. Speaker: Sr. Therese Fitzgerald SND. Venue: Ballyvaloo Centre, Blackwater, Co. Wexford on Friday May 12th or Pembrook Hotel, Kilkenny on Saturday May 13th. More details later/ check out www. ssjg.org

THEOLOGY OPEN DAY

The Priory Institute provides online Theology Courses to degree level. Attend Saturday Lectures in Tallaght or from the comfort of your own home. Email enquiries@ prioryinstitute.com to find out more about the Open Day on Saturday 29th. April.

MILL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

DEFIBRILLATOR

Please note that there is a defibrillator located in the Mill Family Resource Centre if and when it may be required.

SENIOR ALERT

If you need to apply for a Personal Alarm, please contact Sue or Josephine.

COUNSELLING SERVICES

Our low cost Counselling Services, includes One-to-One, Family & Teens, aged 12 plus.

General Counselling: Bereavement, Stress, Anxiety & Depression. Other Counselling Services available: Drug, Substance & Gambling Addictions. Play therapy is now also available. Please contact Sue for more information or to make an appointment.

APPEAL FOR CLOTHES DONATION

Any further clothes donations would be greatly appreciated in aid of our counselling services. Donations can be le into the Centre, please call before dropping o . Contact number for the Centre 056-883846

We received the following posts relating to Ballyline National School

From Maria Dollard

Spent many happy days in Lakyle Art School but we didn’t come home from Wales until 1970 so never went to school in Ballyline. Dad of course did and the poet Ciarán O’Driscoll (whose father was the Master there) did as well, at the same time as John. His autobiography ‘A Runner Among Falling Leaves’ recounts his childhood attending Ballyline and his life in Callan where they had a shop. He still lives in Limerick .

From Virginia Teehan:

My grandmother, Nellie Teehan (nee Hally, Ballywalter) taught in Ballyline from the 1930s until the early 1950s. She was a widow and lived in the Teacher’s House beside the school where she reared my father Eamon Teehan. They both loved Ballyline and had great memories of living there.

Also the following names to go with last week’s photograph of Ballyline National School from 1966.

Photo

Front row L-R

Marian Conan, ( might be John Coonan). Geraldine Coonan, Nellie Lynch, Una Larkin, Jackie Doherty, -?-, Shane Doherty Middle Row -?-,-?-, O Grady , O Grady,-?Back Row

-?-, think Pat Coonan, -?-, Jimmy Daly, Teacher Ms. Treacy Any other contributions would be very welcome.