Weekly News 4th July 2011

04 July 2011


THE ANNUAL PARKS TENNIS will take place on the Tennis Court in Kilmoganny from Monday 18th July until Friday 29th July. Children from 6 years to 16 years old are eligible to take part. The cost is €15 for 10 lessons. The lessons will be in the afternoons from 2.00 – 3.00; 3.00 – 4.00 and from 4.00 – 5.00 p.m. each day. For further details contact Eileen at 086 – 9843267.


 


MOWERS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT in Dunamaggan is now just over 2 weeks away. The Husqvarna sponsored event is an opportunity for Dunamaggan to show the world that a small rural village can successfully organise an event which sets a world record. Entries for the event are being processed at present and a display of the number of entries received to date is in a very prominent position at the G.A.A. grounds. It now registers over 200 entries and the organising committee expects this number to grow very substantially in the coming weeks. There are numerous prizes for participants with the first prize for participants a Husqvarna mower worth €3,000 and a field mower as a prize confined to clubs who enter 10 mowers. This mower is worth €6,000. Numerous trade stands and family fun events will be there for the day. It is expected that the day will begin with an underage hurling blitz between a number of club teams. Details are available from 086 – 7847002 or from www.rideonmowerworldrecordattempt.com. The event takes place on Sunday July 24th. The event is in aid of the Camphill Community in Ballytobin and Dunamaggan G.A.A. Club Development. This is an opportunity for anyone with a ride on lawnmower to be part of a world record and to receive a certificate stating so. Each entry will receive a 20% discount from a Husqvarna agent at their next service and also two complementary entry tickets. Thus most of the €50 entry cost can be recovered.


 


THE KCLR SUE NUNN SHOW IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE KILKENNY MOBIL LIBRARY had its outside broadcast from St. Leonard’s School, Dunamaggan on Tuesday of last week the 28th June from 10 a m. – 12.00 noon.. As it was a day of glorious sunshine in Dunamaggan the entire broadcast took place out of doors. Many of the locals who were interviewed gave great praise to the Kilkenny Mobile Library and the service which it provided to rural communities. Among those interviewed were Nancy Butler and Jimmy, the Builder, Walsh. Both of them are now well into their 90’s and Jimmy still rides his bicycle. The School Choir sang a number of songs and the tin whistle group gave a beautiful musical rendition. Phil Brennan, a former chairman of the Kilkenny Library Committee, outlined the funding of the mobile library and its expansion in the 1980’s. The outgoing Chairperson of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr. Catherine Connery was present as was local Councillor Matt Doran. The two hour programme involved several interviews of local personalities and representatives of groups active in the community including residents from St. Joseph’s Supported Care Home for the Elderly in Kilmoganny and members of the Shrughawadda Players. One of the highlights of the event was the arrival of Billy Heffernan on a Husqvarna Lawn Mower and his interview with Sue Nunn. (A Photograph is attached).


 


CEMETERY MASSES IN DUNAMAGGAN PARISH will be celebrated in Kilmoganny Cemetery on this Friday 8th July, in Kilree Cemetery on Wednesday 13th July and in Dunamaggan Cemetery on Friday 15th July. Each celebration will take place at 8.00 p.m.. Mass for those buried in the Village cemetery in Kilmoganny will be the Sunday morning mass at 9.30 a.m. on July 10th.


 


THE BURIAL TOOK PLACE OF EDWARD O’DWYER, BAUNREAGH in his native parish of St. John’s, Kilkenny last Wednesday. Edward known to his friends as Blackie died in his home after an illness. He is survived by his loving family to whom he was devoted including his wife Geraldine sons: Allen, Paul, David, Michael and Conor; brothers and sisters: Shirley, Tommy, Esther, Paddy, Jimmy, Tony, Pauline, Frank and Eileen, in-laws, grandchildren, numerous relatives and friends. With his family he moved from his native city to Baunreagh about two years ago and loved the countryside. He had a great love of playing darts and cards and enjoyed the craic which accompanied these pass times. He was a great pigeon fancier and had numerous racing pigeons. He also loved a bit fishing and shooting. His remains were removed from his home after prayers to St. John’s Church, Kilkenny where they were received by Rev. Nicholas Flavin, P.P. Dunamaggan, Revs. Sean O’Connor, St. John’s, Peter Kehoe, Knocktopher and Paddy Carey, Chaplin St. Luke’s Hospital. During the mass, at which the main celebrant was Rev. Nicholas Flavin, the family members read the readings, the prayers of the faithful, presented gifts and symbols. The music was provided by John Cullen. His burial took place in St. Kieran’s Cemetery after the mass. May he rest in peace.


 


CARMEL CAHILL, THE GLEN, KILMOGANNY died peacefully in St. Luke’s Hospital last Wednesday after a serious illness. She is survived by her brothers and sisters: Dick, Ramie, Alice, Margaret, Nelly, Judy and Teresa, extended family and numerous relatives and friends. Her remains were removed from St. Joseph’s Home, Kilmoganny to St. Eoghan’s Church, Kilmoganny on Thursday where they were received by Rev. Nicholas Flavin P.P.. The mass of christian burial was celebrated on Friday last by Rev. Nicholas Flavin. The readings at mass and the prayers of the faithful were read by family members. Members of the family presented the gifts at mass and symbols which reflected her life such as bingo book, wool as she devoted lots of time to crochet, eggs symbolising her love of hens and the outdoors. Carmel was a woman of great faith and extended a welcome to all who called. She was laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery with her family members who have gone before her. May she rest in peace.


 


THE ANNUAL MASS OF WELCOME AND CELEBRATION OF FAMILY will take place in the grounds of St. Leonard’s Church, Dunamaggan on Thursday 28th July at 7.30 p.m. The event is an opportunity for parishioners old and new to mingle, enjoy a picnic, music, song and a chat by the camp fire. Children are especially welcome.