Boolavogue

SYMPATHY

Sincere sympathy is extended from all in Boolavogue to the family of the late John Jordan, Ballytracey, who died after a long illness, on Monday, April 30. Predeceased by his son Owen RIP, he is survived by his wife Rosaleen, son Eugene, sisters Irene and Catherine, brother Martin, siblings in Manchester, brotherin-law Willie, sisters-in-law Lilian and Violet, nieces, nephews relatives and many friends. His remains were removed from his residence on Wednesday, May 2, for Requiem Mass at 11 a.m. in St Cormac’s church with burial in the adjoining cemetery afterwards.

GAA LOTTO

The draw for the Monageer-Boolavogue GAA lotto was held in the club complex in Monageer on Tuesday last, May 1. The four numbers drawn were 15, 25, 29 and 30 and as there was no winner, the jackpot has been increased to €3,950 for the next draw. The jackpot, which is a great way to give continuing support only costs €2 each fortnight or €10 for a book of six tickets. The next draw takes place on May 15 at 9.30 p.m. in the New Clubhouse.

GAA RESULTS

In atrocious conditions, the under-13 hurlers battled bravely in Bree on Tuesday night last, the first day of the summer. Despite great displays from Alfie Murphy, Bobby Codd, Thomas Deacon and Evan Dunne, our team lost.

The previous day, Monageer-Boolavogue Rackard League hurlers took on Ballygarrett and beat them by two points in a testing, physical game. The girls also were out against Ballygarret in the Rackard League, but lost by a narrow margin.

GAA CYCLE

The ‘Biggest Loser’ cycle, postponed because of the heavy snow in March, took place on Sunday, April 29. Colm Kelly was the first home from the 50km cyclists while Rory Leacy did likewise in the 16km race.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL

The Junior ‘A’ footballers beat Volunteers 1-8 to 0-9 in Páirc Charman last week. Despite fielding without Daire Turner, the return of Stephen Murphy strengthened the squad. The heavy conditions proved no problem to Micheál Gahan, who smashed the shot to the back of the net that ultimately separated the teams. This victory means that the team has not tasted away defeat in two seasons. With the swift return of Daire Turner expected, the team’s prospects look very good.

Team was: Colin Hawkins, Pauric Walshe, Barry Murphy, James Donohoe, Lee McHale, Brian O’Loughlin, James Gahan, Mark Walsh, Seán McCabe, Stephen Murphy, Robbie Donnelly, John Murphy, Denis Walsh, Rob Breen, Micheál Gahan. Subs: Seán O’Leary, Peter Mernagh.

DANCE CLASS

Hotstep and jive is an exciting new style of dancing based on the jive from the 1950s. Classes in this type of dancing are running in Boolavogue hall every Friday evening from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. No experience or partner required.

MINISTERS OF THE WORD

The Minister of the Word reading at the Vigil Mass on Saturday, May 12, is Martina Ivory with Georgina Gahan helping distribute Holy Communion. Leila Breen is reading at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday morning and Dorothy Hall is Minister of the Eucharist.

SOCCER NEWS

The ladies’ team hosted Cushinstown recently and collected maximum points with a 1-0 win. Lorraine Fortune was the goal scorer for our girls.

The Men’s ‘A’ team were at home to Adamstown on Sunday, April 29, and won by 7-0. Brendan ‘Frikki’ Burke scored a hat-trick, Mark Brady bagged a brace, Seán Roche added one and the visitors contributed an own-goal to the total. The ‘B’ team were away to Cushinstown and shared the spoils on a 2-2 scoreline.

On Monday the under-15s, understrength due to injury, were away to St Joseph’s in the cup semi-final. St Joseph’s, topping the Premier league and playing with star players from Craanford and Glynn, lead by 2-0 at the interval. Bigger and stronger, they added two more in the second half to progress to the cup final. Everyone in St Cormac’s wishes them the best of luck in the final.

The previous Saturday they had beaten New Ross town in a league encounter. Tristan Byrne sent in a brilliant looping shot early in play, only to see it rebound off the crossbar. With the team keeping up relentless pressure, Liam Gahan sent a great cross to Joe Ivory, whose stunning volley left the New Ross keeper stuck to the ground. Game over. Manager Cha Byrne was fulsome in his praise for the attack and praised the defence for playing one of the games of the season, without a chink in his carefully crafted defence.

The under-14 girls who lost their first game of the season recently, going down to North End in the cup quarter final, bounced back with a 1-0 win on Friday, April 27. Taking on Bree United in a tough physical game, Sophie Kirwan scored the winning goal.

TIDY VILLAGE WALK

The annual sponsored walk which was organised by the Boolavogue Tidy Village group took place on Sunday, April 29, in brilliant sunshine. They would like to thank all those who took part, who raised funds, who helped with stewarding and especially Joan Furlong and Christine Burke, who provided delicious refreshments in the hall afterwards.

ADVANCE NOTICE

The annual patron will take place in Boolavogue on Sunday, June 24. Depending on the weather, Mass will be celebrated in St Cormac’s cemetery at 3 p.m. or in the adjoining church if rain threatens. It will be followed by a field day with all the usual stalls, entertainments and attractions. plaque to the Memory of Michael O’Loughlin – Hero of sea disaster, unveiling of 1798 Monument, ‘Seisiun’ featuring Celtic Roots, the annual Patron.

There will also be a Medieval Fair, featuring ‘DÉISE MEDIEVAL’ includes Medieval enactment group dressed in medieval costumes, displays on armoury, medieval coin making, cooking and other crafts in medieval times, archery and more.

Visit our Facebook Group ‘Camolin Parish Homecoming’ for additional info on events and timings etc.

GAA LOTTO

There was no winner of last week’s jackpot; winning numbers were: 2, 15, 19, 20. Elizabeth Fitzgerald matched three numbers to receive €200.