Weekly News 17th Feb 2014

17 February 2014

THE DUNNA DASH 5 Km family fun run and walk will take place on next Sunday 23rd February at 12.30 p.m. in aid of St. Leonard's National School. Registration will be at the school from 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon, i.e. until just before start of the race. The cost of entry is adult €10, juvenile €5 or family €20. The race starts and finishes at the school. All juveniles who complete the course will receive a medal and there is a cash prize for first male, female and juvenile to complete the course. There will refreshments after the race in the school hall. All very welcome.


 


KELLS HANDBALL CLUB: In the Adult Leinster 40 x 20 Intermediate Doubles Patrick Funchion/Peter  Funchion (Kells) defeated Miley Cash/Micky Berry (Wexford); in the Junior B Singles Ger Anthony (Mullinavat) defeated Diarmuid Burke (Kells) and Peter Flanagan (Meath) defeated Anthony Martin (Kells); in the Ladies Minor Singles Kirsty Maher (Kells) lost out to Kate Dagg (Kildare); in the Junior Doubles Ciaran Neary (Talbot’s Inch)/Brendan Burke (Kells) defeated Peter O’Reilly/Joe Cummins (Meath); in the Junior B Doubles Diarmuid Burke/Anthony Martin (Kells)  defeated Cian O’Dalaigh/Danny O’Reilly (Dublin), Stephen Smullen/Canice Tackabery (Kildare) and Peter McGrath/David Kenny (Wexford); in the Senior Singles Eoin Kennedy (Dublin) defeated Patrick Funchion (Kells) in the 3rd game; in Senior Singles Peter Funchion (Kells) received a walkover from Eoin Kennedy (Dublin) and in the semi-final Peter Funchion (Kells) was defeated by Brian Carroll (Meath) in the 3rd game; in Golden Masters B Singles Joe Brennan (Laois) defeated Pat Funchion (Kells) in the 3rd game;


 



MIN ALLEN, Carrick Road, Kilmoganny, was laid to rest on Thursday last 13th February in Kilmoganny Cemetery. She died at her home after an illness of a number of months in the loving care of her son Matthew. Her removal was from St. Joseph’s Home, Kilmoganny, where she was a regular mass attender and visitor on Wednesday evening. St. Joseph’s Home in Kilmoganny was the only place in Kilmoganny with electrical power on that evening as it had a generator which provided electrical power during the power outage due to the storm. Her remains were received in St. Eoghan’s Church by Rev. Nicholas Flavin P.P.. The lighting in the Church was provided by candlelight. The mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on last Thursday, again with no electrical power, by Rev. Nicholas Flavin. The readings and prayers of the faithful were read by family members who also presented the gifts at the offertory. She is survived by her sons, Matthew in Kilmoganny, Michael and Gerard, in-laws and grand-children in England who made the journey in spite of the inclement weather. May she rest in peace.


 


DUNAMAGGAN G.A.A. CLUB:  


A BENEFIT NIGHT will be held in Dunphy`s Lounge, Kilmoganny on this Saturday 22nd February at 9.30 p.m. Music is by` Tequila Sunrise`. Adm. €5. An auction will also take place on the night. Your support would be very welcome. Meanwhile a Benefit Raffle has commenced and your support for this would also be very welcome. Super prizes. Tickets €5 each or book of three €10 .Draw for this raffle will take place at the Benefit night on the 22nd February.


 


STORMS CAUSE DAMAGE: The severe storms of last Wednesday 12th February uprooted trees on many roads in Dunamaggan parish which caused major traffic disruption. The prompt action of numerous farmers and those who lived near fallen trees in using their chain saws and removing the fallen trees made travel possible on most of the roads within a short time period. Electric Power was lost in many parts of the parish and resulted in school closures on Thursday as there was no heat or light. The power was restored gradually to various areas of the Parish. The Kilmoganny area was one of the latter areas to have its power restored and it did not return until last Thursday evening. This meant that the funeral of Min Allen was held by candle light on Wednesday evening, an event which had not occurred for a very long time. In other parts of the parish it was not until Thursday night that power was restored. The E.S.B. Crews and Telecom Crews who worked tirelessly in restoring power and telephone lines are to be complemented. Damage was caused to a number of buildings by the storm.


 


WINDGAP CAMOGIE CLUB A.G.M. will take place in the G.A.A. Club Rooms, Windgap on Friday next 21st February at 8.00 p.m. The Windgap Camogie Club has a large membership from Dunamaggan Parish. All who are interested in Camogie are invited to attend. The Camogie Registration will take place in the G.A.A. Club Rooms, Windgap on next Sunday 23rd February from 10.30 a.m. A Cake Sale will take place during registration in the Club Rooms. Your support is welcome.


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MICHAEL MOORE Kilmacoliver, Tullahought, a native of Dunamaggan Parish was laid to rest in Tullahought on Sunday last after 1.00 p.m. mass. Michael, who suffered serious illness in recent months, had his wish of spending his final days at his home in Kilmacoliver where he was cared for by his daughters, Jenny and Amanda who were assisted by family members, neighbors and friends with great assistance from the Home-care team and community nurses. Michael is survived by his daughters, Jenny and Amanda, his parents Mary & Joe, Brothers Bernard and Seamus, Sisters Helen and Breda and grandson Mikie, in-laws relatives and friends. The Dunamaggan G.A.A. Club provided a Guard of Honor as Michael had worn the Dunamaggan jersey for many years. The prayers of the faithful and reading of the mass were selected by his loving daughters who also read the readings. Symbols representing his life were presented. His remains were received at St. Nicholas’ Church, Tullahought by Rev. Nicholas Flavin P.P. who celebrated the mass of Christian burial. The overflowing attendance were grateful that electrical power was restored to Tullahought village on Saturday night. Michael was laid to rest beside his wife Kay who proceeded him over three years ago. May he rest in peace.