e family of Vicky Phelan have invited people to a memorial to honour her nal wish. A message was shared to Vicky’s Tribute Facebook page, created for people to share their respects and messages of love for the late cervical cancer campaigner who died at

LOTTO Lotto results - Numbers drawn - 9,14,19. No winner of €6350 jackpot. Next jackpot €6500. Winners of €30 -Pat Murphy. Jimmy Fitzpatrick. Louise Moore. Ray Lannen. Robbie McPartlan. Thanks for supporting the local lotto. CHRISTMAS CARDS If you would like a family member who is outside the country to receive a Christmas card from Clara parish, email their full name, address and postcode to the parish o ice; claraparisho ice@gmail. com. GAA AGM Clara GAA Club’s AGM will be held on Friday 25th Nov at 19.30 in the Club House. Notice, Nomination forms and Motion forms are now on the Club’s website. If you have any queries please contact Caroline Cli ord 0872330026. BORD NA nÓg Our GAA Bord na nÓg AGM will be held on Sunday 27th Nov at 12pm in the Club House. Notice, Nomination forms and Motion forms are now on the Club’s website (no password required), if you have any queries please contact Theresa Aylward 086 0743442. LGFA Clara Ladies Gaelic Football Club welcome new members on the committee and members interested in running community initiatives and catering for new age groups. www.forms.o ice.com/r/ieq0w7cwJ0 U22 CAMOGIE The Clara U22 girls were desperately unlucky to lose out 2-12 to 2-9 to St. Martins on Sunday morning in Clara. Were it not for a highly debatable disallowed Grace Barcoe goal this tie would have gone to extra time. Grace followed in a Keara Ryan free that had dropped short and was batted out but the referee ruled otherwise and gave a free out for a square ball. It was a pity that we weren’t treated to another 20 minutes because this was a cracking game of hurling. Clara had only 14 players for the entire game but they took the game to their opponents from the start. Keara Ryan from a free and Emma Corr had a wind assisted Clara o to a flyer and, a er the Muckalee girls had replied with a point, the same two players struck for two more - this time both from play. St. Martins responded from a free before Keara Ryan and Grace Barcoe notched two more points. St. Martins then hit two of their own before Keara Ryan rounded her marker and went in for a cracking goal to give Clara a 1-6 to 0-4 lead. However St. Martins scored the last three points of the half to cut the deficit to a more manageable two points at the interval. St. Martins opened the second half with a goal to take the lead for the first time and a numerically disadvantaged Clara could have been forgiven for feeling that they now had an uphill task facing into a strong breeze. But as we have seen from these girls so o en, they don’t cave in. Buoyed by a resolute defence they clawed their way back into the game. Keara Ryan equalised from a free and, a er Muckalee had regained the lead, Peig Carrigan was on hand to finish a rebound to the net. Keara Ryan exchanged points with a St. Martins attacker to keep the two points lead intact but St. Martins then hit a purple patch to score three in a row to edge ahead. Then came the games seminal moment. Goalkeeper Claire Murphy appeared to be fouled in the buildup before St. Martins finished to the net. A Keara Ryan free followed the controversial disallowed goal and St. Martins advanced a er a highly entertaining contest. Team - Claire Murphy, Anna Walpole, Rachel Whelan, Aoife Treacy. Gráinne Glynn, Laoise Nolan, Katie Ryan. Siobhán Treacy, Grace Barcoe 0-1. Órla Farrell, Niamh Ward, Emma Corr 0-2. Keara Ryan 1-6, 0-3f, Peig Carrigan 1-0. U15S BOW OUT The Clara U15s were knocked out of the football championship by Erin’s Own in Castlecomer on Sunday morning. They led by a point at half time but failed to score in the second half. They su ered a major setback when Davy Barcoe picked up an injury and his loss proved too much to overcome. 2-6 to 1-4 was how it finished. Team - Aidan O Connell, Tom Murphy, James Cody, Peter Firbank. Philip Carrigan, Hugh Kelly 0-1, Daniel Ryan. David Barcoe 0-1, Luke Lawlor. Padraic Meany 0-1, Orí Phelan 0-1, Eoin Corr. Bill Kealy, Joe Power 1-0 pen., Tom Boyle. ATHLETICS A number of Clara athletes competed in the National Cross Country Championships held in Donegal at the weekend. Emily O Kee e, Kate Mulrooney, Aaron Carrigan, Robert Coogan, Hazel Coogan and Billy Coogan were all eligible to run there. Billy Coogan finished fourth in the U18 race, Aaron Carrigan came seventh in U12 Boys while Robert Coogan was 20th in the U14 Boys. All athletes ran very creditably in di icult conditions. Well done guys for keeping the Clara and Kilkenny flags flying. CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of this week’s club lotto (Nov 15th). Numbers drawn 2, 21, 22, 24 Bonus 3. Next week’s top prize will be €14,000. Play now at www oloughlingaels.com/lotto Promotors draw. 1. Michael Cahill c/o Mick Nolan. 2. Dayna Leahy c/o Mick Nolan 3. Stephen Phelan c/o Ann Cullen. 4. Margaret Cummins c/o Mick Nolan. 5. Paddy Deegan c/o Mary Deegan. 6. Mary Cody c/o Moxie Doran.7 Eve & Eileen c/o Eileen Kinchella 8. Lillian Holohan c/o online 9. Lisa Buckley c/o online. 10. John Doyle c/o Online Thank you for your continued support. www.oloughlingaels.com/lotto FR. TOMMY MURPHY RIP Our community felt the deep sadness on the news of the death of Fr. Tommy Murphy. Fr. Tommy was a founding member of O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club and a strong voice in helping set up our grounds at St. John’s Park while a priest at St. John’s Parish. He was an advocate of the merit of promoting young people in sport using his passion for GAA and hurling as the platform. A proud Rower Inistioge man and a renowned hurler he won two All-Ireland medals with O icial Kilkenny GAA and one cherished County Title with The Rower Inistioge GAA. He is credited for grouping together the hurling collage of St. John’s Parish teams into one, now known as O’Loughlin Gaels GAA and had a very proud association with the club. Fr. Tommy will be sadly missed by all. We extend our condolences to the communities at which he served as a priest and in particular to his family and friends and his home community at the Rower Inistioge. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS Huge congratulations to St. John’s Senior School past pupil Kyrell Mtinsi who finished 3rd in the Boy’s U14 National Cross Country Championship held in Donegal on Sunday. A massive accomplishment for Kyrell and very well deserved. Kyrell runs in the colours of Kilkenny City Harriers. Well done Kyrell. AGM NOTICES Please note the O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club AGM will take place in the club on Thursday, December 15th at 7:30pm for all members The Camogie Club’s will now take place on Thursday December 1st at 8pm in the club lounge for its membership. CAMOGIE CHAMPIONSHIP Hard luck to our u22 team who were beaten by Windgap in the quarter final of the championship. The girls created plenty of opportunities but unfortunately the game didn’t fall their way. Lots to take going forward and the club will build again for 2023.

EMERALDS GAA CLUB Mega Bingo: Every Sunday, 4pm at Urlingford GAA pitch. Gates open at 3pm. Single books and one sheet €10; Double books and two sheets €15. Extra jackpot sheet €3 or two for €5. Please support. U21 COUNTY CHAMPIONS Congratulations to Emerald U21’s who beat Blacks and Whites in the JJ Kavanagh and Sons U21 E Hurling Championship County Final on Saturday last in Páirc Lachtain. Final Score: Emeralds 0-16; Blacks and Whites 0-10. Well done lads on becoming County Champions. U15 FOOTBALL WIN Well done to Emeralds U15 footballers who beat Blacks and Whites on Sunday last in the Duggan Steel U15C Football Championship Semi Final in Urlingford. Final score: Emeralds 3-08, Blacks and Whites 0-01. Well done lads and best of luck in the final. EMERALDS URLINGFORD AND GRAINE LOTTO November 14th prize fund was: €10,400. Jackpot: €8,400. Numbers drawn: 7, 17, 28, 29, bonus no 19. No winner. Four match 3 winners: Richie Norton, Meg Tobin, Vera Kelly, Ronan Guilfoyle. Five lucky dips of €20 each: Lorraine Bourke, Tommy Kavanagh, Tom Phelan, Donal Hughes, Siobhan McEvoy. Promoters prize: The Girls. Next draw takes place on Monday, in the Clubrooms. Results next week. 50TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER DANCE The Club is delighted to host an anniversary dinner dance, celebrating 50 years, on December 17th in the River Court Hotel, Kilkenny with ticket and other details to follow. The Club are looking to have a constant slideshow of photos and videos on in the background and are asking anyone that has photos, be it from this year or the first year of the club, to send them to emeralds50yearsphotos@ gmail.com, or alternatively send them to the Facebook or Instagram pages. HAPPY VALLEY TRACTOR RUN On New Year’s Eve, Saturday, December 31st, 2022. Proceeds go to Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre, Kilkenny. Registration of vehicles at 1.30pm; Entry €20. Departing from Valley Inn (E41 VX25) at 3pm sharp. Outdoor catering unit onsite from 2pm to 9pm. Live music in Valley Inn a er event. Enquiries: 086 8512034; 087 6412645. MILL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE SAVE THE DATE Knitting and Crochet Christmas Fair and Co ee Morning on Friday, December 2 in the Centre, from 11am-1pm. ST KIERAN’S HOME FOR THE ELDERLY Applications are invited for vacant tenancies, one-bedroom and two-bedroom accommodation at St Kieran’s Place. Application forms are available from the Centre. Completed application forms should be returned to the Centre no later than Friday, November 25th. Please contact us for further details. PATHWAY TO EMPLOYMENT LTI Pathway to Employment course QQI Level 4: LTI is recruiting for the new programme in the Centre. If anyone is interested in completing this full-time course, please contact us for an expression of interest form. More details can be found on our website www.millfrcurlingford.com DEFRIBILLATOR Please note that there is a defibrillator located in the Mill Family Resource Centre if and when it may be required. SENIOR ALERT If you need to apply for a Personal Alarm, please contact Sue or Josephine. COUNSELLING SERVICES Our low cost counselling services, includes one-to-one, family 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. Please contact Sue for more information or to make an appointment. Appeal for clothes donations: Any clothes donations would be 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.

SET DANCING In Urlingford Community Centre, every Tuesday at 8.30pm. Dancing to live music with Danny Webster. Sets called by Paddy Martin. Come along for a great night of dancing! URLINGFORD ARMS SPLIT THE POT This week’s winner of Split the Pot is Vicki Nevin who will receive €690. Congrats Vicki! Tickets €2 on sale in participating businesses in town with proceeds this week going to Urlingford/Graine St Vincent de Paul, thanks to everyone for their support. SUPERVISED STUDY In Graine Hall every Saturday from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. Cost: €5 half day, €8 full day. For enquiries, please contact Siobhan 087 2601490. GUIDANCE COUNCELLOR Co Kilkenny Adult Guidance Service Outreach Day! Meet an adult Guidance Counsellor in Urlingford Library on Tuesday, November 29 from 10am to 4pm. Ask anything about education, training or employment. All welcome. Contact Orla: orla.reddy@kcetb.ie for more information. 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

Emeralds U21 team who beat Blacks and Whites on Saturday last in the JJ Kavanagh and Sons U21 E Hurling Championship County Final. Well done lads!

The people of the village and surrounds were saddened recently to hear of the passing of Mrs. Mary Minogue late of Barna Freshford. Mary who was in her early 70s was widely known and respected in the area. She borne her illness with such courage and dignity. Although she had been unwell for some time her passing still caused widespread shock and regret. She was a lovely jolly friendly and good living lady a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Her funeral mass took place in St.Lachtains Church, Freshford followed by interment in St.Lachtains cemetery. She is deeply mourned by her husband Paddy, her son Billy, daughters Marguerite, Norma, Nicola and Danielle, grandchildren, sons in law, daughter in law, brothers, sister and extended family to whom deepest sympathy is extended. FR PAT COMERFORD RIP There was much sadness in the village last week when locals heard of the death of Very Rev. Fr Pat Comerford former PP of Freshford. Although unwell in recent times nevertheless his passing caused widespread regret and sorrow. Fr. Pat who was originally from Mooncoin served as Parish Priest up to four years ago when he retired. He previously served as PP of St. Canices Parish, Kilkenny. During his time in Freshford he made many friends and always had a word for everyone. Mass Of Christian burial took place in Killinaspick Church on Wednesday of last week followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. He is mourned by his sisters, brothers, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, Bishop and fellow priests, parishioners and a wide circle of friends to whom sympathy is extended. MASCOT When Ireland took on Norway on Thursday evening last at the Aviva Stadium, for one young local boy it is a dream come through. It was a great night for young Jake Kavanagh of The Mills, Freshford who was Mascot on the night leading the team out onto the field with the Irish Captain and meeting the players. KB’S BASE CAMP Two sisters from the local area headed o to Everest Base Camp two weeks ago to walk in memory of their mother Mrs. Kitty Bowden late of Knockmannon who passed away recently. Marie and Julie Anne Bowden along with their cousin began their walk last week which will take a week in all. They have set up a Just Giving page for the Multiple system Atrophy Trust (MSA) which is a rare condition of unknown cause with no cure or treatment. Their mother was diagnosed with this in 2003 and the family with the help of a special group of carers, cared for their mother at home for 19 years up to the time of her death. Their target is €20,000 which is over 14,000 at present and they are hoping that the fundraising e orts will ensure the MSA trust is available to help and support other patients and families during di iculties and eventually create a future free of MSA. You can donate to this fundraiser through Just giving page which is simple fast and totally secure. Once you donate your money is sent directly to the charity saving time and cutting costs. The family thank all for the ongoing support and for their generous donations to date. For more info or to donate go to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/multiple-system-astrophy-bowden-ebc-trek BIG WIN FOR NATHAN Congrats to young local lad Nathan Walsh from Freshford who won the plate in the junior squash competition in Dublin last weekend. This was Nathan’s first squash league and he did so well and has a bright future ahead in the sport. GAA NEWS St Lachtains Gaa club AGM will be held on Friday the 9th December at the Clubrooms. All nominations and motions to be with Secretary by Friday the 25th November please. The annual Colin McGree and Philip Kinane tournaments were played over the weekend with great numbers of our younger players taking part. In the final of the Colin McGree Shield Charlie kavanagh team beat Tristan O’Kanes team in an exciting game, while the final of the Philip Kinane Cup saw David Ryan’s team beat Sam Loobys team in another exciting final.

Special Thanks goes to ref John Guinan for referring the games and to all the young coaches who managed the teams.

DARTS This year’s Darts leagues are now starting with some games played over the weekend and will continue each week with A , B and C Leagues being organised. SOCCER Freshford Town Junior side were in action on Sunday last and had a 7-3 win over Thomastown B in their league game. In recent games in the schoolboys and girls league the U12girls drew with Freebooters on a 0-0 final score while the U12 boys drew also with Freeboots on a 1-1 scoreline with Max O’Neill getting the Freshford side’s goal. The U 14s game was postponed U10s travelled to Durrow recently also play the Lions and played some fantastic soccer. DAYCARE CENTRE Freshford day care centre continues each Wednesday in the GAA Centre at 2pm. New members are most welcome CAMOGIE The Peggy Dowling memorial camogie tournament got underway recently. The tournament is run each year around this time in remembrance of Peggy who was secretary of the St Lachtains Camogie club for many years. There was a large number of young girls taking part in the tournament and the semi finals see Cara team take on Holly Hughes team and Saoirse Hickeys team face Sarah Hickeys team. The final of the Shield and Cup will then follow. Team A _ Saoirse Hickeyi © K.Walsh, A O’Kane, K.Walsh, E. Murphy. L.Boyle, P.Dunne, K and R.Hickey Team B; Sarah Hickey © H.McCabe, L.Kennedy, I Carroll, C.Hussey, K.Hickey, G.Dunphy, a.Carroll and E.McGree Team C: Holly Hughes © M.Phelan, N., L.Dalton, C.Butler, M.Lan Loh, N.Butler, E.O’Connor and C.Gibbons Team D: C.Bergin ©, K.Dalton, M.Walsh, C.Gleeson, M Flynn, F.long, O.Marnell, C.O’Rourke, A .Garry and L.Daly. SPLIT THE POT Last weeks lucky winners of Split the pot draw were Rachel and Harry McGree, Millers lodge, Freshford and the youngsters won €94. The draw takes place each Friday. Tickets are just €2 and the winner gets half of the takings. 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. The committee thank all for their continued support and ask people to continue to support this fund raising draw. PARISH NEWS 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. 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 LOOP CAFE The committee of the Loop Café held a very successful Music night on Friday night last in Kavanaghs Bar with Ray Nolan providing the entertainment and singing all his Uncle Joe’s hits. The group also held a co ee morning recently and they thank all those who supported both events or donated. Big Work is ongoing at the Community Cafe at Buncrussia Street and it is almost ready to be open. Huge credit is due to the volunteers who have worked so hard to get all the work done. 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.

Congratulations to Colette O’Dwyer who became the fourth winner of the Dunnamaggin Parish Community Spirit Award. Colette came along last Sunday with her fellow musicians under the assumption that she was there to play a few tunes for this year’s winner - well she was - she just didn’t expect to be playing for herself. Surprised but delighted Colette is a much deserved winner. She has contributed to her community all her life as Joe Sheridan testified to when he spoke about Colette’s volunteerism. Denise from St. Josephs Home told the crowd how Colette has been playing music every Wednesday for the residents for so long that they can’t remember when she started. Congratulations to Colette and to many more years playing the accordion and contributing to the life of her community. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Saturday December 3rd, Dunnamaggin Development Group will host their first Christmas Lights event in Madge’s Garden at 5pm followed by our fourth Christmas Fair on December 4th. Kids Treasure Hunt from 12noon - Santa will make his usual visit at 2.30pm and this year will again be able to stay and listen to the children’s requests - stalls selling all manner of goods for customers to browse through for Christmas gi s, hot chocolate, Chef Eamon’s famous Beef Stew, tea, co ee and cakes, along with a Monster Christmas Ra le, music and lots of fun. . LOCAL LOTTO Local Lotto Results for November 14th: Winning numbers : 19, 28, 35. No Winner. Winners of Draw for 5 x € 30. Helen F Martin ( Helen F Martin ), Pauline Flynn ( Pauline Flynn ), Michelle O Sullivan ( Michael O Sullivan ),May Cuddihy ( Breda Smyth) ,John Walsh ( Townsend’s Bar ) Venue : Delaney’s Bar, Kells at 9pm. All Welcome CHRISTMAS PARTY Droichead FRC are delighted to announce the return of our annual Senior Citizens Christmas Party on the 7th December 2022. This year’s party will be held at Edmund Rice Centre, Westcourt. There will be a 2 course dinner, ra le and lots of entertainment on the day. Places are limited and it is advised to book early, call Droichead on (056) 775560 EXT 1 to book. Callan Men’s Shed have kindling for sale, 1 bag €2 or 3 bags for €5. They will be at Bank of Ireland every Saturday from 11am-2pm. Please support Callan Men’s Shed. Inclusive Pilates with Shane Whelan, a 6 week programme to improve core strength, flexibility and mobility begins in Droichead FRC on Tuesday 8 th November from 11.30am-1pm. The programme costs €20 and for more info or to book a place contact Carmel (083) 2098069 or familysupport@droicheadfrc.ie . L’ARCHE KILKENNY EVENTS The L’Arche Christmas Fair is taking place on Sunday November 27th, 10am - 4pm, Green Lane Callan. The Fair will include a Santa’s Corner, hand made cra s, ra le, baked goods, gi ideas, tea and co ee etc. The L’Arche Christmas Concert will be taking place at the St Eoghan`s Centre/Community Hall, Kilmoganny on Friday 2nd December at 7.30pm. Small admission cost to the event with tea and co ee available on the night. A night of fun, songs and entertainment TWENTY FIVES IN COOLAGH All are welcome to Coolagh Hall this Thursday and every Thursday for the popular game of “25’s”. A great way to pass the long wintry nights. The games begin at 8pm SUICIDE OR SURVIVE FREE WELLNESS WORKSHOP SOS are delighted to be bring a Wellness Workshop to the Tower Hotel, Waterford City on the 29th of November 2022. A Wellness Workshop is an opportunity for you to take time out and learn a wide range of simple practical and e ective tools and tips that you can use in your everyday life to improve your own wellness. These workshops aim to help you understand and take charge of your own mental health. The workshop is for anyone and everyone as we all have mental health!For more information please click here: https://suicideorsurvive.ie/programmes/wellnessworkshop/ To book your free place please click here: https://tinyurl.com/watww FREE TRAINING WORKSHOP Free training workshop for community groups - The Charities Governance Code (On-site) Tues 29th November 7-9pm What is the Charities Governance Code? The five principles. Core standards and additional standards. Actions and evidences. How to comply with the Code. Resources avaiable to help with compliance. Trainer: Michael Quirke. Location: Kilkenny Volunteer Centre, Irishtown, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 KHR6. Anyone who has an interest in one or all of these workshops should register with Bortha or Mags via email: ppnkilkenny@kilkennycoco.ie or call 087 1731634. COMMUNITIES CARING FOR WATER CONFERENCE 2022 Saturday 26th November in Collins Barracks, Dublin The link for the registration page for the community conference – online attendance registration is now live. The link is https://bit.ly/3sLJcR9

GOWRAN AC Athletes took part in competitions at Rosapenna Golf Club in North Donegal for the National Cross Country at the weekend. The athletes all had a great run in tough competition. Well done to Aaron Carrigan (U12s boys) coming 7th which gave him an individual medal. He also won a Bronze medal as part of the Leinster Team. In the U14 Boys, Conor Carroll came 26th. He was the 6th Leinster boy home and won gold with the Leinster Team. Well done to the two boys. They have been consistent all season and were very happy with their results. Next event is the County Bs on Sunday (27th Nov) in Graiguenamagh, Medieval Mile (2nd Dec) then the Nationals in Cork (4th Dec) for even age qualifiers and Novice. CLUB RESULTS Girls U12 2000m - 11th County Team 78 Emily O’Kee e, 95 Heidi Ryan, 151 Kate Mulrooney U12 Boys- 5th Club Team and 5th County Team, Bronze Provincial Team* 7 Aaron Carrigan*, 39 MJ Carroll, 44 Daniel Greene, 109 Bobby Coomey and 144 David Carroll Girls U14- 10th county team Great run from the three girls. 136 Kate Hayden, 137 Orlaith Carroll, 162 Daisy Coomey Boys U14- 6th county team, 1st Provincial Team* 26 Conor Carroll*, 104 Tomás Carroll , 105 Joe Hayes and 154 Evan Ryan Junior Boys 99 Matthew Holland Senior Men 127 Dean Rowe FULL RESULTS U12-16 https://www.myrunresults.com/events/123ie_nat_even_ ages_u12_to_u16__xc_championships/4654/results U18/Jnr https://www.myrunresults.com/events/123ie_nat_u18__ jnr_xc_championships/4655/results U23/senior https://www.myrunresults.com/events/123.ie_nat_ senior__u23_xc_championships/ MOLLY’S TEA ROOM Christmas order book is now open. Christmas Cakes, puddings, mince pies, chocolate puddings and many more delightful treats are available to order. Molly’s Goodwill Thri shop at Dalton House is requesting good quality used clothes, bags, scarfs and other saleable items for Molly’s Goodwill Tri Shop. No bed clothes, underwear, cosmetics, books or toys please. The profits of this venture are to help Dalton House to o set the cost of continuing to operate in the present climate, any help and donations would be gratefully accepted. Items can be le into Dalton House or to Nellie Brett Main St. Receipts will be given. Molly’s Goodwill Shop is open in November on Saturday only, as it will be voluntary sta ed. Please consider helping. GOWRAN PARK Kilkenny GAA and Kilkenny GAA Supporters Club in association with Gowran Park will host a race day on Saturday November 26th. The first race is due o at 12 midday and free shuttle buses will run from Kilkenny Castle from 11am. Tickets can be purchased online at GowranPark.ie

CLUB LOTTO Dicksboro GAA Club LOTTO Results 17th November. Nos: 14 21 31 32. Jackpot: €5750 Not Won. Draw Prizes – €50: Gina Gaule c/o Gina Gaule. €25 each John McKee c/o online €25 each John Slattery c/o Paddy Maher. €25 each Martina Tyrrell c/o Joe Phelan. Hurlers Co Op Draw Edward O’Donoghue c/o Tom O’Donoghue. Promotors prize Tom Knox New weeks draw €5900. Thank you for your continued support. DICKSBORO CALENDER The Dicksboro Calender 2023 will be available to order and collect any Thursday night in the Clubhouse from December onwards. You can also purchase online see ClubZap for more details. CONDOLENCES Dicksboro GAA and Camogie Club would like to send Condolences to the Kelly Family on the death of Mary Kelly. Mary Kelly of Newpark is Mother to Jacqui Cody and Fiona Morrissey and Grandmother to Senior Hurler Evan Cody. Mary and her late husband Liam were regular attendees at the Saturday night dances in the Dicksboro. May She Rest in Peace. U22’s CAMOGIE Our u22’s go again and will play Conahy on Sunday 27th in the Roinn A Semi Final.The match will be played in Jenkinstown at 11am. Best of luck girls.

MASS TIMES Aghaviller Parish: Hugginstown: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 9.30a.m. Vigil - Saturday 26th. at 8.00p.m.; Sunday 27th. at 10.00a.m. Stoneyford: Vigil - Saturday 26th. at 6.30p.m.; PRAY FOR Fr. Tom Murphy, Retired Parish Priest of Ballyraggett. Fr. Pat Comerford, Retired Parish Priest of Freshford. Ronan Murphy, Mount Juliet and Foxrock, Dublin. ANNIVERSARY MASSES Mick Murphy, Stoneyford. In Stoneyford Church on Saturday 26th. November at 6.30p.m Pat Crowley, Aghaviller. In Hugginstown Church on Sunday 27th. November at 10.00a.m ROTA 27th. and 28th. November 2022 . (First Sunday of Advent) Readers: Stoneyford: Saturday 6.30p.m. Tom King. Hugginstown: Saturday 8.00p.m. Pat Power; Sunday 10.00a.m. Deirdre O’Shea. Eucharistic Ministers: Stoneyford: Saturday 6.30p.m. Kitty Wallace. Hugginstown: Saturday 8.00p.m. Teresa Broderick; Sunday 10.00a.m.Lillian Carr. Note: New rota until June 2023available is Hugginstown Sacristy. Please collect. NOVEMBER OFFERINGS November O erings Envelopes 2022 are available at the Church Porch. Your contribution can be le into the Collection Boxes at the Churches or you may donate directly Use IBAN: IE19 AIBK 9330 9000 0561 20 (BIC: AIBKIE2D). Thank You. Roman Catholic Diocese and Parishes of Ossory – Registered Charity No. 20015831 PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will make a much welcome return having been suspended during the pandemic. The dates for the 2023 Pilgrimage are Tuesday 23rd. May to Sunday 28th. May 2023. Further information available later. ORDINATION Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Niall Coll, a priest of the Diocese of Raphoe, to be the next Bishop of Ossory. He will be ordained as Bishop on Sunday 22nd. January 2023 at 3.00p.m. in St Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny. ONLINE ADVENT RETREAT The Priory Institute is delighted to o er an online retreat ‘Word becomes Flesh’: an AdventRetreat. Visit our website prioryinstitute.com to register or for more information. LOTTO Aghaviller Parish and Carrickshock G. A. A. Draw: Monday 14th. November October 2022 Numbers: 11; 04; 22; 08. No Winner First 3 Numbers Drawn: One Jackpot Winner: €6,100.00 Jackpot Winner: Angela and Sadie Barron, Romans Valley. €200.00 Seller of Jackpot: Teresa Fitzgerald. 3 x €15.00 (Sellers): Deirdre Rohan; Mary Raggett;James Irish; Next Draw Monday. Please submit returns by 8.30p.m. Draw at 9.00p.m.Next week: Match 3: €500.00; (First 3 Numbers Drawn) Jackpot: €5,000.00. (4 Numbers) SAFEGUARDING SUNDAY This weekend we celebrate Safeguarding Sunday where we remind our communities and parish personnel that inclusion and protection of children and vulnerable people is at the heart of the Christian message. Safeguarding in our parish could not happen without the commitment and work of those who take on the responsibilities for children’s activities and create opportunities for children to minister in our parishes and we take this opportunity to thank them. We also remember those who have experienced abuse in our Diocese and remind people of the Towards Healing free and confidential counselling service who provide a range of counselling services. And Towards Peace who can provide spiritual support, where people who have been a ected by abuse in a Church context can be accompanied as they seek their own experience of spiritual peace, one step at a time. The Safeguarding Committee has produced a Newsletter available at the back of the Church or on our diocesan website www.ossory.ie. SAFEGUARDING CONTACTS Diocesan Designated Liaison Person: Ms. Kathleen Sherry, Telephone: 087 100 0232 or email: dlp@ossory.ie . Aghaviller Parish Representatives are: Teresa Broderick and Carmel O’Toole. SCUBA TRY A DIVE Scuba try a dive at Sub Aqua Club, Kilkenny Wednesday 30th November 7.30 For more details please contact Mark Dolan (Training O icer) 085 1489848