Week 25-04-09

Special Night in St.Mary's Hall. On Friday 24th April at 8pm. Demonstration on Floral Arrangements by Kathleen Sheedy and some gardening tips by Tom Sheedy. Admission is 5 Euro includes light supper.
Please support daffodil day fund.

Killenaule Library. Killenaule Library will resume normal opening hours from Tuesday the 21st of April Thanks for your co-operation in the last few months.

Killenaule Active Retirement. The Monthly Meeting will take place in St. Mary's Hall on Tuesday 28th April at 2-30 p.m..Membership fees of 10 euro are now due.
Cookery classes are taking place in St. Mary's Hall on Monday's from 2pm.to 4pm.with Carmel Philips.New members are always welcome

Tai Chi: Five week course of Tai Chi every Wednesday 3 to 4-30 pm. in old Vocational School (newly re-furnished) organised by I.C.A. Non-members welcome to join.

New Bus Service New bus service to Kilkenny every Saturday (ring a link) serving Gortnahoae, Glengoole, Killenaule, Coalbrook, The Commons, Ballingarry, Ballycallan, Killmanagh, Tullaroan, drop off at Dunnes Stores Kilkenny.
Fares Adult return 5 euro, single 3 euro, under 16's 3 euro under 4's are free.
Free Travel Pass is accepted.
Call Lo-Call 1890 424 141 to register and book your seat Mon-Friday 9am to 16-30. Saturday 9am-12-30.

G.A.A. Kilenaule G.A.A. presents the Killenaule/Moyglass People of the Year awards 2009 in the Sports Complex this Friday night (24th April)at 8-00 p.m. Music by Celtic Swing. Performance by Denise Molony Dancers.
Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Sympathy. Sincere sympathy to Joan Kelly and family on the recent death of her brother, Fr. Tom Hayes who died recently in California, U.S.A.

Week 18-04-09

Thanks. A big thank you to those who supported the Annual Lourdes Invalid fund church gate collection in both Churches in the Parish.The ammount raised was 1234 euro.

Confirmation Day. 95 Candidates received confirmation in Killenaule Parish (Moyglass, Ballinure, Killenaule,Schools) on the 2nd April.The church was decorated with hundreds of daffodils, a gift from the Feehan family, Helenpark. All the beautiful arrangements were put in place by Kathleen Corcoran and Ella Hayes.

Play Group A.G.M. Play Group Annual General Meeting takes place in St. Mary's Hall (small room) on Thursday 23rd April at 8.45 p.m.

St. Mary's Hall Facility. Was used to the maximum to facilitate family's who had bereavements recently. It lessened the burden on families when they could use the facility. When relations travel long distances it is a great occasion to meet and have a chat with freinds they have not met for some time, over a cup of tea.

Killenaule A.R.A. Killenaule Active Retirement Monthly Meeting takes place in St. Mary's Hall on 28th April at 2.30 p.m. Please note membership fees for 2009 are now due.
Best wishes to Active Retirement members who are going on a short holiday to Poland.

Easter Ceremonies There was a very good attendance at all Easter Ceremonies in Killenaule, Moyglass,Churches and a large crowd attended the Dawn Mass on Derrynaflan Island site of ancient monestry.

Sunrise at the Easter Dawn Mass in Derrynaflan 2009

Killenaule G.A.A. :Congratulations to the Senior Hurling Team who defeated Carrick Swans in the first round South Senior Championship on last monday evening. It was a very tight game up to the final whistle but Killenaule came out winners by 1-12 to 1-08.
Well done to all involved as it was a great start to the campaign.

Week 11-04-09

Scoil Ruain. Congratulations to James Carroll, Third Year and Hannah Frister, Fifth Year who received their awards as finalists in the Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards programme recently. Hannah who was nominated in recognition of her voluntary work with Camphill Duffcaraig, a residential home for adults with special needs and James for his work with P.A.W.S. Animal Rescue Centre each received an engraved silver medallion and 500 euro.

Killenaule Vintage Rally-Fun run. This year the fun run is on Sunday the 26th April 2009 in the Centra car park.Vintagh cars come to Killenaule from all over the country for this event. It is a day when owners of old cars meet and show us the beauty of cars of other days first car leaves at 12 noon.
Enquiries to Daniel Fogarty at (052) 9981369.

George Plant Commemoration. This Easter Sunday 12th April the annual George Plant Commemoration will take place at St.Johnstown graveyard at 3pm.The graveside oration will be given by David Dunne, Carrick-on-Suir,the Sinn Fein candidate for the Fethard Electoral area in the forthcoming Council Election. The Carrick-on-Suir Republican flute band will be in attendance.

St. Mary's National School. The Parents Council of St.Mary's National School wish to thank most sincerely all those who supported their recent cake sale and all those who did some baking.Your support is greatly appreciated.

Garden Club. Reminder to all members, monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday 14th April in Sports Complex at 8pm.

Killenaule G.A.A Killenaule U-21 hurling team had their first outing of the season last Saturday in the South Tipperary championship. The game was played in Monroe and Killenaule came out winners by 4-13 to 3-14. Unfortunately the Senior Football team lost to Loughmore/Castleiney in the Co. League on last Sunday by 2-10 to 0-8. Killenaule U16 ladies football team in a top of the table clash defeated Thurles Sarsfields by 8-4 to 1-6. The team is now assured of a semi-final spot.

Killenaule/Moyglass People of the year Awards. 2009 In aid of Killenaule G.A.A. Club will be held in the Sports Complex on Friday 14th April at 8pm. There will be live music and irish dancing during the night.
Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Week 4-04-09

Presentation. On this Friday the 3rd April in the Village Inn Moyglass at 8.30 p.m. a presentation to Fr. James O'Donoghue will take place in appreciation of his wonderful service to the parish of Killenaule and Moyglass. All are welcome to attend.

Visit to St.Patrick's Hospital. Mermbers of Killenaule I.C.A. guild paid their annual visit to the residents of St.Patrick's Hospital on Sunday 29th March and presented gifts to those from our parish. Entertainment was provided to all those in male and female day rooms. Mary Sirr and her group entertained the ladies and Joe Carroll entertained the men. Thanks to assistant Matron Joan and her staff for the welcome and help given.

A.G.M Killenaule I.C.A. will hold their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 7th April in St. Mary's Hall at 8.p.m. All members are requested to attend and new members are welcome.

Garden Club Next meeting is on Tuesday 14th April in Sports Complex at 8pm. Bring and buy sale, proceeds supporting Daffodil Day Fund.

Killenaule G.A.A Congratulations to the Senior Hurling Team on defeating Clonoulty/Rossmore last Sunday by 2-12 to 0-13. Best of luck to the Senior Football team who take on Loughmore/Castleliney on next Sunday.

Sympathy - We wish to offer sincere sympathy to the Family and Relations of the late Mary Hennessy of Graystown, who passed to her eternal reward in her 101st year. To John, Mary, Paddy, Mella and Eileen. Mary who enjoyed good health up to her final days lived life to the full. In her death she has left us with a legacy of memories. In late February Mary was joined by her Sons Daughters, grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren at a special birthday celebration in the Park Hotel Clonmel. On that night Mary raised over 3,000 euro for the local Hospice movement. May she rest in Peace.

Killcooley: Land & People in Tipperary. This rare book has been reprinted by Slieveardagh Rural Development, hard back copies are on sale in Slieveardagh Cultural & Enterprise Centre Killenaule at the special sale price of 10 euro. Please contact the Centre on (052)56165. to book your copy. Postage can be arranged, postage and packing additional cost.

Coolquill A.C. Congratulations to the Prout brothers Shane and Darren who both took All Ireland Titles at the National Athletics Indoor finals in Nenagh last weekend. Shane competed in the Triple Jump under 19; won with a fine jump of 12m-94cm .His younger brother Darren won gold in the under 13 , 60 meters hurdles, He also won silver in the long jump with a fine jump of 4m52cm. Our other competitor Lorain O'Shea finished 5th in the girls under 16 long jump.

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