AFTERNOON TEA PARTY
The Woman’s group are organising an afternoon tea party in the New Inn Community centre from 3pm to 5.30pm on Sunday January 29. It is in aid of the Community Centre, Parish Links and New Inn Bowls. If any group/individuals are interested in hosting a table, please contact MF Barron ASAP on 052 7462252 or mbl no 087 7595512. Your support would be much appreciated! All are welcome!
THANK YOU
The Woman’s group along with South Tipp Hospice would like to thank everyone who supported the coffee morning held recently at Barron’s pub, New Inn. A fantastic €730 was raised. Thanks to all who supported the event and who helped out on the day.
BOWLS
continues every Wednesday morning from 9.45am to 11.15am. All are welcome, especially new members. For more info you can contact Mary Frances on 052 7462252 or mbl no 087 7595512.
CHURCH OFFERING BOXES
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 of the Parish.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Scoil Mhuire gan Smál, New Inn for qualifying for the BT Primary Young Scientist Competition which took place in the RDS Dublin last week. Their project titled “Are Pets good for your Health and Wellbeing” proved very popular at the exhibit. The children conducted various scientific experiments and research to determine the benefits of animals for people’s well-being while also inviting guide dogs Ireland to visit the school and highlight their importance to society. The children were visited by Tánaiste Michael Martin who commented on the extent of their project.
IRELAND LIGHTS UP
Rockwell Rovers Gaa club has once again registered for “Ireland Lights Up” and is encouraging the community of New Inn / Knockgraffon to get out and get active each Wednesday evening between 7pm and 8.30pm at the Walkway starting Wednesday January 11 to Wednesday February 15. For more info on Healthy Clubs Steps Challenge win some valuable gear for our club, see link to join the “Munster GAA – Every Step Counts 2023” challenge link: http://web.mylife.irishlife.ie/challenges/637f717072f40a0c2116bc9f?lc=en_IE and select Rockwell Rovers as your club.
KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS
Joint winners last Wednesday, January 11 with 10 games were brother Billy & Vincent Phelan and Kitty Slattery/Sheila Slattery. Table prizes went to Kitty Byrne/Bernie Farrell and Mary Ann Healy/Eileen White. Well done all. Cards on every Wednesday night at the Old School, Knockgraffon at 8.30pm sharp. All are welcome.
NEW INN VOICES CHOIR
Will perform from the second Sunday in February for the rest of the year i.e., second Sunday of each month starting Sunday 12 February 2023.
ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO
results from Saturday January 14 nos are 12, 15, 16 & 26 NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: TJ Ryan, Liam Harty, Lisa O’ Connor and Helen J Fitzgerald entered into January monthly draw for €500 on Saturday February 4. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers x 3 and Ml Purcell entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, February 4. This week’s Jackpot is €9,600.
MEDAL PRESENTATION
Rockwell/Rosegreen 2022 medal presentation took place on Saturday January 14 in Rosegreen Community Hall. Medals were presented to the combined U15 football team who won the U15 D County Football Shield Final and the U17 B football West shield Final. Cathal Barrett, Tipperary Hurler was present to present the boys with their medals. He spoke to the boys about the importance of playing sports and gave them some great advice. Many thanks to Rosegreen GAA Club for hosting the medal presentation.
New Inn & District Vintage Club
Pictured here are some members from New Inn & District Vintage club: Ml O’Donnell, John O’Dwyer, Kevin Moore and Pat O’Rourke supporting Rosegreen community in assoc with Coolmoyne & Moyglass vintage club at their recent Tractor Run held at the Tipperary Raceway, Rosegreen in support of the fantastic facility at the National rehabilitation hospital in Dun Laoghaire. A great day was had by all.
BT Primary Young Scientist Competition
Pictured here is Primary school principal Thomas McLoughlin, Tanaiste Michael Martin, Jodi McMahon and Teresa Harrington along with Students from 6th class Scoil Mhuire gan Smál primary school, New Inn who qualified for BT Primary Young Scientist Competition held at the RDS, Dublin last week.
Pictured here at the Rockwell/Rosegreen medal presentation on Saturday January 14 in Rosegreen Community Hall.
Rockwell / Rosegreen U15 D County Shield Final Winners.
L to R: Tipperary Hurler Cathal Barrett, Shane Cummins, Conor Hally (Captain) , Mark Hally (Coach), Olan O’ Gorman, Kevin Geraghty, Colin Maher, Mattie Cummins (Coach), Harry O’ Connor, Tadgh Lonergan, Adam Collins, Kieran Bergin on behalf of Leon Bergin, Noel O’ Connor (Coach).
Missing from photo Alex McNamara, Louis O’ Donoghue, Luke O’ Dwyer, Cameron Fitzpatrick, Lorcan Butler and Sean O’ Reilly.
Rockwell / Rosegreen U17 West Football Shield
Back L to R: Seanie Cummins (coach), Tipperary Hurler Cathal Barrett, Jamie Lawrence, David Bergin, Karol Geraghty, Oisin Cummins, Patrick Colville, Brian Byrne, Aaron O’ Dwyer, Olan O’Gorman, Ger Cummins (coach), Kieran Bergin.
Front L to R: Shane Cummins, Jack Ryan, Peter Heaney (Captain), William Colville, Niall Tobin, Patrick Fitzgerald.
