Rathkeale notes 4th August 2009

Rathkeale Community Council Card Results-

1st prize winners were Nora Dore, Mary Barrett, Betty Fitzgerald and Vera Fitzgerald. Table prize winners were John O’Shea, Mike Robinson, Mai Wall and Nancy Danaher. Raffle prize were Mary O’Grady who won €40, John Mulvihill who won €20, John Wall, Sean McElligott, and Nora Wrenn who all won €10.


Rathkeale A.F.C.-

Any soccer players from the parish or outside areas who are interested in playing soccer with Rathkeale B Soccer Team are invited to training at the soccer pitch, Holycross on this Sunday 7th August at 7.30pm.


The Monks of Moyross-

The monks of Moyross will conduct a Holy Hour on Friday 7th August in Corpus Christi Church Moyross at 7.30pm. Special guest is Kennia with Fr. Emilio from Brazil. The monks would like to welcome everybody to attend the Holy Hour.


Our Lady of Knock-

A novena to Our Lady of Knock will commence in St. Mary’s Church, Rathkeale from the 14th to the 22nd of August inclusive. It will commence with Rosary and novena prayers at 7.00pm each evening for those who cannot attend at Knock. All are welcome.


A challenge-

These are tough times for a lot of people. Many are suffering not just because of health problems but also as a result of the economic downturn. There is as much pain out there. We can be on the verge of disappear, not sure what to do as where to turn. Sometimes we may be tempted to give up, to throw in the towel, to feel that all is helpless. In times of suffering there is a strong temptation to forget the goodness of God. Our challenge as Christians is to hang in there despite everything, to know that God is one with us in the mist of everything, to trust in God in especially the darkest times: Lord help me to see-to really see-that you are with me especially in the tough times. Amen.


Best Wishes to Mary Liston, Kyletaune whose family organised a surprise 50th birthday party for her in Rathkeale House Hotel last Friday 31st July. Family, friends, friends from work, some travelled long distances to celebrate the big 50th with Mary.


Best wishes to Lorraine Moloney Dune Orchard Avenue, who celebrated her birthday recently with family and friends.


Rathkeale A.F.C. Ballrun and B.B.Q-

Rathkeale A.F.C. is holding a Ballrun and barbeque on Sunday 16th August at the Town Bridge Rathkeale. Please come and support. To buy a ball please contact a committee member. Cash prizes are 1st prize is €300, 2nd prize is €100 and 3rd prize is €50.




HSE and the Chemists-

What people to do especially older people, chemists opting out of supplying medicines to those with medical cards etc. over the situation with the Minister of Health and the HSE? People that are ill, at home, live alone, are unable to get out where are they to go for their medicines or how are they to get there? There must be a solution and it is about time it was resolved.


Best wishes to Hilary Mulcair, Ballywilliam, who celebrated her birthday on Tuesday with family and friends.


Rathkeale Eurospar-

Don’t forget Rathkeale Eurospar will hold a Table Quiz at Rathkeale House Hotel on this Friday 7th August at 8.00pm sharp. It is €40 per table of four. Prizes Galore. It is in aid of CARI. Shining a Light for Children.


Historic Sunny South East Tour-

Monday 17th August the tour will visit the beautiful south Wexford coast. The coach will depart the market Yard, Newcastle West at 8.00am with full breakfast on route, and dinner will be served on the return journey. The tour will travel the scenic route to Waterford city with views of the Galtees, Knockmealdowns and the Comeragh Mountains as well as the famed “Slievernaman” a ballad which will definitely be heard during the traditional evening sing a song. Then to New Riss on the River Barrow, next to the South Wexford Coast with a tour of Liteen Abbey. Contact Nora Enright at 087- 7453154 or Pat Dalton at 069- 62306.