Weekly News 19th Oct 2015

19 October 2015

KELLS HANDBALL CLUB: In the Juvenile County 60 x 30 in the U 10 Doubles Cathal Buckley and John Hayes (Kells) were defeated in a great game by Eanna O’Keeffe and Cian Farrell (Kilfane). In the Boys U 10 B singles Kells participants were John Hayes, Cathal Buckley and Joseph Prendergast and in the Boys U 10 C singles were Sean Lawton, Ross O’Neill and Killian Tallon. They all played great games were unlucky not to make the final. In the Juvenile Leinster 60 x 30 finals in the Girls U 15 Doubles Kym Ryan (Kells)/Ava Brennan (Clogh) were defeated by Lauren Flanagan/Leanne Boland (Wexford); in the Girls U 17 Doubles Aoife Walsh (Kells)/Cora Delaney (Clogh) were declared the winners; in the Boys U 16 Doubles Conor Murphy (Kells)/Ciaran Cooney (Clogh) were defeated by Anthony Butler/Patrick Boland  (Wexford) and in the Boys U 15 Singles Eoin Brennan (Kells) defeated Colm Parnell (Wexford). Congratulations and well done on reaching the finals.


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HALLOWEEN C ELEBRATIONS: Its almost Halloween again and in the dark of night you welcome to the `ZOMBIE BALL` in Dunphy`s Dungeon, Kilmoganny on Sat 31st October at 9.00 p.m. Full Fancy Dress is required such as Witches, gouls and vampires etc. Prizes for best costumes and spot prizes galore. Enter the dark den and taste the homemade witches brew. Music is by the one and only Tim Chambers. Admission is only €5. Don’t miss this Thriller. You are all so very very welcome but thread carefully.


FREE YOGA CLASSES will commence on this Friday 23rd October in St. Eoghan’s Centre, Kilmoganny. The classes are from 10.00 – 11.00 a.m.


THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNERS will take place in Dunphy’s, Kilmoganny on Saturday 12th December at 8.00 p.m. Those who have booked tables are asked to contact Maura at 051 – 648252 or Alycia at 087 – 6757490 to confirm booking. 


ALEX’S CROKE PARK ALL IRELAND DAY: Through former Kilkenny goalkeeper and club stalwart David Herity, Dunnamaggin Juvenile GAA club was asked to nominate someone to carry the Liam McCarthy Cup onto the pitch on All Ireland final day recently. Alex Walsh from Burgess Court in Kells was the lucky member whose name came out of the hat and he was the first Kilkenny man to get his hands on the trophy on the big day!!
At 3.00 p.m., just before the teams came onto the pitch and wearing his county colours, Alex carried the famous trophy to a podium on the field which both teams raced past as they headed to warm up. Alex then carried the cup back up to the podium in the presentation area on the steps of the Hogan Stand. Well done to Alex for doing a great job and for representing our club so well on another great day for Kilkenny. (Photo Attached)


MENTAL HEALTH TALK: The health and welfare committee of the Dunnamaggin GAA and LGFC organised a talk on Mental Health in St. Eoghan's Centre, Kilmoganny on Friday evening last the 16th October. This was the first of a series of talks/workshops that the committee are hoping to organise. A special word of thanks to all who attended and especially to the two speakers who were excellent. Those who attended felt the talk was really good and beneficial on learning how to become aware of and maintain mental health and preventative measures which help avoid mental health problems.


DUNAMAGGAN MINOR HURLERS QUALIFY FOR LEAGUE AND CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS: The Dunnamaggin Minor hurlers reached the Roinn B county final when they beat Tullogher/Rosbercon in Mullinavat on Saturday afternoon last 17th October in the Co .Semi - Final. Dunnamaggin came into this match on foot of strong early round victories. The Dunnamaggin selectors were forced into a change in their settled team when earlier in the week their ever running midfielder Rory Lodge sprained an ankle while training in his school. Jamie McLoughlin came into the team to fill the vacancy. Dunnamaggin started the game very well when Ronan Coffey slotted over two quick points from play. This was followed up with a free from Morgan Thomas to put his team three up with only 4 minutes on the clock.  Tullogher were pressing hard and only for some alert goal keeping from Harry Walsh they could of cut the lead. This wakeup call lifted the Dunnamaggin lads and Chris Keane pointed to add to Dunnamaggin’s lead. This was followed up with a great score from Dunnamaggin. A well won ball from Luke Fitzpatrick in corner back picked out Chris Keane in the centre and he put it into the onrushing Ronan Coffey to finish it to the net with only 8 minutes on the clock. Morgan Thomas added another free before Tullogher got off the mark midway through the half. Jamie McLoughlin added a fine point from play before Tullogher pointed twice in quick succession. The Dunnamaggin lads were however on top all over the field with a huge work rate evident from all the lads. Chase downs, blocks, hooks and commitment from all were a big feature of this game. As the game headed towards half time, Victor Costello, who was covering huge ground, put over a great point. This was matched by an excellent point from Tullogher but as the half concluded Morgan Thomas stepped up with two points from play and another well taken free. Half time Dunnamaggin 1 - 10 Tullogher Rosbercon 0 - 04. Morgan Thomas started where he left off in the second half with two well taken frees. The Dunnamaggin half back line of Ian Walsh, Michael Cody and Darragh O’Keeffe were continuing to impose themselves on the game and fed Conor Hoban a good ball to opened his tally with a point. Then against the run of play Tullogher scrambled the ball to the Dunnamaggin net. Dunnamaggin however struck back straight away when Michael Cody picked out Ronan Coffey who turned his marker and headed for goal, he noticed Conor Hoban in a better position and Conor made no mistake and rattled the net and make it 2 - 13 to 1 - 5. Tullogher were however not about to go away and put a high ball into the Dunnamaggin full back line which was somehow scrambled into the Dunnamaggin net. They followed it up with a good point. The score was now 2 - 13 to 2 - 05. Morgan Thomas put another two points on his tally from frees before the constantly battling Tullogher yet again scored a goal when a ball in was pulled on in the melee and found its way to the corner of the net. Dunnamaggin were however to finish the game as strong as they had started when Ronan Coffey made no mistake when Roy Cullen won a good ball and landed it into him. Dunnamaggin 3 - 15 Tullogher Rosbercon 3 - 05. Dunnamaggin now meet John Locke’s in the final next week and they also meet them in the league final the following week. Panel: - Harry Walsh, Jack Crehan, Brian Farrell, Adam Fitzpatrick, Ian Walsh, Michael Cody, Darragh O’Keeffe, Jamie McLoughlin, Victor Costello, Luke Fitzpatrick, Chris Keane, Morgan Thomas, Conor Hoban, Ronan Coffey, Roy Cullen, Robbie McCauley, Nicky O’Shea, Eddie Dunne, Rory Lodge.


THE PAT WALSH MEMORIAL COMMITTEE at its recent meeting agreed (1) that the commemorative Christmas Card would be available within the next few weeks and it will cost €5.00 for 10 cards. (2) Anyone who has memorabilia which they would like to display during next Easter’s celebrations should contact any member of the committee; (3) It is intended to scan photographs which will be displayed in the exhibition in the near future; (4) The programme of events will be for two days and will include Drama, Vintage display, Remembrance of Locals who took part in events from 1916 – 1921, Hurling blitz and ladies Gaelic Football, Costumes of the time, Groups from the Parish, Treasure Hunt, Cabaret, etc. (5) The next meeting will now take place on Tuesday 3rd November at 8.00 p.m. in St. Leonard’s Hall in Dunamaggan.


MEMORIAL MASS: A memorial mass for the late Brid Cummins (nee Cody) who died recently in Canada will be celebrated in St. Leonard’s Church, Dunamaggan on next Tuesday 27th October at 8.00 p.m.