WOMANS GROUP
KEEP FIT CLASSES in the New Inn Community Centre starting on Monday September 9 starting at 7pm for six weeks. For more info you can contact Mary Frances on (087) 759 5512. Don’t forget a bottle of water to keep you hydrated!
BOWLS returns next Wednesday morning i.e. September 4th from 9.45am to 11.15am in the NICC. All are welcome, especially new members!
CLOTHES COLLECTION – DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
The New Inn Community Centre is excited to announce its fundraising clothes collection is back on the following dates: Wednesday, August 28; Thursday, August 29; and September 4, 5, 11, and 12. Collection hours will be from 6pm to 7pm on each of these evenings. For those unable to drop off donations by Monday, September 16, please reach out to Esther at 086 358 3719 or Paddy at 086 860 2979 to arrange an alternative collection. This is a wonderful opportunity to declutter your wardrobes while supporting our community centre. Your contributions will play a vital role in sustaining our activities in the centre. Thank you for your generous support!
KNOCK & LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGE
Bus to Knock on Tuesday September 3, overnight stay in Great Northern Hotel Bundoran, Day retreat on Wednesday September 4 in Lough Derg, Meal in Roscommon on the way home, costing €220 pps. If you’re interested, please contact Bridget O’Dea on 086-679-27754 for more info.
LAUNCH OF THE UNDERAGE FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISER
Join Friends of Tipperary Football for the launch of the Underage Football Development Fundraiser on Monday evening, Sept 9th, at 7:30pm in Annacarty! We’re thrilled to have Peter Keane, former Kerry football manager and David Power, former Tipperary football manager attending this special event. Mc on the night is Paul Collins. A huge thank you to Con Quinn for making this happen! Along with Con’s pure bred 4 star Angus Heifer, other prizes include : 2 nights B&B for 2 adults & 2 children at Hotel Minella, Clonmel, Overnight stay in Horse & Jockey, Thurles, 2 All Ireland Football Final tickets and 2 All Ireland Hurling Final tickets. Let’s come together to support our young athletes and help them reach their full potential.
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE IN OCTOBER
This pilgrimage is on 10th October to 14th October 2024. Ryanair flight will leave Dublin Airport for Lourdes @ 16.14 pm on 10th October and return on 14th from Lourdes @ 12.30pm There are a few places available for further information contact: Bridget O’Dea 086-679-2754. or Fr Martin Murphy. 086-386-8877
ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO DRAW
Results from Saturday August 24 – Numbers drawn – 01,11,16 & 19 – NO WINNER(s) Lucky dips x4: Simon Anchell, Anne Fleming, Paddy Turner and Heaney Opticians to be entered into August’s draw with a chance to win €500 Sellers: Rockwell Rovers x 2, Michael Purcell and Colm Heaney in with a chance to win €100. This week’s Jackpot is €3,400. Thank you for your continued support.
SINCEREST SYMPATHY
Is extended to Pio and Lorraine Barry, Ballygearld and the Moloney family Poulmucka on the sad passing of Pio’s mother Grace. Grace Barry (nee Moloney), Ballydoyle, Rosegreen, and formerly of Poulmucka, Clerihan, peacefully at the Woodlands Nursing Home, Dundrum surrounded by her loving family. Grace, beloved wife of the late Dermot and sister of the late Mick and Mary. She will be sadly missed by her loving sons Kevin, Pio and Dermot, daughters Mella, Eleanor and Ann, daughters-in-law Maura, Lorraine and Maggie, sons-in-law Bernard, Finbarr and Philip, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers John, Jimmy, Donal, Ady and Martin, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
ARM WRESTLING
Tipperary Armwrestling Knockgraffon were thrilled with the public reception to their first event at the Dualla show this year. In conjunction with Northern Ireland Arm wrestling & Grip, the event saw hundreds of visitors to our stall trying grip strength challenges, trying out the sport of Arm wrestling with professionals, and participating in kids challenges with prizes. We were also delighted to host Irish world-rated arm wrestler and former Olympian Adrian O’Dwyer (Leviathan Training, Kilkenny), who refereed and instructed across the event. Many thanks to all involved, especially the organising committee, for a fantastic first showing at the Dualla Show – we look forward to returning next year!
Pictured here at the Dualla Show last Sunday August 25 for the Arm Wrestling & Grip events were
L to R: Fergus English, Gearoid English, Diarmuid English, Finbarr English, Jack Bourke, David Gibson, Adrian O’Dwyer, Cormac English, Cillian English, Stanley Hamilton, Maurice Cullen and Tom Hennessey.
