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e Bombardment truly wonderful and poignant

THE BOMBARDMENT also known as e Shadow In My Eye, is directed by Ole Bornedal and focuses on the events that happened during a time when an underground insurgency was slowly gathering more support in Denmark and eventually came to be known as the Danish Resistance Movement. e lm has just landed on Net ix.

History chronicles events relatively, and in doing so, it caters to the bigger things at the helm, often forgetting the minor details. But these minor details have stories hidden behind them that have a ected millions of people and shaped their lives forever. ese events that history generally describes in a line or two, are inched in the memories of those who unfortunately became a part of it. One such event was Operation Carthage, aimed at bombarding Gestapo Headquarters. ough it was a successful mission, so to say, the British Air Force accidentally destroyed a nearby building too. Many members of the resistance movement who were held as prisoners in Gestapo Headquarters were able to escape, but hundreds of civilians lost their lives in the carnage, a majority of whom were children.

Humanity was lost in oblivion, and keeping faith was becoming di cult every passing day. e people had to face so much cruelty and so much injustice that often they asked themselves, what kind of God would let all this happen? What do you tell a child who has lost his parents at a tender age? How do you tell a mother or a father to keep the faith after they nd their children buried inside the rubble?

Films like e Bombardment which h is poignant and wonderful in its acting and its camera work, are a testament to the fact that every party loses something or other in a war. Nobody wins; rather, it just becomes an accumulation of losses, and whoever has the smaller pile is declared victorious. e Bombardment stands apart as it never really gets preachy about the subject matter, rather it creates imagery that has the potential to haunt you for life. Be it a little girl coming out of the rubble, a nun questioning the mere existence of God amidst such chaos and debauchery, or a teenage boy who has a phobia of the open sky.

It is astonishing how, even in times of despair, people are able to nd moments that bring a smile to their faces. is is the most beautiful and intriguing aspect of the human spirit, that no matter how tough the times get, you never lose hope and also never forget to seize a moment that can bring you happiness, no matter how adverse the situations around you might get.

Just look now at what is happening in Ukraine. e members of the Danish Resistance Movement were constantly asking the British Forces to bomb the headquarters of the Gestapo in Copenhagen, at the Shell House. e Gestapo kept the members of the resistance on the top oor of the headquarters so that in case the air forces attacked them, the prisoners would act as a human shield.

To tell you any more of this truly wonderful pic e of cinema would be to spoil your enjoyment.

Yet, more good ones for you to stream

1. e Adam Project (Net ix)

Ryan Reynolds portrays pilot Adam who travels back in time and teams up with his younger self (Walker Scobell) in the past following the death of their father (Mark Ru alo) in e Adam Project, which premieres Friday on Net ix. e sci- action lm from director Shawn Levy (Stranger ings) also stars Jennifer Garner and Zoe Saldaña.

2. Turning Red (Disney+)

Mei (voiced by Rosalie Chiang) is an accomplished student ready for another successful school year until she wakes up as a giant red panda in Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red, which comes to Disney+ on Friday. Mei’s mother Ming (Sandra Oh) explains that their ancestors had a mystical connection with red pandas with the ability to transform running in their family.

3. Life After Death With Tyler Henry (Netflix)

Clairvoyant medium Tyler Henry travels across the U.S. to help families find hope, healing and closure in this reality series, which arrives Friday on Netflix. Henry will also be investigating a family mystery to help himself and his mother find out where they truly come from.

4. e Last Days of Ptolemy Grey (Apple TV+)

Samuel L. Jackson portrays 91-year-old Ptolemy Grey who is dealing with dementia and is given a chance to temporarily regain his memories in e Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, which premieres Friday with two episodes on Apple TV+. Dominique Fishback also stars in the series, which is based on the Walter Mosley novel of the same name.

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is 2020 impressive directorial debut from Emmanuel Osei-Ku our Jr. presses the same emotional buttons as a Black Mirror episode. It focuses on Nolan Wright (Mamoudou Athie), a man who survives a car crash, but now su ers from amnesia. After failing to pick up his 10-year- old daughter from school, he undertakes an experimental treatment that leads to chilling results. Part of a Blumhouse anthology, this sci- horror plays familiar cards, but will satisfy thanks to a focus on character and a twist to look forward to in the end.

Luca Guadagnino’s 2018 horror picture framed in a bleak, art house window won’t be for everyone, but for those who go down the rabbit hole of its prestigious Berlin dance school, you’re in for a twisted treat. Tilda Swinton is the majestic lead teacher, who mentors young ingenue Dakota Johnson. Be warned: e exible dancers bring new contortions to body horror. It’s a long movie, at over two and a half hours, but if you’re into disturbing visuals and a touch of witchcraft, there are a couple of jaw-dropping scenes you’ll want to stick around for.

is fantasy show adapts Robert Jordan’s popular series of novels. Rosamund Pyke plays the mystical Moiraine, a member of a powerful organization of women called the Aes Sedai. She’s on the hunt for the reincarnation of the Dragon, a wielder of the One Power who went mad and destroyed much of the world. is reborn hero or heroine could potentially vanquish an evil entitity called e Dark One. e show, rife with magic and wicked monsters, brought in a ton of eyeballs during its debut week. ough it may not replace your favorite fantasy series, it still may be destined for your screen.

If you’re in a particularly meditative mood, re ecting on life, relationships and the big choices we make in life, Forever, a series will gently set your world on re. June (Maya Rudolph) and Oscar (Fred Armisen) are a married couple cruising through their suburban life until vastly unexpected turns take them into otherworldly territory. Stick through the slow-burning rst episode and you’ll be rewarded with an exceptionally crafted eightepisode series, gently wrapping you in its visually beautiful and meaningful dream. Season 1 there now.

An American period comedy-drama streaming television series, created by Amy Sherman-Palladino,. Set in the late 1950s and early 1960s, it stars Rachel Brosnahan as Miriam ‘Midge’ Maisel, a New York housewife who discovers she has a knack for standup comedy and pursues a career in it. It also stars Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen, Marin Hinkle, Tony Shalhoub, Kevin Pollak, Caroline Aaron, Jane Lynch and Luke Kirby. Season 4 landed last month.

BEREAVED The community of Clara were shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden death recently of Tony Pierce, Clifden, Clara, Kilkenny. Tony was born and reared in Clifden, living at the old Clifden Post o ice where his mother and father were Post Mistress and Post Master.He went to Clara National School and Kilkenny Vocational School. Tony worked for over 40 years for Brannigans PRL, Kilkenny. He also worked tirelessly for Clifden Group Water Scheme for over 30 years, volunteering his time to represent his community and ensure good water quality and supply for his neighbours and friends. His love of History, Formula 1 and Travel took him to many places around the world but Tony’s main loves were his family, his wife Olive and daughter Antonia-Ly and his little pet dog. Huge numbers attended Johnstons Funeral Home and the following day at St. Colmans Parish Church. Tony’s requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr. Willie Purcell and Fr. Jim Murphy with music provided by Bridget Nolan and Noreen Cooney. Tony will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife and daughter, family, friends and neighbours. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. O.G. SENIOR HURLING Clara played their first game of 2022 on Sunday when they clashed with Camross of Laois in a keenly contested Leinster League fixture in Clara. On an understandably heavy pitch the two teams served up a decent contest, with the home side taking the victory by the minimum margin. 2-16 to 1-18 was how it finished. James Casey opened the scoring with a fine point and a er a couple of bad wides Liam Ryan hit a blistering shot to the Camross net. Any illusions of an easy win were quickly dispelled however as Camross settled to get a few scores themselves, despite playing into a strong breeze. Clara then hit a bit of a purple patch and led 1-8 to 0-4 a er 20 minutes. Then Camross scored an unanswered 1-2 to leave just two points in it. Clara responded well and claimed four of the last five points of the half. This put them 1-12 to 1-7 ahead at the break. Camross scored 5 of the first 6 points of the second half and had their tails up but a Conor O Shea free was then followed by the most crucial score of the game. Paul Cody gained possession about 40 yards from goal and a er making a bit of ground, he went for goal when a point seemed the safest option. He was rewarded for his courage when the top corner of the net shook, and suddenly the lead was back to five. This score just about gave them the breathing space to scrape home, as Camross scored six of the last eight points to come up agonisingly short at the finish. Best for the winners were Jack and David Langton and Shane Staunton in defence and Martin O Connell, Paul Cody and Liam Ryan up front. Team - Kevin Nolan, Paddy Ryan, Jack Langton, Tom Ryan. James Casey 0-1, David Langton 0-1f, Shane Staunton. James Nolan, Conor O Shea 0-4f. Jason Byrne, Martin O Connell 0-5, Paul Cody 1-1. Peter Nolan, Joe Connolly, Liam Ryan 1-4. Subs used Killian Phelan, Ciarán Prendergast, Dara Glynn, Alan Coleman, Evan Whearty. FOOTBALL POSTPONED The Clara/ Muckalee senior football league game which was to have been played on Friday in Muckalee had to be postponed because of a waterlogged pitch. A new date has yet to be confirmed. MINOR FOOTBALL The minor county semi final away to Tullogher also fell foul of the weather and will be refixed for another day. HANDBALL Well done to Rory Glynn who was part of a Kilkenny U16/17 team that claimed Leinster honours on Friday night in Garryhill, Co. Carlow. Rory and his partner Luke Hanrahan, also of O Loughlins handball club, won their two games 15-6, 15-14 to help overcome a slight Wexford advantage a er the first couple of games. Ronan O Brien and Evan Doyle of Windgap, and Éanna O Kee e were the other team members. The team was managed by Frank Manogue and John Morrissey, both of O Loughlins. ATHLETICS Congratulations to Billy Coogan who finished 9th in the Intermediate Schools Cross Country National finals in Belfast on Saturday 12th March, representing Kilkenny CBS. Billy will now go forward to represent Ireland at the SIAB Cross Country International in Pembrey Country Park, Wales on Saturday 26th March. Hazel Coogan, Billy’s younger sister, representing Loreto Kilkenny finished in a very respectable 40th position in the Junior Girls competition at the same event. Great stu lads!

CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the Club Lotto (Mar 8th).The numbers drawn were 3, 6, 7, 23 and the bonus number was 13. Nior bhuaigh eínne an chrannchur cumann anocht (Márta 8). Na úimhreacha a bhi tóghta amach ná 3, 6, 7, 23 agus an uimhir breise 13 Next week’s Jackpot will be €6,800 (March 15). www.oloughlingaels.com/lotto Promotors Draw: Pat Cody c/o Mary Cody. Nuala Bryan c/o Dan Driscoll Noel Hickey c/o Brian Murphy. PJ Delaney c/o Alan Cullen. Neil Loy. Tricia Webster c/o Paddy Greene. Theresa Burke c/o JJ Cullen. Lisa Eyre c/o online Nigel Skehan c/o Online. Eimear Skehan c/o Online ST PATRICKS DAY PARADE O’Loughlin Gaels Juvenile Hurlers and Camogie players will take part in this Thursday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. All players and family wishing to take part with their coaches are to meet at Workhouse Lane, MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre at 12:20pm. Please wear your club gear and sponsors jerseys. We’re looking forward to a great big O’Loughlin Gaels turnout to celebrate our national day together. All welcome. HANDBALL NEWS More success in Carlow for our Handballers with Kilkenny GAA Handball . The Kilkenny under 16/17 team won the Leinster final with O’Loughlin Gaels Handball members Rory Glynn and Luke Hanrahan on the team. Luke and Rory teamed up together and were behind going in to their games, but they stuck their shoulder to the wheel and won 15.14 15.8. They were absolutely brilliant. A big mention for the other members of the team too - Ronan O’Brien and Evan Doyle from Windgap and Eanna O’Keefe from Kilfane. Not in photo is Mikey Stynes of Talbots Inch Handball Club. Well done to all the boys and their mentors John Morrissey & Frank Manogue both representing O’Loughlin Gaels Handball. Testimony to the huge work going on at O’Loughlin Gaels Handball. Also on Saturday O’Loughlins u15 player Daniel McCormack was part of Kilkenny GAA Handball team that beat Laois in the Leinster final at the u14/u15 40x20. Just reward for some great work at O’Loughlin Gaels Handball. CLIMB WITH CHARLIE In collaboration with the upcoming Climb With Charlie , a group of 9 local people including our own Cllr. Joe Malone , DJ Carey and 7 others are climbing Cross Mountain Medjuorge Bosnia on the 2nd of April for IMNDA and Pieta House. In preparation on Sat the 19th of March at 11am at the Hurlers Statue Canal Square a walk will take place down the Canal up onto the Bennettsbridge road at Black Quarry and finish at the front gate of the Castle. All are welcome to attend and donate on line at Climbwithcharlie.ie through the Joe Malone Group. On March 19th Charlie Bird will be joining and leading the walk along with his wife Claire and dog Tiger, as well as Newstalk Presenter Kieran Cuddihy, Rte Star Baz Ashmawy, Joey Holden former Kilkenny Hurler and others. https://www.idonate.ie/ event/3317_climb-with-charlie.html CLODAGH AND AVA ARE CHAMPIONS Congratulations to camogie players Clodagh O’Callaghan and Ava Butler who have had success in sport last weekend with their school teams. Clodagh picked up an All-Ireland Cross Country Winners medal while Ava’s team won a Leinster Schools Final in Badminton. Both girls are with Presentation Secondary School. MICKEY O’NEILL It is with great sadness we report the peaceful passing of Mickey O’Neill, one of O’Loughlins finest. Our sympathies to Mickey’s wife Margaret, and children Shane, Corey and Sarah, the O’Neill family and the O’’Loughlin Road community. May Mickey Rest in Peace Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílís

FEILE LACHTAIN 2022 History will be made in Freshford on Saturday next 19th March when both Bishops of Ossory will attend the opening ceremony of Feile Lachtain 2022 . No record exists of a similar occasion in the past. The ceremony was devised by Monsgr. Kieron Kennedy PP and Canon Richard Marsh of the Church of Ireland. It will begin at St.Lachtains Church of Ireland at 3pm. A er the introduction a procession will take place to St.Lachtains Roman Catholic Church where it will conclude. Bishop Nulty Administrator of the Diocese of Ossory will preach at the Church of Ireland which Bishop Burrows, Church of IRELAND Bishop of Ossory, will preach at the Roman Catholic Church. There will be an informal reception a erwards in Freshford Community Hall. Feile Lachtain 2022 will commemorate the 1400th anniversary of our Patron saint Lachtain. It will celebrate more than 1400 years of worship in the parish and in particular on the site of St.Lachtains Church of Ireland. A series of events will run throughout the year. Information can be found on www.ionadlachtain.com and on Facebook and Instagram at Ionad Lachtain. All are welcome to attend Saturday’s ceremony and reception. IONAD LACHTAIN The Committee at Ionad Lachtain Heritage centre would like to aacknowledge work of Kilkenny County Council in complelting the railing and wheelchair access to the annex which houses the museum and cra shop. Thanks also to local Cllr. Michael McCarthy and the other local councillors for their support. NO MOBILE LIBRARY Another big loss to the village is the recent withdrawal of the mobile library. The service which was running every second or third Tuesday for the past number of years has now been withdrawn due to declining numbers. You can avail of other libraries or have special home delivery service if you wish by contacting Kilkenny County Library. BAPTISM Congrats to Michelle Bowden, Buncrussia Street, Freshford and her partner Mark whose baby daughter Pria was baptised at St.Lachtains Church last weekend. SQUASH The Masters Nationals was held in Fitzwilliam and Mount Pleasant Dublin last weekend. Two local men Pat Morrissey and Noel Walsh took part in the competitions. Pat beat Colin Travis Westwood 3-0 in the first game but lost out next day to Kevin Knox of Celtic Squash Club Waterford who went on to be the overall winner. Noel Walsh was 1-0 in his game against Ryan Crossman and was very unlucky to get injured and had to retire from the competition. Pat is o to Galway in April to represent Ireland in the Home Internationals. He would like to thank local businessman Damine Lennon THM on his generous sponsorship of the Over 40s Ireland team. Freshford Squash Club welcome new members anytime for squash and the gym. DEATHS The death took place last weekend of John Keoghan late of Lis Tullaroan. Although advanced in years his passing caused widespread shock and regret. Jack as he was known was widely known and respected in the area. His remains were removed to Tullaroan Church on Monday evening. Funeral mass took place on Tuesday morning followed by burial in Tullaroan Cemetery. He is mourned by his wife Agnes, sons Frank and daughters Catherine, Oonagh and Eithne, grandchildren, brothers, sister daughters in law, sons in law, nephews nieces and extended family to whom sincere sympathy is extended. The death also occurred last week at Tinnypark Nursing home of Mrs. Kathleen Dalton late of Sart Freshford. She was predeceased by by her husband Nicky. Her remains were removed form Kennedy funeral home to Tulla church on Thursday evening last. Funeral mass took place on Friday in Tulla Church followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. She is mourned by her sister Mary Rose, brother in law Kevin, sisters in law, nephews, and nieces to whom deepest sympathy is extended. COMMUNITY CAFE Freshford are to get a new Community Café. Work has commenced on the premises at Buncrussia Street Freshford and the volunteers are making great progress at present. The subcommittee are most grateful for the very generous donations of building materials from local families and businesses and greatly appreciate all the materials, time, labour, advice that has been given and they say that they are well on their way to having a fabulous community café by the community and for the community. SOCCER Freshford Town Junior side had another good win on Sunday a ernoon last when they took on one of the table toppers Thomastown in a home league game. They finished convincing winners on a 5-0 scoreline. Scorers for Freshford were Shane Donnelly (2) Ml Kenny, Ml Burke and Niall Kenny. They have two games le to play and must win these two away games to win the league. In the schoolboys section the U13 boys took on river Rangers on Saturday at home and came out winners on a 2-0 scoreline with goals from Charlie Kavanagh and Jack Marnell The U17 boys were at home to Evergreen and the game finished level at 1-1. James Comerford scored for the home side The training sessions for U8s continue each Saturday morning (weather permitting) from 12noon to 1pm at the SPLIT THE POT The weekly split the pot draw started up again recently and the lucky winner of €142 was Sonny O’Shea of Gathabawn. Tickets are just €2 and the winner gets half of the takings. The draw is held each Wednesday and boxes and envelopes can be found in Kavanaghs Bar, Mace, O’Shea’s corner shop, Girls& Guys Hairdressers, Oasis Creche, Freshford Creamery, Freshford Butchers and Prague House. This month’s proceeds are going to Freshford Community Café. The Committee would ask you to please support this fund raiser. DARTS The final of the A League took place on Friday night last in Connolly’s of Tullaroan when Kavanaghs took on the Valley. In the semi-finals Valley had beaten Farrells and Kavanghs beat Valley 2 to book their place in the final. The Valley came out winners on the night on a 5-3 score with Shane Pollard getting the player of the final. The final of the C League takes place on this Saturday evening at 8.30pm in Killeens when the Valley take on McGraths. COMMUNITY ALERT Freshford /Three castles Community Alert group hold their AGM on Friday 25th March at 7.30pm in Freshford Community Hall. All welcome to attend. WORKS Cllr Michael McCarthy welcomed the major improvement works that have taken place recently at St.Lachtains Church of Ireland in the village. The provision of a ramp and handrail will facilitate wheelchair access to the annex. This is a welcome development and will provide safety for all.The works are timely given the impeding important celebrations in 2022 to mark and commemorate the 1400th anniversary of the Patron saint Lachtain. Great credit is due to the Area Engineer and his sta for all their help Phase one of the macadam overlay on the Lisdowney to Lone road commenced last week also. MACRA NA FEIRME Macra na Feirme are looking to establish a new club in the Freshford area. Macra na Feirme is an organisation for young people between the ages of 17 and 35 who are interested in getting involved in sports, travel drama, debating or just want to meet new people and have some fun. To be a member of Macra you must join a Macra club in your area. This will open the door to new fiends and new activities. There are hundreds of clubs across Ireland bursting with activity who always welcome a new face. For more information please contact Training and Development O icer – Michael Wall on 0868359891 or email him at mwall@macra.ie GAA St.Lachtains GAA Club will once again run an Easter Camp in April. The camp will run from Monday 11th April to Thursday 14th April at St.Lachtains GAA Grounds. from 10am to 2pm each day and will accommodate boys and girls from 6-13 years. Great fun is guaranteed with top quality coaches.The cost is €50 per child l(first 2 children per family)€40 for third child onwards.The camp can be booked online with link to book on St.Lachtains Facebook and Twitter pages. For more info you can contact Eoin on 087 6191381, Paugie on 087 9692153 or Michael on 085 1283075. The Clubs shop is open and 2022 range is soon to be uploaded onto the O’Neills club shop. Details can be found on St.Lachtains Social media pages or by O’Neills sportswear& searching for St.Lachtains Gaa.

PARISH NEWS Attendance at indoor settings are now back to full capacity and attendance at Mass almost back to normal here to. Mass is held in the Parish Church each Wednesday morning at 9.30am and on Sunday morning at 11am.wiith Mass in Tulla church on Saturday evenings at 7.30pm. This year is the 1400 year celebration of St.Lachtain and it is fast approaching beginning with a special liturgical celebration at 3pm on March 19th when we will be joining with our Church of Ireland Brother and sisters on that special day. Further details will be published nearer to that date. The Stations of the Cross in the Church have now been completely refurbished. Help to complete this special project of restoration through donation or contriubution is more than welcome. You are also very welcome to sponsor a station either as a family or with a group The sum involved is €2,000 per station. 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 Jennifer 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 PILGRIMAGE Pilgrimage to Lourdes will be held from 9th to 13th May 2022 . Staying at the 4 star Hotel Astrid the trip costs €645 pps (single room supplement payable). Accompanied by spiritual director. Includes return direct flights from Dublin to Tarbes, coach transfers breakfast lunch and dinner each day, full religious programme, services of a Marian pilgrimage guide, mass daily and spiritual activities, all taxes and travel insurance. For more details contact C.Flynn on 089 4638769. 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 28434 2 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.

DUNNAMAGGIN DEVELOPMENT GROUP Sunday last, March 13th the village of Dunnamaggin launched its five year plan a ‘Vision for Dunnamaggin’. The process took a year to complete because as Rosie from Workhouse Union says ‘community development is inclusive and collaborative and takes time to involve everyone and listen to and hear all voices. When there is a pandemic, it takes that little bit longer’. The end product with its recommendations has been worth the wait. ‘The plan itself is very real, implementable and sustainable’ said Declan Rice CEO of KLP. Local councillor Matt Doran agreed with Declan and pledged his support for the next stage – accessing funding for ‘Madges Garden’. Madges Garden will be a pocket park for the village that will have multiple uses - hosting monthly markets, a safe, accessible space for children to play and adults to gather, a sustainable pollen friendly garden and a reimagining of the sheds into an arts space for cra making and performance. None of the events we have run or the process of developing the Vision for Dunnamaggin would have been possible without the support of Kilkenny Leader Partnership and Kilkenny County Council. Most importantly it would not have been possible without the support of the community and the collaboration with local organisations including the GAA, Ladies Football and the Pat Walsh Committee. This Vision is a resource to be used by all of us to further the development of all the organisations within Dunnamaggin. March 27th 2022 the community gathering from 11.30am to 1pm will be a Cake Sale and Co ee Morning for Ukraine. Please come and support. April 17th - Easter Sunday our first market of the year will take place in Madges Garden alongside the Pat Walsh commemoration. KELLS HANDBALL CLUB U14/15 40x20 Team Leinster Champions. Well done to Timmy Corr and Daniel Hayes who were members of the victorious Kilkenny team who defeated Laois in the Leinster final. The other members were Padraig Egan (Windgap), Cian Doherty (Kilfane), Dan McCormack (O Loughlins) James Kenny (Talbots Inch) and Rian Dowling (Talbots Inch). Well done to all and best of luck in the All Ireland series. Well done also to Shauna Hayes and Conor Manogue who last Saturday won all their games in the Leinster Cuman na mBunscol. Shauna won the Girls U13 Singles representing Dunnamaggin N.S and Conor won the Boys U13 Singles representing Gaelscoil. They now move forward to represent Leinster in the National series. DUNNAMAGGIN GAA Medal Presentation Dunnamaggin GAA were finally able to hold two well overdue medal presentations on Saturday Night last, now that Covid restrictions have been li ed. The first was held in St.Leonard’s Hall Dunnamaggin where the U15 team were presented with their Roinn B Hurling Championship and Feile Division 1 Shield winner’s medals from last year. Next up were the Minor team from 2020 who were presented with their Roinn B Championship winners medals. Thanks to Michael Cody for presenting the medals and to all who provided and helped with refreshments on the night. Next up it was the turn of two adult teams to receive their medals in Townsends. The first up were well overdue when the U19 team from 2019 were presented with their Hurling League winners medals. Next up were the Victorious Junior F team who made history last year when the club fielded a third adult team for the first time. Huge credit is due to this group of players and their management team who fulfilled every fixture even when numbers were tight and got the ultimate prize when they were crowned champions in a cracking game against Piltown last year in Hugginstown. LOCAL LOTTO RESULTS Draw on 7th March 2022. Winning Numbers : 4,8,36. No Winner. Results for Draw for 5 x €30. Alfie b ( Olive Buckley ),Orla Buckley ( Olive Buckley ),Cathal Buckley ( Olive Buckley )Ann Marie Mullins ( Aidan Farrell ),Gwen Walsh ( Aidan Farrell). Jackpot next week Monday March 14th €6,100. Venue Delaney’s Bar Kells at 9pm. All welcome. KILKENNY VOLUNTEER CENTRE We have lots happening in the centre at the moment. Lots of new volunteer roles on our database. Irish Cancer Society - Da odil Day March 25th - Volunteers needed to help fundraise. Callan Community First Responders are looking for volunteers in the local area to train and respond to emergency call outs. Kilkenny Community Early Years project would love to invite new Board /Trustees to volunteer. Fr. McGrath Centre in Kilkenny would love the help of a Social Media and communications Volunteer to help reinvigorate their website or online presense to support their activities St Vincent de Paul are recruiting new Home Visitor Volunteers to support the work that they are doing with local families. The Mill Centre in Urlingford would love the support of a Volunteer Receptionist volunteer. POWERS DRAPERY CALLAN – OPEN CALL Róisin Power Hackett, a visual artist and granddaughter of Seamus and Della Power from Power’s Drapery Shop, Callan, is looking for your help. She is looking for stories and memories about visits to Power’s Drapery shop from people who are or were locally based with the intention of hosting an event in April when the stories will be performed. Email Róisin at roisin_ ph@hotmail.com or call 0851273346. Deadline for submissions is 31st March. HIVE MIND FREE courses that build digital resilience Hive Mind has created valuable online self-paced courses designed to help us build our digital resilience. Designed with community and voluntary organisations in mind, they improve our critical thinking skills, deepen our understanding of mechanisms behind disinformation and show us how to take control of our exposure online. They teach us ways of using technology to create positive change. Courses can be completed in one hour or less and are free of charge. Some of their available programmes are: Digital Campaigning Basics- covers core elements of a ‘peoplepowered’ campaign – a tool for mobilizing mass audiences to support your causes. Learn practical tools to create your own campaigns. Open Data for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) – this course equips civil society practitioners with knowledge and skills for data analysis, creating data-based digital campaigns, and bringing about a positive social change. Registration at https://en.hive-mind.community/trainings DON’T MOW- LET IT GROW Don’t Mow – Let it Grow (and save petrol!). A gentle reminder to reduce the number of times you mow your lawn this year. Not only will you save money, and help climate action, you’ll also help our bees, butterflies and other insects which need the nectar from native wildflowers like clover, birdsfoot trefoil and dandelions that grow in our lawns. To find out more contact the Heritage O ice BURSARY SCHEME New Bursary Scheme for the Decade of Centenaries Programme 2022/2023. The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, recently announced a new bursary scheme, in partnership with the Royal Irish Academy, for the final phase of the Decade of Centenaries. The objective of the bursary scheme is to encourage new local research and local history studies, and a meaningful examination of local, regional, and national events during the Struggle for Independence and Civil War period. Further information/bursary criteria at https://www.ria.ie/decade-centenaries-bursary. Closing date for receipt of applications 5.30pm Wednesday, 27th April 2022.

Dunnamaggin U15B Champions and Division 1 Feile Shield Champions 2021

Following approaches about a collection and a meeting of a few parishioners an envelope collection for Ukraine will take place at the church door on 19th and 20th March in Gowran and Dungarvan. The collection will remain open until Sunday, 3rd April. This weekend Ukraine Donation envelopes will be on the church pews this Saturday and Sunday and in both Gowran Pharmacy and Gowran Filling Station and there will be ones available on the church newsletter table. The total collection will be sent to the Irish Red Cross for their services to the Ukraine people. YOUNG IRELANDS CAMOGIE CLUB A Bu et and Boogie will take place on Saturday, 2nd April 2022 at 7pm in Gowran Park. Bu et and Boogie is the long overdue opportunity to have a club social event with friends, neighbours and teammates. In what promises to be a great evening, please come along for a night of great company, live music and a bu et meal. Tickets can be bought online, at Gowran Pharmacy, Hennessy’s or any committee member. THE KILKENNY COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL The festival is back this year in Gowran Park, and it will take place on Sunday 3rd July featuring a host of top-class Country Singers. Performing on the day will be Mike Denver, Cliona Hagan, Robert Mizzell, Trudi Lalor, Jimmy and Claudia Buckley with backing band The Conquerors. Tickets now on Sale and for further information, check out kilkennycountrymusicfestival. ie or email kkcountrymusic@gmail.com GOWRAN FESTIVAL OF SPEED The festival is taking place on Sunday, 21st August. All acts will be announced in the coming weeks. KILKENNY VOLUNTEER CENTRE Lots of new volunteer roles available on their database. To find out more you can email on info@volunteerkilkenny.ie or call 089 2584946. Irish Cancer Society - Da odil Day March 25th - Volunteers needed to help fundraise. Callan Community First Responders are looking for volunteers in the local area to train and respond to emergency call outs. Kilkenny Community Early Years project would love to invite new Board /Trustees to volunteer. Fr. McGrath Centre in Kilkenny would love the help of a social media and communications Volunteer to help reinvigorate their website or online presence to support their activities St Vincent de Paul are recruiting new Home Visitor Volunteers to support the work that they are doing with local families. The Mill Centre in Urlingford would love the support of a Volunteer Receptionist volunteer. SPORTS ROUND-UP WITH MICHAEL O’LEARY YOUNG IRELANDS STRONGLY REPRESENTED IN ST’ KIERAN’S SEARCH FOR ALL IRELAND GLORY. Very best wishes to the Young Irelands contingent involved in St. Kierans Colleges attempt to win the All-Ireland Senior Colleges Roinn A Hurling Final (St. Patricks Day) in Croke Park against Ardscoil Ris of Limerick. Tommy Phelan, Patrick Langton, Killian Carey, Padraig Naddy and Jimmy Lennon are all part of the St. Kieran’s Panel, while Michael Walsh is part of the management Team. Throw-in in Croke Park is at 4pm. CAREY AND CO LOOK TO BOOK CATS LEAGUE SEMI SPOT. Best Wishes to Michael Carey and the Kilkenny Seniors as they go in search of a League Semi-Final spot on Sunday A ernoon against near neighbours Waterford. A win would guarantee Kilkenny a Semi-Final spot, while the Deise are e ectively already guaranteed their Semi-Final place. Throw-in in Nowlan Park is at 1.45pm. CAMOGIE GIRLS NARROWLY MISS OUT ON LEAGUE FINAL The Kilkenny Camogie girls narrowly missed out on a League Final place on scoring di erence, as their League clash in Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork ended in a draw, 1-8 each. The Fitzgerald Sisters Ste i and Ti any started once again for Kilkenny with Ciara O’Kee e also part of the Matchday Squad, while Pat O’Neill is part of the Management Team. Cork go through to League Final as Group Winners on virtue of superior scoring di erence. Meanwhile, Loreto Kilkenny’s All-Ireland Junior Camogie Final Replay against Ursuline Thurles scheduled (featuring the three Young Irelands players) was called o due to the Johnstown pitch being waterlogged following heavy torrential rain. U-19 AND U-21 DRAWS The U-19 and U-21 Draws for 2022 were made as Young Irelands know their opponents for the year in both competitions. In the U-19 Grade, Young Irelands have been drawn with Graigue-Ballycallan, Piltown and Rower-Inistioge in the League, while in the Championship they have been drawn away to Rower-Inistioge. Meanwhile, the U-21s have been drawn at home to Lisdowney in the Championship Quarter-Final in a repeat of last December’s County Semi-Final in which Lisdowney won. Dates for those competitions will be confirmed at further notice. MINOR FOOT BALLERS LOSE OUT AFTER GALLANT DISPLAY. The Minor Footballers put up a valiant display before losing out 3-11 to 2-8 against St. Martins in Muckalee last Monday night week in the County Minor Roinn A Football Semi-Final. In retrospective, it proved to be a very good performance as St. Martins went on to win the County Final last Sunday morning 5-8 to 1-11 against a strongly fancied Dicksboro Team. Meanwhile, the Young Irelands U-13 Footballers are scheduled to host Dicksboro in the County Roinn A Semi-Final next Sunday Morning at 10.30am. PRIMARY SCHOOLS HURLING For the first time since 2019, Primary Schools Competitions will take place which will be a wonderful sight to see a er such a long absence and Gowran National School will be busy in the weeks ahead. Gowran are at home to Danesfort at 3.30pm and in subsequent weeks they will be away to Gaelscoil Osrai next Wednesday 23rd March and also away to St. Patricks De Salle on Wednesday 6th April. Following the Easter Break, Gowran will be at home to Clara on Wednesday 27th April and they will conclude the Group phase with another home match against Scoil McCauley Rice National on Wednesday 11th May. Very Best Wishes to Gowran National School in the weeks ahead. GOWRAN MAN MASTERMINDS CARLOW MINORS TO COMPREHENSIVE VICTORY Gowran Man Alan Roche is managing the Carlow Minor Hurlers this year and last Saturday they recorded a comprehensive victory against Derry winning 3-22 to 1-7 in Abbotstown, Dublin. Next up is a trip to Pairc Tailteann, Navan to take on Meath on March 26th at 2pm. RICHIE HOGAN AND MICHAEL RICE EASTER HURLING CAMP 2022 The Richie Hogan and Michael Rice Easter Hurling Camp takes place in St. Kierans College during the Mid-Term Break from Monday 11th April to Thursday 14th April from 10am to 1.30pm daily. Ages 6-13, with Cost Price €55, with 2nd and 3rd child in family €45 each. Check out Young Irelands Club Social Media Pages for further details and link regarding Application Form.

CLUB LOTTO LOTTO Results March 11th. Nos: 21–7– 1– 31. Jackpot: €8,350– not won Draw Prizes – €50: Martin Shasby c/o Deirdre O’ Reilly. €25 each Cathal O’ Neill c/o onine €25 each Kay Walkin c/o Paddy Maher . €25 each Pat Kenny c/o Paddy Maher. Co op draw ticket John Kennedy . Promotors prize Tommy Hackett. New weeks draw €8,500 18th of March 2022 SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Dicksboro GAA and Camogie Club are marching once again in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Meeting up at 12.45 pm outside of Padmore and Barnes car park entrance on Wolfe Tone Street. Parade starts at 1.30 pm from the top of John’s Street and finishing at the end of High Street. Children can be collected at the entrance to Dunnes Stores car park near the Courthouse behind Elvery’s at 2.15 pm. We are asking for as many as possible to attend. The Children get a great buzz marching around with their friend’s dressed in Dicksboro colours. If a Parent can March as well all the better. Thanks Dicksboro Juvenile Club. SENIOR FOOTHBALL Our Senior footballers had a great win over James Stephens on Saturday in Palmerstown. MINOR FOOTHBALL Our Minor footballers were beaten in the Minor A County Final v St Martins in Muckalee on Sunday morning. 5-08 to 1-11. Hard luck to our lads who battled very hard throughout. U13 FOOTHBALL Our u13 footballers had a great win over James Stephens on Sunday morning in James Park. Our B team lost against Railyard. CLUBHOUSE Palmerstown Clubhouse reoped. Dicksboro Clubhouse Bar is reopened Thursday from 8.30pm and every Thursday going forward . Thursday nights is Lotto Draw and Cards Night. All are welcome out for a social drink, a chat and if there is interest, a beginners cards table. We are o ering a particular welcome to all of our senior citizens members, it’s been a di icult past two years and we would be delighted to see you out to the club for a chat. We have a selection of non-alcoholic beers, barista co ee and all the usuals. We look forward to seeing you all CLUB REGISTER 2022 We are delighted to announce that Registration for Dicksboro GAA and Camogie Club for 2022 is now open. There are a number of ways for existing and new members to register with the club. Click on the link below (For existing members enter your e mail address to retrieve all details from last year’s registration process). Go to the membership page on Clubs App and sign up. https://dicksborogaa.com/membership_signup