Local Notes: Memorial bench, church bicentenary and community market
St Anne's Church in Ballylaneen is celebrating its bicentenary this year
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Tom O'Brien, Seskin, Stradbally, Co Waterford, who passed away on Thursday, July 11. Tom was predeceased by his father Jackie, mother Kathleen (née: Daly) and niece Shauna O'Brien. He is deeply regretted by his brother Michael, sister Maureen Reynolds, brother-in-law Tony Reynolds, sister-in-law Fidelma O'Brien, nephew David Reynolds and his wife Karen, nieces Doireann and Orna O'Brien, grand nieces Clodagh and Saoirse Reynolds, extended family neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass took place on Tuesday, July 16, at 11am in St Vincent De Paul Church, Garranbane, followed by private cremation. May Tom rest in peace.
Stradbally Tidy Towns Committee held a dedication ceremony for the Fr Condon Memorial Bench on Sunday, July 21, at 3pm at the Village Green.
The Bicentenary of St Anne's Church, Ballylaneen - a weekend of celebration - will take place from July 26 to 28. All are welcome to attend and are being actively encouraged to do so.
The celebration of the 200th anniversary of St Anne's Church building will take place on the weekend of St Anne's Pattern Day. On Friday, July 26, at 7pm there will be a Mass with Cardinal Brady, Bishop Cullinan, and local and past clergy. This will be followed by refreshments and local entertainment in the Ballylaneen Community Centre.
On Saturday, July 27, at 5pm, Rosary will be led by Fr Michael Enright at the Old Graveyard and St Anne's Well and on Sunday, July 28, there will be a Field Day in Dunphy's Field, featuring a vintage car show, and Fun Day for kids, with fancy dress, kids races, a BBQ and sideshows.
Contributions towards the ongoing church restoration works are welcome via Fr Cullinan PP or through the secure link on the parish website www.sbfparish.ie
Inquiries to info@sbfparish.ie
As the weather has surely failed us the only signs of summer appearing are from the Stradbally Market producers with their lovely fresh produce on the Square each Saturday morning from 10am. We have had lovely strawberries, new potatoes, carrots, cabbage, lettuce, herbs, oven-fresh bread, scones, tarts, fancy buns, Juices, jams, relish, local cards and prints along with teas, coffees, scones and chat.
You can pre order any of the above by calling Margaret on 087 6337215
