Weekly News 9th June 2014

ST. LEONARD’S SCHOOL NEWS: An induction day for new infants will be held on Friday 20^th
June from 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon. In the annual Swim Gala which will be held
on Thursday 19^th June in the Watershed a large number of students
will be taking part. The School league finals will be held on Sunday 22^nd
June and there will also be other attractions.

St Leonard’s 5-a-side soccer team had an incredible run in the
F.A.I. Aviva soccer competition this year. They emerged county champions (for
the 7th year in a row) beating near neighbours and friends from Kilmoganny and
Stoneyford along the way. This brought them to Portlaoise where they faced
stiff opposition from Kildare, Laois and Offaly in the mid-Leinster championships.
The boys played excellently to see them off and proceeded to the Leinster final
in Navan to face Dublin, Wexford and Meath teams. They won their first two
games comfortably, as did Meath. They were one game away from the national
finals in the Aviva. However the Meath team were very confident, especially as
they were playing on their home pitch, and a couple of early goals sealed the
Dunamaggan boys fate. However, the boys were delighted to receive beautiful runner-up
medals which they will treasure. Four of the boys will be eligible to play
again next year so hopes will be high for more success. None of this would be
possible without St. Leonard’s very own "Alex Ferguson", P.J.
O'Keeffe, who gets the best out the boys in every game and the school are very
grateful for his involvement. The team: Gerard Coffey, Jamie O'Keeffe, Derrick
O'Carroll, Daniel O'Neill, Dylan Carroll, Andy Hickey, Darragh Walsh and Shaun
O'Keeffe.

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CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION: The annual Corpus Christi Procession will take place in Dunamaggan
after 11.00 a.m. mass in St. Leonard’s Church on Sunday 22^nd June.
All children who received their First Holy Communion this year will have a
special place in the procession.

DUNAMAGGAN HURLING NEWS: The U 6’s had their first hurling blitz of the year when they
hosted Gowran, Thomastown and Danesfort as part of the Kells Summer fest at the
weekend. The blitz took place in Margaret’s Field in Kells behind the Round House.
Dunnamaggin had 25 U 6’s that took part in three games of 8 minutes a side.
They all had a great day and were presented with their medals and a very
important voucher for the bouncy castle by County hurler David Herity. A
special word of thanks is extended to the Organisers, James Rossiter and Kevin
O’Neill, the Coaches, James Moylan, Mick Lyons and Tom Hickey and to Referees,
William Moriarty, Padraig Lawton, John Fitzpatrick and John Walsh.

The U 14 hurlers played their final league game on Sunday evening 1^st
June against St.Lachtain’s. In a high scoring and every entertaining game both
sides gave of their all right up to the final whistle. Dunnamaggin opened the
scoring through points from Darragh O’Keeffe, Robbie McCauley and Adam
Fitzpatrick but St.Lachtain’s responded with 1 - 1 scoring the first of seven
goals in this game.  They added two more points  before Robbie
McCauley got Dunnamaggin back on track with a point  which was followed up
with points from Denis Walsh and Robbie McCauley again to bring the sides
level, but before long St.Lachtain’s had bagged another goal and lead by 2 – 3
to 0 - 6. Dunnamaggin had made some positional changes moving Harry Walsh to
full back and Alex Moore up front and it seemed to be working when they hit
their opponents for five unanswered points through Robbie McCauley, Denis Walsh, 
Adam Fitzpatrick and two from Darragh  O’Keeffe
to send the sides in at half time Dunnamaggin 0 – 11, St.Lachtain’s 2 – 3. Daniel
O’Neill came on for Darragh Walsh at half time and Dunnamaggin opened the
scoring with a fine point but yet again St.Lachtain’s responded with a goal and
added two points to it. Robbie McCauley started the Dunnamaggin response with a
well taken free and Adam Fitzpatrick chipped in with one also to narrow the
gap. Then popped up the ever running Darragh O’Keeffe to score a very good
point, which was followed up by another free from Robbie McCauley. It was now Game
on. Alex Moore then put some distance between the teams with a very well taken
goal. Eddie Dunne then came on for Sean O’Keeffe and with his first touch
pointed. St.Lachtain’s still did not waver and yet again found the back of the
net. However that was to be their last score. Alex Moore found the net again
before Darragh O’Keeffe finished the scoring for Dunamaggin to round off a good
win. Dunnamaggin 3 - 17 St.Lachtain’s 4 – 5.

Dunamaggin have now topped their league winning all but one game.
Well done to all the players and mentors. Panel: Dylan Carroll, Jamie O’Keeffe,
Alex Moore, Ger Coffey, Andy Hickey, Harry Walsh, Dylan Crehan, Ian Walsh,
Conor Brett, Robbie McCauley, Adam Fitzpatrick, Denis Walsh, Darragh O’Keeffe,
Darragh Walsh, Sean O’Keeffe, Dylan Wall, Cathal Ryan, Dan O’Neill, Eddie
Dunne, Conor Denny.  

KELLS SCOUTS: 17 Scouts and Cubs enjoyed a lovely afternoon on Saturday 7^th
June at Waterford Airport.  They wish to
thank Waterford Aero Club who facilitated them seeing planes that are used to
give flying lessons. They also got to see the airports new state of the art
fire engine. The Scouts were thankful to the aero club who arranged for them to
tour the Search and Rescue helicopter where the pilots and wenchmen explained
to them about the helicopter and what their job entails. The aero club also
sponsored a 1hr flying trip and Caleb O'Shea won this trip. He is looking
forward to it very much. The scouts wish to extend a special thanks to Victor
and his colleagues at Waterford Aero Club for a very informative afternoon.

THE HISTORY OF DUNAMAGGAN group will next meet on Tuesday 17^th June at 8.00 p.m.
in St. Eoghan’s Centre, Kilmoganny. At present pupils from St. Leonard’s School
are researching field names from their areas and would welcome support with
this project. At this next meeting any additional information on All-Ireland
Medal winners would be welcomed as the list is almost complete. In addition so
as not to omit recording events which have occurred in living memory
submissions on events which have taken place in the lifetime of people
submissions of recent events are very welcome.

L’ARCHE KILMOGANNY
CELEBRATIONS: L’Arche, Kilmoganny, the first
L’Arche foundation in Ireland will celebrate the 50^th anniversary of
the foundation of L’Arche, International this Saturday with the opening of the
celebrations at 1.30 p.m. From 2.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. there are various fun
events and a BBQ from 5.00 p.m. – 6.30 p.m. This will be followed by a special
mass at 7.00 p.m. commemorating L’Arche and from 8.00 p.m. ‘till late there
will be music etc. You are asked to support these celebrations and show
appreciation of the great work of L’Arche.

THE ANNUAL VARIETY CONCERT in aid of St. Eoghan’s School, Kilmoganny will take place in
Dunphy’s Lounge, Kilmoganny on Saturday 21^st June at 9.30 p.m. The
programme of events will correspond to the high standards of previous years.

KELLS HANDBALL CLUB: The Adult Leinster 60 x 30 championships
have commenced and in the Junior B Singles Dan Breen, Kells lost out to Jamie
Balfe Kildare; in the Junior Singles Diarmuid Burke Kells lost out to Paul
Lambert Wexford; in Junior the Doubles Diarmuid Burke/Brendan Burke Kells
defeated Peter McGrath/David Kenny (Wexford); in the Junior B Doubles Dan
Breen/Anthony Martin Kells received a walkover from Declan Kilmurry/Barry
Murphy Offaly.