SPOOKFEST UPDATE
Well done to all who registered their scarecrow masterpieces last Sunday in New Inn. There are some very scary scarecrows up now which are creating a great buzz around the village. Our scarecrow competition is in its 4th year this year and there are loads of prizes to be won, remember “if you are not in, you can’t win!”. It’s not too late to enter, if anyone needs more information, please contact Anita on 087 6505889 or Aine on 087 7670008. There is to be Kiddies disco in the New Inn Community Centre on the Bank holiday Monday, October 31 from 3-5pm. Storytelling, a bit of hide & seek and treats galore. Prizes for best costume. Keep an eye on our Facebook page, “New Inn festival” Spookfest for some scary pics.
FLY FISHING COMPETITION
Congratulations to Kevin Lafford, Graigue, New Inn who is a member of the Irish team that won the International Fly-fishing competition held in Wales recently. Kevin is a son of Ned & the late Teresa. He is a member of C.G.T.A.A. (Cahir, Golden, Tipperary, Anglers Association) who along with his dad Ned and the community of New Inn are proud of him. Happy fishing Kevin.
THANK YOU
Mai’s Café closed their doors for the final time on Friday 21 October 2022. After 6 years of being in Clonmel, local couple Shane & Kay McGonigle took the decision not to renew their lease at Market Place. They have met so many fantastic people during their time there and it has been their pleasure to serve all. They are now looking forward to an exciting new chapter and to meeting customers old and new at Cahir Farmers Market every Saturday. Please note any “in date” vouchers will be honoured at Kay’s horsebox any Saturday. Finally, they would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported them over the years.
KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS
Winners last Wednesday October 19 with 11 games were Chas Keane / Ml Flaherty and runners up were Kitty Slattery / Sheila Slattery with 10 games. Table prizes went to Sean Spillane / Sandra English and Billy & Vincent Phelan. Well done all. Cards on every Wednesday night at the Old School, Knockgraffon at 8.30pm sharp. All are welcome.
LOTTO
results from Saturday October 22, nos are 13, 16, 21 & 30. NO WINNER (s) Lucky Dips x 4: Caroline Gras, Tom O’Mahony, Fergus English & Brian Hally entered into a monthly draw for €500 on Saturday, November 5. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers, Ml Purcell, Sandra English and Paul Hally entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, November 5. This week’s Jackpot is €7, 200.
“SIEGE OF PORTADOWN” ARM WRESTLING COMPETITION
Congratulations to Cormac English, Knockgraffon who won first place in the +100kg Novice (super heavyweight) category Left arm competition and came third in the Right arm competition. Congrats also to his brothers Cillian English who came second in the right arm -80kg Novice and Finbarr English who came second in the -80kg left arm competition held at the Warehouse Gym, Portadown, Northern Ireland last Saturday October 22. All five brothers travelled to the North to represent their club against entries from other clubs in Ireland, Northern Ireland, UK and Europe. Finbarr’s twin Diarmuid came 5th in the
-100kg right arm and other brother Fergus competed very well in a stacked -100kg category. Well done to all of them as they are young and up against stiff competition from around the world. Check out “Northern Ireland Arm wrestling ” Facebook page for results and pics or Youtube click on the following link https://youtu.be/oTBpdld1LUY to see the lads compete in their matches and finals.
Pictured here are brothers Fergus, Cormac, Diarmuid, Finbarr and Cillian English from Knockgraffon, Cahir, who competed in the “Siege of Portadown” Arm Wrestling competition held recently in Northern Ireland and brought home some silverware. Well done lads
WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS
to Owen Casey & Caroline Holleran who had their “elopement wedding” in New York city recently. Owen is a son of Timmy & Carmel Casey, Mountain Rd, Cahir and Caroline is a daughter of Paddy & Mary Holleran, Knockgraffon. We wish the bride & groom every health and happiness
