Local Notes: Panda Playground paid for, dancing club news, local lotto, bingo's back and much more
Fr Michael Twomey PP meeting with Antonia Acutis, mother of St Carlo Acutis who was canonised along with St Pier Giorgio Frassati by Pope Leo XIV on September 7.
No jackpot winner this week with the numbers 3, 19, 24 being drawn. The jackpot for next week is €800. The five x €20 winners were Margaret Grace, Joe Gavigan, Gerard Butler, Kathleen Connors and Peter Healy. Promotor’s prize of €20 was won by Claire Dalton.
We extend our sympathy to the Killigrew family on the recent passing of James Francis (Frank) Killigrew, Boherwillin, Modeligo. James was predeceased by his daughter Susan, sister Josephine, brothers Jackie, Paul and Paddy-Joe. We extend our sincere sympathy to his wife Philomena, daughters Angela and Rosemary, son-in-law Michael, grand-daughters Ellie and Aimee, brother Michael, sisters Kathleen, Mary, Birdie, Ita and Anna, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. Funeral mass for Frank was in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Modeligo, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace.
Many congratulations to Sliabh gCua on their great win over Ballinacourty last weekend in the Radley Engineering Western Board Intermediate Football Group B. The final score was Sliabh gCua 3-12, Ballinacourty 0-16.
A reminder that our classes reopened last Friday, September 12. Our class times are: Beginner’s to second class, 5.30pm to 6.30pm, 3rd class to 6th class, 6.30pm to 7.30pm Secondary school, 7.30pm to 8.30pm. If your child/children are interested in joining us, please text Meadhbh on 087 3813608 or private message us on Instagram @sliabhgcuasetclub or contact us on Facebook Sliabh gCua Set Dancing Club.
Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan announced the following changes for the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore, most which took effect on September 1: Rev. Fr. Billy Meehan will retire as Parish Priest of St. Mary’s, Clonmel. Fr. Billy has given outstanding and faithful service to the people of St. Mary’s and far beyond over many years, and we thank him sincerely for his priestly dedication, pastoral care, and deep love for his parishioners. We are blessed that he will continue to reside in Irishtown and minister part-time; Fr. Zeljko (Desiderio) Babic will take on the role of Priest Administrator of St. Mary’s Parish, Clonmel; Fr. Luke De Masi (HM) will begin a new ministry as Assistant Pastor (Curate) in Clogheen and Burncourt; Fr. James Ayuba will take up his new appointment as Assistant Pastor in Abbeyside, where he will reside; Rev. Brendan Gallagher is appointed Deacon to the Parish of Stradbally from September 8 and Fr. Taddeo Hammerle is appointed Assistant Pastor in Cahir, with additional responsibilities in the wider pastoral area, while continuing part-time with Holy Family Mission.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last Saturday at Panda Playground, Ballymacarbry, for a fun-filled day (with plenty of free ice cream and sweets too). The event was a celebration of a major milestone – the full cost of our project €170,000, covering groundworks, playground equipment, and perimeter fencing, has now been completely paid off. From the very beginning, our aim was to provide the highest quality playground possible. By choosing Kompan equipment, we invested in durability and safety, ensuring that this playground will serve our community for many years to come. This incredible achievement in such a short time would not have been possible without the generous support of the community.
Bingo is back on Friday night, September 19, at 8pm in the Ballymacarbry Community Centre. Single book costs €13, Double book €15, Jackpot Sheet €2. Please note U18’s must be accompanied by an adult. All are welcome.
Last week’s riddle was: Sometimes I move fast, sometimes I move slow; but my speed is truly constant and nowhere I go. What am I? Answer: Time. This week’s riddle is: What day would yesterday be if Thursday was four days before the day after tomorrow? Answer in this column next week.
