NewInn Notes 20/12/2024

25 CARD KNOCKGRAFFON

Winners on Wednesday December 18 with 14 games were Jim Meskell / Tim Joe McGrath and in second place with 12 games were John Cooney and Liam Harty. Table prizes to Donal O’Dwyer / Cyril O’Dwyer and Angela Barrett / Eileen Howley. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm sharp and all are welcome. Tea & refreshment afterwards. The Christmas Party night was a wonderful success, well done to the Knockgraffon Card committee. Cards continue over the festive season, i.e., Wednesday January 1 at 8.30pm. The committee would like to wish all the players good health and good luck for all in the New Year.

TRACTOR RUN FOR TOMMY ON NEW YEAR’S DAY

Join us for the “Tractor Run for Tommy” on New Year’s Day, with all proceeds going to the Irish Cancer Society. Registration will take place at 11am starting at E25PA09. Following the run, there will be an auction, live music, and refreshments at the Bridge House, Golden. For more information, please contact Garry at 086 252 4528. Additionally, we will remember Tommy Prendergast with a special first anniversary mass on Saturday, December 28, at 6:30pm in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Golden

NEW INN WOMEN’S GROUP CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY

The New Inn Women’s Group is excited to announce the celebration of its 30th anniversary! A special Mass will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 7:30pm in New Inn Church. Everyone is warmly welcomed to join us in this momentous occasion. We look forward to celebrating this milestone together!
Save the Date: Join us for Afternoon Tea on Sunday, January 26, at the New Inn Community Centre. Contact MF Barron for more info.

 

SEEDS OF HOPE

Returning Biodiversity to Our Parishes is a Laudato Si conference for the dioceses of Cashel & Emly, Kerry, Killaloe, and Limerick. In the face of ongoing environmental crises, this conference seeks to inspire parish communities to care more deeply for God’s creation. Join us on Saturday, 25 January 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Springfort Hall, Mallow, Co. Cork. To register, please email [email protected]. A suggested donation of €10 will be collected on the day. “Together, we can sow and nurture the seeds of hope”.

 

BEST WISHES TO DESSIE

We extend our heartfelt wishes to Inspector Dessie Bell as he embarks on the next phase of his life, filled with good health, happiness, and fulfilment. Recently, his 30 years of dedicated service to An Garda Síochána were celebrated and acknowledged at Thurles Garda Station, surrounded by his family, colleagues, and friends. Dessie is the son of the late Eileen Bell and Gerry Bell of Glenagat, New Inn. We are all incredibly proud of his remarkable achievements and contributions to the community!

L to R:pictured here Anne Bradshaw (HSE Disability Services), Commissioner Drew Harris and Inspector Dessie Bell at The Hague recently for the Europol Excellence in Policing Awards for Innovation in Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion.

 

 

FRIENDS OF TIPPERARY FOOTBALL HOSTS SUCCESSFUL DRAW NIGHT

A delightful evening was held at the Annacarthy Community Centre as the Friends of Tipperary Football hosted a successful draw night on Wednesday December 18 featuring a heifer and calf kindly sponsored by Con Quinn. The event, masterfully led by MC Anthony Shelley, welcomed guests and marked the occasion with a speech from Martin Dwyer, the newly elected chairman of the Friends of Tipperary Football. Martin expressed heartfelt gratitude to all attendees, as well as those who sold and purchased tickets to support the initiative. Sandra English, the Public Relations Officer, took a moment to reflect on the history of the Friends of Tipperary Football, praising the dedicated committee members for their relentless efforts. In a touching acknowledgement, she quoted, “Behind every great man is a great woman,” paying tribute to the unwavering support of Con Quinn’s wife, Trish. The evening featured an engaging discussion between Anthony and Philly Ryan, the newly appointed Senior Tipperary football manager. Ryan reminisced about the evolution of the sport since his playing days and shared his excitement about working with the fresh squad he has put together. The draw itself was an exciting affair, with Con Quinn spinning the draw drum while Brian Fox pulled the winning tickets. Special thanks were extended to C-Saw for providing the gazebo throughout the months and to St. Michael’s for the drum. In closing, Anthony expressed his gratitude to everyone involved and offered a strong endorsement of Con Quinn’s generosity. He emphasized the significant positive impact that the proceeds from the event would have on underage football in Tipperary. The results of the draw are as follows: Winner of the pure bred 4 star Angus Heifer & calf is Conor O’Dea, Co. Laois. Mary Noonan, Aherlow won Two nights B & B for two adults and 2 children in Hotel Minella, Clonmel, Mixie O’Dwyer, Donohill won Over night stay in Horse & Jockey Hotel. Brodeen Engineering Fabrications, Tipperary won x2 All Ireland Football tickets, Sean Dalton, O’Dwyer Steel won x2 All Ireland Hurling tickets. Sellers prizes went to Larry Creamer, Michael Power (South), Michael Devlin and Eddie Ryan, all winning one €50 vouchers from Crowe Farm, Dundrum.

Pictured here L to R: Brian Fox, Fearghail McDonnell, Philly Ryan (Tipp Senior Football manager), Con Quinn, Anthony Shelly, Martin Dwyer in Annacarthy last Monday for the Angus Heifer Draw.

Pictured here L to R: Martin Dwyer, John O’Heney, Sean Mulligan, Con Quinn, Fearghail McDonnell, Philly Ryan (Tipp Senior Football manager), Brian Fox and Anthony Shelly in Annacarthy last Monday for the Angus Heifer Draw.

Rrockwell  Rovers Lotto

Lotto Draw results for Saturday 21/12/2024 – Draw took place on Sunday 22/12/2024

Numbers drawn – 09,13,28,31

NO WINNER Lucky dips – Willie Flynn, Eoin Shine, Elaine Moloney and Maeve Cummins to be entered into December’s lucky dip draw with a chance to win €500

Sellers – Rockwell Rovers x 2, Jimmy Looby and Elaine Cummins to be entered into Decmeber’s sellers draw with a chance to win €100

Christmas bonus draw for package members 1st prize €150 Super Value voucher winner Diarmuid Lonergan and 2nd prize wine gift set winner Patrick Prendergast

Next weeks jackpot €6,800 – thank you for your continued support

New Inn Notes 15/12/2024

LAGGANSTOWN CHRISTMAS CRIB

Lagganstown’s 12th Annual Christmas Blessing takes place this Sunday December 22 at 7pm. As a token of the Christmas spirit, you are invited to donate some non-perishable food (e.g. tea bags, beans, soup etc.) and these goods can be placed in Willy the Legend’s donkey cart next to the crib. This food will then be given to “Cuan Saor”, Women’s Refuge Centre, Clonmel. All are welcome and hope to see you on the night when we will be supporting our friends in “Cuan Saor “. Your continued support is very much appreciated to keep this tradition of ours alive.

 

 

PARISH LINKS

The Parish Links are selling lines, and you have a chance to win a beautiful hamper which is on display at The Shop, New Inn. €2 a line and you can also purchase lines from any committee member. The Parish Links committee organises a 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 Sunday January 5, 2025, starting at 12.30. The invitations will be in the post by late December. 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 Mgt on 052 7462132 / 087 6369279 or Eileen on 087 6334381 any committee member. This promises to be a great day with music being played by our own Eddie Golden.

 

 

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.

 

DANGAN GRAVEYARD NOTICE

A recording of the headstones in Dangan graveyard is now available for viewing on the historic graves’ website ‘www.historicgraves.com’. A website which allows visitors to search, and trace loved ones buried in graveyards across Ireland’.

 

25 CARD KNOCKGRAFFON

Winners on Wednesday December 11 with 12 games were Jimmy Looby/ Ml Murphy and in joint second place with 11 games each were Cathy O’Gorman / Phil O’Connor and PJ Boland / Joe Murphy. Table prizes to Tony Donaghy / Ml O’Gorman and Teresa Breen /Betty Ryan. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm sharp and all are welcome. Tea & refreshment afterwards.

 

 

SEEDS OF HOPE

Returning Biodiversity to Our Parishes is a Laudato Si conference for the dioceses of Cashel & Emly, Kerry, Killaloe, and Limerick. In the face of ongoing environmental crises, this conference seeks to inspire parish communities to care more deeply for God’s creation. Join us on Saturday, 25 January 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Springfort Hall, Mallow, Co. Cork. To register, please email [email protected]. A suggested donation of €10 will be collected on the day. “Together, we can sow and nurture the seeds of hope”.

 

 

TIPPERARY G.A.A. YEARBOOK ON SALE THIS WEEK

It includes the achievements of Rockwell Rovers gaa club. 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 2024. As usual there are many, fine people, men, and women, who contributed significantly to the G.A.A. during their lifetimes. All this, over one hundred and fifty pages, for €15. It would make an ideal Christmas stocking filler for any Gaa enthusiast.

 

TIPP DRAW 

Congratulations to Christy Clifford on winning €300 in the Tipp GAA Members (conf) draw held recently at Brosnan’s, Cashel. Well done to all the other winners.

TIPPERARY GAA HISTORIC FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

Tipperary GAA has officially launched a landmark fundraising campaign aimed at enhancing GAA facilities across the county. The campaign features an exciting grand prize: a fully furnished home located in Bregawn, Cashel, valued at €350,000. Alternatively, the winner has the option to receive a cash prize of €300,000. Tickets for this remarkable draw are priced at €100 and can be purchased through the Rockwell Rovers GAA club or via the official ‘Win a House’ website. Notably, €30 from each ticket sold through the club will be retained to support local initiatives. Tickets are currently available through club treasurer Mary Newman or Andy Hennessy. Don’t miss this opportunity to support Tipperary GAA while also entering to win fantastic prizes!

 

THANK YOU!

 The Women’s Group and South Tipp Hospice would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported their recent coffee morning at Barrons Pub in New Inn. The event was a remarkable success, raising an impressive €850 for the hospice. Special thanks are extended to all who sponsored raffle prizes and volunteered their time to help on the day, as well as to Alicia for the beautiful flower arrangements. Congratulations to Mary O’Donnell of New Inn, the lucky winner of the hamper prize.  Additionally, a wonderful night was enjoyed by all at the Christmas party held recently at Bunratty Castle. The New Inn Women’s Group wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and would like to specifically thank Anthony Monaghan and the Cork Prison Officers Social and Charity Club for their generous donation of the fabulous hamper, which enabled us to raise much-needed funds for South Tipperary Hospice.

 

 

Pictured here Breda Culleton (Chairperson Women’s Group), Anthony Monaghan ( hamper sponsored by Cork prison officers social & charity club), Michael O’Donnell ( on behalf of  Mary O’Donnell, Hamper winner) at Barron pub, New Inn

Friends of Tipperary Football 

The Friends of Tipperary Football recently held their Annual General Meeting at Lar na Pairc, Thurles. We are pleased to announce the following elected and returned officials: – President:Eddie Ryan – Chairperson:Martin Dwyer -Secretary:Karol Cuniffe – Treasurer: Sean Mulligan – PRO:Sandra English. We extend our heartfelt thanks to outgoing Chairperson Michael Devlin and PRO Stephen Gleeson for their dedicated service and contributions to the Friends over the years.  Please note that The Underage Development Draw will take place tonight, Wednesday, December 18th, at 8pm in Annacarty Hall. Teas & refreshments. Please help us spread the word! All are welcome!

Rockwell Rovers Lotto 21/12/2024

Lotto Draw results for Saturday 21/12/2024 – Draw took place on Sunday 22/12/2024

Numbers drawn – 09,13,28,31

NO WINNERLucky dips – Willie Flynn, Eoin Shine, Elaine Moloney and Maeve Cummins to be entered into December’s lucky dip draw with a chance to win €500

Sellers – Rockwell Rovers x 2, Jimmy Looby and Elaine Cummins to be entered into Decmeber’s sellers draw with a chance to win €100

Christmas bonus draw for package members 1st prize €150 Super Value voucher winner Diarmuid Lonergan and 2nd prize wine gift set winner Patrick Prendergast

Next weeks jackpot €6,800 – thank you for your continued support

VILLAGE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON 

Join us for a heartwarming community celebration as we switch on the village Christmas tree lights at the Grotto this Friday, December 6th, at 6pm. This festive occasion marks the perfect start to Toy Show night and promises to be a delightful evening. Enjoy the enchanting performances by talented singers from our local primary schools, adding to the joyful atmosphere. We invite everyone to come along for a sing-along and share in a moment of festive magic. Don’t miss this chance to kick off the holiday season together!

HOSPICE MORNING 

Mark your calendars for this Saturday, December 7th, from 11am to 2pm at Barrons, New Inn. Enjoy a delightful flower demonstration from 12 noon to 2pm. Everyone is welcome to come and support this wonderful cause!

ST VINCENT DE PAUL

The annual St Vincent De Paul collection will take place this Sunday December 8 at both New Inn and Knockgraffon churches. The St Vincent de Paul (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!

DANGAN GRAVEYARD NOTICE

A recording of the headstones in Dangan graveyard is now available for viewing on the historic graves’ website ‘www.historicgraves.com’. A website which allows visitors to search, and trace loved ones buried in graveyards across Ireland’.

25 CARD KNOCKGRAFFON

Joint Winners on Wednesday November 27 with 10 games each were Paddy Freaney / Margaret Quinlan, Billy / Vincent Phelan and Cathy O’Gorman / Phil O’Connor. Table prizes to Kitty Byrne /Bernie Farrell and Pat O’Rourke / Willie Crosse. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm sharp and all are welcome. Tea & refreshment afterwards.

NEW INN VOICES PRESENTS “CHRISTMAS IN SONG” 

Join us for a festive evening of music on December 14 at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm) at Rockwell Chapel, Rockwell College. Tickets are €15 and can be purchased at Cashel Dental, Main Street, Cashel; The Shop, New Inn; or from choir members. This concert will support New Inn Voices and the Jack & Jill Foundation. We extend our gratitude to the Tipp County council Art Grant Scheme 2024 for their assistance. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the holiday season through song!

SEEDS OF HOPE

Returning Biodiversity to Our Parishes is a Laudato Si conference for the dioceses of Cashel & Emly, Kerry, Kilkaloe, and Limerick. In the face of ongoing environmental crises, this conference seeks to inspire parish communities to care more deeply for God’s creation. Join us on Saturday, 25 January 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Springfort Hall, Mallow, Co. Cork. To register, please email maria.murphy@trocaire.org. A suggested donation of €10 will be collected on the day. “Together, we can sow and nurture the seeds of hope”.

 

SANTA COMES TO NEW INN 

Santa is taking some time out from his hectic schedule to come to Ollie’s, New Inn on Sunday December 15 from 4pm to 6pm. Meet Santa, a gift for each child, photo opportunity, story stelling, colouring & disco music. Child €5 each, No booking

required. A great day is assured with plenty of Christmas cheer!

 

TIPPERARY GAA HISTORIC FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

Tipperary GAA has officially launched a landmark fundraising campaign aimed at enhancing GAA facilities across the county. The campaign features an exciting grand prize: a fully furnished home located in Bregawn, Cashel, valued at €350,000. Alternatively, the winner has the option to receive a cash prize of €300,000. Tickets for this remarkable draw are priced at €100 and can be purchased through the Rockwell Rovers GAA club or via the official ‘Win a House’ website. Notably, €30 from each ticket sold through the club will be retained to support local initiatives. Tickets are currently available through club treasurer Mary Newman or Andy Hennessy. Additionally, the first Bonus Draw is scheduled for December 15, where lucky winners will have the chance to win a luxurious two-night hotel break in Ireland, along with €1,000 in spending money. Don’t miss this opportunity to support Tipperary GAA while also entering to win fantastic prizes!

 

LOTTO DRAW RESULTS

Numbers drawn – 1, 7, 9 ,11.  NO WINNER(s). Lucky dips x4: – Camillus Croke, Emma Ryan, Liam Fahey, Pat Prendergast  to be entered into November’s lucky dip draw with a chance to win €500. Sellers – Rockwell Rovers x 3, and Phil Ryan to be entered into November’s sellers draw with a chance to win €100.This week’s jackpot is €6,200. Thank you for your continued support.

Congratulations to Martin Boland, New Inn, November €500 winner.

 

ROCKWELL ROVERS SENIOR AGM

The Senior AGM has changed date to Saturday 7th December at 7pm at the Clubhouse. Nomination forms are now available. Please email the secretary  secretary.rockwellrovers.[email protected] for a nomination form. All nomination forms to be returned by Friday 6th December at 7pm to the above email address or handed to Elaine Cummins.