Month: December 2022

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Winners last Wednesday, December 21 with 13 games were Chris Noonan /Kevin Farrell and runners up with 10 games were table prizes to Kitty Slattery / Sheila Slattery. Well done all. Cards continue over the festive season i.e., this Wednesday December 28 at the Old School, Knockgraffon at 8.30pm sharp.   The committee would like to take this opportunity to wish all the players a Happy & Holy Christmas and good health and good luck for all in the New Year.

RAMBLING HOUSE 

In Ollies Bar, New Inn on Thursday Jan 5 at 8.30.pm. Music, Song and Storytelling etc. All are welcome.

PARISH LINKS 

This year Parish links are selling lines and you have a chance to win a beautiful hamper which is on display at The Shop, New Inn. This is their only fundraising this year. The Parish Links committee organises the Christmas party for the senior members of our community each year.  The Christmas party will be held this year in New Inn Community Centre on Sun Jan 8, 2023, starting at 12.30. This promises to be a great day with music being played by our own Eddie Golden.

NEW INN KNOCKGRAFFON PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL 2022 -2025

Julie Tobin (087 627 1030), Fr. Bobby Fletcher (086 192 7455), Ken Collins (087 127 5856), Irene Fogarty (087 662 9438), John Hally (087 190 2092), Anne Clifford (086 366 0131), Michele Nugent (086 856 5358), Sue Harnett (086 861 4394), Lisa Marnane (087 887 2442), Michael. J. Boland (086 032 3860), Anne Dalzell, Nicola Moore.

CHURCH OFFERING BOXES

are available in both churches for collection. If you cannot locate your box, please contact Fr. Bobby or any member of the Parish Council. The parish Council wants to thank all Parishioners for their help and support throughout the year. We wish you all a Happy Christmas and a peaceful and holy and Happy New year

SENIOR GAA CLUB AGM

The annual general meeting of Rockwell Rovers GAA club will be held in the NICC on Sunday 15 January at 2.30pm.

TIPPERARY G.A.A. YEARBOOK NOW ON SALE

The Tipperary G.A.A. Yearbook is now available in Cashel (Halls and Ely’s) or in Cahir (Dolan’s Super Valu or Sampson’s). It includes the achievements of Rockwell Rovers and some joint ventures with our near neighbour, Rosegreen.  One of the sections of the book that is read with interest and a little sadness is the “Friends we Lost” obituary notices of the many Gaels who passed away during 2022. As usual there are many, fine people, men, and women, who contributed significantly to the G.A.A. during their lifetimes. All this, over two hundred pages, for €15.

LOTTO 27/12/2022

Lotto results – numbers drawn 5, 14, 15 ,18 – No Winner – lucky dips Nelly Joy, Cashel, Mary O Donnell(address to be confirmed) Racgel Kilgallen & Gerry Heenan – to be entered in dec €500 draw which takes place next week. Sellers – Ml Purcell & Rockwell Rovers – next weeks jackpot €9000- thank you for your support
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Congratulations to the following prize winners in Xmas Rockwell Rovers Package members draw – Don & Denise Moloney – Fitzgeralds Woodlands Hotel Break , Martina & Kieran Durkin – meal for 2 Cahir House Hotel, Gerry & Anne Heenan – meal for 2 Deansgrove Restaurant Dundrum , Dan & Siobhan Cronin – Morriseys Supervalue Cashel hamper , Dermot & Maria O Brien- Centenary Co- op Cashel Voucher & Powerfleet Tool , Elaine & Matty Cummins Senator Windows Wine, Chocolates & Diary – thank you all for supporting Rockwell Rovers & thanks to the sponsors for the prizes

TAIZÉ SERVICE

A penitential service will take place this Thursday evening December 22 at 7pm in New Inn church in conjunction with Taizé prayer service i.e., from 7pm to 7.45pm.

CHURCH OFFERING BOXES

are available in both churches for collection. If you cannot locate your box, please contact Fr. Bobby or any member of the Parish Council. The parish Council wants to thank all Parishioners for their help and support throughout the year. We wish you all a Happy Christmas and a peaceful and holy and Happy New year

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES

CHRISTMAS EVE in New Inn church at 6pm and 8pm in Knockgraffon church.

CHRISTMAS DAY in Knockgraffon church at 9.30am and 11.30am in New Inn.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL

Wants to thank all who contributed and helped in any way with the Church Gate collections held in New Inn and Knockgraffon recently. Many thanks to our collectors Phil & Sandra, Donal & Tom. Your support is much appreciated!

PARISH LINKS 

This year Parish links are selling lines and you have a chance to win a beautiful hamper which is on display at The Shop, New Inn. This is their only fundraising this year. The Parish Links committee organises the Christmas party for the senior members of our community each year.  The Christmas party will be held this year in New Inn Community Centre on Sun Jan 8, 2023, starting at 12.30. This promises to be a great day with music being played by our own Eddie Golden.

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

results from Saturday December 17 nos are 12, 16, 17 & 29 NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Catriona Ryan, Cashel, Marie Walsh, New Inn, John & Liz Hally and Orla, Fiona, Eimear & Máiréad Peters, Whiteland entered into December monthly draw for €500 on Saturday January 7. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers x 3 & Mary Frances Barron entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, January 7. This week’s Jackpot is €8,800 and the draw will take place on Tuesday December 27.

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Winners last Wednesday, December 14 with 13 games were Jim Meskell/Tim Joe McGrath and runners up were PJ Boland/Joe Murphy with 12 games. Table prizes to Roseanne Carew/Noel White and Cathy O’Gorman/Phil O’Connor. Well done all. Cards on every Wednesday night at the Old School, Knockgraffon at 8.30pm sharp. All are welcome. Christmas party night is this Wednesday, December 21, so please come along and join in the festive spirit. Cards continue over the Xmas season, i.e., Wednesday December 28. The committee would like to take this opportunity to wish all the players a Happy & Holy Christmas and good health and good luck for all in the New Year.

SCOIL MHUIRE GAN SMÁL

would like to thank everyone who supported their show last Wednesday night. €2,670.00 was raised for school funds. Thanks to those who attended, to our sponsors, to those who donated spot prizes, to the Parents Association, to Fr. Bobby, to the staff and most importantly to the pupils themselves who performed brilliantly on the night.

THANK YOU

On behalf of the Ryan family, Clonmel Rd, New Inn, they cannot thank everyone enough for your help while in Australia. They got support from all over the world which includes America, England and Australia. They will be forever grateful to you. It is still a long way to go and a lot of uncertainty, but thankfully, Nicola is doing really well…. life is such a delicate thing and things can be turned upside down in a heartbeat. They are truly grateful and send best wishes to everyone.

NEW INN BOYS SCHOOL

Sincere thanks to each and every one of you for the enormous support for the boy’s Christmas shows held recently in the NICC. Almost €2,300 was raised which would not be possible without all of your generous donations. Massive thanks to all who helped behind the scenes as well. Congratulations to all the staff on the amazing performances and the fact that the boys really enjoyed themselves. Míle buíochas go léir.

SENIOR GAA CLUB AGM

The annual general meeting of Rockwell Rovers GAA club will be held in the NICC on Sunday 15 January at 2.30pm.

TIPPERARY G.A.A. YEARBOOK NOW ON SALE

The Tipperary G.A.A. Yearbook is now available in Cashel (Halls and Ely’s) or in Cahir (Dolan’s Super Valu or Sampson’s). It includes the achievements of Rockwell Rovers and some joint ventures with our near neighbour, Rosegreen.  One of the sections of the book that is read with interest and a little sadness is the “Friends we Lost” obituary notices of the many Gaels who passed away during 2022. As usual there are many, fine people, men, and women, who contributed significantly to the G.A.A. during their lifetimes. All this, over two hundred pages, for €15. This also would make an ideal Christmas stocking filler for all the avid Gaels out there.

JOHN DEVEREUX

Rockwell Rovers GAA Club would like to send their sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John (aka the Brick) Devereux, Talloon, New Inn. John died peacefully at his cousin Freddie Sweeney’s residence Mortlestown, Killenaule. John was always a great supporter of our club. John played Club Minor in 1957 and was on the winning Rockwell Rovers West & County Football team in 1963, the clubs first county title in an adult competition. Ar dheis Dé go raibh an anam.

PATRICK (PAT) HALLEY

Rockwell Rovers GAA Club would like to extend their sincere sympathies to Mrs Eileen Halley, Springfield and family. Pat passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family after an illness borne with courage and dignity. Sadly missed by his wife Eileen, children Oliver, Kevin, Margaret (Daly), Bridget (Heaney), Pat and Paul, his nineteen adored and treasured grandchildren and extended families. He was always a great supporter of the club and a proud father to his sons every time they put on the blue jersey. May he rest in peace.

ROCKWELL ROVERS JUVENILE

The Juvenile AGM was held on Saturday December 10 in the clubhouse. The Chairman Thomas Buckley welcomed everyone. The following officers were either elected or returned Chairman: Thomas Buckley, Secretary: Elaine Cummins, Treasurer: Peter Farrell. PRO: Elaine Cummins, Children’s Officer: Anita O’Dwyer. School Liaison Officer, Coaching Officer, Assistant Secretary, Manager/selectors of various teams to be appointed at Adjourned AGM. Votes of sympathy were extended to families of members who passed away during the year. Date for the Adjourned meeting will be confirmed in the New Year.

SCOIL MHUIRE GAN SMAL

Primary school is holding a Christmas Show in the Parish Church this Wednesday December 14 at 7pm in conjunction with the Parents Association. All pupils will be involved.

This is a fundraising event for the school. Tickets will cost €10 per adult and these need to be purchased in advance (Children are free). There will also be a monster raffle with some wonderful prizes to be won. Raffle tickets cost €5 for 3 strips. No raffle tickets will be sold on the night of the show. Tickets for the show and raffle may be bought through your child’s class teacher or through the office. Sinead Boland (087 9546089) and Isobel Lynch (087 7723538) will also have tickets available to purchase.

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

Celebrate the season with New Inn Voices and guests for “Carols by Candlelight” this Saturday December 17 at 8pm at the Church of Our Lady Queen, New Inn. Door collection for Parish church and New Inn Voices. Please bring battery candles.

LAGGANSTOWN CHRISTMAS CRIB

Lagganstown’s 10th Annual Christmas Blessing takes place this Sunday, December 18 at 7:00pm. To help mark this milestone we are launching and selling Lagganstown 2023 Calendar and we will also have plenty of music, poetry & song. Santy is set to arrive in style (the sort of style that hasn’t been seen in these parts before and unlikely to be seen again) so it is set to be a most special and memorable one. Cuan Saor will also be in attendance, and we kindly ask you to support this great cause on the night. Cuan Saor, a women’s refuge centre based in Clonmel is a free and confidential service for women and children experiencing domestic violence. You are invited to donate some non-perishable food (e.g., tea bags, cereals, jams, canned food i.e., beans, peas, dried fruit, soup etc). All are welcome and your continued support is very much appreciated to keep this tradition of ours alive.

PARISH LINKS 

This year Parish links are selling lines and you have a chance to win a beautiful hamper which is on display at The Shop, New Inn. Please support the lines for sale in The Shop or from any committee member. This is their only fundraising this year. The Parish Links committee organises the Christmas party for the senior members of our community each year.  In the past you have been very helpful, and your support is much appreciated. Date for your diary – the Christmas party will be held this year in New Inn Community Centre on Sunday January 8, 2023, starting at 12.30. This promises to be a great day with music being played by our own Eddie Golden. If there are any newcomers to the parish or if anyone knows anyone who would be interested in going to the Christmas party, please contact Esther on 0863583719 or Mgt on 052 7462132 or any committee member asap as invitations for the party will be sent in the post before Xmas.

MARLHILL OPEN FARM

Are doing Santa again at the farm this year from this Wednesday December 7 to Wednesday December 21 with every morning from 9am to 12 noon reserved for special needs guests and groups. Check out their Facebook page “Marlhill Open Farm” for more info.

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Winners last Wednesday, December 7 with 11 games were Donal O’Dwyer / Sandra English and runners up were Kitty Slattery / Sheila Slattery with 10 games. Well done all. Cards on every Wednesday night at the Old School, Knockgraffon at 8.30pm sharp. All are welcome. Xmas party night is next Wednesday, December 21 so please come along and join in the festive spirit.  The committee would like to take this opportunity to wish all the players a Happy & Holy Christmas and good health and good luck for all in the New Year.

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES

CHRISTMAS EVE in New Inn church at 6pm and 8pm in Knockgraffon church.

CHRISTMAS DAY in Knockgraffon church at 9.30am and 11.30am in New Inn.

Anyone looking for Anniversary mass or Christenings please contact Fr Bobby on (086) 192 7455. The parish Council wishes to thank all Parishioners for their help and support throughout the year.  We wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and holy and Happy New year.

CHURCH OFFERING BOXES

are available in both churches for collection. If you can’t locate your box, please contact Fr. Bobby or any member of the Parish Council. Thank you for your continued support to the Parish.

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

results from Saturday December 10 nos are 8, 15, 21, 25. NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Fergus Bell, Pat & Mary Halloran, Sinead Heaney, Christy Clifford entered into Dec monthly draw for €500 on Sat Jan 7. Sellers: Sandra English, Ml Purcell, Colm Heaney & Rockwell Rovers entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, January 7. Next week’s Jackpot is €8, 600.

NEW INN LIGHTS UP

Pictured here Philly Fahey with her grandchildren Sean and Conor along with guest of honour Santy Claus who turned on the lights on the living Tree at the Grotto, in the heart of the Village, New Inn. Well done to the New Inn Tidy town and the Christmas Cheer committees who organised the event.

PARISH LINKS 

This year Parish links are selling lines and you have a chance to win a beautiful hamper which is on display at The Shop, New Inn. Please support the lines for sale in The Shop or from any committee member. This is their only fundraising this year. The Parish Links committee organises the Christmas party for the senior members of our community each year.  In the past you have been very helpful, and your support is much appreciated. The draw for the Hamper will take place on Saturday January 7 at 2pm in the Shop. The hamper contains ordinary food stuff along with some goodies which will come in handy after Christmas. Date for your diary – the Christmas party will be held this year in New Inn Community Centre on Sunday January 8, 2023, starting at 12.30. This promises to be a great day with music being played by our own Eddie Golden. If there are any newcomers to the parish or if anyone knows anyone who would be interested in going to the Christmas party, please contact Esther on 0863583719 or Mgt on 052 7462132 or any committee member asap as invitations for the party will be sent in the post the week before Xmas.

COFFEE MORNING – WOMEN’S GROUP

There is to be a Coffee morning in aid of South Tipp Hospice on Saturday December 10 from 10.30am to 1pm in Barron’s Pub, New Inn. All are welcome. Please support this worthy cause.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL

The annual St Vincent De Paul collection will take place this weekend i.e., Sunday December 11 at both New Inn and Knockgraffon churches. The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) Ireland is part of an international Christian voluntary network dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need. Founded in Ireland in 1844, it helps to foster diverse and inclusive connections, as a Society that is welcoming of people of all faiths and none. Your support would be greatly appreciated!

SANTA COMES TO NEW INN

Santa is taking some time out from his hectic schedule to come to Ollie’s, New Inn this Sunday December 11 at 4pm. A great day is assured with plenty of Christmas cheer!

NEW INN LIGHTS UP 

The switching-on of the lights on the living Christmas tree at the Grotto will be held on Sunday December 11 at 5.30pm. Light refreshments and treats. Ho Ho Ho! it is starting to look a lot like Christmas! All are welcome!

MARLHILL OPEN FARM

Are doing Santa again at the farm this year from this Wednesday December 7 to Wednesday December 21 with every morning from 9am to 12 noon reserved for special needs guests and groups. Check out their Facebook page “Marlhill Open Farm” for more info.

SCOIL MHUIRE GAN SMAL

Primary school is holding a Christmas Show in the Parish Church on Wednesday December 14 at 7pm in conjunction with the Parents Association. All pupils will be involved.

This is a fundraising event for the school. Tickets will cost €10 per adult and these need to be purchased in advance (Children are free). There will also be a monster raffle with some wonderful prizes to be won. Raffle tickets cost €5 for 3 strips. No raffle tickets will be sold on the night of the show. Tickets for the show and raffle may be bought through your child’s class teacher or through the office. Sinead Boland (087 9546089) and Isobel Lynch (087 7723538) will also have tickets available to purchase. We would be grateful for any donations towards the raffle. Items may be dropped into the school or given to Sinead or Isobel.

NEW INN BOYS SCHOOL

The School play will take place on Tuesday December 13 at 7pm in the New Inn Community Centre. A matinee has been added for 11am the same day. There will be a raffle for some beautiful hampers, also teas/coffees/shop on the night. This is a fundraising event for the school and your support is much appreciated.

ROCKWELL ROVERS JUVENILE AGM

Our AGM will take place on Saturday December 10 at 8pm in the Clubhouse. All are welcome/

ROCKWELL ROVERS

Well done to Rockwell / Rosegreen U17 team on winning the U17 football west shield final on Thursday Dec 1 in New Inn against Aherlow in a very competitive game. John Whelton, from West Bord na nOg, presented the shield to Captain Peter Heaney. Well done Peter and all your teammates.

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

results from Sat Dec 3 nos are 14, 22, 26 & 28. NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Patrick Prendergast, Grainne Murphy, Noel Reymond, Ciaran McGrath entered into December monthly draw for €500 on Saturday January 7. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers, Thomas Buckley, Ollie’s, Rockwell Rovers entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, January 7. This week’s Jackpot is €8,400.

Congratulations to November monthly winner – Ann Fanning, Clonmel Rd, Cashel who wins €500. Seller Rockwell Rovers.

LAOCHRA GAEL AWARD

Congratulations to Jimmy Looby, Rockwell Rovers Club President who received his Laochra Gael Award at the Dome, Semple Stadium on Sunday Nov 27 surrounded by his family, grandchildren and friends. Jimmy has dedicated his time to Rockwell Rovers Gaa for over 50 years, a true supporter of the Gaa. We wish Jimmy, his wife Frances and family good health and best wishes for the future.

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Winners last Wednesday November 30 with 14 games are Chris Noonan/Kevin Farrell and runners up with 11 games are PJ Boland/Joe Murphy. Well done all. Cards on every Wednesday night at the Old School, Knockgraffon at 8.30pm sharp. All are welcome. Xmas party night is Wednesday December 21 so please come along and join in the festive spirit.  The committee would like to take this opportunity to wish all the players a Happy & Holy Christmas and good health and good luck for all in the New Year.

SINCERE SYMPATHY 

Sincere sympathies to the Cleary family, Lagganstown, the O’Donnell families Marlhill & Garranlea and the English family, Woodenstown on the sad passing of Rose Cleary. Our thoughts and prayers are with all her children: Siobhan, Mairead, Mary, Paddy, Eileen and Michael, their extended families, her neighbours and friends.  May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy is also extended to Noreen McGrath, Marlhill, New Inn on the sad passing of her husband Paddy. Our thoughts and prayers are with Noreen, daughter Deirdre and son Pat, their extended families, neighbours and friends at this sad time. May he rest in Peace.

NEW INN BOYS NATIONAL SCHOOL

Well done to this super bunch of boys who won their U11 County final against Boherlahan in Clonoulty on Friday November 25. A great display of football on show. Thanks to the teachers in New Inn boys’ school for their continued hard work. Pictured here is Mr Kearney with U11 County winners in the recent Cuman na mBunscol competition.

MEDAL PRESENTATION

Congratulations to our captains collecting their team medals last Sunday at the West Bord na nOg presentation evening in Cappawhite.

Peter Heaney, Hymenstown -captain of the U17B Rockwell /Rosegreen football team that won the shield final and Leon O’Dwyer, Boytonrath – captain of the Rockwell Rover U12B Hurling Garda Cup. Well done to Peter and Leon and all their teammates.