CEMETERY MASSES
“Remembering our loved ones” The annual masses are as follows: this Wednesday July 3 at New Inn, Wednesday July 10 at Lagganstown, Thursday July 11 at Knockgraffon and Wednesday July 17 at Loughkent. All these masses are at 7.30pm, weather permitting, otherwise at the nearest Church. All are welcome.
OUTRATH MASS
Annual mass will be held in Outrath cemetery this Friday July 5 at 8pm. All are welcome.
WOMAN GROUP
A lovely day was had by the ladies on their bus trip to Farney castle and Holy cross Abbey last Saturday June 29. They are already planning their next trip!
WILLIE FLYNN MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC
Rockwell Rovers Gaa club are running the Willie Flynn Memorial Golf Classic on the weekend of Friday July 12 and Saturday July 13 in Cahir Golf Club. This is the club’s main fundraiser for 2024. For more info re: entering a team or sponsoring a Tee box or Green please contact any of the following members of the committee. Cormac Ryan 087 3744965, Adrian O’Dwyer 086 8599010, Alan Moloney (086) 0822489, Willie Flynn 086123 9567, Elaine Cummins on 086 8601088 or Geraldine Cleary on 087 9496630 or any committee member. A team of three is €150, sponsoring a green (€100) and tee box €50. We are also holding a monster raffle with proceeds going to the Dillon Quirke Foundation and the Oncology Unit, Tipperary University Hospital. Check out Rockwell Rovers Facebook page to purchase raffle tickets via links. Your support is much appreciated.
SCOIL MHUIRE GAN SMAL
Thank everyone who donated to the raffle and Alex Mitrofan of Mitrossolar for donating the prize. Congratulations to the winner “Mary Shanahan”. A fantastic €7,795 was raised, all of which will go towards resources for the school.
25 CARD KNOCKGRAFFON
Winners on Wednesday June 25 with 11 games were Maisie O’Grady / Mary Gleeson and in joint second place with 10 games each were Betty Ryan / Teresa Breen, Jim Meskell / Jim Joe McGrath and Ml Murphy/ Jimmy Looby. Table prizes go to Patsy Hartigan /James Whelan and brothers James / Thomas Kennedy. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm and all are welcome.
ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO RESULTS
numbers – 6,15,21,30. No winner – lucky dips Michele O Brien, Isobel & Dave Lynch, Paul Lonergan, Emma / Paul Smith in with a chance to win €500 in June draw. Sellers Rockwell Rovers x 2, PJ Moloney, Ollies Bar in draw for sellers €100 prize.
Congratulations to John Fahey June €500 winner seller Rockwell Rovers. This week’s Jackpot is €4,400. Thank you for your continued support.
FR BOBBY FLETCHER: A BELOVED COACH AND MENTOR
In an interview in this month’s edition of the “Irish Runners” magazine, Sharlene Mawdley, European champion and an aspiring Olympian from Newport, Co. Tipperary, expresses her gratitude towards an influential figure in her athletic journey. She is asked “who were your early coaching influences?”
“Father Bobby Fletcher. He was our parish priest at the time, and he was running the athletics club with Anne Fagan. He is now the parish priest of New Inn but to this day I’m in contact with him. I remember when I started, he used to say to me “Shars this competition is going to be red hot” and I used to think that he meant the day was going to be so nice that it was going to be a really warm day. Of course, he meant the competition itself was going to be very hard. I used to go to the County “B”, and I remember I came joint third in an event, but they had to send me my medal in the post. I remember waiting by the post-box every day thinking, is it going to come? It all started from there, things moved on and when I was in my third year of school I moved and trained with Harley and Harrison for a few years then I moved onto Gary Ryan in my third year of college”.
Each coach contributed their unique expertise and support, further fuelling Mawdley’s growth as an athlete. Father Bobby Fletcher’s influence extended far beyond Mawdley’s formative years. His unwavering belief in her abilities and his commitment to nurturing young talent have left an indelible mark on her athletic journey. As Mawdley continues to chase her Olympic dreams, she remains grateful for the invaluable guidance and inspiration she receives from Fr Bobby.
Check out the June edition of the “Irish Runners” magazine to see the full interview.
Pictured here Fr Bobby Fletcher, PP of New Inn with Sharlene Mawdley, European champion and an aspiring Olympian from Newport.
Rockwell Rovers Camogie
Pictured here Emily McGrath, captain of Rockwell Rovers camogie team who represented Tipperary in the Feile na nGael on Saturday June 22 in James Stephens, Kilkenny, seen here receiving shield from John Kavanagh. This was the first time RR represented Tipperary in this competition. We are very proud of all the girls who put in super performances all day. Thanks to all the coaches involved with this fabulous bunch. A proud day for Rockwell Rovers Camogie Club.
