AROUND THE DISTRICTS
CARDS
The weekly ‘30’ card game continues in the community centre this Friday, July 6, at 9 p.m. Thanks to the ladies for the tea last week. Catering on Friday, July 6, will be Dympna Rochford, Mary Lawlor, Edel Crean and Marie Dunphy; catering on Friday, July 13, will be Ann McDonald, Una McDonald and Sinéad O’Gorman; on Friday the 20th will be Ellen Furlong, Bridget Colfer and Margaret Furlong; on Friday the 27th will be Bernie Hickey, Evelyn O’Gorman and Ann O’Gorman. Proceeds going to parish funds.
Card winners on Friday, June 22, were Bridie Dillon, Chris Byrne, Tom Rochford, Séamus Wickham, Seán Cullen and Johnny Nolan.
SCHOOL GRADUATION
Sixth Class in Adamstown had their Graduation Mass on Tuesday last. We wish the boys and girls every success and happiness in their future lives. The following graduated: Jake Cadogan, Jack Carty, Philip Conway, Clodagh Crean, Liam Dooley, Cillin Duggan, Niamh English, Micheál Harler, Tomas Hynes, Philip Kearns, Caragh McDonald, Donny McDonald, Daniel O’Gorman, Maeve O’Neill, Legolas O’Riain, Joshua Power, Shane Roche, Darragh Thorpe and Richard Whelan.
Thanks to Ms Delaney for her support and help to the class over the past year, to Fr Nolan for his continued advice and encouragement to the students. We know they will enjoy their new schools and have a great future.
COUNTY FINAL WINNERS
Congratulations to Adamstown School Boys Rounders team who defeated Crossabeg NS on a scoreline of 26-25 in the Rackard League county final held in Taghmon recently. The boys: Darragh, Daniel, Joshua, Shane, Philip K, Ross, Richard, Jake and Philip C won a hard contested game by the narrowest of margins.
Eamonn Barrett presented the cup to Capt. Philip and the boys their medals. Subs: Micheál, Jack, Liam, Cillin and Donny. Well done lads and to Ms Delaney, who has trained the boys over the past few months. The game of Rounders is a wonderful game of team building and both the girls and boys in Adamstown NS love playing.
ADAMSTOWN SHOW
With less than two weeks to go to our 71st annual show, the show committee wish to remind all potential exhibitors that time is running out to send in your entries to the following.
Horse entries: Abi Kent – 087 9154730. Ponies: Patrice Byrne – 087 6166926. Sheep: Gavin Rothwell – 087 2035784. Home produce and hort: Mary Mernagh – 087 6320174. Trade stands: Eunan Flood – 087 6143207. Vintage: John Kehoe – 087 2984904 or Pat Roche – 087 2132547. General enquiries to Patrice Byrne (Hon Sec) at 087 6166926. Hunt Chase: Martin Marshall – 086 8551804. **Show Jumping and Dog Entries taken on show field.
Please support your local show. Show is on Saturday, July 7, starting at 10 a.m.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Congratulations to Muriel and Liam Roe, Glenour, who celebrated their 60th Diamond Wedding Anniversary on June 9. Wishing them both health and happiness in the years ahead.
SYMPATHY
Our Sympathy to Callie and Séamus Doyle and family, Knockreigh, Adamstown on the death of Callie’s Aunt Kitty till who died in Swansea in her 94th year. Her funeral Mass took place in Swansea on June 18. Sympathy is also extended to Kitty’s family, relations and friends. May She Rest In Peace.
WELL DONE JAMES
Congratulations to James Dobbs (Cullen’s Gala) who was crowned winner of the best comedian award, Sullivan Section, for his role as Dennis in All Shook Up at the annual AIMS awards in Killarney last weekend. James is a member of Enniscorthy Musical Society.
TIDY TOWNS
A meeting to discuss Adamstown Tidy Towns is scheduled for Tuesday July 10, at 8 p.m. in Adamstown Community Centre. All are most welcome to attend.
CASTLE VINTAGE CLUB
Castle Vintage Club will hold its annual barbecue with music by Freeway at Rochford’s Camross on Saturday, July 7, at 9 p.m. Proceeds in aid of local charities. All support would be greatly appreciated.
ClonrochePoulpeasty PATRON/FIELD DAY
The annual Cloughbawn patron will be held on Sunday, July 8, at 2 p.m. Raffle tickets are now on sale and sellers will be calling to around the parish during the coming weeks, Home baking can be left with Elizabeth Donnellan or Martin Ryan on the Saturday the seventh, bric-à-brac may be left with Martin or Nancy Foley in the week before the field day.
CLOUGHBAWN GAA
The Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp returns to Cloughbawn GAA Club from July 23 to July 27. Book online at kelloggsculcamps.gaa. ie. A great week of fun is guaranteed.
SYMPATHY
We extend sympathy to the Dier Family Clonroche on the recent passing of Colin Dier, Clonroche House, Clonroche. Colin was a most active member of the community, involved in the hall committee, Tidy Towns and presently held the position of secretary of Clonroche Community Development. Sadly missed by his sisters Betty and Joy, brother Robert, cousin Mary, relatives, neighbours and friends. Brother of the late Cecil and Evans. May he rest in peace.
Graiguenamanagh LOTTO
The numbers drawn were 3, 17, 29 and 30, and there was no winner. Next week’s lotto jackpot stands at €8,900, Consolation winners of €30each were Pat and Daisy Dempsey, Brendan Bowen, Séamus Lannon, Liam O’Shea, Kelly Bolger. Tickets are available from all local outlets or from any committee member.
CITIZENS INFORMATION
To celebrate 25 years of the founding of the Graiguenamanagh branch of Citizens Information we are holding an open day on Friday, July 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is invited co come visit the office for a cuppa, To find out what we do and meet the volunteers. Hope to see you all on the day. The Citizen Information office in Main Street, Graiguenamanagh is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m..This is a free, private and confidential information service.
WATER SAFETY LESSONS
Swimming and safety lessons will commence at the Boy’s Sandy on Sunday, July 8, at 3 p.m. Registration at 2 p.m. Evening classes each evening start at 7 p.m.
SPLIT THE POT
First Prize – Tucker Foley – €202; second prize – John F Whelan – €75; third prize – Jim Costello – €50.
ULLARD ANNUAL MASS
The annual Mass will be celebrated at Ullard Church ruins and cemetery on Friday, July 20, at 7.30 p.m., graves need to be attended to.
Rathnure CHURCH NOTICES
Anniversaries: Saturday, July 7, 7 p.m. – Bridget O’Connor; Sunday, July 8, 9.30 a.m. – Davy Lennon
Mass This Week: Please note that there will be no weekday Mass for the coming week.
Holy Communion Service – Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings at 9.30 a.m.
Holy Communion Calls for First Friday will take place next Saturday, July 7.
Congratulations to Fr Tony O’Connell, who marked the Golden Jubilee of his ordination by celebrating Mass in Rathnure last Monday. Thanks to the ladies who provided tea and cakes after the Mass.
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 third is €4,200.
RATHNURE NS
Rathnure parents’ association would like to wish all the children and teachers a very happy holidays and to thank all the parents and grandparents for their contributions and continued support through the year.
Thanks also to the children and teachers of Rathnure National School for the fantastic display of young talent at the Funky Kids Shows during the last week of school term.
GAA CLUB LOTTO
The numbers drawn last Tuesday the 26th were 14, 21, 23 and 29. No jackpot winner. Billy Conran, Rathnure and Anne Carty Foley, Rathduff were the two match-three winners who each won €100. The jackpot this Tuesday the third is €3,200.
SUMMER CAMP
Would your child be interested in a wWorkshop for building their own robot? Build your own small robot and program through its online coding language – Ozoblockly. You will also program this machine by using colour codes on tracks drawn on paper.
Workshop will take place in Kiltealy hall from July 30 to August 3 from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Ages: 11 to 18 years. Price: €75 each (limited to 12 spaces). Please contact Deirdre in the parish office to book place. Telephone 053 9256650.
COMMUNITY ALERT
White Mountain Community Alert would like to remind everyone to get their €10 into any of the committee members as soon as possible. Committee members: Breda Ryan, David Doyle, Jim Kavanagh, Joe Fallon, Johnny Doyle, Kathleen Higgins, Seán Ryan, Michael O’Neill.
TEMPLEUDIGAN PARISH 8K
Many thanks to all who participated in and helped out at the Templeudigan Parish 8KM Walk/ Run on Sunday, June 10. Despite the very warm conditions, we had a great turnout and the event was enjoyed by all.
Tullogher Rosbercon THE LATE JACK O LEARY
It was with a deep sense of sadness that the parish heard of the news of the passing of Jack O Leary of Raheen on Saturday the 16th of June.
Jack was indeed one of nature’s gentleman always willing to help out in a variety of tasks be they big or small. A talented mechanic in his hey day he could be seen servicing machines from a luxury BMW to a humble lawnmower. Indeed, customers came from far and wide to have their lawnmowers get their annual check up at his premises on the Waterford Road. His passing in his 78th year left a void that will not be easily filled.
An exemplary Catholic, he was a regular attender at the Sunday morning Mass in the Church of the Assumption Rosbercon and now there is a vacant seat in the side aisle which was his favourite spot each Sunday morning. Jack was an avid fan of the Kilkenny hurlers and delighted in the Black and Amber’s many triumphs in recent years. Walking around the Pink Rock with his friends and discussing every topic under the sun was one of his favourite pastimes. He was also a very much involved in vintage cars and tractors and with his expert mechanical knowledge put many of them back again in working order to show at the Vintage Rallies in the areas.
Jack was waked in Doyle’s Funeral Home, the Old Rectory Rosbercon and his funeral took place on Monday the 18th of June to the Church of the Assumption for 12 noon Requiem Mass after which he was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Showing the affection, in which he was held, a huge crowd attended to pay their respects to much-loved member of our community.
Jack is survived by his wife, Kathleen, sons, Owen, Colm and Fergus, sisters, Peggy and Nora, brother, Willie, daughters-in-law, Siobhan and Linda, grandchildren, Emma, Ava, Ruby, Ben, Isobel, Jack, Faye, and Ryan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, neighbours and a large circle of friends to whom our heart-felt sympathy goes in their sad loss. Go nDeana Dia Trocaire ar a Anam Dilis.
CEMETERY MASSES
The final round of the Cemetery Masses takes place this week in Rosbercon Old cemetery on Tuesday the 3rd of July and in Mullinarrigle on Friday the 6th of July. Both Masses commence at 8 p.m.
GOLF CLASSIC
The combined Golf Classic organised by Tullogher/Rosbercon and Glenmore GAA Clubs was a great success with some 49 teams taking part. Played in perfect conditions on the New Ross course at Tinneranny everything went smoothly and all players enjoyed themselves even if not figuring in the prizes. Returning thanks both club chairmen, Paddy Murphy of Glenmore and John Ryan of Tullogher Rosbercon were appreciative of the support given to the Classic by the participants, sponsors, helpers, restaurant and bar staff, ticket sellers and New Ross Golf Club and its captain, Martin Carroll.
Martin presented the prizes to the winners who were as follows, 1st, Davy Doran (12), Jim Meggs (15), Brian Teague (16) and Brian Dolan (20) with a fabulous score of 101 points. Second prize with 94 points went to Andy Ronan (15), Jimmy Ryan (17), Hughie O Connor (18) and Jamesie Murphy (24). Third were Paul Harrington (8), Ray Shannon (14), Colin Morrisey (17) and Neddy Morrisey (17) with 93 points. The best Non-GUI team were Davy Aylward, Mark Phelan, James Aylward, and Denis Dwyer all playing off the handicap limit of 18 and bringing n a score of 94 points. Nearest the pin prize went to Brian Dolan and John Mahon took that for the longest drive.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
Rosbercon Parish have two representatives operating in that area safeguarding children. They are, Dolores Doherty from Listerlin and Brid Vereker from Millbanks Close who are doing an excellent job in that respect.