GAA Lotto
The numbers drawn in the latest lotto draw were 13, 17, 19, and 25 and there was no winner of the jackpot. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Margaret O Keeffe, Mary Kenny and Nicola O Rourke. The next draw will take place on August 21st and there will be a fantastic jackpot of €7,100 up for grabs. Tickets cost just €2 each or three for €5. Tickets can be purchased from any committee member and will also be on sale at Centra on Saturday August 20th. Choose four numbers carefully and you could be thinking about how you will spend that lovely jackpot.
Church News
Bookings are now being taken for anniversary masses during the months of September and October and there are also a couple of dates left in August. If you would like to book a mass for a loved one, please contact Linda Spillane on 087 9838392.
Recent Wedding
We send warm congratulations to Jack Kennedy and Tara Heffernan on their recent wedding. The bride looked beautiful as she arrived at Crooke church to say her “I do” to her handsome groom. As Tara is involved in the music industry, the guests were treated to wonderful music and song throughout the ceremony. The bridal party and their guests then made their way to the fabulous Faithlegg House Hotel where they were wined and dined and then danced the night away to the sounds of Brass and Co, followed by a disco. The entertainment didn’t stop there though it was then sing song time where the talent was abounding. We wish Tara, Jack and their beautiful daughter Ornaith every best wish for the future and hope that they enjoy many healthy and happy years in their beautiful home in Stonehouse.
Whistlestop Café
Congratulations to all at Whistlestop Café at Waterford Suir Valley Railway who recently celebrated their 3rd birthday. The café is a very popular spot for all who visit the railway and those who pass through on the Greenway. It is a beautiful spot to sit and relax with a cuppa and a delicious treat provided by Kilmeaden Bakes or indeed with the lovely sunny weather an ice cream is most definitely called for to cool you down. Why not stop by and give yourself a little treat. Take time to sit, relax and let the world go by.
Recent Death
We were all very saddened to hear of the death of local legend Michael (Mick) Sullivan from The High Road. Mick was a well-known character in our area and was our very own answer to Michael Flatley. He must certainly knew his way around the dancefloor and was never short of a partner as he was such a good dancer. He was a great lover of music and loved to have a request played on the John O Shea show. Mick will be sadly missed by his sons Ollie, Paul, Gary, Dermot and James, his daughters Ursula and Eileen, his grandchildren, sister Sheila and all the extended family. He will also be missed by his many friends and his wonderful neighbours whose visits he really looked forward to. He will now be reunited with his wife Maura, and I have no doubt that he will take her for a twirl around the heavenly floors. May he now rest in peace in the joy and love and Christ.
All Ireland Champs
Congratulations to local lady Meabh Counihan who is a member of the U14 Waterford stripes team who recently took part in The All Ireland U14 Camogie Blitz which was held at O Tooles GAA club in Dublin. They played four matches in total against Cavan, Roscommon, Laois and Meath. The girls came out on top in their division and brought the trophy home. A big well done to Meabh who has worked hard and given great commitment to her sport and deserves great credit. We look forward to following her very bright future.
The beautiful season of Summer…..The air is filled with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood.