Best spy thriller movies on Netflix to watch next

1. Clear And Present Danger (1994)

Tom Clancy lives on through acclaimed projects on both the big and small screen. With the Indiana Jones franchise still going strong, Harrison Ford [pictured] remains busy in Hollywood despite being in his 80s. It’s too bad he didn’t get an Emmy nod for his hilarious turn in the Apple TV+ series Shrinking. Decades earlier came one of the stronger Jack Ryan lm adaptations — a sequel to Patriot Games with Ford back in action called Clear and Present Danger. is time, he gets all wrapped up in an illegal war fought between the U.S. and the Colombian drug cartel. It’s classic ‘90s popcorn entertainment, and Ford never fails.

2. Salt (2010)

Angelina Jolie has also dabbled in espionage cinema! She was magnetic as Lara Croft in those early lm adaptations of the classic video game Tomb Raider, so it’s a welcome return to see her playing the titular buttkicking role in Salt. Jolie is magnetic as a CIA o certurned-fugitive who goes on the run after being accused of being a Russian spy.

3. Hanna (2011)

Prime Video has the series, but the O.G. Hanna can be found on Net ix at the moment. It stars Oscar- nominee Saoirse Ronan as a girl raised in the outskirts of Finland by her dad (Eric Bana), an ex-CIA operative who trains her to be an assassin. It’s a stacked cast that also includes Academy Award-winner Cate Blanchett as a senior CIA agent who tries to track down and eliminate them.

4. Skyfall (2012) e latest bond lm No

Time to Die had its fun moments, but Daniel Craig has done better Bond lms over the years. No. 1 goes to Casino Royale, and a close second is Skyfall, one of two installments directed by the legendary Sam Mendes. Javier Bardem and Judi Dench steal the show in their supporting roles here, and Naomi Harris as Moneypenny is always a delight. e movie’s highlight is that epic train sequence.

5. e Imitation Game (2014)

Benedict Cumberbatch’s star-making role (we’d say) came in 2014. Before e Imitation Game, he was more of a ‘familiar face’ in Hollywood. Now, he’s getting nominations left and right — see: e Power of the Dog, Patrick Melrose, and Sherlock. But his groundbreaking Oscarwinner that is e Imitation Game was gripping from start to nish, as it focuses on the incredible true story of Alan Turing and his team of code-breakers in Britain during WWII.

6. Operation Finale (2018)

Director Chris Weitz made a name for himself when he and his brother brought American Pie to life back in the ‘90s. More recently, he took on the spy thriller sub-genre with Operation Finale, which is based on the true story of the arrest of a notorious SS o cer (Ben Kingsley), who laid the groundwork for the Nazi genocide plans in Argentina — aka the Final Solution. Oscar Isaac and Nick Kroll co-star in this gripping historical thriller.

7. A Call to Spy (2020)

Here’s another WWII entry for you. Gary Oldman won the Oscar for playing Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour. In A Call to Spy, however, Churchill takes on a di erent ordeal as he orders his espionage rm to train women for covert operations, with hopes of taking down the Nazi regime in France. Women empowerment can shine across a wide array of lm genres, so this unique entry is a refreshing look at the dark times of WWII through a new lens.

8. Munich: e Edge of War (2021) Steven Spielberg’s under- rated lm Munich is always worth a revisit. Another acclaimed lm containing the German city’s name can be found on Net ix. As expected, it also takes place as WWII descends on society as Hitler is preparing to invade other parts of the globe. In Munich: e Edge of War, negotiations take place in the city with hopes of averting the inevitable war. George McKay is dynamite in the lead role — and it’s interesting how the Captain Fantastic actor starred in a di erent World War movie just two years earlier, with the groundbreaking Oscar winner that is 1917.

9. e Gray Man (2022)

Watch out: a sequel to e Gray Man is already in the works! Despite its mixed reviews — and rumors that Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans didn’t get along in real life — there’s no denying that the rst lm was a thrill ride overall. Plus, it’s kind of fun watching Evans playing a villain, eh? Last time we saw something like this was Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. In e Gray Man, Evans plays a former CIA agent trying mercilessly to track down Six, a highly-skilled assassin, after a high- pro le mission goes south. I have a feeling the Russo brothers will learn from their “mistakes” with the rst lm and create something better with e Gray Man 2.

2. Sunday’s Illness is elegant Spanish lm from 2018 will steep you in its rich imagery and phenomenally good performances from its two leads. Susi Sánchez and Bárbara Lennie star as Anabel and Chiara respectively, an estranged mother and daughter who reunite for reasons that aren’t as clear as they rst seem. e precision of the lmmaking here is worthy of soaking up for those who’re partial to deliberately paced meditations on pain, love and loss. Masterful.

3. e TeacherKindergarten

Maggie Gyllenhaal gives a career best performance in e Kindergarten Teacher (2018), a drama about, yep, a kindergarten teacher. Lisa is dissatis ed with her own life, which leads her to make some questionable decisions regarding one of her young students. When Jimmy exhibits child prodigy levels of poetry writing talent, Lisa may or may not take credit for it. e Kindergarten Teacher’s slightly disturbing character study might leave you feeling con icted, but there’s no question about Gyllenhaal’s mesmerising performance. Watch it.

4. Mudbound Mudbound )2017) gives you a historical look at class struggle through the lens of a Black veteran and a white veteran who both still have one foot stuck in World War II. Dealing with PTSD and racism in the Mississippi Delta, with a cast that includes Garrett Hedlund and Jason Mitchell, Mudbound’s tempest will rivet you to the spot.

5. Two Lovers And A Bear is lauded independent lm from 2016 showcases the talents of Tatiana Maslany, aka one Marvel’s newest heroes, who’ll be starring in the Disney Plus She-Hulk series. Before that, see her in Two Lovers and a Bear, alongside the similarly talented Dane DeHaan. e dark love story follows Roman and Lucy, two lovers living in small-town Canada. Roman can speak to bears, while Lucy believes she has a stalker. Become swept up in this surreal and thrilling adult fairy tale elevated by the chemistry between Maslany and DeHaan.

CLUB LOTTO

Lotto Results 1st August. Numbers drawn - 2, 22, 24. No Jackpot winner. €30 each to: Ruairí Breen, Dick Nolan, Martin Prendergast, Ray Lannon, Martin Dooley. Thanks to all for your support.

MINOR DEFEAT

The Clara minors ran into the Village on Monday of last week in Larchfield and were simply no match for them, although they never stopped trying. The Village are favourites once again to claim the Roinn A minor title and going on this evidence they will be very hard to stop. They are a very big side and they scored at will here. They led at hal ime by 1-13 to 0-4, all of Clara’s scores having come from the stick of Conor Hoyne, three from frees Clara doubled their first half tally in the second half as Tommy Delaney and Eoin Corr each hit 3 and Padraic Meany and another Conor Hoyne free completed their scoring. The Village kept the scoreboard ticking and ended with a massive 2-32. Indeed were it not for Conor Galvin in the Clara goal it could have been much worse. Conor was very confident in everything he did. Losing centre forward Luke Lawlor to injury didn’t help the Clara cause. Philip Carrigan and Davy Barcoe were others to play well for Clara.

Conor Galvin, John Bergin, Philip Carrigan, Tom Murphy. Hugh Kelly, Davy Barcoe, Alex Firbank. Conor Hoyne 0-5, 0-4f, Dillon Cummins. Joe Power, Luke Lawlor, Tommy Delaney 0-3. Pádraic Meany 0-1f, Eoin Corr 0-3, Daniel Ryan.

SENIOR LOSS

Clara arrived on the Kells Road on Saturday a ernoon with high hopes of upsetting favourites Dicksboro and for a while things were going according to plan. Having faced a strong wind in the first half the Clara men only trailed by four and when David Langton and Joe Connolly opened the second half scoring with two points the upset looked on. But it got ugly from there to the end and the Boro weren’t flattered by the 5-18 to 3-11 final score.

The signs were ominous from an early stage as the Clara full back line lacked assurance facing a strong wind. The Boro jumped into a four point lead as too many Clara backs chose to hurl from behind, never a good idea at this level. Then Clara were thrown a lifeline as John Murphy gathered a puckout, made ground and passed to Paul Cody. Paul’s shot was parried but Liam Ryan was on hand to force home the rebound for a much needed goal. Martin O Connell then equalised and John Murphy regained parity a er an Ollie Walsh point for Dicksboro. Another Boro spurt yielded 5 points on the bounce before Liam Ryan pointed. A further 1-1 put the Boro eight points up but they must have felt like all their good work had come undone in a five minute spell before hal ime. First John Murphy, who had the beating of his man all half, goaled with a lovely low shot. Martin O Connell and Liam Ryan added points before a shell shocked Dicksboro replied with one of their own through Andrew Ga ney. 1-12 to 2-5 at the break.

A er Clara had halved the deficit early in the second half the Boro hit an unanswered 2-2 to firmly take control. Liam Moore and Andy Ga ney were responsible for the majors, the first coming o a long advantage called by the referee and the second following a great catch and strike by Ga ney a er hesitancy in the Clara defence. Liam Ryan hit a couple of trademark long range points but Harry Shine responded with two frees for the city men. Matt Kenny took over the free taking duties a er coming on and hit a couple of scores but man of the match Bill Sheehan added a goal to his four points to really put the result beyond doubt. A late consolation goal by John Murphy was o set by an even later Aran Murphy goal and Eoghan Moylan brought the scoring to an end with a point from the last puck of the match. So Clara must now quickly dust themselves down before facing Danesfort next weekend as they seek their first points of the competition. A loss there would put them under serious pressure.

Team- Kevin Nolan, Shane Staunton, Sean O Shea, Harry Boyle. Conor Cody, David Langton 0-1, Jim Kehoe. Jack Langton, Conor O Shea. Paul Cody, Martin O Connell 0-2, Liam Ryan 1-4. Chris Bolger, Joe Connolly 0-1, John Murphy 2-1. Subs Matt Kenny 0-2, 0-1f, 0-1 x 65, Peter Nolan, Sean Carrigan, Paddy Ryan.

JUNIOR D Clara qualified for the semi final of this year’s Junior D championship with a 0-14 to 0-7 victory over Barrow Rangers on a sunny windy morning in Clara on Sunday. The winners played some lovely hurling and thoroughly deserved the win. The ground work was done in the first half a er which Barrow Rangers led by a single point 0-5 to 0-4, despite having played with a strong wind. The Clara defence were very good and Bill Cody made a fabulous save in that half. Four of the backs were U18 and the experience gained from playing together throughout many years was evident here. A seasoned defensive spine of Mick McDonald and Gary Kehoe gelled the youngsters superbly and the unit functioned very well. In fact Barrow Rangers were held to a meagre two points from play over the whole hour.

When wind assisted Clara rattled o four quick points at the start of the second half it looked ominous for Barrow Rangers and so it proved. Clara won this one at their ease and while Noel Kehoe from placed balls and Ben Nolan from play took most of the scoring honours, everyone contributed. Gary Kehoe hit two monster points from distance and Sean Carrigan, Adam Harding and James Dowling all notched scores. But this was very much a team performance as Clara ran out 7 point winners.

Team - Bill Cody, Alex McDonald, Mick McDonald, Zach Lawlor. Ben Crow, Gary Kehoe 0-2, Ben Murphy. Luke Whelan, Adam Harding 0-1. Sean Carrigan 0-1, Cian Kelly, Conor (Curly) Phelan. James Dowling 0-1, Ben Nolan 0-4, Noel Kehoe 0-5, 0-4f, 0-1 x 65. Sub John Brennan.

CAMOGIE

The Clara senior ladies warmed up for their upcoming league/championship games with a challenge game against Freshford on Saturday, in Freshford. They came out on top by 4-10 to 1-5 and for the most part seemed to be moving reasonably well. A er several games where numbers were a major problem they had 21 players at their disposal for this one and everyone got some game time.

Team - Aoife Glynn, Tamsin English, Laoise Nolan, Aine McDonald. Rebecca Nolan, Katie Ryan 0-1, Joanne Comerford. Gráinne Glynn, Rachel Whelan. Aisling Curtis 2-2, Grace Barcoe 1-0, Niamh Ward. Maria Shortall, Keara Ryan 0-4, 0-3f, Emma Shortall 0-3. Subs Aisling Nolan, Róisín Kealy 1-0, Aoife Ward, Margaret Kehoe, Aoife Treacy, Anna

Walpole.

CLUB LOTTO

There was no winner of this week’s Club Lotto (August 1st). Numbers drawn were 6,19, 20,28 Bonus 11. Play again at www.oloughlingaels. com/lotto. Promotors Draw. 1. Peter Dowling. 2. Marty Hanlon. 3. Nina Nolan C/o Eileen Kinchella. 4. Francis Walsh. 5. Tony Brannigan C/o Neil Loy. 6. Olwyn Bergin C/o Neil Loy. 7. Rachel Loy. 8. Con Moore. 9. Linda O’Leary. 10. Laura Loughnane. Thank you for your continued support

TEAM NEWS

Result. St. Canice’s CU SNR Hurling League.O’Loughlin Gaels 1:25 to 0-20 Tullaroan

This was a good result for our senior hurlers up against a much fancied Tullaroan at Clara on Sunday evening. The Gaels were in control by half time buoyed up by an Eoin O’Shea goal on the 29th minute a er good work by Luke Hogan. Leaving the score at the interval 1:13 to 0-10

The second period ebbed and flowed with both teams trading scores but the Gaels rode out the challenge and added to their advantage by the final whistle with an 8 point win. Well done to all, Lovely hurling.

Next up Dicksboro at the Kells Rd on Friday evening

Hard luck to our intermediate team who lost out to Blacks & Whites

1-16 to 0-16. Not the best start to the weekend games but great spirit shown in the final moments to try claw back the league points. Just fell short but there’s plenty to play for in the upcoming rounds. Sponsors:

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The best of luck to our u13s who take on John Locke’s in the league Final at MW Hire Dunmore on Thursday evening. Throw in at 7pm. Also good luck to the u19s who play the round A Championship QTR Final also on Thursday evening at St John’s Park versus Thomastown. And if that wasn’t enough to be doing our u16 Camogie girls take in Danesfort at St. Johns Park also on Thursday evening. The best if luck to all our teams GOLF CLASSIC

The annual golf classic takes place on Thursday and Friday this week at Kilkenny Golf Club. Tee timesaver fully booked and we wish all patrons an enjoyable couple of days of golf. Thanks to all our contributors, participants and sponsors.

FAMILY RACE NIGHT

Tickets will are on sale for the club’s big fundraiser Family Race night. This is hugely important to help us complete our development goals. Our new floodlights are almost done and our next projects include wall ball and astro turf area, dressing rooms and ancillary facilities. It needs a massive push by members, players and supporters to get these jobs done and help drive our young Gaels to be the greatest. Get your tickets through juvenile players and mentors, adult players and club administrators over the coming days.

GAA NEWS

Congratulations to St Lachtains minor hurlers who had a great victory over John Lockes of Callan last week in the final of the League. The game was played at Dunmore in very challenging weather conditions but the young local lads gave it their all and came out deserving winners. Well done to the team and panel and their management on this great victory .Championship action is just around the corner for them with times and dates for this to be confirmed at a later date.

St.Lachtains junior F hurlers kept their winning streak going at the weekend as they won their quarter final on Sunday morning which they defeated their opponents Dicksboro in a tight game throughout on a final scoreline of 1.09 to 0.08. They now go through to the semi final with fixture to be confirmed.

Team: R Dowling J.Cantwell M Nolan C Bowden C Donnelly J bergin

J Hickey S Burke C Hickey D Killeen C Dalton S Kennedy D Lennon M Farrell S Counihan

The junior team were in championship action on Saturday morning last when they had their first outing against Cloneen in Canon Kearns Park Castlecomer. A game played in tough weather conditions seen the local lads come out victorious on a score line of 3.17 to 0.15

Team: D Brennan S Dawson H Burke C Bergin B Quinn J Maher B Kennedy P White P Donnelly L Hickey DMaher A Ra er A Ra er P.Killeen S Donnelly

BIRTHDAY

Birthday wishes go out to local Hairdresser in the village Siobhan Bergin who celebrated a very special Birthday last weekend. Siobhan marked her 50th birthday at a party with her family and friends in Kavanagh’s Bar on Sunday night last.

FUNDING

Kilkenny Local Community Development Committee recently allocated a number of grants to the County. The Communities Support Fund is supported through the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement Programme. Cllr. Michael McCarthy, a member of the LCDC, congratulated all involved for their voluntary community work. Successful local applications were, Freshford Community Café €12K, Freshford Squash Club €6K, Woodview Residents Committee €3.159K, Freshford Boxing Club €1.1K, Threecastles Community Hall €1K,Freshford Heritage Group €700, Freshford Day Care Centre €1K.

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to Paddy Moriarty of Woodview, Freshford and all his family on the recent death of his brother John Moriarty late of Foulkscourt, Johnstown and formerly of Urard Gortnahoe. Funeral mass took place in St.Kierans Church Johnstown followed by burial in Johnstown Cemetery.

SAPPHIRE ANNIVERSARY

A very special anniversary wish goes out to local couple John Joe and Eileen Grace of Graigueswood, Freshford who celebrated 45 years of wedded bliss recently. The happy couple spent the weekend celebrating the occasion with their family and many friends at events in Kavanagh’s Bar. Many family and friends travelled from near and afar to be with the couple for the happy occasion. They are wished all the best on their Sapphire anniversary and may more years of happiness.

CAFE Loop Café is proving very popular indeed. The Cafe has been open for the past eight months and is now open on Sundays from 11am to 4pm and is open each week from Tuesday to Saturday from 9.30am to 4pm. They serve some beautiful snacks and food from homemade scones, homemade soup and brown bread and lovely salads they have added some new delicious items to their menu. They served beautiful iced co ee also during the hot spell recently. This is a great addition to the village and the community value it and are proud that they now have somewhere to meet with friends for that co ee and scone. The group are looking for volunteers to help with the running of this community café and also more customers and community ownership so that the café is really a community café. The group thank all those who have support the café since its opening. If you have a few hours a week to spare as a volunteer they would love to hear from you and if you don’t have few hours to spare why not call in and support the local cafe and bring your family or friends and help support this amenity.

IONAD LACHTAIN HERITAGE CENTRE

Ionad Lachtain Church, Arts and Heritage Centre is open every Saturday and Sunday from 11.30 to 4.30. Gi s on sale to suit every occasion.

FITNESS

Fitness sessions Boxing/Fitness sessions at Community Hall Freshford. Have you had a diagnoses of Parkinsons; Alzheimers or other neurological condition? If so maybe you are keen to get some level of fitness back or work on you balance or upper body strength? If so, these classes are just what you need. Classes take place each Tuesday from 11am to 12 noon - sessions cost just €10 each and are facilitated by a boxing coach. They will also give you the chance to socialise and meet other people for more information or to sign up please contact Brenda Cooper on 0871369253

PARISH NEWS

Mass is held in the Parish Church each Wednesday morning at 9.30am and each Sunday morning at 11am.wiith Mass in Tulla church on Saturday evenings at 7.30pm.

Notices

The parish newsletter is available on their website every week and also on the website you are free to pay your dues and make donations or any other contributions and you can find out more about it on the website or feel free to contact in the Parish O ice.

Please note community notices for the parish newsletter should be le in or emailed to the Parish O ice by 11am on Thursdays. Parish o ice hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 1pm. Mass Cards

Special printed parish cards are available at the Parish O ice or from Annette at Tulla Church signed by Monsignor Kennedy. You can contact the Parish o ice on 056 8832843 or by email – freshfordd@ossory.ie.

Contact Mongr Kieron Kennedy on that number or on 087 2523521

HELP FOR ALL

Are you struggling with anxiety or depression or finding life di icult 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.

If you can’t cope and need support text HELLO to 50808

SAMARITAN - Whatever you’re going through a Samaritan will face it with you – available 24 hours a day 365 days a year –Freephone 1161Alone is available for older people who need support and you can call them on 0818 222024 (8am to 8pm)

AMBER KILKENNY WOMENS REFUGE – is available for confidential support relating to domestic violence - call them on 1850 424244 (24/7) or on 056 7771404 or email into@amberwomensrefuge.ie.

JAMES STEPHENS GAA AND CAMOGIE CLUB

SENIOR LEAGUE/CHAMPIONSHIP

With both clubs determined to stamp their authority on the game from the start, this first round 2023 senior championship fixture started at a fast pace. A er Graigue Ballycallan pointed in the 2nd minute, inrushing Sean Manogue with a clinical ground stroke, finished a breaking ball to the ‘Graigue net. From there both teams cancelled each other out with some quality point scoring, notably for James Stephens from the hurleys of team captain Luke Scanlon and Ross Whelan. In the 20th minute full forward, Liam Ra er grabbed a high delivery and with a quick turn whipped the sliothar to the upper corner of the net for a 2-04 to 0-06 lead for the city club. Meanwhile with the unrelenting pace of the game and the tight tackling of the defences both forward lines were guilty of some wayward shooting nevertheless, Graigue Ballycallan hit a purple patch shooting four points in the closing 5/6 minutes. In the nature of this highly competitive fixture James Stephens countered with quality scores of their own from Neill Brassil, Ross Whelan and a Cian Kenny special in the 31st minute to leave the scoreboard read 2-08 to 0-10 at half time. On the resumption the highly industrious Ross Whelan opened the 2nd half with a point in the 1st minute. Over the hour it took some outstanding defensive displays by Luke Murphy, Adam O’Connor, Diarmuid Cody and Niall Brassil with solid support from Niall Delaney and Shane Donohoe particularly in the 2nd half to keep a tight rein on the lively ‘Graigue attack. Defiantly the ‘Ballycallan men stayed in touch only trailing by three points at 2-12 to 0-15 as the game entered the final quarter. Team captain, Luke Scanlon put over a fine point in the 17th minute but a breakdown in The Village attack was countered by a slick Ballycallan passing movement down the wing which ended with an unstoppable shot to Gavin Costigan’s net narrowing the gap to a single score at 2-13 to 1-15. Surprisingly, and with much relief for the sizeable Village support, instead of Ballycallan driving on, this set back triggered an awakening in the James Stephens team who responded with a display of quality point scoring registering 8 points in total to the ‘Graigue men’s 2 scores over the final 10/11 minutes. These scores featured some fine displays of accuracy under pressure and from all angles from Ross Whelan, Eoin Guilfoyle, Sean Manogue and Tadhg O’Dwyer (0-02) and a long range finisher from Niall Brassil. A good start to the campaign, with a serious test to follow on Sunday next against Glenmore in Thomastown.

UP THE DUBS

The Dubs thrilling All-Ireland senior football final,1-15 to 1-13 victory over The Kingdom on Sunday week must surely have brought a sigh of relief to the club’s senior o icership, chairman Aodan O’Ruairc, vice chairman, Brendan Lee and under age selector and Kilkenny U-20 medical o icer, Cormac Behan. Both families are steeped in the GAA tradition, Aodan’s father, Aodh O’Ruairc a longstanding member of the Clontarf GAA club, was for almost 15 years the voice of Croke Park, serving as the public address announcer on major occasions. The Lee family has a long association with the famous St. Vincents G.AA club. Brendan played U-21 hurling and senior football for the The Dubs before moving to Kilkenny in the 1970’s. Brendan is also a three times Dublin senior hurling and football championship medal winner with St.Vincent’s. With the result of the All-Ireland final on a knife edge right up to the final whistle the scenes of joy by players and supporters at full time reflected the tenseness of the closely fought battle between the age-old rivals for the famous “Sam” trophy.

JUNIOR “B” Q-FINAL

On Sunday a ernoon it took two points in added time for a strong Glenmore team to finally fend o the challenge of a young James Stephens lineup 0-18 to 1-14 in a thoroughly entertaining championship quarter final fixture in sunny Larchfield. With the scores level at 0-05 each a er 23 minutes a dash from goal by Daniel Power deprived Glenmore of a near certain goal to help keep The Village well in the contest. Glenmore continued their pressure game and were leading by 0-09 to 0-06 in the 28th minute when Sean Casey finished a pass from Stephen Manogue to the net to level the game for the fourth time in the half. Right up to the half time whistle Glenmore continued to pressurise the James Stephens defence securing a lead point at 0-10 to 1-06 at the break. In a high quality, fast paced game with some quality hurling on display from both clubs the young Village side had to work hard throughout the 2nd half, playing catch up to keep in touch with the more experienced Glenmore team. To manage that the sturdy full back line of Stephen Power-Kellett, Sean Comerford and Sean Ruth along with half backs Paddy Keogh, Eoin Deely and Oisin Bateman can take much credit. In attack the forwards worked hard mainly to force fouls for the accurate striker from play and placed balls, Stephen Manogue, to convert 0-09 in total. Evan Buggy contributed positively from midfield with help from Shane Guilfoyle (0-02) and Jamie Byrne (0-01) at full forward. While disappointment was their lot a er a wholehearted display, great credit is due to the young Village players and their mentors, Richie Manogue, Fran Cantwell, Fran Whelan and Paddy Butler for their e orts over the campaign.

FAMILY FUN DAY

The much anticipated Family Fun Day will take place on Saturday evening next, 12th August in Larchfield starting at 6pm. Along with the nourishing BBQ o erings and various sales stalls there will be sporting challenges for the youth and “young at heart” to test their skills -- for some long lost skills, no doubt. With the All-Ireland series done and dusted the family fun event o ers the opportunity for folk to discuss the championship prospects of the club hurling and camogie teams over the coming weeks. The cover charge is €7 for adults to include a burger and beer and €5 for U-18’s with a mineral drink. Hopefully the weather Gods will be kind for a good attendance at the popular club social event. All are welcome.

JUNIOR LEAGUE

On Saturday evening the Junior hurlers got their campaign back on track with a hard won 0-16 to 0-15 victory over the league table toppers Mooncoin in Piltown. Victory was secured with a spectacular 70 meter free from a di icult angle by substitute Stephen Manogue on the stroke of full time. All through the game it was nip and tuck, with no quarter given by either side. Over the hour there were some outstanding individual displays from full back, Ben Lawlor, centre back David Hennessy, Dinny Stapleton and Eoin Larkin at midfield and in attack Ryan Scanlon to secure this morale boosting victory a er last week’s disappointing defeat to Thomastown.

FAREWELL TO FR. WHEARTY

A er serving the religious needs of the St. Patrick’s parish community for almost 20 years many parishioners were disappointed to learn of Fr. Roderick Whearty’s pending transfer to the Ferrybank parish in the recent diocesean changes announced by Bishop Coll. Over the years Fr. Roderick developed a warm, and close relationship with his parishioners and will be missed. However, we send our best wishes to Fr. Roderick as he settles into his priestly duties with the Ferrybank parish community in the coming weeks.

LOTTO

Last Tuesdays numbers were 5. 11. 22. 30. There was no winning ticket. The €40 consolation winners were Lucy Brown, Louise Crowe, Annette Mahony, John Flynn and Marian Devlin.

ART EXHIBITION

Bennettsbridge Art Group launches its 2023 Summer Collection tonight Friday in the Community Hall at 7pm. Months of work on the part of the artists have resulted in some fine pieces. The members are looking forward to welcoming Helen Comerford, artist, who has kindly agreed to open the event. All are welcome!

CHURCH NEWS

MASS TIMES

Weekday mass times, Wednesday 9.30am, Friday 10.30am. Weekend Masses, Tullaherin Saturday 8pm. Bennettsbridge Sunday 10.30am

FRANCISCAN SISTERS

A Franciscan sister spoke at masses in the parish last weekend. She told the congregation about some of the work undertaken by the Franciscans all over the world. A er mass, a collection was held to help the sisters in their work.

LOTTO

31/07/23, No winner of Jackpot. Numbers, 11, 14, 16,24. Jackpot now

€2,050.00. Consolation Prizes, Liam Cleere, Woodlawn, Rosie, c/o Fr Duggan, Pauline c/o Fr Duggan, Adam Barden, c/o P.O., Breda Galway, Castlegarden.

CARDS

Results of Card Game on 1st August, Six pairs shared the First Prize. Alice Kelly/Michael Hanly, Toddy Skehan/Michael Hanlon, Michael Kenneally/Neddie Walsh, Tom Drennan/Robbie Carroll, Charlie Hill/ John Drennan, Annie Lehane/Brian Blackmore. Table Prize, Tommy Hayes/Bridget Murphy. .

GAA

SENIOR HURLING

Bennettsbridge seniors got their league/championship campaign o to a winning start with a good victory over Erin’s Own in Freshford last Friday. The ‘Bridge led by 3 points at half time, 11 points to 8. An early second half goal from Sean Morrissey set the tone for the second half and the lads won out by 1 -21 to 1-12. Well done to all involved. The next game is against Graigue-Ballycallan in James Stephen’s next Saturday at 4 pm. Good luck to all the lads.

JUNIOR HURLING

It was not a good weekend for our junior B and E teams who both bowed out at the quarter final stage. The E team lost out narrowly to Danesfort while the B team were defeated by Tullogher.

HOSTING GAMES

Bennettsbridge hosted the Intermediate clash between O’Loughlin’s and Blacks and Whites last weekend. We will host Clara and Danesfort in the senior league this Sunday. Thanks again to all our stewards for helping out, all help greatly appreciated on Sunday next as the senior game will draw a big crowd.

FIELD DAY

The 2023 Field Day will take place on Sunday, August 20th. A great family day is in store, featuring events such as dog show, Bric-a-Brac, Wheel of Fortune, go carts, face painting, hair braiding, cake sale and barbecue. Hurling and camogie games will be on-going throughout the day. If you would like to be involved or can suggest any new ideas, please contact Andrea Flynn on 087 1226882. Help is required in the morning for set up and also during the day manning the various events. Donations are also required and appreciated for our Bottle Stall, Bric-aBrac and wheel of fortune event. Donations can be dropped o at the following times at the GAA grounds.

Friday, 11th August, 6pm-7:30pm. Saturday, 12th August, 9:30am-11am. Saturday, 19th August, 9:30am-11am.

SPLIT THE POT

The next draw takes place today Friday at 6 pm in the clubhouse. Please see the clubs Facebook page for details of how to enter online using club force. Thanks for the continued support.

CLUB LOTTO

Dicksboro GAA Club LOTTO Results 3rd August 2023. Nos: 17 18 30

32. Jackpot: €11,150 Not Won. Draw Prizes, €50: Gerry Moran c/0 J McGarry. €25 each Jimmy Comerford c/o J Murphy. €25 each Tom Kenny c/o online. €25 each Andy Ryan c/o online. Hurlers Co Op Draw Katrina Fitzpatrick c/o B Fitzpatrick Promotors prize Brian Fitzpatrick.

Thank you for your continued support

SUMMER CAMP

A reminder that our second Week of Summer Camp starts Monday 14th August. Looking forward to an action packed week so don’t forget to book your Spot. https:/www.dicksborogaa.com/products

SENIOR HURLING

The Club Championship began last weekend with our Senior Hurlers coming out victors over Clara GAA on Saturday a ernoon on a scoreline of 5-18 to 3-11. We now look forward to Round 2 where we meet neighbours O’Loughlin’s Friday 11th at 7pm on the Kells Rd Venue. Please

Come Out and Support

The Junior Hurlers had a fine win against a strong Erin’s Own on Sunday A ernoon beating them 2-18 to 1-15. Hard luck to our Junior F Team who came up short to St Lachtains on Sunday Morning.

GOLF CLASSICS

St. Anne’s Camogie are holding their annual golf classic at Rathdowney GC on Saturday August 26th. Teams of four €120. 1st prize GUI members only, second, third, fourth and fi h prizes. Contact John 0876119596.

Cross border challenge mega golf challenge Kilkenny (Derek Lyng) v. Tipperary (Liam Cahill) in Rathdowney GC Friday and Saturday next Aug 11/12. Scramble format. Teams of four €180 including meal. Proceeds in aid of the Emeralds HC and Urlingford Town Team. Contact 0851043873.

MR. JOHN MORIARTY RIP

John late of Foulkscourt and Urard, Gortnahoe passed away peacefully at his home a er a short illness bravely borne. Predeceased by his daughter Laura, parents Jack and Mary and brother Richie, he will be greatly missed by his loving wife Vera, sons Mel and Darren, daughter Lisa, grandchildren Adam, Shannon, Erika, Aaron, Luke, Leon, Corey, Brooke and Celeb, great grandchildren Jackson, Alfie and Eloise, daughters in law Sandie and Audrey, son in law Eamon, brothers Paddy, Neddy, Thomas, Batty, Kevin, Jody and Michael, sisters Maureen, Agnes and Eileen, extended family , relations, neighbours and friends. John was laid to rest in Johnstown Cemetery a er Requiem Mass. Fenians HC extended sympathy to the Moriarty Family on the death of John. John began his hurling career in the Inter Firms competitions where he played with Roadmaster, his workplace. He later hurled for the Fenians and later the county Team. The Irish Examiner featured a full length story on John, as, uniquely he was a Tipperary man hurling for Kilkenny!!. The Fenians formed a guard of honour to accompany John on his last journey from his residence to the Church.

WEDDING BLISS

Congratulations to Denise Manton, daughter of Sandra Grace and Mick Manton and Shane Neary, son of Margaret McCarthy and the late Joe Neary, who were married recently. They are wished a long and happy life together.

ST. KIERAN’S HALL

Extensive renovations are been carried out at the moment on the Hall, and, as it is such an integral part of the village community, these works ensure that the hall will once again be available for activities for all ages in the community and for generations to come. The project is 90% funded by the Dept. of Rural and Community Development and Kilkenny County Council and funds have to be drawn by the end of 2023. The works include refurbishment of the front meeting room, toilets at the back of the hall, installation of new windows at the front of the building as well as essential repair work to the façade and kitchen area. The hall is a protected structure and the Council have provided advice and guidance to the project via the conservation o icer. They came out to view the exposed stone and advised how to proceed. The outcome is that as originally planned lime render will be applied to the front of the building with wood sash windows and limestone sills on the bottom three windows. Photographs are being taken during all stages of the work, in particular the exposed stonework and basket arch and these will be used to tell the story of the origins of the hall The committee look forward to bringing this part of the project to a completion this year.

SPA DEVELOPMENT/FRNIANS LOTTO...

Winning numbers 1,13,16,17, one match three Gladys Ryan.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Glengoole Wednesday 11am to 2pm, Gortnahoe Thursday 11am to 1pm

BOULICK CEMETARY

The annual mass for Boulick Cemetery will take place in Gortnahoe Church this Sunday the 13th August at 10.30am

DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS

We welcome Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly’s appointment of Fr James Walton as our new Parish Priest of Gortnahoe Glengoole. A native of Cappagh, Ballingarry, we wish him every blessing and happiness as he takes up his new role on Saturday, 26th August. We also wish Fr Vincent Stapleton well on his appointment as Diocesan Secretary and Chancellor of the Diocese.

CONCERT

There is a concert in aid of Pieta House this Saturday the 12th August at 8pm in Buddy’s Shed Glengoole.

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 BINGO

Bingo continues this Saturday night at 7.00pm with doors opening from 6.00pm and will continue each Saturday night at the same time. Over €2,660 in prize money on o er including a special €500 game. We look forward to the many visitors and family members home with their family, it will be a great nights entertainment for all.

SPLIT THE POT

Congratulations to last weekend’s winner, Fiona Maher, who won €198 in the Split the Pot draw. Envelopes are available at the usual outlets. Split the Pot for the month of August will be in support of the Gortnahoe Juvenile Club. The draw takes place each Sunday at 12pm in Gortnahoe Hall. Your support would be appreciated

JOHN MORIARTY RIP

The death has occurred of John Moriarty Foulkscourt, Johnstown and formerly of Urard, Gortnahoe, Co. Tipperary. John passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side a er a short illness bravely borne. Predeceased by his daughter Laura, his parents Jack and Mary and his brother Richie. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Vera, his sons Mel and Darren, his daughter Lisa, grandchildren Adam, Shannon, Erika, Aaron, Luke, Leon, Corey, Brooke and Caleb, and his great grandchildren Jackson, Alfie and Eloise, his daughters in law Sandie and Audrey, and son in law Eamon, brothers Paddy, Neddy, Thomas, Batty, Kevin, Jody and Michael, and sisters Maureen, Agnes and Eileen, extended family, his best friend Laddy, neighbours, work colleagues, team mates and a wide circle of friends. John reposed at his residence last Tuesday. Requiem Mass took place last Wednesday in St. Kieran’s Church, Johnstown, followed by burial in Johnstown Cemetery. May he rest in peace.

LIAM MC SWEENEY RIP

FATHER

The death has occurred of Father Liam P. McSweeney, Sacramento, California, USA and formerly of Castle Avenue, Thurles and Graigue, Gortnahoe. Predeceased by his mother Ellen McSweeney (Thurles) and his father Edward McSweeney (Cork), brother Pearse, sisters Dympna and Maureen (Maher) and brother in law James Maher (Roscrea). Father Liam is survived by his sister Noreen (Dublin) and his brother Patrick (Paddy) (Dolla, Co Tipperary), nephew Martin Maher, his wife Elaine, grandnieces Ráichéal, Aisling and Grace Maher. He will be sadly missed by his cousins and extended family Maura Quinn and family (Holycross), Breda Minahin and family, Piltown (Kilkenny), Willie and Marie Dunne (Graigue) Richard and Mary Dunne (Graigue) Tipperary, Richard Dunne and family (Dublin) and Josephine Mar and family (Australia). Also Father Liam will be greatly missed by his many friends both in the United States and Ireland. Father Liam P. McSweeney, beloved priest of the Diocese of Sacramento who celebrated his diamond jubilee this year. His funeral mass will take place this Friday August 11th at 10 am in St. Mels Church, 4745 Pennsylvania Ave. in Fair Oaks, Sacramento, California. The rite of commital service will be held that day at 2.30pm in Calvary Catholic Cemetery and Funeral Center at 7101 Verner Ave. in Citrus Heights, Sacramento. A vigil service and rosary was held this Thursday August 10th at 6pm in St. Mels Church. Father Liam was ordained to the priesthood on 2nd June 1963 in Ireland for the diocese of Sacramento. He served as an assistant pastor of St. Lawrence the Matyr Parish in North Highlands and St. Robert Parish in Sacramento from December 1973 to July 1976. In 1976 he was appointed chaplain at the California Youth Authority(Perkins) until 2002. During some of those years he was in residence at St. Robert Parish in Sacramento. Father Liam was appointed pastor of St. Mel Parish from October 2005 to August 2013, when he retired he was named pastor emeritus of St. Mel Parish. Father Liam will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends in Ireland and his many parishioners he served in Sacramento. May Father Liam rest in eternal peace.

FUNDING SUCCESS

Kilkenny Local Community Development Committee recently allocated a number of grants to the County. The Communities Support Fund is supported through the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement Programme. Cllr. Michael McCarthy, a member of the LCDC, congratulated all involved for their voluntary community work. Successful local applications were, Ballyragget Hall and Community Hub €3K Ballyouskill Development Association

€3,000

LOURDES INVALID FUND

The Ballyragget/Ballyouskill Lourdes Invalid Fund is having a Cabaret on Sunday 27th August in the Wheel Inn Pub, Ballyouskill. Music by Wicklow Man, costing 6€ a ticket. Tickets are on sale from any of the Committee members or usual outlets. Your support of this local charity would be greatly appreciated.

CHURCH NEWS

Morning Mass Wednesday to Friday 10am. Parish o ice open 10.30am to 12.30am Wednesday to Friday at parish house behind church.

Contact Fr Eamon O Gorman on 087 2236145 for any queries.

ST PATRICKS GAA

The minors were in action against Piltown and won on a scoreline of 2-17 to 1-12. The junior side were in action against Piltown in round 1 of the league championship and lost on a scoreline 4-16 to 0-19.

LOTTO

Lotto continues to stand at €20,000 last week’s numbers 8,12,22,23. No winner. Thank you to all who continue to support.

BINGO

Weekly bingo in the CYMS hall each Wednesday.

CONAHY DEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISER

Conahy Shamrocks GAA Club have launched a major development fundraiser, and are seeking the support of everyone in the community to ensure its success. The club are aiming to undertake a significant upgrade to the facilities in the Polo Grounds, which will initially see the increase of parking facilities, an extra entrance/exit point to ensure safe access to the grounds, and the provision of an astroturf playing pitch and ball wall. This will come at a significant cost, and while the club are seeking National Lottery funding to assist with this, it must also fundraise a large portion of the cost.

The fundraiser will involve a ticket draw, with the winner receiving a new Hyundai Tucson car or €35,000 in cash. Tickets for the draw will be €25 each, or three for €65, or five for €100. The club is appealing in particular to all GAA club members, parents of children involved in Bórd na nÓg activities and parents/player members of Conahy Camogie club to assist as much as possible with this fundraising draw, either in buying or selling as many tickets as possible. Tickets have and will continue to be given to club members to sell amongst their friends and relations. A website that will allow the purchase of tickets for the draw will be live in the coming weeks, and the draw will also actively be promoted on social media platforms. All support would be greatly appreciated for what will be a development to benefit both young and old in the community.

HURLING

It was a disappointing start for the intermediate hurlers on Friday evening last when they were defeated by neighbours St. Martin’s in the Michael Lyng Motors Intermediate League in Ballyragget. Conahy led by 1-4 to 0-4 at the half-time break a er a tough battle, but St. Martin’s came strongly in the final quarter of the game to win out by 1-13 to 1-9. Conahy will be hoping to bounce back with a positive performance when they face Young Irelands (Gowran) in their next league match on this Saturday at 2.30 in Clara.

The junior E hurlers had better luck as they scored a great win over Mooncoin in the quarter-final of the JJ Kavanagh & Sons Junior E championship in Jenkinstown on Sunday last. Mooncoin led by 0-8 to 0-4 at the half-time break but Conahy fought back well in the second half, eventually winning by 1-15 to 0-13.

TEAM: Sean Brennan, Michael Bergin, Tom Nolan, Padraig Conway, Damien Cuddihy, Darragh Hennessy, Paddy Mullan, Kieran Brennan, Oisin O’Connor, Tom O’Shea, Declan Buggy, Martin Fitzpatrick, Padraic Nolan, Paul Buggy, David Kennedy, Brian Rossiter, Oisin Cahill.

CLUB LOTTO

The numbers drawn in the Conahy Shamrocks GAA Club Lotto were 5, 13 and 27. There was no jackpot winner so the consolation prize winners were Geraldine Tierney, Ethna Healy, Fr. Willie Hennessy, Mona Dooley and the Leahy Sisters. The promoters’ prize winners were Seamus Óg Brennan, Margaret Buggy and Mona Dooley. This week’s jackpot now increases to €4,500.

DATE FOR THE DIARY

The ABBA tribute band “Abbaesque” will play in Conahy Shamrocks GAA Club House on Saturday, September 30th. More details to follow in the near future.

FUNDING SUCCESS

Kilkenny Local Community Development Committee recently allocated a number of grants around the county through the Communities Support Fund, which is supported through Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement Programme. Cllr. Michael McCarthy, a member of the LCDC, congratulated all involved for their voluntary community work. Local applications that were success- ful included Conahy Hall Redevelopment Fund with a grant of €1,000 and the Conahy Community Complex with a grant of €3,000.

PRETTY WEDDING

St. Brigid’s Church, Ballycallan was chosen by bride Sarah Hennessy and groom Joseph Byrne for their wedding ceremony. The celebrant of the nuptial mass was Fr. Liam Taylor, P.P. Sarah’s sister Laura was maid of honour and her bridesmaids were Amy Dermody, Ann Hoyne and Dearbhla Cullen. Yvonne Greene was junior bridesmaid. Joseph’s brother Rory was bestman and his groomsmen were Daniel O’Donovan, Martin Donoghue and Fintan Cawley. The flowergirls Grace Byrne, Rose Dermody, Mia Dermody and Edity Bryne looked resplendent in their beautiful outfits. Sadie Hennessy, mother of the bride, and Josephine Byrne, aunt of the groom, presented the o ertory gi s of bread and wine at the altar. A beautiful communion reflection, namely “The Bridge across Forever” was read by Julie Hanlon. Ross Kearly provided appropriate music throughout the mass and ceremony. We wish Sarah and Joseph peace, happiness, but above all, good health for the future.

ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

Mount Carmel Supported Care Home Annual Golf Classic will take place on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th August 2023. Team Entry Fee €100. For Tee Times contact John Healy on 086 166 4256 or Margaret Maher on 087 960 6440. We are appealing to your generosity for this very worthy fundraiser, which you have so kindly supported in the past. Your Sponsorship can be given in any of the following ways. Monetary Donation or Donation of prizes for the Golf Classic. Bank Account Details, IBAN: IE53AIBK93309014719192. BIC: AIBKIE2D

LOTTO RESULTS

Results for 31/07/23. Numbers drawn were 9; 12; 14; 21. Lucky Dip winners were Dom Delaney, Kay Pollard and Lauren East. Sellers’ prizes went to Pat Brennan and Sean O’Dwyer.

TULLAROAN CEMETERY MASS

The annual cemetery Mass will take place on Tuesday, 15th August at 7 pm in the cemetery.

FUNDRAISER

On Saturday 26th August, a fundraiser will be held in Ryan’s Bar, Kilmanagh in aid of Medjugorje Pilgrim Fund. Music on the night will be provided by “Gluin Nua” a trad band featuring Paul Dunne. Tickets cost €10 or you can pay at the door on the night.

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.

HUGGINSTOWN NEWMARKET STONEYFORD

MASS TIMES

Hugginstown: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 9.30a.m. Vigil - Saturday. at 8.00p.m. Sunday. at 10.00a.m. Stoneyford, Wednesday. at 7.00p.m. Vigil, Saturday 12. at 6.30p.m. Friday 11th. Feast of St. Clare.

CEMETERY MASS

Mass will be celebrated in Sheepstown Cemetery on next Friday 11th. at 7.30p.m.

PRAY FOR

Anniversary Mass. Declan Fennelly, Oldtown; Mass in Stoneyford on Saturday 12th. August at 6.30p.m.

ROTA

Rota for next week-end. 12th. and 13th. August. (Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time)

Readers. Stoneyford, Saturday 6.30p.m. Margaret Ryan. Hugginstown: Saturday 8.00p.m Pat Power. Sunday 10.00a.m. Mary Carroll. Eucharistic Ministers. Stoneyford, Saturday 6.30p.m. Natalia Smolen. Hugginstown: Saturday 8.00p.m. Trisha Barron. Sunday 10.00a.m. Ruth Crowley.

SAFEGUARDING CONTACTS

Diocesan Designated Liaison Person. Ms. Kathleen Sherry Tel: 087 100 0232. Aghaviller Parish Representatives are: Teresa Broderick and Carmel O’Toole.

LOTTO

Lotto: Aghaviller Parish and Carrickshock G. A. A.

Draw: Monday 31st. July 2023. Numbers: 32; 24; 25; 11. No Winner First

3 Numbers Drawn:No Jackpot Winner: €30.00. Winners: Cáit Murphy, Galway; Ellie Crowley, Aghaviller; Chrissy Walsh, Ennisnag; Aislinn Power, Kingsmountain; Neil Conway, Stoneyford. 3 x €15.00 (Sellers), James Irish, Walshe’s Shop, Jimmy Sheehan.

MABS

South Leinster Money Advice and Budgeting Service: Kilkenny “MABS” 4 The Parade, Kilkenny Tel: 0818 072610 Free, Independent and Confidential Money Advice and Budgeting Service. Assisting people in dealing with their existing debts, mortgage arrears and helping them to begin to manage their resources

ST.PATRICKS PONTIFICAL UNIVERSITY

Postgraduate Programmes in Theology and Philosophy at St. Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth. Applications will be accepted up until August 14th. For more information contact pgadmissions@spcm.ie or call 01 708 3391

THE PRIORY INSTITUTE

The Priory Institute will hold a two week online Summer School on the Gospel of John. “The one who saw it has borne witness” (John 19:35) The Summer School will run from 14th. to 28th. August. The Summer School includes eight recorded presentations and two on-line Zoom discussions and is very flexible as it is delivered entirely online. Please visit our website to find out more and to register: prioryinstitute.com

STONEYFORD SCHOOL

S N Chiaráin Naofa are currently recruiting for 2 x School Transport Escorts for our ASD Class Students. The bus escort will accompany and support pupils with Autism on a mini bus from their home to and from school. The bus escort must be available in the mornings and a ernoons, five days per week for the school year. The bus escort is responsible for the safety of the children on board the bus/taxi and will be required to provide pupil care needs including, but not limited to, assisting the children getting on and o the bus/taxi, securing appropriate seat belts, etc. No o icial qualifications are needed, however, good communication skills and experience of caring for/working with children with additional needs is desirable.

The post is approx 20 hours per week. The bus escort should be available daily, in the mornings from 7.00a.m. to 9.00a.m and in the a ernoons from 1:30p.m. to 3:30p.m. The bus escort will meet the bus driver each morning and a ernoon at Stoneyford School. Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting requirements, occupational health check and verification of references. For further details contact mkieran@stoneyfordns.ie