Weekly News 12 May 2014

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION was celebrated in St.
Leonard’s Church, Dunamaggan on Sunday last 11^th May. 15 pupils from
St. Leonard’s School received the sacrament. They were: Sam O’Shea, Killian
Tallon, John Hayes, Noah Gilmore, Aidan Ryan, Ava Sheridan, Séan Lawton, Grace
O’Sullivan, Tom Kinsella, Bláithín Holden, Ross O’Neill, Clara Whelan Fox,
Paddy Cody, Ellie Kinsella and Gavin McMahon.  The children all took an active part in the
liturgy, reciting prayers, reading the readings and prayers of the faithful,
presenting gifts and symbols and singing. The school pupils provided the music
and singing accompanied by Irene Kiely and directed by Ms. Connolly. Parish
Priest, Rev. Nicholas Flavin thanked the parents, Ms. Anne O’Sullivan, the
teacher of the pupils, the school staff and pupils for their preparation of the
pupils and the liturgy of the day.

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KILMOGANNY BRIDGE CLUB: Results of Wednesday 7^th May: 1^st Elizabeth Lanigan & Grace
Landy: Bridge is held in St. Eoghan’s Centre, Kilmoganny on each Wednesday at
8.00 p.m. New members and visitors are welcome. Partners will be provided for
participants.

MASS AT GROTTO in Dunamaggan will
be celebrated on Thursday 22^nd May at 7.30 p.m. The celebration will
incorporated the annual mass of healing which coincides with the Ossory
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes and the Annual Celebration of Family and
Welcome. The mass will be followed by the annual picnic, sing-song, chat and
get-together around the camp fire in the grounds of St. Leonard’s Church. All
are very welcome to attend.

Fundraiser for LArche

 A group from the area are taking part in the Flora
women’s mini marathon on bank holiday Monday 2^nd June to raise much
needed funds for L’Arche. Anne McKeon a long-time member of L’Arche is one of
the fundraisers. To donate just follow the link below and follow the steps. https://www.justgiving.com/larchekilkenny/
or search for Anne's page. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

DUNAMAGGAN MINOR HURLERS
WIN: The Dunnamaggin Minor hurlers took on
Windgap/Galmoy in a sun drenched Dunnamaggin on Monday week last. Dunnamaggin
and Windgap/Galmoy started the game very evenly with the scores tied at 2
points each after a few minutes. The Dunamaggin scores coming from John
Fitzpatrick from play and a free. His brother Luke then widened the gap through
a well taken goal and a point by the ever running Ronan Coffey from play. Windgap
closed the gap to one before Luke Fitzpatrick found the back of the net again
from a very tight angle with John Fitzpatrick adding a point from a free
shortly after. This lead was extended through points from Dara Keane and Ronan Coffey
before the move of the match when a Michael Cody fielded ball was sent
diagonally to half forward Rory Lodge who swiftly passed it to the on rushing
Dara Keane who placed it to John Fitzpatrick who duly rattled the net. At half
time the score was: Dunnamaggin 3 - 8 Windgap/Galmoy 0 – 6. Dunnamaggin opened
the second half scoring with a fine point from Ronan. They seemed to be in
control and perhaps the scoreboard allowed them to relax and Windgap/Galmoy certainly
took their chance. They scored 2 - 3 without reply as they lay siege to the
Dunnamaggin full back line lead by ever solid Aaron Doherty and experienced
half back line of Eoghan Kearney, Michael Cody and Jack Brett. Killian Lafford
came on for Roy Cullen midway through the half. It was not till 10 minutes from
the close of play that Dunnamaggin registered their second score of the half
with a point from Ronan Coffey. Luke Fitzpatrick found the back of the net
again to get his hat trick before John Fitzpatrick finished Dunnamaggin’s
scoring with a good point after great work from Ronan Coffey.  Jack Crehan replaced Brian Farrell. The score
then read Dunnamaggin 4 - 11 Windgap/Galmoy 2 - 9, But Windgap/Galmoy refused
to give up and found the back of the net again and added two points to bring
the final score to 4 – 11 to 3 – 11. It was a very exciting game with some very
good hurling by both sides. Panel:-Morgan Thomas, Stephen Lawlor, Aaron
Doherty, Brian Farrell, Jack Brett, Michael Cody, Eoghan Kearney, Chris Keane,
Jamie McLoughlin, Dara Keane, Ronan Coffey, Rory Lodge, Luke Fitzpatrick, John
Fitzpatrick, Roy Cullen, Killian Lafford, Jack Crehan, Greg O’Donnell.

Piltown tickets are now available to purchase from any hurling club
official or adult player. please support this vital fundraiser for the club.

COLAISTE EAMANN RIS ZAMBIA
IMMERSION PROGRAMME: The staff and pupils who took
part in this programme wish to express their thanks to all who supported this
programme. €35,000 was raised and the project visited in Zambia will
have a fish and chicken farm built which will cover the running costs
involved in the project each year. The trip has left all participants with a
new appreciation of the opportunities we have and a realisation that we take so
much for granted here in Ireland.  A life changing experience was had by
all.

KELLS HANDBALL CLUB: The All-Ireland Junior Doubles Hardball Final was held in Kilfane
on Friday 9^th May, 2014 with all four players from Kells Handball
Club. In the final were Patrick Funchion and Peter Funchion (Kells) playing
Diarmuid Burke and Brendan Burke (Kells). 
All players displayed great skill and determination, in as close a game
as you could get, with the Funchion brothers defeating the Burke brothers on
the narrowest of margins with a score of 21 - 20, 21 - 20. Congratulations and
well done to all players and a special thanks to Kilfane Club for hosting the
final and for providing refreshments.