Rathkeale Notes 17th July

Community Council Card Results-

1st Prize winners were Marie, Betty Kerins, Vinnie Wrenn and John Fitzgibbon. Table prize winners were Mary Barrett, Nora Dore, Mick Neville and Maureen O’Shea.

Raffle prize winners were €40 for Mary Bennett, €20 for Betty Kerins, €10 for John O’Shea and €10 for Maureen O’Shea. The cards committee together with the players extend sympathy to the family, relatives and friends on the death of Mrs. Braddish, Moig, Askeaton, Co. Limerick .

Ahern and Lenihan Wedding-

The wedding between Anna- Marie Ahern daughter of Mike and Maurice Lenihan, Ballingarr and Heavenly Touch, Rathkeale and Maurice Lenihan son of the late Patsy and Alice Lenihan, Croagh was held on Saturday last. The celebrant of the nuptial mass was Fr. Dane Lane; the best man was Mark Bennett, with Philip Ruttle, Alan Canty and Mark Liston as groomsmen. Chief bridesmaid was Eibhlis Ahern sister of the bride; bridesmaids were Kay O’Connor, Katie Collins and Bridget O’Sullivan. Solist was Emily accompanied by Mike Murphy the reception was held at Rathkeale House Hotel with ‘the news’ providing the music. Anna and Maurice wished health, happiness and longevity.
Congratulations and best wishes to noel and Triona Sexton, Rathkeale and Knockaderry on the birth of their son Kevin a brother for Aine and Niamh.

Best wishes to Nora Lawlor and John Leahy whose son Aaron was baptised by Fr. Willie Russell C.C. in St. Mary’s Church, Rathkeale on Saturday last. The godparents were Mary Kiely and Edward Leahy. The christening party was held in the Silver Dollar Bar, Newcastle West, with D.J. Sharon providing the disco music.
Maryvale Institute-

Courses in the Catholic Faith for adults: The certificate in Catholicism is for anyone interested in developing his or her faith for the sake of explaining it to others. The certificate in new Testament Studies helps you gain the most from reading the bible in a fully Catholic way. The certificate in Studies in the Catholicism will enlighten and enliven your faith more than you can imagine. All courses are inexpensive and can be followed from home. Phone: Sr. Falicitas on 0044 121360 8118 or email: catechist@maryvale.ac.uk

Youth 2000 Summer Festival-

Clonmacnoise, Co. Offaly from August 13th – 16th 2009: For the young people aged 16-35 years of age. This is an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet new friends. Bishop Frank Caggianco Vicar of Evangelisation in the Dioceses of Brooklyn will be the main speaker. Donations only and free buses available from around the country. Contact 086-3025442 or 01-6753690 or check the website www.youth2000.org

Newcastle West Agricultural Show-

The annual show is on Sunday July 19th from 10.00am till late at Ballymoe, Castlemahon, Co. Limerick. Special feature this year is Battle of the bands starting at 2.30pm. Contact Mark at 087-9111989 for more information.