AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Adamstown CONFIRMATION
On Wednesday, April 18, the children from fifth and sixth class in Adamstown NS received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Denis Brennan. Having spent many months in preparation for this day, with the support of families and teachers, the children were very much looking forward to their confirmation.
Thanks to Fr Nolan for his support and guidance to the children over the past months. Thanks to all other priests who were present on the day. The church was beautifully prepared by Catherine Hanley and family as was the lovely Easter Garden. Thanks to Cait for her help. We wish the confirmation class every blessing and good wishes.
The following were confirmed: Jake Cadogan, Sarah Carley, Jack Carty, Róisín Colfer, Philip Conway, Clodagh and Watt Creane, Dearbhla Kelly Dunne, Liam Dooley, Cillin Duggan, Grainne and Niamh English, Ross English, Michael and Noah Harler, Tomas and Faye Hynes, Sarah Komsa, Brian Mooney, Aoife McCabe, Caragh McDonald, Donny McDonald, Róisín Nic Gabhainn, Daniel O’Gorman, Laura O’Gorman, Maeve O’Neill, Legolas O’Riain, Kevin O’Reilly, Joshua Power, Shane Roche, Ben Rochford, Leah Sinnott, Jonathan and Ciara Smith, Antonina Swierczynska, Darragh Thorpe, Cara Mary Whelan, Joe and Richard Whelan, Philip Kearns.
ALZHEIMER’S TEA DAY
Ellie Walsh and family, Tomgarrow will host an Alzheimer’s Tea Day at their home on Saturday, May 19, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Your support is much appreciated. All donations collected got to Wexford Branch of Alzheimer’s.
CARDS
The weekly ‘30’ card game continues in the community centre this Friday, May 11, at 9 p.m. Thanks to the ladies for the tea last week. Catering on Friday, May 11, will be Ann Redmond and Ann Marie Mackey; catering on Friday, May 18, will be Ellie Walsh and Stella Delaney; catering on Friday, May 25, will be Cait Bradley, Josephine Hendrick and Betty O’Shea; catering on Friday, June 6, will be May Larkin, Betty O’Shea and Lorna Komsa. Proceeds go to parish funds.
Card winners on Friday, April 27, were Phil and Mary Jackman, Ann Lawlor, Kathleen Whelan, Séamus Joyce, Patsy Byrne, Matt O’Neill and John Hanley.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
We remember in our prayers the children from second class in Adamstown NS and their parents as they prepare over the coming weeks for the celebration of their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 19, at 11 a.m. in St Abban’s Church.
SHAMROCK VINTAGE CLUB
A few seats still available for the trip to Donegal on the weekend of June 22 to June 25. Contact Séamus at 087 2829722.
ROSARY AT GROTTO
The Rosary will be recited at the Knockreigh Grotto at 8 p.m. Monday to Friday for the month of May, all welcome to join in.
Graiguenamanagh LIBRARY NEWS
The library will be closed this Saturday, May 5, bank holiday weekend and will re-open on Tuesday the eighth at 10 a.m.
Bealtaine Festival at Graig Library: Classic Movie and Morning Coffee Friday, May 4, at 10.45 a.m. Graiguenamanagh Library. Singalong – Melodies, music and Memories with Ann Moylan.
Friday, May 11, and Friday, May 18, 11 a.m. to midday Graiguenamanagh Library.
Natural Skincare and Household cleaning workshop: Thursday, May 24, 11 p.m. to 12.30 p.m. Booking essential. Claire Williams of Meadows.ie will show you how to make your own natural skincare products and cleaning products.
Cards and Crosswords: Keep your mind active with regular card games and crosswords. Every Thursday in May – from 11 a.m. in the Library
High Hopes Choir Waterford will be in the library on May 10 at 2 p.m.: Waterford’s High Hopes Choir is one of two regional choirs (the other is based in Dublin) made up of people affected by homelessness and the staff and volunteers who work with them. The two choirs were created by former principal conductor of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra David Brophy as part of a three-part TV documentary which aired last December. Working with some of the most recognised charities in Ireland – Dublin Simon Community, Saint Vincent de Paul and Focus Ireland.
LOTTO
The numbers drawn were 2, 14, 27 and 29.This week’s lotto jackpot stands at €7700, Consolation winners of €30each were Will Lyons, Michael Doherty, Liam O’Shea, Louise King, Johnny Mullett, Ciaran Sheehy, Tickets are on sale in local business, and from committee members.
RAMBLING HOUSE
Rambling House is on in Newtown Hall on Friday, May 11, at 8 p.m. It promise a great night of entertainment, chat, tea and cake.
TIDY TOWNS GT DRAW
Winners: First Jim Brennan – €188. Second Niall Byrne – €50, third Josie Cahill.
THE THREE TENORS
The Three Tenors perform in concert in Borris Church on Saturday, May 12, at 8.30 p.m.. Ireland’s Most Popular Trio – RTÉ award-winners Shane Morgan, Dominic McGorian, Derek Moloney, promise you a night to remember. Tickets at €25 are available from the Parish Centre, Borris, and Dorans SuperValu Graiguenamanagh.
Rathnure CHURCH NOTICES
Anniversaries: Saturday, May 12, 7 p.m. – Kitty Codd (Month’s Mind), Kit Furlong, Tom Furlong and deceased family members; Sunday, May 13, 10 a.m. – Josie White
Mass This Week: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Mass at 9.30 a.m.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Congratulations to the boys and girls who celebrated their First Holy Communion on Saturday the fifth. Thanks to all in Rathnure National School, who helped prepare the children for their special day.
BOOK LAUNCH
‘Blackstairs Mountain, Springmount and Surroundings – A Glimpse Into Eras and Places Of Ancestors’ by Myles Kavanagh. This book will be launched by Bishop Brennan in Killanne hall on Wednesday, May 9, at 8 p.m. MC for the night will be Gloria Binions. The invitation is open to all.
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 eighth is €3,500.
HALL COMMITTEE MEETING
There will be a Hall Committee Meeting on Thursday, May 10, at 8 p.m.
SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB
Senior Social Club runs each Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
KILLANNE DEVELOPMENT
Killanne Development Group have bags and gloves available for anyone who would like to clean up around their area. As we do not have the services of a Tús or RSS worker so far this year we would really appreciate if people could pick up litter on the roadside near their homes. Contact 087 7165063 for bags/gloves.
GAA CLUB LOTTO
Numbers last Tuesday were 16, 19, 20 and 32. No jackpot winner. Mickey and Amy Foley, Rathduff were the only match-three winners who won €200. Jackpot: €12,000.
CAMOGIE CLUB
Calling all past, present and future Rathnure camogie players, managers, members and supporters. As this is our 50th Year Anniversary, we couldn’t let the year pass without celebrating. Rathnure camogie club dinner dance takes place on November 24. More information and events to come. As part of the celebrations we are looking for any pictures, stories, memorabilia you have for the club over the past 50 years before they are forgotten. If you’ve been a part of the club in any way we would love to have a picture of you representing the club at any level. Items can be emailed to rathnurecamogie@gmail.com or you can contact Louise: 087 3564911.
StMullins GLYNN NS GOLF CLASSIC
Glynn NS parents’ association are holding a golf classic on Saturday, May 26, in New Ross golf club in order to raise funds for the upgrade of the school ballcourt. Teams of four cost €120 and includes a meal after. For tee times contact Maryrose at 086 3184000 or Michelle at 087 7528613.
TullogherRosbercon COMMUNITY ALERT
The Community Alert which are doing great work in helping our parishioners keep safe in these troubled times will be calling to households in the coming weeks for their annual subscription. This is only €10 per household and you will be notified by text alert of any suspicious activity occurring at any time in the general area.
FAMILY CARERS IRELAND
Are you caring for a family member, partner, close relative or neighbour in their homes-then you are a genuine Family Carer. Family Carers Ireland invite you to become a member and benefit from a local and national network that that gives advice and information influencing Government policy relating to home-based care. As a member you will also be entitled to exclusive deals from the association. For more information please phone 057 9322920 or email familycarers.ie.
PARISH MEETINGS
There will be a meeting of the Parish Cemetery Committee in the Parochial House on Thursday, May 10, at 7 p.m. All members please note change of date. On Monday, May 14, in the Parish Hall there will be an in-service training evening for Eucharistic Ministers, Readers and Altar Society members. Commencing at 7.30 p.m. the course will be conducted by Fr Willie Purcell, parish priest of Clara.
BISHOPS VISIT
Newly appointed Bishop of Ossory, Dermot Farrell, will pay a visit to Rosbercon on Tuesday, May 15. He will offer Mass in the Church of the Assumption at 10 a.m. for the children who were confirmed in January and their families. The general public are most welcome to come along and join in the Mass. Afterwards Bishop Farrell will pay a visit to the schools and the other churches in the parish.
GAA NEWS
Tullogher-Rosbercon Intermediate footballers qualified for the Kilkenny semi-final with a well-deserved victory over Piltown in the quarter final on a score line of 2-8 to 1-6. In the new Permanent TSB under-19 hurling league the locals were beaten by Slieverue, who scored 4-11 against our lads 1-15, a five-point winning margin. Better news came from the Alliance/Cuman na mBunscol Roinn B Top Oil hurling league South when the youngsters outscored Mooncoin by 2-5 to 1-4.