GRAIGUENAMANAGH

SCOUTS BULLETIN

Weekend 10th /11th Januaryth 2015

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SCOUT HALL

The Scout Hall and the Meeting room/kitchen upstairs are available for bookings. Please contact Pauline O’ Brien, 087 2207115

St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society

Mass will be offered for the intentions of members of St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society on Monday 12th Jan at 10 o’clock. A meeting will take place in the Chapel of Reconciliation, after the Rosary.

South East Competitive Feasibility Fund

I recently launched a new fund called the South East Competitive Feasibility Fund worth €200,000. Applications for the fund must be done online and can be found on www.Enterprise-Ireland.ie. The fund is available for start-up companies with the potential for export growth and job creation. Should you need assistance with the application please feel free to contact me or my office." Ann Phelan TD

Hip-Hop

HIP-HOP Dancing Classes for Children. Starting Saturday 17th January, 11am-12pm, Abbey Hall, €6 drop in per week. For boys & girls from Junior Infants to 6th class, fun, confidence building, great exercise, two experienced, insured and Garda vetted instructors. Call Nikki Gwillym on 0851416953 for more info.

Ullard Mass Committee

The above committee would like to express sincere sympathy to family and relatives of Dan Sullivan formerly on Milltown and Gahan House who died recently. May he rest in peace.

Last Reminder

Biggest Party in S.E takes place this Sunday 11th January 2015. We are delighted with the number of people who are attending the party, so if you fancy joining us please ring 9724960 or 0876276676 by Friday evening 8pm. Also we have the (Mad Caps) coming on stage at 7pm. Show not to be missed. The cant sing, they can’t play but you will laugh all the way. See you all on Sunday, “Rackard” and Committee.

I.C.A.

Our monthly meeting will be held in Duiske College on Tuesday 13th of January at 7.30pm.

Saorview & Satellite TV: Saorview decoders, and Saorview/satellite free to air combi decoders, freesat decoders, all high definition, all with no monthly bills to pay, installation of all systems available, .. also coax cable, dishes, LMBS, sky standard and hd remote controls replacement remote controls for TV’s etc., Saorview indoor & outdoor aerials etc., contact Dan Malone, Upper Main Street, authorised Saorview retailer on 087 2574961 or 9724401, also repairs and dish realignment, extensions etc., ring Joe 086 8078889

Special notice from Saorview Utv Irelan

d is going to be available on Saorview from Thursday 1st of January 2015. In order to receive UTV Ireland viewers will need to add the channel to their Saorview Channel list. By simply re-scanning their Saorview box or Saorview TV. For information on how to perform a rescan viewers are advised to visit www.saorview.ie where you can find useful guides.

Gun Club Cabaret Prize winners are as follows

1st Dinner for two step house Walter Coady,

2nd Kelly’s sockets-----------------Yvonne Conran

3rd voucher for vets Main St-----Jonathon Dunne

4th Bottle of Vodka----------------Conor Sheehy

5thBottle of wine ------------------Catherine Foley

6thBottle of Wine ------------------Paddy Lyng

7th Delaney’s butcher voucher--Jimmy Phelan

8th AP Systems voucher---------Ann Cahill

Farmers and Landowners Draw Jackie Ryan Ballyjohnboy, Sean- Charles Doyle Ballyduff, John O Neill Snr Ballyogan

Thanks to all the ticket sellers to Pat Doyle Pub and all the people who donated prizes

-For Sale:

· Fully serviced site for sale in centre of town, open to offers, contact 087 2339414

Looking to buy: Nice old farmhouse or cottage with 3 to 20 or more acres in The Rower, Graiguenamanagh, Inistioge Kilcross areas, email

Child-minder

Kind reliable child minder available, Skeoughvosteen near N.S., Excellent refs, large play area and safe surroundings, Very reasonable rates. ,086 8469894. 1/3

Killoughternane Drama Group present the comedy 'Out of Order'

The cast of Killoughternane drama group are pleased to announce that this year’s play is a comedy called Out of Order written by playwright Ray Cooney. It is a farce based on the affairs of a junior minister in the government.

The play takes the stage on Fri 23, Sat 24, and Sun 25. The show starts at 20.15 sharp. Arrive early to insure a seat. It is sure to be a sell-out.

For more information contact Jim on 0872612194 or 0876759353

Acknowledgement

Róisín Redmond

Lynda and David, together with the Redmond and Ryan families, would like to acknowledge the kindness and support shown to us during the recent tragic loss of Róisín.

We would like to express our deepest thanks to everybody who supported us through this difficult time. Thank you to the communities of Graiguenamanagh and Borris. We are forever grateful especially to our friends, neighbours, work colleagues and to those who travelled long distances.

We give a special word of thanks to Dr. Val Lonergan and Caitríona the nurse .Thanks to the paramedics and staff of Waterford Regional Hospital.

To Fr. Byrne, Fr. Pierce, Fr. Aughney and the altar servers for the beautiful Mass of the Angels. We would also like to thank musician Leanne Cummins who captured Róisín’s spirit beautifully with the music. Thanks to John Walsh for his care and services.

We wish our warmest thanks to Niamh and Richard Driscoll for the refreshments provided after the service.

Róisín’s Months Mind Mass is on Saturday evening 17th January at 7 pm.

Eternally grateful,

Lynda, David and Killian

Áine Lennon raises over €10,000 for Fighting Blindness

24 year old, Áine Lennon from Ballytiglea Borris, Co. Carlow raised over €10,000 for Irish charity Fighting Blindness. Áine has lost the sight in her left eye and has limited vision in her right eye and wanted to raise money for the charity.

Aine participated in the annual Paris2Nice cycle in September, where she cycled 700km in 6 days on a tandem piloted by Tom Metcalfe. On day 4 of the cycle Áine & Tom cycled up Mont Ventoux, which is the toughest mountain in the Tour de France. This is an amazing achievement, especially on a tandem!

As a newbie to cycling, taking on such a challenge involved a lot of training on a tandem bike. A local Carlow cyclist offered his time to pilot Áine for training spins and long distance cycles within the Leinster region. She is extremely thankful to him for not alone his time but his great cycling advice, support and friendship.

Áine, her family and people within the local community held lots of various fundraising events around the county and surrounding areas since March to raise money for Fighting Blindness, including a Truck Run, Gaelic Football Blitz, Cabaret nights, Fancy Dress night, bag packs and collections. A hugely rewarding aspect of Aine's challenge too, was raising awareness in local secondary schools about the charity and the day to day living of those affected by sight loss. Thank you to all who supported and helped out with Aine’s fundraisers and awareness talks or donated online or in person, your support is greatly appreciated.

Fighting Blindness is an Irish, patient-led charity that has been funding research into treatments and cures for conditions that cause sight loss since 1983. Fighting Blindness also provides a counselling service for individuals and families affected by sight loss.

Cure – Fighting Blindness promotes and facilitates the developments of treatments and cures, which are accessible to all patients affected by sight loss.

Support – Fighting Blindness supports those experiencing sight loss and their families.

Empower – Fighting Blindness works to empower patients.

To find out more about Fighting Blindness, call 01 6789004 or log onto fightingblindness.ie

Davy’s Family Butchers

MAIN ST GRAIGUENAMANAGH

059 9724288

Davy & Angela would like to thank all their customers for their support and custom over the past few months.

The winners of our Christmas draw were

1 Mary Mulligan – Tullogher €50 Voucher

2 Ann Cullen Ballyogan €20 voucher

We look forward to providing you with top quality local produce at the best possible prices in the coming year.

Check our notice board for weekly offers or call in to see our display. We now stock locally made bread, available fresh every day, hand-made jams, marmalades and chutneys and a selection of Irish vegetables.

Lotto: As we had no Newsletter over the Christmas period here are the lotto results for the last 3 draws. The Local Lotto Jackpot now stands at €13,450. Reserve Jackpot €10,000. The numbers drawn on 15.12.14 were 10, 14, 24 & 25 and there was no winner. Consolation winners of €30 each were Tracy Lyng, Kay Doyle, Nathan & Lorna Roche, Maureen O’Shea & Michael Bright. The Christmas vouchers winners were- Aimee & Jack Connolly -Dorans Super Valu, Sarah Kelly –Daybreak, Kathleen Malone – Barrons Oisin, Ella & Conor Ryan - Davy’s Butchers.

Lotto results for 22.12.14 were as follows, 9, 17, 23 & 32 No winner. Consolation winner of €30 each were Paddy Connolly, M Barcoe, Ann Hayden, Joan Ryan, Coolroe & Pat Cahill.

Lotto Draw results Mon 5th January- 7, 14, 18, 20 and there was no winner. Consolation winners were Patrick Hoare, Niamh Walsh, Thomas Joyce, Syl Cushen & Teresa Reddy.

Tickets are on sale in Local Businesses and from Committee members costing €2

Next draw on Mon 12th Jan at 9pm in O’Driscoll’s Bar. All are welcome.

Bereavements: Graignamanagh GAA Club extends heartfelt sympathy to David Redmond & Lynda Ryan & Killian and their extended families on the tragic loss of their beautiful daughter & Sister Roisin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

We also extend our Sympathy to The Randle Family Tinnahinch on the death of their mother Biddy Randle. May her soul rest in Peace.

Wheelbarrow Draw: Congratulations to Lorna Roche who was the lucky winner of the Wheelbarrow of drinks this year. Well done Lorna enjoy your prize. 2nd prize – Caroline Broaders, 3rd Prize – Louise Cosgrave, 4th Prize – James Cahill. Thanks to everyone who supported the draw and thank you very much to all the Publicans who allowed us to sell tickets in their premises over the Christmas and New Year. Thanks to Glanbia who sponsored the wheelbarrow again this year. All proceeds from the draw will go towards upgrading the boundary walls, entrance and improved parking facilities around our grounds. This project will be starting soon and we hope to have all works completed by the end of March. We hope to give more details here next week.

J J Kavanagh & Sons South Under 21B Championship final

No luck for our U21's as they fell to Dunnamaggin in the SB final 1.08 to 1.10. Graig led 1.05 to 03 at the break and were hurling strong. Both teams missed a number of scoring chances, unfortunately Dunnamaggin scored 1.07 to Graig's 03 in the 2nd half and that two point advantage was enough to see them through. It was a close encounter but unfortunately it didn't happen for us in the final half. We thank the players, trainer and selectors for their efforts.

Fixtures: Sat 10th Jan U16 FC ¼ Final: Skeough: St. Fiachra’s V Glenmore 2pm

Sun 11th Jan: Minor FC Semi final: Skeough: St. Fiachras V Cloneen 11am

Results: U14 Football: St. Fiachra’s 1.05 Ballyhale 7.06

For all the breaking news on our website www.graignamanagh.gaa.ie & also on our facebook page.

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