By Peg Prendeville
Congratulations to Sinéad Harrison Solicitor, Knockdown who, “having taken and subscribed the constitutional Oath of Office as prescribed by law, was duly licensed and admitted to practice as an Attorney and Counsellor at Law in all courts of the State of New York on the 17th day of January 2019”. Sinéad and her proud parents Marian and John travelled to New York to be awarded her certificate by the Supreme Court of the State of New York. Sinéad studied hard to attain her goal and we are all proud of her. Well done Sinéad.
Ballyhahill NS Parents Association is planning to organise the monthly clean up of the school grounds on Saturday 2nd of February at 9am. If anyone is available to help out it would be greatly appreciated as it always. There is a lot to be done in particular out the front and a lot of man power is needed on the day so if you have a spare hour or two it would be great. They will also be holding a pub quiz in The Knockdown Arms on the 15th March so put it in your diaries! All welcome!
Bridget Healy has resigned as Sacristan of Ballyhahill Church. Fr. McNamara, on behalf of all parishioners, thanked Bridget for her work over the past 15 years. She took over the position from her late mother Mrs Theresa Healy who served as Sacristan for 27 years. He thanked the Healy family for their years of service and wished Bridget every blessing into the future.
As part of the rotation of Priests in our unit Fr Tim Curtin will be celebrant this coming weekend in Loughill/Ballyhahill. Fr Austin will be in Coolcappa/Kilcolman parish.
Meditation & Mindfulness classes will start in Cloverfield, Glin on Thurs 14th Feb. for 8 weeks for €100. Beginners: 6.45pm -8.15pm & continuation: 8.30pm -9.45pm. For bookings and enquiries call Ali Burnard on 087 6452227.
Drama is in the air as both Athea and the Abha Bhán Players rehearse for their respective plays beginning February 7th. The Abha Bhán Players will stage Sive in St. John’s Theatre in Listowel on Thursday and Friday February 7/8 at 8pm. Bookings are already being taken. Ring 068-22566 to book your ticket before its too late! The cast of Jayne, Laura and Helen is on the Thursday night while the cast of Peg, Orlaith and Norma are on the Friday night. Meanwhile the Athea Drama group is staging The Lonesome West by Martin McDonagh in Con Colbert Memorial Hall, Athea on February 7th, 9th, 10th, 14th, 16th & 17th at 8pm.