Community & GAA Notes

played very well to win the shield. Well done to all the players and mentors.

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.

GOLF CLASSIC 2023

The annual golf classic will take place in Gowran Park on June 9th this year. All support welcome in the form of teams or in sponsorship. Many thanks for the support.

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 money from all tickets sold is returned to the club.

SPLIT THE POT event. Thank you to all those who organised the event, those who sponsored each hour, walked or ran the loop. Thank you to Ann Downey and Pat Fitzpatrick who opened the event.

Well done to Alan Flynn who won 139 euro, to Maura Shiel who won 30 euro and Mark Dobbyn who won 20 euro. Envelopes are available around the village. If you want to play on-line with club force please see the clubs Facebook page for details. Thanks again for the continued support.

GAA

St. Patrick’s GAA.The Junior side we’re in action against

Dicksboro on Sunday the final score was 3-21 to 1-21. Well done to the Junior team. Junior A Sunday 28th May @7.15pm Vs Tullaroan in Ballyragget.

The Phelan Stone Tournament will take place this coming weekend. The Roinn C competition will start on the morning of

Saturday 27th at 9am and will finish at 13:50pm. The Roinn B competition will start on the a ernoon of Saturday 27th at 2pm and will finish at 18:50pm. The Roinn A competition will start on the morning of Sunday 28th at 10am and finish at 14:50pm.

COUNSELLING SERVICES

Our low cost Counselling Services, includes One-to-One, Family and Teens, aged 12 plus.

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.

DEFIBRILLATOR

Please note that there is a defibrillator located in the Mill Family Resource Centre if and when it may be required.

SENIOR ALERT

If you need to apply for a Personal Alarm, please contact Sue or Josephine.

APPEAL

Any further clothes donations would be greatly appreciated in aid of our counselling services. Donations can be le into the Centre, please call before dropping o .

Contact number for the Centre 056-8838466

L.T.I. RECRUITING

L.T.I. Pathway to Employment Course QQI Level 4. There are still some placements available on our L.T.I. Programme which is due to start in May. If interested, please call the Resource Centre on 056-88-38466 or call into us here at the o ice.

ST KIERANS HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY

Applications are invited for tenancy of one-bedroom accommodation at St Kieran’s Place. Application forms are available from the Mill Family Resource Centre. Completed application forms should be returned to the Mill Family Resource Centre no later

GET WELL SOON

Get Well Soon wishes are sent to Fr. Eamon O Gorman as he continues to convalesce. Everyone is looking forward to having him back when he is better.

TIDY TOWNS

The Youth club have upcycled and planted some donated wheel barrows on Bridge Street and they are a welcome addition to the town. The Tidy Towns committee 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 085 7403812/087 2955864 The National Tidy Town’s competition is now in progress, please assist in keeping your school, premises, street, estate, road, lane etc, clean and tidy, even 5 minutes work will help a lot.

LAP THE LOOP

Naomh Brid Camogie Lap the Loop was held on Saturday on Sunday and was a great success and a wonderful community than Friday 9th June 2023.

SAVE THE DATE

Mill Family Resource Centre. Family Fun Day. Sun 23rd July 2023. 1.30-4.30pm

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

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

VOCATIONS

2023 is the year for vocations to the priesthood. Leaflets are le in the church and anyone interested in having a chat or would like to find out more information, please contact Fr. Joe Walsh of the Thurles parish.

CASHEL AND EMLY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES

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

YOGA AND NUTRITION WORKSHOP

A 6 week yoga and nutrition workshop began Wednesday 17th of May at 10.30am to 11:30am in the Hill School, Grange. All are Welcome. For more details contact Louise at 087 7718771

BLESSING OF NEW GROTTO

There was a large gathering at the blessing of the new Grotto to our Lady in Glengoole Church Grounds which took place last Saturday evening. Fr Pat Murphy blessed the new Grotto and congratulated everyone associated with the erection of the statue.

GORTNAHOE PLAYSCHOOL

The o icial opening of the extension to Gortnahoe Community Hall incorporating the new playschool will take place this Friday 26th May at 12 noon. All are welcome.

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, Thomas Breen Jnr. from Graigueahesia, who won 351 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.

WILLIAM NOTTON RIP

The death has occurred of William Norton, Kilcooley, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary 18th May, 2023. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Angela, sister Mary and brothers Michael and John. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Eileen, his adoring family Louise, Eric, John and William, son-in-law Sajjad, daughters-in-law Noelle and Jacqui, grandchildren Lee, Adam, Jack, Mathew, Liam, Hannah, Eva, Saoirse and Aifric, sisters Margaret and Sheila, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. William reposed at his residence last Saturday evening followed by removal on Sunday morning to The Church of the Sacred Heart, Gortnahoe, arriving for Requiem Mass. Burial took place a erwards in Fennor Cemetery.

May William Rest in Peace.

RUBBISH COLLECTION

It was great to see individuals and groups picking up rubbish on the side of the road throughout our parish over the last few weeks. It would be great if people would volunteer to pick up rubbish in their own area to keep our parish tidy. We would appeal to motorists to refrain from throwing litter out of cars as plastic items, etc., can be harmful to the environment and does nothing for the beauty of our countryside.

CHURCH NEWS

CATHEDRAL DRAW

Money for the Cathedral draw for May will be collected next weekend May 27th and 28th.

SYMPATHY ..

Sympathy is extended to Nora and Pat Costigan, Ballycuddihy on the death of Nora’s brother in law Sean Honohan, Donoughmore, Co. Cork RIP.

MRS BREDA BENDLE( nee) Ryan RIP

Breda died at her home of many years in Midsummer Norton, Somerset, England. Predeceased by her sister Nellie, Breda will be missed by her brothers and sisters Kitty, Laddy, Johnny, Nan and Margaret. She was laid to rest in England.

MRS MARY ORR( nee) Walsh RIP

The death has taken place of Mary Orr,Ballycuddihy, Johnstown, peacefully at the Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick, a er a long illness. Mary was well known and loved in the area, a great neighbour who loved a game of cards, especially whist. Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Tess, she will be sadly missed by her husband Nicky, daughter Patricia, son in law Stephen, grandchildren Joey, Katie and Nicky, brothers in law, sister in law, cousins, relations, neighbours and friends. Mary was laid to rest in Johnstown Cemetery a er Requiem Mass in St. Kieran’s Church.

BINGO

Bingo continues each Wednesday night at 8.30pm in St. Mary’s Hall

JOHNSTOWN HERITAGE GROUP

Johnstown Heritage Group wish to express thanks to all those who contributed so generously to their recent envelope collection to cover the cost of the monument to be erected honouring the hurling and camogie players of the area since hurling was first mentioned as being played at Ballyspellan Spa in 1742. The base for the monument is now in position. The group are also having an outing on Thursday July 6th to Johnstown Castle and gardens. More information shortly.

JOHNSTOWN TIDY TOWN TEAM

The Tidy Town’s Team are looking for volunteers from all approach roads and the town to come out on Monday 29th May at 7pm for a community clean up in advance of judging for the Tidy Towns. Gloves and bags will be supplied on the evening. Please wear hi-viz jackets or vests. Judges will be visiting in early June so best foot forward. Thanking you all in advance.

GRAINE CHURCH Bishop Coll, newly elected Bishop of Ossory, was chief celebrant with Fr. Ollie Maher PP at a special Mass on Sunday to celebrate Graine Church, which was opened 50 years ago by the late Bishop Peter Birch. This church was built on the site of the original church and retained many features like the four stained glass windows, the Stations of the Cross, the marble and a crucifix from the grounds of the church. The Church was built for the “princely” sum of £35.000!

SPA UNITED AFC

Results. U14 girls cup semi-final Spa 3 Evergreen 1, U15 boys cup Spa 2 Callan 5, U14 boys league division 2 River Rangers 0 Spa 3, U13 boys shield Spa B 1 Callan 2, U12 boys plate Spa 3 Freebooters 0, Lions 1 Spa 2.

CUP WINNERS

U14 girls Cup Final Spa 3 (Laura O’Flynn, Alanna Russell, Clea Whelan) Callan Utd 0. A great win for the U14 girls in St. Canice’s Credit Union Cup. Well done to the squad and their management.

SPA DEVELOPMENT/FENIANS LOTTO...

Lotto winning numbers 6,21,24,26. Three match threes Tom Garrett, Mary Fitzgerald and Michelle c/o P.O.

HURLING

The intermediate hurlers faced Dunnamaggin on Sunday morning last in the Michael Lyng Motors Senior/Intermediate Hurling League in Dunnamaggin. Conahy were short a number of players and Dunnamaggin were the winners in the end by 1-15 to 0-12.

TEAM: Karl Downey, Conor Duggan, Philip Cass, Liam Cass, Frank Gunner, Darren Cuddihy, Donal Cass, Eoin Carroll, Ciaran Rice, Bill Murphy, Edmond Delaney, James Bergin, Billy Mulhall, Tom Rice, Mark Gunner, Padraic Delaney, Padraig Gunner.

The junior B hurlers took on Glenmore in their latest game in the JJ Kavanagh and Sons Junior B League in Jenkinstown on Tuesday last. Conahy had the better of the exchanges in the opening half, thanks mainly to a goal from Bill Murphy, and led by 1-8 to 0-9 at the break. But slowly but surely the visitors came back into the game. A er a dramatic final few minutes, it was Glenmore who emerged the winners on a 0-20 to 1-15 score line.

TEAM: Padraic Delaney, Conor Duggan, Padraic Gunner, Cian Harding, Donal Cass, Donal Brennan, Frank Gunner, Darragh Hennessy, Eoin Carroll, Kieran Brennan, Sean Dunne, Brooklyn Synott, Billy Mulhall, Bill Murphy, Damien Cuddihy.

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.

COUNTY TEAM

Well done also to Tom Phelan who was part of the Kilkenny senior team that defeated Dublin in the Leinster Senior Championship in UPMC Nowlan Park on Saturday last.

CAMOGIE WINNERS

Conahy Camogie Club were represented by Róisín Phelan, Ellen Gunner and Emma Mulhall on the Kilkenny Intermediate camogie team who defeated Carlow in the Leinster final in SETU Carlow on Saturday last.

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 Inter-County 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 2, 3 and 21. There was no jackpot winner so the consolation prize winners were Seamus Hally, Leyla Rose Healy, Declan Downey, Rita Healy and Sarah Molloy. The promoters’ prize winners were Peter Mulhall, Kay Phelan and Toddy Lacey.

CLUB LOTTO

Dicksboro GAA Club LOTTO Results 18th May. Nos: 6 21 23 27.

Jackpot: €9500 Not Won

Draw Prizes. €50. Valentin Fazacas c/o Online. €25 each Patricia Dalton c/o Davy Dalton €25 each Joe O’Dwyer c/o Jimmy Murphy. €25 each Conor Phelan c/o online Hurlers Co Op John Clarke c/o online. Promotors prize Ned Buggy. Thank you for your continued support.

GOLF CLASSIC

Dicksboro GAA and 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.

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

CLOTHES COLLECTION FUNDRAISER

Dicksboro GAA & Camogie Club are raising funds through a clothes resuse scheme to support our fantastic Camogie Feile Girls heading to Mayo in the National Finals. You can drop any unwanted clothes to Dressing Room 3 before Wednesday 7th June. More details are on ClubZap.

KILKENNY CAMOGIE

Kilkenny were crowned winners of this year’s Leinster Intermediate Camogie Championship on Saturday in SETU Carlow for the 3rd time in almost 10 Years. Huge Congratulations to our Senior Club Players Jane Cass, Niamh Phelan and Katie Byrne who have contributed massively to this successful team.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Congratulations to the 25 young people, named below, who received their Fist Holy Communion on Saturday 20th May in our parish. It was a lovely occasion for prayer and fun for these youngsters. Thanks to their teacher Claire, Brigid in the school o ice, and all who helped them prepare. Tim Ryall, Kyle Heafey, Charlie Brennan, Finn Brennan, William Leahy, Seánie Fitzpatrick, Tom O’Neill, Matthew Marnell, Dáire O’Shea, Grace O’Shea, Emily Hoyne, Emilia Murphy, Niamh Murphy, Saoirse Power, Pippa Cleere, Niamh Kenna, Emma Butler, Sarah Murphy, Aoife Kenny, Lana Dunne, Millie Fitzpatrick, Emma Walsh, Holly Burke, Jane Byrne, Daisy Power Fitzpatrick.

TONY BUTLER

A popular member of our parish community in the person of Anthony (Tony) Butler has died recently. Tony was formerly from The Commons, Ballingarry and undoubtedly he remained a true blue Tipperary man all his life. He lived most of his life in Dama, Ballycallan where he made many friends. He will be sadly missed by his wife Maura, sons Thomas and Adrian, daughter Laura, brothers George, John and Kevin, sisters Mary, Helen, Ann, Frances, Teresa and Patricia to whom we express our sympathy. His requiem mass was celebrated in St. Brigid’s Church, Ballycallan by Fr. Liam Taylor, P.P., Fr. Pat Duggan, Bennettsbridge and Fr. Derry Quirke, P.P. Ballingarry. Burial took place in St. Mary’s cemetery in Ballykee e.

JOHN DUNNE

A joyful and solemn celebration of the eucharist for the late John Dunne, Ballycloven, Callan took place in St. Molua’s Church, Killaloe recently. John was a kind, caring and wonderful neighbour and greatly loved by all. His requiem mass was celebrated by Fr. Liam Taylor, P.P., Fr. William Dalton, P.P., Callan and Fr. Philip O’Halloran, M.H.M. Soloist Frances Ryan sang appropriate hymns to the occasion. Sons Paul and Gavin, brothers Joe and Jimmy sang songs which John loved. The eulogy given by Paul, depicting various phases of the life of his dad, drew joyous applause from the congregation. He also sang a song “Wayfaring Stranger” by Johnnie Cash which was his dad’s favourite song.

John’s burial took place in St. Mary’s cemetery, Ballykee e. Sympathy is expressed to his wife Anne, sons Paul and Gavin, daughters in law, grand children, relatives and many friends.

MARY KEALY

Sympathy is expressed to Ann Brennan, Ballyhendricken on the death of her sister, Mary Kealy, Goresbridge.

ANNE KELLY

Sympathy is expressed to the Nugent family, Ballycallan on the death of the late Betty’s sister, Anne Kelly which has occurred in England.

CHURCH JUBILEE

On June 22nd, we will hold a special Mass to celebrate the golden jubilee of Kilmanagh Church. Bishop Niall Coll will be the celebrant. The Mass will be followed by refreshments and entertainment. All are welcome to attend.

SCHOOL JUBILEE

The School held a Mass on Tuesday, 23rd May at 7pm remembering 50 years of education in St. Aidan’s. It was followed by a book launch and refreshments.

CEMETERY MASS

The Ballykee e Cemetery Mass will take place next Sunday 28th May at 7pm. Please let those outside the parish know about this date and time.

Tullaroan Cemetery Mass will take place on Tuesday, August 15th at 7pm.

CEMETERY CLEAN-UP

A clean up of Ballykee e cemetery will take place next Friday,

26th, starting at 6.30pm. Many hands make light work. All help appreciated. Bring along your own brush and shovel.

LOTTTO RESULTS

Results for 08/05/23. Numbers drawn were 4; 8; 20; 29. Lucky Dip winners were Pat Brennan, Danny Hoyne and Kathleen Blanchfield. Se.llers’ prizes went to Ann Fitzpatrick and Bill Ryan. Results for 15/05/23. Numbers drawn were 1; 2; 18; 29. Lucky Dip winners were Daire O’Shea, Laurena Kennedy and Conor Murphy. Sellers’ prizes went to Tom Butler and James Cahill.

KILMANAGH NOTES

Anyone wishing to submit news items, events, announcements etc. can do so by email only to elanigan18@gmail.com. If you have any photos that you would like included, please send as an attachment.

MASS TIMES

Aghaviller Parish. Hugginstown: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 9.30a.m. Vigil - Saturday 27th. at 8.00p.m. Sunday 28th. at 10.00a.m. Stoneyford. Wednesday 24th. at 7.00p.m. Vigil - Saturday 27th. at 6.30p.m

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Congratulations to the Pupils from Monroe and Newmarket Schools who will receive their First Holy Communion on this Sunday 21st. Also to Teachers and Parents who helped in the preparation.

PRAY FOR

Peter Culleton, Mullinavat who died recently.

Months Mind Mass. Joan Foran, Monroe, Mass in Hugginstown Church on Sunday 28th. May at 10.00a.m.

Anniversary Mass. Maura Farrell, Glenmore House, Stoneyford. Mass in Stoneyford Church on Saturday 27th. May at 6.30p.m.

ROTA

Week-end 27th and 28th May 2023. (Feast of Pentecost)

Readers. Stoneyford, Saturday 6.30p.m. Sheila Raggett. Hugginstown: Saturday 8.00p.m. Deirdre Rohan. Sunday 10.00a.m. Marie Ryan.

Eucharistic Ministers Stoneyford, Saturday 6.30p.m. Bernie Grace. Hugginstown: Saturday 8.00p.m. Mary Cuddihy, Sunday 10.00a.m. Ann Power.

NOVENA FOR VOCATIONS

On Saturday 20th. May (Vigil of the Ascension) we began a Diocesan Novena for Vocations to Diocesan Priesthood. As the Irish Church has now begun a special year of prayer for Vocations, please join in praying for the needs of our own Diocese. You can pray the Novena at home and we will pray it at our daily Masses here in the Parish. Copies of the Novena prayers are available here in the Church. You can also access the Novena on the Diocesan Website or on the following social media platforms.

OSSARY PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES

The Lourdes Pilgrimage takes place from May 23rd. to 28th. We pray for the safety and wellbeing of all pilgrims and the success of the Pilgrimage.

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

CEMETERY MASSES FOR 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.

PADRE PIO NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE

Pilgrimage to Holy Cross Abbey, Thurles on Sunday next 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

LOTTO

Lotto: Aghaviller Parish and Carrickshock G. A. A. Draw: Monday 15th. May 2023 Numbers: 25; 32;31; 21. No Winner First

3 Numbers Drawn. No Jackpot Winner:

5 x €30.00. Winners. Roisín Murphy, Lismatigue, A. and M. Rohan, Carraigetna. Mary Bryan, Jenkinstown Park, Ger Carroll, Harristown, Eugene O’Donovan, Kilmoganny.

3 x €15.00 (Sellers), Claire Cleary, Jimmy Sheehan, Teresa Fitzgerald.

ALONE

“Alone” is a national organisation that enables older people to age at home across Kilkenny. Our work is for all older people and aims to improve their wellbeing. We have a National network of sta and volunteers who provide Support Coordination, Practical Supports, Befriending, a variety of Phone Services, Social Prescribing, Housing with Support and Assistive Technology. We use individualised support plans, to address health, financial benefits and supports, social care, housing, transport and other arising needs using technology and harness other services. We use personalised support plans, provide a point of contact for access to health, social care, housing, transport and other arising needs.

If you or an Older Person you know needs help of any kind please contact “Alone” on 0818 222 024, lines open 7 days a week; 8.00am to 8.00p.m. or email: hello@alone.ie or contact, Liz Nolan, (Support Coordinator) Mobile Number: 086 108 6504.

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