KATMANDU RECALLED: At the 1916 and the War of Independence commemorative exhibition that took place in The League House in Windgap Sunday the plans, history and details of the secret meeting place built into a cow byre in the troubled times in Poulacapple were to be seen.
Nicknamed Katmandu from the popular tragic love poem of the time written by J Milton Keynes about the time when the British Raj were in India and Nepal, It read........
There's a one-eyed yellow idol to the north of Khatmandu,
There's a little marble cross below the town;
There's a broken-hearted woman tends the grave of Mad Carew,
And the Yellow God forever gazes down.
In its local context, it was always suspected there was a meeting house in the area and despite extensive searches it remained elusive and acted as a safe house and meeting place that saw Eamon De Valera, Frank Aiken and Tom Barry being amongst the many who were thankfull for its safety.
Nicknamed Katmandu from the popular tragic love poem of the time written by J Milton Keynes about the time when the British Raj were in India and Nepal, It read........
There's a one-eyed yellow idol to the north of Khatmandu,
There's a little marble cross below the town;
There's a broken-hearted woman tends the grave of Mad Carew,
And the Yellow God forever gazes down.
In its local context, it was always suspected there was a meeting house in the area and despite extensive searches it remained elusive and acted as a safe house and meeting place that saw Eamon De Valera, Frank Aiken and Tom Barry being amongst the many who were thankfull for its safety.
BEE BOOTCAMP will be held in Tullahought Community Centre on Friday 6th at 2.30 pm. This program will last approximately 90 minutes and is given by the Green Bee education group who deliver the program to schools throughout Ireland. The children will learn about Bees, pollinators and how honey is made. It will include a walk around the area to find Bee habitats. This is an ideal opportunity for the local children during the school break, all are welcome.
CROSS BORDER MEETING: Following the publication of The Draft Tipperary Renewable Energy Strategy the local community and residents on both sides of the Kilkenny, Tipperary border are invited to a public meeting in Newtown School on Wednesday 4th May at 8pm.
It arises, as a result of the new proposal that the northern side of Carrigadoon Hill overlooking the villages of Ahenny, Windgap, Lamogue and Tullahought which has been zoned unsuitable for Turbines since 2006 would have its classification changed and will once again be open for Wind Turbine development. The timing removes the new focus of the area and the Leader Imitative to have the Lingaun Valley included and its historical sites as a key part in Bord Failte's new "Irelands Ancient East" initiative. The proposed area covers the wooded hillside of Carrigadoon over Ahenny and follows the ridge to include Clashnasmuth, Curaheen, and Rathclarish that looks directly across the river at the opposite slopes that are protected in the Kilkenny Development plan and would also be impacted by this development
The Tipperary Co. Co. Draft Renewable Energy Strategy can be viewed in their Clonmel and Nenagh offices and is also available on the Council website. The meeting is being co-ordinated by the Ahenny Action Group, Coshel Conservation Group, Suir Valley Environmental Group, Faugheen against Pylons, Ballyneale Environmental Groups. The closing date for making submissions is 23rd May 2016.
CAMÁN TO ABBOTSTOWN: The under twelve Camogie team have entered the “Camán to Leinster” event which will take place on May 7th in the new National GAA Centre in Abbotstown in Dublin. They will compete with seventy two others clubs from around the Province. They are wished the very best of luck as they are in with a chance to go on and Play in Croke Park in August.
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Congratulations to local player Denise Gaule and also Kelly Ann Doyle daughter of former Windgap player Gay and Noelle and the rest of the Kilkenny Senior Camogie Team on winning the League Final in Thurles on Sunday.
BRIDGE RESULTS: Winners at the weekly Killamery Bridge Club game played in the Olde House on Monday were; 1st Catherine Burke and Helen Lanigan. Best Gross: Moira Hickey and Peggy Vaughan. 2nd: Mary Joy and Mary Walsh. 3rd: Josie O’Gorman and Mary Lonergan.
KATMANDU RECALLED: At the 1916 and the War of Independence commemorative exhibition that took place in The League House in Windgap Sunday the plans, history and details of the secret meeting place built into a cow byre in the troubled times in Poulacapple were to be seen. Nicknamed Katmandu from the popular tragic love poem of the time written by J Milton Keynes about the time when the British Raj were in India and Nepal, it read……..
There's a one-eyed yellow idol to the north of Khatmandu,
There's a little marble cross below the town;
There's a broken-hearted woman tends the grave of Mad Carew,
And the Yellow God forever gazes down.
In its local context, it was always suspected there was a meeting house in the area and despite extensive searches it remained elusive and acted as a safe house and meeting place that saw Eamon De Valera, Frank Aiken and Tom Barry being amongst the many who were thankfull for its safety.
TIMES PAST: Amongst the equipment and paraphernalia of the era supplied by relations, historians and the pupils of Windgap School were lists of names of the families covering almost every townsland that were associated with the activities of the time. Adding interest were the names of those whose “bands of marriage were announced” and those who were born and wed with their sponsors and witnesses along with those who died and attended school in 1916. The historical event was organised by Kate Moloney and Noreen Hayes who provided welcome refreshments to all of the visitors.
PROCLAMATION AND WALK: Following the reading of the proclamation by the next generation from St. Nicholas school pupils Jack O’Shea, Sean Purcell, Zak Kennedy and Cillian Enright a historical walk of the village and grotto was led by Robert Duggan
HURLING NEWS: In the 2nd team leagues Windgap with their playing resources stretched further than usual on the bank Holiday weekend fielded teams against Barrow Rangers on Friday and Danesfort on Sunday. In both games played in Windgap, a number of former Windgap players rolled back the clock and donned the Red and White jerseys as holidays and third level projects impacted on numbers. Next week’s games see the side play neighbours Piltown on Friday evening in Windgap whilst the Juniors host Erin’s Own from Bagnelstown in the Cahill Cup at the same venue. A committee meeting takes place on Tuesday evening in the Club Rooms.
CAMOGIE NEWS: On Saturday the 7th May the Windgap Senior Camogie team are playing their second St. Canices Credit Union league, Championship game against Lisdowney - Freshford at a venue to be confirmed at 7pm. All support welcome. The Under 14's and a great win on Wednesday evening in Windgap when they defeated Kilmacow as the Under 16's drew against Kilmacow in their first game. The Under 10's have a blitz in Carrickshock on this Saturday 7th May.
GALMOY WINDGAP: For all the Galmoy Windgap news compliments of Jerry Drennan and Galmoy GAA visit https://www.facebook.com/galmoy.gaa
TIDY TOWNS: Roadside grass margin maintenance was the focus of both the Windgap and Tullahought groups in the past week.
LOTTO RESULTS: Numbers 10, 16, 18, 19 and bonus number 12 were drawn. Next week’s prize fund is €10,900. Tickets at €2 are available from any club member.
HURLERS DRAW: A prize fund of €110,000 including four cars is on offer for the annual Hurlers Co-Op Draw. Tickets cost €50 and can be purchased from any committee member or player or online on kilkennygaa.ie and selecting Windgap as the benefitting club.
NUACHLITIR: Notices for the weekend Masses can be emailed to [email protected] or dropped into the Parochial House by Thursday evening. Fr. Fergal’s Mobile number is (085) 8830756.
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 and photos visit windgap.ie
CROSS BORDER MEETING: Following the publication of The Draft Tipperary Renewable Energy Strategy the local community and residents on both sides of the Kilkenny, Tipperary border are invited to a public meeting in Newtown School on Wednesday 4th May at 8pm.
It arises, as a result of the new proposal that the northern side of Carrigadoon Hill overlooking the villages of Ahenny, Windgap, Lamogue and Tullahought which has been zoned unsuitable for Turbines since 2006 would have its classification changed and will once again be open for Wind Turbine development. The timing removes the new focus of the area and the Leader Imitative to have the Lingaun Valley included and its historical sites as a key part in Bord Failte's new "Irelands Ancient East" initiative. The proposed area covers the wooded hillside of Carrigadoon over Ahenny and follows the ridge to include Clashnasmuth, Curaheen, and Rathclarish that looks directly across the river at the opposite slopes that are protected in the Kilkenny Development plan and would also be impacted by this development
The Tipperary Co. Co. Draft Renewable Energy Strategy can be viewed in their Clonmel and Nenagh offices and is also available on the Council website. The meeting is being co-ordinated by the Ahenny Action Group, Coshel Conservation Group, Suir Valley Environmental Group, Faugheen against Pylons, Ballyneale Environmental Groups. The closing date for making submissions is 23rd May 2016.
CAMÁN TO ABBOTSTOWN: The under twelve Camogie team have entered the “Camán to Leinster” event which will take place on May 7th in the new National GAA Centre in Abbotstown in Dublin. They will compete with seventy two others clubs from around the Province. They are wished the very best of luck as they are in with a chance to go on and Play in Croke Park in August.
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Congratulations to local player Denise Gaule and also Kelly Ann Doyle daughter of former Windgap player Gay and Noelle and the rest of the Kilkenny Senior Camogie Team on winning the League Final in Thurles on Sunday.
BRIDGE RESULTS: Winners at the weekly Killamery Bridge Club game played in the Olde House on Monday were; 1st Catherine Burke and Helen Lanigan. Best Gross: Moira Hickey and Peggy Vaughan. 2nd: Mary Joy and Mary Walsh. 3rd: Josie O’Gorman and Mary Lonergan.
KATMANDU RECALLED: At the 1916 and the War of Independence commemorative exhibition that took place in The League House in Windgap Sunday the plans, history and details of the secret meeting place built into a cow byre in the troubled times in Poulacapple were to be seen. Nicknamed Katmandu from the popular tragic love poem of the time written by J Milton Keynes about the time when the British Raj were in India and Nepal, it read……..
There's a one-eyed yellow idol to the north of Khatmandu,
There's a little marble cross below the town;
There's a broken-hearted woman tends the grave of Mad Carew,
And the Yellow God forever gazes down.
In its local context, it was always suspected there was a meeting house in the area and despite extensive searches it remained elusive and acted as a safe house and meeting place that saw Eamon De Valera, Frank Aiken and Tom Barry being amongst the many who were thankfull for its safety.
TIMES PAST: Amongst the equipment and paraphernalia of the era supplied by relations, historians and the pupils of Windgap School were lists of names of the families covering almost every townsland that were associated with the activities of the time. Adding interest were the names of those whose “bands of marriage were announced” and those who were born and wed with their sponsors and witnesses along with those who died and attended school in 1916. The historical event was organised by Kate Moloney and Noreen Hayes who provided welcome refreshments to all of the visitors.
PROCLAMATION AND WALK: Following the reading of the proclamation by the next generation from St. Nicholas school pupils Jack O’Shea, Sean Purcell, Zak Kennedy and Cillian Enright a historical walk of the village and grotto was led by Robert Duggan
HURLING NEWS: In the 2nd team leagues Windgap with their playing resources stretched further than usual on the bank Holiday weekend fielded teams against Barrow Rangers on Friday and Danesfort on Sunday. In both games played in Windgap, a number of former Windgap players rolled back the clock and donned the Red and White jerseys as holidays and third level projects impacted on numbers. Next week’s games see the side play neighbours Piltown on Friday evening in Windgap whilst the Juniors host Erin’s Own from Bagnelstown in the Cahill Cup at the same venue. A committee meeting takes place on Tuesday evening in the Club Rooms.
CAMOGIE NEWS: On Saturday the 7th May the Windgap Senior Camogie team are playing their second St. Canices Credit Union league, Championship game against Lisdowney - Freshford at a venue to be confirmed at 7pm. All support welcome. The Under 14's and a great win on Wednesday evening in Windgap when they defeated Kilmacow as the Under 16's drew against Kilmacow in their first game. The Under 10's have a blitz in Carrickshock on this Saturday 7th May.
GALMOY WINDGAP: For all the Galmoy Windgap news compliments of Jerry Drennan and Galmoy GAA visit https://www.facebook.com/galmoy.gaa
TIDY TOWNS: Roadside grass margin maintenance was the focus of both the Windgap and Tullahought groups in the past week.
LOTTO RESULTS: Numbers 10, 16, 18, 19 and bonus number 12 were drawn. Next week’s prize fund is €10,900. Tickets at €2 are available from any club member.
HURLERS DRAW: A prize fund of €110,000 including four cars is on offer for the annual Hurlers Co-Op Draw. Tickets cost €50 and can be purchased from any committee member or player or online on kilkennygaa.ie and selecting Windgap as the benefitting club.
NUACHLITIR: Notices for the weekend Masses can be emailed to [email protected] or dropped into the Parochial House by Thursday evening. Fr. Fergal’s Mobile number is (085) 8830756.
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 and photos visit windgap.ie
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