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Mullinahone

Wedding - The wedding took place in St. Michael’s Church on May 3rd of Pamela Grant and Donald Phelan. Pamela is the eldest daughter of John and Mary Grant of Ballydonnell while Donald is the son of Donal and Jean Phelan of Rathdowney. Celebrant was Fr. John McGrath P.P. Bridesmaids were Ashling Dunne and Laura Grant (sisters of the Bride); Bestman was James Phelan (brother of the Groom) and his friend Brian Dowling was Groomsman; Rebecca Dunne and Tom Dunne were flower girl and page boy (niece and nephew of the Bride). Readers were Laura Jane Whelan and Mary Molloy; the Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Leanne O’Regan, Clare Kelly, Alan Kelly and Stephen Crotty. The Offertory Gifts were presented by Mary Grant and Jean Phelan. Una Phelan was a lovely vocalist. Sandra O’Keeffe read the Communion Reflection. A most enjoyable reception was held for family and friends in the Ormonde Hotel in Kilkenny. Pamela and Donald are spending their honeymoon in Mexico and New York. We wish them many, many years of wedded bliss together in Rathdowney.

Cloughjordan

Mobile Phones - Cloughjordan Fire Brigade are collecting old mobile phones. If they can collect 360 phones they will be able to secure a life saving defibrillator for the local community. All fire brigade members are trained to use the defibrillator and training will be provided for any of the local community who require it. Phones can be given to the local fire brigade or they can be dropped into the local schools.

Bournea

G.A.A. Intermediate Hurling - On Sunday evening last in Holycross, Ballycahill-Clonakenny defeated Moyne-Templetuohy in the first round of the Mid Tipp

Killenaule

Killenaule Ladies Soccer -The league resumed again this weekend with an away game to unbeaten Cahir. The girls had a fantastic win in a game dominated by the wind. Shauna Hayes got us off to a great start with a well taken goal after 5 mins. But Cahir replied within 5 mins from a corner to leave it 2-1 at half time. In the second half Cahir had the wind and put a lot of pressure on Killenaule with Erin Slattery holding strong in the middle of the field and Cahir were denied 2 certain goals by Roisin Trehy and Eidin Murphy stopping the ball on the line. The pressure was relieved when Michelle Meagher sent a great ball to Katie O’Regan who finished in style and 5 mins later Katie O’Regan headed home a Shauna Hayes corner. But with 10 mins to go Jennifer Grant had 2 goals for Cahir and the game was wide open again until Shauna Hayes sent Katie O’Regan through again to seal the game. The final score 5-3 to Killenaule. Team: Sharon Hanley, Eidin Murphy, Aoife O’Connor, Roisin Trehy, Aimee Maloney, Michelle Meagher, Erin Slattery, Ellen Walsh, Shauna Hayes, Katie O’Regan and Edel O’Dwyer. Subs used: Cait Murphy, Roisin O’Regan and Aisling O’Dwyer. Other subs: Nell Trehy, Fiona O’Connor and Hannah Stapleton.

Moyne - Templetuohy

Tidy Village Quiz - Moyne Templetuohy Macra na Feirme will hold a Table Quiz in aid of Moyne Tidy Village on this Friday, 18th May at Quinlans by kind permission commencing at 9.30 p.m. Your support would be greatly appreciated.