Weekly News 25th Feb 2013

25 February 2013

A COFFEE MORNING AID OF DOWN SYNDROME IRELAND will take place in St. Leonard’s Hall, Dunamaggan on this Friday morning 1st March. The proceeds of the morning will be donated by Johanna Cody and her sister Aishling on March 9th 2013 to Down Syndrome Ireland when they take part in a fundraising Sky Dive. . Your support for this very worthy venture would be appreciated.


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SCHOOL ENROLMENTS: St. Leonard’s N.S, Dunamaggan, St. Eoghan’s N.S., Kilmoganny and St. Brigid’s N.S, Kells are currently taking enrolments for September 2013. It is important for schools to have their enrolments confirmed as early as possible so that applications for any resources which may be needed are made as soon as possible. Application forms can be obtained from the schools by phone or visit. Any child who is over 4 years of age in 1st September 2013 is eligible to be enrolled.


THE HISTORY OF DUNAMAGGAN GROUP will hold their next meeting in St. Eoghan’s Centre, Kilmoganny on Tuesday next 5th March. All are welcome to attend.


DUNAMAGGAN PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL REPORT:  (1) The Year of Faith Week-end in Ossory will be celebrated from 10th – 12th May in St. Kieran’s College at which each Parish is requested to present a display of Historic Christian Places of Worship in the Parish etc. (2) The Diocese will be reviewing the past 3 years work of the Diocesan Pastoral Council and Deanery Pastoral Councils in March; (3) The Parish Pastoral Council would welcome new members. Contact any member of the committee if interested; (4) The times of the Easter Ceremonies were agreed. They are as follows: Holy Thursday: Windgap at 7.00 p.m.; Dunamaggan at 8.00 p.m.


Good Friday: Windgap at 2.00 p.m.; Dunamaggan at 3.15 p.m.; Kilmoganny at 7.00 p.m. & Tullahought at 8.00 p.m.; Holy Saturday: Kilmoganny at 6.45 p.m.; Windgap at 7.45 p.m. & Dunamaggan at 9.00 p.m.; Easter Sunday:  masses at the normal Sunday times.


 


KELLS HANDBALL CLUB: In the Adult County 40 x 20 Championships in the Intermediate Singles C.J. Delaney (Kells) defeated John O'Neill (Goresbridge) and Diarmuid Burke (Kells) defeated Kirk Green (O’Loughlin’s); in the Masters B Singles Pat Funchion (Kells) was defeated by Tom O Keeffe (Kilfane); in the Junior Singles Dan Breen (Kells) lost to James Bourke (O’Loughlin’s) and Stephen O’Dwyer (Kells) lost to James Hennessy (O’Loughlin’s);  in the Minor Singles Brendan Hyland (Kells) lost to J.J. English (Goresbridge); in the Junior B Doubles Dan Breen/John Fitzgerald (Kells) were defeated by Shane Walsh/Cian Ryan (Windgap).


In the Leinster Adult 40 x 20 Championships in the Junior Singles Brendan Burke (Kells) defeated Shane Hennelly (Dublin) but was beaten in the semi-final by William Love (Clogh); in the Golden Masters B Singles Pat Funchion (Kells)  received a walkover from Richie Culleton (Wexford); in the Junior B Doubles Diarmuid Burke (Kells)/Ger Anthony (Mullinavat) defeated Stuart Heslin/Alan Smyth (Louth) but were defeated in the semi-final by Peter Whelan and Andrew Dowling (Laois); in the Golden Masters B Doubles Semi Final  Paddy Fennelly and Pat Funchion (Kells) were defeated by Richie Culleton/John Bail (Wexford); in the Ladies Junior Doubles Marie Walshe (Kells) and Rachel Hogan (Kilfane) defeated Tanya O’Toole/Una Byrne (Wexford); in the Junior Doubles Semi Final Ger McGrath (Kells) and Ciaran Neary (Talbot’s Inch) were defeated by Noel Murphy/Michael O’Brien (Offaly); in the U 21 Singles Final Peter Funchion defeated Shane Walsh (Windgap).


In the GAA 40 x 20 Open Senior Doubles Patrick Funchion/Peter Funchion (Kells) were defeated by Dessie Keegan and Joe McCann (Mayo). In the 40 x 20 Open Senior Singles Peter Funchion (Kells) was defeated by Owen McKenna (Antrim).


In the Cumann na Bunscoil Primary Schools Leinster finals representing Kilkenny in the Boys U 11 Doubles were Joe Cowhig and Tomas Leahy (Kells) who played well but did not win the final.


 


THE SHRUGHAWADDA PLAYERS, Kilmoganny staged Hugh Leonard’s “Da” to full houses in St. Eoghan’s Centre, Kilmoganny76 last week. The production was once again excellently directed by Michael Dowling. The production which was a very different drama from previous productions demonstrated the versatility not only of director Michael Dowling but of the Shrughawadda Players. Like previous productions “Da” was an opportunity for a new face to grace the stage. This time the debutant was Mick Keegan as Mr Drumm who showed that you are never too old to make a stage debut. Mick grew into the role as the production proceeded. Martin O’Shea had the role of Da and he once again demonstrated the versatility of his talents. Marie Kelly as the Mother was superb in the role. Peter Dunne as Charlie, and reminiscing about the past after his father’s funeral, again showed his competence and versatility in a difficult role. Mark Dunphy played the young Charlie and Roseanne Connelly as Mary Tate played a very different role from her previous stage performance with aplomb. Caroline Doran as Mrs Prynne was excellent in the role and Eamonn Murphy as Oliver completed the cast. Again for Eamonn this character was different from sole of his previous roles but his performance was once again of the highest standard.


The set design by Sheila Woods was excellent and it was competently put in place by Willie Kearney. As Usual Ciaran Moore was superb as the lighting maestro. Back Stage was Suzie Hickey and Biddy Hawe. Front of House were Jackie Kenneally and Willie Kearney with Alycia Kearney as Stage Manager. John and Mags Kelly did Trojan work in ensuring that everything in the Centre was in order for the production. Another excellent production by Shrughawadda Players and we await with anticipation the next production. 


 


DUNAMAGGAN CLUB G.A.A. GEAR may be ordered at present. Orders should be placed with Deidre Ryan 087 – 2410598. Patrons of the club are reminded to pay their membership as soon as possible. All Players are reminded that unless their membership is paid then they are not covered by the G.A.A. insurance scheme.


 


DUNAMAGGAN COMMUNITY ALERT wishes to express its thanks to all those who have joined the text alert. It is expected that the system will be fully operational very soon. All members of the community are asked to be vigilant and to report any suspicious vehicles to the gardaí.