LIAM LYNCH COMMEMORATION
The 102nd Liam Lynch Commemoration and Memorial Mass will take place in Newcastle this Sunday, April 27 at 2pm.The Mass will be offered by Canon Brendan Crowley at 2pm with ceremonies beginning at 1:45am in Newcastle Village with the ceremonial raising of the Tri-Colour at Tigh na nDaoine before a parade to the Church. Following Mass, the congregation will march to the Community Hall where refreshments will be served, with the Oration which this year will be delivered by Peadar Tóibín TD, Leader of Aontú. The Chairman, Deputy Mattie McGrath, along with the organising committee looks forward to seeing you on the day.
MUM TALKS: SUPPORT, INSPIRE, EMPOWER
Join us for an event featuring expert speakers focused on empowering mothers.
Speakers: – Fiona O’Donoghue, (Away with Nature), – Liadhán Collins, (CulaBaby Sleep), – Sinead Grene, (Gather by Blaslóg). On Wednesday April 30th from 10:30am to 12 noon at MarlHill Open Farm, New Inn (E25VN50). For more info, visit: www.mumstalk.ie. Connect with fellow mothers and gain valuable insights!
IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL BYRNE: TIPPERARY THREE PEAK CHALLENGE
It is with heavy hearts that we announced the tragic passing of our beloved son, brother, and friend, Michael Byrne, who lost his life to suicide during the May bank holiday weekend last year.
In honour of Michael’s memory, his family and friends will participate in the Tipperary Three Peak Challenge on Saturday, May 3rd. We plan to ascend Galtee Mor, Slievenamon, and The Devil’s Bit as a tribute to him. All funds raised from this event will be divided between two vital charities: Jigsaw, which provides mental health support and services for young people aged 12-25, and C-SAW, a charity offering suicide support services in South Tipperary.
We invite you to support our cause and help raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention in our community. To contribute, please visit our GoFundMe page at www.gofundme.com “A Hike for Mike.” Thank you for your support in making a difference.
25 CARD DRIVE, OLD KNOCKGRAFFON SCHOOL
Winners at the cards last Wednesday evening were Pat O’Rourke/Phill Ryan with 11 games and in joint second place were Chas Keane/Jimmy Looby and Patsy Hartigan/Jim Whelan with 10 games. Table prizes to Paddy Feeney/Margaret Quinlan and Teresa Breen/Betty Ryan. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm sharp and all are welcome. Tea & refreshment afterwards.
ANNUAL WALTER CLEARY MEMORIAL FUNDRAISING VINTAGE RUN SET FOR SUNDAY MAY 4TH
The New Inn & District Classic & Vintage Club invites the community to the annual Walter Cleary Memorial Fundraising Run on Sunday, May 4th. Registration begins at 11 am at Rockwell Rovers GAA field, with the run starting at 1 pm. Attendees can enjoy refreshments and a raffle featuring exciting prizes, with tickets available at Ollies & Barrons in New Inn. This year’s event will include a Junior Run, showcasing young participants on toy cars, tractors, and bikes. The day concludes with an auction at Barrons Pub at 8 pm, featuring various items and live music. Proceeds will benefit local organizations, including C-Saw, Cahir Day Care Centre, and New Inn Parish Links. For more details, contact Pat at 086 3778696. Join us for a fantastic day celebrating vintage vehicles and community spirit!
ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO
Lotto numbers drawn Saturday April 19 were 07,20,24,28, No Winner(s).Lucky dips x4: Denis Browne, Mary & Pat Halloran, Jack Lyons and Tommy & Mary Flynn in with a chance to win €500 in the April Draw. Sellers Rockwell Rovers x2, MI Purcell & Jack Cooney in draw for sellers €100 prize. Thank you for your continued support!
VILLAGE TOUR
Tipp Fm are doing the VILLAGE TOUR on Wednesday May 14 in New Inn Community Center. All parish groups are being asked to send a few members to talk about their role in the daily life of the Parish. They are asking for your group/ organisation to join them for the hour. Please contact John Hally on 087 1902092 if you are happy to join them that morning between 10am and 11am.
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY!
Family Fun and Dog Race Night. Join us for an exciting evening in support of Cashel Comhaltas and Fethard Athletic Club on Saturday, May 24 at 7pm at Thurles Greyhound Stadium. Adm & ticket is €10 (Children Free). Tickets are available at “The Shop”, New Inn and the “Raceside service station”, Rosegreen. For more information, contact Tom at (086) 805 8739. Don’t miss out on a night of fun for the whole family!
ACCORD NEED YOU
Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service CLG is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators to support couples preparing for the Sacrament of marriage. The marriage preparation programmes are fun and interactive and very popular with couples. Working as part of an enthusiastic, friendly and experienced team, facilitators typically provide three marriage preparation programmes per annum. Each team works from Accord centres which are located in every diocese around the country. Successful applicants will receive free professional training during seven in person workshops at venues around the country and will be part of a team delivering marriage preparation programmes in your local area. The closing date for receipts of application forms to be included in Selection for this year is Friday 30th May. Contact Aisling on 01 505 3112 or by email to [email protected] or visit www.accord.ie
SUMMER CUL CAMP
Rockwell Rovers Cul Camp will be held on the week of 11th-15th of August. Booking is now open on the following link: https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/
WEST SCÓR NA BPÁISTÍ
Rockwell Rovers Gaa club were well represented in the West Scór na bPáistí competition in Brú Ború recently where they won three winner’s medals in an extremely entertaining night of music, song, dance and storytelling. The club also had two runners up medals and performed with distinction in the other events.
Pictured here Mary Jane O Connor (Rockwell Rovers)- Recitation Winner at West Scór na bPáistí competition in Brú Ború recently
Pictured here Sophie Shanahan. Lauren Lonergan, Ella Mai O Gorman, Mary Jane O Connor, Saoirse McGivern (Rockwell Rovers) – Ballad Group winners at West Scór na bPáistí competition in Brú Ború recently
Pictured here Emma O Driscoll, Ruth O Dwyer, Sarah Flynn, Emily O’Dwyer (Rockwell Rovers) – Figure Dancing Runner ups at West Scór na bPáistí competition in Brú Ború recently
Pictured here Ella Mai O Gorman (Rockwell Rovers)- Solo Singing Runner up at West Scór na bPáistí competition in Brú Ború recently
Pictured here Lauren Lonergan, Katie Mai McGonigle, Hannah O Donnell, Mary Jane O Connor, Caoimhe Burke (Rockwell Rovers) – Instrumental Music Winners at West Scór na bPáistí competition in Brú Ború recently
SCÓR NA BPÁISTÍ ENTRIES REPRESENTED THE WEST IN STYLE AT THE COUNTY FINAL
The recent West Scór na bPáistí winners represented their division on April 6 th
in Halla na Féile Cashel. A packed hall was entertained with the top primary
school children in Tipperary in dance, song, music and recitation. Winners of the
West Scór na bPáistí competition included NOVELTY ACT (Seán Treacy’s) Conor
Richardson, Saoirse O’Connell Dwan, Kayleigh Jones, Anna Butler, Lauren
Garrett, Aoibheann Devitt, Eva Dunne, Kate Kennedy; RECITATION (Rockwell
Rovers) Mary Jane O Connor; BALLAD GROUP (Rockwell Rovers) Sophie Shanahan, Lauren Lonergan, Ella Mai O Gorman, Mary Jane O Connor, Saoirse Mc Givern;
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC GROUP (Rockwell Rovers) Lauren Lonergan, Katie Mai McGonigle, Hannah O Donnell, Mary Jane O Connor, Caoimhe Burke; SOLO SINGING (Clonoulty Rossmore) Neasa Coen; SEAN NÓS DANCING (Knockavilla Kickhams) Saibh Mc Loughlin; FIGURE DANCING (Ellie O Gorman, Emily Quinn, Eve Richardson, Lauren Garrett, Emma Nolan, Lily Shanahan; TRÁTH NA GCEIST
(Cappawhite) Patrick Casey, Michael Doherty, Ruth O Neill, Alfie O Sullivan;
SOLO MUSIC (West only Competition- Cappawhite) Alfie O Sullivan.
The county final saw two gold medals going back to the West with Neasa Coen
collecting gold for her wonderful rendition of the Valley of Knockanure. Neasa
was accompanied on the day by guitar player Therese Ryan. Another gold medal
went to their neighbouring parish of Knockavilla Kickhams when Saibh Mc
Loughlin added to her west title when winning the Sean Nós dancing
competition. Cappawhite were clear second in the Tráth na gCeist with 27
correct from 30 questions. All entries were a credit to their clubs and West
Bord na Nóg.
Pictured here Mark Dunne (County Irish Cultural officer) with Neasa Coen (Clonoulty Rossmore) County gold winner in the Solo Singing.
Pictured here Michael English, Micháel Doherty, Mark Dunne (County Irish Cultural officer), Ruth O’Neill and Patrick Casey (Cappawhite) county runners up in Trath na gCeist
Pictured here Mark Dunne (County Irish Cultural officer) with Saibh McLoughlin (Knockavilla Kickhams) County gold winner in the Sean Nos dancing competition.
