With Jimmy Walsh
DAFFODIL DAY: Plans to have one thousand Daffodils fluttering and dancing in next Spring breeze in Windgap requires all hands on bulb planting on this Saturday next November 1st at 11am. All welcome, bring a trowel or planting tool.
TOP TRAINER: Congratulations are extended to Tyrones Carl McCabe a teacher in St Patrick's Bearnageeha National School in North Belfast who co-trained St.Galls Senior football team along with Christopher Quinn to win their 8th Antrim Senior Football Title in a row on Sunday last. A staunch Kilkenny hurling supporter visited the area three years ago. As part of his visit Carl linked both Bearna na Gaoithes when he cycled from Windgap to Belfast in support of Suicide awareness in his school and community. On the way he traveled via Galway to meet up with his Naomh Éanna team mates from Omagh as they cycled from the home of St. Enda on the Aran Islands and traveled back to Omagh via Sligo.  After an overnight break Carl undertook the final leg to link up the two Windgaps/Bearna Na Gaoithes when he cycled on to his Belfast school known as the “Windy Gap” The training achievement sees four current County Football Champions in Fermanagh, Cavan, Tyrone and Antrim al trained by Tyrone men. 
PLANNING NEWS: To date no response or details have been received from DunoAir the Developers of the Carrigadoon Wind Park to a request at the public meeting held in the the Carraig Hotel for photos to show the visual impact of the turbines from the Kilkenny side of the Lingaun River that has been designated  
MC CARTHY CUP VISIT: Arrangements have been made for the visit of the McCarthy Cup to visit Windgap School on Friday 14th of November.
BRIDGE RESULTS: Winners at the Killamery Bridge Club card game held in the Olde House were Catherine Burke and Helen Lanigan, Best Gross: Gracey Landy and Mary Walsh, 2nd Moira Hickey and Peggy Vaughan. 3rd. Pat Arrigan and Margaret Comerford. 4th.Maureen Cantwell and Finoula Walsh.
DRAMATIC INVITATION: Shrughawadda Players Drama group in Kilmoganny are holding a meeting in St. Eoghan`s Centre,Kilmoganny on Tuesday 28th Oct at 8pm.
where readings for a new play will commence. The group would like to invite new members to join the drama group and state that no experience is necessary and everybody is welcome. For further details contact Alycia at  051-648118 or 087-6757490
ADVIC NIGHT OUT: A fundraising event on behalf of the AdVIC charity that works closely with the family of homicide victims will take place in the River Court Hotel on Saturday night the 1st of November. Music on the night will be provided by Bench Warrant. There will be no set cover chargeon the door and donations will be greatly appreciated. A raffle will take place on the night for great prizes. If you are unable to attend the event that is supported by the Whelan family in Windgap and would like to make a donation or sponsor a prize please contact John Whelan on 087 1252395
BADMINTON REGISTRATION: A registration evening for Tullahought Badminton Club took place in Windgap Hall recently. New members are welcome
ATHMOSPHERIC CONCERT: A Fundraising concert for the Suir Valley Action Group will take place in the Nano Nagle Centre in Carrick-on-Suir on Saturday November 8th at 7.30pm. An evening of great entertainment is promised in a truly magical and atmospheric venue.Entertainment by Hookery Jiggery, Breege Phelan, Brian Byard, Pete MacGowan and more! Also raffles and prizes. The evening will be a great opportunity to have some fun while we raise awareness and much needed funds for the fight against Eirgrid. Tickets €10 on the door. Anyone who'd like to contribute prizes for this event please contact [email protected] This is a combined effort between the Ahenny Action Group, Ballyneale Environmental Action Group and Faugheen Against Pylons.
PIONEER SOCIAL: The annual South Ossory Pioneer Social takes place in the Rhu Glen on Friday 14th of November. All members eligible for Gold or Silver pins are invited to contact their local branch members.
WILDLIFE: The autumnal season has seen the commencement of the migration of pheasants and birds towards fields where horses, sheep  and cattle are being fed. Elsewhere they are moving for shelter and roosting places towards orchards and mature ditches with crab apple trees where windfalls are also available. Also well on the way to supply seasonal sustenance are a heavy crop of berries on the black and white hawthorn threes with holly trees displaying  red berries almost three months ahead of their traditional Christmas time. 
BALLYNEALE HALL: A meeting of the Suir Valley Action Group meeting and AGM takes place in Ballyneale Hall on Monday 20th October at 7.30pm, All welcome. There will also be discussion and reports on the fight against pylons and wind turbines in the area including a report on the recenty county council meeting. Information on how we can continue the battle to protect our landscape, environment and community.
NOTES: Contributors and Clubs are invited to email items for publication with a name and contact number to [email protected] by Sunday evenings at 6pm. For all the local news visit the parish website windgap.ie

THE PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION in Windgap will be holding their annual Halloween Party in the Community Hall on Friday 31st October between 6.00 & 7.30 p.m.  The tractor run will be going ahead on Saturday 15th November starting from opposite the Community Hall. More details to follow.

 WINDGAP PARISH NEWSLETTER   26 OCTOBER 2014
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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. 
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ANNIVERSARIES: Laurence & Johanna, Purcell, Baunreigh, mass at 9.00 a.m. Sun 26th; Sean Ryan, Windgap, mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun 26th; Martin & Mary Burke, Knockeen, mass at 9.00 a.m. Sun 26th.
James Phelan & deceased members of the Phelan Family, Ballygowan, mass at 9.00 a.m. Sun 2nd Nov.
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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.
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*****************************************************************************************MASS FOR BEREAVED: A special mass for families in the Parish who were bereaved, especially during the past year 2013 – 2014, will be celebrated in St. Nicholas’ Church, Windgap on Friday 7th November. A cup of tea will be available in the Parochial House afterwards. All are very welcome.
*****************************************************************************************DROICHEAD FAMILY RESORCE CENTRE, CALLAN: Pilates: A chair based exercise class will begin on Monday, November 3rd and will commence for 6 weeks. The class will begin at 10.45am. Participants can enjoy a cup of tea after the class. The cost will be €10 for the 6 weeks. Please book your place.An Apprenticeship Workshop will be held on Weds, Oct 29th at 3pm in Droichead FRC. This information session will offer advice on the access route to all apprenticeship. i.e: Motor mechanics, electrician, block laying etc. 
A 6 week deep relaxation course (meditation led) will run in Droichead FRC starting Friday, Oct 31st at 11am until 12pm. The course will cost €10 for the 6 weeks.
For further information: Phone No: 056 7755660
*****************************************************************************************SAINTS RELICS: On November 1st in St Mary's Cathedral 500 hundred relics of saints will be on display for veneration.  Among the saints are Padre Pio, St Therese, St Dominic, St. Peregrine, Relic of the true cross, St Martin De Porres, Blessed Edmund Rice and many other popular saints. The relics will be displayed during the 10 a.m. mass on the Feast of All Saints for veneration till 12.00 noon
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OSSORY TIMES: The latest edition is available at a cost of €2. Please support this magazine.
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NOVEMBER 1ST Feast of All Souls is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses for the Feast Day are on Friday 31st Oct in Kilmoganny at 7.00 p.m. and in other churches on Saturday 1st November at Sunday times.
***************************************************************************************** COLLECTION FOR MISSIONS will be taken up as the second collection this weekend.
*****************************************************************************************SHRUGHAWADDA PLAYERS: The Shrughawadda Players would like to invite young men and all who are interested to join their drama group for their next production. Readings for the new play will commence Tuesday next 28th at 8.00 p.m. in St Eoghan’s Centre, Kilmoganny. If you are interested please go along they would love to have you.
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WINDGAP CAMOGIE CLUB are holding a Halloween Family Fun Quiz in Tullahought Hall on Tuesday 28th October at 7.30 p.m.. Lots of spot prizes and fun to be enjoyed. All are welcome. 
*****************************************************************************************THE PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION in Windgap will be holding their annual Halloween Party in the Community Hall on Friday 31st October between 6.00 & 7.30 p.m.  The tractor run will be going ahead on Saturday 15th November starting from opposite the Community Hall. More details to follow.
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DAFFODIL DAY: Saturday November 1st is Daffodil Day in Windgap, as there is almost 1,000 Daffodil bulbs to be sown help would be appreciated meeting at the lake car park at 11.00 a.m. and bring along a spade and gloves and work should be completed by 12.30 p.m.

DAFFODIL DAY: Saturday November 1st is Daffodil Day in Windgap, as there is almost 1,000 Daffodil bulbs to be sown help would be appreciated meeting at the lake car park at 11.00 a.m. and bring along a spade and gloves and work should be completed by 12.30 p.m.

WINDGAP CAMOGIE CLUB are holding a Halloween Family Fun Quiz in Tullahought Hall on Tuesday 28th October at 7.30 p.m.. Lots of spot prizes and fun to be enjoyed. All are welcome. 

U16 hurling competition final match for tomorrow, is now moved to Larchfield at same time 11.00 am.

The boys of Windgap National School boys took a trip back to their local Gaelic football roots, by  making the final of the Callan CBS football tournament on Tuesday morning .  Windgap traditionally a football stronghold, showed their pedigree with impressive wins against Callan, Gaelscoil Osraí and Kilmanagh.  The final of the "Build A Bank Football blitz" resulted in a narrow defeat to Windgap by Gaelscoil Osraí.  The boys football success allies well with Windgap Girls recent series of wins in Gaelic football. 

Highlight of the day was the presentation of medals by the great Colm Cooper of Kerry !  AIB were sponsors of the event. 

Windgap teamwas : Kyle O Callaghan,Mark Mccoy,Karl Mccoy,Sean Purcell,Eoin O'Brien,Niall O'Brien,Jack Doyle,Adam O Shea,Sean Barron,Eoin Freaney,Shane Houlihan.

 WINDGAP PARISH NEWSLETTER   19 OCTOBER 2014
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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. 
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ANNIVERSARIES: John Joe Egan, Paddy & Statia Egan, Butlerswood, mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun 19th; Kay Moore, Kilmacoliver, mass at 9.00 Sun. 19th.
Laurence & Johanna, Purcell, Baunreigh, mass at 9.00 a.m. Sun 26th; Sean Ryan, Windgap, mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun 26th.
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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.
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WINDGAP PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING REPORT: (a) The Deanery Pastoral Council intends to conduct a survey of Young people and their views in the New year; (b) The New Catechism for Adults is available and study evenings of the catechism it is hopes will be conducted during Lent; (c) You are requested to keep the door of the Church in Windgap closed; (d) Mass for bereaved families will take place in St. Nicholas’ Church, Windgap on Friday 7th November at 7.30 p.m. All are welcome; (d) Christmas eve mass this year will be in St. Nicholas’ Church, Tullahought at 6.00 p.m; (e) The sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated during week-end masses prior to Christmas.
*****************************************************************************************MASS FOR BEREAVED: A special mass for families in the Parish who were bereaved, especially during the past year 2013 – 2014, will be celebrated in St. Nicholas’ Church, Windgap on Friday 7th November. A cup of tea will be available in the Parochial House afterwards. All are very welcome.
*****************************************************************************************DROICHEAD FAMILY RESORCE CENTRE, CALLAN: Pilates: A chair based exercise class will begin on Monday, November 3rd and will commence for 6 weeks. The class will begin at 10.45am. Participants can enjoy a cup of tea after the class. The cost will be €10 for the 6 weeks. Please book your place.An Apprenticeship Workshop will be held on Weds, Oct 29th at 3pm in Droichead FRC. This information session will offer advice on the access route to all apprenticeship. i.e: Motor mechanics, electrician, block laying etc. 
A 6 week deep relaxation course (meditation led) will run in Droichead FRC starting Friday, Oct 31st at 11am until 12pm. The course will cost €10 for the 6 weeks.
For further information: Phone No: 056 7755660
*****************************************************************************************FUNDRAISING EVENT: AdVIC, a charity which works closely with the families of homicide victims are holding a fundraising event in the Rive Court Hotel on Saturday 1st November. Music is by Bench Warrant. There is no admission charge but donations are welcome on the night or for the raffle. Further details from John Whelan 087 – 1252395.
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OSSORY TIMES: The latest edition is available at a cost of €2. Please support this magazine.
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NOVEMBER 1ST Feast of All Souls is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses for the Feast Day are on Friday 31st Oct in Kilmoganny at 7.00 p.m. and in other churches on Saturday 1st November at Sunday times.

On Friday night, Windgap Youth club had planned to head to the activity centre in Kilkenny, but there was a swift change to indoors, due to the due to the dreadful weather conditions. A great night was had by the members and and leaders. First it was off to K Bowl and then everyone enjoyed a tasty McDonald's. Not bad for a last minute plan !!

Rachel

McCarthy Cup to visit Windgap School on Friday 14th of November