Local Notes: Memorial walk, set club dancing, playground opening and hurling champs
Naomh Bríd minor hurlers Division 4 winners. Back Row; (Left to Right): Oisín Quinn. Colm McGrath. Paddy Fitzgerald. Ciarán O’Dwyer. Conor Power. Niall Hickey. Deuglán Curran. Mikie Power. James Crowley. Kevin Collender. Rory Fitzgerald. (Front Row): Stephen Coffey. Anthony Moore. Noah Commins. Jack Commins. Leigh Dunford. Éanna Lonergan. Channón Condon. Conor Foran
We extend our sympathy to the Condon and O’Farrell families on the recent passing of Nancy Condon (née: O’Farrell), Kilcooney, Ballinamult. Nancy was involved in many clubs in the parish including the Sliabh gCua Ladies Club and the Touraneena Badminton Club, for many decades. Nancy’s prowess on the Badminton court was second to none and even in her later years, she was still a very tough opponent on the court. Nancy was predeceased by her husband, Tom Condon, and will be missed by many. We extend our sincere sympathy to her son Tony, daughters Biddy (Kinnane), Margaret (Grace) and Mary (Hennessy), daughter-in-law Betty, sons-in-law John, Pat and Jim, nephew, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchild, relatives and friends. Requiem Mass for Nancy was in St Mary’s Church, Touraneena, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
We hope everyone enjoyed their summer break and that you are looking forward to our classes starting back on Friday, September 20, in the Sliabh gCua Community Centre. Every Friday night, our beginners to 2nd class lessons will be held from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, 3rd to 6th class lessons will be on from 6.30pm to 7.30pm and dancing classes for secondary school pupils will be held from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. All new beginners are welcome. For more information please contact Maedhbh 087 3813608 or contact through Instagram sliabhgcuasetclub or on Facebook, at Sliabh gCua Set Dancing Club. On Sunday, October 20, the club is holding a monster céílí in the Sliabh gCua Community Centre from 3pm to 6pm. It will be a fabulous event suitable for all age groups. More information to follow in the coming weeks.
This week’s ‘Predict Your Time League’, organised by Touraneena Runners Club, will be kindly sponsored by Regina Carroll at Tír na nÓg Playschool . The league starts at 7pm on Monday nights and it is the 4k route on track and road as per usual. Hi-Vis vests are mandatory. Both walkers and runners are welcome.
If you haven’t signed up yet for the 5k run in memory of Colm Ryan, it is being held on Sunday week, September 15, in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. Colm was a terrific ambassador for the Irish Cancer Society and we are looking forward to a great turn out on the day in memory of Colm. To sign up to participate, go online and follow the links https://eventmaster.ie/event/o7kMsk3tLm or use the QR link at https://eventmaster.ie/event/o7kMsk3tLm/qrcode
The jackpot numbers drawn last Sunday night in the Sliabh gCua Lotto were 3, 5, 15 and once again there was no jackpot winner. The five x €20 winners were Ken Burke, Nicola Dalton, Fiona O’Shea, Christine Cliffe and Imelda Gleeson. The promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Brendan Tobin. The jackpot for next week is €1,200. If you’re not in, you can’t win.
The Panda Playground committee would love you all to join them on Saturday, September 14, to mark the official opening of the new playground facility. They are hosting a free family event from 12pm to 3pm, with free face-painting, games, ice creams for all the kids, and a coffee van for the parents to enjoy refreshments. Come along and enjoy the new playground with your friends and allow us to thank you all for your contributions to the development of this wonderful amenity.
Friday, September 13, will be a lucky night for the winners of the next Ballymacarbry Bingo night being held in the Community Centre in Ballymacarbry. The bingo starts at 8pm. Single books cost €13, double books cost €15 and jackpot sheets cost €2. All proceeds in aid of the Panda Playground Development. Please ensure all under 18’s are accompanied by an adult and all are welcome.
Huge congratulations to the Naomh Bríd minor hurlers, who were winners of the recent JJ Kavanagh and Sons Minor Hurling Championship Division 4 Cup Final. It was a very close match and those in attendance described it as a thriller of a game. The final score was Naomh Bríd 4-12, Stradbally 2-16. After the match Sean Michael O’Regan, Chairman of the county board, presented the championship cup to the Naomh Brid joint captains Jack Commins and Leigh Dunford. Well done to all involved in this great achievement. The scorers were: Naomh Brid: Conor Power 2-5 (4f); Ciaran O'Dwyer 1-2; Stephen Coffey 1-2; Leigh Dunford, Niall Hickey and Noah Commins (0-1 each); Stradbally: y : Emmet Walsh 0-13 (6f, one 65’); Aaron Curran 1-2; Joe Campbell 1-0; Dara Gough 0-2. The teams were - Naomh Brid: Eanna Lonergan, Michael Whelan, Deuglan Curran, Niall Hickey, Rory Fitzgerald, James Crowley. Leigh Dunford, Ciaran O Dwyer, Kevin Collendar, Stephen Coffey, Mikie Power, Oisin Quinn, Conor Power, Noah Commins, Paddy Fitzgerald, Colm McGrath, Conor Foran, Chanon Condon; Stradbally: Rian Casey, Darragh Walsh, Reece Donnelly, Liam Kilbride, Matthew Fitzgerald, Sean O Brien, Aaron Curran, Jack Casey, Jack McKeon, Emmet Walsh, Mattie Mullaney, Joe Campbell, Dara Gough, Donnacha Fee, Gearoid Power, Eimhin Ronayne, Ryan Keegan, Fionn Norris, Aidan Breen, Ollie Crowhurst. The referee was Dessie O'Leary (Erin's Own).
Last week’s riddle was: What breaks but never falls, and what falls but never breaks?
Answer: Day and Night.
This week’s riddle is: Ask this question all day long but always get completely different answers, and yet all the answers will be correct. What is the question?
