Weekly News 09/03/2013
Tipperary’s Biggest Ever All-County Table Quiz
Tipperary County GAA Board in association with Tipp FM and Killenaule GAA Club will host Tipperary’s Biggest Ever All-County Table Quiz. It will be broadcast live on Tipp FM. Quiz Master will be Fran Curry. Targeting 1,000 tables. Local Contact is Sean Watts. Supporting the preparation on Tipperary County Teams in 2013. Local heats on Friday March 15th in the Village Inn Moyglass.
- Open to all Tipperary GAA Club Units and Associations
- 80 General Knowledge Questions (10X8 Rounds)
- 9.00 pm Starting Time at all venues
- €40 entry fee per table – tickets on sale in advance @ €10 per person
- Clubs may retain raffle proceeds on the night
- Qualification for County Final from heats as follows:
1. Minimun tables to qualify as heat = 5 tables
2. 0 – 14 tables – one team qualifies
3. 15 – 24 tables – two teams qualify
4. Over 25 tables – three teams qualify
Please Remember In Your Prayers
Evelyn Murphy, St. Mary’s Road. Died during the week.
Joan Croke, Fethard. Anniversary Mass this Saturday at 7 pm.
Kieran Lloyd, Knockavardagh. 15th Anniversary Mass this Saturday at 7 pm.
Margo Hussey, Killenaule/Dublin. 2nd Anniversary Mass this Saturday at 7 pm.
Annie Walsh, Cashel Road. 12th Anniversary Mass this Sunday at 11 am.
Mary Ann Sheehan, Newtown. Anniversary Mass this Sunday at 11 am.
Remembrances During The Week
Monday at 10.30 am: Marian Kelly RIP.
Tuesday at 10.30 am: Jimmy Walsh RIP.
Wednesday at 10.30 am: Private Intention.
Thursday at 10.30 am: Dan Delaney RIP.
Friday at 10.30 am: Marian Kelly RIP.
Saturday at 10.30 am: Lilly O’ Donnell RIP.
Sat Eve 16th March at 7 pm: John Delaney.
Sunday 17th March at 11 am: John & Johanna Gleeson. Anniversary.
James Simpson, Crohane. Anniversary.
Chiropodist
Will attend the Millennium Family Resource Centre Glengoole on Wednesday 13th March at 11 am. Please contact 052 9157992 for appointment.
The Flying Nun – Sr. Patricia Wall Celebrates 75th Birthday With A Fall From The Sky
Sr. Patricia Wall- Chairperson of Slieveardagh Rural Development is doing a 10,000 ft Skydive on the first week of May this year. She is doing the Skydive to raise funds for AWARE (suicide & depression awareness) and also to help projects in the Slieveardagh Area of Glengoole, Killenaule and Ballingarry. The Skydive Story has being featured in the National Newspapers including: The Daily Mirror, The Daily Star, The Irish Examiner, The Daily Mail. The story will be covered in the local newspapers next week. A Facebook and Twitter Page have being created on Tuesday last and so far the Facebook Page has 274 likes and has being shared through Facebook users. Sr. Patricia has being interviewed by Radio One’s John Murray, Tipp FM and Ray D’arcy of Today FM and Cork Radio. Vincent Browne on TV 3 mentioned the story on his show. A page has being set up on mycharity.ie where you can donate to this worthy cause. There is also a Bank Account set up if you would like to lodge money to it. Even €1 will help raise awareness of suicide. The details are as follows: Account Name: Sliabh-Ardagh Rural Dev Ltd – Aware Skydive Account – Sort Code is 93-52-04 – Account Number is 23184-576.
The Christmas Lights
The Committee sincerely thank all who supported our fundraising for 2012 Christmas Lights. We are grateful for your generous support to the collection boxes. Special Thanks to the Local businesses that supported us and to all who supported the Table Quiz Night.
Lourdes Invalid Fund Committee
Wish to ask for applications from parishioners who may wish to be sponosred to travel on the Cashel and Emly Pilgrimage this year. Date: June 16 – 21st. Boxes for names will be placed at the back of both Churches and please place all names before 24th March.
Church Gate Collection
For Lourdes Invalid Fund will take place at both Churches on 23rd/24th March 2013.
Senior Citizen’s Club
Is on Wednesday 13th March from 2.30 – 5.00 pm. Easter Bonnet Competition or St. Patrick’s Day Bonnet, looking forward to seeing you all again. New members are welcome. Call Mary on (087) 6486114.
Late Joan Kelly
The Late Joan led the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 pm every Wednesday in the Prayer Room. At 3 pm on next Wednesday in the Church, Mass will be offered for the Repose of Her Soul. All are welcome. It is hoped that there will eb a great gathering of people, as we remember Her. You do not have to be a member of the Eucharistic Adoration Group. All are welcome.
Holy Hour – Bailey Nursing Home
On this Tuesday from 2 pm – 3 pm. Those leading the Holy Hour, if you have a relation in the Nursing Home – do come and join us on Tuesday. Kitty O’ Connor & Mary Delaney will lead in Prayer.
Easter Sunday Morning On Derrynaflan
The usual Mass of the Dawn will take place at 6 am on the Island as on former years. Just a reminder that the clocks will be put forward one hour with the arriving of New Time.
The Road To Derrynaflan
We are grateful to Pat Lanigan for his magnificent work on the entrance to the Island. We are sincerely grateful to Pat for his contribution of lorries and men, to make the road more accessible and to make driving onto the Island much easier.
Killenaule Library – Seachtain na Gaeilge
Maidin Café ar an gCéadaoin 13 ú lá Márta at 11 am. Bigí linn agus bain usúaid as do chúpla focail. Coffee Morning in Killenaule Library on Wednesday 13th March at 11 am. Come along and celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge. Everyone Welcome.
Scoil Ruain – Great Occasion
Wednesday 6th March was one of the greatest occasions in the History of this Great School, with the Opening of the New Sports Hall. The Offical Opening took place by the Minister of Sport Mr. Ring. From early morning crowds were gathering from every Walk of Society to be part of a great occasion. Speaker after speaker were loud in their praise of the community spirit behind the Project. The huge crowds were guests of the Bord of Management of the School. To view photos of this great occasion please click here.
School Looking At Its Best
To the forefront in the preparation for the day were huge numbers of young people across the Parish, who lent a hand to cleaning and painting and having the school and grounds in pristine condition. Opening up the great possibility of calling them, asking fortheir help, right across the Parish, in turning their town into a beautiful and welcoming town for generations to come.
Friday 22nd March
Daffodil Day In Killenaule – Please Support.
Confirmation Preparation Course
With Confirmation Day on 23rd April 2013, the preparations continue across the Parish in our 3 Primary Schools. The voices of our Young People can be heard in our schools singing under the direction of their teacher. 75 students will receive Confirmation at the hands of Archbishop Clifford. It is hoped that shops and business people will decorate their premises for the occasion on Tueday 23rd April 2013 at 11 am.
The Millennium Family Resource Centre
Has a CE Vacancy for a position on our Eldercare team. To qualify for a CE position you must be in receipt of a social welfare payment. For further information please contact Karen on 052 9157992 or send in your email to karen.mfrc@hotmail.com.
Slieveardagh Rural Development (052) 9156165 – Adult Courses
Beginners Banjo Classes – Will commence once fully booked
Names are being taken for the banjo classes as these were very successful in 2012. The lessons will run for 10 weeks 7 – 9 each night. Must have own banjo. 4 places remaining.
Advanced Banjo Classes – Will commence once fully booked
Adults who have basic banjo skills will upgrade their skills and move onto more advanced banjo. Must have own banjo. Classes will run for 10 weeks 7 – 9 each night. 4 places remaining.
Moyglass Notes
Sat 9th March at 8 pm: Rosemary Thompson, Clonbrogan.
Sun 10th March at 10 am: Arthur Bramley, Glanford, Australia.
Sat 16th March at 8 pm: Peg, Jack & Eileen Lahart, Lurgo.
Sun 17th March at 10 am: James & Margaret Maher.
Masses for the Week
Tuesday at 9.30 am
Wednesday at 9.30 am
Thursday at 9.30 am
Friday at 9.30 am
Exposition of the blessed Sacrament on Friday at usual times. Come and spend some time with the Lord this Lent.
Special Offers
To see Special Offers from Hair Dynamics/Cutie Beauty click here.
To see Special Offers from Bit and Bridle click here.
Killenaule / Moyglass Parish Journal 2012 AD
The Killenaule/Moyglass Parish Journal 2012 is now available at various outlets throughout the parish. The cost is the journal is €12.
Sale***Journals From Previous Years****
Copies of journals from previous years are currently available to buy for €5 each. Years available: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010,2011. If anyone if interested in purchasing any of these journals please contact: Micéal de Faoite 087 2483203/ 052 9156895.
Re: Heart Defibrillator In The Killenaule Town Area
The position are:
1. Entrance to Centra (Main Street)
2. Killenaule Community Sports Complex Crosscannon (External)
3. Nursing Home
4. Astro Turf Pitch (Back of Scoil Ruain)
Present Committee – Dr. Liam Meagher, P.J. Hayes, John Hayes, Dick Dwyer, Niall Prendergast, Michael Mc Cormack & Eleanor Lahart.
Getting Married In The Catholic Church
1. You are required to give 3 months notice to the Priest where the Marriage is celebrated.
2. Fill in a pre-nuptial form with the Priest of your Parish.
3. Produce – Recent Baptismal, Confirmation Certificate and Letters of Freedom.
4. Produce Certificate confirming attendance at a Marriage Preparation Course.
Slieveardagh Lottery
The Slieveardagh Lotto is held on Tuesday Nights, this week the Lotto will take place in Slieveardagh Cultural & Enterprise Centre. This week’s Prize Fund is €16,350.00– Jackpot: €16,150.00. Tickets cost €2.00 and are available in Slieveardagh Centre Killenaule, Shops, Pubs and Post Offices in Killenaule, Ballingarry, Glengoole, The Commons, Gortnahoe, Grange, Ballysloe and Ballynonty. No winner of the Prize Fund or Jackpot last Tuesday. Next draw takes place on Tuesday 12th March 2013.
Slieveardagh Cultral & Enterprise Centre – Office Services
The centre opens 5 days per week from 9am – 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am – 4pm on Friday; closed 1-2pm each day. The following Office Services are available in Slieveardagh Cultural & Enterprise Centre, Killenaule (052) 9156165. Photocopying, Colourcopying, Typing, Laminating, Binding, Dance / Debs Tickets etc, Raffle Tickets (books), Posters, Business Cards, Booklets, Invitations, Gift Vouchers, Sponsor Cards and Faxing. Excellent rates – on all the above. We type essays, assignments etc. To view price list click here.
Internet Café
Broadband Internet Access is now available to the public in the Slieveardagh Centre – all new computers. Only €2.00 for one hour.
Killenaule Library (052) 9157906. – Housed In Slieveardagh Centre Killenaule
Opening Hours – Monday and Wednesday 10-1 and 2-5, Closed Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Opening Hours to be reviewed in September.
Branch Librarian: Donal McGettigan Telephone Number: 052 9157906
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