WOMANS GROUP
KEEP FIT CLASSES in the New Inn Community Centre starting on Monday September 9 starting at 7pm for six weeks. For more info you can contact Mary Frances on (087) 759 5512. Don’t forget a bottle of water to keep you hydrated!

BOWLS returns next Wednesday morning i.e. September 4th from 9.45am to 11.15am in the NICC. All are welcome, especially new members!

CLOTHES COLLECTION – DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

The New Inn Community Centre is excited to announce its fundraising clothes collection is back on the following dates: Wednesday, August 28; Thursday, August 29; and September 4, 5, 11, and 12. Collection hours will be from 6pm to 7pm on each of these evenings. For those unable to drop off donations by Monday, September 16, please reach out to Esther at 086 358 3719 or Paddy at 086 860 2979 to arrange an alternative collection. This is a wonderful opportunity to declutter your wardrobes while supporting our community centre. Your contributions will play a vital role in sustaining our activities in the centre. Thank you for your generous support!

KNOCK & LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGE

Bus to Knock on Tuesday September 3, overnight stay in Great Northern Hotel Bundoran, Day retreat on Wednesday September 4 in Lough Derg, Meal in Roscommon on the way home, costing €220 pps.  If you’re interested, please contact Bridget O’Dea on 086-679-27754 for more info.

LAUNCH OF THE UNDERAGE FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISER

Join Friends of Tipperary Football for the launch of the Underage Football Development Fundraiser on Monday evening, Sept 9th, at 7:30pm in Annacarty! We’re thrilled to have Peter Keane, former Kerry football manager and David Power, former Tipperary football manager attending this special event. Mc on the night is Paul Collins. A huge thank you to Con Quinn for making this happen! Along with Con’s pure bred 4 star Angus Heifer, other prizes include : 2 nights B&B for 2 adults & 2 children at Hotel Minella, Clonmel, Overnight stay in Horse & Jockey, Thurles, 2 All Ireland Football Final tickets and 2 All Ireland Hurling Final tickets.  Let’s come together to support our young athletes and help them reach their full potential.

LOURDES PILGRIMAGE IN OCTOBER
This pilgrimage is on 10th October to 14th October 2024. Ryanair flight will leave Dublin Airport for Lourdes @ 16.14 pm on 10th October and return on 14th from Lourdes @ 12.30pm   There are a few places available for further information contact: Bridget O’Dea 086-679-2754. or Fr Martin Murphy. 086-386-8877

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO DRAW

Results from Saturday August 24 – Numbers drawn – 01,11,16 & 19 – NO WINNER(s) Lucky dips x4: Simon Anchell, Anne Fleming, Paddy Turner and Heaney Opticians to be entered into August’s draw with a chance to win €500 Sellers: Rockwell Rovers x 2, Michael Purcell and Colm Heaney in with a chance to win €100. This week’s Jackpot is €3,400. Thank you for your continued support.

SINCEREST SYMPATHY

Is extended to Pio and Lorraine Barry, Ballygearld and the Moloney family Poulmucka on the sad passing of Pio’s mother Grace. Grace Barry (nee Moloney), Ballydoyle, Rosegreen, and formerly of Poulmucka, Clerihan, peacefully at the Woodlands Nursing Home, Dundrum surrounded by her loving family. Grace, beloved wife of the late Dermot and sister of the late Mick and Mary. She will be sadly missed by her loving sons Kevin, Pio and Dermot, daughters Mella, Eleanor and Ann, daughters-in-law Maura, Lorraine and Maggie, sons-in-law Bernard, Finbarr and Philip, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers John, Jimmy, Donal, Ady and Martin, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.

ARM WRESTLING

Tipperary Armwrestling Knockgraffon were thrilled with the public reception to their first event at the Dualla show this year. In conjunction with Northern Ireland Arm wrestling & Grip, the event saw hundreds of visitors to our stall trying grip strength challenges, trying out the sport of Arm wrestling with professionals, and participating in kids challenges with prizes. We were also delighted to host Irish world-rated arm wrestler and former Olympian Adrian O’Dwyer (Leviathan Training, Kilkenny), who refereed and instructed across the event. Many thanks to all involved, especially the organising committee, for a fantastic first showing at the Dualla Show – we look forward to returning next year!

Pictured here at the Dualla Show last Sunday August 25 for the Arm Wrestling & Grip events were

L to R: Fergus English, Gearoid English, Diarmuid English, Finbarr English, Jack Bourke, David Gibson, Adrian O’Dwyer, Cormac English, Cillian English, Stanley Hamilton, Maurice Cullen and Tom Hennessey.

New Inn Notes 17/08/2024

Clothes Collection – Dates for Your Diary

The New Inn Community Centre is excited to announce its fundraising clothes collection is back on the following dates: Wednesday, August 28; Thursday, August 29; and September 4, 5, 11, and 12. Collection hours will be from 6pm to 7pm on each of these evenings. For those unable to drop off donations by Monday, September 16, please reach out to Esther at 086 358 3719 or Paddy at 086 860 2979 to arrange an alternative collection. This is a wonderful opportunity to declutter your wardrobes while supporting our community centre. Your contributions will play a vital role in sustaining our activities in the centre. Thank you for your generous support!

LENA RICE –REMEMBERED DURING HERITAGE WEEK! 

A documentary looking at the life of Lena Rice the only Irish woman to win the Wimbledon singles tennis championship in 1890 will air on next Friday morning August 23 at 11a.m on Tipp Mid-West Radio (F.M 104.8)

The documentary will trace the life and achievements of Helena Bertha Rice known as Lena who is buried in the small family graveyard in the village of New Inn.

Lena is all but forgotten except when the Wimbledon Tennis tournament is played in July each year, or when the Lena Rice Tournament is played in New Inn and neighbouring clubs annually.

The contributors to this programme include Dr. Denis G. Marnane who will speak about the Spring Rice family, Dr. Maeve O’Riordan U.C.C. who lectures in Women’s cultural history and is author of Women of the Irish country house, Marie McMahon curator of Tipperary county Museum of hidden history who will speak about the tennis costume in vogue at the time. Sandra English whose mother Eileen Bell wrote a short history of Lena Rice and other local history books will speak about her mother’s interest in the subject.

Liam O’Gorman who is very involved with the tennis club in New Inn will speak about the legacy that Lena Rice has left. The Programme is produced by Mary Alice O’Connor with editing and technical expertise by Jim Keane.

DUALLA SHOW – THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

The Dualla Show promises a fun-filled day for all ages, featuring livestock, showjumping, machinery, food, live music, and free circus entertainment. With a focus on free children’s activities, it’s an unbeatable family day out. This year, Irish arm wrestling will make an appearance with Super matches featuring Top competitors, Grip-strength challenges, and opportunities for attendees to arm wrestle professionals. Notable participants include IFA World and European champion Adrian O’Dwyer. The headline match pits Ballymena’s Ashley “the Entertainer” Harmsworth against Tipperary’s Cillian “the Terminator” English. The event also welcomes Davy Gibson, a Northern Ireland Hillclimb champion and rising star in arm wrestling and grip competitions, showcasing his impressive skills at over 50 years old. Join us for a day of strength and excitement!

KNOCK & LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGE

Bus to Knock on Tuesday September 3, overnight stay in Great Northern Hotel Bundoran, Day retreat on Wednesday September 4 in Lough Derg, Meal in Roscommon on the way home, costing €220 pps.  If you’re interested, please contact Bridget O’Dea on 086-679-27754 or any of the following:

Bridget O’Driscoll 087-630-5889 Pallasgreen
Donald Kennedy 052-915-6482  Killenaule
Fr Joe Tynan 087-222-5445 Knock long
Maura Ryan 087-242-4033 Upperchurch
Fr Murphy 086-386-8877 Drom / Inch
Ann Hayes 087-976-6520 Clonoulty
Angela Tully 086-857-7838 Two Mile Borris
Margaret O’Dwyer 087-978-5893 Annacarthy
Alice Kennedy 087-611-1850 Templederry

FRIENDS OF TIPPERARY FOOTBALL

Join us for the launch of the Underage Football Development Fundraiser on Monday evening, Sept 9th, at 7:30pm in Annacarty! We’re thrilled to have Peter Keane, former Kerry football manager, attending this special event. A huge thank you to Con Quinn for making this happen! Let’s come together to support our young athletes and help them reach their full potential. Don’t miss out! See you there!

ROCKWELL ROVERS 

Lotto Draw Results from Saturday August 17 drawn – 02, 06, 09 & 31 – NO WINNER(s). Lucky dipsx4:  Tommy & Helena Buckley, Tara Stafford, John A. Strumble & Sean Hogan to be entered into August’s draw with a chance to win €500. Sellers: PJ Moloney, Michael Purcell and Rockwell Rovers x 2 in with a chance to win August’s sellers prize of €100.  This week’s jackpot €3,200. Thank you for your continued support.

LOURDES PILGRIMAGE IN OCTOBER

This pilgrimage is on 10th October to 14th October 2024. Ryanair flight will leave Dublin Airport for Lourdes @ 16.14 pm on 10th October and return on 14th from Lourdes @ 12.30pm   There are a few places available for further information contact: Bridget O’Dea 086-679-2754. or Fr Martin Murphy. 086-386-8877

SINCERE SYMPATHY 

is extended to Pauline & Taylor Ryan, New Inn on the sad passing of Pauline’s mother Nancy Leahy (nee Shelly) in Lancashire, England and formerly of Georgesland, Cashel. Deeply regretted by her partner Ian, daughters Pauline, Marion, Noreen and Bridget, son John and their partners, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family, relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements later. May she rest in Peace.

25 CARD KNOCKGRAFFON

Winners on Wednesday July 31 with 14 games were Patsy Hartigan/Jim Whelan and in second place with 9 games were Phil Ryan (Ollies) / Philip Ryan. Table prizes to Mary Anne Healy/Eileen White and Sean Spillane /Tom Tobin. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm and all are welcome.

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO RESULTS

From Saturday August 3, nos are 4,7,12,23 – no winner – lucky dips x4: Tony & Julia Shorthall, Shane Mc Gonigle, Louise Keating, John Hickey Cahir- sellers Pat Halley, Rockwell Rovers x 2, Ml Purcell all in August draw for €500 and €100. This week’s Jackpot is €2,800. Thank you for your continued support.

CONGRATULATIONS

to July monthly winner, €500 goes to Yvonne Lonergan and seller Rockwell Rovers.

DUALLA SHOW-DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: SUNDAY AUGUST 25

The Dualla Show is a fun-filled day with events and surprises for all ages. Livestock, showjumping, machinery, food, live music, free circus and exhibitors – there’s something to interest everyone. With an emphasis on FREE children’s entertainment the Dualla Show is unbeatable when it comes to an affordable day out for the whole family.

“Irish Arm wrestling will be making an appearance at this year’s Dualla Show in Tipperary. A marquee stand will host Super matches between high-level Irish competitors from around the country, grip-strength challenges with leaderboards and prizes – including weight attempts by Grip world record holders, as well as “have-a-go” tables where attendees can arm wrestle with trained professionals. IFA World and European 105 Right Arm champion Adrian O’Dwyer will also be present at the event, in addition to other nationally rated pullers. We look forward to seeing many of you there on the day to test your strength! “

TIPPERARY CLUB DRAW 

The new Tipperary Clubs Draw 2024 – 2025 commenced on Wednesday July 31.  This year’s draw is the biggest ever with amazing CASH prizes & more. It’s still not too late to purchase your ticket. Please contact Rockwell Rovers PJ Moloney or Mary Newman if you wish to join. If you joined the Friends of Rockwell Rovers package, you are already in! You’ve got to be in it to win it!!Congratulations to Ger Hally, Hymenstown on winning €500 in the first of this year’s Tipperary GAA draw

SINCERE SYMPATHY

Is extended to the O’Halloran Families, Chamberlainstown on the passing of Jim (Seamus) O’Halloran, Greystones, Wicklow and late of Chamberlainstown, New Inn. Our thoughts and prayers go to his wife Janey (nee Coffey), children : Laura, Tracey, Amy and Jack, grandchildren, brothers and sisters : Tom, Alice (Peters), Charlie (Smith), Willie, Sean and the late Mary, extended families, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace