PARISH LINKS
The Parish Links held their annual Christmas party on Sunday January 8 in the NICC. It was great to see so many friendly and neighbourly faces after a gap of three years due to covid. It was also poignant and a little sad as we remember the people who have passed away since our last party. The committee would like to thank Eileen Condon and her staff for the lovely meal; Mary O’Donnell, New Inn for supplying the excellent Christmas cake; Paddy O’Connor (Bellvue) for taking photographs of the occasion. Eddie Golden in the band brought much enjoyment to the day and together with our own Fr Bobby and Kate O’Dwyer provided great entertainment. Also, we had “Burgess school Irish dancers from New Inn: Sarah Flynn, Leah and Sophie Lonergan, Grace and Emily O’Dwyer who put on a lovely display. Congratulations to Stephen Boland, New Inn winner of the hamper (on display in The Shop, New Inn). A big thank you to Ml Purcell and committee members for selling the lines of the hamper which raised much needed funds for the Parish Links. Thanks also to the local businesses, clubs and individuals who donated spot prizes on the day too numerous to mention. Great credit is due to all involved, especially the hard-working committee who put a great effort in year after year and thanks also to the Hall committee. A great day was had by all, with parishioners meeting up with old friends and making new ones. Thanking everyone who attended the party and wishing everyone a Happy & Healthy New Year!
COMMUNITY GAMES
Community Games AGM will take place this Thursday January 12 at 7:30pm in GAA Clubhouse. All are welcome.
LINE DANCING -WOMANS GROUP
Line dancing on for 6 weeks each Tuesday evening starting Tuesday January 10 from 7pm to 8pm in the NICC. €40 for 6 weeks. For more info contact Mary Francis on 052 7462252.
KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS
Joint winners last Wednesday, January 4 with 12 games were Eddie Grant/James Ryan and in joint second place with 11 games were Michael O’Gorman/Tony Doheny and Mary Anne Healy/Eileen White. Table prize to Chas Keane/Ml Flaherty 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.
FR MATHEW PLAYERS
Date for your diary: 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.
ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO
results from Saturday Jan 7 nos are 22, 26, 28 & 32, NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Pat Carroll, Nelly Joy, Tadgh Mohally and Noreen & Pakie Fitzgerald entered into January monthly draw for €500 on Saturday February 4. Sellers: Ml Purcell x 2 & Rockwell Rovers x 2 entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, February 4. This week’s Jackpot is €9,400. Congratulations to our January monthly winner of €500 – Gerry Heenan, Seller – Sandra English.
SENIOR GAA CLUB AGM
The annual general meeting of Rockwell Rovers GAA club will be held in the CLUB HOUSE this Sunday January 15 at 7.30pm. All are welcome.
(Please note new time and venue, apologies for any inconvenience)
SINCERE SYMPATHY
Is extended to Jason & Louise Matthiae & family, Masterstown on the passing of Jason’s dad Hanz Peter, The Curragh, Ardmore/Cashel. Our thoughts and prayers are with his sons Jason, Stefan and Hansie, extended family and friends at this sad time. May he rest in peace.
Pictured here at the Parish Links Xmas party in New Inn are Irish dancers
Back L to R: Grace O’Dwyer and Leah Lonergan
Front L to R: Sarah Flynn and Sophie Lonergan
Very Front : Emily O’Dwyer
pictured here at the Parish Links Xmas party in New Inn are Richie O’Loughnane and Margaret Quirke. In the background are Joe & Kitty Golden, Fr Knight and John Quirke.
pictured here at the Parish Links Xmas party in New Inn are
L to R: Mary O’Connor, Masterstown, Ursula Ryan, Mairead Moloney and Bridget McGrath.
pictured here at the Parish Links Xmas party in New Inn are
L to R: Ann O’Neill, Sr Assumpta, Alice Peters and Eileen Peters.
pictured here at the Parish Links Xmas party in New Inn are
L to R: Eileen Peters, Mary Moloney, Mary Flynn, Mary Peters and Mary O’Donnell.
pictured here at the Parish Links Xmas party in New Inn are
L to R: Seamie Houlihan, Johnny Luddy, Denise Luddy and Breda Delahunty.
pictured here at the Parish Links Xmas party in New Inn is our own Eddie Golden on band who kept the parishioners entertained for the afternoon.
