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Deadline for inclusion in the Duncannon Notes is 5 p.m. on Thursdays. Email duncannonnotes@gmail.com.

THE EPIPHANY

Next Saturday, January 6, is the feast of the Epiphany and is a Holyday of Obligation. It’s also known as Little Christmas or Nollaig Na mBan and is a day for women to take a rest and for men to do the work.

Duncannon Mass times, for the holyday, are as follows: Vigil Mass on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. Weekend Masses are at the normal times of: Saturday Vigil 7 p.m., Sunday at 9an and 11 a.m.

FIRST FRIDAY

Friday next is the First Friday of January and Fr John will make the usual calls on Friday morning. If you need him to call to you or yours please let him know before Friday. His number is 087 6746799.

BEREAVEMENTS

Our sincere sympathies are extended to the families of Eddie Kehoe, Summit Place, Duncannon and Beda Dwyer, Church Road, Duncannon, both of whom died and were buried during the past week. A sad occasion at any time: but especially at this time of year. May they both rest in peace. Amen.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

May 2018 Holiday – From Monday, May 14, to Friday, May 18, staying in the Arklow Bay Hotel. Cost per person sharing €35; single room supplement €70 for the four nights. Cost includes: four nights bed and Breakfast and evening meal, day trip each day, transport to and from Arklow and gratuities.

A booking Fee of €100 (Non-Refundable) is required. Booking open to non-members from February 1. Enquires to 051 389 012 or 087 0544076. Travel Insurance – Allianz.ie 01 448 4848.

BINGO

Bingo will be held at the Strand Tavern every Friday at 9 p.m. All proceeds will go to Duncannon National School.

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

There will be a primary schools chess tournament in Brandon House Hotel, New Ross, on January 13. All players are welcome to come along. More details later. will be concentrating on land and seascapes. six classes at €20 per two-hour session and includes all equipment and materials.

Dates: January 16, 23 and 30 and February 6, 13 and 20. Time: Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to midday. Booking is essential so contact the Stella Maris Centre at 053 9129922 or manager@stellamariscentre.com.

KILMORE AC

Thanks to all our volunteers and participants today for making our Parish Mile an enjoyable event. We saw some speedy performers from both junior and senior athletes.

There was strong attendance of all ages and abilities and a good range of prizes too. Hope to see you all back at training again soon.

SYMPATHY

Sincere sympathy to Tony Reid on the death of his mother. May she rest in peace.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

This correspondent would like to wish all readers a Happy New Year and also a healthy one. I would like to thank all who sent in notes last year and hopefully will continue for 2018. All notes to be in by midday on Fridays. at €2 and are available locally and will be drawn every Sunday in Cushinstown Church after 11.15 Mass.

CUSHINSTOWN BINGO

Don’t forget the monthly bingo on the first Sunday of every month. This will be held in the Horse and Hound and is held in aid of St Mary’s Church Cushinstown.

TERRERATH BINGO

Bingo is on every Wednesday in Terrerath Community Centre at 8 p.m. We would like to thank everyone who supports this event and are always looking more newcomers.

CLOTHES COLLECTION

Terrerath Community Centre are to hold a clothes bag collection in early January, dates to be decided. We would love everyone to support this cause in aid of NCBI (which supports people with sight loss).