Author: Paddy O'Connor

5K FUN RUN/WALK – MARY DOYLE MEMORIAL RUN

Well done to all who participated and thank you for your support. It was a very poignant evening on Saturday, June 10 for Albert, Jonathan, Cliona and Lorraine. The winners are as follows: Senior Men: 1) Paddy Cummins- Moycarkey Coolroo, 2) Barry Hartnett -Dundrum, 3) Peter Madden- Templemore. Senior Woman; 1) Kealey Tideswell- Clonmel, 2) Emma Murray- Clonmel, 3) Caroline Hassett- Templemore. Junior man: Ross McCarthy- Clonmel, Junior woman: Eadoin Duffy- Clonmel. We will have photos from the occasion up on our New Inn Festival official Facebook page. Thanks to all involved in this year’s event. Thanks to the stewards who did an excellent job with the support from An Garda Siochana. A big thank you to Clonmel Athletic club who worked behind the scenes with our Festival committee here in New Inn. A lovely evening was had by all with much enjoyed refreshments of tea and scones afterwards. The evening was a fitting tribute to Mary Doyle and her legacy.

NEW INN TENNIS

Congratulations to Breda Hickey and Geraldine Cleary who won grade 6 in the very successful Diva Doubles competition hosted by New Inn Tennis Club recently.

 

ROCKWELL ROVERS CAMOGIE

It was a great week for Rockwell Rovers Camogie. On Tuesday June 6, our older under 14 team came out on top in a close match to beat Thurles Sarsfields by a goal in the B Shield Co. Final at St Patrick’s College, Thurles. This was followed up on Wednesday evening June 7 by another victory for our younger team in the Second Team Division Cup Co. Final, who came from behind for a great win against Brian Borus. Also on Wednesday, our super under 10’s had a great evening in Dundrum playing three matches against Knockavilla Kickhams and Annacarty. Well done to all involved.

 

WILLIE FLYNN MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC 

Rockwell Rovers Gaa club are once again running the Willie Flynn Memorial Golf Classic sponsored by Eoin Shine Electrical on the 7th & 8th July in Cahir Park Golf Club.  Anyone interested in entering a team or sponsoring a Teebox 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 or any committee member.

 

25 CARD DRIVE, OLD SCHOOL, KNOCKGRAFFON

Treble winners on Wednesday June 7 with 11 games each were Angela Barrett / Eileen Howley, Jimmy Looby / Ml Murphy and Donal O’Dwyer / Cyril O’Dwyer. Table prizes to James /Thomas Kennedy and John Cooney / Liam Harty. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm and all are welcome.

 

 

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

Lotto numbers from Saturday June 10, nos are 1,2,7,12 – No Winner – 4x lucky dips: Irene & John Fogarty, Colm Heaney, Tom & Mgt O Gorman, John Hickey, Cahir. Sellers – Rockwell Rovers x 3 & Ml Purcell shop. This week’s jackpot is €6000. Thank you for your continued support.

 

 

 

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.

BIG CONGRATS

to Valerie O’Shea, Shannon, Co. Clare winner of 10 free VW ID4 tickets in June Bonus draw. A big thank you to all of those continuing to volunteer with ticket sales in various locations. Your support is very much appreciated.

 

 

SINCERE SYMPATHY

is extended to Eddie & Mary Shanahan, New Inn on the passing of Mary’s sister Rose Anne O’Flaherty (nee Flynn), Fethard formerly Dominic St, Cashel. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rose Anne’s family at this sad time. Ar dheis de go raibh a hanam dilis.

New Inn Tennis 

 

Pictured here Breda Hickey and Geraldine Cleary with Sean Looby, secretary New Inn Tennis club. Congratulations to Breda Hickey and Geraldine Cleary who won grade 6 in the very successful Diva Doubles competition hosted by New Inn Tennis club recently.

 

Rockwell Rovers Camogie U14 B County Shield Winners

 

Pictured here Rockwell Rovers camogie U14 B County Shield Winners

Back L to R: Saoirse Dolan, Jane Corcoran, Molly Lawrence, Catherine Fitzgerald, Emily McGrath, Cliodhna Farrell, Emma Durkan, Lucy Quinn, Sophie Lonergan, Cara Cummins

 

Front L to R: Addison Ryan, Shona Moloney, Meabh Lonergan, Lucy O’Connor, Emma Hally, Maria Buckley, Maeve Moloney

 

 

 

Congratulations to our u14 Team 2 Rockwell Rovers Camogie who won their Cup Final on Wednesday June 7 in a thrilling match against a very strong Brian Borus team.

Back L to R: Annie Flynn, Sarah Stafford, Saoirse Hartnett, Lauren Gleeson, Maeve Cummins, Cathy Julian, Amy Corcoran.

Front L to R: Cara Halley, Lauren Lonergan, Leah Lonergan, Emma Flynn, Maria Durkan, Clara Flanagan, Brid Quinn

New Inn Tennis Club

Pictured here Gail Horan and Caroline Ryan from Larkspur Tennis Club  who won grade 5 in the very successful Diva Doubles competition hosted by New Inn Tennis Club recently.

Walter Cleary Memorial Tractor Run.

2) Pictured here are some members of New Inn Vintage club making a cheque presentation to Cashel Day Care Centre following their recent Walter Cleary Memorial Tractor Run.

L to R: Orla Hickey, Paddy Peters, Mary Fleetwood Ryan, Pat O’Rourke, Geraldine Cooney, Paddy O’Connor, Mary Frances Barron and Jimmy Farrell.

Pictured here are some members of the New Inn Vintage club making a cheque presentation to Cashel Residential Older Persons service following their recent Walter Cleary Memorial Tractor Run.

L to R: Joe Owens, Carmel Leonard, Elaine Burke, Kevin Moore, Paddy Peters, Josephine Doyle, Pat O’Rourke, Orla Hickey, Philly Fahey, Mary Frances Barron and Jimmy Farrell.

 

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