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MASTERS OF THE GAME
“Masters of the Game “is a novel hurling blitz for over 30s. It will involve 4 teams, namely Cloughbawn, Adamstown, Rapparees and Monageer. The blitz will be on Friday 14th in Cloughbawn GAA grounds at 7.30pm and a collection on the night will be for the charity, Aoibheanns Pink Tie & #TEAMJANGO. Other events on the night include a long puck competition and crossbar challenge. Please come along, enjoy the games and support this worthy cause.
CLOUGHBAWN CAMOGIE AGM
Following the wonderful presentation evening for the Camogie Club last Friday, the AGM was held and elections were as follows: Managers U8 To be filled, U10 Siobhan O Leary, U12 Brita Wilson, U14 Marguerita Redmond, U16 Keith Ogilvie, U18 To be filled Intermediates Mark Codd, Chairperson Mark Codd, Assistant Chairperson Brita Wilson, Secretary Suzanne Keating, Assistant Secretary to be filled Treasurer To be filled, Assistant Treasurer Kathleen Flood, PRO Dolores Flood, Development Officer to be filled County Board Reps, Suzanne Keating, Michael Byrne, Mark Codd, Dolores Flood Best of luck to everyone for 2019.
BOOK LAUNCH
‘Where the Boro Waters Flow’ by Damian Cullen will be launched in the Cloch Bán, Clonroche on Thursday, December 13, at 8.30 p.m. This book is combination of history and poetry largely relating to the Boro River.
The poems are mostly written in the 1930s and 40s by poets who lived near the Boro and preserve history and folklore in their verses. Historic ruins of mills and mansions, ancient churches, bridges and river crossings are all included along with some interesting stories about some of Boro’s noted people. Light refreshments served.
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.
COURTNACUDDY CHURCH CLEANING – December Carmel Murphy and January Josie Kelly.
DAVIDSTOWN EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – Davidstown is looking for new Eucharistic Ministers please contact Fr Nolan. December minsters are Vigil: Eillen Mernagh and Sunday Margaret O’Shea. January Vigil Billy Rowsome.
HOLY HOUR – A Holy Hour with Exposition of Blessed Sacrament will take place in Courtnacuddy Church on Sunday, January 13, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Holy Hour will take place every second Sunday of each month.
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.
BOOK LAUNCH
‘Where the Boro Waters Flow’ by Damian Cullen will be launched in the Cloch Bán, Clonroche on Thursday, December 13, at 8.30 p.m. This book is combination of history and poetry largely relating to the Boro River.
The poems are mostly written in the 1930s and 40s by poets who lived near the Boro and preserve history and folklore in their verses. Historic ruins of mills and mansions, ancient churches, bridges and river crossings are all included along with some interesting stories about some of Boro’s noted people. Light refreshments served. the all-Ireland series in Limerick. They have now qualified for the Leinster semi-final of the competition and will play Ballinderren from Galway on Saturday, January 12, at 2 p.m. Well done to all concerned.
BINGO FUNDRAISER
A very big thank you To Jon Mernagh and the staff of Mernaghs Lounge for allowing Glenbrien Parish to raise funds from the bingo over the last few weeks it was very much appreciated by the Parish Committee, to all those who supported it every week, to those who sold the books on the night and those who helped in any way a huge Thank You.
SENIOR PARISHIONERS PARTY.
The Party will take place in the old school centre on Sunday, December 16, at 2.00. All seniors in the community are welcome to attend. If you have not received an invitation pleas contact any of the committee or call 086 3131711 and we will arrange to get an invite to you. If you need to be collected and dropped home from the party please call and we can arrange transport for you.
CHILDREN’S CONCERT.
The annual Children’s Concert will take place in the old School Centre on Friday, December 14, at 7.30 All are welcome to come along. Any child who would like to take part in the concert please call Charlene at 087 9668411. And we can arrange it.