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KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Winners last Wednesday, December 21 with 13 games were Chris Noonan /Kevin Farrell and runners up with 10 games were table prizes to Kitty Slattery / Sheila Slattery. Well done all. Cards continue over the festive season i.e., this Wednesday December 28 at the Old School, Knockgraffon at 8.30pm sharp.   The committee would like to take this opportunity to wish all the players a Happy & Holy Christmas and good health and good luck for all in the New Year.

RAMBLING HOUSE 

In Ollies Bar, New Inn on Thursday Jan 5 at 8.30.pm. Music, Song and Storytelling etc. All are welcome.

PARISH LINKS 

This year Parish links are selling lines and you have a chance to win a beautiful hamper which is on display at The Shop, New Inn. This is their only fundraising this year. The Parish Links committee organises the Christmas party for the senior members of our community each year.  The Christmas party will be held this year in New Inn Community Centre on Sun Jan 8, 2023, starting at 12.30. This promises to be a great day with music being played by our own Eddie Golden.

NEW INN KNOCKGRAFFON PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL 2022 -2025

Julie Tobin (087 627 1030), Fr. Bobby Fletcher (086 192 7455), Ken Collins (087 127 5856), Irene Fogarty (087 662 9438), John Hally (087 190 2092), Anne Clifford (086 366 0131), Michele Nugent (086 856 5358), Sue Harnett (086 861 4394), Lisa Marnane (087 887 2442), Michael. J. Boland (086 032 3860), Anne Dalzell, Nicola Moore.

CHURCH OFFERING BOXES

are available in both churches for collection. If you cannot locate your box, please contact Fr. Bobby or any member of the Parish Council. The parish Council wants to thank all Parishioners for their help and support throughout the year. We wish you all a Happy Christmas and a peaceful and holy and Happy New year

SENIOR GAA CLUB AGM

The annual general meeting of Rockwell Rovers GAA club will be held in the NICC on Sunday 15 January at 2.30pm.

TIPPERARY G.A.A. YEARBOOK NOW ON SALE

The Tipperary G.A.A. Yearbook is now available in Cashel (Halls and Ely’s) or in Cahir (Dolan’s Super Valu or Sampson’s). It includes the achievements of Rockwell Rovers and some joint ventures with our near neighbour, Rosegreen.  One of the sections of the book that is read with interest and a little sadness is the “Friends we Lost” obituary notices of the many Gaels who passed away during 2022. As usual there are many, fine people, men, and women, who contributed significantly to the G.A.A. during their lifetimes. All this, over two hundred pages, for €15.

LOTTO 27/12/2022

Lotto results – numbers drawn 5, 14, 15 ,18 – No Winner – lucky dips Nelly Joy, Cashel, Mary O Donnell(address to be confirmed) Racgel Kilgallen & Gerry Heenan – to be entered in dec €500 draw which takes place next week. Sellers – Ml Purcell & Rockwell Rovers – next weeks jackpot €9000- thank you for your support
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Congratulations to the following prize winners in Xmas Rockwell Rovers Package members draw – Don & Denise Moloney – Fitzgeralds Woodlands Hotel Break , Martina & Kieran Durkin – meal for 2 Cahir House Hotel, Gerry & Anne Heenan – meal for 2 Deansgrove Restaurant Dundrum , Dan & Siobhan Cronin – Morriseys Supervalue Cashel hamper , Dermot & Maria O Brien- Centenary Co- op Cashel Voucher & Powerfleet Tool , Elaine & Matty Cummins Senator Windows Wine, Chocolates & Diary – thank you all for supporting Rockwell Rovers & thanks to the sponsors for the prizes

TAIZÉ SERVICE

A penitential service will take place this Thursday evening December 22 at 7pm in New Inn church in conjunction with Taizé prayer service i.e., from 7pm to 7.45pm.

CHURCH OFFERING BOXES

are available in both churches for collection. If you cannot locate your box, please contact Fr. Bobby or any member of the Parish Council. The parish Council wants to thank all Parishioners for their help and support throughout the year. We wish you all a Happy Christmas and a peaceful and holy and Happy New year

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES

CHRISTMAS EVE in New Inn church at 6pm and 8pm in Knockgraffon church.

CHRISTMAS DAY in Knockgraffon church at 9.30am and 11.30am in New Inn.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL

Wants to thank all who contributed and helped in any way with the Church Gate collections held in New Inn and Knockgraffon recently. Many thanks to our collectors Phil & Sandra, Donal & Tom. Your support is much appreciated!

PARISH LINKS 

This year Parish links are selling lines and you have a chance to win a beautiful hamper which is on display at The Shop, New Inn. This is their only fundraising this year. The Parish Links committee organises the Christmas party for the senior members of our community each year.  The Christmas party will be held this year in New Inn Community Centre on Sun Jan 8, 2023, starting at 12.30. This promises to be a great day with music being played by our own Eddie Golden.

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

results from Saturday December 17 nos are 12, 16, 17 & 29 NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Catriona Ryan, Cashel, Marie Walsh, New Inn, John & Liz Hally and Orla, Fiona, Eimear & Máiréad Peters, Whiteland entered into December monthly draw for €500 on Saturday January 7. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers x 3 & Mary Frances Barron entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, January 7. This week’s Jackpot is €8,800 and the draw will take place on Tuesday December 27.

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Winners last Wednesday, December 14 with 13 games were Jim Meskell/Tim Joe McGrath and runners up were PJ Boland/Joe Murphy with 12 games. Table prizes to Roseanne Carew/Noel White and Cathy O’Gorman/Phil O’Connor. Well done all. Cards on every Wednesday night at the Old School, Knockgraffon at 8.30pm sharp. All are welcome. Christmas party night is this Wednesday, December 21, so please come along and join in the festive spirit. Cards continue over the Xmas season, i.e., Wednesday December 28. The committee would like to take this opportunity to wish all the players a Happy & Holy Christmas and good health and good luck for all in the New Year.

SCOIL MHUIRE GAN SMÁL

would like to thank everyone who supported their show last Wednesday night. €2,670.00 was raised for school funds. Thanks to those who attended, to our sponsors, to those who donated spot prizes, to the Parents Association, to Fr. Bobby, to the staff and most importantly to the pupils themselves who performed brilliantly on the night.

THANK YOU

On behalf of the Ryan family, Clonmel Rd, New Inn, they cannot thank everyone enough for your help while in Australia. They got support from all over the world which includes America, England and Australia. They will be forever grateful to you. It is still a long way to go and a lot of uncertainty, but thankfully, Nicola is doing really well…. life is such a delicate thing and things can be turned upside down in a heartbeat. They are truly grateful and send best wishes to everyone.

NEW INN BOYS SCHOOL

Sincere thanks to each and every one of you for the enormous support for the boy’s Christmas shows held recently in the NICC. Almost €2,300 was raised which would not be possible without all of your generous donations. Massive thanks to all who helped behind the scenes as well. Congratulations to all the staff on the amazing performances and the fact that the boys really enjoyed themselves. Míle buíochas go léir.

SENIOR GAA CLUB AGM

The annual general meeting of Rockwell Rovers GAA club will be held in the NICC on Sunday 15 January at 2.30pm.

TIPPERARY G.A.A. YEARBOOK NOW ON SALE

The Tipperary G.A.A. Yearbook is now available in Cashel (Halls and Ely’s) or in Cahir (Dolan’s Super Valu or Sampson’s). It includes the achievements of Rockwell Rovers and some joint ventures with our near neighbour, Rosegreen.  One of the sections of the book that is read with interest and a little sadness is the “Friends we Lost” obituary notices of the many Gaels who passed away during 2022. As usual there are many, fine people, men, and women, who contributed significantly to the G.A.A. during their lifetimes. All this, over two hundred pages, for €15. This also would make an ideal Christmas stocking filler for all the avid Gaels out there.

JOHN DEVEREUX

Rockwell Rovers GAA Club would like to send their sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John (aka the Brick) Devereux, Talloon, New Inn. John died peacefully at his cousin Freddie Sweeney’s residence Mortlestown, Killenaule. John was always a great supporter of our club. John played Club Minor in 1957 and was on the winning Rockwell Rovers West & County Football team in 1963, the clubs first county title in an adult competition. Ar dheis Dé go raibh an anam.

PATRICK (PAT) HALLEY

Rockwell Rovers GAA Club would like to extend their sincere sympathies to Mrs Eileen Halley, Springfield and family. Pat passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family after an illness borne with courage and dignity. Sadly missed by his wife Eileen, children Oliver, Kevin, Margaret (Daly), Bridget (Heaney), Pat and Paul, his nineteen adored and treasured grandchildren and extended families. He was always a great supporter of the club and a proud father to his sons every time they put on the blue jersey. May he rest in peace.

ROCKWELL ROVERS JUVENILE

The Juvenile AGM was held on Saturday December 10 in the clubhouse. The Chairman Thomas Buckley welcomed everyone. The following officers were either elected or returned Chairman: Thomas Buckley, Secretary: Elaine Cummins, Treasurer: Peter Farrell. PRO: Elaine Cummins, Children’s Officer: Anita O’Dwyer. School Liaison Officer, Coaching Officer, Assistant Secretary, Manager/selectors of various teams to be appointed at Adjourned AGM. Votes of sympathy were extended to families of members who passed away during the year. Date for the Adjourned meeting will be confirmed in the New Year.

SCOIL MHUIRE GAN SMAL

Primary school is holding a Christmas Show in the Parish Church this Wednesday December 14 at 7pm in conjunction with the Parents Association. All pupils will be involved.

This is a fundraising event for the school. Tickets will cost €10 per adult and these need to be purchased in advance (Children are free). There will also be a monster raffle with some wonderful prizes to be won. Raffle tickets cost €5 for 3 strips. No raffle tickets will be sold on the night of the show. Tickets for the show and raffle may be bought through your child’s class teacher or through the office. Sinead Boland (087 9546089) and Isobel Lynch (087 7723538) will also have tickets available to purchase.

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

Celebrate the season with New Inn Voices and guests for “Carols by Candlelight” this Saturday December 17 at 8pm at the Church of Our Lady Queen, New Inn. Door collection for Parish church and New Inn Voices. Please bring battery candles.

LAGGANSTOWN CHRISTMAS CRIB

Lagganstown’s 10th Annual Christmas Blessing takes place this Sunday, December 18 at 7:00pm. To help mark this milestone we are launching and selling Lagganstown 2023 Calendar and we will also have plenty of music, poetry & song. Santy is set to arrive in style (the sort of style that hasn’t been seen in these parts before and unlikely to be seen again) so it is set to be a most special and memorable one. Cuan Saor will also be in attendance, and we kindly ask you to support this great cause on the night. Cuan Saor, a women’s refuge centre based in Clonmel is a free and confidential service for women and children experiencing domestic violence. You are invited to donate some non-perishable food (e.g., tea bags, cereals, jams, canned food i.e., beans, peas, dried fruit, soup etc). All are welcome and your continued support is very much appreciated to keep this tradition of ours alive.

PARISH LINKS 

This year Parish links are selling lines and you have a chance to win a beautiful hamper which is on display at The Shop, New Inn. Please support the lines for sale in The Shop or from any committee member. This is their only fundraising this year. The Parish Links committee organises the Christmas party for the senior members of our community each year.  In the past you have been very helpful, and your support is much appreciated. Date for your diary – the Christmas party will be held this year in New Inn Community Centre on Sunday January 8, 2023, starting at 12.30. This promises to be a great day with music being played by our own Eddie Golden. If there are any newcomers to the parish or if anyone knows anyone who would be interested in going to the Christmas party, please contact Esther on 0863583719 or Mgt on 052 7462132 or any committee member asap as invitations for the party will be sent in the post before Xmas.

MARLHILL OPEN FARM

Are doing Santa again at the farm this year from this Wednesday December 7 to Wednesday December 21 with every morning from 9am to 12 noon reserved for special needs guests and groups. Check out their Facebook page “Marlhill Open Farm” for more info.

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Winners last Wednesday, December 7 with 11 games were Donal O’Dwyer / Sandra English and runners up were Kitty Slattery / Sheila Slattery with 10 games. Well done all. Cards on every Wednesday night at the Old School, Knockgraffon at 8.30pm sharp. All are welcome. Xmas party night is next Wednesday, December 21 so please come along and join in the festive spirit.  The committee would like to take this opportunity to wish all the players a Happy & Holy Christmas and good health and good luck for all in the New Year.

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES

CHRISTMAS EVE in New Inn church at 6pm and 8pm in Knockgraffon church.

CHRISTMAS DAY in Knockgraffon church at 9.30am and 11.30am in New Inn.

Anyone looking for Anniversary mass or Christenings please contact Fr Bobby on (086) 192 7455. The parish Council wishes to thank all Parishioners for their help and support throughout the year.  We wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and holy and Happy New year.

CHURCH OFFERING BOXES

are available in both churches for collection. If you can’t locate your box, please contact Fr. Bobby or any member of the Parish Council. Thank you for your continued support to the Parish.

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

results from Saturday December 10 nos are 8, 15, 21, 25. NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Fergus Bell, Pat & Mary Halloran, Sinead Heaney, Christy Clifford entered into Dec monthly draw for €500 on Sat Jan 7. Sellers: Sandra English, Ml Purcell, Colm Heaney & Rockwell Rovers entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, January 7. Next week’s Jackpot is €8, 600.

NEW INN LIGHTS UP

Pictured here Philly Fahey with her grandchildren Sean and Conor along with guest of honour Santy Claus who turned on the lights on the living Tree at the Grotto, in the heart of the Village, New Inn. Well done to the New Inn Tidy town and the Christmas Cheer committees who organised the event.

PARISH LINKS 

This year Parish links are selling lines and you have a chance to win a beautiful hamper which is on display at The Shop, New Inn. Please support the lines for sale in The Shop or from any committee member. This is their only fundraising this year. The Parish Links committee organises the Christmas party for the senior members of our community each year.  In the past you have been very helpful, and your support is much appreciated. The draw for the Hamper will take place on Saturday January 7 at 2pm in the Shop. The hamper contains ordinary food stuff along with some goodies which will come in handy after Christmas. Date for your diary – the Christmas party will be held this year in New Inn Community Centre on Sunday January 8, 2023, starting at 12.30. This promises to be a great day with music being played by our own Eddie Golden. If there are any newcomers to the parish or if anyone knows anyone who would be interested in going to the Christmas party, please contact Esther on 0863583719 or Mgt on 052 7462132 or any committee member asap as invitations for the party will be sent in the post the week before Xmas.

COFFEE MORNING – WOMEN’S GROUP

There is to be a Coffee morning in aid of South Tipp Hospice on Saturday December 10 from 10.30am to 1pm in Barron’s Pub, New Inn. All are welcome. Please support this worthy cause.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL

The annual St Vincent De Paul collection will take place this weekend i.e., Sunday December 11 at both New Inn and Knockgraffon churches. The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) Ireland is part of an international Christian voluntary network dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need. Founded in Ireland in 1844, it helps to foster diverse and inclusive connections, as a Society that is welcoming of people of all faiths and none. Your support would be greatly appreciated!

SANTA COMES TO NEW INN

Santa is taking some time out from his hectic schedule to come to Ollie’s, New Inn this Sunday December 11 at 4pm. A great day is assured with plenty of Christmas cheer!

NEW INN LIGHTS UP 

The switching-on of the lights on the living Christmas tree at the Grotto will be held on Sunday December 11 at 5.30pm. Light refreshments and treats. Ho Ho Ho! it is starting to look a lot like Christmas! All are welcome!

MARLHILL OPEN FARM

Are doing Santa again at the farm this year from this Wednesday December 7 to Wednesday December 21 with every morning from 9am to 12 noon reserved for special needs guests and groups. Check out their Facebook page “Marlhill Open Farm” for more info.

SCOIL MHUIRE GAN SMAL

Primary school is holding a Christmas Show in the Parish Church on Wednesday December 14 at 7pm in conjunction with the Parents Association. All pupils will be involved.

This is a fundraising event for the school. Tickets will cost €10 per adult and these need to be purchased in advance (Children are free). There will also be a monster raffle with some wonderful prizes to be won. Raffle tickets cost €5 for 3 strips. No raffle tickets will be sold on the night of the show. Tickets for the show and raffle may be bought through your child’s class teacher or through the office. Sinead Boland (087 9546089) and Isobel Lynch (087 7723538) will also have tickets available to purchase. We would be grateful for any donations towards the raffle. Items may be dropped into the school or given to Sinead or Isobel.

NEW INN BOYS SCHOOL

The School play will take place on Tuesday December 13 at 7pm in the New Inn Community Centre. A matinee has been added for 11am the same day. There will be a raffle for some beautiful hampers, also teas/coffees/shop on the night. This is a fundraising event for the school and your support is much appreciated.

ROCKWELL ROVERS JUVENILE AGM

Our AGM will take place on Saturday December 10 at 8pm in the Clubhouse. All are welcome/

ROCKWELL ROVERS

Well done to Rockwell / Rosegreen U17 team on winning the U17 football west shield final on Thursday Dec 1 in New Inn against Aherlow in a very competitive game. John Whelton, from West Bord na nOg, presented the shield to Captain Peter Heaney. Well done Peter and all your teammates.

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

results from Sat Dec 3 nos are 14, 22, 26 & 28. NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Patrick Prendergast, Grainne Murphy, Noel Reymond, Ciaran McGrath entered into December monthly draw for €500 on Saturday January 7. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers, Thomas Buckley, Ollie’s, Rockwell Rovers entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, January 7. This week’s Jackpot is €8,400.

Congratulations to November monthly winner – Ann Fanning, Clonmel Rd, Cashel who wins €500. Seller Rockwell Rovers.

LAOCHRA GAEL AWARD

Congratulations to Jimmy Looby, Rockwell Rovers Club President who received his Laochra Gael Award at the Dome, Semple Stadium on Sunday Nov 27 surrounded by his family, grandchildren and friends. Jimmy has dedicated his time to Rockwell Rovers Gaa for over 50 years, a true supporter of the Gaa. We wish Jimmy, his wife Frances and family good health and best wishes for the future.

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Winners last Wednesday November 30 with 14 games are Chris Noonan/Kevin Farrell and runners up with 11 games are PJ Boland/Joe Murphy. Well done all. Cards on every Wednesday night at the Old School, Knockgraffon at 8.30pm sharp. All are welcome. Xmas party night is Wednesday December 21 so please come along and join in the festive spirit.  The committee would like to take this opportunity to wish all the players a Happy & Holy Christmas and good health and good luck for all in the New Year.

SINCERE SYMPATHY 

Sincere sympathies to the Cleary family, Lagganstown, the O’Donnell families Marlhill & Garranlea and the English family, Woodenstown on the sad passing of Rose Cleary. Our thoughts and prayers are with all her children: Siobhan, Mairead, Mary, Paddy, Eileen and Michael, their extended families, her neighbours and friends.  May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy is also extended to Noreen McGrath, Marlhill, New Inn on the sad passing of her husband Paddy. Our thoughts and prayers are with Noreen, daughter Deirdre and son Pat, their extended families, neighbours and friends at this sad time. May he rest in Peace.

NEW INN BOYS NATIONAL SCHOOL

Well done to this super bunch of boys who won their U11 County final against Boherlahan in Clonoulty on Friday November 25. A great display of football on show. Thanks to the teachers in New Inn boys’ school for their continued hard work. Pictured here is Mr Kearney with U11 County winners in the recent Cuman na mBunscol competition.

MEDAL PRESENTATION

Congratulations to our captains collecting their team medals last Sunday at the West Bord na nOg presentation evening in Cappawhite.

Peter Heaney, Hymenstown -captain of the U17B Rockwell /Rosegreen football team that won the shield final and Leon O’Dwyer, Boytonrath – captain of the Rockwell Rover U12B Hurling Garda Cup. Well done to Peter and Leon and all their teammates.

PARISH NEWS

In preparation for Christmas, New Inn Parish Church will be cleaned /prepared this Monday December 5 from 6.45pm. All are welcome, we would appreciate as much help as possible. As the saying goes “many hands make light work”. Thanks for your help.

Also, people who are requesting Boxes for next year’s collection are asked to please give your name to Fr Bobby or any of the Pastoral Council members.  Please note if you give more than €250 per year, then the church will receive monies from the Revenue for the charity status.  Please use the envelopes provided!

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE MASS TIMES IN THE DIFFERENT PARISHES

Saturday Vigil: Cashel 6.00pm, Golden 6.30pm, Donaskeigh 7.00pm, Clerihan 7.30pm

Sunday: Knockgraffon 9.30am, Kilfeacle 10.00am, Clerihan 10.00am, Rosegreen 10.30am, Knockavilla11.00am, New Inn 11.30am, Cashel 12.00 noon.

COFFEE MORNING – WOMEN’S GROUP

There is to be a Coffee morning in aid of South Tipp Hospice on Saturday December 10 from 10.30am to 1pm in Barron’s Pub, New Inn. All are welcome. Please support this worthy cause.

SANTA COMES TO NEW INN

Date for your diary: Santa is taking some time out from his hectic schedule to come to Ollie’s, New Inn on Sunday December 11 at 4pm. A great day is assured with plenty of Christmas cheer!

NEW INN BOYS SCHOOL:  School play on Tuesday December 13 at 7pm in the NICC.

GIRLS SCHOOL: Christmas show on Wednesday December 14 at 7pm in the Parish Church.

NEW INN VOICES & FRIENDS– CELEBRATE THE SEASON

Date for your diary – Saturday December 17 at Our Lady Queen Church, New Inn at 8pm. All are welcome!

LAGGANSTOWN CHRISTMAS CRIB

Lagganstown’s 10th Annual Christmas Blessing takes place on Sunday December 18 at 7:00pm. To help mark this milestone we are launching & selling Lagganstown 2023 Calendar and we will also have plenty of music, poetry & song. All are welcome & your continued support is very much appreciated to keep this tradition of ours alive. Cuan Saor will also be in attendance & we kindly ask you to support this great cause on the night. Hoping to see you there!

PARISH LINKS 

Date for your diary – our Christmas party will be held this year in New Inn Community Centre on Sunday January 8, 2023, starting at 12.30. This promises to be a great day with music being played by our own Eddie Golden.

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

results from Saturday November 26, nos are 9, 12, 21, 31.  NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Gobnait Long, Ann Fanning, Mary Hennessy, Mary Buckley entered into Nov monthly draw for €500 on Saturday December 3. Sellers:  Rockwell Rovers, Andy Hennessy, Ml Purcell entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, December 3. This week’s Jackpot is €8,200.

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Joint Winners last Wednesday November 30 with 10 games each are Billy & Vincent Phelan and Chris Noonan/Kevin Farrell. Well done all. Cards on every Wednesday night at the Old School, Knockgraffon at 8.30pm sharp. All are welcome.

SINCERE SYMPATHY

Is extended to Joe & Molly Doherty and family, Knockgraffon on the passing of Molly’s brother Maurice Caplice, Ballyporeen. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

LAOCHRA GAEL AWARD ‘22

Pictured here Rockwell Rover’s Jimmy Looby receiving his Laochra award from guest of honour John Tierney with Noel Morris, Laochra Gael committee member on Sunday, November 27 at the Dome, Semple Stadium. This was a proud day for Jimmy, his wife Frances and all the family. Jimmy is a true supporter of Rockwell Rovers Gaa Club and worthy recipient of this award.

SINCERE SYMPATHY

Is extended to Mary Kelly, Boytonrath on the passing of Mary’s husband John Kelly. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kelly and Harty families and friends at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

CASHEL CHORAL & DRAMATIC SOCIETY

Presents the hilarious comedy “SAY CHEESE” by Bernard Farrell, this Thursday to Sunday 24 -27 November at 8pm in Bru Boru Theatre, Cashel. Tickets €15 available from O’Dwyer’s pharmacy, Main St or Bru Boru 062 61122. Best of Luck to local man John Hally who is taking part in it.

LOTTO

results this Saturday November 19 nos are 5, 9, 11, 28. NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Lily Quinn, Bansha, Lee O’Connor, Rachel Shine & Sue Harnett entered into a monthly draw for €500 on Saturday December 3. Sellers: Ml Purcell, Ollies Bar, Rockwell Rovers x 2 entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Sat, December 3.This week’s Jackpot is €8,000

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Triple winners last Wed Nov 17 with 9 games each were Angela Barrett/ Eileen Howley, Cyril O’Dwyer/ Phil O’Connor and Eddie Grant / Joe Ahearn.  Table prizes went to Philomena Ryan / Philip Ryan and Kitty Peters /Jim O’Donnell. Well done all. Cards on every Wednesday night at the Old School, Knockgraffon at 8.30pm sharp. All are welcome.

NEW ARRANGEMENTS FOR NEW INN & KNOCKGRAFFON PARISH. 

As people may be aware, due to the shortage of priests in our Archdiocese, Parishes are being clustered together.  New Inn & Knockgraffon will be joined with Cashel Rosegreen, Golden Kilfeacle, KnockavillaDonaskeigh and Clerihan.  The number of masses will also change in the cluster. New Inn along with these other Parishes will lose a mass and we will lose our Saturday night mass. We keep the two Sunday masses with the 11am mass going to 11.30 am. This will come into effect this weekend ie November 25. We still retain our P.P. and our parish status. However, we will have priests from the other Parishes saying our Parish Masses from January ‘23. Our P.P. will be covering the other parishes as well.  Anyone who has masses booked for the Saturday nights from the 25th of November need to contact Fr Bobby to rearrange these masses. Unfortunately, this is a sign of the times, but we hope that this arrangement will work out for a long time.

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE MASS TIMES IN THE DIFFERENT PARISHES

Saturday Vigil: Cashel 6.00pm, Golden 6.30pm, Donaskeigh 7.00pm, Clerihan 7.30pm

Sunday: Knockgraffon 9.30am, Kilfeacle 10.00am, Clerihan 10.00am, Rosegreen 10.30am, Knockavilla11.00am, New Inn 11.30am, Cashel 12.00 noon.

SANTA COMES TO NEW INN

Date for your diary: Santa is taking some time out from his hectic schedule to come to Ollie’s, New Inn on Sunday December 11 at 4pm. A great day is assured with plenty of Christmas cheer!

NEW INN BOYS SCHOOL:  School play on Tuesday December 13 at 7pm in the NICC.

GIRLS SCHOOL: Christmas show on Wednesday December 14 at 7pm in the Parish Church.

LAGGANSTOWN CHRISTMAS CRIB

Lagganstown’s 10th Annual Christmas Blessing takes place on Sunday December 18 at 7:00pm. To help mark this milestone we are launching & selling Lagganstown 2023 Calendar and we will also have plenty of music, poetry & song. All are welcome & your continued support is very much appreciated to keep this tradition of our’s alive. Cuan Saor will also be in attendance & we kindly ask you to support this great cause on the night. Hoping to see you there!

NEW INN VOICES & FRIENDS– CELEBRATE THE SEASON

Date for your diary – Saturday December 17 at Our Lady Queen Church, New Inn at 8pm. All are welcome!

ROCKWELL ROVERS AGM

Date for your diary: AGM on Sunday January 15 at 2.30 pm in the New Inn Community Centre.

DOUBLE WIN FOR ROCKWELL ROVERS CAMOGIE 

CAMOGIE U11 COUNTY FINAL WINNERS

On Sunday November 20, Rockwell Rovers beat Ballybacon by one point in a very physical match in horrendous conditions under foot. Pictured here at a presentation of medals by Tipperary Senior camogie player Roisin Howard in New Inn Community Centre last Sunday November 20.

Back L to R: Paul Lonergan (coach), Emily O’Connor, Maeve Lonergan, Caoimhe Heaney, Brid Quinn, Maeve Cummins, Elizabeth Julian, Maria Durkan, Holly McNamara, Sadie O’ Connor, Saoirse Hartnett, Emma Flynn, Clara Flanagan, Margaret Burke (coach), Ella O’Gorman.

Front L to R: Saoirse McGivern, Lauren Lonergan, Sarah Flynn, Cara Hally, Katie -Mai McGonigle, Kate O’Dwyer, Evie Lawrence, Caoimhe Burke, Adele Fitzgerald, Roisin Howard (Tipp Camogie Co Player)

CAMOGIE U13S COUNTY FINAL WINNERS. 

On Saturday November 19, Rockwell Rovers defeated Mullinahone by 1 score in a nail biting finish. Pictured here at a presentation by Tipperary Senior camogie player Roisin Howard in New Inn Community Centre last Sunday November 20.

Pictured here L to R: PJ Moloney (coach), Roisin Howard (Tipp Camogie Co Player), Jane Corcoran, Cliodhna Farrell, Emly McGrath, Molly Lawrence, Catherine Fitzgerald, Cara Cummins, Lucy Quinn Sarah Stafford, Saoirse Dolan, Amy Corcoran, Lauren Gleeson, Ciaran McGrath (coach)

Front L to R: Tara Stafford (coach), Maeve Moloney, Shona Moloney, Leah Lonergan Emma Hally Sophie Lonergan, Meabh Lonergan, Cathy Julian, Annie Flynn, Lucy O’Connor, Addisson Ryan, Emma Durkan, Louise Moloney (coach)

MONTH OF NOVEMBER

A time to remember and pray for our dead. Special Mass for all who died over the last 12 months this Friday, November 18 at 7.30pm in New Inn Church. All are welcome.

WOMANS GROUP

Names are now being taken for Christmas Party night out at the Banquet Hall, Bunratty Castle on Friday December 2. Price €75 which includes bus and meal. For more info, please contact Mary Frances on (087) 759 5512 asap. Bowls continue every Wednesday morning from 9.45am to 11.15 in the NICC.

CAMOGIE AGM

This meeting will take place on Tuesday November 22 at 8pm in the clubhouse. All are welcome

NEW ARRANGEMENTS FOR NEW INN & KNOCKGRAFFON PARISH. 

As people may be aware, due to the shortage of priests in our Archdiocese, Parishes are being clustered together.  New Inn & Knockgraffon will be joined with Cashel Rosegreen, Golden Kilfeacle, Knockavilla Donaskeigh and Clerihan.  The number of masses will also change in the cluster. New Inn along with Cashel and Golden will lose a mass with New Inn losing Saturday mass. We keep the two Sunday masses with the 11am mass going to 11.30 am. This will come into effect on the weekend of the 25th of November ’22. We still retain our P.P. and our parish status. However, we will have priests from the other Parishes saying our Parish Masses from January ‘23. Our P.P. will be covering the other parishes as well.  Anyone who has masses booked for the Saturday nights from the 25th of November need to contact Fr Bobby (086) 1927455) to rearrange these masses. Unfortunately, this is a sign of the times, but we hope that this arrangement will work out for a long time. The following are the mass times in the different parishes

Saturday Vigil: Cashel 6.00pm, Golden 6.30pm, Donaskeigh 7.00pm, Clerihan 7.30pm

Sunday: Knockgraffon 9.30am, Kilfeacle 10.00am, Clerihan 10.00am, Rosegreen 10.30am, Knockavilla 11.00am, New Inn 11.30am, Cashel 12.00 noon.

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Winners last Wed Nov 10 with 13 games each were Maisie O’Grady / Mary Gleeson and runners up with 11 games were Philomena Ryan / Philip Ryan.  Table prizes went to Tommy Guilfoyle/ Cyril O’Dwyer and Paddy Freaney / Mgt Quinlan. Well done all. Cards on every Wednesday night at the Old School, Knockgraffon at 8.30pm sharp. All are welcome.

TIDY TOWNS RESULT

Well done to our Tidy Town committee who increased their marks by 5pts. This is a fantastic achievement for our small village. The committee is made up of hardworking members, President: Dave Morris, Chairperson: Philly Fahey, Secretary: Carol Mohally, Ass Sec: Anne Clifford, Joint Treasurers: Mary O’Connor & Phil Ryan and PRO: Sandra English. They are supported by many Volunteers from the Community and when the need arises help can be got from the different clubs and businesses in the area. More info on the adjudication report can be gotten from our chairperson Philly. Onwards and upwards for this hard-working committee who we are sure will increase their marks in 2023.

NEW INN VOICES & FRIENDS– CELEBRATE THE SEASON

Date for your diary – Saturday December 17 at Our Lady Queen Church, New Inn at 8pm. All are welcome!

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

results from Saturday November 12, nos are 2, 11, 13 & 22. NO WINNER (s) Lucky Dips x 4: Elaine Moloney, John O’Dwyer (Garranlea), Elaine Browne & Ciaran McGrath entered into the draw for €500 on Saturday December 3. Sellers: Jimmy Looby, Colm Heaney & Rockwell Rovers x 2 entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Sat, 3rd Dec. This week’s Jackpot is now €7, 800.

LAGGANSTOWN CHRISTMAS CRIB

Lagganstown’s 10th Annual Christmas Blessing takes place on Sunday December 18 at 7:00pm. To help mark this milestone we are launching & selling Lagganstown 2023 Calendar and we will also have plenty of music, poetry & song. All are welcome & your continued support is very much appreciated to keep this tradition of ours alive. Cuan Saor will also be in attendance & we kindly ask you to support this great cause on the night. Hoping to see you there!

THE STORK HAS ARRIVED!

Congratulations to James & Jessica Dudley, Marlhill, New Inn on the birth of their daughter Maisie, new baby sister to brother Jamie.  James is the eldest son of proud grandparents Jim Joe & Bernie Dudley, Newtown.  Wishing them all every health and happiness.

SINCERE  SYMPATHIES

to Tommy & Mary Flynn and family, Boytonrath on the passing of Mary’s brother Micheál Walsh, Bohola, Mayo. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

TAIZÉ SERVICE

There will be a Taizé service (musical centering prayer) in Knockgraffon Church this Thursday November 10 at 7pm. All are welcome!

ROSARY

The rosary is to be recited in Lagganstown Graveyard this Sunday November 13 at 2pm and Knockgraffon graveyard at 3pm.

NEW ARRANGEMENTS FOR NEW INN & KNOCKGRAFFON PARISH. 

As people may be aware, due to the shortage of priests in our Archdiocese, Parishes are being clustered together.  New Inn & Knockgraffon will be joined with Cashel & Rosegreen, Golden & Kilfeacle, Knockavilla & Donaskeigh and Clerihan.  The number of masses will also change in the cluster. New Inn along with these other Parishes will lose a mass and we will lose our Saturday night mass. We keep the two Sunday masses with the 11am mass going to 11.30 am. This will come into effect on the weekend of the 25th of November ’22. We still retain our P.P. and our parish status. However, we will have priests from the other Parishes saying our Parish Masses from January ‘23. Our P.P. will be covering the other parishes as well.  Anyone who has masses booked for the Saturday nights from the 25th of November need to contact Fr Bobby to rearrange these masses. Unfortunately, this is a sign of the times, but we hope that this arrangement will work out for a long time.

CAMOGIE 

Our u13s have made it to a County final. Great excitement in the club with both our u11s and u13s now into County finals. The Club will post the venues and dates as soon as they are known.

CAKE & COFFEE MORNING 

The camogie club will be holding a cake and coffee morning this Sunday, November 13 in the Convent Hall at the girl’s school from 10am to 12 noon. If you would like a cuppa and a chat, and maybe purchase a nice homemade treat, please come and join us. We would like to see as many as possible. Your support would be much appreciated!

WOMANS GROUP

Names are now being taken for Christmas Party night out at the Banquet Hall, Bunratty Castle on Friday December 2. Price €75 which includes bus and meal. For more info, please contact Mary Frances on (087) 759 5512 before this Saturday 12 November. Bowls continue every Wednesday morning from 9.45am to 11.15 in the NICC. The Monthly meeting is on Wednesday November 16 at 7.45pm in the NICC. Xmas party night including a flower demonstration at this meeting.

COMMUNITY ALERT

Knockgraffon/Lagganstown Community Alert will hold a meeting in the meeting room of New Inn Community Centre on Monday November 14 at 8pm. A member of the local Gardai will be present. All are welcome to attend.

FR MATHEW PLAYERS 

The Fr. Mathew Players are back in full swing with rehearsals for the upcoming production of “Many Young Men of Twenty” from Wednesday February 22 to Sunday February 26 inclusive.

PARISH LINKS 

Date for your diary – our Christmas party will be held this year in New Inn Community Centre on Sunday January 8, 2023, starting at 12.30. This promises to be a great day with music being played by our own Eddie Golden.

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Joint winners last Wednesday November 2 with 10 games each were Billy/Vincent Phelan and Michael O’Gorman/Tony Donaghy.  Table prizes went to Mary Ann Healy/Eileen White and Angela Barrett/Eileen Howley. Well done all. Cards on every Wednesday night at the Old School, Knockgraffon at 8.30pm sharp. All are welcome.

ROCKWELL ROVERS

Lotto results tonight from Sat Nov 5, nos are 3, 12, 21, 28 – NO WINNER -4 x Lucky dips – Sean Looby, Gavin Ryan, Ciaran & Maria McGrath, Doreen Norris entered into a monthly draw for €500 on Sat 4^th Dec. Sellers: Michael Purcell, Rockwell Rovers x 3 entered into a draw for €100 on Sat 4^th Dec. This week’s Jackpot lotto is €7, 600. Thank you for your support.

Congratulations to our October monthly winner of €500 – Brian Halley. Seller & winner of €100 – Paul Halley.

SPOOKFEST 2022- RESULTS

On behalf of the New Inn Festival Committee, thanks to everyone involved in organising New Inn Spookfest 2022 including all committees (i.e., NICC, Fr Mathew players and Rockwell Rovers Gaa club) and all involved in preparing scarecrows and judges etc. Special mention to Sean & Ailish Moroney for the fabulous bales that they decorated for the field in the heart of the village (they took 3/4 weeks to put together). Thanks to everyone who took part and helped in any way, your efforts are really appreciated. Also, a big big thank you to Anita O’Dwyer who keeps the show on the road each year, driving on the Spookfest! Well done all! The following are the results of the 1^st place winner in each category. For more results check out New Inn festival (official) SPOOKFEST Facebook page.

Children section: Peppa Pig by Roisin Dempsey

Topical: Robin Hood stealing power from ESB pole by Barry & Aine Maher.

Humorous: New Inn Fire & Rescue by the McConnon family.

Scariest: Hell’s bounty hunter by Damian O’ Dwyer & family.

Artistic category is Kracken from Knockgraffon by Catherine & Theo Phillips.

Clubs: New Inn Women’s group

And the overall winner this year for 2022 is a fantastic masterpiece from Martin & Sinead Boland with loads of help from their sons Shay & Luke.  It was definitely a very popular display in the village over the two weeks and especially with the children. So “Aliens have landed” got the top vote from our judges this year and it was well deserved, “Bravo” for the Boland family, New Inn. Well done! Anita will be in contact with winners to hand out prizes over the next week. The prizes were sponsored by Little Treasurers Crèche. Congrats to all involved across all age groups. It was a great success.

Overall winner this year for SPOOKFEST 2022 is a fantastic masterpiece “Aliens have landed” from Martin & Sinead Boland with loads of help from their sons Shay & Luke.  It was a very popular display in the village over the two weeks and especially with the children.

SINCERE SYMPATHY 

Is extended to the following families: PJ & Mary Hanly, Knockgraffon on the passing of Mary’s mother Teresa Curran, Clonmel Road, Cahir. May she rest in peace.

Michael Heffernan (former principal of New Inn boys’ school for 30 years) on the passing of his father Mikie (in his 101st year), Dualla. Our thoughts and prayers are with both families at this sad time.

LENA RICE

Our Annual Lena Rice Tournament took place from Monday October 17 to Sunday October 23 when all the finals were played. It was an enormous success. We had the highest number of entries to date with 250 players registered from over 15 Clubs. 153 matches were played in total with Men’s doubles, Ladies doubles and Mixed doubles from grade 6 up to grade 1/2. The Club would like to thank Kilfeacle and Larkspur for the use of their courts. The Club would also like to thank everyone who helped in any way over the week, organising committee, catering and to all who kindly baked. A special thanks to all the players who entered and congratulations to all the winners and runners up. Special mention to our local winners: Ladies doubles grade 1 / 2 were Laura Heffernan and Laura Durkan, Mixed doubles grade 4, husband & wife team: John & Brenda Shanahan and Ladies doubles grade 6 were Breda Hickey and Geraldine Cleary.  Well done all. The standard of tennis was excellent, and the atmosphere and hospitality was acknowledged by many.

Pictured here are the winners of the Ladies doubles grade 1/2 in the Lena Rice tournament held in New Inn Tennis club recently. Laura Durkan and Laura Heffernan with club secretary Sean Looby.

Pictured here are the winners of the Mixed double grade 4 in the Lena Rice tournament held in New Inn Tennis club recently.  Husband and wife team: John and Brenda Shanahan and their daughter Mira with club secretary Sean Looby.

Pictured here are the winners of the Ladies double grade 6 in the Lena Rice tournament held in New Inn Tennis club recently. Geraldine Cleary and Breda Hickey with club secretary Sean Looby.

LOTTO

results from Saturday October 29, nos are 6, 11, 19 & 22. NO WINNER (s) Lucky Dips x 4: Rosemary Kiely, Emma Ryan & Paul Smith, Lorraine Herron & John & Jodi McMahon entered into a monthly draw for €500 on Saturday, November 5. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers x 2, Ollies, Ml Purcell entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, November 5. Next week’s Jackpot is €7,400.

BEST OF LUCK

Mai’s Café closed their doors for the final time on Friday 21 October 2022. After 6 years of being in Clonmel, local couple Shane & Kay McGonigle took the decision not to renew their lease at Market Place. They have met so many fantastic people during their time there and it has been their pleasure to serve all. They are now looking forward to an exciting new chapter and to meeting customers old and new at Cahir Farmers Market every Saturday. They bake such an amazing selection of wheat free/gluten free goodies and traybakes such as Carrot & walnut, lemon & poppy seed, caramel squares, Belgian chocolate brownies and of course their exceedingly popular Achill Sea salted caramel chocolate brownies and much more. They also make crepes to order with a variety of toppings. All perfect to go with their selection of teas, coffees, hot chocolates, mocha etc, they even have a selection of alternative milks to suit everyone. Fancy meeting a friend any weekend, well why not treat them to a mouth-watering sweet treat and hot beverage from Kay’s horsebox at Cahir Farmers Market. Then take a stroll around the beautiful inch field, a perfect Saturday morning. See you all bright and early from 9am-1pm. Please note any “in date” vouchers will be honoured at Kay’s horsebox any Saturday. Finally, they would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported them over the years.

ROCKWELL ROVERS CAMOGIE

Our u11s are into the county final. What a win the girls had last Sunday October 30 in Ballycahill where they beat Moyne. Super proud we are and many thanks to all the parents and coaches.  Our u6 and u8 players had their end of season party last Saturday morning in Marlhill Open Farm in conjunction with the football club. A great morning was had by all and many thanks to Heaney Opticians for their sponsorship. Our u14s and u16s have now also finished off the year’s training and will be back early in January on the AstroTurf  for the new season. They finished off with Canoeing on the river Suir last Saturday morning week, and headed to Noel O’Donnell’s, Woodview Service Station afterwards for a bite to eat. It was a fantastic morning, many thanks to all who helped on the day. Our u13s girls are still in competition, and we wish them and our u11s the best going forward.

CAKE MORNING 

The camogie club will be holding a cake and coffee morning after Sunday mass (i.e., around 11.30am), November 13 in the Convent Hall at the girl’s school.  If you would like a cuppa and a chat, and maybe purchase a nice homemade treat, please come and join us. We would like to see as many as possible. Many thanks for your support.

NEW INN GIRLS SCHOOL

Girls from 3rd – 6th class travelled to Marlfield, Clonmel last Wednesday October 26 for the annual school’s cross-country event. Well done to all the girls who brought home the silverware! 5th & 6th class received group gold and special mention to Niamh Hyland who won an individual gold medal for coming first in the 800m race. This was a fantastic achievement.  Super day had by all! Many thanks to Fr Bobby for training the girls.

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Triple winners last Wednesday October 26 with 11 games each were Maisie O’Grady/Mary Gleeson and Angela Barrett/Eileen Howley and Ann Dowling / Dick Lonergan.  Table prizes went to Noel White / Roseanne Carew and Billy & Vincent Phelan. Well done all. Cards on every Wednesday night at the Old School, Knockgraffon at 8.30pm sharp. All are welcome.

ROCKWELL ROVERS LADIES FOOTBALL 

On the 9th October last in Drombane our amazing u11 girls earned a well-deserved win against a very strong talented Slieve Felim team. Both teams played an extremely high standard of football with tremendous skill evident all over the pitch. Thanks to all these super girls for their awfully hard work and commendable dedication all year.

ROCKWELL ROVERS LGFC U11 CHAMPIONS

Back L to R: Kieran Durkan, Meabh Lonergan, Maeve Cummins, Saoirse Harnett, Sarah O’Dwyer, Caoimhe Heaney, Elizabeth Julian, Sadie O Connor, Emma Flynn, Katie O Sullivan, Colm Heaney.Front L to R: Margaret Burke, Clara Flanagan, Kate O Dwyer, Brid Quinn, Caoimhe Burke, Lauren Lonergan, Holly McNamara, Emily O Connor, Maria Durkan, Martina Durkan.

New Inn Girls School

Pictured here are 5th & 6th class pupils  from New Inn girls school and their coach Fr Bobby who received group gold and special mention to Niamh Hyland who won an individual gold medal for coming first in the 800m race. This was a fantastic achievement.

SPOOKFEST UPDATE

Well done to all who registered their scarecrow masterpieces last Sunday in New Inn. There are some very scary scarecrows up now which are creating a great buzz around the village. Our scarecrow competition is in its 4th year this year and there are loads of prizes to be won, remember “if you are not in, you can’t win!”. It’s not too late to enter, if anyone needs more information, please contact Anita on 087 6505889 or Aine on 087 7670008. There is to be Kiddies disco in the New Inn Community Centre on the Bank holiday Monday, October 31 from 3-5pm. Storytelling, a bit of hide & seek and treats galore. Prizes for best costume. Keep an eye on our Facebook page, “New Inn festival” Spookfest for some scary pics.

FLY FISHING COMPETITION

Congratulations to Kevin Lafford, Graigue, New Inn who is a member of the Irish team that won the International Fly-fishing competition held in Wales recently. Kevin is a son of Ned & the late Teresa. He is a member of C.G.T.A.A. (Cahir, Golden, Tipperary, Anglers Association) who along with his dad Ned and the community of New Inn are proud of him. Happy fishing Kevin.

THANK YOU

Mai’s Café closed their doors for the final time on Friday 21 October 2022. After 6 years of being in Clonmel, local couple Shane & Kay McGonigle took the decision not to renew their lease at Market Place. They have met so many fantastic people during their time there and it has been their pleasure to serve all. They are now looking forward to an exciting new chapter and to meeting customers old and new at Cahir Farmers Market every Saturday. Please note any “in date” vouchers will be honoured at Kay’s horsebox any Saturday. Finally, they would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported them over the years.

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

Winners last Wednesday October 19 with 11 games were Chas Keane / Ml Flaherty and runners up were Kitty Slattery / Sheila Slattery with 10 games.  Table prizes went to Sean Spillane / Sandra English and Billy & Vincent Phelan. Well done all. Cards on every Wednesday night at the Old School, Knockgraffon at 8.30pm sharp. All are welcome.

LOTTO

results from Saturday October 22, nos are 13, 16, 21 & 30. NO WINNER (s) Lucky Dips x 4: Caroline Gras, Tom O’Mahony, Fergus English & Brian Hally entered into a monthly draw for €500 on Saturday, November 5. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers, Ml Purcell, Sandra English and Paul Hally entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, November 5. This week’s Jackpot is €7, 200.

“SIEGE OF PORTADOWN” ARM WRESTLING COMPETITION

Congratulations to Cormac English, Knockgraffon who won first place in the +100kg Novice (super heavyweight) category Left arm competition and came third in the Right arm competition. Congrats also to his brothers Cillian English who came second in the right arm -80kg Novice and Finbarr English who came second in the -80kg left arm competition held at the Warehouse Gym, Portadown, Northern Ireland last Saturday October 22. All five brothers travelled to the North to represent their club against entries from other clubs in Ireland, Northern Ireland, UK and Europe. Finbarr’s twin Diarmuid came 5^th in the

-100kg right arm and other brother Fergus competed very well in a stacked -100kg category.  Well done to all of them as they are young and up against stiff competition from around the world. Check out “Northern Ireland Arm wrestling ” Facebook page for results and pics or Youtube  click on the following link https://youtu.be/oTBpdld1LUY to see the lads compete in their matches and finals.

Pictured here are brothers Fergus, Cormac, Diarmuid, Finbarr and Cillian English from Knockgraffon, Cahir, who competed in the “Siege of Portadown” Arm Wrestling competition held recently in Northern Ireland and brought home some silverware. Well done lads

WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS

to Owen Casey & Caroline Holleran who had their “elopement wedding” in New York city recently. Owen is a son of Timmy & Carmel Casey, Mountain Rd, Cahir and Caroline is a daughter of Paddy & Mary Holleran, Knockgraffon.  We wish the bride & groom every health and happiness