Boolavogue
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy is extended to the partner and family of the late Mary Ann Dunne, Mt. George, who died on Sunday, January 28, after a long illness. Her remains were removed to St Cormac’s church on Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. where they were provided with an guard of honour by Fianna Fáil and St Cormac’s AFC After her Requiem Mass in Boolavogue at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, as her remains were leaving for Ballyduff cemetery, where they were interred, a guard of honour from the local ICA guild and Ferns Dioscesan Pilgrimage helpers was in attendance. She is survived by her partner Matt, her family Joan, Seán, Musher, Pauline, Trish, Mag and Aidan, her brother Aidan and sister Peg, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, relatives and friends.
SOCCER NEWS
St Cormac’s AFC would like to extend their sincere condolences to all the Dunne family on the death of one of the club’s greatest supporters, Mary Ann Dunne, Mt. George, RIP.
On Saturday, January 27, the under-12s were at home, taking on Bunclody, the favourites to win the division. At the end of a very exciting and entertaining game, they lost by 1-3 with Jack Turner getting out goal. At half time they trailed by 1-2 and pressed very hard in the second half for an equaliser, putting heavy pressure on the Bunclody defence. However, a quick breakaway goal near the end sealed the win for the visitors. The following day, Sunday the 28th. the ladies’ team lost to Adamstown by 0-2 in an enjoyable cup game. Rachel Breen, Claudia Doyle and Vivienne Gahan all came close to scoring but in the end the class of a top flight team saw Adamstown through to the next round.
The Men’s ‘A’ team were away to Crossabeg and went in at the break drawing 0-0. Before the game could resume the pitch was deemed unplayable and the game abandoned. The ‘B’ team were at home and beat Bree United by 5-0. A poor first half had the teams level at the break but turning on their undoubted talent, the Bs streaked ahead in the second half. Mark Walsh got a hat-trick while Dean Fortune and Pádraig Moran added the other two goals.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
The parent and toddler group meets every Wednesday in Boolavogue hall from 9.30 a.m. till 11.30 a.m. The cost is only €3 per family, refreshments are served and all are welcome. If you have any queries, please contact 087 9206822. or 087 7962161.
ENROLMENT NIGHT
Boolavogue NS will be holding an enrolment tomorrow night, Wednesday, February 7, at 7.30 p.m. in the school. There will be a presentation form staff about the school and parents can tour the classrooms to view them and the work of the pupils. Refreshments will be served.
GAA NEWS
As part of the ‘Biggest Loser’ iniative, the GAA is organising a 4km walk every Saturday morning starting either from St Cormac’s Church in Boolavogue or the GAA pitch in Monageer. As it alternates each Saturday, please contact the GAA to check whether it will be starting in Boolavogue or Monageer. There is no charge for this and everyone, young or old is welcome to come along.
Every Monday night in association with Operation Transformation on RTÉ, the club is taking part it the ‘Light Up Your Track’ project. Between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Mondays, the walking track is light up to enable anyone who wishes to get fitter and reconnect with friends and neighbours in a safe, friendly environment.
TABLE QUIZ
On March 2, the Boolavogue team entered in the ‘Biggest Loser’ competition will be hosting a table quiz in the Harrow. It only costs €40 to enter a team of four and great craic is guaranteed.
DINNER RAFFLE
Imagine having a 5-star chef cooking a dinner for eight in your own home. That is the first prize on offer for the fundraising raffle being organised by the local ‘Biggest Loser’ team. Tickets for the raffle cost only €5 with three on offer for €10. The first prize is to have Chef Paul O’Loughlin come to your home and cook a dinner for up to eight persons. Niall works in Hotel Kenmare with the famous Brennan brothers. Second prize will be load of logs and the third prize is a food hamper. There will be at least 12 prizes.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD
On Saturday evening, February 10, Rosaleen Gahan is the reader at the Vigil Mass while Marie Barne will be reading at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday morning. The Eucharistic Minister on duty on Saturday night is Cormac O’Loughlin and Philip Kehoe will be helping distribute Holy Communion at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday morning the 11th.