Local Notes: Celebration for Fr Colm O'Ryan, graveyard masses, lotto and more from Touraneena
Touraneena Runner’s Club members participating in the Dungarvan 5K recently.
It was with regret that we learned of the recent passing of Breeda Cullinan (née Fitzgerald), Touraneena, Ballinamult. Breeda was an active member of our community for many years and was well known and liked. Breeda was predeceased by her parents, Tommy and Nonie Fitzgerald, her brother John Fitzgerald, and her sister Nora Gahan.
We extend our sincere sympathy to her husband Jim, sons Ned and Jamie, daughters Catriona and Mary, brother David Fitzgerald, sisters Sr. Kathleen and Sr. Mary, son-in-law Paul Murray, granddaughter Lia, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Breeda will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral mass was in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May Breeda rest in peace.
Jackpot numbers last Sunday night were 9, 10, 25. No winner. The 5 x €20 winners were Martin Wall, Kate Tobin, Pat Dalton Curradoon, Tom Tobin and Louise Dalton. Next week’s jackpot draw will be for €800.
St. Mary’s annual graveyard mass will take place on Thursday, August 14, at 7pm.
The annual rock mass in the Knockmealdown mountains will take place on Saturday, August 2, at 12.30pm (weather permitting).
Fr Colm O’Ryan who recently celebrated his 96th birthday in the U.S. will be returning home to celebrate the 70th anniversary of his ordination and will celebrate mass in St. Helena’s Church, The Nire, at 9am on Sunday, July 20. All are welcome.
Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s had a winner in the first Déise Draw of the year. Many congratulations to Mike Power on winning €500.
Last week’s riddle: I am easy to lift but hard to throw, what am I?
Answer: A Feather
This week’s riddle: When you stop to look, you can always see me. But if you try to touch me, you can never feel me. Although you walk towards me, I remain the same distance from you. What am I?
Answer in this column next week.
