Local Notes: Sympathies, community centre AGM, running club news and much more
Touraneena Runner’s Club members participating in the Sanofi 5
Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Friday, November 28, November at 7.30pm. Members are invited to submit their nominations by private message to our Club Info text. Nominations are open for the following positions: Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary, PRO and football and hurling managers. Please note that all nominations must be received by 5pm on Tuesday, November 25th. We encourage all members to take part and have their say in shaping the year ahead.
At the recent Sliabh gCua Community Centre AGM the committee members elected for the coming year were as follows: Chairperson - Claire Dalton; Vice Chairperson - Dermot Lonergan; Secretary - Eithne O’Shea; Treasurer - Tom Condon; Vice-Treasurer - Brendan Tobin; PRO - Nickie Windsor Smith; Booking Officer - John Carroll and committee members: Regina Carroll and Sandra Mulcahy. We are also looking for photos from when the Community Centre was first established. If anyone has pictures of fundraising events, digging the foundations, building work or the official opening of the centre, we would be very grateful if you could share them with any committee member. We look forward to seeing everyone at the AGM and appreciate your continued support for our club and community.
There was no jackpot winner last Sunday night with numbers 15, 24, 28 being drawn. The 5 x €20 winners were Jonathan and Dean Carroll, Eithne Dee Walsh, Ava Gleeson, Kieran Hallahan and Tom Casey. The promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Dunne’s Bar. Next week’s jackpot is €900.
Well done to all our members who took part in the recent Sanofi 5 Mile for MS Ireland. A fantastic effort by everyone involved. Unfortunately our final night of the Predict Your Time League was cancelled due to poor weather and low visibility. However, this week will see the conclusion of this year’s league, and we’re looking forward to an exciting finish. The next race up is the annual Brickey 5k and online entry is now open. The race starts at 11am and number pick-up will be at Brickey Rangers GAA club from 10am. This is a great race for anyone taking part in the Winter League, it’s the perfect addition to your training schedule. A big thank you to Liz Murray of Murray’s Pharmacy for her generous sponsorship. All proceeds from the race will go towards Brickey GAA Club. Online entry costs €10, entry on the day will be €15. Register now at eventmaster.ie
We extend our sympathy to the Hayes family on the recent passing of Rev. Fr. Patrick Hayes PE, priest late of St. Mary’s Parish, Irishtown, Clonmel and formerly of Leamy Street, Waterford. In his earlier years, Fr Hayes served in the parish of Touraneena and The Nire, where he was a very well-liked and respected member of the community. He was predeceased by his brother Michael Hayes. We extend our sincere sympathy to his brother and sister Frank Hayes and Anne O’Connell (nee: Hayes), his nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends, Bishop and priests of the Waterford and Lismore Diocese, especially Mrs. Margaret Tierney, Fr. Billy Meehan, Fr. Bobby Power, Fr. Paul Waldron. Requiem mass for Fr. Hayes was in St. Mary’s Church, Irishtown, Clonmel, followed by burial in the Old Cemetery, Tramore. May Fr. Hayes rest in peace.
We extend our sympathy to the Danaher and McNeill families on the recent passing of Anne Danaher (née: McNeill), Villa Maria, Ballymacarbry. Anne was predeceased by her husband, Michael. We extend our sincere sympathy to her son and daughters Neil, Ciara and Aoife, sons-in-law Barney (Brendan) and Eddie, grandchildren Adam, Fergal, Emma, Lucy, Michael and Grace, brother Bobby, sisters in law, brothers-in-law, cousin and friend Joan, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Requiem mass for Anne was in Our Lady and St. Lawrence Church, Fourmilewater, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May Anne rest in peace.
Modeligo’s successful astroturf soccer league is back and teams are asked to please register their squad before 5pm on November 21. There will be fantastic prizes of €500, trophies and a keg on offer with consolation prizes for the runners-up. It is an 8-game guaranteed league. The cost is €50 per night or €250 prepay. For any further details, please telephone/text 087 6102872 or email soccernightowls@gmail.com
Last week’s riddle was: What is the smallest sentence with all letters in the English alphabet? Answer: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. This week’s riddle is: You serve me but can’t eat me, what am I? Answer in this column next week.
