NEW INN SPOOK FEST 2024: CALLING ALL CREATORS!
As autumn approaches, it’s time to unleash your creativity in our beloved village! We invite everyone to participate in our annual Spookfest by crafting your very own scarecrow. Whether it’s spooky, funny, or themed around current events, we want to see your imaginative creations! Registration on Sunday, October 13 at Rockwell Rovers GAA field from 2pm to 4pm. Make sure your entries are set up for judging by October 21 as they will be displayed around the village until November 3. The best scarecrow will win a fantastic prize of €200! Spread the word and invite friends and family to join in on the fun. For more information, please contact Anita at 087 6505889 or visit our Facebook page, “New Inn Festival Spookfest,” for updates. Get your thinking caps on, gather your materials, and let’s make this Spookfest the best one yet! Don’t forget, a Halloween disco is also in the works, stay tuned for more details! Sponsored by Little Treasures Crèche & Playschool.
COFFEE MORNING
Join us for a delightful fundraising coffee morning on Sunday, September 29th from 10am to 1pm at the beautiful Templeneiry Church, Bansha. Indulge in delicious coffee and treats while supporting two amazing causes! All proceeds will be shared equally between Circle of Friends Tipperary Cancer Support and Cluain Arainn, Tipperary Town. Raffle on the day. Everyone is welcome!
25 CARD KNOCKGRAFFON
Triple winners on Wednesday September 11 with 10 games each were Eileen White/Maryanne Healey, Jimmy Looby/Ml Murphy and Kitty Peters /Eileen Howley. Table prizes to brothers Billy/Vincent Phelan and Sean Spillane/Tom Tobin. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm and all are welcome. Tea & refreshment afterwards.
BOOK LAUNCH
Join us for the Official Launch of “Dying for a Breath” by Frank O’Connor on Thursday, September 19, at Ballyboden St. Endas GAA Club, Dublin. Frank O’Connor, a former resident of New Inn, shares his inspiring journey of healing after a life-saving lung transplant. This powerful collection of reflections explores challenges, recovery, and the profound lessons learned along the way. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how Frank transformed his struggles into hope and purpose. Be part of the journey! The book can be purchased online at: www.orpenpress.com or at The Shop, Ollies Bar and Barron’s pub, New Inn after the official launch date. Cost: €15. Proceeds will benefit Mater Hospital Foundation and Irish Lung Fibrosis Association (ILFA).
CHRISTMAS CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Join us for a festive evening at New Inn Church on Wednesday, December 4th! Enjoy performances by Louise Morrissey, Sandy Kelly, John McNicholl, Fr. Bobby Fletcher, and The Ryan Turner Band. It promises to be a wonderful night filled with holiday cheer! Tickets are now on sale at: – The Shop (052 7462691), Ollie’s Bar (052 7462227), M F Barron (087 7595512) and Fr. Bobby (086 1927455). All funds raised will go towards the church refurbishment. Don’t miss out on this special event!
SUPPORT OUR FUTURE PLAYERS!
Roll up roll up, Friends of Tipperary Football are excited to announce that online sales for the Underage Development Fundraiser are now live! Join us in making a difference!https://www.friendsoftipperaryfootball.com/product/underage-football-development-fundraiser/ or you can contact Con Quinn on 087 2675134 or contact your local GAA club. Top Prize: A pure bred 4-star Angus incalf Heifer! Other amazing prizes include: – 2 nights B&B for 2 adults & 2 children at Hotel Minella, Clonmel – Overnight stay in Horse & Jockey, Thurles – 2 All Ireland Football Final tickets – 2 All Ireland Hurling Final tickets Let’s come together to support our young players and help them reach their full potential. Draw will take place on Nov 30th, 2024. Please share and spread the word! A big thank you to everyone who supported our Launch and Blitz last Monday September 9 in Annacarty. Well done to all involved.
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE IN OCTOBER
This pilgrimage is on 10th October to 14th October 2024. Ryanair flight will leave Dublin Airport for Lourdes @ 16.14 pm on 10th October and return on 14th from Lourdes @ 12.30pm There are still a few places available For further information contact: Bridget O’Dea 086-679-2754. or Fr Martin Murphy. 086-386-8877.
ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO RESULTS
Lotto results from Saturday September 14 at Rockwell Rovers GAA club. Numbers drawn: 2, 4,7, 11, NO winner(s). 4 x Lucky dips entered in our €500 draw for September: Robbie O Halloran, Heaney Opticians, Sinead Smyth and Elaine Moloney. Sellers: Tommy Flynn, Colm Heaney, Rockwell Rovers and Jimmy Looby. This week’s jackpot is €4000. Thank you for your continued support and Best of Luck.
CONGRATULATIONS
To Paul & Emma Smith, New Inn on the birth of their firstborn son Tadhg Jeremiah. Emma is a daughter of proud grandparents Gerry & Phil Ryan, Ollies Bar, New Inn. We wish them all every health and happiness.
SINCERE SYMPATHY
To the family of the late Paddy Fitzpatrick, Ballygerald, Cahir, Tipperary and formerly of Killorglin Co Kerry. Paddy passed peacefully at Woodlands Nursing Home on Saturday, 14th September. 2024. He was pre- deceased by his beloved wife Mary, his brother David and sisters Eileen, Nuala and Kathleen. Deeply regretted by his sister Teresa, all his nieces. nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great grandnieces and great grandnephews, especially Mary (Fiander), Bernadette (Broderick) and Michael and Paul Fitzpatrick. Sadly missed by all his relatives, neighbours and friends in particular Barry, Gretta and all the Shortall family and Breda Culleton. A special word of appreciation to all the staff in Woodlands Nursing Home for the exceptional care given to Paddy. Ar dheis de go raibh an anam dilis.
