CLONROCHE- POULPEASTY
ANNIVERSARIES OF ORDINATIONS
The parish of Adamstown sends congratulations and good wishes to the following
Fr Odhran Furlong on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his ordination. Canon James Curtis on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of his ordination. Fr John French on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of his ordination and Bishop Denis Brennan, who celebrated his Golden Jubilee on May 31 with Mass from Rathnure Church where he celebrated his First Mass.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Extract from New Ross Standard Wednesday, August 16, 2000, Looking back – a friend to all.
‘For four decades Kate Power operated Adamstown post office and during that time she was not only a friend but indeed a confidant for many local people. On June 14 last year a date which she recalls with distinctive clarity she stood down as village post-mistress, drawing to a close a chapter in the village’s history.
‘Prior to taking up the position in 1959, Kate underwent two weeks of intensive training in Bunclody, learning such skills as how to operate the temperamental and indeed complex switchboard. During her time she saw many changes including the emergence of the new decimal currency’.
Kate is currently cared for in a nursing home and we send her our good wishes.
REPAIRS TO BRIDGE ON BARRACKS ROAD.
Preliminary work began to repair the massive damage caused to the bridge some months ago when a chunk of wall fell into the river some months ago. Wexford County Council have undertaken this very necessary repair work as it has been in a dangerous state over the last few months.
SYMPATHY
We would like to extend sympathy to the Sweetman and Murphy families on their recent bereavements.
Liam Sweetman Ballymackessy House, Clonroche, veterinary surgeon. Beloved husband of Mary, loving father of Liam, Oliver and Paula and brother of Larry and the late Elizabeth. Sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren Edmund, Katie, Barry, Anthony, Roisín and Áine, daughters-in-law Monique and Katia, son-in-law Ronny, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.
Artie Murphy, Killegney, Clonroche, in the loving care of his family peacefully at his home in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Bridgie, dearly loved father of Mary, Stella, Catherine, Jimmy, Elizabeth, John, Bridget and Margaret and much loved brother of Larry, Mary and the late Andy, Pat and Tommy. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, brother, sister, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and friends. May they both rest in peace.
CLONROCHE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION.
There has being a fantastic response to the flowering tub planting initiative in the village, Thanks to the following who have offered to plant and look after various tubs around the village Willy and Des Kehoe, Eamonn Murphy Trish Culleton, Jackie Monahan, Martin Kelly, Rev Ian Cruickshank, Marie Asple, Margaret Cogley, Iris Tector, Jeff and Hazel Sage, Gretta Brown, Michael Cogley and Tom and Mary Furlong There is a couple still available if anyone would like to offer their services over the summer. Please contact Lorcan Dunne or any member of the committee.
Clonroche Development Association CLG would complement the people of the village, and especially the business premises, for keeping the village free of litter at this difficult time. We are still very short of staff, far although we have five CE places, two remain unfilled for months. Through the grapevine we’re hearing, Social Welfare are ‘not recruiting’ at present. So, it appears, these places will be left vacant for some time.
Although outdoor staff, like gardening, where there is ample room for social distancing, where signaled for a return to work on May 18, both our Tús and Rural Social Scheme workers have not yet returned. We have an unfilled place on the Tús program. Both the Tús and RSS schemes are administered by Wexford Local Development. To try and maintain the village, and in the knowledge of our short staff position, we’re appealing for help from the community and especially from our own membership. Many hands make light work.
MEMORIALS OF THE DEAD
An updated book ‘Memorials of the Dead’ is being compiled for Kiltealy as it is almost 30 years since the previous book was published. If anyone wish to add details to this new addition concerning family interred in either burial grounds or if they have old memory cards they would like shown in this publication, please contact Fr Jim Fegan at 087 2395087.
SYMPATHY
Deepest sympathy is extended to Séamus and Val Brooks, Wheelagower and family members on the recent death of their brother Johnny Brooks, Fenagh, Carlow and formerly Wheelagower. May he rest in peace.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
YOUNG DUFFRY STARS 2013 – Forty one of the Duffry’ Rovers young stars proudly displayed their gaelic football talents on the hallowed turf at Croke Park on April 5, 2013. The Duffry under-eights played Killucan from Westmeath as part of the Leinster Council’s activity days.
The club was selected when the underage mentors attended a recent coaching course held in Carlow. Well done to the club, all the parents, mentors and players for making it a great day out. In total over 100 people from the parish travelled to Dublin and were joined there by many relations and family members.
The future senior Duffry Rovers and Wexford players involved were: Robbie Champan, Cillian Doyle, Cillian Hanrahan, James Lawless, David Nolan, Seán O’Leary, Dylan Purcell, Jason Sheridan, Pádraig Waters, Tomas Walsh, Grace Smith, Jacques
Neville, Rory Lynch, Michael Murphy, MJ O’Neill, Conor Garland, Joey Earle, Ryan McCarthy, Conor McHugh, Seán Murphy, Katie Bowe, Heather Boyce, Brian Roban, Charlie Smith, Killian Walsh, Raymond Barnes, Mikey Quigley, Jim Quigley, Aimee Neville, Colm O’Neill, James Barnes, Kenneth Barnes, Cian Jordan, Noah Managan, John Murphy, Cathal O’Neill Power, Jesse O’Neill, Josh O’Neill, Kieran Redmond, Seán Redmond and Billy O’Connor.
OPENING OF VILLAGE RENEWAL 2019 – There was a large attendance at the official opening of Kiltealy Village Renewal Scheme on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Ballindaggin Pipe Band began proceedings by leading a parade from the village to the park where they marched around the perimeter of the park followed by excited children.
Due to the inclement weather the opening ceremony took place in the hall. Bishop Denis Brennan blessed the park and spoke warmly of the many changes which have taken place in the village where he went to school. Minister Paul Kehoe opened the park and spoke at length of the importance of village renewal.
MC on the day Colm Blake welcomed everyone and spoke of the huge amount of work which has gone into the many projects undertaken both recently and over the years including major extensions and improvements to the Community Hall, formation of the Duffry Social Club, The Blackstairs Playschool and more recently Out of School Club, The Gym, The park, The Tidy Towns, The Walking Trails and the latest amenity the Wood Hub. Other projects are in the pipeline.
He went on to congratulate the committee and volunteers on getting the projects completed and everyone who donated time and money and supported the fundraiser, all of which goes to make the village a better and more enjoyable place to live and be proud of. He thanked the public representatives and the clergy both past and present who gave their time and expertise to the many projects.
Refreshments were served afterwards and the children enjoyed a disco with their favourite cartoon characters. The park is a wonderful amenity in the village and hopefully all will be able to enjoy it again soon once the restrictions are lifted.
PATRON
Sunday, May 31, was a beautiful, sunny day for what should have been the annual patron and blessing of graves in Marshalstown. Mass was celebrated at 3 p.m. on the webcam which was very different as it was always the day people returned to their native parish for the patron and to catch up with family and friends. For some people this was the only time in the year they were back ‘home’. The graves were Blessed later in the day.
STORYTELLING
Story House in Castledockrell has been cancelled till further notice due to Covid-19. Hopefully it will be back better than ever soon. Keep safe everyone. See friends old and new soon.
BINGO
We wish to inform everyone that the bingo in Marshalstown Community Centre has been cancelled till further notice due to Covid-19. Apologies for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your support in the past.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the families of the late Kathleen Murphy and the late Peg O’Connor. May they rest in peace.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Wishing a very Happy birthday to those in the parish, who celebrated their birthdays recently especially those who had significant birthdays.
SUNDAY ENVELOPES
Those, who wish to contribute to the parish using their Sunday envelopes for Castledockrell or Marshalstown may do so by leaving them at the Parochial House Marshalstown or by sending a cheque made payable to either Castledockrell Parish or Marshalstown Parish and send them to Fr McDonald by post.
CHURCH SERVICES
Marshalstown Church now has a webcam. Mass on Sunday mornings will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Masses during the week will be announced each day after Mass.
Website is churchmedia.ie. Select Churches and then St Joseph’s, Marshalstown.
SOCIAL DANCING
social dancing that usually takes place in Marshalstown Community Centre has been cancelled till further notice due to Covid-19. Looking forward to seeing all soon again.
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