Kilmacanogue
INTERMEDIATE FINAL
All roads lead to Aughrim this Sunday (13th) as Kilmacanogue take on Dunlavin for the Intermediate Championship. Throw in provisionally is 1.30 p.m. (Please check the sports section of this paper). Win or lose, the lads have done the village proud and hopefully they will get their rewards this Sunday. Best wishes from the community to Mark, Dermot, Peadar and the squad, bring it home.
MARY LYSTER RIP
Only a few weeks after her beloved brother Paddy passed away, sad news to report of the passing of Mary Lyster (née Conlon) of Shankill and formerly of Ballybawn, Kilmacanogue.
Mary passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, in her 86th year, at St Michael’s Hospital in the presence of her family. She was the beloved wife for 63 years of the late William (Bill) and loving mother of Gerry, Frank, William, John, Ray, Ben, Shane and Sharon; she will be greatly missed by her sons and daughter together with their wives and partners, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Margie and by her extended family and friends.
A regular visitor to Kilmacanogue, she was recently out in Plucks having lunch with her son John and she was a lovely jolly character. Rest in Peace Mary.
KILBRIDE PARISH EVENTS
Three Important events for our near parish neighbours in Kilbride Church, just down the N11. First up this Sunday (13th) is the Harvest Festival which will take place at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be available in the parish room after the service and all are welcome. The church will be decorated this Saturday the 12th at 10 a.m. in advance and helpers are always welcome.
The annual Kilbride Parish Supper Dance will take place on Friday, October 18, in Greystones Rugby Club. Music will be provided by ‘Bandit’ and Supper will be served at 9 p.m. Tickets are priced at €25 and are on sale now available by contacting Georgina, again at 087 6716745.
The Fashion show was cancelled last week in due to weather conditions and it will now be held on Thursday, November 14, in Fisher’s, Newtownmountkennedy at 7.30 p.m. Tickets €15 available from Georgina at 087 6716745. Guests attending can also avail of a 10% discount on Fishers clothing on the night.
POWERSCOURT PARISH
We cannot mention Kilbride Parish and leave out St Patrick’s Church, Powerscourt, who are also holding their annual Harvest Festival. Cathy Hallissey has taken over as Rector from the popular Ricky Rowntree and this Friday (11th), she is planning a ‘Songs of Praise for Harvest Evening’ with the Stedfast Band. The night will be a combination of poetry and prose permeated by well loved harvest hymns. This is a new venture by Cathy and she would love to welcome you all there on the night. The whole event will start at 7-30 this Friday, admission is €10 per person payable at the church door and this will include refreshments.
MUSIC IN CALARY CHURCH
A concert will be held in aid of Sister Mary Killeen at 8 p.m. this Friday (11th) in Calary Church. This concert will feature top soprano, Ava Dodd (best overall Arklow Music Festival winner in 2018) accompanied by Rachel Factor. Ciara Brennan on harp and some members of Roundwood Comhaltas will also be playing some lovely traditional music and continuing ‘Music in Calary’s’ theme of providing a stage for young talented artists including a local soprano, Marie Gorman, who will also perform.
This concert is being held to raise much needed funds to support Sister Mary Killeen’s work for street children in the slums of Nairobi and there is the option of a delicious supper in the church room before the concert starts. The supper will begin at 6 p.m. and as stated, the concert will start at 8 p.m.
Tickets for the supper and concert are €40 while those for the concert on its own will be €18 and €15 for concessions. Supper tickets must be booked in advance as the number of places are limited. For more information or to book tickets please ring John 01 2818146 or email derekneilson@eircom.net.
HISTORY LECTURE
There was a great turnout for the Kilmacanogue History Society first talk of the autumn season last week in the Glenview. The speaker was Seán J Murphy MA, who informed all present about Lt. Edward Hempenstall, who was an officer in the Co. Wicklow militia in 1798 of whom was said to be a very tall and strong man, who was known locally as the ‘Walking Gallows’ because of his practice of hanging people he suspected of being members of the United Irishmen. He would accomplish this by swinging them over his back with a rope around their neck and then walking around till they were dead, he was also active in Kildare and Westmeath.
Seán gave all a very well researched talk and facilitated a very active Q & A session. Seán himself is a genealogist, historical researcher lecturer and author. He was a part-time genealogy teacher in UCD Adult Ed. Programme from 1989-2017 when he retired. He currently gives courses in Genealogy as part of the educational programme of the National Library of Ireland. All present really enjoyed the night and now look forward to the November lecture.
LIP SYNC NIGHT
Well the performers were named on Sunday night in Plucks at the official launch of the Kilmacanogue GAA Club Lip Sync extravaganza. The big night will take place in the Parkview Hotel in Newtown at 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, and tickets are on sale now.
Peadar Smyth should make a great Barry White, The O’Callaghan brothers will become Spice Girls, Conor Finn will relive George Michael, Celia Flynn is Tina Turner, Jason Minto will be his hero, Jon Bon Jovi, Aisling Judge and Pamela Prendergast will be Fr Ted and Fr Dougal with ‘My Lovely Horse’, Edward Bradshaw would have to be Elvis, Garrett Power set to be Lionel Richie, Joy Burke will perform as Lady Ga Ga while her son Gavin will be Bob Marley, David Brady will become another famous redhead in Ed Sheeran and many many more acts.
Tickets are priced at just €25 and available from Jackie (086 8494655) or Melanie at 086 4086597.
UNDER-15S LOSE NARROWLY
Hard Luck to the Clann Na Gael under-15s who were narrowly beaten in their under-15 final last week despite a brave effort in tough conditions against Kilcoole. Dylan Henry was ruled out with injury before the game but a poor first half performance was followed by a great effort in the second half.
The Full back line of Sam Condon, Andrew Doyle and Josh Mould were outstanding along with the rock-solid goalie Kieran Griffith. Further out the field, captain Mikey Doyle, John Fox and Luke Kelly battled bravely with Seán O’Rourke a real handful up front but not one player could be faulted for effort.
With 12 of this squad eligible for under-15s again next year, the future for these lads is bright but Kilcoole were deserving winners on the day. Final score was Kilcoole 3-07 to C na G 2-04.
SOCCER ACTION
The Glencormac under-8s were at home to Greystones on Saturday morning and had a great win. Special mention to Ruby Devlin and Eoin Dunne, who both played brilliantly in defence.
The under-12s travelled to Rathnew on Saturday and despite taking an early lead and holding out for most of the game, the home side struck twice late on to gain a 2-1 win.
The under-13s had a very good 5-2 win away to Greystones. Luke Honan hit a hattrick with Finn Kelly and Michael Prendergast also hitting the net in a good team performance.
Both the under-15s and the seniors game away to newly promoted Arklow Celtic on Sunday fell victim to the rain that fell Saturday.
Everyone at Glencormac United Football Club would like to wish Kilmacanogue the very best of luck in their Intermediate Championship Final this Sunday (13th). Five of the panel also star with the Glens as dual stars but this weekend, everybody is one so it’s get behind Mark, Dermot and the Lads time and hopefully that cup will find a home in Kilmacanogue Sunday evening, Good Luck everyone.
GLENCORMAC UNITED CHRISTMAS DRAW.
Glencormac United are once again running their popular 5001 Draw which will take place on Saturday, December 7, in Plucks. First Prize is €2,000, second is €1,000 and third is €500 with lots more Cash Prizes on offer and are priced at €20. They are available from any committee member.
NOTES
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