Weekly News 23rd Feb 2015

THE SHRUGHAWADDA PLAYERS staging of Martin McDonagh’s The
Cripple of Inishmaan in St. Eoghan’s Centre, Kilmoganny was another
outstanding achievement. The play was once again directed by Michael Dowling
whose casting, directing and stage setting was once again of the highest
calibre. Three thespians made their debut in this play for the Shrughawadda
Players. The play commenced with veteran of the stage, Biddy Hawe as Kate, and
Claire O’Neill, who was making her debut as Eileen on stage. Both of them were
aunts of the Cripple, Billy played by Pete Dunne. Both ladies were naturals in
their roles and demonstrated their tremendous acting abilities. Pete Dunne as
Billy had a difficult role, especially in scene 7 when he was the only person
on stage for the whole scene. Once again he demonstrated his tremendous range
of acting talent with an outstanding performance. Martin O’Shea as
Johnnpateenmike, the news gatherer, was a natural in the role with a great
stage presence. Debutants Keith Fitzpatrick as Bartley and Amy Murphy as Helen
were both outstanding for such youthful thespians. Keith one of the youngest if
not the youngest person to stride the boards for the Shrughawadda Players performed
like a veteran and Amy was outstanding in every aspect of her acting, her
movements and laughter were superb. Caroline Doran as the Mammy gave a vintage
performance and Willie Kearney as the Doctor fitted the role perfectly. The
make-up was of the highest standard as was Sheila Wood’s set design who was
assisted by Ken Woods. Alycia Kearney and Jackie Kenneally once again ensured
that the stage management and co-ordination was of the highest standard. Ciaran
Moore once again ensured that the lighting was spot on and Willie Kearney must
be complimented for the set building. Thus the twelfth presentation by the
Shrughawadda Players in less than ten years built on their previous experiences
and has once again shown that they are one of the leading amateur acting
groups. They performed to full houses each evening and it is expected that
their next performance will again be of the highest quality.

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KELLS HANDBALL: In the County Juvenile 40 x 20
tournament representing Kells in the U 10 singles were Adam O’Sullivan, Joseph
Prendergast, Sal Ryan and Sonya Stanley and in the U 11 singles were Emmet
Nolan, Jim Power, Ava Murphy and Orla Buckley. Even though they didn’t win the
finals, they all played well and enjoyed the experience. In the 2^nd level colleges All Ireland Semi-final in Junior
Singles Eoin Brennan (St. Kieran’s College and Kells HBC) was defeated by
Darragh Canavan (Ballygawley). Hard luck to Eoin. In the quarter finals of the Juvenile
Leinster 40 x 20 championships in Boys U 14 singles Dylan Crehan (Kells)
defeated Jamie Muddiman (Kildare) in two games and in the Boys U 15 Singles
Eoin Brennan (Kells) defeated Cillian Hogan (Kildare) also in two games. In the
Adult Leinster 40 x 20 championships in the semi-final of the E Masters B
Doubles Pat Funchion/Paddy Fennelly (Kells) defeated Tom Byrne/Jimmy Dunne
(Wexford) but lost out in the final to Richie Culleton/John Bail (Wexford); in
the final of the Ladies Junior B Doubles  Kirsty Maher (Kells)/Denise Love (Clogh)  defeated Aishling Maher/Aileen Hennessy
(Clogh) and in the Leinster final of the Intermediate Doubles Brendan Burke (Kells)/Ciaran Neary
(Talbot’s Inch)  defeated Ian
Griffin/Adrian Benson (Dublin).

DUNAMAGGAN GAA CLUB Annual Presentations will take place on this Saturday 28^th February. First
up will be the Juvenile presentations which will take place in
St. Leonard’s Hall at 3.00 p.m.
Then that night in Townsend’s, Dunnamaggin at 9.00 p.m. the adult awards will be
presented. These include the U 21 medals, hurler of the year, club person of
the year, and all-Ireland winners. Please attend to show your support.

ANN MURPHY, late of Ballintee, Dunamaggan was laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery
on last Wednesday. She died peacefully in the care of the staff of St.
Columba’s Hospital, Thomastown on Monday 16^th. She is survived by
her sons Richard and Pat, her daughters Bridget and Margaret, her brothers
Billy and Jimmy, her sisters Eileen Kathy, Bridgie, Mary and Patricia, her
grandchildren, in-laws relatives and friends. Her remains were received at St.
Leonard’s Church, Dunamaggan by Rev. Nicholas Flavin on Tuesday evening. The
mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Ash Wednesday at 2.00 p.m. by Rev.
Nicholas Flavin with concelebrant Rev. Liam Cassin. The prayers of the faithful
and readings were read by family members and members of the family presented
symbols and gifts. Anne, who was a native of Inistiogue, lived for over 50
years in Ballintee since her marriage to the late Tommy who died almost seven
years ago. In recent years Anne was a patient in St. Columba’s Hospital,
Thomastown. The family expressed their thanks to the staff of the hospital for
the great care they showed to Anne during her illness. May she rest in peace.

THE HISTORY OF DUNAMAGGAN next meeting will take place in St. Eoghan’s Centre on Tuesday next
3^rd March at 8.00 p.m. The material so far submitted is being edited
and any new material should be submitted as soon as possible. All are welcome
to attend the meeting.

PROGRESSIVE 25’S will be held as usual in St. Eoghan’s Centre, Kilmoganny on Sunday
evenings at 8.30 p.m. New participants are always very welcome. The monthly
game in Guinan’s, Windgap in aid of Windgap GAA takes place on this Friday at
9.00 p.m.

WINDGAP CAMOGIE CLUB which has a large membership from Dunamaggan Parish will hold their
A.G.M. on this Friday 27^th February in the GAA Club Rooms in Windgap
at 8.00 p.m. All those interested in Camogie are invited to attend.