New Inn Notes 31/08/2024

CLOTHES COLLECTION – DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

The New Inn Community Centre is excited to announce its fundraising clothes collection continues on the following dates: Wednesday, Sept 4; Thursday, September 5; and September 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!

GAVIN MCGUIRK PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CUP

A golf tournament has been arranged for this Friday and Saturday September 6 & 7 at Cahir Park Golf Club. This is the third year of the competition in memory of the late Gavin McGuirk.  They are hoping to raise monies for Down Syndrome, Tipperary branch, defibrillator servicing and The Heart foundation. It will be a team of four and an individual competition. For more info you can contact Finton McGuirk by emailing him at [email protected] or you can text/ring Dermot O’Brien (O’Brien’s  Pharmacy, Cahir) on 087 668 5687 or James O’Halloran on 087 915 7745. €160 per team. Tee Box sponsorship available, also raffle.

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!

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO
Lotto results from Saturday August 31, the nos are 17,20,22,25 – NO WINNER(s), 4x lucky dips: Debbie Byron, Tom & Mgt O Gorman, PJ & Colette Moloney, Mary O Connor all in September draw for €500. Sellers:  Jimmy Looby, Ml Purcell, Rockwell Rovers and Sandra English in September draw for €100. This week’s Jackpot is €3600. Thank you for your continued support.

CONGRATULATIONS to Tanya Doyle, August winner of €500.

HOLY CROSS ABBEY – SOLEMN NOVENA – SUNDAY SEPT 8 TO MONDAY 16

Monday to Saturday : 7am, 10.30am, 4.30pm, 7.30pm. Sunday : 7am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 7.30pm. Special sessions: Penitential Rite: Friday Sept 13 at 7.30pm, Anointing of the sick: Sat Sept 14 at 2pm, Blessing of Infants – Sunday 15 at 2.30pm.

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

25 CARD KNOCKGRAFFON

Winners on Wednesday August 28 with 10 games were brothers Billy/Vincent Phelan and in joint second place with 9 games each were Martina Kelly/Liam Cleary and Maisie O’Grady/Mary Gleeson. Table prizes to Angela Barrett/Eileen White and Chas Keane / Kitty Peters. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm and all are welcome. Tea & refreshment afterwards.

CONGRATULATIONS

to Michael & Cathy Fahey (nee Doran, Cloneen) on the birth of their daughter Chloe, a beautiful baby sister for big brother Conor. Wishing them all health and happiness for the future!

LAUNCH OF THE UNDERAGE FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISER

Join Friends of Tipperary Football for the launch of the Underage Football Development Fundraiser on Monday, September 9th, at 7:30 PM at the Community Hall in Annacarty! We are excited to announce the attendance of newly appointed Tipperary football manager Philly Ryan, along with former Kerry football manager Peter Keane, and former Tipperary football managers David Power and Seamus McCarthy. The evening will be hosted by our MC, Paul Collins. A special thank you to Con Quinn for making this event possible! In addition to Con’s purebred 4-star Angus Heifer, we have an array of fantastic prizes, including: – 2 nights B&B for 2 adults & 2 children at Hotel Minella, Clonmel – An overnight stay at the Horse & Jockey, Thurles – 2 tickets for the All-Ireland Football Final – 2 tickets for the All-Ireland Hurling Final Let’s come together to support our young athletes and help them reach their full potential. We look forward to seeing you there!

IN MEMORIAM: DAVID T. MORRIS

It is with heavy hearts that we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Dave Morris. A cherished member of our parish, Dave made countless contributions over the years that enriched our community in immeasurable ways. His dedicated involvement in mass readings showcased his deep faith and commitment to the church. Dave also played an integral role in the Fr Matthew Players, New Inn Tidy Towns and the Rockwell Music Academy, fostering a spirit of collaboration and creativity. Additionally, his participation in Fianna Fáil politics demonstrated his passion for making a difference in our community. Dave’s unwavering courtesy and infectious good humour left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be deeply missed by our parish and beyond. Our thoughts and prayers are with his beloved wife Rose, daughter Paula, son Rónán, and their families during this difficult time. May his memory be a source of comfort and inspiration to us all.

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.

New Inn Notes 17/08/2024

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!

LENA RICE –REMEMBERED DURING HERITAGE WEEK! 

A documentary looking at the life of Lena Rice the only Irish woman to win the Wimbledon singles tennis championship in 1890 will air on next Friday morning August 23 at 11a.m on Tipp Mid-West Radio (F.M 104.8)

The documentary will trace the life and achievements of Helena Bertha Rice known as Lena who is buried in the small family graveyard in the village of New Inn.

Lena is all but forgotten except when the Wimbledon Tennis tournament is played in July each year, or when the Lena Rice Tournament is played in New Inn and neighbouring clubs annually.

The contributors to this programme include Dr. Denis G. Marnane who will speak about the Spring Rice family, Dr. Maeve O’Riordan U.C.C. who lectures in Women’s cultural history and is author of Women of the Irish country house, Marie McMahon curator of Tipperary county Museum of hidden history who will speak about the tennis costume in vogue at the time. Sandra English whose mother Eileen Bell wrote a short history of Lena Rice and other local history books will speak about her mother’s interest in the subject.

Liam O’Gorman who is very involved with the tennis club in New Inn will speak about the legacy that Lena Rice has left. The Programme is produced by Mary Alice O’Connor with editing and technical expertise by Jim Keane.

DUALLA SHOW – THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

The Dualla Show promises a fun-filled day for all ages, featuring livestock, showjumping, machinery, food, live music, and free circus entertainment. With a focus on free children’s activities, it’s an unbeatable family day out. This year, Irish arm wrestling will make an appearance with Super matches featuring Top competitors, Grip-strength challenges, and opportunities for attendees to arm wrestle professionals. Notable participants include IFA World and European champion Adrian O’Dwyer. The headline match pits Ballymena’s Ashley “the Entertainer” Harmsworth against Tipperary’s Cillian “the Terminator” English. The event also welcomes Davy Gibson, a Northern Ireland Hillclimb champion and rising star in arm wrestling and grip competitions, showcasing his impressive skills at over 50 years old. Join us for a day of strength and excitement!

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 or any of the following:

Bridget O’Driscoll 087-630-5889 Pallasgreen
Donald Kennedy 052-915-6482  Killenaule
Fr Joe Tynan 087-222-5445 Knock long
Maura Ryan 087-242-4033 Upperchurch
Fr Murphy 086-386-8877 Drom / Inch
Ann Hayes 087-976-6520 Clonoulty
Angela Tully 086-857-7838 Two Mile Borris
Margaret O’Dwyer 087-978-5893 Annacarthy
Alice Kennedy 087-611-1850 Templederry

FRIENDS OF TIPPERARY FOOTBALL

Join us 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, attending this special event. A huge thank you to Con Quinn for making this happen! Let’s come together to support our young athletes and help them reach their full potential. Don’t miss out! See you there!

ROCKWELL ROVERS 

Lotto Draw Results from Saturday August 17 drawn – 02, 06, 09 & 31 – NO WINNER(s). Lucky dipsx4:  Tommy & Helena Buckley, Tara Stafford, John A. Strumble & Sean Hogan to be entered into August’s draw with a chance to win €500. Sellers: PJ Moloney, Michael Purcell and Rockwell Rovers x 2 in with a chance to win August’s sellers prize of €100.  This week’s jackpot €3,200. Thank you for your continued support.

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

SINCERE SYMPATHY 

is extended to Pauline & Taylor Ryan, New Inn on the sad passing of Pauline’s mother Nancy Leahy (nee Shelly) in Lancashire, England and formerly of Georgesland, Cashel. Deeply regretted by her partner Ian, daughters Pauline, Marion, Noreen and Bridget, son John and their partners, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family, relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements later. May she rest in Peace.

25 CARD KNOCKGRAFFON

Winners on Wednesday July 31 with 14 games were Patsy Hartigan/Jim Whelan and in second place with 9 games were Phil Ryan (Ollies) / Philip Ryan. Table prizes to Mary Anne Healy/Eileen White and Sean Spillane /Tom Tobin. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm and all are welcome.

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO RESULTS

From Saturday August 3, nos are 4,7,12,23 – no winner – lucky dips x4: Tony & Julia Shorthall, Shane Mc Gonigle, Louise Keating, John Hickey Cahir- sellers Pat Halley, Rockwell Rovers x 2, Ml Purcell all in August draw for €500 and €100. This week’s Jackpot is €2,800. Thank you for your continued support.

CONGRATULATIONS

to July monthly winner, €500 goes to Yvonne Lonergan and seller Rockwell Rovers.

DUALLA SHOW-DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: SUNDAY AUGUST 25

The Dualla Show is a fun-filled day with events and surprises for all ages. Livestock, showjumping, machinery, food, live music, free circus and exhibitors – there’s something to interest everyone. With an emphasis on FREE children’s entertainment the Dualla Show is unbeatable when it comes to an affordable day out for the whole family.

“Irish Arm wrestling will be making an appearance at this year’s Dualla Show in Tipperary. A marquee stand will host Super matches between high-level Irish competitors from around the country, grip-strength challenges with leaderboards and prizes – including weight attempts by Grip world record holders, as well as “have-a-go” tables where attendees can arm wrestle with trained professionals. IFA World and European 105 Right Arm champion Adrian O’Dwyer will also be present at the event, in addition to other nationally rated pullers. We look forward to seeing many of you there on the day to test your strength! “

TIPPERARY CLUB DRAW 

The new Tipperary Clubs Draw 2024 – 2025 commenced on Wednesday July 31.  This year’s draw is the biggest ever with amazing CASH prizes & more. It’s still not too late to purchase your ticket. Please contact Rockwell Rovers PJ Moloney or Mary Newman if you wish to join. If you joined the Friends of Rockwell Rovers package, you are already in! You’ve got to be in it to win it!!Congratulations to Ger Hally, Hymenstown on winning €500 in the first of this year’s Tipperary GAA draw

SINCERE SYMPATHY

Is extended to the O’Halloran Families, Chamberlainstown on the passing of Jim (Seamus) O’Halloran, Greystones, Wicklow and late of Chamberlainstown, New Inn. Our thoughts and prayers go to his wife Janey (nee Coffey), children : Laura, Tracey, Amy and Jack, grandchildren, brothers and sisters : Tom, Alice (Peters), Charlie (Smith), Willie, Sean and the late Mary, extended families, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace

New Inn Notes 27/07/2024

25 CARD KNOCKGRAFFON

Winners on Wednesday July 24 with 14 games were

Jim Meskell/Tim Joe McGrath and in joint second place with 9 games each were Brian Blackmore/Philip Hickey and Mary Gleeson/Maisie O’Grady. Table prizes to brothers John & Thomas Kennedy and Martina Kelly / Liam Cleary. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm and all are welcome.

LOTTO RESULTS

Draw from Saturday July 27, nos are 12, 27, 28 and 30. NO WINNER (S) : Lucky dips x 4: Muireann Ingham, Kay Ryan, Kieran McGovern and Simon Anchell to be entered into July’s draw with a chance to win €500. Sellers : Michael Purcell, Phil Ryan, Rockwell Rovers x 2 in with a chance to win €100. This week’s jackpot is €2,600 – thank you for your continued support.

TIPPERARY CLUB DRAW 

The new Tipperary Clubs Draw 2024 – 2025 commences on Wednesday July 31.  This year’s draw is the biggest ever with amazing CASH prizes & more. Don’t be late, purchase your ticket. Please contact PJ Moloney or Mary Newman if you wish to join. If you joined the Friends of Rockwell Rovers package, you are already in! You’ve got to be in it to win it!!

 Willie Flynn Golf Classic

Pictured here for the Willie Flynn Memorial Golf Classic are Rockwell Rovers Gaa club officials John Hally (senior chairperson) holding the Irish Press Cup, Jimmy Looby (president) holding the John Doyle Cup and Tommy Buckley (juvenile chairperson) at Cahir Park Golf club recently.

Pictured here for the Willie Flynn Memorial Golf Classic is  John Hally (senior chairperson) and Mary Flynn (wife of the late Willie Flynn)  at Cahir Park Golf club recently.

Willie was a stalwart of Rockwell Rovers Gaa club, a great clubman and accountant for the club for many years. Willie always gave freely of his time to the Club and his children continue the family tradition, with Martina, Alma, Tommy and Willie jnr all involved with the club either as players, coaches or in admin positions. His pride in his children and grandchildren playing for the club was all important to Willie who rarely missed any match along with his wife, Mary.

A little bit of history : following a proposal from Tipperary, the Munster Council approved the commissioning of the new John Doyle Cup, which was presented for the first time to the 2024 Munster Minor Hurling Champions i.e Tipperary.

John Doyle from Holycross-Ballycahill in County Tipperary was one of the legends of the game of hurling, winning 8 All-Ireland Senior Hurling titles and 10 Munster Senior Hurling Championship titles in an inter-county career spanning from 1949 to 1967.

Congratulations

to Noreen Fitzgerald from Marlhill Farm, New Inn and her fellow volunteers who took part in the Tipp FM / Tipperary Sports Partnership “Couch to 5K Challenge” recently.

Pictured here is Rob from Tipperary Sports Partnership, Mark Mulally, Mary Lonergan, Denise Bolton, Patrica Langton, Noreen Fitzgerald and Stephen Keogh from Tipp Fm. Mary and Noreen are going again on September 1st “Pink Run” to raise funds for Breast Cancer, so all support and encouragement are welcome.

LOTTO DRAW RESULTS

From Saturday July 20, Numbers drawn: 01, 02, 18, 26 – NO WINNER (s). Lucky dips x4 : Lisa O’ Connor, MG O’ Connell, Emma O’Connor, John & Liz Hally be entered into July’s draw with a chance to win €500. Sellers: Michael Purcell, PJ Moloney & Rockwell Rovers x2 in with a chance to win €100. This week’s jackpot €2,400. Thank you for your continued support!

KNOCK

All generations are welcome to the Basilica of Our Lady in Knock on Sunday 28 July for the annual World Day for Grandparents and Elderly. At the gathering Lady of Knock will be sung by Dana; Anointing of the Sick will take place at 2.30pm and Mass will be celebrated by Papal Nuncio Archbishop Montemayor at 3.00pm which will be followed by the Rosary Procession.

THE VILLAGE MARKET HOLYCROSS

Join Olivia’s flowers (from New Inn) for the July Market on Saturday 27th from 12 to 3pm. They are hosting a favourite, “The Barking Mad” a Novelty Dog Show in aid of local worthwhile charities. With seven categories to consider and great prizes, they welcome registration by WhatsApp on 0894109309 or email [email protected] by July 25th. A great day promised with live music, art, craft, bakes, Olivia’s flowers and much more.

25 CARD KNOCKGRAFFON

Joint winners on Wednesday July 17 with 12 games each were Noel White/Roseanne Carew and Bernie Farrell/Kitty Byrne. Table prizes to John Cooney/Liam Harty and Jim Meskell/Tim Joe McGrath. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm and all are welcome.

THANK YOU

for your support at our recent Willie Flynn Memorial Golf Classic. Thanks to our event main sponsors, Eoin Shine Electrical Services Ltd and McCormack Builders Boston for their continued support. We appreciate all the teams and golfers who participated and made the weekend a huge success. We would also like to thank everyone who supported our Golf Classic by purchasing a tee box or a green. A special thanks to Cahir Golf Club for hosting our event and being so hospitable. We are already excited for next year!

WILLIE FLYNN MEMORIAL JULY 2024 

GOLF CLASSIC PRIZE WINNERS

GUI

1st – (Cahir Steel) Jimmy Mc Carthy, Declan Walsh, Pat Bennett

2nd – (Miss Ellies) David O’Sullivan, Amy O’Sullivan & Caroline Maher

3rd – Paul Tuohy, Will Burke & Susan Carey.

4th – Jim Turner, Steve Quigley & Christopher Quigley.

LADIES TEAMS

1st – Margaret O’Connell, Patricia Moran & Margaret Ryan.

2nd – (Roche’s Feed) Fiona Hennessy, Marie Nevin & Caroline Martin.

NON GUI

1st – John Morrissey, Liam Delahunty & PJ Moloney

2nd – Colm Quinn, Fran Hennessy & Ian Healy.

3rd – Dave Ronyne, Mark O’Brien & Pat Doyle.

Juvenile

1st Will Burke, Louis O’Donoghue & Rowan Barrett

2nd Conor Moloney, Luke Fitzgerald & Henry O’Connor

Gents Longest Drive – Pat Cummins

Ladies Longest Drive – Margaret O’ Connell

Juvenile Longest Drive – Conor Moloney

RAFFLE WINNERS 

In conjunction with our Annual Willie Flynn Golf Classic this weekend. We held a raffle with all proceeds from raffle going to two great causes, the Dillon Quirke Foundation and the Oncology Unit, TUH (Tipperary University Hospital) Thank you to everyone who supported us over the last few weeks, by donating prizes and buying tickets. The following are the first ten winners, and we will be in touch with the winners not present on the night during the week. 1st: Prize Husqvarna Rovotic Lawn Mower donated by Husqvarna -Laura Morrissey. 2nd Prize :2 All Ireland Hurling tickets donated by Rockwell Rovers -Jim Cooney.   3rd Prize: 2 x All Ireland Football tickets donated by Rockwell Rovers -Kate Fogarty.   4th Prize: Signed Cork jersey donated by Brian Murphy, Cork -Sarah Flynn. 5th Prize: Signed Limerick jersey donated by Nicky Quaid, Limerick -Emma Durkan. 6th Prize: Signed Munster Rugby jersey donated by Diarmuid Barron- Paul Halley. 7th Prize: Tipperary jersey- Catriona Casey 8th Prize: Geelong AFL jersey donated by Aisling Moloney – Mary Frances Barron. 9th Prize: Dublin Jersey donated by Margaret Burke- John Darmody.10th Prize: Dillon Quirke Waterford jersey donated by B & T Sports -Isla Morrissey. Check out Rockwell Rovers Facebook pages for more raffle winners.

WILLIE FLYNN MEMORIAL JULY 2024 – GOLF CLASSIC PRIZE WINNERS

1st – (Cahir Steel) Jimmy Mc Carthy, Declan Walsh, Pat Bennett

LADIES TEAMS

Pictured here Geraldine Cleary, Cormac Ryan and Ladies Team 1st – Margaret O’Connell, Patricia Moran and  Margaret Ryan.

CEMETERY MASSES 

“Remembering our loved ones” The remaining annual mass continues as follows: tonight, Wednesday July 17 at Loughkent at 7.30pm. Weather permitting, otherwise at the nearest Church. All are welcome. THANK YOU to All Who Care for Our Parish Cemeteries all Year- Round!

KNOCK

All generations are welcome to the Basilica of Our Lady in Knock on Sunday 28 July for the annual World Day for Grandparents and Elderly.  At the gathering Lady of Knock will be sung by Dana; Anointing of the Sick will take place at 2.30pm and Mass will be celebrated by Papal Nuncio Archbishop Montemayor at 3.00pm which will be followed by the Rosary Procession.

THE STORK HAS ARRIVED

Congratulations to James & Moyra English, Clonmel on the birth of their daughter Aine, 7lbs 9ozs, new baby sister to brothers Brian and Conor. James is the eldest son of proud grandparents Declan & Eileen, Chamberlainstown.  Wishing them all every health and happiness.

THE VILLAGE MARKET HOLYCROSS

Join Olivia’s flowers (from New Inn) for the July Market on Saturday 27th from 12 to 3pm. They are hosting a favourite, “The Barking Mad” a Novelty Dog Show in aid of local worthwhile charities. With seven categories to consider and great prizes, they welcome registration by WhatsApp on 0894109309 or email  [email protected] by July 25th. A great day promised with live music, art, craft, bakes, Olivia’s flowers and much more.

25 CARD KNOCKGRAFFON

Joint winners on Wednesday July 10 with 11 games each were brothers Billy /Vincent Phelan and Paddy Freeney / Mgt Quinlan.  Table prizes to PJ Boland / Joe Murphy and Phil Ryan / Sean Spillane. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm and all are welcome.

LOTTO RESULTS

From Sunday July 14, lotto numbers are 04, 05, 06, 29 – No winner(s) – 4 x lucky dips: Brian Riordan, Jamie Flanagan, Colm Ryan and Ursula Ryan in with a chance to win €500 in July Draw.  Sellers x4:  Rockwell Rovers x2, Phil Ryan and PJ Moloney in draw for sellers €100 prize. This week’s jackpot is €2200 – Thank you for your continued support.

VINTAGE CLUB 

PRESENTATION EVENING IN BARRONS RECENTLY

The New Inn Vintage Club raised €8400 in total from their recent Walter Cleary Memorial Vintage Run, giving €2800 to each of the following organisations, New Inn Parish Links, Cashel Residential Older Persons Services (CROPS) and Cashel Day Care Center.

Pictured here are members of the Vintage Club making a presentation to some members of the New Inn Parish Links Committee.

Front L to R: Mary Frances Barron, Mary Shanahan, Mary O’Donnell, Esther Boland and Carmel Leonard.

Back L to R: Kevin Moore, Paul Bergin, John O’Connor, Paddy Peters, Jimmy Farrell, Pat O’Rourke, Joe Owens, John Whelan, Ml O’Donnell

CEMETERY MASSES 

“Remembering our loved ones” The annual masses continue as follows: this 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.

WOMAN GROUP

A lovely day was had by the ladies on their bus trip to Farney castle and Holy cross Abbey recently. They are already planning their next trip!

WILLIE FLYNN MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC

Rockwell Rovers Gaa club are running the Willie Flynn Memorial Golf Classic this weekend on 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 DRIVE KNOCKGRAFFON 

Winners on Wednesday July 3 with 12 games were Phil O’Connor /Sandra English and in joint second place with 10 games each were brothers, Billy /Vincent Phelan and Ml Murphy/ Jimmy Looby. Table prizes go to Mary Ann Healy /Eileen White and Jim Meskell and Tim Joe McGrath. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm and all are welcome.

LOTTO RESULTS

From Saturday July 6: nos are 04,08,12,18 – WE HAVE A WINNER – €4400 to Maureen Hennessy, seller Andy Hennessy, Knockgraffon – Congratulations Maureen!

Lucky dips x4:  Jim Kelly, Patsy Lonergan, Yvonne Lonergan, Christy & Noreen Peters all in July draw for €500 and sellers Phil Ryan, Tara Stafford, Rockwell Rovers & Sandra Peters in with a chance to win €100. This week’s jackpot is €2000. Thank you for your continued support

ROCKWELL ROVERS CAMOGIE CLUB

Huge congratulations to the U12 Rockwell Rovers White camogie team on their victory over Ballina camogie team in the county Shield Final. They played Ballina Camogie club on July 6^th in Boherlahan. It was a fantastic match, and the game was all square at the full-time whistle. After 10 minutes of extra time our girls edged out a very competitive Ballina by only two points. This is a very young u12 team and are to be admired for their great spirit, hard work and skill. Thanks to Ballina for the game and to the Rockwell Rovers supporters who came to Boherlahan to cheer on the girls. Joint captains on the day were Clara Burke and Éabha Farrell. Thanks to Philly Ryan who refereed the game and presented the shield to the girls. Well done to the team and their coaches: Lorraine Farrell, Maree Heaney, Margaret Burke and Kevin Heaney.

Back Row (L to R):  K. Heaney (mentor), M. Heaney (mentor), E. O’Gorman, E. Mason, M. O’Connor, E. Collins, A. Newman, R. O’Dwyer, E. Flanagan, L. Farrell (mentor), M. Burke (mentor).

Front Row (L TO R): F. Maher, J. O’Connor, S. Lonergan, É. Farrell, C. Burke, G. Kennedy, L. Gleeson, R. Heaney.

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.