Weekly News 2nd March 2015

02 March 2015

THE PAT WALSH MEMORIAL
COMMITTEE which organises the annual Easter Sunday
Parade in Dunamaggan is planning for the 1916 Parade. It is panned to have a
weekend of celebrations and commemorations during the Easter weekend of 1916.
During the past years the only Easter Parade held in Co. Kilkenny has been in Dunamaggan.
It is hoped that the 1916 Easter Celebrations and commemorations will re-enact
life in Dunamaggan of 100 years ago. This will be done through photographic
exhibitions, displays of machinery of the time, commemoration of the Great War
of 1914 – 1918 and locals who participated in it, the development of the
Volunteer movement which lead to the War of Independence, dress of the time,
how the village has changed, drama, song and music as well as pass times of the
period. Anyone with ideas is asked to contact any member of the committee or
attend the next meeting on Tuesday 24th March in St. Leonard’s Hall.
The members of the committee are: Eddie Ryan, John Kelly, Seamus Kelly, Joe
Sheridan, Eugene O’Donovan, Matt Doran, Aidan Farrell, Phil Brennan, Tom
O’Shea, Noel McDonald, Ned Kirwan, John Holden, Ray Cody, Tom Phelan, Mary
Moylan, Eilish Holden and Nicholas Flavin.


PARISH NEWSLETTER CLICK HERE!!!



KILOMOGANNY BRIDGE CLUB: The results of the competition on 25th February are as
follows: 1st: Paul Tomsett & David Sutton; 2nd Carmel
O’Sullivan & Eimear Wallace; 3rd Nellie Lahart & Elizabeth
Lanigan. Bridge takes place on each Wednesday at 8.00 p.m. in St. Eoghan’s
Centre, Kilmoganny. Visitors are always welcome.



THE DUNNA DASH: On Sunday last 1st March on a blustery and wet
afternoon the Dunna Dash 5 km Family Fun Run in aid of St. Leonard’s National
School took place. 194 entrants took to the start and completed the 5 km race.
First runner home was local athlete Rory Lodge in a new course record of 17
minutes 32 seconds and he took first juvenile place. Second finisher was John
Moran in 19 minutes 58 seconds and he took first Male prize. Donna Dowling was
the first female to cross the line in 22 minutes 55 seconds. All juveniles who
completed the course received a medal at the finish and to see the children’s
happy faces as they crossed the line was worth everything. A huge thank you to
all the volunteers on the day without whom the race could not have been
possible and to all who helped in anyway in making the race a success.


 


KELLS HANDBALL: In the County 40 x 20
championships in the Masters B Singles Pat Funchion (Kells) lost out to John
Duggan (Galmoy); in the Masters C Singles Joe Anthony (Mullinavat) got a
walkover from Paddy Fennelly (Kells); in the Senior Doubles Ger & Nicholas
Anthony (Mullinavat) defeated  Brendan
& Diarmuid Burke (Kells); in the Intermediates Singles Anthony Martin
(Kells) lost out to Kirk Greene (O’Loughlin’s); in the Senior Singles Peter
Funchion (Kells) got a walkover from Michael Walsh (Talbot’s Inch). In the Juvenile Leinster 40 x 20 championship in
Girls U 13 Doubles Olivia O’Mahony / Meg Ryan (Kells)
were defeated by Ailbeth Curran / Niamh Miller (Wexford);
in the Boys U 14 Singles Daniel Farrelly (Meath)
defeated Dylan Crehan (Kells) and in the Boys U 15 Singles Eoin Brennan (Kells) defeated Jack O'Brien (Offaly). In the Senior Open Singles Peter Funchion (Kells)
got a walkover from Colm Jordan (Cork) and defeated C. J.  Fitzpatrick (Limerick) in the 3rd
game and is now into the
last 12 of the competition.


 


DUNAMAGGAN GAA CLUB The Annual GAA presentations were held on Saturday last. First up were the Juvenile presentations in St. Leonard’s Hall Dunnamaggin on Saturday afternoon. The trophy table was full as the achievements of the Juvenile club were exceptional once again. First up to receive their awards from County stars David Herity and William Phelan were the local representatives on the Community Games team which won the County Final and were beaten in Leinster semifinal. This was followed by a Special presentation to Ian Walsh by club chairman John Fitzpatrick for playing on the Victorious U 14 Kilkenny Team that won the Tony Forristal Cup. Then the all-conquering U 14 team received their medals for the Four Titles they won during the year, Hurling League, Roinn A tier B hurling championship and Football Championship and Football League. The last awards of the afternoon were given to the U 16 team who were crowded Hurling Tier champions last year. Well done to all on their success last year and best wishes for the coming year.


The Adult awards were presented later on Saturday night in Townsend's Dunnamaggin. First up to get their medals were the U 21 hurlers who were crowned southern champions last year. This was followed by presentations to Michael Cody, William Phelan and David Herity who were on winning All-Ireland teams this year. David Herity was given an additional presentation from the club to mark his retirement from the Kilkenny panel. On accepting the award David spoke passionately about what it means to hurl for Kilkenny and what the club means to him. Club Chairman, John Hickey, then presented the Clubman of the year award to the family of the late Dick O'Keeffe who was a tireless worker and supporter of the club right up until the time of his sudden death. The Last award of the night was hurler of the year and it went to Paddy Delaney a very deserving award for the determination and passion Paddy displayed while playing for Dunnamaggin this year.


For Photos of the Juvenile Presentations plaese click here:- Juvenile Presentations 2015


 


CAMOGIE CLUB AGM: Windgap Camogie Club, which has a large membership of Dunamaggan
ladies, held its A.G.M on Friday last. Chairperson, Ann Foley, thanked
everyone involved in camogie in Windgap for their hard work and dedication in
2014. She also thanked Windgap G.A.A. for the use of the grounds and club rooms
throughout the year. She thanked the trainers, players and members for their
commitment to the club. Catherine Foley was congratulated on her Soaring Star
Award also Pat Foley was congratulated on his appointment as selector to
the county under 14 team. There was a minutes silence for all deceased members
and friends of the club. The following officers were elected for the coming
year President. Fr Nicholas Flavin P.P., Chairperson Ann Foley, Vice
Chairperson Matt Doran, Secretaries Mary Byrne & Kathleen Purcell. Treasurer
Martina Foley. Registrar Elaine Purcell, Child Welfare Officers Eileen Walker and
Joan O'Gorman. On next Sunday March 8th Windgap Camogie Club is
holding its registration day from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in the GAA club
rooms in Windgap. In addition the Club is holding a cup-cake competition with lovely
prizes for the best cupcake on the day so let the baking commence.