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tune on the tin whistle. A fine musician, he was a member of the Castlebridge Quartet that played in dance halls for many years, particularly in the local area. He was also a long time member of the local choir in Crossabeg church and for many years was also a member of the local 55+ club. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Wednesday with burial afterwards to the adjoining cemetery. RIP.

COMMUNITY GAMES

The local Community Games were well represented at part two of the Community Games national festival of sport and cultural activities held at Athlone IT last weekend. Over the two-day festival, the area had an under-12 boys’ relay team in action. The team of Seán Rowley, Shane Doran, Jack Hennessy, Eamon Moran and sub Seán Milbourne came through their heat and semi-final to earn their place in the final on Sunday afternoon. Competition in most events it has to be said was of the highest standard and no less in the track and field events. The boys ran their hearts out and finished in fourth place and were awarded the Medallions.

Seán Rowley also competed in the 100m under-12 event where he finished in fourth place and earned the medallion. Darra Casey was the area competitor in the under-14 Hurdles event where he finished in third place and earned the bronze medal. Jack Forde was competing in the under-14 Shot Putt competition where he finished in a very respectable fifth place. Ryan Corrigan was the area competitor in the 100m under-14 event and he gave a good account of himself, coming through the heat and semi-final to the final, where he gave of his best but finished outside of the medal placings. Jacob English was competing in the 1500m under-16 event and just missed out on a place in the final. Very good overall performances all round.

DIARY DATE

Charity auction at the community centre on Saturday, September 24.

CAMOGIE NEWS

Well done to the OylegateGlenbrien under-14 girls who had a great game against Craanford to reach the Shield semi-final which will take place this week. (No further details available at time of going to print – check Facebook for details closer to the time). Well done to the under-eight girls who took part in a blitz day last weekend and won their final against Oulart.

Condolences We extend our condolences to Mrs Joan Cashin and family, Crory, Crossabeg, and to the extended Kehoe families, Kereight, Crossabeg, on the death of Mary Blackburn (née Cashin) Derry, The Ballagh, Enniscorthy, who died on Sunday, August 7. Burial took place after Requiem Mass in The Ballagh church on Tuesday, August 9, to the adjoining cemetery. Our condolences are also extended to Mrs Monica Walsh, Ballydicken, Crossabeg, on the death of her sister, Nora Fahy, which occured at St George’s Hospital, Tooting, London, on Thursday, August 11. Funeral arrangements later. RIP.

ATHLETICS

After a busy and successful summer competing on the roads, Niall Sheil of St Killian’s athletic club switched his focus to the track last Sunday where he competed in the National Masters O35 1500m. Going in as the defending champion the pressure was on. The conditions were wet and blustery in what was considered one of the races of the day. In the large field of 19 athletes, the race had a distinctive championship feel with a slow two laps.

Going into the last 600m, Niall took control surging into the lead. He held this position heading into the last 100m but was overtaken in the home stretch to finish in a commendable third place from highly rated Paddy Hamilton of Slieve Gullion Rovers and Denis Coghlan of St Finbar’s Athletic Club. As always Niall’s coach, Pavel Kolesnikov, was present and has been integral in his achievements. Well done, Niall, on a great race.

WHIST

Results of play at the community centre last week as follows: Joan Pierce (first gent) Trish Furlong (second gent) Michael Galvin/Polly Maher (third gent) Eilish Darcy (first lady) Maura White (second lady) Breda O’Brien/Pat Sexton (third lady) Mary Morrissey (best half) Molly Murphy (lowest score) Stella Nolan/Mary Dunbar (hatchers) Caitriona Cullen, Maura White, Mary Dunbar, Stella Nolan, Trish Furlong (raffle).

ST PAUL’S AC

The track and field season came to a close for our athletes with the National League final. Emma Owens had a great day finishing in second in the hammer with a throw of 39.85m and went one better in the discus winning with 38.07m, just shy of a PB. Kieran Murphy also was throwing the discus finishing sixth with a throw of 28.53m. The points earned helped the county men’s and women’s teams into fourth and seventh respectively. Special mention to Shane and Peter Connick and Eamonn Owens who managed the teams over the three rounds. Well done to all. We hope as many people can make our road race on September 3 at 5 p.m. Sponsored by Rochefreight, the race takes place in Kilrane Village over a five mile AAI-approved course. Walkers and fun runners are very welcome with cash prizes as well as plenty of spot prizes up for grabs to all competitors. Post-race refreshments will be served in the Kilrane Inn. Go to our Facebook page for entry link and more details.

BALLYCOGLEY PLAYERS

On Monday, August 15, ‘The Players’ performed at the senior citizens and active retirement party as part of the Kilmore Village Fest. Our comedy sketches went down a treat. Thank you to the organising committee who looked after us so well with delicious food and refreshments and well done on organising such a brilliant weekend. Next year’s drama festival play is Lay Me Down Softly by Billy Roche. Set in rural Ireland in 1960s the play revolves around the colourful, seedy, burlesque world of Delaney’s Travelling Roadshow and its Boxing Academy. This humorous yet poignant play is vintage Roche brimming with all the passion and human foibles of the characters. Open auditions on Thursday, August 25, in Tomhaggard Social Centre at 8 p.m.

RNLI ROSLARE HARBOUR LIFEBOAT FUNDRAISERS

The Fundraising Committee of the Rosslare Harbour Lifeboat would like to thank most sincerely all those who donated bottles. prizes, and their time and support to the bottle stall which was run in conjunction with KRH Community Weekend. A special thanks to Breda Haughton who ran the RNLI bric-a-brac stall also. A huge thanks to Michael Ferguson and Val Byrne who sponsored the Wilfie Stafford Memorial Cup for the RNLI Tug of War, This event wassuch a success that it will be an annual event in the Community Weekend, and we send our congratulations to Kilmore Lifeboat Crew, who emerged the victors on the evening. We will fight for the Cups return to Rosslare Harbour next year. We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of our upcoming golf classic in St Helen’s Bay Golf Club on Friday, August 26, your support would be greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Trish 087 7159327 or Paddy 086 8306530. Our annual Lifeboat Flag Day will take place on Saturday, September 3, at Murphy’s SuperValu, and again we would appreciate your support of your local lifeboat. Premier camogie final meeting Bunclody and we hope this great bunch of girls can do what it takes to lift the cup. Best of luck, girls. Congratulations to club girls Emma Dempsey, Chloe Casey and Lea Bolger who all won medals at the National Community Games finals in Athlone over the weekend and also to club camogie girls Eimear and Niamh Buckley who along with their Ladies’ football club Clonard Volunteers achieved senior status over the weekend.

DISCO

There will be a disco for fourth, fifth and sixth classes on Tuesday, August 30, from 8 to 10 p.m. Admission €3. Parents, please collect kids at front door afterwards – they will not be allowed to leave till collected.

COISTE NA NÓG

Our under-14s had a great win over Ferns last Monday evening in hurling championship and are now through to the business stages of the competition. In football the same chaps meet Sarsfields on Monday evening in the quarter final and we wish them every success.

Hard luck to our under-16s defeated by Rapparees in hurling this week 2-19 to 1-11. Our minor footballers play Dunbrody Gaels on Monday evening in Killurin at 7 p.m. and we wish them the best of luck in that encounter.

SENIOR GAA

In extremely difficult weather conditions our senior footballers overcame reigning champions St James of Ramsgrange in Taghmon on Friday night. Final score 1-11 to 2-4.

On Saturday our junior footballers played Buffers Alley in Oylegate but were overcome on this occasion 0-12 to 0-08. Good luck to our under-21 hurlers in their county semi-final against Faythe Harriers on Tuesday evening in Killurin at 7 p.m.

LGFC

OUR under-14s are on a roll. Having qualified for their camogie co final the girls ensured a double date booking themselves a co final place in Division two ladies’ football also following a well worked semi-final win over St James on Thursday evening. It’s going to be a busy few weeks.

FUN DAY

The ladies’ football club are hosting the fun blitz/family field day on Sunday, August 28. This is the main fundraiser for the club every year and we would appreciate assistance from parents where possible. We need help with teas/shop/barbecue/ stalls etc. Please contact any member of the committee or ladies’ football coaches if available.

We also require donations of bottles for the bottle stall and bric-a-brac for the jumble sale. Collection times for these to be advised. Great excuse for a clearout of books, sports gear, bric-a-brac, CDs, DVDs etc. and it’s all going to a great cause. Donations of baked goods for the cake sale are also very much appreciated.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to all of the club girls and boys who received their Leaving Cert results this week. Wishing you every success in your chosen paths.

ALL-IRELAND ROUNDERS FINAL

It’s fantastic to see the GAA sport of Rounders being so well represented by the GlynnBarntown area. Last week the Glynn-Barntown ladies’ rounders team reached the all-Ireland finals fixed for August 28 in Dublin. It was a huge achievement for them all particularly as they defeated the defending all-Ireland champions Bagenalstown 16 to 10. Well done, ladies.

AREA NOTES

Notices for inclusion in the Glynn-Barntown area notes should be emailed to hillaryobrien@eircom.net or, alternatively, phone Hillary at 087 2028065.

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION

There will be a church gate collection for the severely intellectually disabled on Saturday and Sunday, September 10 and 11, in all churches – your support would be greatly appreciated.

KILMORE PARISH JOURNAL

The Kilmore Parish Journal Committee are now preparing the 45th edition of the Journal, which will be published in early December. You are invited to contribute articles and photographs for the Journal by early September. All material related to the heritage, history and life of Kilmore Parish, present and past, is very welcome. Old photographs reflecting life from the past are also very welcome. Please send material by email, if possible, to kilmoreparishjournal@ gmail.com or to any committee member.

AFTERNOON TEA PARTY AND CRAFT FAIR

Will take place in Tomhaggard social centre on Saturday, September 3, 2-6. There’s home baking, music with Quaynotes, comedy with Ballycogley Players and loads of hand made crafts with paintings and photography – something for everyone. If you’re interested in craft stalls (hand made only) €10, painting/ photos €5 contact Angela 087 2840272. All proceeds in aid of Social Centre.

TOMHAGGARD SOCIAL CENTRE

Women’s Shed: Mondays 10-1, new members welcome. reading room open at same time to read, borrow or swop books. Drama and scouts will resume in September.

Are you interested in Yoga? An introductory course of kundalini yoga for six weeks starting September – Mondays 6 – 7.30 contact Eleanor at 087 2074282.

ENGAGED

Congratulations to Maura Busher, Whitehill, and John Rowe, Ballycleary, who got engaged recently.

DEATH

The sudden and unexpected death of the very well known Tom Kehoe, Tenacre, took place last week. Tom who had been not well for a very short while was known far and near and sincere sympathy to all his family and friends on their great loss of a very nice person.

WELL DONE

A very special well done to all who were involved with the South East Country and Western Show last weekend. It was a great day even though the weather wasn’t great, but it did not stop all who attended having a great afternoon’s entertainment. So here’s to next year.