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.
