Weekly Notes 1st Nov

01 November 2010
D.K.K. Lotto: The winning numbers of the October 25th draw were: 5, 7, 14. There was no jackpot winner. The following won €30 each: Katie Dunphy, Michael Keegan, Ciaran Langton, Inez Sheridan and John Wallace. Next week’s jackpot will be worth €2,350. The Bingo jackpot on Saturday night’s in St. Eoghan’s Centre, Kilmoganny is now worth €440. The Pool number is worth €1,210.

Dunamaggan Parish pastoral Council’s recent meeting was attended by Rev. John Hanna, Redemptorist, who will be conducting the Parish Mission next February 27th – March 4th 2011. The chairperson, Ned Kirwan, expressed his thanks to all who returned the questionnaires as the information in them will form the basis of the themes for the parish mission. It was also stated that if others wish to return the questionnaires they may do so at weekend masses or drop them into the presbytery. Between now and the time of the mission the Parish Council would welcome and request interested parishioners to volunteer in the work of preparation for the mission. It is also hoped that many adults will come forward to assist in communicating the message of the mission through word and drama. The Chairman stated that anyone interested in assisting may contact any member of the Parish Council or drop a note into the presbytery or into the collection boxes at weekend masses.

Dunamaggan G.A.A. Club is continuing its fundraising to financed club developments over the next five years. These included the continual enhancement of the facilities in Dunamaggan and developing new facilities in Kilmoganny. The club officials would like to thank all those who have supported the fund raising. Club members are continuing on their house to house visits and hope to complete this task soon.
The Dunamaggan U 14 Hurling team was defeated by James Stephens in the Co. Final Roinn C on Sunday last in Thomastown. The team was: Conor Lawlor, Jack Brett, Eoghan Kearney, Brian Farrell, Stephen Lawlor, Aaron Doherty, Luke Fitzpatrick, Ronan Coffey, Michael Cody, Dara Keane, Christopher Keane, Victor Costello, Conor Fennelly, John Fitzpatrick, Morgan Thomas; Subs: Jack Crehan, Nicholas O’Shea, Aidan O’Sullivan, Greg O’Donnell, Jamie McLoughlin. Unfortunately for Dunamaggan the physically stronger James Stephens side had 3 – 1 on the scoreboard inside the first quarter. From then to half time Dunamaggan more than matched their opponents and were rewarded with 4 points, three from John Fitzpatrick and one from Ronan Coffey. Unfortunately their goal efforts just fell short. They trailed 3 -2 to 0 – 4 at half time. At the start of the second half a promising Dunamaggan attack broke down and it lead directly to another James Stephen’s goal. While they never gave up the stronger James Stephen’s side ran out easy winners in the end by 4 – 14 to 0 – 5. Best for Dunamaggan were Eoghan Kearney, Stephen Lawlor and Luke Fitzpatrick in defence, Aaron Doherty in mid-field and Victor Costello and John Fitzpatrick in attack.
The U 16 footballers had a very easy win by 9 – 7 to 1 – 8 over Danesfort in the 2009 championship semi-final.

Wedding: Brendan Delahunty a native of Clone Kilmoganny celebrated his marriage to Michelle Dullard in St. Canice’s Church, Kilkenny on 28th October. The chief celebrant was Rev. James Murphy P.P assisted by Rev. Nicholas Flavin. The best man was Patrick Delahunty with Jim Cassin as Groomsman. The bridesmaids were Anne and Linda Delaney. The organist was Pascal Grace and the soloist was Mary Moore. Members of the families read the readings and prayers of the faithful. The bride was give away by her father Tom. During the ceremony and at the reception Michelle’s mother, Mairead, was remembered in prayer.