Local Man Given Croke Park Gig

Congratulations to local man James Connors who was the fourth official for yesterday’s All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Final between Cuala and Ballyhea at Croke Park.

James played for the local Naomh Brid Juvenile G.A.A. Club and for the Sliabh gCua/Saint Mary’s G.A.A. Club a number of years back and for a while was the sub goalkeeper for the Waterford Minor Hurling team that included the likes of Ken McGrath.

In the last number of years James is living in Donegal and has become a referee in the Ulster County and is attached to the Saint Eunan’s G.A.A. Club.

Since becoming a referee, James has made a name for himself and won the Referee’s Award at the Donegal G.A.A. Banquet in 2015 and last year he joined the band of Inter County Hurling Referee’s and has taken charge of a number of games in the National League since then, his first game being between Monaghan and Tyrone at Clones in Division 3A.

Last year he also took charge of the Donegal Senior Hurling Final between Sean Mac Cumhaills and Burt, a game won by Sean Mac Cumhaills, and was also the man in the middle for the Donegal County Under 21 ‘B’ Football Final between Killybegs and Letterkenny Gaels, a game won by the Killybegs Club

 

No doubt we will see and hear more about James as a Knight of the Whistle in the years to come.

Late Sister Ann Kiely

Sympathy is extended to the family of Sr. Ann Kiely who died during the week and who was buried in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway yesterday. Sr. Ann was sister of Sr. Maria also in Ballinasloe and Sr. Angela in Dungarvan and also to Sr. Gertrude (Marjorie) R.I.P. and Fr. Jim R.I.P.

Sr. Ann like many before here locally was educated at the old schools in Touraneena between 1942 and 1950. From there she moved to the Mercy Convent in Dungarvan. She later went to Maria Assumpta College London where she studied to be a teacher. She studied for a Bachelor of Arts in Melbourne University and studied for a Bachelor of Divinity in Melbourne College of Divinity.

She joined the Franciscan Missionaries of Divine Motherhood in 1955 and was based in England from 1955 to 1960 before moving to Australia from 1960 to 1986. She then worked in Israel from 1986 to 1987 and returned to Australia between 1987 and 1989. She worked in England again after this before to live in Ireland once more.  In 1995 she was elected Superior General of her congregation. In this capacity she visited many areas including, Australia, Gibraltar, Italy, Jordan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Scotland, Singapore, the United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe and of course England and Ireland.

 To her sisters, Sr. Angela, Mercy Convent, Dungarvan and Sr. Maria F.M.D.M., Ballinasloe, relatives and friends, F.M.D.M. Sisters, Mercy Sisters and staff at Franciscan Convent.

Thank You

Clashmore Aid Cancer Treatment Group held their Annual Church Gate Collection recently at churches across West Waterford. This year €5,871 and 78c was collected in total. In Touraneena the sum collected was €366.02c. In Modeligo the sum collected was €219.37c, Kilbrien €122.77c, Fourmilewater €523.12c, The Nire €273 and Colligan €104.83.

ACT would like to thank all who supported the collection and also would like to thank their team of collectors.

Modeligo Community Alert

Anyone who wishes to sign up for text alerts in the area can do so by contacting Monica on 087 41127987.

Sympathy to Coffey Family

Sympathy is extended to the family of Pat’s Coffey (Knockmeal) who died earlier this week.

Junior Football League

Sliabh gCua and Colligan clash in the first round of the Western Junior Football League on Sunday next in Colligan at midday. Your support would be appreciated.

Lottery Games

Did you know that you can now get quick picks for the different National Lottery Games and for the Euro Millions from Nuala in the Post Office. In buying your ticket locally and carrying out other transactions here you are helping to keep the local post office open. Please play responsibly.