2008-12-24
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Connors’ Crib at Christmas
Johnnie Connors of Castlequarter has erected this lovely Crib in the window of his workshop for all the passing traffic to admire and hopefully to remind them of the true meaning and message of Christmas.
Christmastime in London
Aedin Hogan, Shauna Ryan and Kate Delaney meet up with Frosty the Snowman in Hyde Park
Wedding Bells for Philip and Marie
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The happy couple the day after their wedding
Santa visits Seán, Aoife and baby Tomás
Seán had a few rather difficult questions for Santa – How much money do you own? Why is Rudolf’s nose red? and if I’m a really good boy will you come back again next week? Poor Santa didn’t know whether he was coming or going but in fairness to him he did his best!!! Rudolf’s nose is red apparently because there was a shortage of green paint the day he was made!!!! Well at least he answered one of ‘em! Well done Santa!
Santa poses with Seán and Aoife, and later when Santa had left, they sat under the Christmas tree to relax after the excitement of their visitor!
Happy Christmas Everyone!
Emma, Zoe and Karl Henderson from Dartford, Kent would like to wish their Grandparents, Jimmy and Bridie Slattery of Pallas Street and all of their family in Borrisoleigh a Very Merry Christmas.
Clodagh Christmas Greetings
Borrisoleigh’s Boys on Township Duty
Frank Cooney, Noel O’Brien, Henry Groome, Diarmuid Kinane and Paraic Maher in the heat of the South African Sun
The days spent in the Township were a very humbling experience for us all, and we realised how well we have it at home. There are over 1 million people in the township, over 50% of people between the ages of 16 – 35 are HIV positive. On this expedition 2000 volunteers built 253 houses in 1 week, this was the largest amount of white people ever to enter the township at one time. This experience would not have been possible for us if it wasn’t for the support of our familes and friends, and especially the people of Borrisoleigh and surrounding areas. A big thank you to everyone who sponsored us.
Giving the locals a lift by their work in the Township…… complete with Borris jersey
New House – New Home – New Heart!
Taking a stroll along, what must seem like a new street
Henry with his little helpers and Diarmuid with Niall and friends
Home Sweet Home
The plans for some of the new houses with the road infrastructure to the right!
Pairs a buddies!
Frank with Niall and another pair of beauts!
Just takin’ a break!
Henry’s not dossin’!!! He’s just havin’ a break!!!
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Well done to the five lads for proudly flying the Borris flag in the Township of Khaleyistha near Cape Town in South Africa
County Final of Scór na nÓg 2008
The County Final of Scór na nÓg took place in Cashel on Friday 12th December. Fourteen clubs from the county were represented in the various competitions. Participants hailed from the North, Mid and South divisions. The standard of performance was extremely high in all categories. Congratulations to all competitors who did themselves, their families and their clubs proud. Mo cheol sibh!
Recitation: Clíodhna Bourke
Novelty Act: Nóirín Stapleton, Maria Ryan, Clíodhna Bourke, Dan Mc Cormack, Jack Bourke
Set Dance: Borris-Ileigh Grace Prior, Niamh McGrath, Mari Ryan, Louise Fahy, Teresa Ryan, Aoife Stapleton, Clare Kavanagh, Eimear Stapleton
Puppy Love at Christmas!
Book Sale for Irish Cancer Society
A reminder about the Swingers and Singers – You’ve got Talent Competition that also takes place in the Clodagh Bar on Sunday 28 December. A fun-filled evening is guaranteed. There’ll be Swingers and Singers and loads of fun. Why not come along and support a worthy cause. All proceeds will go to Conquer Cancer. Please support.
The men with all the answers in St. Patrick’s Boys’ National School!
Congratulations to our Quiz Teams who performed so well in the recent North and Co. Finals. As reported last month, our two teams had qualified for the North Final in Ballingarry. Our quiz experts are as follows: Team A: Declan O’ Connell, Jack Hogan, Shane Kenny and Eoin Stapleton and Team B: James Mc Cormack, Seán Kenny, Philip Mc Cormack and Mícheál Carey. Team A achieved first place on the night and retained the North title for our school with Team B achieving fourth place. These results ensured that both teams qualified for the Co. Final in Sarsfields’ GAA Complex on Sunday, December 7th. Following a very tight contest we are proud to report that Teams A & B finished in 3rd and 6th places respectively, maintaining our strong tradition in this competition. Well done boys!
A few of our local ‘Boy Santas’ just waiting for that final bell to ring announcing the Christmas Holidays!!!!
Gráinne’s Irish Classes(Tuition in Irish for parents of school-going children)
If you have a school-going child and would like to be in a better position to help the kids with Irish homework I am considering running classes for parents for exactly this purpose if there is enough interest.
Classes would hope to begin in mid to late January ’09 in Borrisoleigh village, one evening per week for about an hour and a half – which includes a break. If this is something that you feel you would like to do, please contact me on 087-9685461 before January 7th.
Will the real Eoghan Quigg please stand up?
Is this the real Eoghan Quigg of X Factor fame pictured here with Mairead Maher grandaughter of Mai Maher who celebrated her 90th Birthday recently. Isn’t there a big resemblance!!!
Marian Hall Lotto
23/12/08
Numbers: 08, 10, 24, 27
No Jackpot Winner
3 match 3 winner @ €50 each
Rose Stapleton, The Ragg
Teresa Coffey, Lower Street
Maureen McGrath, St John’s Tce, Nenagh
Next Weeks Lotto Jackpot
€8,250
Pic of the of Past… down memory lane
Cross of Pallas
Tom Stapleton, Mick Hoctor, "Big" Tom Stapleton and Phil Ryan (Tim). "Big" Tom Stapleton was a member of the Queen’s Guard Regiment. The members of this regiment had to be 6ft 6inches tall.
For unto us a child is born
And his name is Emmanuel – meaning ‘God is with us’.
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