Rathnure

CHURCH NOTICES

Anniversaries: Saturday, September 16, 7 p.m. – Paddy O’Connell (Month’s Mind); Saturday, September 17, Ann Eustace, James Forrestal, Margaret and Tom Forrestal and Annie Forrestal.

Mass This Week: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Mass at 9.30 a.m.

Rest In Peace: Deepest sympathy to the Redmond family, Ballygalvert on the death of their parents both of whom were buried in Rathnure; Paddy, who was buried on August 30 and Ciss, who was buried after Mass in St Anne’s Church on September 7. May they Rest In Peace.

Rosary at Kiltealy grotto: next Saturday, September 16, at 3.30 p.m.

SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB

Senior Social Club starts back on Thursday the 14th, new members are very welcome. Come along for tea, chats and a lot of fun.

BINGO

Bingo is played every Tuesday night at 8.30 p.m. in Rathnure hall. Rathnure Bingo is active on Facebook, search ‘Rathnure Bingo’ and like our page. Thank you. The bingo jackpot on Tuesday the 12th is €4,300.

SCHOOL REUNION

We are organising a 25-year Rathnure National School reunion for anyone who started in 1984 or finished in 1992. The venue is of course Conrans on Friday, October 27, from 7.30 p.m. till closing. If you are interested in coming email mandyl1979@gmail.com or text Amanda: 087 2465695. Looking forward to catching up with everyone.

GOLF CLASSIC

Many thanks to all those who supported the recent golf classic. The sun was shining and a great day was had by all. Particular thanks to the organising team for their hard work.

GAA CLUB LOTTO

The numbers drawn last Tuesday the fifth were 3, 11, 24 and 27. There was no jackpot winner. Seán Redmond, Newtown and Sandra and Edel, Ballywilliam were the two match-three winners who each won €100. The jackpot this week is €15,000 while the reserve jackpot now stands at €6,000.

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Caim Community Employment Scheme has two job vacancies commencing on Monday, October 2. Locations: Poulpeasty and Cloughbawn. Job Titles: Environmental Worker. Duties: Mowing, strimming, litter control, light maintenance and general parish upkeep. Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are over 21 and in receipt of a social welfare payment for one year or more. To apply – Sinéad Flynn, CE Supervisor: 053 9256887 or 085 8815234.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Names are now being taken for Musical Theatre Class in Raheen Hall. Covering all aspects of stage, drama, movement/ dance and singing as well as lots of games and improvisation fun. Thursday evenings (starting September 14) at 5 p.m. to 5.45 p.m. for five- to eight-yearolds; 5.45 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. for nine- to 12-year-olds. Call 086 1073841 to register. Guitar, voice training and piano also available.