Weekly News 22nd March 2019

Pat Walsh Commemoration: A sunny morning in Dunnamaggin saw hundreds gather to commemorate Captain Pat Walsh and his comrades who fought for Irish independence and gave the ultimate sacrifice.  Chairperson Canice Hogan told the crowd about the man behind the hero.  A man who set up the Gaelic League in his community to preserve the Irish language and culture. He founded the first Hurling Club in Dunnamagin called the Glory Rovers and defied the British authorities ban on Irish games by continuing to organise and play matches.  Liam O'Sullivan from Kells,  delivered a passionate speech reminding those gathered of the bravery of ordinary men and women who stood up and fought for Ireland's freedom.  He outlined how Pat Walsh and Sean Quinn were injured and captured by Crown forces in Tullaroan and how Pat Walsh was transferred to Fermoy where he died.  The nature of his death was engraved by his parents on his tombstone so those who came after him would not forget how he died for Irish freedom.  His leg was amputated without anesthetic and infected with gangrene, Captain Pat Walsh lost his life.  Liam reminded us that the Ireland we know today would not be possible without men and women like Pat Walsh. He finished his address by quoting President JF Kennedy 'Say not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country'.  St Leonard's National School, Dunnamaggin Hurling Club and Dunnamaggin Ladies Football Clubs  achievements of the past year were displayed. Eight trophy's in all, a very impressive haul for a small community.  Ray Cody senior who on February 10th carried the All Ireland Cup home to Dunnamaggin for the victorious team, laid a wreath at the base of Captain Pat Walsh's statute to commemorate a man who loved his community and country and gave his life for our freedom. The Doctor Hurley pipe band finished the commemoration by playing the National Anthem. 

After the parade an Easter Egg Hunt  Eggperience was held in the grounds of St Leonard's National School where the children helped the Easter Bunny get back her eggs back from the Big Bad Wolf. Music by John Joe O'Farrell and Richie Cahill in Townsends Pub from 6pm to 9pm finished a great day.

Lotto Draw 15th April 2019. Numbers : 3 - 4 -26

No Winner. 5* € 30 : Jenny O Brien ( Malachy Hogan ), Sheila Duncan (Malachy Hogan ), Siobhan Goff ( Jim Dalton ), Kitty O Neill ( Edward Moran ), Peter Fleming ( Ann Fleming ).: Jackpot next week : € 4,600: Venue : Townsend's

Bingo. Every Saturday night @ 8.30 pm in St Eoghan's Centre All Welcome

Kells Handball Club Report to April 21^st 2019

In the Adult 40 x 20 All Ireland Semi final of the O35B Doubles Diarmuid Burke/Anthony Martin (Kells) defeated Gary McCarthy/Philip Butler (Waterford) 21-16 21-19.  They now go on to the All Ireland Final in Kingscourt on 27^th April, where they will meet Kevin Gamble/Fionntan Gamble (Antrim).  Also in the All Ireland Final in Kingscourt on 28^th April in U21 Doubles Eoin Brennan/Conor Murphy (Kells) come up against Diarmuid Mulkerrins/Cian O’Chonghaille (Galway). Congratulations on reaching the Finals and the very best of luck.

In the 40 x 20 Men’s Senior Doubles Championship Patrick Funchion/Peter Funchion (Kells) lost out to Martin Mulkerrins/Diarmuid Mulkerrins (Galway) 21-20 in the 3^rd game.

Allied Forces in World War 2: Do you know anyone from Dunnamaggin and the surrounding town lands who served in the Allied Forces in World War 2. A memorial is planed for those who died and all who served will be included on a database for to record them for future generations. Please send any names,rank,number,regiment and any other details to kilkennywarmemorial@gmail.com or post details to 48 John st,Kilkenny or phone 086 3369080. 

Easter Open Mic Kilmoganny. 8.00pm Thursday 25th April. All singers, musicians, story tellers, and audience members welcome. A particularly warm welcome to people who are learning their craft and have not performed before an audience before. No charge. 

'Keeping it Delightful' The next 'Keeping it Delightful'  Coffee Morning and Recycling Event will take place in Kilmoganny Hall from 10.30am to 1.00pm on Tuesday 30th April. Everyone welcome. Put the date in your diary. More details next week.