Notices 12th July 2009

Confirmation:

What a delight it was to welcome Bishop Trevor for our

Parish Confirmation Service in Borrisokane on Sunday 21st June. The

Sun shone and the church was packed to the rafters for this joyous

occasion. Those confirmed included: Amy Austin, Conor Austin, Emily

Austin, Mark Culbert, Adam Donaldson, Andrew Foulger, Niall Glynn,

Adrian Hayes, Dean Kelly, Katie Kennedy, Melissa Mooney & Jonathan

Powell. Aaron Neill was confirmed the previous day in a ceremony at

St. Kieran’s Church, Cloughjordan by kind permission of Bishop Trevor

who graciously allowed Aaron’s grandfather to officiate.

NUPTIALS

Congratulations to Sarah Harding & Jamie Donnelly who were married in

Borrisokane on 26th June. We wish them both every happiness in their marriage

Best wishes to George Hayes of Borrisokane & Amanda Love of Donegal

who by the time this newsletter appears will have been married in

Donegal on July 11th.May they be blessed in their married life together.

DEDICATION

Last Sunday (5th July) Keely Hope Tucker, youngest child of Shane &

Christy Tucker was presented before the congregation of St. Kieran’s

Church in Cloughjordan and dedicated to God. After the service the

whole church enjoyed a lovely feast of homemade banana bread and juice

courtesy of the Tucker family. We thank Shane and Christy for this

lovely gesture.

BEREAVEMENTS

Deepest sympathy to the family of the late Alfie Hayes of Ballinakill

who died on Sunday 14th June after a short illness. We think

especially of his wife Iris and their children, Belinda, Alison,

Wanda, Cheryl & Gary and all the wider family in their time of loss.

Alfie was buried in Templeharry Churchyard following funeral service

in Templeharry. A particularly poignant moment was reached when

his coffin passed through the door into the churchyard, a door Alfie

had himself made less than a year previously.

Barely 3 weeks after Alfie died, his brother George (Mossie) Hayes

also passed away and was buried following a funeral again in

Templeharry Church.

George’s popularity in Moneygall was evident in the large attendance

and the guard of honour which lined the whole length of the village.

Our sympathy is extended to George and Alfie’s siblings Benny, John

Percy and Vera and their families in their loss.

Cloughjordan / Ballingarry Family Fun Day

Another fantastically successful event which despite the weather

managed to attract a large crowd of young and old alike. There was as

promised something for all the family . At the time of writing the

total raised is well in excess of €5000 which in the current financial

climate is an excellent result. Heartfelt thanks to all who worked on

the stalls and various events and attractions. One person deserves

special mention and that is Margaret Mooney who chaired the Sale

Committee and kept everyone focused on the task. Every project needs a

leader and Margaret once again did a superb job.

Moneygall Sale:

Thursday 16th July 7pm in Moneygall Hall. Usual

Stalls, Cakes, jams, Books, Plants, Bric a Brac, games for the kids.

All Welcome!