PARISH NOTES
The new Parish Council has been elected. Four new People join the team, Irene Forgarty, Michelle Nugent, Michael Boland jnr and Sue Harnett. Those who are serving a second three year term are Julie Tobin, John Hally, Anne Clifford. Lisa Marnane, Ann Denzel, Nicola Moore and Ken Collins. We wish to thank those who have retired for their hard work and endeavour having served six years – Mary Hyland-Monaghan, Padraig Fitzgerald, Christy Clifford and Willie Fitzpatrick. We are looking for Volunteers to help with the upkeep of the Cemetery area around the church. We currently have a number of people but to ease the burden we require more. We have all the equipment, it’s only for one month and we will be organising groups to work together. Please contact John Hally or Christy Clifford in this regard. Many thanks.
COURSING
It was great to see Powerstown Park full again last weekend for the National Coursing Meeting. A huge turnout from near and far to Clonmel resulted in a busy weekend for publicans and hoteliers across South Tipperary, badly wanted after a difficult two years. The icing on the cake for the weekend was seeing Tree Top Dano win the Kevin Smith Champion Stakes. The local dog is owned by Cahir’s David Lonergan, and trained by Kevin Barry of Rosegreen. A proud day for Bill & Breda, David Lonergan and all involved. Well done to the organisers on the four day event, we look forward to having you back in Clonmel next year.
KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS
are back every Wednesday evenings at the Old School, Knockgraffon. Cards start at 8.15pm sharp (please note earlier time). All are welcome. Winners last Wednesday, February 9 with 12 games were Chas Keane & Vincent Phelan and joint second with 10 games were Mary Anne Healy & Eileen White and Ml Murphy & Jimmy Looby. Well done all.
ROCKWELL ROVERS
To all members of the Rockwell Rovers GAA Club.The Adjourned Convention will take place Sunday 20 February ‘22 at 7pm in the clubhouse.
LOTTO
results this Saturday February 12, nos are 1, 7, 8, 19. NO WINNER (s) Lucky Dips x 4, Breda Kelly, Ballylooby , Sean & Denise Moloney, Catherine Devitt, Nora Hogan, Marlfield to be entered into a monthly draw for €500 on Saturday, March 5. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers, Tommy Flynn & Ml Purcell x 2 to be entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, March 5. This week’s Jackpot is €15,200.
DEREK CRONIN
Last week we learned of the untimely death of Derek Cronin.Many of you will remember Derek and his family who lived in the village and were involved in the catering college in Rockwell.He is survived by his parents Teresa and Pat, his sister Denise, his wife Aoibhe children Cora and Cole.He was an accomplished composer and musician the seeds of which were set in New Inn National school.May the Road rise to meet you Derek you touched so many through your music and your kindness.
www.derekcronin.net is a site that was created in memory of Derek. A loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend who passed away suddenly on the 8th of February 2022. Thank you Derek for the music and the love. Please use this website to share your stories and memories of Derek – being able to store these here for Derek’s children, Cole and Cora, to review in the future will be very much appreciated. #MusicForDerek
Nicola Ryan

Pictured here are Rockwell Rovers Senior Players & Management making a presentation of €600 to Nicola Ryan. Also in the pic is her dad Briany. We wish Nicola all the best and good health for the future.
