Month: October 2022

LENA RICE

Our Annual Lena Rice Tournament took place from Monday October 17 to Sunday October 23 when all the finals were played. It was an enormous success. We had the highest number of entries to date with 250 players registered from over 15 Clubs. 153 matches were played in total with Men’s doubles, Ladies doubles and Mixed doubles from grade 6 up to grade 1/2. The Club would like to thank Kilfeacle and Larkspur for the use of their courts. The Club would also like to thank everyone who helped in any way over the week, organising committee, catering and to all who kindly baked. A special thanks to all the players who entered and congratulations to all the winners and runners up. Special mention to our local winners: Ladies doubles grade 1 / 2 were Laura Heffernan and Laura Durkan, Mixed doubles grade 4, husband & wife team: John & Brenda Shanahan and Ladies doubles grade 6 were Breda Hickey and Geraldine Cleary.  Well done all. The standard of tennis was excellent, and the atmosphere and hospitality was acknowledged by many.

Pictured here are the winners of the Ladies doubles grade 1/2 in the Lena Rice tournament held in New Inn Tennis club recently. Laura Durkan and Laura Heffernan with club secretary Sean Looby.

Pictured here are the winners of the Mixed double grade 4 in the Lena Rice tournament held in New Inn Tennis club recently.  Husband and wife team: John and Brenda Shanahan and their daughter Mira with club secretary Sean Looby.

Pictured here are the winners of the Ladies double grade 6 in the Lena Rice tournament held in New Inn Tennis club recently. Geraldine Cleary and Breda Hickey with club secretary Sean Looby.

LOTTO

results from Saturday October 29, nos are 6, 11, 19 & 22. NO WINNER (s) Lucky Dips x 4: Rosemary Kiely, Emma Ryan & Paul Smith, Lorraine Herron & John & Jodi McMahon entered into a monthly draw for €500 on Saturday, November 5. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers x 2, Ollies, Ml Purcell entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, November 5. Next week’s Jackpot is €7,400.

BEST OF LUCK

Mai’s Café closed their doors for the final time on Friday 21 October 2022. After 6 years of being in Clonmel, local couple Shane & Kay McGonigle took the decision not to renew their lease at Market Place. They have met so many fantastic people during their time there and it has been their pleasure to serve all. They are now looking forward to an exciting new chapter and to meeting customers old and new at Cahir Farmers Market every Saturday. They bake such an amazing selection of wheat free/gluten free goodies and traybakes such as Carrot & walnut, lemon & poppy seed, caramel squares, Belgian chocolate brownies and of course their exceedingly popular Achill Sea salted caramel chocolate brownies and much more. They also make crepes to order with a variety of toppings. All perfect to go with their selection of teas, coffees, hot chocolates, mocha etc, they even have a selection of alternative milks to suit everyone. Fancy meeting a friend any weekend, well why not treat them to a mouth-watering sweet treat and hot beverage from Kay’s horsebox at Cahir Farmers Market. Then take a stroll around the beautiful inch field, a perfect Saturday morning. See you all bright and early from 9am-1pm. Please note any “in date” vouchers will be honoured at Kay’s horsebox any Saturday. Finally, they would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported them over the years.

ROCKWELL ROVERS CAMOGIE

Our u11s are into the county final. What a win the girls had last Sunday October 30 in Ballycahill where they beat Moyne. Super proud we are and many thanks to all the parents and coaches.  Our u6 and u8 players had their end of season party last Saturday morning in Marlhill Open Farm in conjunction with the football club. A great morning was had by all and many thanks to Heaney Opticians for their sponsorship. Our u14s and u16s have now also finished off the year’s training and will be back early in January on the AstroTurf  for the new season. They finished off with Canoeing on the river Suir last Saturday morning week, and headed to Noel O’Donnell’s, Woodview Service Station afterwards for a bite to eat. It was a fantastic morning, many thanks to all who helped on the day. Our u13s girls are still in competition, and we wish them and our u11s the best going forward.

CAKE MORNING 

The camogie club will be holding a cake and coffee morning after Sunday mass (i.e., around 11.30am), November 13 in the Convent Hall at the girl’s school.  If you would like a cuppa and a chat, and maybe purchase a nice homemade treat, please come and join us. We would like to see as many as possible. Many thanks for your support.

NEW INN GIRLS SCHOOL

Girls from 3rd – 6th class travelled to Marlfield, Clonmel last Wednesday October 26 for the annual school’s cross-country event. Well done to all the girls who brought home the silverware! 5th & 6th class received group gold and special mention to Niamh Hyland who won an individual gold medal for coming first in the 800m race. This was a fantastic achievement.  Super day had by all! Many thanks to Fr Bobby for training the girls.

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Triple winners last Wednesday October 26 with 11 games each were Maisie O’Grady/Mary Gleeson and Angela Barrett/Eileen Howley and Ann Dowling / Dick Lonergan.  Table prizes went to Noel White / Roseanne Carew and Billy & Vincent Phelan. Well done all. Cards on every Wednesday night at the Old School, Knockgraffon at 8.30pm sharp. All are welcome.

ROCKWELL ROVERS LADIES FOOTBALL 

On the 9th October last in Drombane our amazing u11 girls earned a well-deserved win against a very strong talented Slieve Felim team. Both teams played an extremely high standard of football with tremendous skill evident all over the pitch. Thanks to all these super girls for their awfully hard work and commendable dedication all year.

ROCKWELL ROVERS LGFC U11 CHAMPIONS

Back L to R: Kieran Durkan, Meabh Lonergan, Maeve Cummins, Saoirse Harnett, Sarah O’Dwyer, Caoimhe Heaney, Elizabeth Julian, Sadie O Connor, Emma Flynn, Katie O Sullivan, Colm Heaney.Front L to R: Margaret Burke, Clara Flanagan, Kate O Dwyer, Brid Quinn, Caoimhe Burke, Lauren Lonergan, Holly McNamara, Emily O Connor, Maria Durkan, Martina Durkan.

New Inn Girls School

Pictured here are 5th & 6th class pupils  from New Inn girls school and their coach Fr Bobby who received group gold and special mention to Niamh Hyland who won an individual gold medal for coming first in the 800m race. This was a fantastic achievement.

SPOOKFEST UPDATE

Well done to all who registered their scarecrow masterpieces last Sunday in New Inn. There are some very scary scarecrows up now which are creating a great buzz around the village. Our scarecrow competition is in its 4th year this year and there are loads of prizes to be won, remember “if you are not in, you can’t win!”. It’s not too late to enter, if anyone needs more information, please contact Anita on 087 6505889 or Aine on 087 7670008. There is to be Kiddies disco in the New Inn Community Centre on the Bank holiday Monday, October 31 from 3-5pm. Storytelling, a bit of hide & seek and treats galore. Prizes for best costume. Keep an eye on our Facebook page, “New Inn festival” Spookfest for some scary pics.

FLY FISHING COMPETITION

Congratulations to Kevin Lafford, Graigue, New Inn who is a member of the Irish team that won the International Fly-fishing competition held in Wales recently. Kevin is a son of Ned & the late Teresa. He is a member of C.G.T.A.A. (Cahir, Golden, Tipperary, Anglers Association) who along with his dad Ned and the community of New Inn are proud of him. Happy fishing Kevin.

THANK YOU

Mai’s Café closed their doors for the final time on Friday 21 October 2022. After 6 years of being in Clonmel, local couple Shane & Kay McGonigle took the decision not to renew their lease at Market Place. They have met so many fantastic people during their time there and it has been their pleasure to serve all. They are now looking forward to an exciting new chapter and to meeting customers old and new at Cahir Farmers Market every Saturday. Please note any “in date” vouchers will be honoured at Kay’s horsebox any Saturday. Finally, they would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported them over the years.

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Winners last Wednesday October 19 with 11 games were Chas Keane / Ml Flaherty and runners up were Kitty Slattery / Sheila Slattery with 10 games.  Table prizes went to Sean Spillane / Sandra English and Billy & Vincent Phelan. Well done all. Cards on every Wednesday night at the Old School, Knockgraffon at 8.30pm sharp. All are welcome.

LOTTO

results from Saturday October 22, nos are 13, 16, 21 & 30. NO WINNER (s) Lucky Dips x 4: Caroline Gras, Tom O’Mahony, Fergus English & Brian Hally entered into a monthly draw for €500 on Saturday, November 5. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers, Ml Purcell, Sandra English and Paul Hally entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, November 5. This week’s Jackpot is €7, 200.

“SIEGE OF PORTADOWN” ARM WRESTLING COMPETITION

Congratulations to Cormac English, Knockgraffon who won first place in the +100kg Novice (super heavyweight) category Left arm competition and came third in the Right arm competition. Congrats also to his brothers Cillian English who came second in the right arm -80kg Novice and Finbarr English who came second in the -80kg left arm competition held at the Warehouse Gym, Portadown, Northern Ireland last Saturday October 22. All five brothers travelled to the North to represent their club against entries from other clubs in Ireland, Northern Ireland, UK and Europe. Finbarr’s twin Diarmuid came 5^th in the

-100kg right arm and other brother Fergus competed very well in a stacked -100kg category.  Well done to all of them as they are young and up against stiff competition from around the world. Check out “Northern Ireland Arm wrestling ” Facebook page for results and pics or Youtube  click on the following link https://youtu.be/oTBpdld1LUY to see the lads compete in their matches and finals.

Pictured here are brothers Fergus, Cormac, Diarmuid, Finbarr and Cillian English from Knockgraffon, Cahir, who competed in the “Siege of Portadown” Arm Wrestling competition held recently in Northern Ireland and brought home some silverware. Well done lads

WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS

to Owen Casey & Caroline Holleran who had their “elopement wedding” in New York city recently. Owen is a son of Timmy & Carmel Casey, Mountain Rd, Cahir and Caroline is a daughter of Paddy & Mary Holleran, Knockgraffon.  We wish the bride & groom every health and happiness

SPOOKFEST

Our Spookfest is back. New Inn village is holding its annual Scarecrow competition from Sunday, October 23. It’s that time again where you need to get the thinking caps on and display your scarecrow creation in the village of New Inn. This Sunday October 23, we are taking names and registering your masterpieces from 2-4pm in the Gaa field. We will also be selling tickets for the Kiddies disco which will be in the New Inn Community Centre on the bank holiday Monday, October 31 from 3-5pm. We’ll need as many scarecrows as possible lining our village and roads so we can get the village buzzing. We are calling all our families, groups of people, townlands, schools, players from teams, clubs etc. in the parish but also from outside the parish (all are welcome) to get together and create a masterpiece of a scarecrow of any theme you wish. Please keep an eye on our Facebook page, “New Inn festival” Spookfest, for further updates. If anyone needs more information, please contact Anita on 087 6505889.

COMMUNITY HALLS GRANT FUNDING

Good news under the Dept of Community and Rural Affairs Community Halls Grant Funding, New Inn Community Centre has been approved for a grant of €21,405.

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Winners last Wednesday October 12 with 13 games were Angela Barrett / Eileen Howley and runners up were John Cooney/ Liam Harty with 11 games each.  Table prizes went to Kitty Slattery / Sheila Slattery and Joe Ahearn / Eddie Grant. Well done all. Cards on every Wednesday night at the Old School, Knockgraffon at 8.30pm sharp. All are welcome.

NEW INN TENNIS CLUB

The club will hold its annual Lena Rice Tournament Monday October 17 to Sunday October 23 (inclusive).  We are looking forward to a great few days of tennis, good weather and the best of luck to all competitors.

THE STORK HAS ARRIVED!

Congratulations to Camillus & Katy Croke, Garranlea, New Inn on the birth of their firstborn son Jesse. A bouncing baby boy at 9lbs. Wishing them all every health and happiness.

LOTTO

results from Saturday October 15 nos are 9, 21, 28 & 31. NO WINNER (s) Lucky Dips x 4: Mary O’Mara, Mary O’Donnell, Tara Stafford & Peter Foley entered into a monthly draw for €500 on Saturday November 5. Sellers: Ml Purcell, Rockwell Rovers, Rockwell Camogie & PJ Moloney entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday November 5. This week’s Jackpot is €7, 000.

ROCKWELL ROVERS JUVENILE CLUB

It has been a very busy weekend for the juvenile club. We had two teams competing in the U12 Garda Cup last Saturday, with the group in Clonoulty winning it outright. The team in Bansha got beaten in the shield final. Both these teams put up super performances over the last two Saturdays. Well done to the boys & their coaches. Thanks also to the parents for all the driving to training & matches. Our U9’s travelled to Mallow last Saturday to a Munster blitz. Well done to all the boys & girls, every one of them were just fantastic and what great teamwork they all showed. It was a great blitz to finish off the year even with the terrible weather we had. We want to say a big thank you to our U15 club player, Kieran Moloney who was our young whistler, he was excellent and was very fair to all the players, much appreciated Kieran. Again, a big thank you to all the parents for traveling. It was great to see the support from everyone!!

TOM CUSACK CUP

Congratulations to our Seniors who have retained the Tom Cusack Cup, two years in a row after defeating Killenaule last Saturday October 15 at Clonmel Sportsfield. Final score Rockwell Rovers 2:14, Killenaule 0:6. Well done to the management team of Stephen Quirke, Tommy Flynn, Dermot O’Brien, Gerry Ryan, Padraig O’Connor and all the players. A big thanks to all the supporters.

SINCERE SYMPATHY

Eileen Whelan, Springfield, Clerihan who died peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff at Bramleigh Lodge, Cahir. Predeceased by her mother Ellen, her aunt Alice and uncle David. Eileen is mourned and sadly missed by her neighbours and friends. May she rest in Peace.

SPOOKFEST

Our Spookfest is back. New Inn village is holding its annual Scarecrow competition from Sunday, Oct 23. It’s that time again where you need to get the thinking caps on and display your scarecrow creation in the village of New Inn. On Sunday 23, we are taking names and registering your masterpieces from 2-4pm in the Gaa field. We will also be selling tickets for the Kiddies disco which will be in the New Inn Community Centre on the bank holiday Monday, Oct 31 from 3-5pm. We’ll need as many scarecrows as possible lining our village and roads so we can get the village buzzing. We are calling all our families, groups of people, townlands, schools, players from teams, clubs etc. in the parish but also from outside the parish (all are welcome) to get together and create a masterpiece of a scarecrow of any theme you wish. Please keep an eye on our Facebook page, “New Inn festival” Spookfest, for further updates. If anyone needs more information, please contact Anita on 087 6505889.

LOTTO 

results from Saturday October 8, nos are 11, 20, 26 & 28 NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Sean Looby, John & Jodi McMahon, Mary Hyland & Tony Monaghan and Cliona Farrell entered into a monthly draw for €500 on Saturday November 5. Sellers: Ml Purcell, Colm Heaney and Rockwell Rovers x 2 entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday November 5. This week’s Jackpot is €6,800.

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Winners last Wednesday October 5, were Philomena Ryan / Philip Ryan with 11 games and joint runners up were Paddy Freaney / Mgt Quinlan and Ml Murphy / Jimmy Looby with 10 games each. Well done all. Cards on every Wednesday night at the Old School, Knockgraffon at 8.30pm sharp. All are welcome.

THANK YOU 

Catherine Ryan along with South Tipp Hospice would like to thank everyone who supported the coffee morning held recently in Templeniery Church, Bansha. A fantastic €1,713 was raised. Thanks to all who supported the event, sponsored raffle prizes and who helped out on the day. Your support was very much appreciated!

NEW INN TENNIS CLUB

The club will hold its annual Lena Rice Tournament from Monday October 17 to Sunday October 23 (inclusive).  We are looking forward to a great few days of tennis and the best of luck to all competitors. New Inn Tennis Club are proud to acknowledge and congratulate one of its stalwart members; Eileen Hally on her selection to represent Munster in the Senior Interprovincials held in Galway recently.

CLIMB FOR MENINGITIS RESEARCH 

Pictured here is Patrick (aka Pa) Hickey on the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. Pa along with other students from UL did the climb recently in aid of the Meningitis Research Foundation. Pa is a local lad from Outrath, Cahir, son of Breeda & Jim Hickey. Well done to Pa and we wish him all the best in his endeavours.