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Windgap, Tullahought Notes August 10th 2014 With Jimmy Wlash. BEING THERE: Four games at different levels at three different venues enthralled local hurling supporters over the weekend. They included an amazing All Ireland Senior Hurling semi-final performance by two teams in a biblical style deluge and an extra time minor win in Croke park on Sunday. At local level it was an under fourteen lague final win in Ballyhale on Monday evening and a high scoring junior derby tie in Hugginstown on Saturday evening. At each commitment and skill was in abundance as the county senior and minor players dug deep to qualify for an All Ireland Final appearances, the club juveniles took a county crown and the juniors never say die attitude promised well for the forthcoming championship ties. COUNTY CHAMPIONS: A large crowd traveled to the Roinn "C" League Final that saw Slieverue and Windgap do battle at thirteen a side level in Ballyhale on Monday evening. Tied 1-4 apiece at the break after a good start, the local side took the game by the scruff of the neck to run out 5-8 to 1-9 winners. In a brrillant team effort the side was Robert Culleton, Niall O,Brien, Luke Ward, Jack Hayes, Aiden Culleton, Patrick Callaghan, Shane Cullen, Dylan Thomas, Jack Doyle, Darragh Byrne, Paraic Foley, Conor Foley, Christopher McDonald, Sean Purcell and Sean Dunne. Unavailble for the game was Oscar Yong. The scorers were Christopher McDonald 2-0, Conor Foley (1-2), Paraic Foley, Patrick Callaghan 1-0 each, Shane Cullen (0-5), Aidan Culleton (0-1). The team mentors were Denis Foley and Shane Doyle, GOD'S OWN PLACE: Overlooking the crystal clear, bright and breezy rural landscape of South Kilkenny and Tipperary on Sunday morning week, one was struck by a statement on the national wireless during the week, that Gaza, so much in the news, and so far away, "could fit in one twelfth of the area of County Tipperary". A quick glance at the records shows that the Premier county across the valley of the Lingaun River contains 882,398 acres. Bringing it closer to home, it was hard to imagine that 1.5 million people could very, very easily fit into any small corner of Kilkenny, that would include the area of the neighbouring parishes such as Callan, Dunnamaggin, Hugginstown and Piltown. Overlooking the mid summer multi-coloured patch work field, scene one could not even try to grasp how the entire population, young, old, male and female of the parish of Dunamaggin and half of Windgap parish or the town of Callan and its environs could be obliterated forever in a few short weeks. As the clock moved towards midday and a simple agenda of Sunday dinner, matches on TV, a glance at the paper, a trip to the beach or some other social attraction awaited, it was hard to believe that the future and lifestyle of the population of two small areas could be so many Worlds apart. In one strolling across the hills with skylarks singing high above, viewing luscious sparsely populated countryside that stretched away to the Comeraghs, The Devils Bit, The Comer Plateau and Mount Leinster. In the other where no semblance of normality remained as death and destruction rained on the densely populated parched landscape from the same crystal clear sunny sky. TITLE DEFENCE: The Junior Hurlers put their Iverk Produce Southern Junior Hurling Title on the line when they played Piltown in the first round in Hugginstown on Saturday evening. Having opened the scoring through a Matthew Enright point Windgap were quickly four points behind before their next score arrived. After going five behind, a brief rally saw the score at 0-8 to 0-6 before the Iverk men went on to lead 0-14 to 0-5 at the break. A feature of the first half play was well over half the scores coming from frees in a far from tough encounter played in fine conditions where a recent shower made fast turns perilous. On the restart a Piltown goal put them twelve points and over triple scores ahead and saw supporters looking at their watches and wondering would they get 8.30 Mass across the road to get a headstart for the trip to Dublin the following day. As conversations turned to both sides championship fortunes, it was all too clear that Piltown short five players to Windgaps one that the writing was on the wall for the local side. However the players and management on the field were not overawed by the challenge and a steady determined comeback saw Windgap outscore Piltown by 0-4 to 0-1 before the big push came. With his first touch substitute David Doyle goaled and with Tommy Lonergan netting a twenty one yard free, a flow of points saw the lead down to three. A surging run that took Phillip Lonergan into the large square at the Doyle Concrete end of the ground looked like a game changer before he was grounded. Whilst all awaited, a scrum developed and a free out was awarded. Moved quickly downfield a point resulted to stem the Windgap tide. Not to be outdone the side rallied again and were still going forward when just a single score remained between the sides when referee Tommy Duggan called time on a 1-22 to 2-16 scoreline. The side now plays Kilmacow in the fifth and final round of the League in Kilmacow on Saturday evening. For all the match details see Dan Kennys match report in the Sports Pages.. GUIDE DOGS BENEFIT: A benefit night for the Irish Guide Dogs will take place in Guinans Pub in Windgap on this Saturday 16th of August. It will be an evening with a variety of musical entertainment and a draw for a hamper and other prises. The charity assists with providing Guide Dogs for persons who are blind or visually impaired to help to improve their mobility and independence. Currently 85% of the charity's income for the service is got from generous donations from the public. All are welcome to attend to enjoy and support the event CAMOGIE: The under twelve girls played O’ Loughlin Gaels in the league in Windgap on Friday last. This game was a very close encounter and after a heartstopping last quarter Windgap were very lucky to hold on and come out on top. The final score was Windgap 1-2 to O’ Loughlin Gaels 1-1 – ‘well done to both sides’. Widgap Team: Cliodhna O’ Shea, Rachel Doherty, Jessica Enright, Ella Dunne, Roisín Foley, Tara Hayes, Emer Dunphy, Niamh Walsh, Nathania Jackson, Heather O’ Brien Aoibheann Holden, Emily Culleon, Maya Buijs, Sontae Jackson and Orlaith O, Shea. Windgap play their next match at home to St, Fiachre’s on a date to be arranged. The under 14's play in a semi final against Kilmacow in Kilmacow on Tuesday at 7pm. BAG PACKING: Thanks are extended to Dunnes Stores Kieran St, for letting the Camogie Club bag pack at the weekend, also to the club personel and parents who helped out and to the customers who supported it. COUNTY PANELISTS: Congratulations are extended to club player Niall Walsh who was a member of the extended Kilkenny minor panel who defeated Waterford in the All Ireland Minor Hurling semi-final. Best of Luck to Catherine Foley and Laura Walker in the up coming All Ireland Intermediate Semi Final. On Saturday in Dr Cullen Park. MATCH TICKETS: Thanks to the efforts of Simon Brophy and Eamon Doyle Club members had their intercounty championship game tickets collected and delivered for the various games. For the All Ireland Final the scarcity of tickets and the expected demand will be see the benefits of Club Membership come into play with only the club workers and Season Ticket Holders gauranteed a seat on the big day. DEFIBRILATORS: Defibrillator Cake Sale & Raffle: The Committee would like to thank most sincerely those who provided all the lovely home produce, those who donated prizes for the raffles, everyone who supported us on both evenings at the Graveyard Masses and all the people who helped in any way to make our annual cake sale and raffles so successful. The total raised was €1,249.31 which will be used for training courses and maintenance of the defibrillators. Winners of the Hampers were – Eleanor Phelan and Seamus Murphy. Among the prize winners were Eamonn Doyle, Kathleen McCoy, Wazzie Kenneally, Sinéad Phelan, Bridget Morrissey, Evan Commins, Ger Doyle, Molly Walsh, Catherine Barron, John Foley, Chrissy Cantwell, Clare Doran, Nicky Hawe. 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 Huge win for Windgap tonight in the U14's Roinn D League Final.... They have beaten Slieverue by 5.09 to 1.08. This was a remarkable second half for Windgap considering it was 1.04 a piece at half time. Well done to all ! Team Robert Culleton Luke Ward Eoin O Brien Aidan Culleton Jack Doyle Jack Hayes Patrick O Callaghan Shane Cullen Dylan Thomas Daragh Byrne Padhraic Foley Christopher McDonald Conor Foley Sean Dunne Sean Purcell Trainers Denis Foley and Shane Doyle Conor Foley 1-2 Chris Mcdonald 2-0 Padhraic Foley 1-0 Patrick O Callaghan 1-0 Aidan Culleton 0-1 Shane Cullen 0-6 (5 from frees 1 from play) Great team effort..with some great saves from Robert Culleton in goal!! Update from Jimmy Walsh in Kilkenny People 13/08/2014 COUNTY CHAMPIONS: A large crowd traveled to the Roinn "C" League Final that saw Slieverue and Windgap do battle at thirteen a side level in Ballyhale on Monday evening. Tied 1-4 apiece at the break after a good start, the local side took the game by the scruff of the neck to run out 5-8 to 1-9 winners. In a brrillant team effort the side was Robert Culleton, Niall O,Brien, Luke Ward, Jack Hayes, Aiden Culleton, Patrick Callaghan, Shane Cullen, Dylan Thomas, Jack Doyle, Darragh Byrne, Paraic Foley, Conor Foley, Christopher McDonald, Sean Purcell and Sean Dunne. Unavailble for the game was Oscar Yong. The scorers were Christopher McDonald 2-0, Conor Foley (1-2), Paraic Foley, Patrick Callaghan 1-0 each, Shane Cullen (0-5), Aidan Culleton (0-1). The team mentors were Denis Foley and Shane Doyle, WINDGAP PARISH NEWSLETTER 10 AUGUST 2014 **************************************************************************************** MASSES DURING THE WEEK Monday & Friday: Dunamaggan at 9.30 a.m. First Friday mass in Windgap at 7.30 p.m. Tuesday: Windgap at 9.30 a.m. Wednesday & Thursday St. Joseph’s Home, Kilmoganny at 12.10 p.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. ***************************************************************************************** ANNIVERSARIES: Brophy Family, Rossaneny, mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun 16th. ***************************************************************************************** ANNIVERSARY MASSES: When more than one anniversary is included at a weekend mass, those prayed for will be included in masses during the following week. ***************************************************************************************** THE TAX REBATE SCHEME Thanks to all who have returned the signed forms. If you have not done so as yet it would be appreciated if you could do so in the near future. ***************************************************************************************** THE IRISH BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE will hold a Blood Donor clinic in the Carraig Hotel, CARRICK ON SUIR on Tuesday 12th August 2014, from 5pm - 8.30pm and on Wednesday 13th August from 3pm - 5pm & 7pm - 9pm ***************************************************************************************** FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION 15th August is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses at the usual weekend times on Thursday 14th & Friday 15th. ***************************************************************************************** A PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT: (1) Thanks was expressed to those who have returned the Tax rebate forms; (2) The financial returns for 2013 were presented, current expenditure for the year exceeded current income by €3,409. In addition there is a Loan to be repaid of €25,000 arising from necessary repairs to the flat roof of the church and Presbytery roof. (3) The Christmas Bazaar & Parish draw were discussed. It was proposed that the books of tickets would be €5 per book of 3 with the prizes increased. Donations for the Spinner would be very welcome; (4) It is proposed to circulate a box containing the envelopes for priests and maintenance collection early in each year. (5) An update was given on the progress of the playground and the Community Centre. ***************************************************************************************** Defibrillator Cake Sale & Raffle: The Committee would like to thank most sincerely those who provided all the lovely home produce, those who donated prizes for the raffles, everyone who supported us on both evenings and all the people who helped in any way to make our annual cake sale and raffles so successful. The total raised was €1,249.31 which will be used for training courses and maintenance of the defibrillators. Winners of the Hampers were – Eleanor Phelan and Seamus Murphy. Among the prize winners were Eamonn Doyle, Kathleen McCoy, Wazzie Kenneally, Sinéad Phelan, Bridget Morrissey, Evan Commins, Ger Doyle, Molly Walsh, Catherine Barron, John Foley, Chrissy Cantwell, Clare Doran, Nicky Hawe and *****************************************************************************************TULLAHOUGHT HERITAGE WEEKEND: 29th, 30th & 31st August. Photography Exhibition of old photos will be on display during week-end. Anyone with photographs that could be displayed would you kindly contact Dick Walsh, 051 648178, walshtullahought@yahoo.co.uk. If giving photographs for inclusion in the exhibition please put your name on back of same so that they can be returned after the exhibition. ***************************************************************************************** THINKING ABOUT THE PRIESTHOOD: You are invited to an awareness morning on the Diocesan Priesthood in St Mary's Cathedral Chapter Room on Saturday the 16th of August beginning at 11.00 a.m. Deacon Rev Brian Griffin will give a talk on his journey to the Priesthood. No booking necessary. Further information from: Fr. Willie Purcell 0876286858 U14 Roinn D League Final : Windgap verus Slieverua on at 7.30 pm. Change of venu to Ballyhale !
TITLE DEFENCE: The Junior Hurlers put their Southern Junior Hurling Title on the line when they played Piltown in Hugginstown on Sat. evening at 7pm Update - Win for Piltown - 1.22 to WIndgap's 2.16. A great second half from Windgap with goals from David Doyle, and Tommy Lonergan from a 21 yard free. A penalty chance for WIndgap a few minutes later, instead produced a free out. Windgap chased hard, and ended the game within a puck of the ball from Piltown to finish 1.22 to 2.16. For full twitter commentary - go to https://twitter.com/WindgapGAA Windgap Tullahought Notes: August 3rd 2014 with Jimmy Walsh PLAYGROUND NEWS: The signing of an eight year lease on Wednesday evening between the Windgap Community Development Committee and the Diocese of Ossory will see the Development Committee transform a piece of waste unused ground in the heart of the social, educational and sporting centre of the Parish into a modern multifunctional playground suitable for all ages. One of the aims of the community based group since since its formation four years ago. in 2010 the higher level of the site was originally proposed for the hurling club dressing rooms now situated overlooking both the pitch and the new playground. In the cetre of a circle surrounded by the PICNIC AREA: The provision of two picnic tables at the lake in Windgap has enhanced the facilities for visitors and has proved to be very popular in the summer weather of recent weeks. SIOPA NUA: Following a visit to the "Counter Revolution" workshop held in the Horse and Jockey plans have been put in place to organise a Community Shop and Tea Rooms in the area. To be located in the Parochical House the shop is widely welcomed after a long absence of a convenience and grocery store in the local villages. It will provide Newspapers, Stationary, Stamps, Cereals, Minerals, Ice Cream, Toiliteries, Crisps, Pet Food, Knick Knacks, Cards and Sweets. Planning to cater for the many daily needs, it will include an ironing service, photocopying, and will supply Local Artisian Food including Fruit, Vegatables, Chutneys, Relishes, Jams, Bread and Cakes. TEA ROOMS: Tea in the Parlour will have a new ring at the first of its type in the area as the main room in the unused house will be used for catering, the serving of tea, coffee, delicious treats. In addition it will provide a rare enough Intranet service in the area as the paper is read and the cuppa is supped. Also catered for will be small functions, family groups attending funerals and anniversary masses etc. It is also hoped to have displays of local crafts and photographs on show. START UP: Hoping to provide a meeting point for local residents, the shop will be staffed by volunteers of all ages with any profits being re-invested into the community. To meet the local demands ideas are being sought by the organisers to maximise the attraction of the undertaking. These can be dropped to the parochical house, mailed to the local website windgap.ie or rang or text to Kate on 087 2050029, Tess on 086 2265558 and Noreen on 087 4186077. REJUVENATION: Located in the upper village one of the aim of the Shop Committee is to rejuvenate the area and link the whole village, where the school, hall, playing fields and lake are at the lower level on the main road, the church and shop at the next level and the local walks and Grotto at the higher level overlooking all. CALLING ALL CUFFES: Following a connection from Canada made through the Tullahought Tidy Towns website a request for information from the descendants of the residents of No. 1 Moore Street in Ahenny has been made. One of two streets in the gem of a village of Ahenny that nestles at the foot of Carraigadoon and was built for the workers from the Ormonde and Victoria slate quarries. It once had four rows of terraced houses, with one pair forming Vicar street that included the post office and creamery and the other Moore street. One terrace in Moore Street is no longer there, and the other is much shorter and still contains No. 1. The style of the village is totally unusual in the Irish Countryside as it was built on a copy of plans from a Walsh coal mining village. Back in the 1901 census No.1 was was occupied by the Cuffe Family and all information on the family would be greatly appreciated by Barry & Gloria (née Cuff) BENEFITS OF GARTH: Stories of family and friends reunions in the locality scheduled to take place for the Garth Brook weekend in Dublin saw many of the arrangements continue only for the venues to change. Many of them that saw reunions changed their venues and struck lucky from meditieraenan type climates when they headed for the West coast venues that stretched from Dingle to Liscannor to Donegal. GOD'S OWN PLACE: Overlooking the crystal clear, bright and breezy rural landscape of South Kilkenny and Tipperay on Sunday morning. one was struck by a statement on the wireless during the week, that Gaza so much in the news, and so far away, could fit in one twelfth of the area of Tipperary. A quick glance at the records shows that the premier county contains 882,398 acres, Bringing it closer to home, it was hard to imagine that 1.5 million people could very very easily fit in this corner of Kilkenny that would include the neighbouring parishes of Callan, Dunnamaggin, Hugginstown and Piltown. With skylarks singing high above the multi-coloured mid summer scene that the entire population of the parish of Dunnamaggin and half of Windgap. TITLE DEFENCE: The Junior Hurlers put their Southern Junior Hurling Title on the line when they play Piltown in the first round on Saturday. Owing to lack of numbers the Junior "B" side have given a walk over in the Joe Walsh Cup competition. HURLING ON: On a contrasting weekend of weather for hurling the juvenieles of the county hurled through the cntinous downpour at the Finals weekend of the Lisdowney sevens displaying skill, speed and dedication on finals day . The following day in brighteer and more pleasant weather conditions more teams paraded in Callan before playing at least three games apiece on four pitches in Callan whilst a couple of miles away in the parish of Dunnamaggin old and young hurled there way across country Cuchculainn like like in a long puck competition from Baurscoop to Kilmoganny. CLUB NEWS: LIning out at under nine level in the John Lockes tournament were Conor Doyle, Jack O'Shea, Matej Dollard, Noah O'Shea, James Purcell, Cian O'Rourke, Evan Doyle, Paddy Fleming, Eoin O'Shea, George Culleton and Ronan O'Brien. In Hugginstown on Saturday evening the Junior "B" side after a brave performance exited the championship. Hit by injuries, emigration and holidays side led 0-8 to 0-4 at the break. Tied at 0-8 ten minutes into the second half, two further points had back in fromnt before a late Shamrocks rally saw them were outscore the locals by 0-10 to 0-3 after the break to see them progress on a 0-14 to 0-11 scoreline. The Windgap side and scorers were was Paul McKenna, Pa Moore,Paraic Walsh, Darren Walsh, Adrian Landy, Sean Foley (0-1), Vincent Landy, Peter Hennessey (0-1), Gerard Purcell, Gary Lyons, Emmet Landy (0-7 frees), Michael Power (0-1), Paul Comerford, James Murray (0-1), David Doyle. Subs Noel Power and PJ Barron. Parents of Windgap, Marie Hayes O'Shea and Barbara Power would like to invite you and your children to a short meeting on Tuesday 12th August at 5pm in the Community Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to consult with the children, themselves. We hope to find out what exactly the kids want in their playground. We won't keep you too long, we just want 20 to 30 minutes of your time. Please do come along, if you can. Your input, and that of your children is valuable to us. We appreciate all your support so far in this long, and sometimes, arduous process. We look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday. South Junior Hurling Champions Windgap put their Divisional title on the line when they play Piltown in Mullinavat on Sat. evening at 7pm
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