AROUND THE DISTRICTS
ClonegalKildavin MEMORY WALL
The Commemorative Ceremony for those remembered on the Memory Wall in the Ben Mulhall Memorial Park will now take place on Sunday, November 25, at midday. For further information, please contact 087 8380018.
KILDAVIN TEXT ALERT
In order to comply with new data protection guidelines, Slaney Valley. Kildavin Community Text Alert requires anyone who wishes to remain on the text alert system to provide a new signature. Membership for the 2019 is now due €5 per mobile phone. For further information, please contact Catherine at 087 2622589 before November 26.
CONGRATULATIONS
We would like to congratulate Jennifer McCabe, Main Street, Clonegal on her receiving Bachelor of Business Management, with First Class Honours degree from IT Carlow recently. Jennifer is the daughter of John and Breda McCabe, studied with IT Carlow for past four years. We wish you the very best for the future.
KILDAVIN CHOIR
If you sing or play a musical instrument we would be delighted if you join us. We meet on Monday evenings at 7.30 p.m. in the Spellman Hall, Kildavin (rear entrance) to practice. If you need further information please contact Mary at 086 8097521 or just come along any Monday evening. New members of all ages welcome.
KILDAVIN-CLONEGAL GAA LOTTO
There was no winner of the Kildavin-Clonegal GAA. Lotto jackpot of €6,400, held on Sunday, November 11. Numbers drawn were 01, 12, 21 and 24. Winner that matched three was Declan Tobin, receiving €150. The seller’s prize goes to Margaret Doyle, receiving €50.
The next draw will take place in Ryan’s ‘The Moss House’, Bunclody, on Sunday, November 25, with a jackpot worth €6,600. Buy your tickets for €2 each. You can play it on kildavinclonegalgaa.ie or the news page of the community website clonegalkildavin.ie. You can also download the myclubfinances app from the Google app store.
The profits from the lotto is supporting the Ben Mulhall Memorial Park Association and Kildavin-Clonegal GAA Club.
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
The village of Clonegal, Tullow, Bunclody and the wider community was saddened to hear the death of Joe Byrne, St Brigid’s Tce, Clonegal, who passed away on Tuesday, November 6, at the age of 76. Joe died peacefully, surrounded by his family and close friends. Beloved son of the late Paddy and Margaret. Sadly missed by his sister Mary, brothers-in-law, niece, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposed at Lennon’s Funeral Home, Bunclody on Thursday. Removal on Friday to St Brigid’s Church, Clonegal for Funeral Mass, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace.
The village of Clonegal was saddened to hear the death of Nora Byrne, Parkbridge, Clonegal, who passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 6. Predeceased by her loving husband Billy. Sadly missed by her daughters Samantha, Sharon and Valerie, her son TJ, sisters and brother, sons-in-law, Shane and Mick, T.J’s partner Mary and her grandchildren Ella, Aaron, Eve, Killian and Sophie. Reposed at her daughter Sharon’s residence in Ratheengraney, Clonegal on Thursday. Removal on Sunday to St Brigid’s Church, Clonegal for Funeral Mass, burial afterwards in the new cemetery. May she rest in peace.
MYSHALL CHRISTMAS FAIR
A Christmas Fair will be held in Myshall Community Centre on Sunday, November 25, from 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tables only €10. Tell your friends and cell your wares. All kinds of everything maybe on sale, get your Christmas shopping started early. Support local craft and trade. Santa might be there. For more information, please contact Myshall post office or Robert’s Shop or to book, contact 059 9157612.
ClonrochePoulpeasty CLOUGHBAWN GAA
Lotto – Numbers drawn in recent lotto draw was 3, 4, 11, 16, There was no jackpot winnner, Match-three winners were Kathleen Doyle, Ballyleigh and Jason O’Brien Moneytucker, Next draw Saturday, November 24, in the Cloch Ban, jackpot at 10,000.
Dates for diary: camogie medal presentation followed by AGM – Friday, November 30, 7 p.m. Club AGM – Friday, December 7, 8 p.m.
RATHNURE PANTO
Rathnure Pantomime Society presents their 24th Christmas Panto, ‘Broomstick: Tinkerbell’s Christmas Adventure’ in Rathnure hall on December 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 27, 28 and 29 at 7.45 p.m. nightly. Early evening performances on the Sunday shows. Call 087 0687801 or 087 6954112, or book through Messenger on our Facebook page.
SPLIT-THE-POT
The winner of this week’s splitthe-pot, drawn in the Boro Inn, was Martha Doherty, Raheen. The pot was €248.00. All proceed go to upkeep of the village.
RURAL SOCIAL SCHEME
The Rural Social Scheme provides income support for qualifying farmers and Fishermen, who are in receipt of specified social-welfare payments, in return for 191/2 hours on the community each week.
There are two RSS positions available in the area. To qualify you must be: Actively farming or fishing Be in receipt of Farm Assist or Job Seekers Allowance Must Apply to the EU Basic Payment Scheme if you do not ordinarily apply for BPS and application can be made to join the Scheme.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
The annual collection in aid of St Vincent DePaul will take place on Saturday, December 8, and Sunday, December 9. Please give generously.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Coláiste Abbáin are holding their Christmas Craft Fair on Thursday evening, December 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free Entry to fair – Items on show will be wreaths, candles, fabric/knitted crafts, Christmas decorations/ table centrepieces, buns/cakes, gifts and many many more.
This year trading is open to outside traders along with our own student creations. Looking forward to seeing you all there to enjoy the enterprise and creativity that is vibrant in Adamstown. Santas Grotto will be open from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Entry to Santa €3. Looking forward to your continued support.
Marshals town-Castle dockrell CASTLEDOCKRELL NS
We are busy preparing for our performance at ‘Sing Out Loud’ in the National Opera House on Thursday, November 22. The senior room are beginning their STEPS engineering project this week. Hurling coaching is under way for all class groups also.
For further information please contact the school at 053 9388892 or visit our website castledockrellns.weebly.com
BAPTISM
We welcome into the Christian family baby Zara Grace Nolan, who was baptised recently and we congratulate her family.
MASSIVE THANKS
The organisers of the 5K run/ walk for Dawn would like to say a massive ‘thank you’ to all who supported and helped make the day such a huge success. €8,900 was raised.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the families of the late Ann Cogan, the late Mick McGrath and the late James O’Gorman, who died recently. May they rest in peace.
CAMOGIE AGM.
Marshalstown-Castledockrell camogie club AGM will take place in the club house, Farmleigh on Friday, November 30, at 8 p.m. Adult players and anyone wishing to help out at the club in any way for 2019 are invited to attend.
BINGO
Bingo continues every Thursday evening in Marshalstown Community Centre starting at 8.30 p.m. with two big jackpots to play for.
STORYTELLING
Next session of storytelling in Castledockrell Hall is on Thursday, December 20, at 8 p.m. Refreshments served. Raffle held. Craft Fair
The Christmas Craft Fair takes place on Saturday, December 1, from midday to 2 p.m. in Marshalstown Community Centre. All proceeds to Marshalstown National School. Tables are €10. Please contact Denise at 086 8445225 to book a table. Entry Fee is €2 per adult. Social dancing
The next Social Dance is in Marshalstown Community Centre on Friday, December 21. Doors open at 9.30 p.m. and dancing starting at 10 p.m. Admission including tea is €8. Winners
Congratulations to Jack Foley, Michael Kinsella and Jamie Roban local winners in the Credit Union Student’s draw held recently. Well done.
GAA CLUB AGM
Marshalstown-Castledockrell GAA Adult annual general meeting takes place in Farmleigh club house on Sunday, December 9, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, February 19: First Confessions/Service of Light, Castledockrell. Friday, March 15: Confirmation. Thursday, March 21: First Confessions, Marshalstown. Saturday, May 4: First Holy Communion Marshalstown. Sunday, May 12: First Holy Communion, Castledockrell. Sunday, May 26: Patron, Marshalstown. Friday, July 5: Patron, Castledockrell.
NOTES
If possible can items be forwarded to me in good time so if it’s not included one week it will appear the next in time for the event as there is no guarantee that any item will be included any week. The deadline for receiving notes is 6 p.m. on a Thursday. Only not for profit items can be included. Thank you for your co-operation.
Rathnure BINGO
Bingo jackpot next Tuesday (20th) is €6,000 with reserve jackpot at €200. The Christmas Prizes start next Tuesday also, with sit beside prizes on each of the 10 games in the bingo book.
CHRISTMAS PANTO
Rathnure Pantomime Society presents their 24th Christmas Panto, ‘Broomstick: Tinkerbell’s Christmas Adventure’ in Rathnure hall on December 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 27, 28 and 29 at 7.45 p.m. nightly. Early evening performances on the Sunday shows.
Call 087 0687801 or 087 6954112, or book through Messenger on our Facebook page.
CAMOGIE CLUB 50TH DINNER
Rathnure camogie club will hold its 50th Celebratory dinner dance on Saturday, November 24. Tickets are now on sale and can be bought through committee members or on Tuesday night between 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Syl Barron Room.
KILTEALY CRAFT FAIR
Kicking off the festive spirit, Kiltealy Voluntary Cardiac Response are having their annual fundraising Christmas Fair in the community hall on Sunday, November 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please come along and see the fantastic work our local crafters have on show and soak up the festive atmosphere. Free entry, donations welcome. Keep this date in your diary not to be missed.