Clonegal & Kildavin
FR JOSEPH’S JUBILEE
A very special occasion was celebrated in the St Brigit’s Church, Clonegal, recently when a Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated by Bishop Denis Nulty, Fr Thomas O’Byrne and fellow priests, marking the diamond jubilee of the ordination to the priesthood of Fr Joseph Fleming, who celebrated his 60th anniversary of his ordination on Friday, June 24.
As many of us know him, Fr Fleming has served in the parish of Clonegal and Kildavin since 1996. Many friends and family, nieces and nephews and surrounding areas, attended the unique and special Mass on a gloriously sunny afternoon in the picturesque village.
After Holy Mass the congregation moved to the Spellman Hall, Kildavin, where a superb banquet had been prepared by the women of the parish. The parish presented Fr Fleming with a ticket for the inaugural Kildare and Leighlin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, as a sign of their appreciation for the work he had done.
HUNTINGTON CASTLE
Join Neil Porteous from the world famous Mount Stewart Gardens as he visits Huntington for the first time. Neil will lead a tour around the delights of these historic surroundings, from the 17th century parterres to the ancient Yew Walk, the ‘Wilderness’ woodland, the kitchen gardens, the Greenhouse and Rose Gardens on Sunday, July 24, at midday This will be a must for anyone with a general interest in gardens and garden restoration. Admission fee €5. On Saturday, July 30, at 3 p.m., Thomas Pakenham, one of
the world’s foremost tree experts, will revisit Huntington Castle as he discusses some superb trees and a number of the Irish champions in the grounds of the castle including hickory, oak and Siberian crab apple. Discover the scenic avenue with its amazing lime tree collection and the world famous Yew Walk. Enjoy the ‘Wilderness’ woodland paths which lead to the newly restored ornamental lakes. Admission fee €5.
TIDY VILLAGE MEETING
Clonegal Tidy Village Association will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, July 26, at 8 p.m. in St Brigid’s Hall, Clonegal.
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
The village of Clonegal and the wider community was saddened to hear the death of Timmy Farrell of Moylisha, who passed away on Monday, June 19. Loving husband of Tess and father to Paddy, Joe, Tom, Kevin, Annamarie and Marcella. Sadly missed by his sisters; Bridgette and Mairead, brothers; Michael, PJ and Harry, son-in-law and daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass took place in St Brigid’s Church, Clonegal, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace.
ARDATTIN TRACTOR RUN
Ardattin Fundraisers are having a tractor run on Sunday, July 16. Registration will take place in Ardattin Hall at 12 o’clock. The run starts at one o’clock. All proceeds go to Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare team. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Celtic Stars wish to express their deepest sympathy on the death of the clubs president, Pat Murphy, Quarry Street, Shillelagh, who sadly passed away on Sunday, July 2. Pat founded the club in 1982 with others and managed the club and drove it forward and till his recent illness. With great pride, Pat attended every match and recent years, watched his son Raymond ‘Murley’ manage and play with the club. The club would like extend their sympathies to his son Raymond, daughter-inlaw Trish and all his relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
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DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Our deepest sympathies are extended to the family of the late Michal Nolan, Churchtown, Co. Dublin, and formerly Clonegal, who passed away on Friday, June 30. Michael was surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of St Vincent’s University Hospital.
Beloved husband of Marie and father of Hilda, Pádraig, Enda, Aileen, and Ciara. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law, brothersin-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, July 4, at Church of the Good Shepherd, Churchtown, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery, Bunclody. May he rest in peace.