Boolavogue

SYMPATHY

There was great sadness in the greater Boolavogue area over the Christmas season owing to the tragic death of Timothy (Timmy) Levingstone RIP, Clone, Monamolin. Predeceased by his Mother Mary and sister Ann, he is survived by his father Dinny, brothers Dennis and Noel and sister May. His remains reposed in Kavanagh’s Funeral Home, Ferns on Wednesday the 26th. And removal to St Cormac’s church took place on Thursday the 27th. at 11.30 a.m. for Requiem Mass at midday. This was followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Sincere sympathy is extended to his family and many friends on their heartbreaking loss.

GAA LOTTO

The first draw of the New Year for the Monageer-Boolavogue lotto takes place on Tuesday, next, January 8 at 9.30 p.m. in the club complex in Monageer. The top prize on offer is €5,500 and tickets for the draw, costing only €2, are available from local shops and businesses as well as from all club members.

GYM MEMBERSHIP

If you are hoping to shed some of the Christmas kilos in 2019, you might consider joining the Monageer-Boolavogue GAA Club gym. Adult membership costs €120 and membership for a couple costs €200. A family membership is available for €250 and students can avail of a special €60 fee. For more details please contact 087 6825859.

MINISTERS OF THE WORD

Rosaleen Gahan is reading at the 8 p.m. Vigil Mass on Saturday, January 5, with Cormac O’Loughlin helping distribute Holy Communion. On Sunday morning at 11 a.m., James Breen is the Minister of the Word on duty while Philip Kehoe is the Eucharistic Minister.

CLOTHES COLLECTION

Monageer-Boolavogue GAA Club is continuing to collect used clothes for recycling, to raise much needed funds for the club. They welcome all donations of unwanted clothes, paired shoes, hats, scarves, handbags, curtains, clean towels, duvet covers, pillow cases and clean bed linen. However, they don’t want duvets or cushions at all, please. All donations can be left into the old GAA complex in Monageer from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. till 4.30 p.m. every week after the Christmas break.