Local Notes: Sympathies, congratulations, sports news and local market
Lots of events are happening in the Stradbally area
It is with deep sadness that we record the death of Tanya Power, Ceol na Mara, Kill and formerly of High Street, Stradbally, on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Tanya was predeceased by her loving brother Adrian and deeply regretted by her heartbroken partner Ben Holden, her children Scott and Dean, her parents PJ and Breda Power, her sister Yasmin, aunts, uncles, and extended family.
Tanya's reposing was held at Drohan's Funeral Home Dungarvan on Sunday, September 15, from 4pm - 6pm where large numbers of relatives, friends and neighbours paid their respects.
Tanya's Funeral Mass was held at Holy Cross Church, Stradbally, at 12 noon on Monday, September 16, 2024. The mass was celebrated by Fr. Edmond Cullinan, PP, assisted by Fr Garrett Desmond, PP, and Fr Michael Enright. The music and hymns were provided by Robert Weldon.
Symbols of Tanya's life were brought to the altar at the beginning of mass narrated by Kavan.
Melissa brought a photo of Tanya's boys, Helena brought Tanya's earrings, Rebecca brought Tanya's pink panther bag, and Amy brought Tanya's hair straightener.
The readers of the liturgy were Aoife White and Marie Curran. The Prayers of the Faithful were shared by Noleen, Marie, Melissa, Nicola, and Natasha. The Offertory Gifts were brought to the altar by Rosemarie and Teresa. Tanya's friends and sister Yasmin shared her Eulogy. Following the final prayers and favourite song Tanya was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
Deepest sympathy is extended to Tanya's partner Ben Holden, her boys Scott and Dean, her parents PJ and Breda, her sister Yasmin, her aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours, and a large circle of friends. May Tanya rest in peace.
To Emily Murphy, The Comeragh's, Stradbally, daughter of Damien and Martina Murphy, on recently qualifying as a Psychiatric Nurse. Following in her parents footsteps in the caring profession.
Little Dribblers are back and begin at 10am till 10.45am each Saturday morning. The organisers recommend that parents of these children stay on the grounds of the Soccer Club for their session. Academy training takes place in the top field from 10am till 11am. New members will need to fill out a registration form. Revolut accepted @stephenstrad.
A new initiative is that Anna and Gail will be upstairs in the Clubhouse providing your morning hit of hot tea or coffee while you wait. You can take your coffee outside, or stay upstairs in the clubhouse where you can see the kids on the Astro turf and pitches.
Our 7th Last Man Standing is back €1,000 to the winner. Competition based on the premier league fixtures. Game Week 1 will be on October 19. Pick one winner each week. You can't pick the same team twice. Any queries to Stephen on 083 1732221. Entries can be made using Revolut. Please add names when sending. Revolut is @stephenstrad or send to 083 1732221.
Cost of entry €10 for a line or €20 for three lines.
Competition is kindly sponsored by Norris Bros. Ltd Englishtown.
Congratulations to U13 Hurlers and Management who won Division 2 County Final at SETU Sports Campus.
Stradbally 0 - 13 Passage 2 - 1
The team were: Fionn Costello, Ronan Curran, James Keane, Adam Casey, Colum Power, Jamie Keegan, Riain Casey, Andrew Walsh, Rian Jones, Dan Walsh, Kevin Og Coffey, Cian Curran, Oisin Casey, Luke Gough, Ronan Cunningham, Donnacha Power, Conor Curran, James Fennell.
We were blessed with the markets recently held in brilliant sunshine on the square. The tables were filled with lovely fresh veg, fruit, jams, brown bread, fruit bread, scones, tarts, beautiful prints and cards. You can pre order any of the above by calling Margaret on 087 6337215
