Author: Paddy O'Connor

KNOCKGRAFFON ICA

Meeting today Wednesday June 7 at 3pm in the Old School House, Knockgraffon.

PRESENTATION

presentation of the monies raised from the Walter Cleary Memorial Run for the New Inn Tidy Village, Cashel Day Care Centre, and the Cashel Residential Older Person’s Services (St Pat’s or CROPS). We will be presenting the money to the above organisations this Friday June 9 at 9pm in Barrons Pub. Everyone is welcome. Thanks to everyone who supported the Vintage Car and Tractor Run, to those people who sponsored the event, made donations, and helped out on the day.

5K ROAD RACE 

The Mary Doyle Memorial 5K Road Race takes place this Saturday June 10 at 7.30pm. Registration will take place in the Rockwell Rovers complex, New Inn from 6pm onwards. Entry fee is €10 for adults and €5 for children. Entries taken on the night. Chip Timing. Perpetual cup to the first man & woman finishers in honour of Mary! Light refreshment afterwards.

 

CUL CAMP 2023 

Booking is now open online, check out the following:  gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps. It will take place from Monday July 3 to Friday July 7. Children must be at least 6 years of age and up to 13 years. Cost of camp for the week is €75 one child, €60 for 2nd child and €50 for 3rd and subsequent children. Included in the price is a Backpack, Jersey and a 1/4 Zip Top which will be posted directly to you. Please make sure of size when completing the form as we cannot exchange. Further details will follow nearer the time.

 

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

results from Saturday June 3, nos are 6, 15, 17 & 30 -NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Crystal Murphy, Diarmuid Lonergan, Scott O’ Gorman and Sean Looby entered into the June monthly draw for €500 on Saturday July 1. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers x 2, Ollies Bar and Ml Purcell entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday July 1. This week’s Jackpot is €5,800. Congratulations to our May monthly winner of €500 – Morgan & Una Sheehy, Boytonrath, Seller: John Cooney.

25 CARD DRIVE, OLD SCHOOL, KNOCKGRAFFON

Winners on Wednesday May 25 with 12 games were Jim Meskell / Tim Joe McGrath and joint runners up were Betty Ryan / Teresa Breen and Mary Gleeson / Maisie O’Grady. Table prizes to Tony Doheny / Ml O’Gorman and John Cooney / Liam Harty. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm and all are welcome.

SINCERE SYMPATHY

Is extended to John Landy and family, Garranlea, New Inn, and the passing of his wife Brigid (Bríd) Landy (née Walsh) and formerly of Ard na Croise, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Bríd passed away peacefully on June 1, at home, surrounded by her loving family, following an illness borne bravely. Deeply regretted by her loving husband John, family Abigail, Anne Marie, John, Louise and Elaine, sons-in-law Tim, Karl and Tim, daughter-in-law Cecil, her grandchildren, sister Máire, brothers Deuglán and Pacelli, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her close friends. May She Rest in Peace

O’Donoghue Cup

Pictured here Rockwell Rovers after winning the 2023 West Tipperary O’Donoghue Cup sponsored by Michael Devlin Solicitors in Bansha on Wednesday May 31.

Final score: Rockwell Rovers 1- 9, Arravale Rovers 0-11.

Back L to R

Jack O’Kelly, Gavan Ryan, Robbie O’Donnell, Ml O’Donnell, Kevin Cleary, Tom Downey, Tom Tobin, Diarmuid O’Brien, Kieran McGovern, Luca Fitzgerald, Liam Fahey, Jerry Ryan (Selector), Conor Hennessey, Stephen Quirke (Manager), Tommy Flynn (Selector), Paudie O’Connor (S&C).

Front L to R

Eoghan Doyle, Joe Lawrence, Eoin Byrne, Aidan Barron (Capt.), Paul Halley, Liam Lonergan, TJ Ryan, Michael Barron, Diarmuid Lonergan, Willie Flynn, Danny Flynn (mascot), Pat Halley, Alan Moloney, Dermot O’Brien (Selector)

KNOCKGRAFFON ICA

Meeting on next Wednesday June 7 at 3pm in the Old School House, Knockgraffon.

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

results from Sat May 27th no are 02,08, 11, 12 NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Emma & Paul Smith, Liam Fahey, Ann Marie Kleiser, Mary Newman entered into May monthly draw for €500 on Saturday June 3. Sellers: Ollies bar, Rockwell Rovers x 3 entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday June 3 . This week’s Jackpot is €5,600.

PRESENTATION

presentation of the monies raised from the Walter Cleary Memorial Run for the New Inn Tidy Village, Cashel Day Care Centre and the Cashel Residential Older Person’s Services (St Pat’s or CROPS). We will be presenting the money to the above organisations on Friday June 9 at 9pm in Barrons Pub. Everyone is welcome. Thanks to everyone who supported the Vintage Car and Tractor Run, to those people who sponsored the event and made donations and helped out on the day.

5K ROAD RACE  The Mary Doyle Memorial 5K Road Race takes place on Saturday June 10 at 7.30pm. Registration will take place in the Rockwell Rovers complex, New Inn from 6pm onwards. Entry fee is €10 for adults and €5 for children. Entries taken on the night. Chip Timing. Perpetual cup to the first man & woman finishers in honour of Mary! Light refreshment afterwards.

25 CARD DRIVE, OLD SCHOOL, KNOCKGRAFFON

Winners on Wednesday May 24 with 12 games each were Patsy Hartigan /Jim Whelan and in joint second place with 11 games were Teresa Breen /Betty Ryan and Chas Keane/Ml O’Flaherty. Table prizes Pat O’Rourke /Sandra English and Tony Doheny/Ml O’Gorman. Cards start at 8.30pm and all are welcome.

WIN A CAR

Win a Volkswagen ID4 in a major fundraising initiative where Rockwell Rovers GAA club are raffling a new full electric VWID4 worth over €50,000. Tickets are €25 each and can be purchased from any club member or on our new dedicated website www.winavwid4.ie. All funds raised will go towards paying for the Astro Turf development, walkway and lights for both as well as planning for future club development.

CUL CAMP 2023 

Booking is now open online, check out the following:  gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps. It will take place from Monday July 3 to Friday July 7. Children must be at least 6 years of age and up to 13 years. Cost of camp for the week is €75 one child, €60 for 2nd child and €50 for 3rd and subsequent children. Included in the price is a Backpack, Jersey and a 1/4 Zip Top which will be posted directly to you. Please make sure of size when completing the form as we can’t exchange. Further details will follow nearer the time.

NEW INN VOICES

New Inn Voices pictured recently at the AIMS Choral Festival in New Ross where they won second prize in the mixed choir competition. Huge congratulations to them and a very special word of thanks for their accompanist, Marie O’ Connor and Conductor Jayne McConnon.

Right at the Back L to R: Tom Slattery, John Hickey, Willie O’Halloran, Willie Fitzpatrick, David O’Neill, Joe Quigley, Des Barnett.

Maurita Mc Coy, Mildred Gleeson, Mary Hanly, Marie O’Connor (Accompanist).

Ciara Lee, Helen Ryan, Jayne McConnon (Conductor), Marie Keating, Yvonne Lonergan.

Rosemary O’Donnell, Marian English.

Irene Fogarty, Corina Dooley, Fiona Downey.

Very Front L to R: Cathy O’Gorman, Jean Ryan, Bernie Farrell, Caroline Hally, Ann Murphy, Caroline Gras.

Missing from photo Teresa Boyce

RUGBY NEWS

Best of luck to Diarmuid Barron, New Inn who plays for Munster this Saturday May 27 in Cape Town, South Africa. Munster V Stormers in the United Rugby Championship Final at 5.30pm (Irish time) and can be viewed live on TG4.

WOMEN’S GROUP -TREASURE HUNT

Our annual Treasure Hunt will take place on Tuesday May 30 in Cahir starting at 7.30pm.  Meeting point is at the “Salmon statue” in the car park beside Cahir castle at 7.15pm. Looking forward to an enjoyable evening.

KNOCKGRAFFON ICA

Meeting on Wednesday June 7 at 3pm in the Old School House, Knockgraffon.

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

results from Saturday May 20 nos are 01, 07, 15 & 31 NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Jimmy Aherne, Jim Maher, Morgan & Una Sheehy & Annette Carroll entered into May monthly draw for €500 on Saturday June 3. Sellers: Ml Purcell, PJ Moloney, John Cooney & Camogie Club entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, June 3. Next week’s Jackpot is €5,400.

5K ROAD RACE  The Mary Doyle Memorial 5K Road Race takes place on Saturday June 10 at 7.30pm. Registration will take place in the Rockwell Rovers complex, New Inn from 6pm onwards. Entry fee is €10 for adults and €5 for children. Entries taken on the night. Chip Timing. Perpetual cup to the first man & woman finishers in honour of Mary! Light refreshment afterwards.

25 CARD DRIVE, OLD SCHOOL, KNOCKGRAFFON

Joint winners on Wednesday May 17 with 11 games each were Jim Meskell and Tim Joe McGrath and Phil Ryan (Ollies) and Philip Ryan. Table prizes to Cathy O’Gorman and Phil O’Connor and brothers Billy and Vincent Phelan. Cards start at 8.30pm and all are welcome.

 

WIN A CAR

Win a Volkswagen ID4 is a major fundraising initiative where Rockwell Rovers GAA club are raffling a new full electric VWID4 worth over €50,000. Tickets are €25 each and can be purchased from any club member or on our new dedicated website www.winavwid4.ie. All funds raised will go towards paying for the Astro Turf development, walkway and lights for both as well as planning for future club development.

 

U15B West Football Champions

Congratulations to Rockwell Rovers who won the  U15B West football championship. They defeated Eire Og Annacarty in Sean Treacy Park, Tipp town on Monday May 15. Well done to all the players, coaches and a big thank you to all the supporters.

Back L – R: Mark Hally (coach), Kieran Moloney, Shane Cummins, Luke O’ Dwyer, Ryan O’ Grady, Jack McGonigle, Louis O’ Donoghue, Olan O’ Gorman, Tadgh Lonergan, Darragh Browne, Alex McNamara, James McConnon, Sean Mohally, Michael Lonergan (coach)

Front L – R: Liam Fahey (coach), James Julian, Cameron Fitzpatrick, John Fitzgerald, Adam Collins, Gavin Ryan (Capt.), Conor Hally, Ronan O’ Carroll, Rowan Barrett, Will Burke, Matthew McGrath, Seamus Heenan, Mattie Cummins (coach)

NEW INN VOICES

All roads lead to New Ross, Co Wexford this Sunday May 21 when our local parish choir “New Inn Voices” will take part in the AIMS festival of Choral & Sacred Music in the town. The AIMS Choral Festival is firmly established as a premier event in the southeast, attracting choirs, musical societies and soloists from all over Ireland. This year the choir will compete in three different competitions. All members have been busy rehearsing these past few months under the guidance of the very accomplished Choir mistress Jayne McConnon. Best of Luck to all.

 

COMMEMORATION

General Liam Lynch Commemoration this Sunday May 21. Assembling at 2.30pm at the Liam Lynch Monument  Knockmealdown Mountains near Goatenbridge. Speaker on the Day will be Chris Hazzard, MP South Down.

25 CARD DRIVE, OLD SCHOOL, KNOCKGRAFFON

Winners last Wednesday May 10 with 10 games were Roseanne Carew / Noel White.  Joint Runners up on 9 games each were Sheila Slattery/ Kitty Slattery and Billy and Vincent Phelan. Table prizes to Liam Harty/John Cooney and Jimmy Looby / Joe Aherne.

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

Results from Saturday May 14 nos are 4, 6, 23, 27 – No Winner – 4x lucky dips: Jim Kelly, Aidan Barron, Tommy Ryan, Sarah Shortiss, all into May €500 draw, and sellers Phil Ryan, Ollies Bar & Rockwell Rovers x 3, in with a chance of sellers prize €100 in May draw also. Thank you for your support. This week’s lotto €5200.

5K ROAD RACE 

The Mary Doyle Memorial 5K Road Race takes place on Saturday June 10 at 7.30pm. Registration will take place in the Rockwell Rovers complex, New Inn from 6pm onwards. Entry fee is €10 for adult and €5 for children Entries taken on the night. Chip Timing. Perpetual cup to the first man & woman finishers in honour of Mary! Light refreshment afterwards.

CONFIRMATION

Congratulations to the local school children who received their confirmation from Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly last Tuesday May 9 in New Inn. We thank Fr Bobby, individuals and groups who helped in the preparation. We wish our 56 young people well and we  pray that we will all be open to the Holy Spirit.

WIN A CAR

Win a Volkswagen ID4 is a major fundraising initiative where Rockwell Rovers GAA club are raffling a new full electric VWID4 worth over €50,000. Tickets are €25 each and can be purchased from any club member or on our new dedicated website www.winavwid4.ie. All funds raised will go towards paying for the Astro Turf development, walkway and lights for both as well as planning for future club development.

SINCERE SYMPATHY

is extended to Paddy & Geraldine Cleary, Lagganstown on the passing of Geraldine’s uncle Patrick (Pat) O’Donnell, Ballypatrick, Clonmel (formerly Knockgraffon, New Inn) and brother of the late Ned O’Donnell, Graigue Springmount. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Predeceased by his wife Monica, he will be sadly missed by his son Joseph, daughters Margaret, Ellen and Rosari, grandchildren, extended family and his many friends. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis.

TABLE QUIZ

In aid of Cahir Care Day this Saturday May 13 at 8pm, Shamrock Lounge, Cahir. Your support would be much appreciated. This facility offers brilliant support on a daily basis to so many of our elderly family and friends in Cahir town and the rural areas that surround it.

 

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

Mary Doyle Memorial 5K Run on Saturday June 10. More details nearer the time.

 

NEW INN VOICES

All roads lead to New Ross, Co Wexford on Sunday May 21 when our local parish choir “New Inn Voices” will take part in the AIMS festival of Choral & Sacred Music in the town. The AIMS Choral Festival is firmly established as a premier event in the southeast, attracting choirs, musical societies and soloists from all over Ireland. This year the choir will compete in three different competitions. All members have been busy rehearsing these past few months under the guidance of the very accomplished Choir mistress Jayne McConnon. Best of Luck to all.

 

CAHIR FIANNA FAIL COMHAIRLE CEANTAIR
To all members, a meeting will take place this Thursday May 11 at 8.30pm in Ardfinnan Community Hall. Agenda TBC.  Full attendance would be appreciated, Jim Lynch (Secretary).

 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Congratulations to the boys and girls in 2nd class from New Inn boys and Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal who made their First Holy Communion last Saturday April 29 in New Inn church. Our thanks to Fr. Bobby for performing the service and to the teachers from both schools for preparing the children. Thankfully, the weather held up, the sun shone and a wonderful day was had by all!

 

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

results from Saturday May 6 -nos are 5, 17, 25 & 32 -NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Pat Carroll, Eileen Peters, Kevin Riordan and Jim & Breda Hickey entered into May monthly draw for €500 on Saturday June 3. Sellers: Ml Purcell x 2, Rockwell Rovers & Sandra English entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday June 3. This week’s Jackpot is €5,000. Congratulations to our April monthly winner of €500 – John Heaney, Seller – Rockwell Rovers.

25 CARD DRIVE, OLD SCHOOL, KNOCKGRAFFON 

Joint Winners with 13 games each were Michael O’Gorman / Tony Donaghy and Margaret Fallon/ Marian Loughnan. Table prizes to Kitty Slattery/ Sheila Slattery. Well done to all. Cards start at 8.30pm. All are welcome.

 

SINCERE SYMPATHY 

is extended to the following families: Kevin & Dina Moore and family, Knockgraffon on the death of Dina’s brother Christy Dillon, Manchester, UK (formerly Ardfinnan). The funeral took place Thursday May 4 in Manchester. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis.

Condolences to Joe Doherty and family, Knockgraffon on the passing of his wife Mary (aka Molly) nee Caplice formerly of Burncourt. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joe, son Tom, daughters Helen, Colette and Michelle, grandchildren, extended families’, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.

GREYHOUND AWARDS

Congratulations to Born Warrior, Dog of the Year and Supreme Greyhound of the Year.  Brilliant performance by local trainer Jennifer O’Donnell and team Killenaule.

 

Congratulations also to Clona Duke, this year’s Future Star of the year trained locally by Graham Holland and family Golden and bred by Shari Anne & Jim O’Donnell, New Inn at the GRI National Greyhound awards 2023 at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium, Cork.

Pictured here Liam Cahill presents a trophy to local trainer Jennifer O’Donnell and team Killenaule on Born Warrior who won “Dog of the Year” and “Supreme Greyhound of the Year”

Left to Right:  Jean O’Hanlon, Tom Crean (GRI) , John Touhy (CEO), Frank Nyhan (Chairman).  Liam Cahill,

Congratulation also to Clona Duke this year’s “Future Star of the Year”
Back:L to R: Gillian O’Brien (Owner), Frank Nyhan (Chairman) , Shari-Anne O Donnell (Breeder), John Touhy (CEO),  Jimmy O Donnell,  Nicki Holland (Trainer), Alex Grassick, and Sheena Murphy.
Front: Kevin O Brien.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

First Holy Communion takes place this Saturday April 29 in New Inn church at 11am for both primary schools. May the sun shine on this happy and holy day.

NEW INN VINTAGE CLUB WALTER CLEARY MEMORIAL RUN

Vintage Car/Tractor/Bike Run this Sunday April 30. Registration from 11.30am at the GAA grounds. Vintage run starting at 1pm sharp. Refreshments and Raffle after the Run in NICC (New Inn Community Centre). Music and Auction in Barron’s Pub in the evening

CONGRATULATIONS 

To Aislinn Kelly, who has won a prestigious national journalism award for her feature writing in her local paper “The Nationalist” and on tipperarylive.ie. Aislinn, a fourth-year journalism student in the University of Limerick, has won Features Writer of the Year Arts and Pop Culture at the National Student Media Awards held last week – known as the SMEDIAs.

Aislinn is a daughter of David & Catherine Kelly, Newtown, New Inn, and we wish her all the best for the future.

THANK YOU

Extending a really big thank to everyone who contributed to the Turkey/Syria Earthquake Appeal at Knockgraffon school recently. €1205 was raised in total which will go through UNICEF to help alleviate those in greatest need. Thank you so much from the Knockgraffon Ladies.

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Joint winners on Wednesday April 19 with 10 games each were Roseanne Carew/Noel White and brothers Vincent/Billy Phelan. Table prizes went to Margaret Fallon / Marian Loughnan and Jim Whelan / Patsy Hartigan. Well done all. Cards continue at the Old School, Knockgraffon every Wednesday evening at 8.30pm. All are welcome.

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

results from Sat Apr 22nd nos are 12, 15, 18 & 32 NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Sabrina Moore, Catriona Ryan, Nora Parker & Knockgraffon Coursing Club entered into April monthly draw for €500 on Sat 6th May. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers x 2, Ml Purcell, PJ Moloney entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Sat, 6th May. This week’s Jackpot is € 4,600.

CAHIR DAY CARE CENTRE

Would like to thank all who supported the Cake sale last Sunday in Cahir. €1,400 was raised. A big thank you to all who helped out on the day and who donated spot prizes for the raffle. This facility offers brilliant support on a daily basis to so many of our elderly family and friends in Cahir town and the rural areas that surround it.

TABLE QUIZ

In aid of Cahir Care Day on Saturday May 13 at 8pm, Shamrock Lounge, Cahir. Your support would be much appreciated.

CAR LAUNCH

Thanks very much to everyone who attended the launch of our club fundraiser on Thursday April 20. Tickets are €25 each or 3 for €65 (same name on all three) or 5 for €100 (same name on all five tickets). Must be over 18 to enter. Tickets available from any club member and also available to purchase online https://winavwid4.ie/. All funds raised are for development of the club facilities for all members and your support is very much appreciated.

Pictured here at the recent Car Launch fundraiser at Rockwell Rovers GAA grounds, New Inn are

Back  L to R: Willie Flynn, Brian Jones (Pierce Motors),  Kate Hennessy, Andy Hennessy, Elaine Cummins, Clodagh O’Gorman, Mary Newman, Jerry Ryan, John Hally, Ken Collins, Colm Heaney, Aidy Barron, Thomas Buckley, Geraldine Cleary.

Front L to R: Ashling Moloney, Ellen Hally, Sarah Stafford, Cara Flynn, PJ Moloney.

FUNDRAISER LAUNCH

Rockwell Rovers GAA Club are launching a major fundraiser this Thursday April 20 at 7.45pm at the club grounds in New Inn. Win a Volkswagen ID4 is a major fundraising initiative where the club are raffling a new full electric VWID4 worth over €50,000. Tickets are €25 each and can be purchased from any club member or on our new dedicated website www.winavwid4.ie. All funds raised will go towards paying for the Astro Turf development, walkway and lights for both as well as planning for future club development. Tipperary GAA stars will be on hand to promote this exciting new draw. All are welcome.

 

CAKE SALE & RAFFLE

In aid of Cahir Day Care Centre this Sunday April 23, 9am to 12 noon at the Day Care Centre in Cahir. This facility offers brilliant support on a daily basis to so many of our elderly family and friends in Cahir town and the rural areas that surround it. Your support would be much appreciated.

NEW INN TIDY TOWNS

A G M will be held on Tuesday evening April 25 at 7.30 pm in the Community Hall. Please come along, all are welcome!

RUGBY NEWS

Congrats to local man Diarmuid Barron who scored the opening two tries in Munster’s stunning 2 pt victory over Stormers of South Africa who had been on a 19-game unbeaten home streak over 2 years. The game was played in Cape Town last Saturday April 15. Diarmuid is a son of Kevin & Alice, Racecourse Cross and it is a proud moment for New Inn/ Knockgraffon parish and Rockwell Rovers club to watch one of our own putting in a tremendous performance on the big stage. Best of Luck going forward.

 

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Winners on Wednesday April 12 with 10 games were Bernie Farrell/Ml Murphy. Runners up with 9 games were Donal O’Dwyer/Tommy Guilfoyle. Table prizes went to Angela Barrett/Eileen Howley and Mary Ann Healy/Willie Crosse. Well done all. Cards continue at the Old School, Knockgraffon every Wednesday evening at 8.30pm. All are welcome.

Sincere sympathy is extended from our committee to Maisie O’Grady, Old Rd, Cashel on the passing of her husband Owen. Maisie is a stalwart of the cards here in Knockgraffon and our thoughts and prayers are with her and her sons Eugene and Joseph, extended families, neighbours and friends. Ar dheis do go raibh a anam dilis.

 

NEW INN VINTAGE CLUB WALTER CLEARY MEMORIAL RUN Vintage Car/Tractor/Bike Run on Sunday April 30. Registration from 11.30am at the GAA grounds. Vintage run starting at 1pm sharp. Refreshments and Raffle after the Run in NICC (New Inn Community Centre). Music and Auction in Barron’s Pub in the evening.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

HOLY COMMUNION DATE: Saturday April 29

CONFIRMATION DATE: Tuesday May 9

 

LOTTO RESULTS

From Saturday April 15, nos are 11,21,24,25- No Winner,  Lucky dips x4:  Leah Kent, Sean Murphy, John Heaney, Tricia Ryan will be entered into €500 April monthly draw. Sellers: Marlhill Open Farm, John Hally, Rockwell Rovers x 2 in sellers prize draw for €100. This week’s jackpot is €4,400. Thank you for your continued support!

 

CONGRATULATIONS 

Congratulations to Ciara Fitzpatrick daughter of Barry & Siobhan who is part of the #IRLWU16 Squad who travel to Serbia next week for the UEFA development tournament. Well done, Ciara. Phenomenal achievement.

 

 

DILLON QUIRKE FOUNDATION

Pictured here L to R: Anita O’Dwyer (Children’s Officer), John Hally (Chairman), Dan Quirke, Mary Newman (Treasurer), Alan Moloney (Senior player), along with our U11 group from Rockwell Rovers GAA club, making a presentation to Dan Quirke, on behalf of the Dillon Quirke Foundation.

After our fundraiser walk in March, we are delighted to present a cheque for €1,500 to Dan Quirke, on behalf of the Dillon Quirke Foundation.

Thanks to everyone who attended on the night including Operation Transformation Leader Marie Louise Clear.

Mile Buiochas to everyone who donated to this great fundraiser, which aims to raise awareness and save lives by screening every GAA player both male and female from the age of 12 upwards.

 

 

THANK YOU

Pictured here L to R: Table Quiz winners: Kathleen Kiely, Cian White, James Brown, Jane Barrett and Gerry O’Neill at Barrons pub, New Inn being presented with their prizes (kindly sponsored by Flynn Accountants, Clonmel and Donie Barrett, Barrett Haulage, Outrath) by James Brown. Well done to all involved in this fantastic fundraiser organised by Mattie & Elaine Cummins, Springfield for the Critical Emergency Medical Response (formerly Irish Community Air Ambulance).

A great crowd turned up to support the fundraiser in aid of Critical Emergency Medical Response (formerly Irish Community Air Ambulance) last Friday evening in Barrons pub, New Inn. Over 35 teams competed in the Table quiz and the overall winners were presented with their prizes (kindly sponsored by Flynn Accountant, Clonmel and Donnie Barrett, Barrett Haulage) by James Brown. A big thank you to MC on the night Karl McHugh, Mary Francis Barron for hosting the event, organisers Mattie & Elaine Cummins and to everyone who donated spot prizes for the raffle and helped out on the night. To continue this life-saving work, the Critical Emergency Medical Response relies on fundraising efforts. It costs an average of €25,000 to establish a Volunteer Doctor and €120,000 to equip a new Critical Care response vehicle. However, with your support, they can expand their service to reach more communities in Ireland. Well done to all involved.

 

CAMOGIE 

Rockwell Rovers Junior Camogie team played their second league match on Friday, March 31, against a strong Slieve Felim side in New Inn. After a tough first game defeat, the girls put in a fantastic performance despite the poor weather conditions, which included a strong breeze and soft underfoot. Rockwell started strongly, with Clare O’Dwyer scoring two points. However, Slieve Felim quickly replied with three points of their own, leaving the half-time score 0-2 to 0-3 in their favour. In the second half, Rockwell’s Christine Bourke scored an early goal, but Slieve Felim responded with two more points to level the game. However, Rockwell showed great resilience and teamwork, and a lovely move resulted in a brilliant shot to the top corner from Bourke, scoring the second goal for Rockwell. The last 10 minutes of the game were intense as Slieve Felim tried to level the game, but Rockwell’s defence held strong, securing a historic victory for the club as this is the first time Rockwell Rovers Camogie have had a Junior team. Congratulations to the players and management for a fantastic performance and a memorable win.

COUNTY TIPPERARY CAMOGIE TEAMS

Congratulations to the following who made County Tipperary camogie teams recently:  Sophie Lonergan and Emily McGrath on the U14 county team,  Maeve Carroll, Margaret McGrath and Alanya Hogan who made the U16B county team. Well done to all the girls and we wish them well. They do themselves, their parish and club proud.

 

 

Rockwell Rovers Junior Camogie team

Back L to R: Maria Barron, Niamh Ryan, Ciara Moloney, Laura O’Gorman, Stephanie Kelly, Libby Hogan, Ciara Parker, Bernie Bergin, Michelle (Shelly) Ryan, Abbie Ryan, Grainne Flynn.
Front: Nessa Moloney, Margaret McGrath, Grace Hogan, Christine Bourke, Niamh Marnane, Claire O’Dwyer, Clodagh O’Gorman, Eabha Moloney
Management and Selectors: Rory Heffernan, Willie Flynn, Niall Kelly, Cathriona Walsh

WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS

To Paul Smith and  Emma Ryan who were married in the Church of Our Lady Queen, New Inn and had their reception at the Anner Hotel, Thurles recently. Paul is a son of Peter & Sharon and Emma is a daughter of Gerry & Philomena. We wish the bride & groom every health and happiness for the future!

TABLE QUIZ

In aid of Critical Emergency Medical Response (formerly Irish Community Air Ambulance) at Barrons, New Inn this Friday April 14 at 9pm sharp. Table of 4 (entry €40 – €10p/p). Prizes for winners and spot prizes. Followed by music. Great night guaranteed. Contact Mary Frances on 052 7462252 or Mattie Cummins 087 4101952 to book a team or for more information. Please support this great service.

NEW ICA GUILD

Information meeting on setting up a new ICA guild in Cahir will be on Thursday April 13. The venue is Cahir Parish Room beside the Day Care Centre, Cahir. Contact Barbara O’Brien on (087) 981 689 for more info. All are welcome.

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET

New Inn and Knockgraffon Parish are having the Divine Mercy Chaplet this Sunday i.e., April 16 at 2.30pm ( please note earlier time) in New Inn. We hope to see you all if you can. Our Altar is dedicated to the Divine Mercy, and we are delighted to welcome Fr Michael Kennedy, PP Lattin and Cullen for the service.

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Winners on Wednesday April 5 with 15 games were Patsy Hartigan / Jim Phelan.  Runners up with 12 games were Teresa Breen/ Betty Ryan. Table prizes went to Bernie Farrell/Kitty Byrne and Frank Gubbins/Mattie Boyle. Well done all. Cards continue at the Old School, Knockgraffon every Wednesday evening at 8.30pm.  All are welcome!

NEW INN VINTAGE CLUB WALTER CLEARY MEMORIAL RUN Vintage Car/Tractor/Bike Run on Sunday April 30. Registration from 11.30am at the GAA grounds. Vintage run starting at 1pm sharp. Refreshments and Raffle after the Run in NICC (New Inn Community Centre). Music and Auction in Barron’s Pub in the evening.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

HOLY COMMUNION DATE: Saturday April 29

CONFIRMATION DATE: Tuesday May 9

LOCAL LINK TIPPERARY

Try Local Link Tipperary’s new DRT (door-to-door) service covering Newcastle, Goatenbridge, Ardfinnan, Clogheen & Ballylooby to Cahir, Tuesdays & Fridays leaving Newcastle area at 9:15am arriving in Cahir for or before 10:30am. There is also route 855 covering New Inn area. For more info please dial  052-6166140.#locallinkTipperary #trythebus @TFIupdates @TipperaryLive

Reminder that this service needs to be used if we are to increase services. But for now it’s Tuesday and Friday.

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CUL CAMP 

Our GAA Easter Camp came to a close after three fantastic days packed full of fun and games for the boys and girls involved. It was great to see them all enjoying the camp with the weather mostly on side. They were all delighted to receive a football & solitar for practicing at home.

Thanks to David Byrne, GDA and to head coach Ellen and all her coaches, including our own Eoghan Doyle, for a very well organised camp.  We now look forward to our Cul Camp later in the summer.

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

results from Saturday April 8 nos are 2, 20, 28 & 29 NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Mick Mackey, Cashel, Ken and Mary Collins, Lee O’Connor, Tom and Margaret O’Gorman entered into April monthly draw for €500 on Saturday 6th May. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers x 2, Ollies Bar & Ml Purcell entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday May 6. This week’s Jackpot is € 4,200

SINCERE SYMPATHY 

is extended to the family of the late Liam Moore, Tamworth, Birmingham, UK and formerly of Knockgraffon, Co. Tipperary. Deeply regretted by his wife Jennifer, sons David & Kieran, daughter Katie Jane, brothers Kevin, Davy, Gerard, Tom and sister Esther, predeceased by his sister Joan and brother Bobby. Liam died February 14 and was interred March 17. A memorial mass will take place on Friday April 14 at 7.30pm in Knockgraffon Church for Liam and all dec’d members of the Moore family. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis

RAMBLING HOUSE

Rambling House in Ollie’s Lounge, New Inn this Thursday night April 6 at 9pm. Song and Storytelling etc. All are welcome.

EASTER CEREMONIES THIS WEEK

Starting this Wednesday (i.e., April 5) at 7.30pm -Taizé prayer & confession in New Inn church. Holy Thursday (April 6) at 7pm -Mass for the Lord’s supper in Knockgraffon. Holy Thursday at 8pm – Mass for the Lord’s supper in New Inn. Good Friday (i.e., April 7) at 3pm- Liturgy of the Passion in New Inn. Good Friday at 7.30pm – Stations of the Cross in Knockgraffon. Holy Saturday at 8.30pm – Easter Vigil mass in New Inn. Easter Sunday Mass at 9.30am in Knockgraffon. Easter Sunday Mass at 11.30am in New Inn

May you all have a Happy Easter.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

The following people will be Commissioned to be the ministers this Thursday night at the Mass for the Lord’s supper: Nellie Guerin, Gretta Shortall, Jo Lonergan, John Hally, David O’Neill, Mary Holleran, Ken Collins and Siobhain O’Donnell. We welcome them to the Ministry.

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET

New Inn and Knockgraffon Parish are having the Divine Mercy Chaplet on the 1st Sunday after Easter i.e., April 16 at 3pm in New Inn. We hope to see you all if you can. Our Altar is dedicated to the Divine Mercy, and we are delighted to welcome Fr Michael Kennedy, PP Lattin and Cullen for the service.

CHOIRS

We welcome the Parish choir this Holy Thursday in New Inn and the New Inn Voices choir on Easter Sunday in New Inn.

NEW INN TENNIS CLUB

The AGM of New Inn Tennis Club will be held on Wednesday April 12 at 8.30pm in the NICC.  All are welcome!

 

NEW ICA GUILD

Information meeting on setting up a new ICA guild in Cahir will be on Thursday April 13. The venue is Cahir Parish Room beside the Day Care Centre, Cahir. Contact Barbara O’Brien on (087) 981 689 for more info. All are welcome.

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

results from Saturday April 1, nos are 1, 7, 20 & 26 -NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Aislinn Kelly, Eddie & Helen Hally, Padraig Lovett and Caitriona Ryan entered into the April monthly draw for €500 on Saturday May 6. Sellers: Ml Purcell, Tommy Buckley, Sandra English & Rockwell Rovers entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, May 6. This week’s Jackpot is €4,000. Congratulations to our March monthly winner of €500 – Ann Doherty, Knockgraffon. Seller – Sandra English

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Winners on Wednesday March 29 with 11 games were Ann Dowling / Dick Lonergan. Runners up with 10 games were Patsy Hartigan / Jim Phelan. Table prizes went to Teresa Breen/ Betty Ryan and Willie Crosse/ Eileen White.  Well done all. Cards continue at the Old School, Knockgraffon every Wednesday evening at 8.30pm.  All are welcome!

Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of the late Michael (Mick) O’Brien, Hills Lot, Rosegreen.  Mick was a stalwart of the cards in Knockgraffon, and we offer our condolences to his wife Florence. his family and friends. May Mick Rest in Peace, nb – etr

TABLE QUIZ

In aid of Critical Emergency Medical Response (formerly Irish Community Air Ambulance) at Barrons, New Inn on Friday April 14 at 9pm sharp. Table of 4 (entry €40 – €10p/p). Prizes for winners and spot prizes. Followed by music. Great night guaranteed. Contact Mary Frances on 052 7462252 or Mattie Cummins 087 4101952 to book a team or for more information. Please support this great service.

NEW INN VINTAGE CLUB WALTER CLEARY MEMORIAL RUN Vintage Car/Tractor/Bike Run on Sunday April 30. Registration from 11.30am at the GAA grounds. Vintage run starting at 1pm sharp. Refreshments and Raffle after the Run in NICC (New Inn Community Centre). Music and Auction in Barron’s Pub in the evening.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

HOLY COMMUNION DATE: Saturday April 29

CONFIRMATION DATE: Tuesday May 9

SINCERE SYMPATHY

Is extended to Dermot & Marie O’Brien and family, Woodenstown on the passing of Dermot’s dad Michael (Mick) O’Brien, Hills Lot, Rosegreen. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mick’s wife Florence, his family, extended families, neighbours and friends. Ar dheis de go raibh a Anam dilis.