Community & GAA Notes

ful 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 Ann Burke of Woodview, Freshford and all her family on the recent death of her sister Ms. Alice Thornton late of High Street, Ballyragget and formerly of Byrnesgrove, Ballyragget. Funeral mass took place in St. Patricks Church, Ballyragget on Friday last followed by burial in St. Finnans Cemetery, Ballyragget.

CAMOGIE

Well done to St.Lachtains camogie girls Ciara Hickey, Emma O.Connor and Aoibhinn McCarthy who represented Kilkenny U15 teams in their Leinster Blitz at the weekend with both teams winning all their group games and finals

CAMP

GAA CAMP Will be held for boys and girls from 6-13 year olds this week from Monday to Friday at St.Lachtains GAA Pitch The camp is open to all in Kilkenny and beyond.

ATHLETIC CLUB

Nena Athletics club have launched fit4life in the Freshford area. All abilities are welcome from walkers wanting company, to runners training for marathons and everyone in between. Very experienced leaders are leading a program established by Athletics Ireland that caters for all experience and abilities. They meet each Tuesday morning and Wednesday evenings in Freshford GAA club. If you are interested please contact us on nuennaac@gmail.com or call Caoimhe on 087 4175550

DEATH

The people of Freshford, Threecastles and surrounds were saddened last weekend to hear of the death of Patrick (Pat) Russell late of Ardaloo, Threecastles. The deceased who had been unwell recently was a Council worker for many years around the village and area and became well known and respected by all in the community. His funeral mass took place in Jenkinstown Church followed by burial in Conahy Cemetery. He is mourned by his wife Nora, son Pat, daughter Christine, grandchildren, and extended family to whom deepest sympathy is extended.

PLAYGROUND

Freshford Playground is now open and is looking so well. Local kids and families and also visitors to the village are enjoying the new amenity. The long awaited playground is situate at Kilkenny Road and is a great facility in the village. Much credit is due to the hard working committee who worked so hard and kept plugging away for the playground over the years

CAFE

Loop Café is proving very popular indeed. The Cafe has been open for the past eight months or more and is now open on Sundays from 11am to 4pm. It is open each week from Tuesday to Saturday from 9.30am to 4pm. Serving 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. This is a great addition to the village and the community value it and are happy 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 to instill a community ownership so that the café is really a community café. The group would like to 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 11.30am to 4.30pm. Gi s on sale to suit every occasion.

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 25235 21

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 on 087 284342 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.

MINOR LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

Congratulations to our minor hurlers who won the 2023 Roinn A league title this evening, Monday 14th, beating Dunnamaggin on a scoreline of 3:21 to 2:11. Full report next week.

SENIOR HURLING

With just 8 minutes remaining of a highly competitive 2nd round, league /championship fixture in Thomastown and with James Stephens trailing Glenmore by six points at 2-16 to 0-16, the city men mounted a dramatic point scoring assault hitting over eight points to the Glenmore club’s two scores and still ended up on the wrong side of a 2-18 to 0-23 scoreline. In those closing minutes in a determined bid to save the game some eye catching points were delivered by Ross Whelan (2), Niall Delaney (1) from over 80 meters and Eoin Guilfoyle (4) plus a reflex save by Gavin Costigan (24min) yet Glenmore countered with two scores, the last a fine strike by Alan Murphy, 2-11 in total in the 31st minute to the deprive The Village a share of the spoils. From the throw-in, to minimise the scoring rate of a powerful Glenmore forward line, the James Stephens defence had to be on full alert to ward o a stream of attacks with Shane Donohoe, Luke Murphy, Adam O’Connor and Niall Brassil, in particular, to the fore. Niall Delaney and Ben Lawlor also tussled manfully against strong opponents. Equally the tight marking Glenmore defence o ered few opportunities to the Village forwards largely depending on a faultless conversion rate from frees by Eoin Guilfoyle and two fine finishes by midfielder Luke Scanlon. Despite failing to register on the scoreboard credit must be given to the sterling e orts of Liam Ra er and Tadhg O’Dwyer to force fouls from their hard tacking opponents. In the 24th minute a game changing score was delivered for Glenmore by centre forward Alan Murphy who raced on to a breaking ball from a long delivery to drive the sliotar past a helpless Gavin Costigan and secure a 1-10 to 0-09 hal ime lead for Glenmore. A second Alan Murphy goal in the 7th minute of the 2nd half restored the Glenmore lead to four points at 2-11 to 0-13 a er Luke Scanlon, Ross Whelan and Eoin Guilfoyle had staged an early James Stephens revival. Over the next 12/13 minutes Glenmore went on to add a further five points to increase their lead to six points at 2-16 to 0 16 by the 20th minute despite quality scores from Niall Brassil and Eoin Guilfoyle’s that eventually signalled the late James Stephens surge of point scoring that just narrowly failed to save the day. The 3rd round fixture against neighbours Bennettsbridge is scheduled for tonight Friday in Danesfort.

U-19 CHAMPIONSHIP

Ironically a Bill McDermott goal in the early minutes of the game was to prove a decisive score as James Stephens went on to forge a hard earned 1-16 to 2-11 victory over Graigue Ballycallan in their championship quarter final fixture in drizzly Tom Ryall Park on Thursday evening. With defences largely in charge both sets of forwards had to work hard for every score. Playing with the wind ‘Graigue applied lots of pressure but the tight marking of a solid half back line of James Bergin, Sam McEvoy and Sean Deely put paid to many of their promising attacks. The inside defenders, Stephen PowerKellett, Noah Manogue and Sam Larkin were equally unforgiving on their opponents. In the 10th minute, however, Ballycallan caught The Village men o guard, punishing a momentary lapse with a fine strike from a 20 meter free to the net. In the 25th minute, with the game finely balanced at 1-05 to 1-04 in favor of The Village, goalkeeper Billy O’Sullivan was called on to save a close-in shot following a neat passing movement by the Ballycallan forwards. In a fast moving game midfielders, Oisin Bateman and Ed Lauho covered acres of ground in support of the defence and opening opportunities for the forwards with each contributing two valuable long range scores over the hour. A fine Stephen Manogue point gave James Stephens the cushion of a narrow 1-07 to 1-05 lead at the break. For the 2nd half the positional switching of Jack Kelly and Bill McDermott brought greater freedom to the forward line. In the 5th minute Gaigue Ballycallan, having prized open the James Stephens defence, missed a goal scoring opportunity to take the lead thanks to a last second intervention by the Village backs much to the relief of the visiting supporters. James Stephens, while marginally in command depended on quality long range e orts from Andy Murphy (8 mins), and three unanswered points from Jack Kelly, Stephen Manogue (0-06) and Oisin

Bateman to keep their noses in front at 1-12 to 1-09 with 20 minutes played. Then roving corner forward Sean Casey stepped in with a well taken point followed swi ly by a Jack Kelly e ort in the 23rd minute to open a five point lead for The Village. In a determined drive over the closing minutes Graigue Ballycallan searched hard for a goal, failing from a 20 meter free before hitting the net, too late in the 33rd minute to prevent a hard won 1-16 to 2-11 victory for James Stephens.

CLUB CAMOGIE

On Tuesday evening of last week the club’s minor team put in a great e ort before narrowly going down to Tullaroan/St. Annes in the Summer League semi-final in Pairc Sheamuis Stiophain. A er a lacklustre first half the Village girls trailed by 2-03 to 0-06, with corner forward Roisin Leahy the scorer in chief for the home team. A half time pep talk obviously stirred the Village girls into action with midfielders Emily Smith and Molly Birke leading the charge. With the defence in inspired form led by Cady Boyle, Sophie Meagher and Niamh Leahy, the forwards gradually reduced their opponents lead to a single score with positive contributions from Laura Leahy, Aine White and Roisin Leahy. However, a er the Tullaroan/St.Annes girls broke through for a late goal, it was just enough to secure the victory despite the best e orts of the James Stephens girls to snatch a late equaliser.

U-14 CAMOGIE

The U-14 camogie team started their 2023 championship campaign with a well-earned draw against Mooncoin on Tuesday evening In Pairc Sheamuis Stiophain. This was a closely fought encounter throughout the hour’s play which went down to the wire. With time running out the James Stephens girls broke through for a late goal to take a point lead into the closing minutes but the persistent Mooncoin girls fought back to win an equalising point for a share of the points at the final whistle. For James Stephens Lucy Walsh gave a commanding performance at centre back ably assisted by Orla Keating and Maisy Hoban. In attack Niamh Moore and Maura Barton gra ed hard to help secure the deserved 2-03 to 1-06 draw for the The Village girls.

SENIOR CAMOGIE

With the county players Niamh Deely, Michelle Teehan, Sophie O’Dwyer and Emma Manogue back in training the club’s senior team are preparing in earnest for their first foray in the Kilkenny senior camogie championship. The preparations included competitive “friendly” fixtures against Waterford club team Gaultier, winning 0-14 to 0-11 and a narrow 1-09 to 0-09 defeat to Na Fianna (Dublin) in recent weeks. The girls first round fixture will be against Windgap at 1.45pm on Saturday, 19th August in Pairc Sheamuis Stiophain. Support for the girls would be appreciated.

FAMILY FUN DAY

Despite a busy schedule of club fixtures over the weekend there was a large turnout of players, parents, retirees and supporters for the popular Family Fun Day in Larchfield on Saturday evening. With plenty of novelty events, like face painting, wheelbarrow and three legged races for the younger generation to enjoy, the more mature enjoyed the musical playlist of DJ Scoo, AKA Noel Burke while debating the prospects of the club’s hurling and camogie teams over a few “bevies” and some tasty burgers prepared by Messers McGuire and Larkin. The winner of the draw for the DID Electrical sponsored 50” TV was U-15 panelist Gio Jovhany Fuentes Kavanagh. Well done to the hard working committee, led by Ann Marie White, on another successful Family Fun Event.

SUMMER CAMP

Once again, let’s hope the that the weather Gods are kind as over 200 budding James Stephens stars, male and female between the ages of 5 and 13 have signed up for the annual Summer Camp which started on Monday and runs to Friday next in Pairc Sheamuis Stiophain. In preparation for the week’s events, GPO Nathan Culleton held a familiarisation evening with the team of coaches to ensure the popular coaching event runs smoothly with an emphasis on promoting GAA skills, in a safe and fun filled environment.

LOTTO

Last week’s numbers were 7, 8, 14 23. There was no winner. This week’s jackpot will be €7,000. The consolation winners were Seanie Bourke, Liam O’Sullivan, Tom Maher, Orla Neary and Catherine Cla ey. Again, thanks to the many folk who continue to support the draw.

GOWRAN PITCH AND PUTT

Well done to Patrick Robinson finishing runner up in the National Intermediate Strokeplay in Riverdale. Patrick shot a final round -6 for a -12 54 hole total. Great stu Patrick.

Great day for U16 players at Poulaphouca Pitch and Putt Club. All 6 boys represented themselves and the club brilliantly. In the Leinster Strokeplay 10-13 category.

Jack Mc Shane took second place and Harry Concannon third place. In the Leinster Inter County competition the Kilkenny team of Jack McShane, Harry Concannon, Michael Holland and Tomàs Carroll finished runners up to a strong Kildare team on home soil.

Great playing by all six players with four only playing in competitions since the start of this Summer. Next stop is

Seapoint course in a couple of week’s time.

BLACK ROCK HOSPICE REFURBISHMENT APPEAL

Gerard Kelly is organising a fundraiser towards Blackrock hospice/Our Ladies Harolds Cross to show his gratitude. Gerard and his family have lots of planned fundraising events happening in the next few weeks. Please lend your support to Peaceful Endings on GofundMe at https://gofund.me/6ce67244

ART EXHIBITION

There was a great turnout in the Community Hall on Friday night for the o icial opening of the Bennettsbridge Art Group Exhibition. Family and friends gathered in support of the artists. Helen Comerford, renowned visual artist and a native of Thomastown launched the event. Helen was very impressed with the standard of work displayed and congratulated the artists on a fine exhibition.

Helen shared some of her early memories of her schooldays and touched base with two of her classmates from the Convent of Mercy, Thomastown, Anne Dobbyn and Joan Cleere. A very enjoyable time was had by all and some sales were recorded during the course of the evening. Thanks went to all who helped to make it such a special night. Daphne Hunt presented a beautiful Lamber de Bie bouquet to Helen Comerford and Julie Moorhouse, tutor to the BB Group received a bouquet from Elma Kharaghani. Joan Cleere thanked all involved in the setting up of the event, special mention went to tutor, Julie and her son Stevie. She thanked her fellow artists for their support. Rather poignantly, some of the late Veronica Wall’s paintings were included in the display. The exhibition continues daily up to Sunday, 20th August, from 11am to 5pm

COMMUNITY CENTRE

Bennettsbridge Community Centre was used to capacity last week, it being the venue for the GAA Summer Camp and also facilitating the Art Group for their Annual Exhibition. Thanks to the committee and especially Margaret who is always on hand to help out with juggling times and dates. The parish is lucky to have such a fine building at its disposal.

SUMMER CAMP

The Bennettsbridge Summer Camp was a resounding success and full marks to the young people who organised the event. Enda Morrissey and Cormac Wafer had support from many young boys and girls who acted as leaders for the duration of the camp. David Blanchfield was a visible presence as well. Well done to the many boys and girls who participated.

CHURCH NEWS

MASS TIMES

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

SISTERS SAY THANKS

A letter was received from Sister Nuala of the Dominican Sisters who spoke at masses last weekend thanking parishioners for their generosity, the sum of €1,550.00 was realised from a collection taken a er masses which will help the sisters in their work.

LOTTO

No winner of Jackpot last week. Numbers, 8, 21, 23, 25. Jackpot now €2,200.00. Consolation Prizes, “Say Again”, C/o Fr Duggan, Adrian Costigan, Grovine, Paddy Walsh, c/o D. Power, Ciara and Lucy McEvoy, Gowran Road, John Drea, Blackwell.

GAA Club Games

Bennettsbridge seniors lost out to Graigue-Ballycallan in round 2 of the league last Saturday on a scoreline of 17 points to 14. Best of luck to the lads when they take on James Stephen’s in Danesfort next Friday evening in round three.

Our under 19 team lost out to a very strong Tullogher team in the quarter final of the Roinn B championship last Thursday. The ‘Bridge lads gave their all but lost out by 4 points in the end. Hard luck to all the panel and management.

FIELD DAY

The 2023 Field Day will take place this Sunday, August 20th. A great day is in store with events such as dog show, Bric-a-Brac, Wheel of Fortune, Go Carts. Face Painting, Hair Braiding, Cake Sale, Barbecue as well as hurling and camogie games Any-one wishing to help out or with any new ideas for the event, please contact Andrea Flynn on 087 1226882. Help is required on 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-a-Brac for our Wheel of Fortune event. Donations can be dropped o at the following times at the GAA grounds, Saturday, 19th August, 9:30am-11am

SPLIT THE POT

Well done to Mary O’Connor who won 153 euro, Bill Nolan who won 30 euro and Crotty’s Pharmacy Team who won 20 euro. 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 10th August 2023.

Nos: 11 22 29 31. Jackpot: €11,300 Not Won. Draw

Prizes €50: Damien O’Connell c/o Tom Beirne. €25 each Catriona Morrissey c/o online. €25 each Jim Manning c/o online. €25 each, Harry Shine c/o online. Hurlers Co Op Draw Bridget Hickey c/o Deirdre O’Reilly. Promotors prize Phil Hogan. Thank you for your continued support

SENIOR HURLING

Our Senior Hurlers claimed a three point victory over O’Loughlins last Friday evening at the Kells Rd. Venue. A brilliant second half display aided by Liam Moore’s goal saw us claim our second win. Next up is Danesfort Sunday 20th August at 3pm in Pairc Sheamuis Stiophan. The Junior Hurlers had a great win against Clara Saturday on a scoreline of 4-26 to 2-10. They will meet neighbours James Stephens on Sat 19th at 4pm in Palmerstown. Our Junior A Team finished up beating Dunnamaggin by a single point in a well contested match, they now progress to a Co Semi Final. Well done lads.

THANK YOU

Dicksboro GAA and Camogie Club would like to thank Philly Campion GPO for his exceptional work, commitment and dedication to duty during his time with our Club, St Canices School, CBS Primary and Pres Primary. We were fortunate enough to have Philly with our Club for the last year and we wish him every success for his future.

ST. ANNE’S CAMOGIE CLUB

A golf classic is being held at Rathdowney G.C. on Sat. August 26th for St Anne’s Camogie Club. Team of four €120. First prize GUI members only, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th prizes. To book a tee contact John on 087 6119596.

FIRST RESPONDERS

Due to a high level of demand the group are holding a course on CPR, use of defibs, stroke identification and assisting a person who may be choking. The course is being held in the Hall in Crosspatrick on Tuesday Aug 22nd from 7pm to 10.30pm. Fee €5 to cover admin. costs. To book contact by text 0863600447.

CONGRATULATIONS

The Marriage of John Henderson, The Park, (son of Ger and Noirin) and Gwen Whitford, Foulkscourt, (daughter of Ken and Evelyn),took place recently. They are wished a long and happy life together.

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to John and Angela O’Brien and family, who have been bereaved by the death, in an accident, of John’s grandnephew, Daniel O’Brien, Norway and Graiguenamanagh. May he rest in peace.

RETURNED TO TRAINING

Spa United men’s teams are back in training for the upcoming season. They would like more players to join their squad. If you are interested contact the manager Rory at 087 1930521.

SPA DEVELOPMENT/FENIANS LOTTO...

Winning numbers 5,13,17,20, four match threes Jim Quinlan, Norma Duggan, Raymond Connolly and Sean Whyte.

EMERALDS URLINGFORD AND GRAINE LOTTO August 8 prize fund was: €14,100. Jackpot: €12,100. Numbers drawn: 2, 17, 21, 30, bonus no 25. No winner and no match 3 winner. Five lucky dips of €20 each: Gabriel Lawless, Alan Holohan, N&M, F. Healy, Lelia O’Shea.

Promoters prize: Thomas Kavanagh.

MILL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Family Fun Day: Sunday, August 20 from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Lines for the ra le are being sold at the Centre and in shops around the town at €2 per line. 1st Prize Smart TV; 2 Samsung Tablet; 3 Food Hamper, and lots more...

COUNSELLING SERVICES

Low cost Counselling Services, includes one-to-one, family and teens, aged 12+. General Counselling: Bereavement, stress, anxiety and depression. Other counselling services available: Drug, substance and gambling addictions. Play therapy is now also available. Age 5+. Please contact Sue for more information or to make an appointment.

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.

APPEAL FOR CLOTHES DONATIONS

Any 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 8838466.

URLINGFORD 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: Mill Family Resource Centre €4,635; Urlingford Town Development €1,000; Clomantagh Squash Club €12,000; Urlingford & Graine Community Alert €1,000; Urlingford Town Team €375.

SET DANCING

Has finished for the Summer months. Dancing will resume in October.

URLINGFORD ARMS SPLIT THE POT

This weeks winner of Split the Pot is Brian Farrell who will receive €1,003. Congrats Brian! Tickets €2 on sale in participating businesses in town or Revolut 086 269 0300 or 087 161 3426 with proceeds this week going to Urlingford Lawn Green Bowls. Thanks to everyone for their continued support.

URLINGFORD / GRAINE DEFIBRILLATOR GROUP

In case of emergency, call: 085 2726396.

URLINGFORD NEWS

Anyone wishing to submit news items, club events, announcements etc can do so by emailing urlingfordnotes@gmail.com. If you have any photos you wish to include, please forward them to the email address.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Glengoole Wednesday 11am to 2pm, Gortnahoe

Thursday 11am to 1pm

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.

MUSIC ON THE REEN

Music on The Reen will take place this Sunday the 20th August at 2pm. Music, Singing and Dancing. Family Day Out, Facepainting, Co ee to a Tea and Ra le.

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

Congratulations to last weekend’s winner, John Jordan from Bawnreagh, who won €376 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.

SYMPATHY

Sympathies are sent to the Thornton family, High Street on the sad passing of Alice, she will be missed by her sons David, Aiden and Eddie daughters in law Mary Breda and Áine, her grandchildren Cian, Aodha, Cillian, and Jessie her siblings Ann, Christina, Bridgie, Christy, Jimmy and Paddy to her wide circle of friends she will be missed. Alice was laid to rest last Friday. May she rest in peace.

Sympathies are also sent to the Dermody family, High Street on the sad passing of Packie, he will be missed by his wife Liz, son Edward, daughter in law Anita his grandchildren James, Grace, Ella and Kate and also his sister in laws, brother in law, relatives, neighbours and friends. Packie was laid to rest last Saturday.

CABARET

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.

HURLING AND CAMOGIE

Unfortunately it was a second loss in the Michael Lyng Motors Intermediate League for the intermediate hurlers on Saturday last when they were defeated by neighbours Young Irelands (Gowran) in Clara. The Gowran men led by 0-13 to 1-7 at half-time, and they slowly but surely increased that lead as the second half progressed, eventually winning 2-21 to 1-10. Conahy have a quick turnaround to their next game, when they face Lisdowney tonight at 7.00 p.m. in Ballyragget.

The senior camogie girls also begin the campaign in the Michael Lyng Motors Hyundai Senior Championship on this Saturday evening at 7.00 p.m. when they travel to Tom Ryall Park in Kilmanagh to face St. Brigid’s in the opening round. Best of luck to all involved.

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.

Priests In The Parish

Liam Cassin (Parish Priest) Peter Hoyne (Retired)

MASS TIMES

Aghaviller Parish: Hugginstown: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 9.30a.m.

Vigil - Saturday at 8.00p.m.; Sunday 20th. at 10.00a.m. Stoneyford: Vigil - Saturday at 6.30p.m

PRAY FOR

Anniversary Masses: Adam Czekala, late of Castlemorris. Mass in Hugginstown Church on Sunday 20th. August at 10.00a.m.

ROTA

Rota for next week-end: 19th. and 20th. August.

(Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time)

Readers: Stoneyford: Saturday 6.30p.m. Rita O’Farrell. Hugginstown: Saturday 8.00p.m Deirdre Rohan. Sunday 10.00a.m. Mary Foran.

Eucharistic Ministers: Stoneyford: Saturday 6.30p.m. Pat Kenny. Hugginstown: Saturday 8.00p.m. Teresa Broderick. Sunday 10.00a.m. Ann Power.

LOTTO

Aghaviller Parish and Carrickshock G. A. A. Draw: Monday 7th. August 2023. Numbers: 18; 09; 26; 11.mOne Winner

First 3 Numbers Drawn: No Jackpot Winner: €500.00. Winner: Conor Walsh, Coolmore. €25.00. Seller of Ticket: Teresa Fitzgerald, Hugginstown. 3 x €15.00

(Sellers): Deirdre Rohan; Jimmy Sheehan; Teresa Fitzgerald.

STONEYFORD TEXT ALERT A.G.M

Stoneyford Text Alert group will hold their A.G.M. in Stoneyford Community Centre on Wednesday 6th September at 8.00p.m. and everyone is invited to attend. New members can join on the night. The subscription for the year is €10.00 per mobile phone number.

AFTER SCHOOL CARE

A er School Care Program will begin in Newmarket School in September. The person in charge has years of experience as a childminder and is looking forward to working with the children in the school. For further information please contact: 056 776 8919

SOUTH KILKENNY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Heritage Week 2023 Event: A Mystery Tour of Mooncoin will take place on Sunday August 20th. Starting point and time: Main gate Parish Church Mooncoin, at 2.30pm. All are very welcome.

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

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.mm 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