Killenaule/Moyglass Parish Journal

The committee of the above wish to announce that the official launch of our 2008 edition of the Killenaule/ Moyglass Parish Journal will take place at Scoil Ruain, Killenaule on Friday, December 5th at 8.30p.m. 2008.

The Journal will be launched by Mr. Larry Walsh Snr, Cashel Road.

Refreshments will be served
All are welcome.

Week 20-11-08

Tales of magic, Myth and Legend - Eddie Lenihan , Ireland's greatest living storyteller entertained a very appreciative audience with his storytelling at the Heritage Centre, Killenaule on Wednesday 12th November at 8pm. Itis this love of mixing with, listening to older generations (which he still keeps to this very day) that underpins everything he does and after 27 years of collecting, he now possesses probably the largest tape library in private hands in Ireland - a unique resource of irreplaceable material that would otherwise have been lost.

Vegetable growing - The local garden club invited John Harnett, a well know vegetable producer, to talk on vegetable growing at a meeting held in Sports Complex on Tuesday 18th November. Members had many questions to ask and John started with potato growing, breeds of potatoes and preparing the ground for all vegetables such as popular carrott, turnip, cabbage, broccoli, celery etc.. John generously raffled 5 large bags of vegetables. Winners were Mary Byrne, Mary Prendergast, Alice Tobin, Margaret Lanigan and Peggy O'Gorman. A vote of sympathy was passed to treasurer Mary Ryan on the recent death of her sister in law Mary Butler (Nee Ryan) of Roan.
Christmas lunch will take place in Kelletts Restaurant, Fethard on Sunday 7th December at 1pm.

Markings on road - The County Council have recently replaced markings on the streets in Killenaule and the folllowing should be noted. All markings are now 'Double Yellow Lines', replacing single yellow before. This means NO PARKING, day or night , around the corners , and one side or Main Street. Traffic control is in action , so beware of fines.

Big Day For Children - The Killenaule Playground Group are delighted to announce Santa will visit Killenaule on Sunday 7th December at the sports complex. This years event is bookings only, please phone 052-55032 or 087 1315717 to book as soon as possible. The committee are hard at work preparing the 'Santa Tour' and would appreciate help from volunteers over the coming weeks with construction in the complex and also assistance on the day. Next meeting on Monday, 24th November in St Mary's Hall, Killenaule.

Pioneer Association - Special mass took place in St' Mary's Church on friday 14th November, celebrated by Canon Liam Ryan for all those receiving silver and gold pins. Maura Meagher, Michael Guinan, Mrs. Eileen Guinan received golden pins. Arthur Kennedy, Kevin Bourke, Joe O'Sullivan, Denis Ryan and Michael O'Connor received silver pins.Congratulations to all and special thanks to Michael Hall Jnr. who works so diligently for the local branch and who organised this event regularly.

Sympathy - Sincere sympathy to the families of Mary Butler, Roan, and Mary Hennessy, Cleragh, whose deaths took place recently. God grant them eternal rest.

Week 13-11-08

Noirin Dorney, receiving a Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at GMIT on Friday 7th 2008.
With her in the photo is her husband Tony Dorney, and parents John and Patsy Burke of killenaule, Co. Tipperary.

A.R.A. - monthly meeting was held in St. Mary's hall on Tuesday, the 4th of November at 2.30 PM and there was a good attendance. Main item on the agenda was a Christmas party night and discussion took place on Christmas lunch and party night. Many members would prefer to Sunday lunch and to suit all, the Secretary contacted the venue where the party was booked to arrange change to Sunday and as there was no Sunday available before Christmas discussion was made to go ahead with previous arrangement. Christmas party night will take place at the fairways restaurant on Friday, the 12th of December at 7.00 PM. Four weeks in catering for small parties will commence in St. Mary's hall on this Thursday, 13th of November between 2PM. - 4PM, organized by the A.R.A.

Ladies club - talk on security in the home and crime prevention will be given by prevention officer, John Sherlock in St. Mary's hall this Thursday, 13th of November at 8.00 PM. Open to everyone interested. Fees due now.

Table quiz - Ballinure primary school will hold a table quiz in at the house on this Friday, 14th of November, at 9.PM. Table for 4 - 20 Euros. Please support.

Sale of work - annual sale of work will take place in community hall, Moyglass on Sunday, the 16th of November at 1.30 PM. Proceeds to fund Christmas party for senior citizens of Moyglass to be held on Monday that 8th of December. Your support for sale by donating goods and buying on the day.

Invitation to Santa - the killenaule playground development group has invited SANTA Claus to visit killenaule again this year and he has accepted. The group is delighted to announce that war could commence shortly on the playground construction and it is envisaged that the playground will be completed in early 2009. Volunteers are requested to hell with preparations for Santa. Next meeting on Monday, 17th of November after 9.00 PM St. Mary's hall.

I.C.A. - November meeting was held in St. Mary's hall on Tuesday 4th of November at 8.00 PM president thanked all the members of the guild for the hard work done by all providing salads and desserts and baking all the homemade bread and presenting all the attractive cold plates on table for Halloween party held jointly with sports complex committee. Congratulations to members of the sports complex who were very cooperative helping to get tables and hall ready and looking after the decorating of the hall which gave a very festive air to the event. The guild members provided boxes for Christmas Child Appeal to be distributed to some of the world's poorest children. All shoe boxes wrapped in Christmas paper and filled with gifts were handed into Curves Clonmel.
Note of sympathy was passed to members Diana Horgan on the death of her mother, to Nelly Kelly on the death of her aunt and to Mary Ryan and the death of her sister in law.
Preparations for co-hosting federation meeting of ICA to be held in sports complex on the 27th of November are being organized. Members to attend international night in Cahir house hotel on Thursday, 21st of November and seven members will attend Christmas party at An Grainan 2nd of December with an overnight stay.
Final arrangements are being made regarding guilds Sunday Christmas lunch. Meeting thanked caterers of the month Bernie Firth and Marie Bourk for the tea, scones and Braque.

Shop local - local communities will be made aware year of the benefits of keeping expenditure local including local services from November 23 - 28th 2008. This is the aim of the I.F.A countrywide. See poster in church porch.

Rememberance mass on the Sunday, 16th of November. Mass will be offered for all those who died in the past year in St. Mary's church at 7.00 PM. All relatives, friends and neighbours will attend.

Week 3-11-08

Successful Halloween Party - Community spirit was shown when two clubs, Sports Complex and local I.C.A. worked together and organised a night to bring out adults to enjoy a social evening in their local hall on Friday 24th October.
The organisers were very pleased with the crowd that attended and wish to thank all those that supported the event and made the night very enjoyable by their presence and by taking part in the fancy dress that added to the occasion. A lot of work goes into organising nights like this and when you get the 'feed back' that everyone was pleased with the meal, comfortable decorated hall and music by John and Eric, it makes it all worthwhile.
Hopefully, 2009 will see this fine complex being made use of more and it is a way of fundraising for many events.

Winners of raffle on the night:
1st Halloween Hamper         Eleanor Prendergast
2nd Bottle Gin                              Sheila Dallton
3rd Basket of fruit and nuts                Liz Guinan
4th Salad Bowl                               Frank Codd
5th Bottle of Wine                         Grace Walsh
6th Surprise                                      Ella Hayes

Conservation of old graveyards - Sixty people attended the seminar for local groups who are interested in the care and conservation of Old Graveyards held in Slieveardagh Cultural and Enterprise Centre, River Street on Saturday, 1st November 2008 hosted by South Tipperary County Council, Heritage Council and Slieveardagh Rural Development. Caimin O'Brien, Archaeologist with the National Monuments Service of the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Governments showed slides of many rural graveyards and gave a very interesting talk and answered many questions.
Well known radio and television lady of "wildlife", Eanna Ni Lamhna, spoke on wildlife in graveyards and Maura Barrett, manager of the Enterprise Centre, took the group on a walk of the graveyard at the back of the Enterprise Centre (Old Church of Ireland) where many Catholics and Protestants are buried. After lunch, the group visited Kilcooley Graveyard (Palatine) and Kilcooley Abbey.
Next lecture will be held on 12th November, at 8pm in the Enterprise Centre.

Ladies Football - Killenaule Under 13 Ladies Football League kept their unbeaten record as they defeated Thurles on a scoreline of 5-2 to 2-3. Sarsfield got the better start by getting two early goals. Killenaule replied by getting an excellent point by Roisin O'Regan and a deflected goal by Jane Prendergast to leave it 2-0 to 1-1. Killenaule came out a different team in the second half with Sophie Meehan scoring an impressive 1-1. Ciara Walsh who also got a goal and two late goals by Roisin O'Regan, finished the game. Sardfield scored three late points before the final whistle.
Excellent performance by all the girls, special mention to Emily Kavanagh, Bridget Doyle and Ellen Walsh who were tremendous throughout. Well Done!

Garden Club - November meeting will be held on Tuesday 11th November in Sports Complex at 8pm. Guest speaker will be John Hartnett on growing vegetables. Arrangements to be finalised for Christmas Lunch.

Senior Citizens - The monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday 12th November in St. Mary's Hall at 2.30pm. Table quiz will take place as also bingo, afternoon tea, and final arrangements for Christmas Party. Sold tickets to be returned at this meeting.

Ladies Club - The Ladies Club, Killenaule will host a talk on security in the home by Crime Prevention Officer, John Sherlock on Thursday 13th November at 8pm. in St. Mary's Hall. Admission is free. Open to everyone in the community. Members are reminded, membership fees due now.

Vandalism at Halloween - Killenaule suffered with a lot of noise and distruction to houses during this holiday time. Eggs thrown at many residences in the area is a scandal and residents are reminded "keep watch" on your oil tanks. We need more Garda control in town and surrounding areas and the community must stand up against problems.

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