Local Notes: Local lotto, sympathies, Rome pilgrimage, Riddle of the Week and more
The 6th Class pupils from St Mary's National School at the recent tennis tournament in Abbeyside
St. Mary’s secured a memorable win in their final league outing against Roanmore recently in what proved to be a fiercely contested match played under testing weather conditions in Roanmore. The first half was a tight affair, with both sides trading scores in the wind and rain. At the break, St. Mary’s held the narrowest of leads, St. Mary’s 0-8, Roanmore 1-4. Despite no let-up in the weather, the intensity remained high throughout the second half. Both teams battled bravely to the final whistle, finishing level on the scoreboard, St. Mary’s 0-13, Roanmore 1-10. With the Albert Burke Memorial Shield on the line, the game was decided by a dramatic penalty shoot-out. St. Mary’s held their nerve, emerging victorious with a 2–0 win on penalties. After the match, players, supporters, and families gathered in the Roanmore Centre, where Roanmore chairman John Ryan warmly welcomed everyone, including members of the Burke and O’Driscoll families. Marie McDonald, Chairperson of Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s G.A.A. Club expressed her gratitude to Roanmore for their sporting contest and generous hospitality. The evening concluded with Albert’s daughter Emily, presenting the Albert Burke Memorial Shield to Cillian Tobin, captain of St. Mary’s. Thank you to both teams for a fantastic display of hurling, it was a great tribute to Albert, a former player with both teams.
Results for week ending June 1: The numbers drawn were 16, 24,25 and there was no jackpot winner. The five x €20 were won by Gerard and Carmel Myles, Ava-Mai Tobin, Damien Quirke, John and Judith Dalton, and Stephen Cliffe. The promoter’s prize was won by Dunne’s Bar. Results for week ending June 8 were composed of: Numbers drawn were 9, 13 and28 and there was no winner. The five x €20 winners were Helen O’Connor, Eithne Dee Walsh, Tom Casey c/o Dunne’s Bar, Sandra Mulcahy and Trever and Beth Dalton. The promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Brendan Tobin. Next week’s draw is for a lotto jackpot of €400.
We extend our sympathy to the O’Loughlin and Cullinan families on the recent passing of Mary O’Loughlin (née: Cullinan) Newcastle and Ballymacarbry. Mary was predeceased by her husband Dan and her brother Willie. We extend our sincere sympathy to her children Marie, Josephine, John, Séamus, Colette (Moloney) and Donal, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son in law PJ, daughter-in-law Noreen, sisters in law Pauline and Leish, brother-in-law John, extended family, great neighbours and her many friends. Requiem mass for Mary was in Our Lady of the Assumption, Newcastle, followed by burial afterwards in the New Cemetery, Mollough, Newcastle. May Mary rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam
Sliabh gCua Set Dancing Club The Munster Fleadh Cheoil 2025 will be held this year in the Munster Technological University, Bishopstown Campus in Cork City, from Tuesday, July 15 to Saturday, July 19. There will be no competitions on Sunday, July 20, due to the All-Ireland Hurling final. More information to follow in this column in the coming weeks.
The Diocese of Waterford and Lismore Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome led by Most Rev Alphonsus Cullinan will take place from November 10 to 16. The cost is €1,050 per person sharing and includes six nights stay in Rome on a B&B basis, return flights with Aer Lingus Dublin-Rome, two dinners and various trips to the major Basilicas, an excursion to Castelgandolfo, the Catacombs, a couch tour at night and various visits to famous Roman sites. A €300 non-refundable deposit per person is due at time of booking. Remaining balance due by August 18. To book your place please phone Myriam Tours at 057 9355050, WhatsApp 085 1792364 or email info@myriam.ie
To book a place inn the Naomh Bríd 2025 Cúl Camp, you can book online https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/ The cost this year is €85 for the first child, €75 for second child and €65 for every child thereafter. The camp is being held from Monday, August 11 to Friday, August 15. If you have any queries, please contact camp supervisor Fionnula McGrath 087 6227493
Last week’s riddle was: A prisoner is told 'if you tell a lie we will hang you, if you tell the truth we will shoot you'. What did the prisoner say to save himself?
Answer: You will hang me.
This week’s riddle is:- The day before two days after the day before tomorrow is Saturday. What day is it today?
Answer in this column next week.
