Boolavogue
CAMOGIE
Following on their virtual whitewash of St Ibar’s the Monageer-Boolavogue Junior camogie team qualified for the Co. semi-final with an 8-15 to 1-3 win over Coolgreany on Wednesday, August 30. In what was probably their toughest match to date, Síona Nolan and Anna Murphy’s control of mid-field kept a steady supply of quality passes feeding the forwards. Top scorer of the game was Órla Stafford with five fine goals.
SOCCER NEWS
Our men’s team lined out against Moyne Rangers at home in Luke Foran Park on Tuesday last, August 29. The team was comprised of an amalgam of the ‘A’ and ‘B’ squads and they won by 4-2 thanks to a goal apiece from Ray O’Brien and James Sweeney with two own goals from the opposition.
On Wednesday of last week, the Youths’ mentors held a very well attended meeting for the parents of the squad. They outlined their plans for the season and consulted with the parents regarding training and other matters. At the end of the meeting the plans were fully endorsed by the parents.
COMHALTAS LESSONS
The Monamolin/Kilmuckridge branch of Comhaltas will resume their classes in Monamolin Community Centre on Monday, September 11, from 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. The teachers would be delighted to welcome back all last year’s pupils and new pupils will be made most welcome. Tuition will be give on a variety of instruments including tin whistle, flute, button and piano accordeon, keyboard, piano and fiddle. For further information please contact Nuala at 087 9886304.
PARISH MISSION
A parish mission, conducted by the Redemptorists, will be held in Monageer-Boolavogue between November 4 and 10.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD
On Saturday night, September 9, Rosaleen Gahan is reading at the Vigil Mass with Marie Barne reading at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday morning. Minister for the Eucharist at the Vigil Mass is Geraldine Doyle with Catherine Gahan assisting at Communion on Sunday, September 10.
PLAYSCHOOL
There are still a few places available in the Boolavogue Playschool which will re-open in September. There are two sessions, from 9 a.m. till midday and from 12.15 p.m. till 3.15 p.m. each day. The playschool caters for children two years old and upwards and if you wish to book a place or require further information, please contact Marion at 087 6107701.
GAA NEWS
On Tuesday last, the under-12 hurlers lost their semi-final to Cloughbawn by 3-12 to 3-8. Cloughbawn started strongly, scored early and never surrendered the lead. Our lads never gave up and finished tremendously strongly, scoring two goals in the last quarter and narrowly missing a third.
Squad: Euan Pender, Matt Gahan, Raymond kehoe, Bobby Codd, Evan Dunne, Niall Dolan, Patrick Kinsella, Christopher Jordan-Kelly, Charlie Donnelly, Robert Cahill, Oisín Stafford, Adam Power, Seán Egan, Matthew Hanley, Tomas Deacon, Christopher Kehoe, Harry Goff, Jack Turner, Alfie Murphy, Eden Flynn, Seán Óg Gilbride.
The previous evening the under-six boys and girls played their first ever hurling game, taking on Cloughbawn. Over 30 players represented the parish in a thrilling encounter.
On Sunday, August 27, the annual Tom Daly under-10 Hurling blitz was played in Monageer. Eight teams participated, with two teams each from Bunclody, Ballymurn, Raparees and Monageer-Boolavogue taking part. The Rapps were worthy winners at the end of a thrilling tournament and they were presented with the cup by Tom’s brother, Peter. Our own under-9 team won the shield, demonstrating how much they have improved over the year.
PARENTS/TODDLERS GROUP
Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 6, the parents and toddlers group will resume in Boolavogue Hall. New members are always welcome.