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On Sunday, 2nd March, 42 pupils from Windgap NS took part in the Peace Proms concert in The Hub, Kilkenny. The children performed as part of a 700 strong choir, backed by a 120 piece orchestra and under the direction of conductor, Gearóid Grant. The spectacular concert included performances by tenor, Emmanuel Lawlor and violinist, Patricia Treacy.
Windgap Tullahought Notes 5th March 2014 SEAN AND SHANE WIN US TITLES: Windgap Handballers Sean Foley and Shane Walsh were the proud recipients of USHA National Collegiate Titles at the 62nd United States Intervarsity’s 40 x 20 Handball Championships held in Raleigh, North Carolina recently. Part of an Irish team of thirty five made up from made up of nine colleges they delivered the country’s best results to date. In the men’s B competition Sean Foley representing UCD was made to battle all of the way after losing the first game 21-19. Having won the second 21-18 from 18-16 down, Sean took the title when he won the tie-breaker 11-7. The Clubs second title came in the last game of the championships at the North Carolina State University when Shane Walsh partnered by Alexander Sheehan of the Abbey side Club Dungarvan representing their college UL won the B doubles final. In another tight game it went to a tie-breaker after the pairs shared the first two games 21-7, 19-21 before the title was won by 11-3 against a Lake Forrest pairing. In addition the UL team managed to secure the runner up spot in the men’s team award, behind Lake Forest College, Chicago. The Irish side was made up by players from University of Limerick, Mary Immaculate, UCD, The Royal College of Surgeons, NUI Galway, Athlone IT, Queen’s University, Belfast, IT Sligo’s, IT Carlow and the Dublin Institute of Technology The games saw the defending men’s and women’s Open champions Martin Mulkerrins and Catriona Casey complete a-three-in-a-row in both Competitions. For Catriona it was a record making achievement with Martin hoping to accomplish a fourin a row, something never before seen at the USHA Collegiates when the 63rd championships take place in Portland in 2015. For all the players it was an experience to be proud of with new friendships between the Irish competitors and those from the many US handball strongholds that included. Minnesota, Michigan, and Chicago. FOOTBALL: After leaving the snow covered peaks of Slievenamon and the Comeraghs behind, the journey over Coppenagh Hill revealed fantastic scenery and more snow on the Blackstairs and Mount Leinster on Sunday as the local footballers made the trip to Graiguenamanagh to play the home side in the county junior league. In the game the home side had the best of the play in the first half and led by 0-5 to 0-0 at the break after having three goal opportunities saved by the post and two great off the line clearances by Windgap keeper Michael Power and defender Edward Cunningham. After having a fair deal of the possession in the second half against a resolute home defence the introduction of goal scoring substitutes James Ca and Paraic Whelan saw the game swing away from the visitors as Windgap full forward Aidan Mackey grabbed all of his side’s scores. The teams were Windgap: Michael Power, Shane Walsh, Ger. Purcell, Eddie Cunningham, Adrian Landy, Sean Foley, Emmet Landy, Cian Ryan, Darragh O'Shea, Conor Lonergan, PJ O'Keeffe, Peter Hennessy, Tommy Lonergan, Aidan Mackey, and Paraic Walsh. Sub: Jim Power. Graiguenamanagh; Ian Kavanagh, Sean Dowling, Brendan Foley, Hughie Flood, Seamus Kenny, Eddie Dowling, John O'Donnell, James Cahill. Thomas O’Donnell, Ronan Dowling, Eddie Walsh, Adam Kennedy, Kevin Canning, James Meany, Dane Mangan, Substitutes James Ca and Paraic Whelan James Doyle. The game was refereed by Paul Huntston. PURCELL IN GOWRAN PARK: The launch of the Kilkenny Hurlers Race Day in Langtons on Wednesday saw a unique occasion when three time all Ireland Senior Hurling winner and renowned horse trainer Kieran Purcell was part of the guest panel. On the night he was joined by Master of Ceremonies Kevin O'Ryan top flat jockey Joseph O'Brien, trainers John Shark Hanlon, Eoin Doyle, Kilkenny GAA County Chairman Ned Quinn and other special guests. The evening of racing and hurling chat included former players and personalities from both games. It was brought to a close by Kilkenny Hurling manager Brian Cody. The seven race card takes place in Gowran Park on Saturday next at 2.30 and it is expected Kieran will have a number of runners. Tickets are available from local club members. FULL IRISH: Work on the novel fund raising event on Easter Sunday continued over the weekend. The date for your diary is April 20th. CHELTENHAM FOR OWNING: A Cheltenham preview night takes place on Saturday 8th of March in Powers Pub in Tullahought at 8pm. The event will be hosted by Kevin O'Ryan from Sky’s “at the races channel”. Top jockeys Pat Smullen and Joseph O'Brien and trainers John Shark Hanlon, Trevor Horgan, Eoin Doyle and Phillip Fenton and other special guests. Admission is free on the night with a free €5 matched bet courtesy of Paddy Power for raffle participants and a Charity bet for guest panellists Proceeds of the event go to Owning House Retirement Village. HELP NEEDED: Windgap have recently formed a Youth Club for secondary school students and a Junior Club for primary school students (1st - 6th class). Both clubs have attracted a lot of members and unfortunately for now we cannot accept new member’s .Youth Club meets every second Friday night in the Parochial House from 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 pm and the Junior Club meets every second Friday in the Hall from 3pm - 4.30 p.m. We need your help! We are looking for leaders. If you would like to get involved working with the young people in your community and can spare two hours per fortnight we would love to hear from you. Please contact any committee member Committee: Triona Moloney, Mairead O Rourke, Lena Young, Helen Walsh, and Michelle O'Brien BADMINTON NEWS: Thanks are extended to everyone who supported and helped out at the badminton club table quiz held in Tullahought Community Centre recently. Prize winners on the night included Margaret Purcell, Rachel Phelan, Eamon Purcell, Sean Walsh, Michael Walsh, Martin Madden and numerous raffle prize winners. The local club juvenile tournament is progressing towards the final stages. RAMPAGE: The rampage of rural Ireland of the past couple of weeks has continued with more unsociable activity through breaking in and entering in the area in the last week. Amongst the most serious on the list was the number of homes robbed at the time of a funeral in around the nearby village of Grangemockler. CLUB NEWS: The benefits of the Sportsfield in Tullahought and the Hurling Wall were seen in recent weeks as scheduled training sessions in the very wet weather would have caused damage to the pitch’s playing surface. Great credit is due to the clubs grounds man Simon Brophy for its care and ensuring it will be in tip top condition for the playing season. SCRAP COLLECTION: The Hurling Club scrap collection has been extended to cater for any material that is to be tidied up and disposed after the recent storms. For further details contact PJ Egan 087 6810920 or Simon Brophy on 087 9893006. BRIDGE RESULTS: Winners at the Killamery Bridge Club card game held in the Olde House Killamery on 27th. January was: 1st Elizabeth Lanigan and Sarah Crowley. 2nd Noreen Hayes and Mary Lonergan. Best Gross: Margaret Comerford and Pat Arrigan. HARRIERS MEET: On Sunday last the meeting of Kilmoganny Harriers was hosted in Tullahought and attracted a large following on horse and foot. The hunting season wraps up with a number of Charity events. SPRING IS HERE: In recent weeks a migration of frogs took place towards the main breeding site in the area at the lake in Tullahought. To be seen at all hours some of the travelers were the casualties of passing traffic with yards of their destination. The result saw a heaving mass of croaking frogs, mating and producing spawn in the protection or the reeds over recent days. A protected and decreasing species their progress and evolution via the tadpole stage continues to be the highlight for the many visitors to the wildlife area. Nearby the snowdrops are in bloom and the daffodils are producing the flower bulbs, as all of the elements of the New Year fall into line despite the wet and windy weather. NOTES: Contributors and Clubs are invited to email items for publication with a name and contact number to windgapnotes@gmail.com by Sunday evenings at 6pm. For all the local news visit the parish website windgap.ie Windgap have recently formed a Youth Club for secondary school students and a Junior Club for primary school students (1st - 6th class). Both clubs have attracted a lot of members and unfortunately for now we cannot accept new members .Youth Club meets every second Friday night in the Parochial House from 7.30 p.m - 9.30 pm and the Junior Club meets every second Friday in the Hall from 3pm - 4.30 p.m
We need your help ! We are looking for leaders. If you would like to get involved working with the young people in your community and can spare two hours per fortnight we would love to hear from you. Please contact any committee member Committee: Lena Young , Helen Walsh, Triona moloney, Michelle O'Brien & Mairead O Rourke. If you saw sharks or smelled lots of smelly socks in Windgap last Friday afternoon... don't be alarmed Windgap Junior Club were meeting for the first time !! Great fun was had by members and .... leaders while we played a variety of games. Thanks Niall O'Brien for teaching us a really good game.... Future leaders Some of the older girls formed a group to discuss possible future club events they would like to see. Our next club will be held on Friday March 14. Pictured below are members of our first junior group . Windgap Tullahought Notes Feb. 25th. below SPRING IS HERE: In recent weeks a migration of frogs took place towards the main breeding site in the area at the lake in Tullahought. To be seen at all hours, some of the travelers were the casualties of passing traffic within yards of their destination. The result saw a heaving mass of croaking frogs, mating and producing spawn in the protection or the reeds over recent days. A protected and decreasing species their progress and evolution via the tadpole stage continues to be the highlight for the many visitors to the wildlife area. Nearby the snowdrops are in bloom and the daffodils are producing the flower bulbs, as all of the elements of the New Year fall into line despite the wet and windy weather. RAMPAGE OF RURAL IRELAND: The rampage of rural Ireland continued during the week with more unsociable activity through breaking in and entering in the area. Adding to the list of ongoing atrocities where residences were entered was the additional breaking of car windows where the crimes took place. Frustrated and worried residents growingly fear that it will end in a serious incident as the culprits appear to be known and continue to run riot. In the locality it is continually quoted that the reason they are not apprehended is that it is impossible “to prove it” or “pin it on them” In the most recent case a blue car is the subject of Garda investigations. FULL IRISH: Watch this space for a novel event on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the 21st of March. This year it falls on April 20th. A date not to be missed for your diary! CAMOGIE AGM: A good crowd attended the Camogie AGM in the Clubrooms last Friday night, with players, parents and mentors all taking an interest in the club. On the night that saw the year’s activities on and off reviewed by the Chairperson Helen Walsh and Secretary Ann Foley, the field clubs first Senior County title win when the side won the All County league. Also included among the highlights was the under fourteens achievements on reaching the county final and the Gathering. In addition Simon Brophy and the Hurling Club were thanked for the use of the facilities. On the Financial side treasurer Martina Foley reported that expenditure continued to be way ahead of income and it was agreed to convert the club accounts to online banking. The meeting saw long term Chairperson Helen Walsh step-down after giving sterling years of service in the position and previously as secretary. Officers elected were: President, Fr Nicholas Flavin PP, Chairperson Ann Foley. Vice Chairperson Matt Doran Joint Secretaries, Kathleen Purcell and Mary Byrne Joint Treasurers, Martina Foley and Elaine Dunphy. Elaine is also looking after registration. The Committee is Joan Gaule, Joan O Gorman, Eileen Walker, Pat Moore, Judith Phelan, John Bambrick, John Bergin, and Helen Walsh. The Child Welfare Officers are Eileen Walker and Joan O Gorman. The PRO duties are to be shared by Liz Jackson U10 to 12’s, Helen Walsh U14’s, Elaine Dunphy U16’s Eileen walker U18’s and Niamh Bambrick and Terri Mackey for the adult teams. A County Board delegate is to be elected at the next meeting. Trainers Pat Walsh and Dinny Gaule together with John Walker and John Bergin were thanked by all for the tremendous work and commitment with the senior girls over the past number of years. The club is looking forward to the coming season and welcomed the new senior manager Mike Wall. The juvenile trainers are to appointed at the first meeting. It was noted that due to changes at national level the payment structure for clubs is now changing and increased charges will be applied thus resulting in increased membership costs for 2014. U.S. INTERVARSITIES HANDBALL: A thirty strong Irish Intervarsity’s Handball team flew out at the weekend to play in the American inter Varsities 40 x 20 Handball championships in Raleigh in North Carolina. The side included two local Windgap club players Sean Foley and Shane Walsh representing UCD and UL respectively. Having been on the side that travelled last year Sean hopes to go another step this time after qualifying for the doubles final with Martin Mulkerins. Latest news from the games being played in thirty courts was that Sean and Shane who partners Alex Sheehan from Dungarvan in the doubles have made the knockout stages of their respective grades at the time of going to print. SENIOR CLUB: Windgap Senior Youth Club held their first club night on Friday night in the parochial House. Laughing could be heard around the village as the members took part in a number of games and also took part in making their own personalised mugs. Windgap Junior Club commences this Friday 28th at 3 - 4.30 pm we are looking forward to seeing all our registered members then. BRIDGE: Winners at the Killamery Bridge Club card game held in the Olde House Killamery on 20th. Jan were: 1st Pat Arrigan and Margaret Comerford, 2nd Mary Lonergan and Maureen Cantwell, 3rd Finoula Walsh and Peggy Vaughan. Best Gross - Helen Lanigan and Catherine Burke. CUTEST CUPCAKE WINNERS: At the Camogie Bake Sale Cupcake competition the winners were 1st Roisin Foley, 2nd Laura Foley, and 3rd Jane Walker. Highly commended were Niamh Doyle, Evan Doyle, Alana Dunphy, Emer Dunphy, Molly Walsh, Sarah Gleeson, Margaret Foley, Emer Smith and Ciara Smith. Thanks were expressed to all who supported the event on the day. GATHERING: The successful gathering of last year was recalled when all the Gathering groups from across the county were honoured for their work in organising the events at a reception hosted by Kilkenny County Council reception in County Hall on Monday evening last. At the event Windgap were represented by Kate Moloney, Tess Cross and Noreen Hayes who were presented with Certificates by County Council Chairman Pat Dunphy. LOTTO: This Weeks Winning Numbers were 7, 13, 19, 25 and Bonus number 16. The result brought a match three cheque to Shane Walsh. Next Weeks Prize fund is €4,950. Recent match three winners were Margaret Doyle, Eddie Hawe Michael O'Shea and also online player John Dollard. WINDGAP HALL AND DEVELOPMENT: A meeting between the Hall Finance committee, the Playground Committee and the Windgap Community Development Company to streamline plans took place on Tuesday week in the Clubrooms. FIRST COMMUNION: May 19th is the date of the 1st Holy Communion in Windgap and there is no Confirmation in the parish this year. CLUB NEWS: Windgap Junior Footballers collected their second brace of league points with a home win against Muckalee on Sunday. In recent weeks Niall Walsh lined out on the St. Kieran’s team who have qualified to meet Kilkenny CBS in the Leinster final to be played in Nowlan Park. FAUGHEEN AGAINST PYLONS: Following the meeting hosted by the Faugheen against Pylons group and the ongoing communications with the Suir Valley Action Group and the East Coast PAA (Pylon Alternative Alliance) along with the constantly changing feedback from Government ministers on the Eirgrid proposals the groups are considering contesting the forthcoming local elections in some areas. PEACE PROMS: St. Nicholas National School will take to the stage in The Hub for the third year in a row for the Peace Proms Concert with the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland, under conductor, Gearóid Grant. The Peace Proms concert will take place in The Hub, Kilkenny on Sunday, 2nd March at 8 p.m. Tickets are now available from Essaness Music Shop, Kieran Street, Kilkenny (0567765693) or from www.peaceproms.com. NOTES: Contributors and Clubs are invited to email items for publication with a name and contact number to windgapnotes@gmail.com by Sunday evenings at 6pm. For all the local news visit the parish website windgap.ie WINDGAP PARISH NEWSLETTER 2 MARCH 2014 **************************************************************************************** MASSES DURING THE WEEK Monday & Friday in Dunamaggan at 9.30 a.m. First Friday mass in Windgap at 7.30 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday in St. Joseph’s Home, Kilmoganny at 12.10 p.m. Tuesday in Windgap at 9.30 a.m. Saturday: Kilmoganny at 7.00 p.m.; Sunday: Tullahought at 9.00 a.m.; Windgap at 10.00 a.m.; Dunamaggan at 11.00 a.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Nicholas’s Church, Windgap each Monday from 10.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m. Holy Hour each Wednesday from 3.00 - 4.00 p.m. St. Leonard’s Church, Dunamaggan. ***************************************************************************************** MONTH’S MIND: Jimmy Murphy, late of Kilamery & California, mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun. 2nd. ANNIVERSARIES: James & Catherine Landy & St. Teresa Landy, Butlerswood, mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun 2nd March; Paddy & Statia Egan, Butlerswood, mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun 2nd; Avril Madden, mass at 7.30 p.m. Friday 7th. **************************************************************************************** TABLE QUIZ: A Fundraising Table Quiz for Kilkenny Camogie will take place on Saturday next 8th March at 8.00 p.m. in the Springhill Court Hotel. Tables of four cost €20. Great Prizes & Spot Prizes on the night. All support is very welcome. *************************************************************************************** WINDGAP JUNIOR CLUB: ITS HERE! WINDGAP JUNIOR CLUB IS READY TO HAVE FUN! The first club get together will take place at the Community Hall, Windgap on Friday 28th February from 3.00 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. Any person who has registered and not paid €10 registration fee should do so immediately to any committee member. A €2 cover child per child per club day is required to cover costs. The club will meet fortnightly. Club rules and consent forms will be sent to each registered parent shortly. Please sign same and return to any committee member by Friday 21st February. Committee Members: Lena Young, Helen Walsh, Triona Moloney, Michelle O’Brien and Mairead O’Rourke. **************************************************************************************** WINDGAP PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL will hold its next meeting on Monday 10th March at 8.00 p.m. in the Parochial House, Windgap. Please note change of date. **************************************************************************************** WINDGAP YOUTH CLUB: Have you an old sofa in your shed you've been waiting to get rid of ?????? If so ... Windgap Youth Club would be delighted to use it. Collection will be arranged in the next few days. Please contact Triona Moloney 087 7796435 or Lena Young 087 7789188 or any club leader. Thank you. Also reminder Windgap Senior Youth Club kicks off Friday 21st March . Looking forward to seeing all our registered members then !! **************************************************************************************** EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Additional Eucharistic Ministers are always welcome. If you would like to be a Eucharistic Minister or know of someone who is suitable please contact any member of the Parish Council or Rev. Nicholas Flavin. The dates of the courses are as follows: St. Patrick’s Centre, Kilkenny: Tuesday 11th; Wednesday 12th; Thursday 13th March; Ferrybank Parish Centre: Tuesday 25th; Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th March. **************************************************************************************** ASH WEDNESDAY: 5th March is a day of Fast (3 meals) and Abstinence (no meat). Masses and the distribution of Ashes will be as follows: St. Leonard’s Church, Dunamaggan 9.30 a.m.; St. Nicholas’ Church Windgap 11.00 a.m. St. Joseph’s Home, Kilmoganny 12.10 p.m.; St. Nicholas’ Church, Tullahought 7.00 p.m. St. Eoghan’s Church, Kilmoganny 7.30 p.m *****************************************************************************************LENTEN MATERIAL: (1) Lent Text Message: To receive a daily Lent Text Message text your mobile number to Ossory Adult Faith Development Group at 085 – 8313100 or e mail adf@ossory.ie or ‘phone 056 – 7753624: (2) Thought for the Day Booklet is available from Ossory Adult Faith Development at 056 0 7753624 or e mail afd@ossory.ie. The price is €3. ***************************************************************************************** THE MONTHLY HOLY HOUR for vocations with guided prayer and benediction will be held on Friday March 7th in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in St. Mary's Cathedral from 7.00 to 8.00 p.m. All welcome. ***************************************************************************************** ST. KIERAN’S COLLEGE NEWSLETTER: Copies are available at the back of the Church. Future editions will be available by e-mail. Details in the newsletter. ***************************************************************************************** KELLS SCOUTS TABLE QUIZ will take place on Saturday March 8th in Shirley’s, Kells. Tables of 4, €10 per person. Your support would be greatly appreciated. **************************************************************************************** |
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