Local Notes: Underage hurling success, Faithlegg Church 200 and schools reopen
The Passage East U10 team who won the Slieverue Tournament
The death took place on Friday, August 16, of Mrs Kathleen Gooch (née: Duffin), late of Cheekpoint and formerly Southampton UK, who passed away peacefully in Mowlam Nursing Home age 92. Her daughter Nora visited her there every day. Kathleen is survived by her children Eamon, Eric, David, Colin, Bryan and Nora and by her sister Nora, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, daughters-in-law, extended family and friends. Kathleen’s Requiem Mass was held in St Nicholas' Church, Faithlegg on Sunday, August 18, celebrated by Rev Fr PJ Breen. Kathleen’s sons and her daughters-in-law travelled from Leicester, Southampton and Wolverhampton for her funeral. Her daughter-in-law, Vickie gave a heartfelt eulogy on Kathleen’s life and made reference to her love of music and dance. At her 90th birthday celebrations, held in Jack Meade’s, Kathleen danced a jig and was the life of the party. Her son’s David and Eric did the First and Second Readings, Prayers of the Faithful were read by her great-grandnieces, Nora Jacob and Rebecca Moran Davy, and her grand-nephew Tom Mullally. Offertory gifts were brought to the altar by Kathleen’s great-grandniece Leah and great-grandnephew Billy. Music was provided by Ed and Christine Connors and Brian Sullivan played the 'Lonesome Boatman' on the whistle. After Mass, Kathleen was laid to rest in Faithlegg Cemetery. Ar dheis de go raibh a hanam.
The death took place on Sunday, August 18, of Mr Bernard O'Keeffe, Ballinaboola, Halfway House, and formerly of Waterford County Council, as was his late father Dick before him. Bernard through his work on the Council made many friends all over the Barony and loved nothing better than taking a look back to years long ago. His remains reposed at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Waterford, on Wednesday last and his Requiem Mass was on Thursday in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygunner, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Predeceased by his loving wife Esther and his sister Rena, he is survived by his daughter Dolores, sons Noel and Darren, grandchildren Jacinta, Lisa, Colm, Gillian and Sinéad, grandchildren Cara, Daithí, Ben, Pennie, Saoirse, Fionn and Senan, sister Phylis (Condon), brothers Hugh and Brian, son-in-law Michael, daughters-in-law Caroline and Sandy, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
The death took place on August 18, of Mr Stephen Gallwey, Woodlands House, Faithlegg, Co Waterford. A Celebration of Life took place on Friday, August 23, in St Patrick's Gateway, Patrick Street, Waterford, with private cremation to take place at a later date. He is survived by his wife Susan and daughters Jane and Anna, and son Nick, his sisters Eve, Clare and Eily, his extended family, neighbours and friends. Sympathy is extended to all the family. He was a hard working man and had many friends in this area.
Mass times in Crooke and Faithlegg Churches are Wednesday, August 28 - Faithlegg at 11.30am; Thursday, August 29 - Crooke at 10am; Saturday, August 31 - Faithlegg at 6.30pm; Sunday Vigil, September 1 - Crooke at 11.30am.
The bicentenary celebrations for St Nicholas’ Church, Faithlegg, will take place as follows: on Saturday, September 21, Jubilee Mass at 6.30pm celebrated by Bishop Cullinan; Sunday, September 22 - history talk in the church at 2pm by Julian Walton and family barbeque from 3pm to 6pm in Faithlegg House Hotel. Tickets for the barbeque are available from the Sacristies in the parish after Masses or can be booked by contacting the parish office by phone or email. Tickets are priced €25 (adults) and €10 (children). This is a parish celebration and so not confined to those living in that part of the parish.
Lios na nÓg, Passage East Childcare, will reopen after the Summer holidays on Thursday, August 29, at 8am. Looking forward to seeing all the children returning and the new children starting. Also reopening on Thursday is the Passage East National School at 9am. Faithlegg National School reopens a day earlier on Wednesday at usual time.
The seniors had a terrific win over Roanmore in the quartr final on Sunday week last, in Walsh Park. Despite losing a man after just two minutes they went in at half time 6 points behind but played with a strong breeze in the second half and gradually reduced the deficit. The backs again were terrific and when Mark Fitzgerald went to the attack, Passage went ahead with a terrific goal from inter-county star Mark Fitzgerald, who once again was tops. Up front, Thomas Carey hit over all the frees he got, some from very wide angles, and added another two from play. Eoin Connors introduction at half time was also a big boost and Gary Cullinane excelled in defence and hit over two long range points while Sean Kelly, up front, roamed all over the pitch following and harassing Roanmore backs on the way out.
Passage have improved with each game. They faced Ballygunner in the semi final on Sunday last in Walsh Park, news next week on that game. The Junior A team were beaten by Mt Sion in the knockout stages on Sunday evening week in St Saviour's. They had a good season with several wins and on Monday week last the Junior C team were beaten by Clonea in their semi-final, in Fenor, and again they had a very good run. The minors continued their fine form with a six point victory over Clonea in Passage, last Wednesday week,and drew with St Patrick's in Kilgobnet on Wednesday last. Last night their great season came to an end being beaten in the semi final by Erins Own /Sacred Heart. Well done to all the panel and their mentors.
The U15 team had a fine win over Brickey Rangers in Passage on Monday week last . Congratulations to our U10 team and mentors Brian Carey, Brad Carroll and John Hogan, who won the Slieverue Tournament last Sunday winning their four games and our youngest team who had a great day in Mooncoin at the Blitz on Saturday. Fixtures coming up include: U15 v St Patrick's in Kilgobnet at 7pm on Monday, August 26. The club's Summer Camp took place last week and a sincere thank you to all the people who helped out; the children had a great few days.
