Weekly News 28th March

28 March 2011
THE CLOSING DATE FOR MEMBERSHIP of Dunamaggan Hurling Club for those who wish to be entitled to inclusion for draws for All-Ireland tickets is next Thursday 31st March.

A TABLE QUIZ in aid of SMILE African Children 2011 appeal will take place in Shirley’s Pub, Kells on Saturday next 2nd April at 9.00 p.m. All are welcome. For further information contact Daniel Reid 086 - 3644616 or 051 – 648439.

DUNAMAGGAN SENIOR HURLING TEAM made a successful start to their Leinster League campaign in Ballyhale last Saturday when they defeated the Harps from Durrow/Cullohill, Co. Laois. In the bright sunshine the Laois lads settled into their stride much quicker than the Dunamaggan team and were 0 – 3 to 0 – 0 up after ten minutes. This was understandable as the Dunamaggan team had a blend of newcomers to the senior squad and experienced players. Once J.J. Dunphy opened the score for Dunamaggan they began to take control in most sectors of the field. Two well taken goals by Jim Power and Brian McCormack helped them to a 2 – 6 to 0 – 6 half time lead which would have been much greater but for some 11 wides. The team controlled the second half and ran out worthy winners on a score of 2 – 14 to 1 – 10. The team was: Andrew O’Dwyer, Mark Dowling (0 – 1), Aidan Donovan, Matthew Moylan, Brendan Moore, Canice Hickey, Richard O’Shea (Andrew Hickey), Ken Moore (0 – 1), Darren Fitzpatrick (0 – 3), Tommy Maher (0 – 2) (Andrew O’Neill), J.J. Dunphy (0 – 1), Mark Heffernan, Brian McCormack (1 – 1), John Hickey (Kieran Bergin (0 – 2)), Jim Power ( 1 – 3).

KELLS HANDBALL CLUB: In the County 40x20 Championships: Junior B Singles: Niall Doherty (O’Loughlin’s) defeated Dan Breen. In the Masters B/C Doubles Pat Funchion/Paddy Fennelly defeated Sean Hogan /Simon Walsh (Windgap); In the Masters C Singles Final Paddy Fennelly Defeated Jim Dooley (O’Loughlin’s). In the All Ireland Semi Finals 40x20 U21D - Patrick & Peter Funchion (representing Kilkenny) defeated Sean Clarke/Aaron Burns (Tyrone). Congratulations to both lads who performed very well to reach the All Ireland Final and best of luck to them in the final against Fergal Collins and Darragh Hardy from Tipperary .Also best of luck to Patrick Funchion in his U 21 S semi final . In the Intermediate Doubles Semi-Final Brian Manogue (Kells)/Nicholas Anthony (Mullinavat) defeated James Brady/Patrick Clerkin (Cavan) in Armagh. Well done to Brian who we hope will avenge his defeat in the 2010 decider. Playing with a new partner this year it is hoped that Brian can become the first man from Kells to reach Senior Status in the small alley.
In the Juvenile County Championships: U10 boys: Kells had two pairs entered Kells 1 was Michael Prendergast & Simon O Dwyer and Kells 2 was Luke Hudson & Colm Nolan. Michael
and Simon played great handball but unfortunately were defeated by Goresbridge 11-6 in the tie break in the quarter final. Luke and Colm playing in their first competitive handball match started off very well against a strong Clogh pair but were defeated in the semi final. In the U 11Boys Doubles Daniel Power/Michael Power were unfortunate not to make the finals. In the U 13 Boys Singles Cillian Lafford and Brian Farrell competed. Cillian losing in the semi final and Brian reached the final but was defeated in the tie break by Peter Duggan (Kilfane) who regularly trains for the 40x20 in Kells. Both Kells players played well and will not be long before Brian is back in another final.
One Wall: The best of luck to Kells players Ger McGrath (Men’s A), Dan Breen (Men’s B) & Stephen O’Dwyer (Men’s C) who travel to the University of Limerick one wall tournament on
the 2nd of April.

AT THE A.G.M. OF THE IRISH MASSAGE THERAPISTS ASSOCIATION in Athlone last Sunday Nicholas Flavin was appointed as their representative on the Federation of Irish Complementary Therapies Association and also to chair their working group which is to draw up a new constitution and review its code of Ethics, Practices and Procedures for dealing with complaints etc.

THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST PENNANCE was received by the following pupils of St. Leonard’s School on last Tuesday 22nd March in St. Leonard’s Church, Dunamaggan: Emma Brennan, Siobhán Brennan, Dylan Carroll, Laura Davis, Conor Denny, Rachel Doherty, Ciara Farrell, Andy Hickey, Isobel Johnston, Amy Kinsella, Ivan McCauley, Grace McLoughlin, Ciara Mulhall, Shaun O’Keeffe, Tadhg O’Sullivan, Keelagh Sheridan, Darragh Walsh and Niamh Walsh. The following pupils of St. Eoghan’s School, Kilmoganny receive the sacrament in St. Eoghan’s Church, Kilmoganny on last Wednesday 23rd March: Gavin Cleere, Leona Drennan, Nathan Drennan, Ella Dunne, Colin Fitzpatrick and Kievan Keech.

10K SPONSORED WALK/RUN in aid of Services for People Affected by Alzheimer's in Kilkenny will take place in Stoneyford on 22nd May at 12.30p.m.. To Sponsor Participants or for Sponsorship Cards to take Part Contact: Ruth/Margaret 056 - 7771230

THE KILKENNY ICA FEDERATION trip to Donegal taking in the Aran Moor Islands and Clew Bay from Friday 27th May to Tuesday 31st May. Cost: €389 per person sharing. Open to both men and women. Further details from 087 - 9518384