Boolavogue
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of the late Mick Gahan RIP, of Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare and formerly of Mullaunreagh, who died peacefully in Naas General Hospital on Wednesday, July 13. His remains were removed to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymore Eustace on Friday the 15th. for Requiem Mass at 11 a.m. and were buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballymore Eustace afterwards.
Sympathy is extended to his brother Art, his wife Breda, daughter Tanya, son Mark, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
GAA NEWS
On Sunday, July 10, the Junior Hurlers took on Duffry Rovers and although this game was also played in dull, wet, windy conditions, they emerged victorious. Playing against the slope and the wind in the first half, our lads led by a single point, 0-6 to 0-5 at half-time. With the wind behind them, they went on to win comfortabley, 2-13 to 1-7 with the two goals coming from Matthew Dunne and Bryan Dwyer.
The Minor hurlers also won, beating neighbours Ferns by 1-14 to 1-10 on Tuesday the 12th JUly
The previous night, the U-6 hurlers took on Oulart-The Ballagh in a thrilling game. At the same time, the U-8s took on St. Martin’s in a very evenly matched encounter.
On Sunday last, July 17, the Junior B hurlers took on and beat Shamrocks. Playing with the benefit of the breeze in the first half, they lead by 1-8 to 0-3 at half-time, the goal coming from Bryan Dwyer seconds before the whistle for the break. The defence had more work to do in the second-half, with Seán Doran starring at fullback, but our lads still managed to stetch their lead to 1-14 to 0-6 by the end of the game. Team: Darren Millar, Pádraig Stafford, Seán Doran, Keith Swaine, Colin Hawkins, Peadar Lacey, Micheál Stafford, Garry Ennett, Robbie Donnelly, Bryan Dwyer, Michael Ivory, Ed Rowsome, Shay Gahan, Daire Turner, James Sweeney. Subs: James O Loughlin and Daire Walsh.
GAA LOTTO
The Monageer/Boolavogue GAA lotto jackpot has been increased to €7,100 for the next draw which takes place tonight, Tuesday, July 19, in the New Clubhouse at 9.30 p.m. The numbers drawn out in the last draw were 13, 15, 18 and 25. While noone had all four Evan and Kyle Ivory and A Palmer had three and shared the €160 ‘ match-three’ prize.
On Wednesday night, the 6th. of July, the U-10’s hosted the Craanford football team in Monageer and won well in a keenly contested game. Oisín Stafford and Seán Óg Gilbride were excellent and when Conor Martin moved from defence to attack, he scored 1-2.
CARDIAC SCREENING
Monageer/Boolavogue GAA club is hosting a cardiac screening day on Saturday, August 6, from 9.30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Screening can help prevent SADS–Sudden Adult Death Syndrome which kills two young people in Ireland each week. The cost of screening is €65 but is available free to Laya Medical Insurance holders. If you wish to be screened, please book online at amds.ie and use the code MONAGEER when booking.
CAMOGIE NEWS
The U-8s played four great games in a blitz on Saturday afternoon, beating Glynn-Barntown, Cushinstown and Gussarane before losing their final game to Kilrush-Askamore. Their star player was Ruby Flynn-Doyle who score three smashing goals.
FANTASTIC FORÓIGE!
Congratulations to the Boolavogue Foróige group who were awarded s Youth Citizenship award in City West Hotel in Dublin recently. Their hosting of the annual senior-citizens’ Christmas party was recognised for the organisation and planning it involved.
SUMMER DANCE CAMPS
On Monday, July 18, the first of the Summer Dance Camps organised by the Deirdre Furlong Scoil Rince began in Ferns Community Centre. The second camp will be held in Harney’s Ballyedmond and will start on Monday of next week, July 25. The camp starts at 10.30 a.m. each day of the week and finishes at 2 p.m. The camp activities include solo dances, céilí and figure dances as well as arts and crafts. The cost is €50 per child and €40 each for two children from the same family. For more details, please contact Deirdre on 0876487684.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD
The Ministers of the Word on duty next weekend in St. Cormac’s are Rosaleen Gahan at the Vigil Mass on Saturday night and Gaye Gahan at the 11 a.m. Mass in Sunday, July 24. On Saturday evening, July 23, Caroline Farrington is the Eucharistic minister on duty while Kathleen Kehoe will help distribute Holy Communion on Sunday morning.