Week 20-12-09

Please remember in your Prayers.

Paddy Phelan, Lanespark, Ballynonty - For Whom Mass has been offered.
Martin Skehan, Cashel Road. 13th Anniversary Mass this Saturday at 7.00 p.m.
Annie & Nan 0' Gorman, Ballintogher, Anniversary Mass Saturday at 7.00 p.m.
Michael Holohan, Kilbrennal. 5th Anniversary Mass this Sunday at 11.00 a.m.
Mary Hassett & Jack Grant. Anniversary Mass this Sunday at 11.00 a.m.

May They Rest In Peace.

Remembrances during the week:

Moyglass Masses

Lourdes Pilgrimage 2010 - Cashel I Emly Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2010 from 16th - 2lst June. Booking will be accepted from 14th December 2009. Booking Forms can be had from Fr. Ryan & Fr. Mc Carthy.

Launch of Killenaule/Moyglass Parish Journal 2009 Took place in Scoil Ruain on Friday 11th December, 2009. A large crowd attended including many natives who returned to Killenaule for this special night " meeting old friends and schoolmates. Well done to the organisers who did a good job on the book, to " the ladies committee for the delicious meal served and drinks. Special thanks to Dr. Jim O'Grady who launched the journal and was very entertaining in his speech and is a true native of Killenaule.
The Journal is on sale in all local business premises retailing at €12 each, 5 books for €50.

RESULTS GAA LOTTO DRAW 14TH DECEMBER No Jackpot winner - 3 Match 3 numbers - Dympna O'Sullrvan, Sheila Dalton, Yvonne Lawrence . €70 each. - 4 Voucher Winners Mary Hayes (Corner House), Imelda Cleary (O'Connells), Sean Kelly, Moyglass (Quinns), Amy Lee, Highfield (Post Office)
Numbers drawn on night-(5,17, 19,27) Jackpot next week €8,600.

SYMPATHY Sincere sympathy to Dr. Liam Meagher on the recent death of his uncle (Cappawhite) to Paddy Burke, Rathroe and brothers, sister on the recent death of their sister Mary Downes late of St. Mary's Road who died in England.

VINCENT DE PAUL·SHOP ~ Opening 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th . December from 10.30 - 1pm and from Monday 21st to Wednesday 23rd December from 10.30 - 1pm. Sale of Toys.

SLlEVEARDAGH ENTERPRISE CENTRE, KILLENAULE The Slieveardagh Enterprise Centre will close on Friday 18th December 2009 to Tuesday 5th January 2010 (2 weeks) for Christmas Holidays. Please place orders early to avoid disappointment. The Staff and Board of Slieveardagh Rural Development at Killenaule would like to thank all our customers and also all persons who participated in our Computer Courses and Afterschool's . Programme during 2009. We wish each and everyone of you a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful and Happy 2010.

SLIEVEARDAGH LOTTERY The Slieveardagh Lotto is held on Tuesday nights, this week the lotto will take place in Slieveardagh Cultural and Enterprise Centre. This week's Prize Fund is €8,100 - Jackpot €7,900. Tickets cost €2 and are available in Slieveardagh Centre, Killenaule, Shops, Pubs and Post Offices in Killenaule, Ballingarry, Glengoole, Gortnahoe, Ballysloe and Ballynonty.
Results of Lotto Tuesday 8th , December, 2009. Numbers drawn: (1,4,12,18) Bonus Number 22 -No winner of ' the Prize Fund or the Jackpot. One Match 3 €100 - Caoimhe Gayson, Glengoole - 6 lucky dip winners at €10 each Nellie Hassett, Killenaule, Aileen Tobin, Killenaule, Sean Watts, Killenaule, Birdy Barrett, Boulea Hill, Martina Cormack, Glengoole, Rena O'Connor, Ballynonty.

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS AT AIB BRANCH Monday 21st December - Normal Hours Wednesday 23rd December - Normal Hours Thursday 24th December -10am -12.30. Closed 25th, 28th, 29th, 30th.
Thursday 31st December Normal Hours. Normal Business hours will resume on Monday 4th January 2010.

GAA
CONGRATULATIONS Congrats to Hugo Browne who was elected chairman of the senior club at the recent convention. Hugo is a former chairman of our juvenile club so we can expect every help from the senior club in the coming year.

CARETAKER At our recent agm we spoke about the need for a caretaker. It was agreed that the caretaker would be reimbursed for their expenses and if there is anyone interested they should contact Joe at 0876831710.

PLAYGROUND Well done to the playgroup who have developed a lovely playground which will be of great
benefit to everyone.

ALL STARS Remember you only have until the middle of January to submit your team selections. With about 100 selections returned the teams haven't taken any definite shape yet. So get busy over the holiday period and pick you best hurling and football teams over the last 25 years.

BLAST FROM THE PAST This week's "Blast", although gone from this parish for a long time, has never forgotten his roots. Michael Fanning better known as "The Gent" came from a family steeped in the GAA tradition.
His father was a member of the Laffansbridge hurling team of the 1930's and Mick was a chip off the old block. He was a member of the New Tipperary team that beat a fancied Carrick Swan team in the 1959 junior semi-final and were very unlucky to be beaten in the final. Although he was a fine player his greatest contribution was his work with the juveniles.
One of his first ventures was to organise a juvenile league back in the late 50's when every cross road and townsland were able to muster a team. The final between Ballinure and Ballynonty is still fondly remembered by those players. Mick was one of those great organisers whose biggest job was to get the players to the games but he always seemed to manage. On the sideline he was very shrewd and he wasn't afraid to bend and stretch the rules to suit his teams. Mick's work took him to Derry and there he formed a great bond with the famed Lavey club. They were the top football club in Derry and they welcomed Mick with open arms. He still retains contact with them.
Although now living in the hearth of Moyle Rover territory and even though his son played with the Rovers, Mick never jumped ship. Every match be it hurling or football, juvenile or senior there is always a man standing back in the shadows casting his still shrewd eye over proceedings. One of our real loyal supporters.
We wish Mick a full recovery from his recent knock out and look forward to many more years of his support.
Take A Bow Mick.

QUIZTIME For the second time since our quiz began' the answer to last week's question was Michael Shelly, who was the last Killenaule man to score in a senior hurling final in Croke Park, when he scored for Sligo in the Nicky Rachard final in 2008.
This week's question is going to be a seasonal one.
Question: Who will be coming down the chimney's on Christmas night. Clue, he has a long white beard, wears a red suit and in times gone by was fond of an auld bottle of porter.
Happy Christmas everyone and we'll see you in the New Year.

Week 06-12-09

Accord - Pre Marriage Course Centres Those who are getting married this year, it is obligatory in the Dioceses to do a Pre Marriage Course. Just phone the diocesan number 1850 303 202 to take part in th approved Pre Marriage Courses or contact your local priests who will give their every help and support in preparing for your Special Day.

Killenaule Moyglass Annual Parish Journal Launch~ Will be launched at ScoiI Ruain on Friday the 11th December 2009 at 9pm by Dr. Jim O'Grady of Cork and formerly of Killenaule. All are welcome.

December Holy Hour- Bailey Nursing Home.This will be held on Monday 14th Dec from 2 to 3 directed by Kathleen Cormack and Breda 0' Grady.

Do This in Memory of Me In preparation for their children's 1st Holy Communion, parents of the children from Ballinure and Killenaule met in St.Mary's School on Monday night last and put together a beautiful programme for Sunday 13th December in St.Mary's Church.
The choir will be the children of St.Mary's Central School singing the Christmas Carols. Members of the team are Catherine Carroll, Kate Kelly, Ann Marie Lawrence, Una Hayes, Majella Ryan and Siobhan Bourke.

Bailey Nursing Home Christmas party Will be held on Monday December 7th.

Killenaule Development Group Are presently very busy preparing the Sports-Complex for Santa's visit 13th December. Volunteers are needed to assist with the preparatory work with running the event. Children must be booked in to visit Santa as places are limited. Please phone 0871315717 to make a booking.
Completion of playground has been delayed because of poor weather conditions but it is hoped that the playground will be open before the year and tickets for Christmas Hampers and currently being sold for to fund the final stages of this Fantastic Local Community Development.
The Large Hampers include vouchers for John 0' Dwyer Butchers and a Draw will take place in Ardagh House on Saturday Night 19th December. The group gratefully acknowledge funding recently granted by the South Tipperary Local Development Committee towards installation of CCTV equipment at the play ground site. The installation of CCTV has been encouraged by the local Gardai, who have been most helpful with crime prevention at the site and who now monitor CCTV footage. Ann Marie Maher (087) 1315717.

Senior Citizens Christmas party will be held in the Anner Hotel Wednesday 9th of December. Bus will be leaving St. Mary's Hall at 1.30 p.m. All tickets must be handed in by Monday 7th December.
Booking or cancellations also by the 7th to Mary or Lena.

Advent Devotions Every Sunday evening at 7pm with Rosary and Benediction.
As we celebrate the year of the Priests 2009-2010.
Our devotions will centre on the Priesthood in the world.

Many thanks to all who gathered for the clean up of Moyglass Church for Christmas.
Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

November Remembrance Mass The great turn out in attendance of relatives, families and friends showed how the family of deceased members are held. It was a moving ceremony for everybody present added to by lovely appropriate music chosen and sung by Brendan and Anna Bailey of Coolquill.
Candles were lit and flowers laid in the garden of remembrance prepared by Wally Mackey, following the ceremony family, friends and relatives of all the deceased were guests in St. Mary's Hall prepared by the Ladies Committee who gave everybody a warm welcome on the occasion.
Thanks to everybody for help and support on "remembrance Night".

Congratulations To our four parishoners who received "People of the Year Awards" from Thurles Credit Union for their different involvements in the parish: Declan Fanning, Sean Watts, Cliona O'Dwyer and Lily Barrett.

SALE OF WORK The organisers of the Sale of Work held in the Community Hail, Moyglass recently wish to thank all who came out on the day and supported the fundraiser to raise money for Senior Citizens of Moyglass Parish. The Christmas Party is to take place in Raheen House, CIonmel on Tuesday 8th December, thanks to all our hardworking committee and helpers.

RESULTS OF CROHANE/ KILLENAULE COURSING CLUB DRAW
1st €l,000 Gerry Maguire, Scoil Ruain; 2nd €250 Vincent, Centra, Killenaule; 3rd €150 Teresa O'Sullivan, Ballingarry; 4th €100 Fionnuala Gleeson, Killenaule.

A.R.A. - Christmas Party Night in Raheen House on this Friday 4th December and will be attended by Killenaule A.R.A. members.

GARDEN CLUB Members of the local Garden Club will have their Christmas Outing for lunch at C.J. Skehans, Thurles on this Sunday 6th December at 1pm. Cost €22.50
Please confirm booking with Mary at 052 9456332 immediately.

SENIOR CITIZENS On Wednesday 9th December, members of local Senior Citizens Club will have their Christmas Party in the Anner Hotel, Thurles. Bus leaving St. Mary's Hall, at 1.30pm.
Please hand in raffle tickets sold by 6th December to Mary or Lena.

I.C.A. Local guild will have their Christmas Party in St. Mary's Hall on Tuesday 8th December at 8pm. Catering by Liam Sweeney: Lucky Dip for Christmas Gifts for members. Social half hour.

SYMPATHY Sincere sympathy to Vincent Hourihan, Centra and family on the recent death of their mother Flossie Hourihan, Thurles, to the families of the late John Cleere, Ballingarry and Ned Cantwell late of Mardyke. R.I.P.

SLlEVEARDAGH ENTERPRISE CENTRE, KILLENAULE Slieveardagh Lecture Series - A Lecture on Myth. Legend and Lore of Ancient Ireland will take place on Wednesday 9th December, 2009, in The Slieveardagh Enterprise Centre, Killenaule at 8pm.
Lecture will be given by Fr. Sean O'Duinn, PhD of Glenstall Abbey: Admission €5. Refreshments will be served.

SLlEVEARDAGH LOTTERY The Slieveardagh Lotto is held on Tuesday Nights. This week the Lotto will take place in Slieveardagh Cultural and Enterprise Centre. This week's Prize fund is €7,900. Jackpot €7,900 Tickets cost €2 and are available in Slieveardagh Centre, Killenaule, Shops, Pubs and Post Offices in Killenaule, Ballingarry, Glengoole, Gortnahoe, Ballysloe and Ballynonty .Result: of Lotto Tuesday 24th November, 2009: Numbers Drawn (4, 19, 24, 26) Bonus Number 9. No winner of the Prize fund or the Jackpot. No Match 3. 5 Drawn - €20 each: Olga O'Meara, Ballingarry, Eddie Hayes, Ballysloe, Peg Tobin, Tincashel, Michael Feehan, Ballynonty, James Purcell, Kilcooley. 6 Lucky Dips - 10. Rena O'Connor, Ballynonty, D. Kiely Glengoole, Michael Egan, Gortnahoe, Rose Hanrahan, Killenaule, Jim O'Connell, Laffansbridge, John Corbett, Gortnahoe.

GAA Lotto Results: 30th Nov. 2009. No Jackpot winner - 6 Match 3 :. Catherine Purcell, Lurgoe, Kitty and Bernie, Clo Ringo, M. Sullivan, Ballyphilip, James Simpson, Killenaule,· Maggie Leahy, Castlequarter, Ena Murphy, Willmount.. 5 Voucher winners Billy Butler, Perrys, Peggy Purcell, (Ardagh House), Ger Barry, (Butler) Jim Simpson (John O'Dwyers) Tadgh O'Connell (Hassetts).
Jackpot next week €8,200 A.G.M. in Sports Complex on Saturday 12th December after 7pm. Mass in St. Mary's for deceased members of Club.