In hurling news, Windgap Junior B drew with Ballhale in the all county junior hurling league, on a scoreline of 1.8 a piece , in Ballyhale yesterday Saturday. 

Meanwhile Galmoy/Windgap are out against Emeralds on Monday in the minor huling league. 

A quick informal meeting of all stakeholders is planned for Windgap hall on 31/3/15 @ 7pm.  All organisations and groups who use or plan to use the hall in the future to be represented. 

Highlights of Youth club activities for tonight included, a talk by guest speaker, Victor Young from Garryricken.  Subject of the night was a most engaging talk on sub aqua diving.  Diving equipment was provided for a hands on workshop.  

A hotly contested charades game resulted in a distribution of Easter eggs. 

Next day out is the trip to Avon Rí Adventure center in Wicklow, which is a free trip for members. 

The pupils of Windgap NS welcomed their grandparents to the Community Hall on Friday, 13th February for Grandparents Day. 
John & Marie O'Brien told the children about what life was like when they were growing up and gave some very good advice to their young audience. 
Paddy Walsh played some lively tunes on his accordion and led the children in a rousing rendition of the Rose of Mooncoin. 
The Parent Association made sure no-one went home without a cup of tea.  
Thanks to everyone who made the occasion such a happy event for all our pupils.

Well done to our 5th class students who painted a lovely Easter banner and to 6th class  who held a very enjoyable school assembly on the day of the holidays. 
They organised a colouring competition for the junior classes and a 'Guess the weight of the Easter Eggs' competition for the senior students. The winners were awarded an Easter Egg each. 
Also pictured are the winners of 'Student of the Month' and 'Gaeilgeoirí na Míosa' from each classroom. Although there were no eggs for these children, they can look forward to a night off homework when they return from the Easter break.

With reporters Cliodhna O'Shea and MArk McCoy

Cliodhna O’Shea, 6th Class
 
On the 25th of March at 2:30pm Windgap girls school camogie team played Ballyragget. All the girls were confident but a little anxious. The first half started off amazingly for Windgap with Aoibheann Holden scoring 1 goal and Cliodhna O'Shea scoring 2 goals and 2 points. The temperature was dropping and some girls were frozen from head to toe. Sontae Jackson and Cliodhna O'Shea left the match to go to the boy's match. The second half was tense but extremely cold. Aoibheann scored another goal. In the end the score was 4 goals and 2 points to 0 goals and 0 points. The girls were delighted and ecstatic that they were triumphant.

Hurling Match Report

Mark McCoy, 6th Class

On March 25th the boys school hurling team had a hurling match. It was an atrociously bleak and wet day. Windgap got off to a great start by scoring two goals inside the first ten minutes. Everyone was chilled to the bone, including referee Mr O`Halloran. Galmoy slowly got back into the match by levelling up the score. It was coming to the end of the first half with Galmoy were winning, but a late goal from Windgap saw them take a meagre lead to the second half.

The second half commenced at a fast pace. Windgap were the first to score with another goal from Jack Doyle. Galmoy threatened a goal but an immense performance from the backs held Galmoy off. The substitution of Karl McCoy made and instant impact with him scoring a goal. Windgap were now three goals up and heading for a victory. Shortly afterwards the final whistle was blown by the referee. It was a fantastic victory for Windgap and a disappointing defeat for Galmoy.

WINDGAP PARISH NEWSLETTER   22 MARCH 2015
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MASSES DURING THE WEEK
Monday & Friday: Dunamaggan: 9.30 a.m.; First Friday mass in Windgap at 7.30 p.m. 
Tuesday: Windgap at 9.30 a.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: mass at 12.10 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Home, Kilmoganny. 
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.  
Stations of the Cross will take place in St. Nicholas’ Church, Tullahought on Tuesdays and in St. Nicholas’ Church, Windgap on Wednesdays during Lent. Services at 7.30 p.m. ****************************************************************************************
ANNIVERSARIES: Ryan Murray, Roscon, mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun. 29th
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LENTEN REFLECTIONS: leaflets to assist you with Lenten reflections on the Gospel are available at the back of the church.
***************************************************************************************** LITTER PICK UP IN WINDGAP and approach roads on Saturday March 28th meeting at the lake 10.30a.m, a big effort to be made by all. Bags and gloves provided
***************************************************************************************** Windgap GAA club juvenile player (U6 – U18) registration will take place on Monday March 23rd at 6.30 - 7.30p.m. in the club meeting room. Registration is €25 per juvenile player, €60 for family membership with juvenile players only. The different items of club merchandise will also be on display on the night.
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HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES: HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES:
Holy Thursday: Windgap at 7.00 p.m.; Dunamaggan at 8.00 p.m.; 
Good Friday: Windgap at 2.00 p.m.; Dunamaggan at 3.15 p.m.; Kilmoganny at 7.00 p.m. & Tullahought at 8.00 p.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated during the ceremonies; 
Holy Saturday: Kilmoganny at 6.45 p.m.; Windgap at 7.45 p.m. & Dunamaggan at 9.00 p.m. *****************************************************************************************MASS FOR CHILDREN who will receive their First Holy Communion in May will be on next Sunday 29th March at 10.00 a.m. in St. Nicholas’ Church, Windgap.
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GAELIC4GIRLS RECRUTING: Gaelic4Girls has hit Dunnamaggin by storm, with 59 girls from Dunnamaggin and the surrounding areas coming to Dunnamaggin GAA grounds last Saturday (14th) to be treated to 60 minutes of great fun and coaching in Ladies Gaelic Football. This programme continues for another 7 weeks every Saturday from 10.15am to 11.15am. It is fantastic to see so many enthusiastic girls, most of whom have very little Gaelic Football experience, enjoying themselves. Gaelic4Girls is open to girls aged 8-12yrs and spaces are still available for anyone who would like to take part. Each player will be presented with a Gaelic4Girls t-shirt and certificate at the end of the 8 week period. The cost for the entire programme is only €8. For further details email dunnaladiesgfc@gmail.com, facebook Dunnamaggin LGFC or just turn up on Saturday morning
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FRIENDS OF ST JOSEPH’S HOME: Anyone who is interested in participating in the Friends of St. Joseph’s Home for the elderly, Kilmoganny is welcome to contact Liz Glennon, Manager at 051 – 648091. The aim of the Friends of St. Joseph’s is to visit and engage with the residents, support the Home etc. If the only available time you have is an hour a week or a month it is welcome.
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PLAYGROUND: Our playground is near completion but the site must remain CLOSED to the public until the grass surface has time to set.  It is extremely important that no one enters the site because if the grass surface gets damaged it will delay the opening. We kindly ask for everyone's cooperation so we can all look forward to using this wonderful amenity in our community. Thank you for your patience, Windgap Playground Committee.
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A PUBLIC MEETING of Windgap Community Alert will take place in Windgap Community Centre on Tuesday 24th March at 7.45p.m. sharp. In attendance will be Gardaí, Crime Prevention Officer and Representatives from Personal and House alarms systems. Please attend and obtain information on Parish Text Alert.

Congratulations to Margaret Purcell and her partner Sorcha Delaney clogh on winning their U.16 All Ireland semi-Final last weekend. They now face Mayo in their All Ireland next weekend in Kingscourt Co Cavan.

Also congratulations to Leinster Finals Team winners Sean Purcell, Padraig Foley & Jack Doyle U.12/13 team. Robert Culleton, Jack Hayes & Shane Cullen U.14/15 team and James Culleton U.16/17 team.