EASTER CEREMONIES IN NEW INN & KNOCKGRAFFON
Starting on Holy Thursday (i.e. March 28) at 7pm, mass for the Lord’s supper at 7pm in Knockgraffon and at 8pm in New Inn. Good Friday (i.e., March 29), Liturgy of the Passion at 3pm in New Inn and Stations of the Cross at 7.30pm in Knockgraffon. Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil mass at 8.30pm in New Inn. Easter Sunday Mass at 9.30am in Knockgraffon and at 11.30am in New Inn. May you all have a Happy Easter
OLIVIA’S FLOWERS
New Inn is now accepting orders for Spring Bouquets and Floral Grave Tributes this Easter. We offer delivery throughout Co Tipperary and removal services. Perfect for those away from home wishing to remember loved ones. Call us at 086 2337390. Visit our Facebook page to view samples.
KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS
Winners on Wednesday March 13 with 12 games were Tony Donaghy / Ml O’Gorman, and in joint second place with 10 games each were Jimmy Looby/Ml Murphy, Jimmy Looby/ Chas Keane and Joe Ahearn/ Liam Harty. Table prizes to brothers Billy / Vincent Phelan and Kitty Peters/ Jim O’Donnell. Cards start at 8.30pm sharp and all are welcome.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ARTIST WITH MARY CASSIDY!
Have you always dreamed of wielding a paintbrush with ease, creating masterpieces on a canvas, but do not know where to start? Your artistic journey begins here! Join me, Mary Cassidy, a seasoned artist and experienced art tutor, for adult painting classes at the New Inn Community Centre. Don’t miss this chance to explore your creative side, learn new skills, and have fun in a supportive and inspiring environment. For bookings and further information, please contact Mary at 0868244280 or email at [email protected]. P.S. Private art classes are also available for those who prefer a more personalized learning experience. Dive into the world of art and let your creativity flow!
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Date for your diary: Children in 2nd class will receive their First Holy Communion on Saturday April 27 at 11am in New Inn church. May the sunshine on this happy and holy day.
CASHEL & EMLY ARCHDIOCESAN 50TH ANNIVERSARY PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
We are delighted to announce that the annual Cashel and Emly Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2024 is now available to book. This year’s trip is a special one as the Archdiocese celebrates the 50th anniversary of its traditional pilgrimage to Lourdes. The pilgrimage takes place from 14th to 20th June 2024, led by the Archbishop of Cashel and Emly Most Rev Kieran O’Reilly and Pilgrimage Director: Rev Jimmy Donnelly. The pilgrimage includes direct return flights from Shannon to Lourdes and 6 nights’ accommodation at the hotels Agena, La Solitude or Padoue.
A detailed religious programme has been organised by the Joe Walsh Tours team in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly so pilgrims can have a very special time at the Sanctuary. Should you require any additional information on the pilgrimage, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01-2410800 or [email protected].
ROCKWELL ROVERS MEMBERSHIP
Membership options are available on Foireann (www.foireann.ie) including the Friends of Rockwell Rovers package, which is €300 for family membership of juvenile club, 2 adult non players and includes annual club lotto and Tipp GAA County draw. A registration night will be held at the clubhouse in the next few weeks.
CONGRATULATIONS
to Paula Morris B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc. on achieving the Chartered Project Professional Standard recently. Paula is a Project Manager with Network Rail based in Milton Keynes, UK. She attended Scoil Mhuire, New Inn and the Ursuline Secondary School, Thurles. Daughter of Rose and David Morris, Carrigeen, she is also sister of Rónán OT(Hons) who is currently practising in North Wales.
FRIENDS OF TIPPERARY FOOTBALL
The Friends of Tipperary Football are delighted to launch a new Euro Millions Plus syndicate offering all members 1,500 chances to win the jackpot for only €20.
Everyone who joins the syndicate will be entered in every Euro Millions Plus draw from April 2 to December 31, 2024. You can join the syndicate as often as you want and who knows, together, we might even hit the jackpot! But that’s not all! As a member of “The Friends” you will also receive our unique Michael Hogan 2024 commemorative car sticker. All funds raised by The Friends of Tipperary Football go directly towards the preparation of our inter-county teams from under-14 right up to senior. The effort that the players and management put into representing Tipperary is huge and they deserve all the support that we can give to allow them to be the best version of themselves.
The Friends of Tipperary Football Euro Millions Plus Syndicate will purchase 6 sets of numbers in all the Euro Millions Plus draws from April 2 to December 31, 2024. Closing date for entries is April 1, 2024, and winnings will be distributed as per the terms and conditions.
For more info you can contact any member of the Friends of Tipperary Football committee, or check out webpage “Friends of Tipperary Football ” or Kevin Barron on 087 2231353 or click on link : https://www.friendsoftipperaryfootball.com/product/euromillions-syndicate-ticket/
Preseentation Women’s Group
Pictured here L to R: Esther Boland, Philly Fahey, Breeda O’Donnell, Breeda Culleton (chairperson women’s group), Mary O’Connor, Carmel Leonard, Mary O’Donnell and Mary Frances Barron at a presentation by the New Inn Women’s Group of a cheque for €2300 from their recent Afternoon Tea party fundraiser. Amount raised was distributed amongst the Parish Links, NICC, Indoor Bowls Club and Tidy towns. Well done to all involved.
pic taken by John Landy
Smart Villages Training
Pictured here last Wednesday March 13 at Tus, Clonmel at the Presentation Evening for Smart Villages Training programme re New Inn village.
L to R: Isobel Cambie (South Tipp Development Co), Sandra English, Marie Cox (Tipp County Council: Community Enterprise & Rural development section), Niamh Coffey, Mary O’Donnell and Philly Fahey. Missing from photo: Catherine O’Brien. New Inn Tidy towns committee would like to give a big thank you to Darren Barry, Ciaran Lynch and Elaine Cleary for their help and support with the Smart Village training programme and to wish Ballylooby and Ardfinnan the very best with the programme.
