Community & GAA Notes

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GOWRAN PITCH AND PUTT

Last weekend the CKW region Leinster Matchplay qualifiers were held in Gowran. It was a good day for the host club with 7 of the 14 spots available going to the home players.

Monday saw the National Matchplay qualifiers start in Bagenalstown which concluded with Gowran players claiming 3 of the 4 places.

Well done to all the qualifiers and all the players who played over the weekend and during the week representing the club.

GOWRAN GIRLS CONTRIBUTE TO LEINSTER WIN

Congratulations to Ste i and Ti anie Fitzgerald, Ciara O’Kee e and Selector Pat O’Neill, as Kilkenny retained their Leinster Senior Title in UPMC Nowlan Park on Saturday following a hard fought 1-14 to 0-13 win against Dublin on a Beautiful Warm Summer A ernoon.

Kilkenny will now turn their attention to the upcoming defence of The O’Du y Cup (All-Ireland Championship).

Meanwhile, The U-12 girls played their mini games at half time of The Leinster Final as they were on hand to support The Young Irelands girls.

DISAPPOINTMENT FOR COUNTY UNDER AGE TEAMS

There was disappointment for The Young Irelands Players involved in inter-County Under age Leinster Championship action last week.

Paddy Langton was a member of The Kilkenny U-20 starting Team that saw the defence of their Leinster and All-Ireland crowns end following a 1-18 to 2-13 defeat against Wexford in Nowlan Park last Wednesday night, with Tommy Phelan also part of the extended panel.

Meanwhile, Tommy’s brother Cian came on as a Substitute and scored a point as Kilkenny su ered a 2-20 to 0-14 loss against Galway in the Leinster Minor Final in Portlaoise on Friday night. Kilkenny will have a daunting task against Munster Champions Clare in The All-Ireland Semi-Final in Semple Stadium, Thurles next Saturday.

INTERMEDIATES PERFORM WELL IN NARROW LOSS

Young Irelands Intermediates produced a very encouraging performance as they lost out by a point away to Clara on Saturday Night (0-24 to 3-14).

There was a lot of young players involved on the evening including a few of last year’s Minors that were making their debut with The Intermediate Team.

DOUBLE SUCCESS FOR U-13 TEAMS

Both Young Irelands U-13 Teams were victorious over the weekend.

The Young Irelands A Team won 5-10 to 3-7 away to Rower-Inistioge on Friday night, while The Young Irelands 13-a-side Team overcame Mooncoin 4-1 to 2-4 on Sunday Morning.

Both U-13 Teams are out in action again this weekend. The A Team are at home to Dicksboro in Gowran on Friday night from 7.30pm, while The 13-a-side Team are away to Bennettsbridge from 10.30am on Saturday Morning.

FEILE U-15 FOOTBALL

Young Irelands U-15s lost 2-1 to 1-2 against Thomastown in The Feile Football Quarter-Final in Canon Kearns Park, Castlecomer on Saturday Morning.

YOUNG IRELANDS U-12 HURLING TOURNAMENT

This year’s Young Irelands U-12 Hurling Tournament will be held in honour of Beatrice Treacy who passed away this week in 2017, with a host of Teams from across the County, with the action getting underway from 9.30am on Saturday Morning. With Cup and Shield Finals taking place

Beatrice was a Young Irelands stalwart heavily involved in The Club for so many years with both Hurling and Camogie. She served as PRO of The Club for almost 20 years, while in Millenium Year(2000) she was Editor of The Gowran GAA Story. She was also a founding member of St. Marys Camogie Club in Gowran, while she was very centrally involved in Kilkenny Camogie both as a County Board delegate and also was a Selector in Kilkenny’s First Senior All-Ireland in 1974.

Beatrice’s Granddaughters Ste i and Ti anie were on The Starting Team as Kilkenny won the Senior All-Ireland last year.

YOUNG IRELANDS DOG NIGHT

Young Irelands GAA and Camogie Clubs will host their annual Dog Night in Kilkenny Greyhound Track on Sunday 28th May. There are a whole host of Prizes to be won on the night and a great night out is guaranteed. First Race is at 7.30pm.

KILKENNY COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

The Kilkenny Country Music Festival takes place on Sunday 9th July with another top class line-up in store again this year. Mike Denver is once again headline act with Olivia Douglas, Jimmy Buckley, Claudia Buckley, Brendan Shine, Trudi Lalor also performing with The Conquerors as backing band for the day. James Lakes of KCLR is MC and check out https://kilkennycountrymusicfestival.ie/ for any further details.

PILTOWN CO-OP DRAW

Tickets for 2023 Hurlers Co Op Draw are now on sale. €50 per ticket. 5 draws with €125,000 to be won in prizes which include three cars and two holidays! Tickets can be purchased from any committee member or buy online at this link:https://bit. ly/3LXvvrs. This is one of their major club fundraisers and your support is much appreciated.

FIRST COMMUNION

Congratulations to the boys and girls of Bennettsbridge Mixed School who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday last. Celebrants were Canon Pat Dalton and Canon Pat Duggan. 3rd to 6th class pupils sang in the choir and played recorder on the day. It was great to have the children singing and thanks went to Margaret for her music and direction. Billy Molloy was thanked for his help with the choir for the preparation masses. All had tea and cake in the school a erwards courtesy of the Parents Association. A welcome return to the full communion celebrations of pre-covid times.

Thanks went to all who helped to make the day such a special one for children and parents. Special thanks to their teacher, Catriona who prepared the children helped by Sheila, Olivia and Tracey, also the four parents who organised the monthly masses. On Corpus Christi, the 11th June, the children will have the opportunity to dress up in their communion clothes for the Thanksgiving Mass.

MASS TIMES

Weekday Masses. Wednesday 10.30am. Friday 10.30am

CAMOGIE DOG NIGHT

The Bennettsbridge Camogie Club had a super successful evening for their race night last weekend. Thanks went to everyone who contributed to making the night a success! A sincere thank you to all our race sponsors, our many advertisers for your support and all those who kindly donated ra le prizes. It was wonderful to see a huge crowd, young and not so young enjoying the evening so thanks to all that came and made the night what it was. Last but not least a huge thanks to our race night committee who had a pretty big task organising this event, your time is appreciated.

TIDY TOWNS

The Tidy Towns volunteers are making great headway in their 2023 campaign. Last week the bedding plants were installed in all the bowls and containers around the village and it’s great to see the colourful displays. There is still a lot to be done and they would really appreciate a little more help. If you can help contact any of the committee members.

ART GROUP

The art Group is sad to announce that one of their members has passed away. Veronica Wall had been part of the Bennettsbridge Art Group for almost two years. A gi ed artist she was a generous and caring person. She will be sadly missed. Sympathy is extended to her family at his sad time. Veronica died in St Luke’s Hospital on 13th May. A retired bank o icial, she had lived and worked in Kilkenny and was originally from Bellevue Terrace, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Predeceased by her parents Ted and Nellie, brother Eamonn and her nephew Alan. She will be deeply missed by her son Johnny, sister Eleanor (Lyons), brother Lorcan, her adored grandchildren Fionn and Iarla, daughter-in-law Lisa, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family, friends and neighbours.

GATHERING GROUP Meetings continue each Wednesday with the usual activities. The summer break will commence shortly. A co ee morning is being planned before the break.

LOTTO RESULTS

Draw 8th May. Jackpot not won. Numbers, 5. 10, 18, 23. Jackpot now €7,150.00. Conso-lation Prizes, Sheila Kinsella, Ballyreddin, Bill Hutchinson, c/o Cra ed, L and P Mahon, Blackwell, BB Syndicate, De Bally Boys.

LEO IN OUR COMUNITY

The Local Enterprise O ice Kilkenny will be holding a FREE business advisory clinic open to anyone in Bennettsbridge and surrounding areas considering a new business start-up or currently operating a small business.

A clinic will be held in Thomastown Library on Friday the 26th of May from 10am-12pm. For more information or to book an appointment see www.localenterprise.ie/Kilkenny/OnlineBookings or call 056 7752662.

GAA

Inter county Hurling Best wishes to David Blanchfield and the Kilkenny team that play Dublin in Nowlan Park in the Leinster championship this weekend. Hard luck to Bill Hughes who was part of the Kilkenny squad that lost to Wexford in the under 20 championship last week.

BENNETTSBRIDGE GAA SCRAPMETAL COLLECTION

Many thanks to all who contributed to Bennettsbridge GAA scrap metal collection which had a very good response. Please contact Leo 086-8861906 or Tim 086-3441652 if anyone has more scrap to donate and they will arrange collection.

CLUB HURLING

The senior hurler’s defeated The Rower by 6 points in the Byrne Cup last Saturday. Our minors lost out to a very strong Durrow Harps in the league. The under 13s defeated James Stephens in round two of the league and play Emeralds at home this Friday evening. The junior footballers defeated Emeralds in the championship quarter final and play Windgap in the semi-finals. Please see the Kilkenny GAA website for all club fixtures and changes.

MEMBERSHIP 2023

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

BUY A BRICK CAMPAIGN

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

GOLF CLASSIC 2023

The Annual Golf Classic will take place in Gowran Park on June 9th this year.

HURLERS CO-OP DRAW

Hurlers Co-op draw tickets are now on sale through all committee members. Prizes to the value of 125,000 are on o er including three cars and two holidays. The first of 5 draws will take place on June 13th. Tickets cost 50 euro and half of ticket money is returned to the club.

SPLIT THE POT

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

BALLYRAGGET

LAP THE LOOP

Naomh Bríd Camogie Club in Ballyragget are holding their fundraiser ‘Lap the Loop’ for Naomh Bríd on this weekend Saturday 20th-21st of May. The whole community are invited to the GAA grounds in Ballyragget on Saturday the 20th of May at 2pm to kick o the start of the 24hr ‘Lap the Loop’, where there will be people constantly walking/running around the GAA grounds for 24hours. Club members and non club members are welcome to take part at any stage during the 24 hours. There will be refreshments available to participants on the day. Naomh Bríd have over 100 players with camogie teams for all age groups from Under 6 to adults. Funds raised will go towards player insurance costs, referee fees, coaches’ training courses, first aid support, training equipment and refreshments for underage blitzes.

Part of the total funds raised will be donated to the O’Gorman Home in the local community. Everyone is welcome to take part. Donations can be made through the following GoFundMe link https://gofund.me/eb367761.

TIDY TOWNS

Judging has begun in the 2023 competition so all help to keep the outside of your own home would be most welcome. The group meets Wednesday and Saturday and new people are always welcome. Many thanks to all who are contributing The group would hope to expand the memory flower basket project this year, if anyone would like to purchase a basket the cost is € 35. Memory baskets purchased last year can be reused at a cost of € 15. For details please contact 0857403812 / 0872955864

FIRST HOLY COMUNION

Congratulations to the Communion school class of 2023 on their First Communion last Saturday.

ST PATRICKS GAA

Ómós do Tomás Ó Mórdha (Tommy Moore) Sunday 14th May 2023 marks the passing of one of the most renowned sons of our parish. This date marks the 50th anniversary of the passing of Tommy Moore whose name adorns the cup presented to the winners of the All-Ireland Club Hurling Final each year. Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA Club are the current worthy holders of this trophy. Tommy was born in Lowhill, Ballyragget in October 1890 but spent most of his life in Dublin. He played hurling for the Faughs GAA Club for whom he won 6 county titles. Tommy also played hurling for the Dublin county team during the period between 1915 and 1923. This was a period of success for Dublin hurling during which Tommy won 4 Leinster medals and 2 All-Ireland finals, lining out at midfield or wing forward throughout this period. Tommy went on to become Chairman of the Faughs club and held this position from 1929 to 1969. Following his passing in 1973, a cup in his honour was presented to the All-Ireland club hurling final winners and his name has become synonymous with elite-level club hurling ever since. The initial winners of the cup in 1974 were Blackrock from Cork, captained by John Horgan.

Contacts between St. Patrick’s and Faughs have been maintained over the years. In 2010, a team from St. Patrick’s was invited to play Faughs in a challenge match at the opening of playing facilities at the Faughs base in Templeogue. On that occasion, St. Patrick’s presented to Faughs a specially commissioned portrait of Tommy Moore, commemorating the connection between the two clubs and indeed the Faughs GAA club attended the St Patrick’s Diamond Jubilee in 2014 presenting the club with a marble plaque and tree to plant. On his anniversary, our thoughts are with his relatives and the Faughs GAA club. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

LOTTO

Club lotto stands at €20,000 last week’s numbers 2,5,12,19.

Tickets €2 The Kilkenny Co-op draw tickets are now on sale. Tickets cost €50 for 5 draws with €125,000 in prizes to be won. €25 from each ticket sold is retained and reinvested into the club. To buy a ticket or a share of a ticket, tickets are available from local sellers until end May, ahead of the first draw on 13 June. Further details available from Tomás Healy 086-8585548, Ashleigh Butler 085-1466925 or Martin Bergin 087-2625396.

BINGO

Fenians HC are resuming Bingo in St. Mary’s Hall, Johnstown at 8.30pm every Wednesday. Prizemoney €20,000. With a single book €7 and double book €9 All welcome. Money raised will go to support of the underage and senior teams.

SYMPATHY

Sympathy to the Colclough and Glendon families on the recent death of Mary Colcough (nee Clancy). Mary RIP was originally from Tullyvolty, Johnstown.

LOURDES ROSARY

To coincide with the Ossory Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2023 the rosary will be recited in St. Kieran’s Church from Tuesday 23rd to Friday 26th at 7.30pm each evening.

FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF MARY

Sr. Nuala Glynn on behalf of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, would like to thank most sincerely all who contributed to the collection for their missionary work at Masses recently... the amount collected Urlingford/Graine €2,110.00, Johnstown/Crosspatrick €1,446.00 and Galmoy €976.00.

GOLDEN JUBILEE

On Sunday May 21st at 11.30pm a special Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Coll for the 50th Anniversary of St. Patrick’s Church, Graine. Following Mass there will be refreshments in the local hall. All parishioners are welcome to mark the last 50 years of living faith and community.

SPA UNITED AFC....

This wee’s results.U16 boys cup Spa 0 Bridge Utd 3, U14 boys shield Dean Celtic 3 Spa 1, U14 girls cup Spa 4 Stoneyford 0, U14 girls plate Evergreen 2 Spa 0, U14 girls league division 1 Spa 3 Bridge Utd 0, U13 boys league division 1 Evergreen 1 Spa 0, U13 boys league division 2 Spa 1 Lions 1, U12 girls cup Dean Celtic 2 Spa 0, U12 girls plate Spa 0 Evergreen 2, U12 boys cup Freshford Town 1 Spa 4, U12 boys plate Spa 2 Evergreen 1.

SPA DEVELOPMENT/FENIANS LOTTO....

Numbers drawn 6,9,11,26. Two match threes Eamonn Barry and Emile Sweeney.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

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

HOLY COMMUNION

Congratulations to all the children who received their First Holy Communion last weekend in Gortnahoe Church. We would like to thank the teachers, pupils and parents and all who helped to celebrate this wonderful Sacrament.

CASHEL AND EMLY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES

The annual pilgrimage will take place from the 17th - 22nd June 2023, anyone interested please contact the Parish council for further information.

YOGA AND NUTRITION WORKSHOP

A 6 week yoga and nutrition workshop began last Wednesday 17th of May at in the Hill school, Grange. For more details contact Louise at 087 7718771. All are Welcome

BLESSING OF NEW GROTTO

Blessing of the new Grotto to our Lady in Glengoole Church Grounds will take place a er 6pm mass next Saturday evening, 20th May.

GORTNAHOE GLENGOOLE GAA

Last Sunday, the 14th May, was the o icial opening of Gortnahoe Glengoole GAA’s new pitch. The proceedings commenced at 12 noon. Vincent Ryan, Chariman of Gortnahoe Glengoole GAA was MC and welcomed everyone to the opening. Other guest speakers were Nigel Cooke, Chairman of the Development Committee, Michael Cleary, former chairman of the club, Joe O’Sullivan Mid Tipp Chairman. Fr. Jimmy O’Donnell blessed the pitch and all the new developments. The o icial opening of the pitch was performed by the Chairman of Tipperary County Board Mr. Joe Kennedy. This was followed by a parade of teams which included the Juvenile and Camogie clubs led by the Moycarkey Pipe Band. Followed by the national anthem sung by Jack Doheny. This was then followed by the Premier Intermediate match between Gortnahoe Glengoole GAA and Killenaule GAA .

A souvenir programme was published to commemorate the event. A hot lunch was served to everyone in the Community Hall. There was a huge attendance at the opening last Sunday and it was an opportunity for people to see the developments that took place over the last number of years. This included a new Pitch, new Walkway, AstroTurf, Ball Wall, Score Board and a new Car Park. The grounds also include a playground. Congratulations has to go to the o icer boards down through the years also the Development Committee , Players and all the supporters that has given their time to bring this project to where it is today. This is a wonderful facility to have in the Parish.

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, Eoin O Shea from Renaghmore, Grange who won 294 in the Split the Pot draw. Envelopes are available at the usual outlets. Split the Pot for the month of May will be in support of the Gortnahoe National School. The draw takes place each Sunday at 12pm in Gortnahoe Hall. Your support would be appreciated

FREE LIBRARY

A lot of new books, especially Children’s Books have come in to Gortnahoe Community Hall library. They are free to take home and the library is based inside the main door of the hall. When the hall is opened anyone can go inside the main door and select a book or books of their choice and they will disturb no one in the hall. This is a Gortnahoe Community Hall Initiative and this idea will succeed with the local parish support.

MICHAEL COADY RIP

The death has occurred of Michael Coady, St. Annes Terrace,. Gortnahoe Village, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. 7th May 2023. Prede- ceased by his son Richard. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Bridget (Biddy), sons Gerard and Darren, daughters Michelle and Laura, grandchildren, brother, sisters, daughters-in-law, sons-inlaw, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. Michael reposed at his residence last Tuesday evening with removal to Sacred Heart Church Gortnahoe on Wednesday morning for Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Good Shepherd Cemetery. May Michael Rest in Peace

HURLING

The intermediate hurlers took on O’Loughlin Gaels in their latest game in the Michael Lyng Motors Senior/Intermediate League in St. John’s Park on Sunday last. The home side had the better of the exchanges in the opening half, and with two opportunist goals led by 2-10 to 0-12 at the half way mark, though Conahy did perform very well throughout the half. They continued this good form in the second half, but could not translate this dominance into enough scores, and O’Loughlin’s managed to hold onto their lead throughout. In the end, the city side were able to hold out for a two point win, winning 2-15 to 0-19.

TEAM: Karl Downey, Liam Cass, Padraig Gunner, Conor Duggan, Ciaran Rice, Simon Callinan, Donal Cass, Eoin Carroll, Darragh Hennessy, Edmond Delaney, Tom Rice, James Bergin, Bill Murphy, John Mullan, Mark Gunner. Subs.: Padraic Delaney, Brooklyn Synott, Billy Mulhall.

FUNDRAISER

A fundraising Cake Sale and Co ee morning will take place on Saturday, May 27th, in aid of the Conahy Shamrocks Under-15 hurlers who will take part in Féile na nGael on June 24th. All support from the community would be appreciated.

CAMOGIE

Conahy Camogie Club were represented by Danielle Morrissey (Senior) and Roisín Phelan, Ellen Gunner and Emma Mulhall

(Intermediate) on the Kilkenny Senior and Intermediate camogie teams who enjoyed victories in the Leinster championship on Saturday in UPMC Nowlan Park against Dublin and Wexford respectively. Unfortunately, Danielle su ered a knee injury in the senior game, and best wishes are extended to her for a speedy recovery.

GAA SUMMER CAMP

Conahy Shamrocks GAA Club Bórd na nÓg will once again host a ‘Future Stars’ Summer Camp this year. It will take place in the Polo Grounds, Jenkinstown from Tuesday 1st August to Thursday 3rd August (inclusive). The Camps is open to Boys and Girls between the ages of five and twelve and will take place on each of the three days from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. (with a lunch break from 12.00 p.m. until 12.45 p.m. Detailed and quality coaching will be given to all participants and Kilkenny InterCounty Players will contribute to the coaching, subject to their availability. Registration can be done online via the GAA club website – www.conahyshamrocks.gaa.ie .

GRAVEYARD MASSES

The annual Graveyard Mass for Conahy Cemetery will take place on Sunday, June 4th at 11.30 a.m., while the Kilmacar Cemetery Mass will take place on Thursday, June 8th at 7.30 p.m.

CLUB LOTTO

The numbers drawn in the Conahy Shamrocks GAA Club Lotto were 23, 29 and 34. There was no jackpot winner so the consolation prize winners were Marie Hogan, Brian and Emily Maher, Alan Delaney, Rose Kerr McGrath and Caitriona Bolger. The promoters’ prize winners were Kay Phelan , Toddy Lacey and Teresa Dollard.

CLUB LOTTO

Dicksboro GAA Club LOTTO Results 11th May. Nos: 7 13 31 25. Jackpot: €9350 Not Won Draw Prizes. €50: Mark and Olivia Dowling c/o Online. €25 each Kay Hogan c/o Phil Hogan

€25 each John Kerwick c/o Anne Kerwick. €25 each Deirdre O’Reilly c/o Deirdre O’Reilly Hurlers Co Op Karl Osborne c/o online. Promotors prize Jim Murphy

Thank you for your continued support.

CONDOLENCES

Dicksboro GAA & Camogie Club would like to send Condolences to the Walton Family on the passing of Joe Walton. Joe was a former member of our Club Executive Committee and a driving force behind the development and ongoing maintenance of our Club Grounds in Palmerstown. He will be sadly missed by all in Dicksboro. May he Rest in Peace.

DICKSBORO GOLF CLASSIC 2023

Dicksboro GAA & Camogie Club are delighted to launch the Annual Golf Classic at Kilkenny Golf Club Friday 14th July with some tee times still available for Thursday 13th also. Book your Tee Times early as they will fill up quickly. They’re are limited Juvenile Tee Times at discounted prices. Contact Seamus Rochford for any further details.

FEILE PEIL

Well done to our u15 Feile Footballers who were narrowly defeated in Saturdays Final by John Lockes a er previous wins over James Stephens and Thomastown. The lads performed brilliantly in all their games with great skill and passing of the ball. We wish John Lockes the best of luck going forward in the National Finals.

SUMMER CAMP 2023

Bookings are now OPEN. The Camp is suitable for kids of primary school age 5-13.

Week 1 Monday July 17th - Friday 21st July. Week 2 Monday Aug 14th - Friday 18th

Please Book Early as Spaces are Limited. See our ClubZap for more details or any Committee Member.

PALMERSTOWN CLUBHOUSE

Dicksboro Clubhouse Bar is opened every Thursday from 8.30pm. 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 card table. 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 also available so come along and enjoy.

MASS TIMES

Aghaviller Parish. Monday 15th. to Sunday 21st. May 2023. Hugginstown: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 9.30a.m. Vigil - Saturday 20th. at 8.00p.m.; Sunday 21st. at 11.00a.m. Stoneyford. Wednesday 17th. at 7.00p.m. Vigil - Saturday 20th. at 6.30p.m

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Congratulations to the Pupils from Stoneyford School who will receive their First Holy Communion on Sunday 14th. Also to Teachers and Parents who helped in the preparation. First Holy Communion will be celebrated with the Pupils of Monroe and Newmarket Schools on Sunday 21st. May at 11.00a.m. in Hugginstown Church. (No 10.00a.m. Mass)

ROTA

Rota for next week-end. 20th. and 21st. May 2023. (Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord)

Readers: Stoneyford. Saturday 6.30p.m. Tony Roche. Hugginstown: Saturday 8.00p.m. Pat Power. Sunday 11.00a.m. Parents. Eucharistic Ministers. Stoneyford. Saturday 6.30p.m. Barbara Smolen. Hugginstown: Saturday 8.00p.m. Mary Cahill. Sunday 11.00a.m. Ruth Crowley.

OSSARY PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2023

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

2244

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

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

It was suggested at the Parish Council Meeting recently that all present Eucharistic Ministers be contacted and to suggest that they partake in the new online preparation. We will then meet in both Churches to look at local details.

NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF FATIMA

Novena will take place from Saturday 13th. to Sunday 21st. May in the Black Abbey, Kilkenny. Preacher: Fr Colm Mannion OP. Saturdays at 10.00a.m. and 6.10p.m. Sundays at 3.00p.m. Monday to Friday at 10.00a.m. and 7.00p.m. All are welcome.

MOBILE LIBRARY

Kilkenny County Council Mobile Library will visit Hugginstown on Tuesday 16th. May from 2.20p.m. to 3.00p.m.

AFTER SCHOOL FACILITY

A kind, enthusiastic, patient, reliable person wanted to work in, or run, an A er School Facility in Newmarket School from 1.30p.m. to 5.00 p.m. from Monday to Friday on school days. For further information please call 056 776 8919

COFFEE MORNING

Plant Sale and Co ee Morning in aid of: ‘As I Am’ (the Charity for Autistic Adults and Children) will be held on Saturday 20th. May from 10.00a.m. to 12.00p.m. in Dunmore Hall. R95 NX08. Kilkenny Flower Club would appreciate your support for this worthy cause.

CEMETERY MASSES 2023

Mass in Calvary Cemetery on Friday 2nd. June at 8.00p.m.; Mass in Kilcasey Cemetery on Friday 16th. June at 8.00p.m. Mass in Hugginstown Cemetery on Saturday 1st. July at 8.00p.m. Mass in Stoneyford Cemetery on Friday 7th. July at 8.00p.m.

LOTTO

Lotto: Aghaviller Parish and Carrickshock G. A. A. Draw: Monday 8th. May 2023, Numbers: 22; 03; 10; 04. No Winner First 3

Numbers Drawn. No Jackpot Winner: 5 x €30.00. Winners, Mary Carroll, Harristown, Breda Dunphy, Monroe, Tammy Williams, c/o P. Crowley, Tom Cassin, Ballygerdra, Lochlan Burke, Croan. 3 x €15.00 (Sellers): Teresa Fitzgerald, Tommy Murphy, Walshe’s Shop.

PADRE PIO NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE

Pilgrimage to Holy Cross Abbey, Thurles on Sunday 28th. May. Ceremonies will begin at 1.30p.m. If interested in travelling please contact: Kay Power 086 168 7073 or Lily Burke 056 776 8008

SOUTH KILKENNY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Coach Trip to Doneraile Court and Mallow on Saturday, May 27th. The cost includes coach hire, a guided tour of Doneraile Court, a walking tour of Mallow and an evening meal at the Talbot Hotel, Clonmel. For further information on booking places for the Coach Trip please contact: Brigid Barron, Kilmacow; 087 950 7295, or Mary Ryan, Carrigeen, 086 379 0655.

STONEYFORD 5K AND 10K CHALLENGE

Challenge is on May 21st. Preparations are well underway for what should be another exciting day for runners from all over the South East and further afield. It will be a case of all hands on deck for a few hours as everyone welcomes our visitors. The day begins at 10.30am with a kids’ 1k for all national school aged children and will be followed at 11.00am by the 5k and 10k events. Runners or walkers can register on the day prior to the event or online at myrunresults.com. All locals are encouraged to come along and take part on the day, or simply come and cheer everyone one. To help out or for enquiries or more detail, contact Adele on 087 9384521.