GAA news, Faithlegg 200 anniversary and a community fun day
The Church of St Nicholas in Faithlegg will celebrate its 200th anniversary this year
Mass times in Crooke and Faithlegg Churches this week are as follows: Wednesday, June 19 - Faithlegg at 11.30 am; Thursday, June 20 - Crooke at 10am; Saturday, June 22 - Faithlegg at 6.30pm; Sunday Vigil, June 23 - Crooke at 11.30am.
Last Thursday the Mass due to be held in Crooke Cemetery was transferred to Crooke Church due to the expected cold weather in the cemetery that evening.
A huge crowd gathered in the Church and Mass was celebrated by Rev Fr PJ Breen PP, with the Crooke Church Choir and Paudie Creedon at the Organ providing the music.
It was a lovely ceremony with those present remembering their dead and Fr Breen's sermon very much in touch with the occasion. After Mass Fr Breen went to Crooke Cemetery to bless all the graves.
Heartiest congratulations to Declan Barry, from Crooke on his outstanding success in his first ever local election as an Independent candidate. He was elected at the first count with a massive 1,267 votes. Wishing him every success in his political life.
Lios na nÓg Childcare in Passage East has a vacancy for a childcare assistant.
Those interested in applying must have a minimum QQI Level 5 in Early Childcare and the role is for 25 to 35 hours per week. Please send your CV to liosnanog38@yahoo.com by June 30.
The annual Community Fun Day will take place next Sunday, June 23, at 2pm.
It will take place on the Green in Cheekpoint. Bring along a picnic table and chairs and food will be available to purchase.
There will be community stalls and raffle on the day. There will be a range of games and activities including a 'Greasy Pole' and children's events.
The Church of St Nicholas, in Faithlegg, marks its 200th anniversary this year.
However, it needs painting and refreshing and it's hoped to have that starting imminently. This will necessitate the church closing for some time but the Saturday Vigil mass will be as usual.
Sincere thanks to all those who contributed to the funding of this project and donations are still more than welcome.
The Passage East senior hurlers were beaten by Mt Sion, in Mt Sion, recently in the County League Division 1.
However, the U13's beat Stradbally on Thursday, June 13, in Stradbally and will meet An Ghaeltacht, in Passage, at 7pm on Wednesday of this week.
The Kellogg's Cul Camp will take place in Passage from July 15 to 19 and the Well Kids sessions take place every Wednesday at 6.30pm in Passage Field. The sessions are aimed at children aged between 4 and 6.
Junior A Eastern fixtures are coming up on June 30 and Junior C, on June 28, with Passage involved. More details this week.
