MANY YOUNG MEN OF TWENTY
Fr. Mathew players, New Inn have chosen the John B Keane classic,
Many Young Men of Twenty, for their 2023 Production, which will take place in the community Hall, New Inn, for five nights, from 22nd to the 26th of February inclusive.
The action occurs in the backroom of a public house, in the village of Keelty , over aperiod of a year, in the early 1960’s.
Many Young Men of Twenty is described as a musical play of emigration, and that is just what it is. It examines the effect of mass emigration on a community and the impact of those who have gone, on the lives of those left behind.
But of course, as in many plays by John B. even the darker side of life is not withoutits humour and glimmers of hope, and a cast of colourful characters, namely theinhabitants of Keelty village, aka The Fr. Mathew players transport the audience back in time, to meet the locals, albeit at a sad time, as many were leaving forEngland to try and make a better life for themselves, and their families at home.Some resigned to go, some hopeful, some happy and some just plain terrified, all human life and emotion is there, and is conveyed with song and story, humour and pathos, in appropriate amounts by the talented cast that are the Fr Mathew Players. As with any vibrant and committed group, the cast is made up of old stalwarts, and new faces, and it is in this, that the rich tapestry of youth and experience becomes evident, because as the climate of economic hardship bites again we can be glad to be in a position to present a play with such large numbers and feel gratified. that so many young men and women of twenty and upwards well upwards! enjoy the experience and return for more. Long may it continue.
We are delighted to Present Many young Men of Twenty, and on behalf of the cast, crew, and committee, we would like to thank you for your support in the past and look forward to seeing you in New-Inn, dates and details below
Play runs from Wednesday February to Sunday February 26 at 8pm- General tickets €15 with a concession evening on Wednesday Feb 22 with ticketspriced at €10. Booking is essential and tickets can be obtained from
Friary Pharmacy, Cashel 062/62120, Purcell’s Shop New-Inn -052 7462691
Eileen Hally, New-Inn, 087/6334381 or 052/7462353.
WOMANS GROUP
Pictured here Breeda Culleton, Mary O’Donnell, Breeda O’Donnell, Esther Boland and Carmel Leonard at a presentation by the New Inn Women’s Group of a cheque for €2170 from their recent Afternoon Tea party fundraiser. Amount raised was distributed amongst the Parish Links, NICC and Indoor Bowls Club. Well done to all involved.
The AGM for the Women’s Group takes place on Tuesday February 28 at 8pm in the NICC. New members welcomed
WALK IN AID OF THE DILLON QUIRKE FOUNDATION
On Wednesday the March 1, Rockwell Rovers Gaa will be doing a fundraiser walk around the pitch in aid of the Dillon Quirke Foundation. Operation Transformation Leader Marie Clear will be joining us on the night. Sudden adult death syndrome (SADS) takes 100 young lives in Ireland each year. With our help their aim is to raise awareness and save lives by screening every GAA player both male and female from the age of 12 upwards. We hope as many people from the GAA and the wider community come out and support this fundraiser as it will benefit all our kids going forward. Please share this and spread the word and let’s show your support!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
HOLY COMMUNION DAYSaturday April 29
CONFIRMATION DAYTuesday May 9
More info nearer the time.
THANK YOU
The New Inn Women’s Group would like to thank everyone who supported their Afternoon Tea fundraiser. It was a great success, and everyone enjoyed it and a total of €2170 was raised which was distributed amongst the Parish Links, NICC and Indoor Bowls Club.
PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2023
Cashel & Emly Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2023
17 – 22 June 2023 – 5 Nights
Further information and booking form online – Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2023
NEW INN TIDY TOWNS
Smart Village Training course. We need seven names going forward if we want to be successful in getting a place on this course, hopefully we will have people from different clubs/organisations interested. Looking for names as soon as possible, please contact Philly Fahey on 086 8829527. For more info check online “smart village programme for communities”.
KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS
Winners on Wed, Feb 1 with 12 games were Jim Mescal/Jim Garret and runners up with 10 games were Bernie Farrell/Kitty Byrne. Well done all. Cards on every Wednesday night at the Old School, Knockgraffon at 8.30pm. All are welcome.
ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO
results from Sat Feb 11 nos are 10, 20, 24 & 28 NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Bridget Ryan, Rachel Smith, Phil Ryan & Gerry Bell entered into Feb monthly draw for €500 on Saturday March 4. Sellers: Sandra English x 2, Ollies Bar, Rockwell Rovers & entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday March 4. This week’s Jackpot is €2,600.
NEW INN & DISTRICT CLASSIC & VINTAGE
will be holding the Walter Cleary Memorial Vintage Car and Tractor Run on Sunday 30th April. More details nearer the time.
BARRONS DARTS CLUB
Thanks to Barron’s darts club who donated €890 to New Inn Tidy towns from their annual fundraiser.
