Kilmacoliver School in Tullahought village closed its door to pupils in 1973 and pupils were transferred to Windgap.  As part of the Gathering a reunion of all past pupils was held in conjunction with Heritage week.   The Festival was officially opened on Friday evening mass was celebrated in Tullahought Church. 

It was followed by the opening of the community centre photographic exhibition and unveiling of a commemorative lectern at Kilmacoliver Community Centre by incoming Glanbia CEO Siobhan Talbot, a past pupil Kilmacoliver School at 9.30pm.

The celebrations ended with a traditional music session, song and storytelling at the community centre.

Pictures courtesy of Lean Power :
https://www.facebook.com/lena.power.5?ref=ts&fref=ts

On Sunday, the old forge in Tullahought featured a wonderful demonstration and talk on restoration of wrought iron gates in old forge, by Mr. Shem Caulfield. This event was  Heritage Council sponsored project.  

Thanks a lot to Photographer Ger Doyle for sharing the pictures. 

Lucozade Sport Club Crusade is back and this time it's even better! WIndgap Hurling Club and WIndgap Camogie Club are asking you to collect Lucozade sport/sport live bottle caps in order to get some free training gear/kits/equipment. Collection bag in clubrooms
https://lucozadesport.ie/

Not tonights game, but the Junior B win from last Sunday. - Courtesy of the Kilkenny people - Support your local Newspaper !
Windgap let rip
Published on the
24 August 
2013 
14:22

In Rice Park on Sunday, resurgent Windgap carried too much powder for a hard-trying Carrickshock in a junior hurling ‘B’ game that was very ordinary.

Windgap opened in whirlwind fashion and had five unanswered points on the ’board by the 7th minute. They enhance their position with some 14 points registered by the break.

Carrickshock could muster but four such scores in response. With Peter Hennessy and William Phelan dominating proceedings at midfield, life for the Carrickshock forwards was tough - there simply was never enough ball to work with.

On the contra side, the Windgap forwards could not fail to impress, such was the frequency and quality of ball enjoyed. Consequently the likes of Steven Purcell, Michael Power, Gary Lyons, Tom Lonergan were bush running up scores.

The second half was a facsimile of the first with no let up in the supply going Windgap’s way. In fact a candidate for goal of the year was flashed to the net by Pauric Walsh, who came from nowhere to double on a cross, hip high, to the net from a superbly struck cross shot from Michael Power.

Carrickshock did get a late consolation goal from Seanie gibbons, but its scopring only served as a respectability conduit to a fast decreasing cause.

Nial Walsh was an excellent goalkeeper for Windgap. Pa Moore, Shane WalshDarragh O’Shea, and Eddie Cunningham were excellent, and the rest have already been mentioned.

For Carrickshock, they had capable triers in Eamonn Phelan, Nicky Murphy, Tommy Hearne, Dan O’Brien, Seanie Gibbons, and Larry O’Shea.

Scorers: Windgap - Pauric Walsh (1-2); Peter Hennessy (0-4, two 65s’);Tom Lonergan (0-4, two frees); Gary Lyons (0-2, one free); William Phelan, Paul McKenna (0-2 each); Ger Purcell (0-1, free);Steven Purcell, Paul Comerford (0-1 each). Carrickshock - Dan O’Brien (0-4, one free); Seanie Gibbons (1-0); Tommy Hearne (0-1, 65): Larry 
O’Shea (0-1).

Windgap - Niall Walsh, Pa Moore, Shane Walsh, Darren Walsh, Darragh O’Shea, Ger Purcell, Edward Cunningham, William Phelan, Peter Hennessy, Gary Lyons, Tom Lonergan, Steven Purcell, Pauric Walsh, Michael Power, Paul Comerford. Subs - Brendan Power, Paul McKenna, Kieran Purcell, P.J. Barron.

Carrickshock - Emmett Dunphy, Chris Price, Eamonn Phelan, Nicky Murphy, PatForan, Edward Power, Dylan Halligan, Tommy Hearne, Aaron Roche, Dan O’Brien, Eamonn Power, Sean Gibbons, Ger Power, Larry O’Shea, Padraig O’Dowd. Sub - John Maher.

A Lecture by Dr. Willie Nolan entitled ‘Political Exiles from Ireland post 1848 rebellion with particular reference to Tipperary and Kilkenny took place in Tullahought Community Centre tonight.  A Traditional Music session commenced in in Power’s of Tullahought at 10 PM. On Sunday 25th August the program starts at 11am with the U12’s Mike Williams Memorial Camogie and Hurling Blitzes in Tullahought Sports field. It is followed from 1pm – 5pm by the Photographic Exhibition continues in Tullahought Community Centre. At 2.00pm: the agenda features Traditional Craft Demonstrations – knitting and embroidery expertise, butter making all in Tullahought Community Centre. It is then followed by a Demonstration and talk on restoration of wrought iron gates in old forge, by Mr. Shem Caulfield. This event is a Heritage Council sponsored project. 3pm: It is then followed by a Guided tour of Knockroe Passage Tomb by. It all concludes at 9pm with traditional music at Powers, Tullahought and Delaney’s of the Slatequarries. For all events Car parking is available and all areas are Wheelchair accessible. All events are suitable for children and everyone is welcome to attend.

Update:  A great second half recovery by Windgap !

South Jun SF John lockes 1-8 Windgap 1-10 (FT) 

Half time  score was John Lockes 1-6 Windgap 0-3

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 RICHIE GOES VIRAL: The now legendary local farmer Richard O'Gorman has gone viral across the World Wide Web with a video master class on "How to cook the perfect steak". Having being viewed almost 100,000 times, Richie is to be seen in his entire splendour frying up a rump from the “Black Cattle” with some red onions added for flavour. Showing his previously unknown culinary skills, he outlines the process to seal in the flavour as he relates the mouth watering story of fillets and sirloin and the history and cost of the Roundy bullocks. Another of Richie’s passions can be seen in the background on the kitchen wall, as an unidentified hurling team hangs proudly amongst kitchen utensils and cooking ingredients. Based in Curraghmore Richie’s previously featured on a TV commercial promoting, "Aldi Ireland - Angus Beef" that also displayed the beautiful scenery of the area stretching away to Slievenamon. To visit the video go to “High Steaks by Richard O’Gorman”

From Kilkenny people with Jimmy Walsh

MEMORIAL WALK: A walk to the summit of Slievenamon will take place on Sunday 25th of August at 2pm in mempory of the late Joe Grincell and in appreciation of the excellent work carried out by the Carrick-on-Suir River Rescue.  Leaving from Kilcash at 2pm. Refreshmenst will be served afterwards. All donations will go directly to Carrick-on-Suir River Rescue.  Sponsorship cards are available from Eddie Grincell Tel no. 087 2539382.

http://www.clonmelac.com/newsportal.php?id=1618#.Uhivdhs3swY

Saturday 24th Aug 2013
Iverk Produce South J.H.C.


S/Final 6 30 PM Ballyhale John Lockes vs windgap 

Referee is John Bennan

On Saturday 24th August a Photographic Exhibition of old photos. takes place from 2pm to 10pm. At 8pm a Lecture by Dr. Willie Nolan entitled ‘Political Exiles from Ireland post 1848 rebellion with particular reference to Tipperary and Kilkenny will take place in Tullahought Community Centre. At 10pm it will be followed by a Traditional Music session in Power’s of Tullahought. On Sunday 25th August the line starts at 11am with the U12’s Mike Williams Memorial Camogie and Hurling Blitzes in Tullahought Sports field. It is followed from 1pm – 5pm by the Photographic Exhibition continues in Tullahought Community Centre. At 2.00pm: the agenda features Traditional Craft Demonstrations – knitting and embroidery expertise, butter making all in Tullahought Community Centre. It is then followed by a Demonstration and talk on restoration of wrought iron gates in old forge, by Mr. Shem Caulfield. This event is a Heritage Council sponsored project. 3pm: It is then followed by a Guided tour of Knockroe Passage Tomb by Dr. Muiris O’Sullivan. It all concludes at 9pm with traditional music at Powers, Tullahought and Delaney’s of the Slatequarries. For all events Car parking is available and all areas are Wheelchair accessible. All events are suitable for children and everyone is welcome to attend.