CEMETERY MASSES “Remembering our loved ones”
The annual masses are as follows: LAGGANSTOWN today Wed June 25 celebrated by Fr Mattie McGrath, NEW INN on Wed July 2, LOUGHKENT on Wed July 9, and KNOCKGRAFFON on Wed July 23. All these masses are at 7.30pm, weather permitting, otherwise at the nearest Church. All are welcome.
YOU’RE INVITED! LAGGANSTOWN GRAVEYARD BICENTENARY
MASS
Join us in celebrating 200 years of Lagganstown Graveyard today Wednesday, June 25th, at 7:30pm. This special Mass commemorates the years 1825 – 2025,
and we warmly welcome everyone to be part of this significant occasion. Let’s come together to honour our history and community! Please note in case of inclement weather, the Mass will be held at Knockgraffon Church. We look forward to seeing you there!
SUMMER CUL CAMP
Rockwell Rovers Cul camp will be held on the week of 11 th to 15 th of August.
Booking is now open on the link here: https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/
CASHEL DAY CARE CENTRE FUNDRAISING CONCERT
Date for your diary – On in Brú Ború Theatre, Cashel is on this Thursday June 26 featuring Louise Morrissey and Des Wiloughby. Tickets are now on sale from the Day Care Centre on 062 63288 or Brú Ború on 062 61122 or from Geraldine on 086 8153275.Tickets €25, doors open at 7.30pm, show at 8pm. MC is Jimmy O’Farrell, also raffle on the night. Your support for this event would be greatly appreciated!
25 CARD DRIVE, OLD KNOCKGRAFFON SCHOOL
Winners at the cards last Wednesday evening were brothers Billy / Vincent Phelan with 12 games and in joint second place were Liam Harty / John Cooney and Willie Crosse / Pat O’Rourke with 9 games each. Table prizes to Patsy Hartigan / Jim Whelan and Paddy Freaney/ Margaret Quinlan. Well done all. We had over 9 tables which is great to see especially over the summer. Cards start at 8.30pm sharp and all are welcome. Tea & refreshments.
GOLF CLASSIC
Rockwell Rovers GAA Golf Classic in memory of Willie Flynn Snr will be held on Friday July 11 and Saturday July 12 in Cahir Park Golf Club.
If interested in entering a team, sponsoring a tee box, green, silver or gold sponsorship, you can contact Cormac on 087 3744965, Willie on 086 1239567, Alan on 0860822489, Adrian on 086 8599010 or any member of Rockwell Rovers, LGFA,
Camogie Club. The club needs and appreciates your support!
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
“Are you struggling to cope with the loss of a loved one?”
Our support group provides a safe and welcoming space for you to meet and connect
with people in similar circumstances. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Meetings will take
place bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 8.30pm.
For more info contact Pauline on 087 1374226 or email [email protected]
TIPPERARY HOSTS GAA PALESTINE TOUR: A CELEBRATION OF SPORT AND SOLIDARITY
Table Quiz Fundraiser on Friday July 4th, 8pm at Revel the Ragg, Tipperary
Join us on July 22nd and 23rd as Tipperary welcomes 33 children and 17 coaches from the West Bank for a unique cultural exchange. Tuesday, July 22nd: 3pm : Arrival at Hayes’ Hotel, Thurles, 4pm: Tour of Lár na Páirce GAA Museum, 5pm: Semple Stadium tour with inter-county players, 6pm: Mini-games at Dr. Morris Park (public welcome!), 7.30pm: Refreshments and Twinning Ceremony at Sarsfields Centre
Wednesday, July 23, Visit to the Rock of Cashel with the Cashel for Palestine Solidarity Group. Community Support : Local groups invite everyone to show solidarity during this visit. Let’s make this a memorable celebration of Gaelic Games for all!
LETTER TO PEOPLE OF PARISH OF NEW INN AND KNOCKGRAFFON
12 June 2025
Dear Parishioners,
Tipperary County Council is reaching out to you, the people of the parish of New Inn and Knockgraffon, concerning the provision of a new burial ground for your parish.
As you know, the graveyard at New Inn Church has little or no capacity for new
grave spaces. This has been a concern for some time and Tipperary County Council has been actively exploring potential sites within the proximity of New Inn for the provision
of a new burial ground. Unfortunately, to date, Tipperary County Council has not secured a suitable site for various reasons.
A suitable site has to satisfy the following criteria: (a) the suitability of the site, i.e. soil suitability, ground water levels, rock level, etc; (b) the susceptibility of the site to flooding;
(c) archaeological constraints; (d)access, egress and car parking ; and
(e) planning compliance with the Council’s County Development Plan.
Tipperary County Council is currently seeking expressions of interest from
landowners within close proximity of New Inn, who would be willing to dispose of some land, with a view to developing a burial ground.
If a landowner is interested and wishes to explore this possibility, please contact the parish office or the Environment and Climate Action Section of Tipperary
County Council directly at 052-6166406.
In the meantime, in an effort to alleviate the current capacity issue, the Council is making an appeal to those who may have pre-purchased double/single graves in the past to consider surrendering graves that are unlikely to be used.
Signed; Michael Moroney, Senior Executive Officer, Environment and Climate Action, Tipperary County Council
NEW LEADERSHIP AT NEW INN COMMUNITY CENTRE
The New Inn Community Centre committee welcomes its new officers for the year ahead. Breeda O’Donnell takes on the role of Chairperson, Fiona Guthrie steps in as Secretary, Esther Boland is Treasurer, and Amy Quirke joins as Public Relations Officer. The committee extends heartfelt thanks to Kay Lonergan, who retired this year after many years as Treasurer, and to John Landy, the long-standing Chairperson who also stepped down. Both members step down from officers but remain as truly valued members of the committee. The committee is made up currently of Seán Looby, Eileen Hally, Paddy O Connor, PJ Boland, Pat O Brien, John Landy and Kay Lonergan. The committee is always looking for new members to come along with ideas and a helping hand. Feel free to come along to our meetings. The team is looking forward to a busy and exciting year serving the community. Stay connected with us on Facebook @NewInnCommunityCentre and Instagram @newinncommunitycentre and the New Inn Community Centre website on https://newinncommunitycentre.com/
CHEQUE PRESENTATION
On Wednesday 18th June Isobel (Moore) Lynch of Belle Beauty, Knockgraffon, presented a cheque for €1700 to Knockgraffon Old School Committee following her recent Beauty & Wellness Soiree fundraiser, which saw 50 ladies attend to raise funds for the upkeep of the school. The committee have put the funds to excellent use and have purchased an outdoor AED Defibrillator for the school.
Since its closure in 1992 -Knockgraffon Old school plays host weekly to many groups who hire it, and the committee are delighted to have a Defibrillator on site in the case of an emergency within the locality.
Thanking the committee for their continued work in keeping the doors open, Beauty Therapist Isobel, a former student at the old school, was delighted with the local support and huge turnout for the fundraiser back in March. She also thanked those who supported the fundraiser in many ways, including those who sponsored the refreshments and raffle prizes.
COMMUNITY GAMES
We had a great day out on Sunday June 15 in Clonmel for the Athletics County Finals. Our team was absolutely fantastic across all events. Congratulations to Billy Heaney on winning gold in the u12 200m. We wish Billy the very best of luck as he progresses to nationals. Special thanks to our coaches Fr. Bobby Fletcher and David Somerville who took the time to train each competitor over the last 10 weeks.
Congratulations to all who took part, it is a huge achievement.
KNOCKGRAFFON OLD SCHOOL
Pictured here some members of the Knockgraffon Old School committee L to R:
Bernie Farrell, Sandra English, Margaret O’Gorman, Donal O’Dwyer and Cathy O’Gorman being presented with a cheque from Isobel Lynch from funds raised at a recent Beauty & Wellness soiree. Well done Isobel and all involved !
Billy Heaney
Pictured here Billy Heaney who won gold in U12, 200 m at the community games recently. He now goes on to represent New Inn / Knockgraffon parish at the nationals. Congratulations Billy and the very Best of Luck !
