Local Notes: Local lotto, sympathies, riddle of the week, Sliabh gCua annual, running club news and more
Pupils in St. Mary’s National School at their recent fundraising bake sale.
The Déise draw member raffle winners were as follows: Déise draw ticket - Tom Tobin; Yearly Lotto Ticket - Patsy Dalton; Brandy - Dermot Lonergan; Whiskey - Patrick Power; Vodka - Alan Keogh; Bacardi - Margaret Grace; Gin - Sean Fitzpatrick; Baileys - Pat Hearn; Wine glasses - Brendan O’Dwyer. Thanks to everyone who supported the draw, wishing you all a very happy Christmas and looking forward to your support in 2026.
Yearly tickets for 2026 are on sale from any GAA or Community Centre committee members. The first draw for 2026 will take place on January 11. Yearly tickets cost €80 for 50 draws, which is a saving of €20, or you can also purchase half-yearly tickets which cost €40 for 25 draws, giving a saving of €10. An ideal Christmas present for friends and family at home and abroad. The Lotto committee would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support in 2025.
We extend our sympathy to the Quealy family on the recent passing of Nicholas (Nicky) Quealy, Barracree, Ballinamult. Nicholas was predeceased by his parents Tom and Nonie and brother Padjo. We extend our sincere sympathy to his wife Kitty, son Nicholas, daughters Caroline, Noreen and Esther, sons-in-law Colin Dunne and John Patrick Walsh, granddaughter Cara Dunne, brothers Declan, Billy and Jim, sisters Patricia, Eileen, Marie, Goretti, Pauline and Hannah, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and many friends. Requiem mass for Nicholas was in St. Patrick’s Church, Kilbrien, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May Nicholas rest in peace.
The numbers drawn last Sunday night were 13, 22, 23. There was no jackpot winner. As this was the Christmas draw, there was an extra five x €20 draw. The winners were: Daithi Condon, Judaith Dalton, TJ Dunne, Eddie O'Grady, Mush Keane, Deon and Jonathan Carroll, Emma and Abbey Fitzpatrick, Sam and Kay Tobin, Shane Foley, Willie and Cliodhna Power. The promoter's prize was won by Kay Ware. The jackpot draw in the new year will be for €300.
The proceeds of our very successful bake sale, which was organised by the student’s council, was handed over to Clodagh Ryan for the Sham Ryan fund. €1,110 was raised and thanks to everyone who contributed and supported in any way.
The Sliabh gCua Annual is now on sale at Beary’s Cross Shop, Doocey’s Shop, Ballymacarbry and The Pike Service Station. As always, the annual is a wonderful read, filled with photos, stories, and memories from years gone by, along with details of events that took place in the locality over the past year. Priced at just €6, it offers incredible value for money and would make a lovely gift for family, friends, and neighbours, near and far. Well done and thank you to Mrs Butler and all those involved in organising the collection of information and the publication of the annual.
Dungarvan GAA Club and West Waterford Athletics Club will host a St. Stephen’s Day run/walk in aid of the Sham Ryan Recovery Fund. Participants will meet at 11am at Dungarvan GAA Club. All are very welcome to come along and support this very worthy fundraising event to assist Sham in his recovery. Your support will directly contribute to Sham’s recovery with all monies raised donated to his fund.
Our fundraising quiz will take place on Sunday night, December 28th, at Deckie’s Bar, Modeligo. The juvenile quiz will start at 7.30pm and it is free for all participants. The adult quiz will commence at 9pm and the cost is €40 per table. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA Club will host their annual Big Breakfast Fundraiser on St. Stephen’s Day in the Sliabh gCua Community Centre. This much-loved event has become a long-standing tradition, bringing friends, neighbours and club members together to catch up after Christmas. A warm and welcoming atmosphere will be guaranteed, with a full cooked breakfast served by dedicated club volunteers, along with plenty of opportunity to relax, chat and enjoy the festive break. The Big Breakfast is one of the club’s key fundraisers each year and all support is greatly appreciated, whether that’s lending a hand in the kitchen, donating produce, or simply calling in to enjoy a plate of food and a chat with friends. The cost for the big breakfast is €10 per breakfast. The club encourages everyone to drop into the Community Centre on the morning of St. Stephen’s Day and help support Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA Club as they look ahead to the 2026 season.
As another year draws to a close, the writer of this column wishes to sincerely thank all those who contributed in any way to the Touraneena Notes over the past year. Best wishes are extended to all readers, both at home and abroad, as well as to the editor and staff of this newspaper, for a happy and peaceful Christmas. May 2026 bring good health and happiness to all.
Last week’s riddle was: What reindeer can you see from outer space? Answer: Comet. This week’s riddle is: What are the next two letters in the series? D E J A F E M A A P M A J U J U _ _ Answer in this column next week.
