LENA RICE –REMEMBERED DURING HERITAGE WEEK!
A documentary looking at the life of Lena Rice the only Irish woman to win the Wimbledon singles tennis championship in 1890 will air on Friday morning August 23 at 11a.m on Tipp Mid-West Radio (F.M 104.8)
The documentary will trace the life and achievements of Helena Bertha Rice known as Lena who is buried in the small family graveyard in the village of New Inn.
Lena is all but forgotten except when the Wimbledon Tennis tournament is played in July each year, or when the Lena Rice Tournament is played in New Inn and neighbouring clubs annually.
The contributors to this programme include Dr. Denis G. Marnane who will speak about the Spring Rice family, Dr. Maeve O’Riordan U.C.C. who lectures in Women’s cultural history and is author of Women of the Irish country house, Marie McMahon curator of Tipperary county Museum of hidden history who will speak about the tennis costume in vogue at the time. Sandra English whose mother Eileen Bell wrote a short history of Lena Rice and other local history books will speak about her mother’s interest in the subject.
Liam O’Gorman who is very involved with the tennis club in New Inn will speak about the legacy that Lena Rice has left. The Programme is produced by Mary Alice O’Connor with editing and technical expertise by Jim Keane.
DUALLA SHOW – SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
The Dualla Show promises a fun-filled day for all ages, featuring livestock, showjumping, machinery, food, live music, and free circus entertainment. With a focus on free children’s activities, it’s an unbeatable family day out. This year, Irish arm wrestling will make an appearance with Super matches featuring Top competitors, Grip-strength challenges, and opportunities for attendees to arm wrestle professionals. Notable participants include IFA World and European champion Adrian O’Dwyer. The headline match pits Ballymena’s Ashley “the Entertainer” Harmsworth against Tipperary’s Cillian “the Terminator” English. The event also welcomes Davy Gibson, a Northern Ireland Hillclimb champion and rising star in arm wrestling and grip competitions, showcasing his impressive skills at over 50 years old. Join us for a day of strength and excitement!
KNOCK & LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGE
Bus to Knock on Tuesday September 3, overnight stay in Great Northern Hotel Bundoran, Day retreat on Wednesday September 4 in Lough Derg, Meal in Roscommon on the way home, costing €220 pps. If you’re interested, please contact Bridget O’Dea on 086-679-27754 or any of the following:
Bridget O’Driscoll 087-630-5889 Pallasgreen
Donald Kennedy 052-915-6482 Killenaule
Fr Joe Tynan 087-222-5445 Knock long
Maura Ryan 087-242-4033 Upperchurch
Fr Murphy 086-386-8877 Drom / Inch
Ann Hayes 087-976-6520 Clonoulty
Angela Tully 086-857-7838 Two Mile Borris
Margaret O’Dwyer 087-978-5893 Annacarthy
Alice Kennedy 087-611-1850 Templederry
ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO RESULTS
From Saturday August 10 numbers drawn: 10,24,27,31 – No winner(S) – lucky dips X4: Gerry Ryan, Jana Proskova, Tanya Doyle and Noreen & Patrick Fitzgerald in with a chance to win €500 in August Draw. Sellers Rockwell Rovers x 2, MI Purcell and Phil Ryan in draw for sellers €100 prize. This week’s Jackpot is €3000 – thank you for continued support!
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE IN OCTOBER
This pilgrimage is on from October 10 to October 14, 2024. Ryanair flight will leave Dublin Airport for Lourdes at 16.14 pm on October 10 and return on October 14 from Lourdes at 12.30pm. There are a few places available. For further information please contact Bridget O’Dea on 086-679-2754 or Fr Martin Murphy on 086-386-8877.
25 CARDS, KNOCKGRAFFON
Joint winners on Wednesday August 7 with 11 games were Jimmy Looby / Ml Murphy and Paddy Freaney / Margaret Quinlan. Table prizes to Ann Dowling / Dick Lonergan and brothers James / Thomas Kennedy. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm, Tea & refreshments and all are welcome.
LOCAL DANCER SHINES AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
In an impressive display of talent, Kate O’Dwyer has claimed a silver medal, finishing 2nd in the World Lyrical Dance Championships held in Dundee, Scotland. Competing in the Under-14 Solo Lyrical Dance category, this marks an outstanding achievement for Kate, who participated in her very first World Championships. A former pupil of Scoil Mhuire Gan Smàl, Kate is set to begin her 1st year at Cashel Community School this September. She trains with On Your Toes Dance Academy, which also celebrated remarkable successes at the Championships. Hailing from Loughfedora, Cashel, Kate is the daughter of Paul and Aisling and the proud granddaughter of Anne O’Dwyer, Loughfedora and PJ and Esther Boland from New Inn. Congratulations, Kate! We wish you continued success in your dancing endeavours!
Pictured here Kate O’Dwyer, Loughfedora with her silver medal finishing 2nd in the World Lyrical Dance Championships held in Dundee, Scotland recently. Competing in the Under-14 Solo Lyrical Dance category, this marks an outstanding achievement for Kate, who participated in her very first World Championships.
