Month: September 2023

KNOCKGRAFFON/LAGGANSTOWN COMMUNITY ALERT
will hold their annual fundraising walk on Sunday 1st October. We will
meet at Lagganstown handball alley at 2 o’clock and walk to Ballycarron
bridge and return by the same route. Those participating do so at their
own risk. Light refreshments will be available.Donations may be given to
Padraig FitzGerald, Tony Keating, Eileen Riordan or any committee
member. You may also donate online at community alerts.ie. We hope you
support us as we need to raise some funds to keep the service running for
the year ahead.

COFFEE MORNING
A coffee morning will be held in the beautiful Templeneiry Church, Bansha
on Sunday October 1st from 9.30am to 12 noon. All proceeds go to South
Tipperary Hospice. Please join us for a cuppa, raffle, and a chat.  All are
welcome. Your support would be much appreciated.

WOMANS GROUP
CIRCUIT TRAINING continues every Monday evening at 7pm for seven
weeks, cost €10 per class. Please book with Mary Frances, text or ring mbl no 087 7595512 for more info. BOWLS returns on Wednesday mornings at
9.45am to 11.15am in the NICC. All are welcome!

CALLING ALL POTENTIAL ARTISTS IN THE TIPPERARY AREA.
Have you ever dreamed of painting and drawing but just don’t know
where to begin? No experience necessary. Teen and adult drawing and
painting classes with me, Mary Cassidy, artist and art tutor in the New Inn
Community Centre: Adult Beginner Improver Drawing and Painting 6-
week course this Thursday 28 Sept -10am to 12pm, €150. Adult
Beginner Improver Drawing and Painting 6-week course from Thurs 28
Sept- 7pm to 9pm €150.To book contact Mary Cassidy on 0868244280 or
email [email protected].

25 CARD DRIVE, OLD SCHOOL, KNOCKGRAFFON
Winners on Wednesday September 20 with 11 games were Chas Keane /
Sean Spillane and joint runners up with 9 games each were Jim Meskell /
Tim Joe McGrath and Teresa Breen / Betty Ryan. Table prizes went to Kitty
Slattery / Sheila Slattery and Mary Ann Healy / Eileen White. Well done
all. Cards start at 8.30pm and all are welcome.

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO 

results from Saturday September 23, nos are 05, 10, 18 & 21- NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Breeda Bell, Mary Ryan (Rosegreen), Margaret Ryan (Toddy) & Elaine Moloney entered into September monthly draw for €500 on Saturday October 1. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers x 2, MF Barron & Jimmy Looby entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday October 1.  This week’s Jackpot is €9,000.

SINCERE SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO THE FOLLOWING FAMILIES

Doherty family, Knockgraffon on the passing of Joe. Predeceased by his wife Mary, grandson Cormac, brothers Fr. Richard and Pat, he will be very sadly missed by his loving son Tom, daughters Helen, Colette and Michelle, brother Micky, grandchildren Joey, Ciara, Daniel, Tom and Conor, sons in law Paudie and Donal, daughter in law Margaret, extended family, neighbours and friends.

O’Connor family Blackrock, Co. Dublin, late of New Inn. J.J. (John) beloved husband and best friend of Cliona, loving and devoted father of Fiona and Emma Jane.  Sadly missed by his wife, daughters, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, former pupils and staff of Gonzaga College and a wide circle of friends, especially Arnie. Also remembering his late parents Sonnie and Hettie, brothers Peter, Gerard, Fr. Noel and Tom.

May they rest in peace.

CASHEL NEW INN HOCKEY NEWS

Cashel New Inn Hockey Club are extremely proud of our three members who have been selected to play for Munster Hockey. Miah Bourke and Aoife Kavanagh have been selected for the u18 Munster squad. Lily Kavanagh has been selected to play with the u16 Munster squad.
Massive congratulations to these fantastic girls. Cashel New Inn Hockey Club are so proud of their achievement and wish them every success with Munster Hockey!

THANK YOU

Cashel Day Care Centre would like to thank everyone who attended their fundraising concert recently. There was a huge support from New Inn, and this is greatly appreciated.

WOMANS GROUP

CIRCUIT TRAINING continues every Monday evening at 7pm for seven weeks, costing €50. Please book with Mary Frances, text or ring mbl no 087 7595512 for more info. BOWLS returns on Wednesday mornings at 9.45am to 11.15am in the NICC. All are welcome!

COFFEE MORNING 

A coffee morning will be held in Templeneiry Church, Bansha on Sunday October 1st from 9.30am to 12 noon. All proceeds go to South Tipperary Hospice. Please join us for a cuppa, raffle, and a chat.  All are welcome. Your support would be much appreciated.

JOB VACANCY:

General Manager needed at Cahir Day Care Centre. No experience required, training provided. Full-time or part-time options available. Hours are 10am-4pm, 5 days a week. Apply by emailing [email protected] or posting to The Manager, Cahir Day Centre, St Mary Rd, Cahir. Deadline: 25th Sept 2023.

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

results from Sat Sept 16th nos are 05, 10, 23 & 25 NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Sandra Shortiss, Joan Gallagher, Yvonne Lonergan, Isobel & David Lynch entered into September monthly draw for €500 on Saturday October 1. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers, Sandra English & PJ Moloney x 2 entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday October 1. This week’s Jackpot is €8,800.

BLOOD DONATION DATES

The demand from hospitals continues to rise. Current hospital blood requirement is nearly 6% higher than requirements this time last year. Donors of all blood types are welcome, and we are in need of type O Negative & B Negative. O Negative donors are often called ‘universal donors’ because anyone can receive the red blood cells from their donations, and it can be used for emergency transfusions. Ballykisteen Hotel -Monday 18th, Tuesday 19th, Wednesday 20 Sept, from 4.50pm to 8.10pm, New Donors welcome. Please call 1800 222 111 for an appointment.

CALLING ALL POTENTIAL ARTISTS IN THE TIPPERARY AREA.

Have you ever dreamed of painting and drawing but just don’t know where to begin? No experience necessary..teen and adult drawing and painting classes with me, Mary Cassidy, artist and art tutor in the New Inn Community Centre: Adult Beginner Improver Drawing and Painting 6-week course from Thursday 28 Sept -10am to 12pm, €150. Adult Beginner Improver Drawing and Painting 6-week course from Thurs 28 Sept- 7pm to 9pm €150.To book contact Mary Cassidy on 0868244280 or email [email protected]

25 CARD DRIVE, OLD SCHOOL, KNOCKGRAFFON

Winners on Wednesday September 13 with 10 games were Mags O’Dwyer/Mas Loughnane and there was eight lots of runners up, first time ever : brothers Billy / Vincent Phelan, Kitty Peters / Jim O’Donnell, Cathy O’Gorman /Phil O’Connor, Frank Gubbins /Mattie Boyle, Patsy Hartigan / Jim Whelan, Anne Dowling/Dick Lonergan, Liam Harty / John Cooney, Mary Anne Healy / Eileen White.   Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm and all are welcome.

CLOTHES COLLECTION – DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

New Inn community centre continues its fundraising clothes collection on Thursday and Friday, Sept 14 and 15 from 6pm to 7pm. If you cannot make it before Friday Sept 15, please contact Esther on 086 3583719 or Paddy on 086 8602979 to make alternative arrangements for collection. Thank you for your support and taking the time and effort to support us as this will be our main fundraiser for the year.

WOMANS GROUP

BOWLS starting this Wednesday, September 13 at 9.45am to 11.15am in the NICC. For more info contact Mary Frances, text, or ring mbl no 087 7595512.  All are welcome!

KNOCKGRAFFON ICA 

Meeting on this Wednesday September 13 at 2pm in the Old School House, Knockgraffon. (Please note earlier time)

ART CLASSES

Calling all potential artists in the Tipperary area … have you ever dreamed of painting and drawing but just do not know where to begin? No experience necessary. teen and adult drawing and painting classes with me, Mary Cassidy, artist and art tutor in the following location: New Inn Community Centre, New Inn, Co. Tipperary: Adult Beginner Improver Drawing and Painting 6 week course from Thursday 28th September 10am to 12pm €150 Adult Beginner Improver Drawing and Painting 6 week course from Thursday 28th September 7pm to 9pm €150 To book contact Mary Cassidy on 0868244280 or email [email protected]

WIN A CAR

Win a Volkswagen ID4 is a major fundraising initiative where Rockwell Rovers GAA club are raffling a new full electric VWID4 worth over €50,000. Tickets are €25 each and can be purchased from any club member or on our new dedicated website www.winavwid4.ie. All funds raised will go towards paying for the Astro Turf development, walkway, and lights for both as well as planning for future club development.

BONUS DRAW 

Bonus draw last Sunday evening and we want to say Congratulations to Bob Carlson, Cork who purchased his tickets online, winner of 10 free car tickets in our recent https://winavw id4.ie Bonus Draw.

 LET’S GET WALKING 

Tipperary Sports Partnership in association with Suil Eile are facilitating ‘    an 8-week walking programme. This programme starts this Wednesday 13th September at 11.30am. The walks will be led each week by a qualified walking tutor.

The cost of the programme is €10 + online booking fee.

Booking is through www.tipperarysports.ie or call 052 616 6201.

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SOUTH TIPPERARY WOMEN’S MINI MARATHON TO BE HELD IN CAHIR THIS AUTUMN

Cahir Meet & Train in association with The 2 Johnnies are delighted to host The 2 Johnnies South Tipperary Women’s Mini Marathon, Sunday September 24 at 11am. All proceeds of this event will be donated to two local charities Little Blue Heroes’ and Women’s Domestic Violence. Closing date for online registration is 20th September at midnight. No registrations will be taken on the day of the event. Prizes on the day for the first five overall winners are also categorical prizes for the first three. Also, a prize for the best fancy dress on the day. This is an opportunity for the men to join the ladies and dress up!!!!

€15 Online Registrations – itsyourrace.com

TIPPERARY GAA DRAW

Congratulations to club member Eddie Golden, Garrandee on winning €2000 in the Tipperary GAA weekly draw and promoter PJ Moloney receives €300. Well done!

KNOCKGRAFFON 25 CARD DRIVE

Joint Winners last Wednesday, September 6 were Jimmy Looby / Ml Murphy and Jim Phelan / Patsy Hartigan with 11 games. Table prizes to Donal O’Dwyer / Cyril O’Dwyer and Ann Dowling / Dick Lonergan. Well done to all. Cards start at 8.30pm. All are welcome.

OPEN DAY

Grace Durkan, Durkan Opticians, The Square, Cahir (formerly Smith O’Mahony) and her partner Niall, our new owners are having an open day on Friday morning September 15 to mark the new ownership. Refreshments served and all clients new and old very welcome.

GENTLE REMINDER 

CASHEL DAY CARE CENTRE FUNDRAISING CONCERT 

On in Brú Ború Cultural Centre, Cashel this evening Wednesday September 6 featuring Des Willoughby, Molly O’Connell, Eddie Golden and Fr Bobby Fletcher with special guest Orla Hickey. Tickets are now on sale from the Day Care Centre – on 062 63288 and Bru Boru on 062 61122. Tickets €25, doors open at 7.30pm, show at 8pm. MC is Jimmy O’Farrell, also raffle on the night. Your support is much appreciated!

 

KNOCKGRAFFON ICA 

Meeting on Wednesday September 13 at 2pm in the Old School House, Knockgraffon. (Please note earlier time)

 

TIPPERARY GAA DRAW

Congratulations to club member Andy O’Dwyer, Knockahollow on winning €500 in the Tipperary GAA weekly draw.

 

ART CLASSES

Calling all potential artists in the Tipperary area … have you ever dreamed of painting and drawing but just don’t know where to begin? No experience necessary .. teen and adult drawing and painting classes with me, Mary Cassidy, artist and art tutor in the following locations: Cahir Arts, Castle Street, Cahir, Co. Tipperary : Teenage Art Class 6 week course from Wednesday 27th September 2023 4.30pm to 6pm €120 Adult Beginner Improver Drawing and Painting 6 week course from Wednesday 27th September 2023 6.30pm to 8.30pm €150 Adult Beginner Improver Drawing and Painting 6 week course from Friday 29th September 11am to 1pm €150 New Inn Community Centre, New Inn, Co. Tipperary: Adult Beginner Improver Drawing and Painting 6 week course from Thursday 28th September 10am to 12pm €150 Adult Beginner Improver Drawing and Painting 6 week course from Thursday 28th September 7pm to 9pm €150 To book contact Mary Cassidy on 0868244280 or email [email protected]

 

 

LET’S GET WALKING 

Tipperary Sports Partnership in association with Suil Eile are facilitating ‘    an 8-week walking programme.

This programme starts on Wednesday 13th September at 11.30am.

The walks will be led each week by a qualified walking tutor.

The cost of the programme is €10 + online booking fee.

Booking is through www.tipperarysports.ie or call 052 616 6201.

‘        ‘

KNOCKGRAFFON 25 CARD DRIVE

Winners last Wednesday, September 30 were John Cooney and Liam Harty on 11 games and three runners up were Pakie Hyland / Dan Costigan, Phil Ryan (Ollie’s)/ Philip Ryan and Jim Phelan / Patsy Hartigan. Table prizes to Pat O’Rourke / Cyril O’Dwyer and Paddy Freeney / Mgt Quinlan. Well done to all. Cards start at 8.30pm. All are welcome.

 

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

results from Saturday September 2:  nos are 02, 08, 11 & 21 NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Lisa O’Connor, Sue Harnett, Seamus Houlihan & James Devitt entered into September monthly draw for €500 on Sat 01st Oct. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers x 2, Ollies Bar & Sandra English entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Sat, 01st Oct. Next week’s Jackpot is €8, 400. Congratulations to August’s lucky dip monthly winner of €500 Sean Looby. Seller Micheal Purcell winning. €100.

SOUTH TIPPERARY WOMEN’S MINI MARATHON TO BE HELD IN CAHIR THIS AUTUMN

Cahir Meet & Train in association with The 2 Johnnies are delighted to host The 2 Johnnies South Tipperary Women’s Mini Marathon, Sunday September 24 at 11am. All proceeds of this event will be donated to two local charities Little Blue Heroes’ and Women’s Domestic Violence.  Closing date for online registration is 20th September at midnight.  No registrations will be taken on the day of the event. Prizes on the day for the first 5 overall winners are also categorical prizes for the first three.  Also, a prize for the best fancy dress on the day.  This is an opportunity for the men to join the ladies and dress up!!!!

€15 Online Registrations – itsyourrace.com

 

WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS 

to Stephen Boland and Amy Purcell from Holy Cross who got married recently at Holy Cross Abbey with reception at Langton’s Hotel, Kilkenny. Stephen is the youngest son of PJ & Esther Boland, New Inn. We wish them every health and happiness for the future !

GAA NEWS

Congratulations to our U13 team who defeated  Lattin Cullen in the West U13 D Final in Solohead by 1 goal on Saturday September 2.

This was kindly sponsored by Martin O’Dwye, family Butchers, Cashel.

Pictured here

Back Row: L-R Coaches Fran Stafford, Sean Moloney, John Fitzgerald, Don Moloney & Tommy Buckley.

Middle Row L – R: Ryan Fitzgerald, Adam Ryan, Conor Moloney, Daniel O’Brien, Rory Shanahan, Tom Doherty, Jack Donnelly (Capt), Cian White, Oisin McGivern, Ollie Hennessy, Fionn O’Dwyer.

Front Row L -R :John Ed O’Connor, Harry Stafford, Cormac Durkan, Patrick O’Reilly, Richard Fitzgerald, Lorcan Kelly, Luke Fitzgerald.