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ROCKWELL ROVERS 

AGM (senior & juvenile) by Zoom call on Sunday, January 24 at 7.30pm. A link will be set up nearer the time, for more info please email secretary on secretary.rockwellrovers.[email protected]. Wishing all our members & supporters a “Happy & Healthy New Year.

 

EVERY STEP COUNTS

Every Step Counts Challenge is a virtual challenge, it is an ideal challenge for our club, our members & the wider community to get involved with during the current level of restrictions. Rockwell Rovers flying it on the leaderboard! Currently 6th club in Munster out of 110 clubs with nearly 2800km done in 4 days! Over 100 people have signed up to date on “My Life” app on their phones! Keep walking, every km counts!! Well done to all, keep up the great work & still time for more to sign up and get active and enjoy this initiative.

 

LOTTO

LOTTO results from Saturday January 16, No’s 1, 14, 15 & 31. NO WINNER (s) Lucky Dips x 4: Teresa O’Connor, Lisa Hally, Jim & Breda Hickey & Rose Walsh

to be entered into a monthly draw for €500 on Saturday February 6. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers x 2, Sandra English & Tommy Flynn to be entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, February 6. This week’s Jackpot is €4000. Thank you for your continued support!

 

 

SINCERE SYMPATHY 

is extended to Patrick & Caroline Peters, Chamberlainstown on the sad passing of Caroline’s sister Imelda Darby, Lagore Crescent, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath. Daughter of the late Paddy Darby, Imelda will be sadly missed by her mother Mary, sisters Liz, Caroline, Fidelma, brother Francis and family & friends. Ar dheis de go raibh a hAnam dilis.

 

Rockwell Rovers ladies football members would like to send a message to everyone to Stay safe, Stay positive and Stay active and healthy at this time and we look forward to seeing everyone on the pitch in the coming months.

 

ROCKWELL ROVERS

AGM (senior & juvenile) by Zoom call on Sunday, January 24 at 7.30pm. A link will be set up nearer the time, for more info please email secretary on [email protected]. Please note nominations must be returned by this Friday 16 Jan at 6pm. Wishing all our members & supporters a “Happy & Healthy New Year”.

LOTTO

LOTTO results on Saturday January 9. No’s 1, 4, 18 & 26. NO WINNER (s) Lucky Dips x 4: Mary Collins, Noreen Collins (Ballymorris, Bansha), Kevin Moore & Jimmy & Shari- Anne O’Donnell to be entered into a monthly draw for €500 on Saturday February 6. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers x 2, PJ Moloney & Sandra English to be entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, February 6. This week’s Jackpot is €3,800. Thank you for your continued support.

PARISH NOTES FOR THE COMING WEEK

Anniversary mass: Sunday morning 11am. John Hally Hymenstown.

Livestream of mass every weekend and for the month of January on Tuesday and Thursday morning at 10am. Please note that anyone who has not collected the boxes should do so from either church. Anyone looking for masses, christenings or weddings please contact Fr Bobby on 086 192 7455.

 

SINCERE SYMPATHY

is extended to John & Anne McHugh & family, Woodenstown, New Inn on the sad passing of his brother Patsy. Patsy will be very sadly missed by his wife Kathleen, his daughters, and the extended family circle. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. Ar dheis de go raibh a Anam dilis.

Liam Sheedy Visited The O’Brien Home

Tipp senior hurling manager Liam Sheedy visited the O’Brien home, Knockgraffon over Christmas. Pictured here is Donal O’Brien with his wife Michelle and son Daniel. Daniel is seen here holding a Tipp T-shirt belonging to his brother Cormac who passed away during the year. It was very poignant and we would like to extend a big thank you to Liam Sheedy and all who helped to arrange this visit.

PARISH NOTES FOR THIS WEEK

Anniversary masses: Saturday 7.30pm – MaryAnn Clifford, James and Mary Clifford Newtown. Sunday 11am – Christopher & Bridget Heaney Garranlea and their sons Denis and Christopher. Christoir Gallagher, Dogstown. All masses will be livestreamed.

After Wednesday January 6, there will be no masses until Saturday night at 7.30pm. Morning mass will resume Tuesday morning at 10am. We thank everyone for the financial support over Christmas. We urge people who have not collected their boxes yet to please do from the two churches which are open each day for private prayer. Anyone who wants Anniversary mass, christening, or weddings please contact Fr Bobby on (086) 192 7455.

 

CAMOGIE

Massive thank you to everyone who donated to our “go fund me”, we have hit our target! Every donation is greatly appreciated and will go a long way! We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated prizes for the draw, we would especially like to thank the Rockwell Rovers Senior Club for their very kind donation of a hamper.

Draw winners: Congratulations to all our winners of our draw. 1st prize Sian McKenna, 2nd prize Aisling O’Dwyer, 3rd prize Collette and PJ Moloney, 4th prize Noel and Agnes Hogan and 5th prize Sinead Fitzgerald. The video for this CAMOGIE is uploaded on our Facebook and Instagram. Lastly, we would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year from all at Rockwell Rovers Camogie Club.

LOTTO

results from Saturday January 2 – No’s 13, 18, 26 & 29. No overall winner (s) Lucky Dips x 4: Pat & Corinne Halley, Mary Cummins, Sean & Marie Buckley, and Johnny Hally to be entered into a monthly draw for €500 on Saturday February 6. Sellers: Pat Halley, Rockwell rovers, Thomas Buckley x 2 to be entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, February 6. This week’s Jackpot is €3,600.

Congratulations to December monthly winner: €500 to Christy Peters, New Inn, €100 to seller: Sandra English. Thank you for your continued support.

LOTTO

Lotto results, Saturday December 26- No’s 5, 20, 22, 32. NO WINNER (s) Lucky Dips x 4: Catherine Leamy, Anita O’Dwyer, Donal O’Dwyer & John McGrath (Outrath) to be entered into a monthly draw for €500 on Saturday January 2. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers, PJ Moloney, Sandra English, PJ Moloney to be entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, January 2. This week’s Jackpot is €3,400. Thank you for your continued support!

Rockwell Rovers GAA club would like to wish all our members & supporters a Happy New Year.

 

PARISH NOTES

Livestream of mass every morning at 10am except Monday. Weekend masses as normal 7.30pm and 11am. Please pray for Michael (Mick) Lonergan, Knocknaboha who was interred in New Inn on Christmas eve and Patrick (Paddy) Lonergan The Elms, Knockgraffon who was interred in Knockgraffon on Monday. Anniversary masses next weekend: Saturday night: Ann Maher and members of the Barnaville and Maher family. Sunday 11am: William (Billy) Tobin late of New Inn and Camas & William (Billy) Heaney, Garranlea. The Christmas celebrations were well attended, and we would like to thank everybody who observed the restrictions. We would also like to thank all the parish Council members who helped to clean and disinfected the Churches after all masses and all who joined us in the livestreams. We wish to thank everyone for their support of the collections at masses. Much appreciated. Boxes are available for next year in both churches. On behalf of the Parish Council and Fr Bobby we wish you all a very happy and holy and peaceful New year.

 

 

LAGGANSTOWN CHRISTMAS CRIB

would like to thank the die hards who turned up on a wet & cold Tuesday night for our annual Blessing. For those who did not attend for obvious reasons, you were with us in our thoughts & prayers. The Christmas spirit was alive & well in Lagganstown with a steady flow of friends & neighbours dropping off goodies in Willy the Legend’s donkey cart for the benefit of Cuan Saor for much of the afternoon. Thanks for your continued support & hopefully 2021 will be a better one for us all. Go raibh míle maith agat.

 

 

SINCERE SYMPATHY

is extended to the following families: The family of the late Michael Lonergan, Knocknaboha, may he rest in Peace; Maire Lonergan & family Knockgraffon and the extended Lonergan Family on the sad passing of Maire’s husband Paddy. Paddy was a great stalwart of the cards in Knockgraffon. Sincere sympathy is also extended to the Treacy family, Lissava, Cahir on the passing of Jim who spent most of his working life in Rockwell College Farm. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families at this sad time.

Rockwell Rovers LGFC

Pictured here: Presentation from Rockwell Rovers LGFC to Tipperary Down Syndrome.

A cheque for €450 was raised at training for Tipperary Down Syndrome and their Thurles house project.

 

PARISH NOTES FOR XMAS WEEKEND.

Please note that the 4pm & 6pm masses are booked. However, the church outside speakers will be on in New Inn for 4pm and 6pm Christmas eve masses and 11am Christmas day mass.

The 8pm in Knockgraffon and midnight masses have some availability. Also, 9.30am in Knockgraffon and 11am in New Inn have vacancies as well. Contact Fr Bobby or the team at the parish Council. Please wear your mask and use Sanitizers at doors. Please note that the collection boxes will be located at the doors. There will be no collection during masses so please use the basket at the doors. Anniversary masses (Midnight mass) -Vincent Ryan, Loughkent. Saturday 26th December 7.30 pm John and Margaret Fahey, Woodenstown. John and Kathleen Clifford, Woodenstown. Sunday 27th December – Bridie Nagle, Garranlea. Anyone looking for Anniversary mass or Christenings please contact Fr Bobby on (086) 192 7455. The parish Council wish to thank all Parishioners for their help and support all year in this tough year. We wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and holy and Happy New year.

 

CAMOGIE

This year’s St, Stephen’s day walk is going to be a virtual one and we are asking everyone to get out and “walk and see the light’s”, we would love if you could donate to our “GoFundMe page, and post your selfie to our Facebook page, WhatsApp or Instagram account, there are some fantastic Hampers up for grabs. You can walk from 24th December to 1st January.

All proceeds will go towards our club expenses and coaching fees in Scoil Mhuire gan smãl for the coming year, we would appreciate any donation as our income was zero this year missing out on our annual fund raisers.

We thank you sincerely for all your help and wish everyone in the club and our parish a very happy and safe Christmas, please god we will all be back in the playing field in 2021.

 

TIPP DRAW

Congratulations to Paddy O’Connor, Bellvue who won €500 in the Tipperary Draw. “If you are not in you can’t win”. If interested in joining, please contact PJ Moloney on for more 086 3904926.

 

RUGBY

Congratulations to Diarmuid Barron who captained the Munster A team on Friday, December 18 at Thomond Park in a great victory over Leinster As. Brilliant achievement by one of our own.

 

KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS

The committee would like to take this opportunity to wish all the players good health and good luck in the New Year. This has been a surreal year, hoping to see everyone back at the cards sometime soon. We will keep everyone updated! Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Tony Turner, Spafield Crescent, Cashel who died recently. Tony loved his cards and was a stalwart at the cards in Knockgraffon for many years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at such a sad time.

 

XMAS PRESENTS IDEAS

Last minute ideas for Christmas- Calendars for 2021 or a copy of the book “The history book of Rockwell Rovers GAA in the parish of New Inn & Knockgraffon” are on sale. Calendars are €10 and Books are €25 each. Limited number. Ideal stocking fillers or Christmas presents. For more info, please contact John on 087 190 2092 or Sandra on 086 3051589 or call to Dolan’s Super Valu, Cahir.

 

LOTTO

Results this Saturday December 19th – No’s 12, 14,16 & 26- NO WINNER (s) Lucky Dips x 4: Noreen Fitzgerald, Brian Riordain, Caroline Moloney, Pat & Kathleen Nugent to be entered into a monthly draw for €500 on Saturday January 2. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers x 2, Tommy Flynn & Sandra English to be entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, January 2. This week’s Jackpot is €3,200. Rockwell Rovers Gaa club would like to wish all our members & supporters a Happy Xmas and a Healthy & prosperous New Year.

WEST FEILE SKILLS 2020

A great morning was had by all in Leahy Park, Cashel on Saturday December 12 at the West Feile skills competition 2020. Twenty-three young players from clubs in the West division did battle, 12 in hurling and 11 in football, to see who was the most skilful. The trophies were presented by West Bord na Nóg chairman Conor English. The winners Sean O’Mahoney in hurling and Conor Gantley in football will now represent the West Division in the County finals. West Games Development officer Kevin Halley organised the event and it was run with military precision. Winners hurling: 1) Sean O’Mahoney, Arravale, 2) Oisin O’Donoghue, Cashel King Cormac, 3) Colm Kenney, Sean Treacys. Football: 1) Conor Gantley, Cappawhite, 2) Emmet Bonner, Galtee Rovers 3) Darragh OHora, Solohead.

Pictured is Sean O’Mahoney, Arravale Rovers winner Feile hurling skills competition with West Bord na Nog chairman.

Pictured Colm Kennedy, Sean Treacy. winner Feile hurling skills competition with Conor English, West Bord na Nog, chairman.

Pictured Darragh O’Hora, Sologhead, winners Feile Football, with West Bord na Nog chairman Conor English

 

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Pictured Oisin O’Donoghue, Cashel winners Feile Football, with West Bord na Nog chairman Conor Englis

 

 

Pictured Emmet Bonner winner Feile, footballwith West Bord na No with West Bord na Nog chairman Conor English

 

YOUNG SCIENTISTS

Well done to the 6th class students in Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál New Inn who have qualified for the young scientist competition to be held virtually in January. The project which is titled “Biodiversity in our Area” details how making small changes to a local environment can enhance and attract a wide range of animals to an environment. The girls have built a ‘Bug Hotel’ and a “Bee bomb” area. They are also using a butterfly hotel, bat box, nesting boxes and a bird feed platform to prove their hypothesis.

 

Rockwell Rovers LGFC

Pictured here: Presentation from Rockwell Rovers LGFC to Tipperary Down Syndrome.  A cheque for €450 was raised at training for Tipperary Down Syndrome and their Thurles house project.

 

PARISH NOTES
Parish of New Inn/Knockgraffon

CHRISTMAS MASS Timetable

Christmas Eve – New Inn – 4pm (specific for the elderly & carers only), 6pm & midnight.

Christmas Eve – Knockgraffon – 8pm., Christmas Day – New Inn – 11am, Christmas Day- Knockgraffon – 9.30am.

PLEASE NOTE

– All Parishioners who wish to attend mass as highlighted are requested to sign the associated register which will be available after mass in both churches on the weekend of the 19th/20th December (Please bring your own pen for signing)

– Facemasks are to be worn as per HSE Guidelines

– The external loudspeaker for the New Inn Church will also be switched on for anyone who wishes to remain in their car in the carpark (note, not applicable for mid-night mass)

– Masses will also be streamed live as per the following link for those who wish to remain at home: https://churchcamlive.ie/newinnparish/

Anniversary mass this Saturday night are for the following:

Kevin, Dermot & Christopher Kirwan, Knockgraffon, Maureen Mulcahy, Knockgraffon and Bill and Josie Quirke, Marlhill. On Sunday anniversary mass for Patrick and Maureen Myers, Knocknaveigh, Michael & Mary Moloney Springfield. Please note that the collection for the Clergy will be collected next weekend. Please use the separate envelope for this collection. As always please contact Fr Bobby in relation to Anniversary, wedding, and christening.

 

 

XMAS PRESENTS IDEAS

Calendar for 2021 and “The history book of Rockwell Rovers GAA in the parish of New Inn & Knockgraffon” are on sale. Calendars are €10 and Books are €25 each. Limited number. Ideal stocking fillers or Christmas presents. For more info, please contact John on 087 190 2092 or Sandra on 086 3051589.

 

 

TIPPERARY G.A.A. YEARBOOK NOW ON SALE

The Tipperary G.A.A. Yearbook is now available in the bookshops and usual outlets i.e., Cashel at Ely’s on the Green, Hall’s in Friar Street, Dolan’s Super Valu and Sampsons in Cahir. It includes the achievements of Rockwell Rovers Juvenile club and Senior club. The highlight of the year being County Intermediate Football champions. All this, over 200 pages, for €15!

 

LOTTO

results this Sat Dec 5. No’s 4, 14 19, 27. NO WINNER (s) Lucky Dips x 4: Jack Bell, Yvonne Lonergan, Annie O’Dwyer & Trisha Ryan to be entered into a monthly draw for €500 on Saturday Jan 2. Sellers: Sandra English x 2, PJ Moloney & Rockwell Rovers to be entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, Jan 2. Next week’s Jackpot is €3,000 will take place Saturday Dec 20 at 9pm. Thank you for your continued support!

 

MAI’S CAFE,

Market place, Clonmel is looking forward to reopening on Wednesday, December 2. On Saturday, December 19 there will be a stand outside the cafe selling cakes & Christmas fare. Orders now being taken for Xmas desserts etc, text/ring on Kaye on 087 1320341 or Catherine on 087 9828941. Please support Local!

 

 

LAGGANSTOWN’S 8TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BLESSING

takes place on Tuesday, December 22 at 7pm. We are delighted to support Cuan Saor so Willie the Legend’s donkey cart will be in place. Your continued support is greatly appreciated but please do not feel under pressure to attend as we understand. Willie the Legend’s donkey cart will be in place from 3pm on the day for those wishing to support Cuan Saor but not comfortable to attend the blessing. Go raibh míle maith agat.

XMAS PRESENTS IDEAS

Calendar for 2021 and “The history book of Rockwell Rovers GAA in the parish of New Inn & Knockgraffon” are on sale. Calendars are €10 and Books are €25 each. Limited number. Ideal stocking fillers or Christmas presents. For more info, please contact John on 087 190 2092 or Sandra on 086 3051589.

 

WOODENSTOWN & SURROUNDING AREAS

COMMUNITY ALERT INFO

We would like to give some helpful tips for dealing with the long and wintery nights: – keep fuel near the house with easy access. A bag of salt is very handy to keep footpaths and walkways ice free. Shoe grips are essential should the weather become icy. At this time of year many of us will be visiting relatives and friends so please ensure you secure all window and doors before you leave your home. Always leave a light on when you are away from your home. This is also a very important time when we should remember to check in on our neighbours and older people in the community, to make sure that are not alone and vulnerable at this time of year. Why not offer to get some fuel/food for your elderly neighbour when you are going shopping yourself or offer a lift to elderly neighbour? Remember to be vigilant regarding any suspicious vehicles or activity in your area. If you notice any strange vehicles take a note of the registration number and colour/type of the vehicle. Don’t’ approach these vehicles. Please contact Cahir Gardai on 052 7445630 or Cashel Gardai on 062 62866. With Covid 19 this year, now more than ever is to remind us all to look after people living alone who might be vulnerable. We would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Christmas and a lovely New year.

 

MAI’S CAFE,

Market place, Clonmel is looking forward to reopening on Wednesday, December 2. Dates for your diary: On Saturdays, December 12 & 19 there will be a stand outside the cafe selling cakes & Christmas fare. Orders now being taken for Xmas desserts etc, text/ring on Kaye on 087 1320341 or Catherine on 087 9828941. Please support Local!

 

WEST TIPPERARY PODCAST – THE WEST AWAKE *WEST TIPP MATTERS*

The seventh edition of the new West Tipperary Podcast aired last week featuring an Interview with Kevin Barron of the Friends of Tipperary Football, a review of Tipp’s historic win in the Munster Senior Football Final, a look back at Tipps defeat to Galway in the senior Hurling and a few bits from Social Media. It can be found on the following links. Castbox: https://bit.ly/36l36YT , Google: https://bit.ly/3lk6ffD or Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36pmweY.

 

ROCKWELL ROVERS AGM

Due to Covid restrictions our AGM is now pushed back to Jan/ Feb 2021. Sorry for any inconvenience caused, more info nearer the time.

 

PARISH NOTES

Mass has resumed in both churches at the weekend at the usual times of 7.30pm Saturday evening in New Inn and 9.30am Sunday morning at Knockgraffon and 11am at New Inn. Weekday masses at 10am in New Inn will also be livestreamed. Collection envelopes are available in the two churches. Knockgraffon area includes Lagganstown and Hymenstown and envelopes for these areas are in Knockgraffon Church. The remainder of the Parish are available in New Inn Church. Anyone who wants an anniversary mass etc offered please contact Fr Bobby on (086) 192 7455.

 

LOTTO

results this Saturday, December 5. No’s are 8, 11, 21 & 27. NO WINNER (s) Lucky Dips x 4: Christy Peters, Mikey Fahey, Breda Scanlon & Caroline Moloney to be entered into a monthly draw for €500 on Saturday January 2. Sellers: Sandra English, Rockwell Rovers, PJ Moloney & Tommy Flynn to be entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, January 2. Next week’s Jackpot is €2,800 will take place Saturday, December 12 at 9pm.

Congratulations to November monthly winner: €500 to HEANEY GRANDCHILDREN, €100 to seller: Colm Heaney. Thank you for your continued support.

Thank you for your continued support.

 

LAGGANSTOWN’S 8TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BLESSING

takes place on Tuesday, December at 7pm. We are delighted to support Cuan Saor so Willie the Legend’s donkey cart will be in place. Your continued support is greatly appreciated but please do not feel under pressure to attend as we understand. Willie the Legend’s donkey cart will be in place from 3pm on the day for those wishing to support Cuan Saor but not comfortable to attend the blessing. Go raibh míle maith agat.

 

Pictured here is the Crib at Lagganstown cross, New Inn. The annual Christmas blessings to take place Tuesday 22 December at 7pm.

Presentation from Rockwell Rovers LGFC to Tipperary Down Syndrome.

A cheque for €450 was raised at training for Tipperary Down Syndrome and their Thurles house project.

LETS “LIGHT UP” NEW INN

A big thank you to all who have donated online towards our Xmas lights for New Inn village. The response has been phenomenal. It is not too late to support the New Inn community, click on the following link Www.GoFundMe.com/new-inn-Christmas-light or text/ ring Tadgh on (086) 853 9112.

 

MAI’S CAFE,

Market place, Clonmel is looking forward to reopening on Wednesday, December 2. Dates for your diary: On Saturdays, December 5, 12 & 19. There will be a stand outside the cafe selling cakes & Christmas fare. Orders now being taken for Xmas desserts etc, text/ring on Kaye on 087 1320341 or Catherine on 087 9828941. Please support Local!

 

TEXT ALERT SYSTEM

Lagganstown & surrounding areas. Our funds for operating this text alert service are running low as we have been unable to organise our annual fundraising walk this year. You may donate online. Please go to communityalerts.ie and follow the instructions. Alternatively, you may give a donation directly to Padraig Fitzgerald, Tony Keating, Eileen Riordan and Brendan Ryan. Thank you.

 

COUNTRY MARKET

On behalf of Cahir country market, with this being our first Xmas closed in 45 years, we would like to thank all our loyal customers for their support over the years. We wish everyone good health & good luck for 2021.

 

 

LOTTO RESULTS

LOTTO results this Saturday November 28. No’s are 3, 15, 30 & 31. NO WINNER (s) Lucky Dips x 4: Breda Kelly, (Ballylooby), Bridget Hayes, (Golden), Mgt Anne Cooney, Teresa Ryan to be entered into a monthly draw for €500 on Saturday Dec 5. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers x 2, John Cooney & PJ Moloney to be entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, December 5. Next week’s Jackpot is €2,600 will take place Saturday Dec 5 at 9pm. Thank you for your continued support.

 

 

PARISH NOTES

From Wednesday, December 2, Mass will resume in both churches at the weekend as normal. Weekday masses at 10am in New Inn will also be livestreamed. Anniversary mass next weekend; Tim and Carmel Hally Garranlea.

Collection envelopes are available in the 2 churches. Knockgraffon area includes Lagganstown and Hymenstown and envelopes for these areas are in Knockgraffon Church. The remainder of the Parish are available in New Inn Church. Parish Council will announce the plans for Christmas masses next week and these plans will also be announced at mass. Anyone who wants an anniversary mass etc offered please contact Fr Bobby on (086) 192 7455.

 

ROCKWELL ROVERS CAMOGIE CLUB

Our adjourned AGM was held Thursday night under covid regulations and our new officers for the year 2021 are as follows; Chairperson: Annette Carroll, Secretary: Louise Moloney,

Registrar: Gillian Hayes, Treasurer: Tara Stafford, Child protection officer: Maria McGrath. Huge thanks to John Fogarty who stepped down after 4 years as chairman, a fantastic worker in the club and we are delighted to say he will continue as our county board rep going forward. To all our coaches also thank you again, without you we would not be able to continue.

Thanks for the support of all parents over this very strange year, and we hope to be back with strength and agility training mid-January, all going to plan. We would like to wish our girls who have moved on from us, the very best in whatever they do next year. They are now over age and unfortunately, we do not have a team for them, but it is our aim to eventually get our minor team up and running. We would like to wish all the girls and parents a very happy and safe Christmas and best wishes for the new year. Thanks again.

 

SINCERE SYMPATHY

It is with deep regret that we learn of the passing of Paddy Maher, Tipperary town and late of Knockgraffon. Paddy was a member of the great team which won the double u15 titles in the 1950s and was one of the Captains. He was also a referee of note and refereed in the West division during the 1960’s. The club wishes to extend its sympathy to his family. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis.

THE 85 YEAR FAMINE IS OVER

Congratulations to the Tipperary Senior football team on winning the Munster football final for the first time since 1935 and to win it on such an historic weekend is unbelievable especially on the 100th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Tiobraid Árann Abu. Final score Tipperary 0-17 Cork 0-14. Manager David Power has delivered along with captain Conor Sweeney and this is just fantastic for Tipperary football. Also well done to club man Alan Moloney on a great year County champion and now a Munster champion – Up Tipp

 

TEXT ALERT SYSTEM

Lagganstown/Knockgraffon & surrounding areas. Our funds for operating this text alert service are running low as we have been unable to organise our annual fundraising walk this year. You may donate online, please go to communityalerts.ie and follow the instructions. Alternatively, you may give a donation directly to Padraig Fitzgerald, Tony Keating, Eileen Riordan and Brendan Ryan. Thank you.

 

LOTTO

results from Saturday November 21- No’s are 7, 16, 25 & 27. NO WINNER (s) Lucky Dips x 4: Ursula Healy, Jodie McMahon, Ken Collins & Barry Shortall to be entered into a monthly draw for €500 on Saturday December 5. Sellers: Tommy Flynn, Colm Heaney, Rockwell Rovers & Colm Heaney to be entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, December 5. This week’s Jackpot is €2,400 will take place Saturday November 28 at 9pm. Thank you for your continued support!

 

PARISH NOTES

Mass is being streamed live every morning at 10am except Monday. Weekend as normal. MASS – LIVE STREAM -please click on the following link: https://churchcamlive.ie/newinnparish/ Anniversary masses for this weekend – Tom Hyland Graigue, James Hyland Blackcastle and Fr John Hyland. Patrick and Mary O Connor and Jimmy O Connor, Derryclooney. Graveyard Prayers in Lagganstown this Sunday November 29 at 2.30pm.

 

COLLECTION BOXES

Due to Covid restrictions boxes cannot be delivered to households this year. The boxes, however, can be collected in both churches. Knockgraffon Church contains the following boxes. Cloughabreeda, Knockgraffon, Derryclooney, Hymenstown lower from Lagganstown Ball Alley and all Lagganstown lower and Ballyslateen. All other Townlands are in the Parish Church in New Inn. These boxes can be collected at any time during the day in both churches. Please collect your boxes before Christmas. Many thanks.

Anyone looking for Anniversary mass etc please contact Fr Bobby on (086) 192 7455.

 

ROCKWELL ROVERS AGM

A provisional date has been set for the Senior club AGM, Sunday 13 Dec at 2.30 in the New Inn Community Centre. Confirmation of this date will be after December 1 when we will know more about what level of Lockdown we will be at. Nominations papers will be posted on the various WhatsApp groups. Anyone looking for a hard copy can contact Secretary Sandra on 086 305 1589 or chairman John on 087 190 2092.

 

XMAS PRESENTS IDEAS

Calendar for 2021 and “The history book of Rockwell Rovers GAA in the parish of New Inn & Knockgraffon” are on sale. Calendars are €10 and Books are €25 each. Limited number. Ideal stocking fillers or Christmas presents. For more info, please contact John on 087 190 2092, Sandra on 086 3051589, Elaine on 086 8601088, Martina on 087 6340133 or Tara on 0872197924.

 

RADIO PROGRAMME

On Monday December 8th at around 9.15 on Tipp Fm, there will be a programme on New Inn called “where do you think you are ? This is in conjunction with Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal and John Hally. This series will be broadcast as part of Tipp Today every Monday morning, with the support of Tipperary County Council’s Heritage Office and the Heritage Council.

LADIES FOOTBALL CLUBU12 ROCKWELL ROVERS LGFC girls took a moment during their training session to show their stripes and display our 20×20 Flag showing our support for women in sport.

 

The grounds of Rockwell Rovers GAA Club continues to be a hive of activity every weekend with our girls attending football training sessions in great numbers while always adhering to public health guidelines. In these strange times, it is fabulous to hear the fun and laughter echoing from the pitch.
Last week our girls fundraised for their friends and members of our club who are working relentlessly to raise funds for Tipperary Down Syndrome Association and their project in Thurles. The club raised €450 and are looking forward to presenting this cheque in the coming week. Anyone wishing to donate can still do so by looking up Tipperary Down Syndrome Facebook page.

In the coming weeks we hope to hold a Car Wash as a fundraiser for our club and we will keep our members and community updated as we finalise details.

Our Chairman Colm, PRO Tadhg and Treasurer Ken, are growing a beard (or trying!) for the month of November and are fundraising for the Little Blue Hero’s charity. This charity helps little kids that have serious illnesses. Please see our Facebook page for further details or you can click on the following link to donate or read about the charity on www.idonate.ie/RockwellRoversLGFA. Thank you.

 

PARISH COUNCIL

Masses continue to be live streamed every day except Monday at 10am and Saturday night at 7.30pm and 11am Sunday morning. MASS – LIVE STREAM -please click on the following link: https://churchcamlive.ie/newinnparish/

Cemetery prayers for Loughkent Cemetery this coming Sunday, November 22 at 2.30pm. Following weekend Sunday, November 29 in Lagganstown graveyard at 2.30pm.

Anniversary mass live streamed on Saturday night at 7 30pm for Paddy, Tim, and Joe Hally Marlhill, Phil and Mary Hickey Our Lady’s Road, New Inn and the Ahern family, Donegal.

 

CHURCH COLLECTION BOXES.

Next year’s collection boxes will be available from both churches soon. Due to Covid restrictions we cannot visit houses as in previous years. We will explain shortly about collection from the churches from 1st of December.

Anyone who wants Anniversary Masses or booking of Christenings etc please Contact Fr Bobby on (086) 192 7455.

 

LOTTO

LOTTO results. No’s are 2, 5, 12 & 18. NO WINNER (s) Lucky Dips x 4: Kevin Barron, Patrick Prendergast, Heaney grandchildren, Sandra English to be entered into a monthly draw for €500 on Saturday Dec 5. Sellers: Kevin Barron, Pj Moloney, Colm Heaney & Sandra English to be entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, Dec 5. This week’s Jackpot is €2,200 will take place Saturday Nov 21 at 9pm.

Thank you for your continued support.

 

SINCERE SYMPATHY

is extended to Tom & Caitlin Fitzgerald (nee Ryan), Loughkent, New Inn on the passing of Caitlin’s father Philip Ryan, Freighduff, Cashel and her aunt Sr Mary Ryan, St Leo Convent of Mercy, Carlow on whose loss we also sympathise with Michael & Josephine Tobin and families, Killenasteena & Bellvue. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families at this sad time. Ar Dheis De Go Raibh a hAnam.