New Inn Notes 17/08/2024
Clothes Collection – Dates for Your Diary
The New Inn Community Centre is excited to announce its fundraising clothes collection is back on the following dates: Wednesday, August 28; Thursday, August 29; and September 4, 5, 11, and 12. Collection hours will be from 6pm to 7pm on each of these evenings. For those unable to drop off donations by Monday, September 16, please reach out to Esther at 086 358 3719 or Paddy at 086 860 2979 to arrange an alternative collection. This is a wonderful opportunity to declutter your wardrobes while supporting our community centre. Your contributions will play a vital role in sustaining our activities in the centre. Thank you for your generous support!
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 next 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 – THIS 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
FRIENDS OF TIPPERARY FOOTBALL
Join us for the launch of the Underage Football Development Fundraiser on Monday evening, Sept 9th, at 7:30pm in Annacarty! We’re thrilled to have Peter Keane, former Kerry football manager, attending this special event. A huge thank you to Con Quinn for making this happen! Let’s come together to support our young athletes and help them reach their full potential. Don’t miss out! See you there!
ROCKWELL ROVERS
Lotto Draw Results from Saturday August 17 drawn – 02, 06, 09 & 31 – NO WINNER(s). Lucky dipsx4: Tommy & Helena Buckley, Tara Stafford, John A. Strumble & Sean Hogan to be entered into August’s draw with a chance to win €500. Sellers: PJ Moloney, Michael Purcell and Rockwell Rovers x 2 in with a chance to win August’s sellers prize of €100. This week’s jackpot €3,200. Thank you for your continued support.
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 a few places available for further information contact: Bridget O’Dea 086-679-2754. or Fr Martin Murphy. 086-386-8877
SINCERE SYMPATHY
is extended to Pauline & Taylor Ryan, New Inn on the sad passing of Pauline’s mother Nancy Leahy (nee Shelly) in Lancashire, England and formerly of Georgesland, Cashel. Deeply regretted by her partner Ian, daughters Pauline, Marion, Noreen and Bridget, son John and their partners, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family, relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements later. May she rest in Peace.
