HURLING NEWS

It was a good weekend for both of the junior hurling teams.

The second team were in action on Friday evening in Cushinstown where they defeated Bannow/Ballymitty on a final score of 1-11 to 0-5 to win the Horse and Hound New Ross district title. They are expecting to play Crossabeg/Ballymurn on the week-end of 18th September in the county semi - final.

Team captain Andrew English received the cup from the district chairman John Hanton after the game and he also received the "man of the match" award from district secretary Michael Bowe.

The first team are also through to the county semi - final as the result of their 114 to 1-10 win over Taghmon/Camross at New Ross on Sunday evening in the quarter final.

Crossabeg/ Ballymurn, Bannow/Ballymitty and Buffers Alley's second string are also through to the semi - finals.

GAELIC FOOTBALL

There was mixed luck for the local adult gaelic football teams over the past while.

On Monday night week in the drizzle at Adamstown the under - 21s were unfortunate to go under by a single point to Shelmaliers in the Premier grade quarter final on a final score of 0-9 to 0-8. following well contested game

The third football team had an impressive 3-9 to 1-4 victory over Horeswood at Gusserane on Friday night week in the New Ross district semi - final and they played St. James in the district final on Monday night of this week.

The highlight of last week was the victory by our senior footballers over the county champions Horeswood in the WFC. Senior Football Championship Quarter Final at Wexford Park which they won on a final score of 1-10 to 0-8.

They will play Castletown in the county semi - final next week-end and hopefully the good form of late will continue. St. Annes will play Kilanerin in the other semi-final.

On Sunday evening week the second football team lined out in Taghmon against Geraldine O' Hanrahans first team in the junior championship quarter final and having given a very good display and having led for much of the game they were unfortunately eventually beaten in the end on a score of 0-14 to 0-11.

COISTE NA NOG

All roads lead to Rathangan tonight (Wednesday) to support our minor footballers in their crucial championship game against St. Annes.

The under -14 footballers gave their best performance of the year when they defeated table toppers Gusserane by a two point margin at Newbawn last Thursday night on a final score of 6-4 to 4-8. They also gained the points from Shamrocks the previous week but unfortunately have now made their exit from the championship. The under-14 hurlers went under to Bunclody in their most recent match which was played at Newbawn last Thursday night.

The under-12 hurlers and footballers are very much looking forward to blitz days which are coming up shortly. The under - 12 hurlers will be in action on Saturday 11th September in Tagoat near Rosslare where they will take on teams from Marshalstown, Rosslare and Clongeen and their will be bags of goodies for everyone afterwards.

They also played Rosslare in their final game of the championship at Newbawn last night (Tuesday 31st August.)

The under-12 footballers also had a recent home game against St. James.

The under-16 footballers were well beaten by Clongeen last week in their county semi - final game and The under - 16 hurlers defeated Ferns 4-9 to 1-9 in their county quarter final game which was played in Adamstown last week and they will now face Oulart-The Ballagh in the county semi - final.

The under-16 footballers were beaten by neighbours Clongeen recently in the county quarter final and have now made their exit.

The minor hurlers recently made their exit from the championship when beaten by Rapparees in Enniscorthy.

BESSY FRENCH O'NEILL R.I.P.

The sudden passing of Bessy French O'Neill last Sunday morning week at her home in "Carrignee" on the slopes of Carrigbyrne Hill caused much shock and regret over a large area of the county.

Bessy has for many years been the pillar of the local community, with a special involvement in the I.C.A., Tidy towns, Drama groups, Tops of the town, Parish field days, and everything else to do with the local community and much more besides.

She was the chief organiser of trips for local groups to go on pilgrimage to such places as Medjugorje, Fatima and Lourdes. in addition to week-end tours around many parts of Ireland. She was in the process of organising a pilgrimage to Fatima in September at the time of her passing.

She was in her mid eighties and had been unwell in recent weeks but her passing on Sunday morning still caused much shock around Newbawn and surrounding areas.

Sympathy is extended to her two sons, Gerard and Eugene, her daughter in law Catherine, and all of her other relatives and friends.

Her remains were brought from Cooneys funeral parlour in New Ross to the church of the Sacred Heart in Newbawn on Monday evening of this week and her burial took place on Tuesday morning in the nearby cemetery following requiem mass.

MARY JOE CULLETON R.I.P.

The death also occurred very suddenly this week of Mary Jo Culleton of Saltmills who was in her early nineties and who attended her friend Bessy French O' Neills waking in Cooneys funeral parlour earlier in the week.

Sympathy is extended to her daughters Ann Whitty of Templenacro and also Marie, and also her son Tom Culleton. Her burial took place following requiem mass in St. Leonards church on Friday last. May they rest in peace

FAME THE MUSICAL.

The Thursday girls from Newbawn are organising an evening out to a performance of "FAME" the unbelievable musical show that is soon coming on tour around Ireland.

There will be a performance in The O'Reilly Theatre, Wexford Opera House and anyone who is interested in joining the Newbawn group for the show on Saturday 13th November should contact 087/9790539 as soon as possible.

PARISH NEWS

Morning masses during the coming weeks Tuesday to Friday inclusive at 9.30am. Saturday night mass at 7.30pm. Sunday morning mass at 10.30am.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Tuesday in The Oratory from 10am to 5pm. New members welcome. Confession at noon on Saturdays.

Invalids and the sick will be visited this Friday 3rd September at the usual times. The Harvest Collection is now due. Donations towards the Ferns Diocesan collection for Trocaire to help the people who survived the Pakistan Flooding Disaster would also be most welcome for such a worthy cause.

PADRE PIO MASS

This month the Padre Pio devotions will take place in Ballycullane church tonight (Wednesday 1st September) commencing with the rosary at 7.15pm and there will be mass at 7.30pm.

ADAMSTOWN PATRON

The annual patron at Adamstown will take place on Sunday 5th September with mass and the blessing of the graves in the cemetery at 1-30. P.M. weather permitting.

The annual mass at the mass rock on Carrigbyrne Hill took place last Sunday evening and was very well attended.

BARNARDO'S DRAW

"Every childhood lasts a lifetime" is a slogan used by Barnardo's. Newbawn man William Nolan will soon be on his way to climb Kilamanjero in aid of the charity and he recently held a draw in Foleys of Newbawn with the help of the local darts club, and the following were the prizewinners.

1st - Colm Mc Carthy, Adamstown - Three months membership to Gym and pool in Whitford House. 2nd - Ger Breen, Scullabogue, - Apple ipod touch. 3rd - Mary Bennett, Beechview, - Digital camera. 4th - Catoline Bradley Old Ross - €50. voucher for Dermot Kehoe D.I.Y stores. 5th-Ellen Moran, Ballyvergin. - Bottle of Hennessey. 6th. - Ollie Galavan, Beeh View. - Meal for two in Horse and Hound. 7th-Darragh Fitzpatrick, C/O Sean Doyle, Taghmon. - Bottle of whiskey. 8th.-Hollie O' Brien, Ballywilliam, - Bottle of Vodka. 9th. - Emma Nolan, Beech View. - Bottle of wine. 10th. - Diarmuid O' Neill, Raheenakennedy. - Bottle of wine.

William and the other organisers wish to thank everyone for their support and to Newbawn Darts club in particular for hosting the raffle.

WELL DONE GRAINNE

Congratulations from all in Newbawn and surrounding areas to Grainne Murphy from up the road in Ballinaboola on her magnificent achievements in the European Swimming Championships in Budapest which included the winning of a silver medal.

DIABETES PROGRAMME.

A six week education programme for people with type two diabetes will take place in New Ross Health Centre during September.

The course is free and suitable for anyone with type two diabetes.

The programme is facilitated by Deirdre Howlin H.S.E. community dietician.

FAMILY BBQ/ THRESHING

A family day out including a BBQ and threshing in aid of Down's Syndrome and the Jack and Jill foundation will take place on this Sunday 5th September at 3pm at The Outhouse (Peter Brownes) Rourkes Cross near Horetown, Foulkesmills.

There will be Pig Roasting, Steam Engines, Music, Face Painting and much more besides to keep everyone in a jolly mood. So why not come along to enjoy the "Craic" For more information Kieran should be contacted on - 087/1522829.

HOT ROD RACING

Hot Rod racing for the Pat Whelan Memorial Cup will be taking place in Raheen on Saturday, September 4.

Scrutiny will take place at 1 p.m. and the first race will be off at 2 p.m.

For further details contact organiser Willie Martin on 087 6627351.

All funds raised will be donated to Cancer Research.