Weekly News 12th Aug 2013

12 August 2013

KILMOGANNY BRIDGE CLUB will not meet again until Wednesday 4th September at 8.00 p.m. in St. Eoghan’s Centre, Kilmoganny. New members will be welcome. Bridge classes for beginners will commence on Wednesday 2nd October at 8.00 p.m. The cost of the 10 lessons is €20. For further details contact 087 – 2257498.


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HURLING: As part of the Gathering Celebrations there was an U 6 Blitz and a “Fathers” vs Daughters game on Saturday 3rd August in Dunamaggan G.A.A. Field.


Well done to all the U 6 players who took part in their Gathering blitz on Saturday afternoon. The first two games saw Thomas Deegan’s team go up against Pierce Costello’s with Thomas’ team winning out in a well contested high scoring affair and David Moore’s against Tim Doherty’s which turned out to be a very tight low scoring game. The next game saw David Moore’s go up against Pierce Costello’s with Pierces side winning out, while the final Match was Thomas Deegan’s against Tim Doherty’s with Tim’s just edging it before the sky opened up to a heavy down pour. The large numbers of spectators and players quickly retreated to the clubrooms where all players received a goodie bag and medal to mark the occasion kindly sponsored by Matt Doran. The teams on the day were:- Pierce Costello, Cathal Rossiter, Stephen Walsh, Edward Moylan, Dan MacEneaney, Emma Lahart; David Moore, Jake Butler, Noah Cahill, Ian McDonald; Thomas Deegan, Brian Hickey, Cormac Holden, Scott McDonald; Tim Doherty, Ciaran Hickey, Sean Sheridan, Muireann Holden, Liam Davis.


Then followed the unique contest between the Dads Vs Daughters game which saw the Windgap Camogie team go up against their Dads in a keenly contested game where nothing was given soft. (In fact the Dads team did field some dads whose daughters are still a bit young to make the Camogie team.  Nearly immediately from the throw in County Secretary Jimmy Walsh fouled the Windgap player in the small rectangle, Referee Willie Kearney had no hesitation in awarding the penalty which Ann Marie Phelan duly converted. The dads did roll back the years with the likes of Malachy ”Hulk” Hogan, Gerry “Winnie” Carroll, Billy Heffernan and Sean Ryan trying to catch up to the Windgap players as they whizzed around.  One of the match ups of the evening saw Pat Kenneally marking his daughter Micheala in a hotly contested affair it’s hard to know who came out on top in that one. Well done to all involved and thank you to all spectators who turned up to witness this very entertaining game. The elements again controlled the ending of the game as a down-power gave referee Willie Kearney the opportunity to end proceedings with scores level.


 


CROSS COUNTRY POC FADA: The novelty crosses country Poc Fáda was held on Sunday 4th August. The course was from Dunamaggan to Kilmoganny through the fields. The course was designed by Billy Heffernan, Dick O’Shea and Aidan Farrell. The overall winners were David Herity, Colin Herity and William Phelan. The family team winners were Sean & Michael Connery and Sarah McCarthy. The winners of the ladies section were Cathy Long, Clare Kirwan and Gillian Costello. The Long puck senior section was won by Kenny O’Shea and the Juvenile Long Puck was won by Michael Cody.


 


PARISH GATHERING: The parish gathering celebrations began on Friday 2nd August with the opening in St. Eoghan’s Centre, Kilmoganny. The opening was performed by Managing Director Designate of Glanbia, Siobhán Talbot who gave an inspiring address on the path that has taken her to the top of Glanbia. Nine times All Ireland Winner, Noel Hickey, emphasised the importance of commitment and dedication in order to achieve success.  This was followed by Caroline Brennan outlining the work she is doing in producing a documentary on John Lavery. Dr. Patrick Crowley then gave a very succinct presentation of the Life of John Lavery and his Kilmoganny connections. Not only was John Lavery Ireland’s greatest International Painter but he had a very important role behind the scene in the Treaty negotiations of 1921. John Lavery, a Northern Irish Catholic, had very good personal relationships not only with the Southern Irish Leaders but also with Northern Irish Leaders and with the Leaders of the British Government. He is a freeman of both Belfast and Dublin. His final painting was of a traveller encampment on the Clone road near the Grand Gates in Kilmoganny. His wife Lady Lavery was the face on the Irish Notes until the currency was changed in the early 1970’s.


EMIGRANT MASS THEME: The Saturday evening mass on 3rd August in Kilmoganny celebrated by Parish Prises, Nicholas Flavin, had an emigrant theme. The introductions, music, singing and symbols presented all reflected this theme as did the recital of the emigrant’s creed.  The homily at mass was on this theme. In addition there was Irish music and Irish Dancing concluded the celebration.


Immediately after mass a plaque was unveiled to the memory of Moire Moore who in her lifetime did tremendous work in Kilmoganny and her legacy to the area still has a tremendous influence. Moorefield House, the residence of the L’Arche community, the first to be established in Ireland, was donated by Moire Moore. Alva Fitzgerald, the first director of L’Arche, spoke eloquently of Moire Moore and her inspiration and assistance.


This was followed by a historic walk of the village with Ann Flemming giving a very informative talk. During the talk and journey the rain came down but it did not deter the audience as they made their journey which concluded with refreshments in L’Arche.


MOIRE GABBETT, another inspiring woman, was remembered on Sunday Morning at the Service in St. Matthew’s Church. She devoted much of her time and energy to providing activities and outings for the youth of Kilmoganny in the 1930’s and 1940’s. She was also dedicated to Kilmoganny Harriers and members of the Kilmoganny Harriers lead a walk from the church to the cemetery where a plaque was unveiled at her burial place.


SUNSHINE ALL DAY: There was sunshine and pleasant weather all day in Kilmoganny on Sunday afternoon 4th August when many of the surrounding areas had significant rain fall. Thus the children’s fancy dress parade and children’s entertainment was a great success. It was followed by the Tug-of-War in Michael Moore’s field. The competition was closely contested with Kilmoganny and Dunamaggan teams pitting their strength against the Tipperary masters from Killenaule who entered two teams. The Tipperary men who are masters of the craft won out in the end but the Dunamaggan men made them fight all the way.


There was a beautiful exhibition of old photograph’s and art work in St. Eoghan’s School and artistic work by local artist Kevin Fennelly was on display both inside and in the open air. The evening concluded with a BBQ and music to suit different tastes into the night.


 



A FIRST AID training course may be run locally by DUNNAMAGGIN HURLING Club, depending on numbers. As First-Aid is vital at all age groups in the clubs it is hoped that some parents, mentors, adult players, or members might volunteer to complete the course and assist at games and trainings. First Aid is something the club has to address as only a handful of people are qualified and expected to be at all games and trainings. It is also furthermore a relief for managers,


selectors and players to know that First Aid help is on stand-by. Please contact Andrew O'Neill (087-


9505173) for more information if interested.


DUNAMAGGAN G.A.A. GOLF CLASSIC will take place this Friday and Saturday, 16th & 17th August, at Callan Golf Club. Entries to Michael Murphy 086 – 2634864 or 056 – 7728210.




U 16 HURLERS DEFEATED IN THRILLLER: The Dunnamaggin U16 hurlers bowed out of the Roinn B championship in heroic fashion on Wednesday evening last 7th August.. Playing against a much larger Thomastown side Dunnamaggin took the game to them scoring two points in the opening minutes through the impressive Ronan Coffey and Michael Cody. Thomastown soon got the scoreboard moving scoring 1:3 to a pointed free from Ronan Coffey. Thomastown continued to open up the Dunnamaggin defence in the next ten minutes and got good return form it scoring another 1:3 before Michael Cody and Ronan Coffee could get on the scoreboard again with fine efforts. Thomastown and Luke Fitzpatrick then traded points. A positional switch and a substitution from manager Mark Heffernan and his selectors Larry Costello, Andrew O’Neill and Aidan Farrell saw Michael Cody switch with Victor Costello and Robbie McCauley on for Conor Lawlor seemed to stem the Thomastown attack and brought Dunnamaggin right back into it when Michael Cody went up the field and scored a great goal. This sent the sides in at half time Dunnamaggin 1:06 Thomastown 2:7.


Dunnamaggin started the second half really well and exerted great pressure which yielded points from Ronan Coffee and Conor Fennelly however, Thomastown also scored two of their own. Dunnamaggin continued to exert huge pressure and the minimum was brought between the teams when Ronan sent over another point. The game seemed to be starting to swing Dunnamaggin’s in way. It was however Thomastown who fought back well in the last quarter and scored another goal when the heroic fullback line of Darragh O’Keeffe, Jack Crehan and Adam Fitzpatrick who had fought tigerishly throughout were caught on the break. Killian Lafford was now on the field for Conor Hoban. Dunnamaggin continued to fight for every ball and added another three points from the ever hardworking Michael Cody but Thomastown also continued to slot points over (score 1:12 to 3:14). In the last minutes of the game the every running Victor Costello fed Michael Cody a great ball which he duly dispatched to the net to give Dunnamaggin reward for their efforts but that was to be the final score. Full time Dunnamaggin 2:12 Thomastown 3:14. Panel :- Morgan Thomas, Darragh O’Keeffe,  Brian Farrell, Jack Crehan, Rory Lodge, Michael Cody, Adam Fitzpatrick, Luke Fitzpatrick, Victor Costello, Jamie McLoughlin, Ronan Coffey, Conor Fennelly, Conor Hoban, Roy Cullen, Conor Lawlor, Robbie McCauley, Killian Lafford, Harry Walsh and Nicky O’Shea.


 


KELLS HANDBALL CLUB: In the 60 x 30 County Championships in the Intermediate Singles Brendan Burke (Kells) defeated Anthony Martin (Kells) and Diarmuid Burke (Kells) was defeated by Andrew Hosey (Clogh). In the Leinster 60 x 30 Championships in Junior B Doubles Diarmuid Burke/Brendan Burke (Kells) defeated Ray Fogarty/Thomas Lennon (Laois).