Notes for May
W/E 31/05/2020
No Summer Camp. Due to COVID 19, Ruan GAA will not be hosting a Cul Camp this summer, neither will it hold its own local Summer Camp, which, over the past four years has gathered momentum, bringing large crowds of children from Ruan Hurling and Camogie Clubs, between the ages of 6 and 13 years of age, to the local hurling field where they’ve enjoyed practising hurling and Camogie skills with their school friends under the direction of young members of both Clubs. Anyone wishing to find out where their nearest Cul Camps are this summer, may do so by checking out Kellogg’s Cul Camps online. Daily Mass. Fr. Pat and Fr. Damian take it in turns to celebrate Daily Mass and Spiritual Communion which is broadcast on the Imeall Boirne Parishes Facebook Page from Sunday to Friday at 9.30am and on Saturday evening at 8.00pm. Signed Mass cards are available every Thursday at the Imeall Boirne office in Crusheen from 10am-2pm, and from Fr. Pat or Fr. Damien at their respective homes, during the week. Recent Death. The death has taken place in England of Mary Vaughan, sister of Bridget Vaughan, Toormore, Ruan. |
W/E 17/05/2020
Darkness into Light Walk. Many adult members of the local Camogie Team walked ‘from darkness into light’ on Saturday morning last. They walked in their own localities and shared their pictures on Facebook. They made donations online to Pieta, the organisation which helps people, families and communities affected by suicide and self-harm. Pieta’s three Services are in prevention, intervention and bereavement counselling. People have been extraordinarily generous this year, given that the official walk could not take place, and this will help in no small way to bring in valuable funding for the organisation. Help from Hurling Club. Due to the fact that children cannot go to the hurling field, or meet their hurling friends in school for a puck around, they’ve been practising at home and, perhaps, didn’t have sliotars, so when Frankie Lyons, Chairman of Ruan Hurling Club, was asked, he delivered sliotars to a number of families. Frankie’s mob. no is 0879011945, and, should anyone need a sliotar, he will be delighted to deliver it, thus keeping the children happy and honing their hurling skills while the restrictions are in place. |
W/E 10/05/2020
Pride of Place. It is heartening, during these strange and unprecedented times, to see people taking pride in their localities, while still keeping within the 2km restrictions on movement and on social distancing. A local father and son have stepped up to the mark and taken it upon themselves to ensure that Dysart Graveyard is still kept in immaculate condition, a job usually undertaken by Ruan Dysart Resource Group, which is not operating as normal with the current restrictions in place. Meanwhile, on the other side of the parish, three volunteers collected several bags of rubbish on one road in Ruan, observing the same restrictions. Great credit is due to these volunteers for their civic mindedness. Busy as Bees. A number of people from the parish have been busy making and delivering laundry bags, face masks and ear savers for hospitals, nursing homes, the Red Cross, community groups, meals on wheels volunteers and similar organisations. They’ve put the time they now have, as they aren’t working at their usual jobs, to good use, and have dusted off their sewing machines and brought them into use doing this very important work. The Facebook page - Knitting for premature Babies has the contacts and details of what has been done to date and patterns for anyone interested in helping out. Ruan Gymkhana. Among the casualties of ‘COVID 19’ is the Ruan Gymkhana which has, for the past 17 years, brought great crowds and excitement to the village. The Committee has had to cancel the show, which was to be held on June 7. They have thanked their sponsors and exhibitors for their support over the years and hope that they will be back on track for the 2021 Gymkhana. Recent Deaths. The death has taken place of Anna Clohessy, Hermitage, Ennis, mother of Seanie Clohessy, Hazelgrove, Ruan and also of David Wooodford, Drumconora, Barefield, brother of Aidan Woodford, Cloona, Dysart. |
W/E 03/05/2020
Tara Breen on Nationwide. Our own Tara Breen from Ruan, a member of The Chieftains, featured on the two part documentary, Nationwide, on RTE 1 last week. RTE sent reporter, Donal Byrne, to the USA to travel with The Chieftains on their six week tour and to attend the concerts in various US cities such as Nashville, Milwaukee, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles. The reporter spent time with the band on the road, back stage, and at their concerts, while also conducting interviews with all the band members, including Tara, who told the audience that she hailed from Ruan in Co. Clare! Both programmes can be viewed on the RTE Player for the next month. Luckily the tour was almost at an end when the Corona virus struck and the band returned to Ireland on March 14, having completed one month of a five week tour. Unfortunately, they had to cancel the New York, New Jersey and East Coast concerts, however, they were delighted to have returned to Ireland before the USA went into lockdown. They already have plans in place to complete the tour dates which they had to cancel, and also to visit Canada in 2021. Tara has been travelling with The Chieftains for the past eight years, and in that time, she has visited many countries including the USA, Canada, Europe and the Far East with the band. Mass of Anniversaries. As the nine churches in the Imeall Boirne Cluster are closed, due to COVID 19, the mass of anniversaries for all departed loved ones throughout Imeall Boirne will be celebrated in the third weekend in May, and may be viewed on the Imeall Boirne Parishes Facebook page on Saturday, May 16 at 8pm and on Sunday morning at 9.30am. Mass and spiritual communion is celebrated on the same Facebook page by Fr. Pat and Fr.Damian, from Sunday to Friday at 9.30 am and on Saturday evening at 8pm. Light a Candle. People in the Imeall Boirne parishes are invited to light a candle and display it on a window on Friday evenings at 8pm to show their support in the fight against COVID 19, to remember those who have lost their lives to the virus. They are also asked to pray the “Hail Mary” for those currently fighting the virus, and to show our support for all those on the frontline working on our behalf. Tidy Towns. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring has stated that it is not possible, at this time, for communities to work in Tidy Towns projects, saying “I know that many Tidy Towns Committees have been wondering if the competition will proceed this year, and I believe it is important to provide certainty to all of the committees around the country at this stage. For me, the health and welfare of the volunteers on the Tidy Towns Committees is paramount. Given the current restrictions around public gatherings, travel and adherence to social distancing, it would not be appropriate to ask voluntary groups to work in Tidy Towns projects in their communities at this time. I have, therefore, decided that the Tidy Towns competition will not go ahead this year”. Ruan Tidy Village has achieved much over the past few years, gaining a rising score in the competition year on year. Working together, the community has ensured the hard-won successes. Great credit is due to the committee, the Rural Resource Group and all the volunteers for their hard work. STAY HOME STAY SAFE. |
W/E 26/05/2019
Recent Wedding.
Finola, daughter of Joe and Mary Quinn, Tiernea and
Frankie, son of Frankie and Rhona Lyons, Kelly’s, were married
recently. Bridesmaids were Kate Quinn and Linda Haugh. Groomsmen were
Martin Lyons and J.J. Fahy. Lily Mai and Frankie Lyons
were flowergirl and pageboy and the couple were joined at the Old
Ground Hotel by family and friends for the reception.
First Holy Communion.
On Saturday last at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Ruan,
Amira O’Grady, Emily Haugh, Grace O’Halloran, Isabelle Quirke, Lorna
Casey, Lucy O’Halloran, Maisie O’Malley, Sophie O’Loughlin, Nathan
Steigerwald and Max Sheehan received their First Holy
Communion from Fr. Pat O’Neill. The Parents Association laid on
breakfast in the Halla, in Ruan School, and families adjourned there
after the ceremony.
At St. Tola’s Church, Dysart at 1pm, on the same day
Luke Flanagan, Danny Griffin, Luke Gibbons, Gavin Hassett, Callinan
Lynch, Adam Pegg, Shauna Vaughan, Fionn Bane, Tomas Barry, Cathay
Brohan, Adam Casey, Liam Clancy, Siofra Moran and Fionn
Casey also received the Sacrament, also from Fr. Pat. Refreshments were
organised by the Parents Association In Toonagh Hall afterwards and
everyone enjoyed the gathering.
Great credit is due to the children, their Parents and
Teachers, as all the preparation led to a great sense of inclusivity in
the community, and the children participated fully in the ceremony,
leading to them having very happy memories to
store in their minds.
Camogie.
The u14 team has qualified for the u14B final, after a
great performance in Shannon on Saturday last, when they overcame
Kilmaley. This was the second time both teams met in the championship.
The Ruan girls. Ow go on to play Kilkishen/Bodyke
on Sunday, May 26, at 3pm in Fr. McNamara Park.
The Junior Ladies team came out on top Sunday afternoon
at home to Whitegate. This was a good ending to the 2019 Div. 4 League
Campaign, and credit to the girls and team management on their
participation.
Mass for Exam Students.
On Saturday, May 25, at 8.00 pm in St. Mary’s Church,
Ruan, the evening mass will be a special one to remember all those who
will be sitting exams this year. Students are invited to take a break
from their studies and join the congregation on
the evening.
Recent Death.
The death has taken place of Micheal Lynch of Toormore,
Ruan, at his home, following an illness. Michael, originally from
Crusheen, with his wife, Sheila (nee Tierney) came to live in Ruan over
40 years ago. He was, for many years, a long
distance lorry driver, driving regularly to the Continent and ably
navigating the windy roads from Ruan in his big truck. In later years
Micheal worked locally, driving a bulldozer and trucks, and his prowess
in making arable land of crag was often remarked
on. He had an old Massey Ferguson 133, which he tended with great care,
and loved attending vintage Tractor Runs on it. He had a great fondness
for animals, and kept ponies and donkeys in Ruan. His Friday night’s
game of cards at Morty’s with his friends was
one of the highlights of his week.
Micheal’s remains reposed in St. Mary’s Church, Ruan
and, following requiem mass, he was laid to rest in the adjoining
graveyard. He is survived by his wife, Sheila, daughters Martha, Sandra,
Janette and sons Sean, Brendan, David and Eugene,
his sisters Maureen O’Brien, Connie Loughnane and Pauline McEachern and
brothers Cyril and Tomas, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
G.A.A. Club Development.
Ruan G.A.A. Club has now delivered letters to all the
homes in the parish outlining their development in the hurling field and
fundraising to complete the task. The Club is very grateful to all who
have responded to date and, as this is only
the beginning of the fundraising campaign, it is hoped that everyone
will respond positively, in whatever way they can to bring this
development of a new Stand, Gym and Meeting Room to completion, as it
will be of huge benefit, not only to the G.A.A. but to
the Parish, as a whole.
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W/E 19/05/2019
Clothes Collection. With the change from winter to summer clothing, people might now be thinking of clearing out their wardrobes and donating their clothes to a worthy cause, well, Toonagh Parents Association has organised it’s final ‘Cash for Clothes’ for this school year on Thursday, May 23, as a school fundraiser. Donations of old, clean clothes, belts, bags, shoes, curtains, bedclothes, towels (no duvets or pillows please) May be left in to Toonagh Hall on the day between the hours of 9-10am, 1.45-3pm or 6.30-7pm. There has always been a great response to this fundraiser and the children attending the school have benefitted greatly from this support. May Devotions. The Rosary is recited every evening at 8.30pm at Our Lady’s Grotto in Fountain for the month of May. On Monday next, May 20, at that time, the Crowning of the statue of Our Lady will take place after the rosary, during which hymns to Our Lady will also be sung. |
W/E 12/05/2019
Important Meeting.
On Thursday, May 16, there will be a very important
meeting in Tubber Hall at 8.00pm to discuss the mass times across the
churches in the Imeall Boirne Cluster. It is vital that all parishes in
the Cluster are represented, and all are welcome,
to have their say in this matter.
Lay Led Liturgy.
There will be a Lay led Liturgy in Dysart Church on Sunday next, May 12 at 10am. Holiday in Lahinch.
This year, the Senior Citizens annual holiday in Lahinch
is taking place from June 6 to June 11. Anyone wishing to avail of a
place may contact Mary (0879776583), Sheila (0876546637) or Linda
(0868748845).
Bus to Bloom.
A bus is being organised by Toonagh Craft Group to Bloom
on the May Bank Holiday,Friday May 31. Anyone interested in travelling
should contact Denise (0876731966) as soon as possible, so that numbers
may be finalised. |
W/E 05/05/2019
Tractor Run for Tidy Towns.
There was a great turn-out in Ruan on Easter Sunday when
the beautiful weather drew out young and old to support the Tractor
Run, raising funds for the Tidy Towns and Graveyard Group. Around
seventy tractors of all shapes and sizes and twenty
vintage cars and trucks. They left Ruan village and took the road to
Kell’s Cross and Corofin, returning to Ruan where refreshments were
served at Morty Kelly’s Bar. A group of children also drove their
vehicles around Ruan Church with great enthusiasm and
it was a very enjoyable day. The organisers are very grateful for the
support they received for this fundraiser and will use the funds for
maintenance of machinery used in keeping the village and graveyards in
the parish in top shape.
Poker Classic a Success.
The recent Poker Classic held by Ruan Gymkhana in Morty
Kelly’s Bar raised funds for the upcoming Gymkhana in July and was well
supported. The Committee gave a portion of the funds raised to the
Senior Citizens Group to go towards their annual
trip to Lahinch and the Christmas party for the senior citizens of the
parish. The support of all who helped in any way is deeply appreciated.
Retreat in Donegal.
Last week 38 young people from the Imeall Boirne Cluster
went on Retreat to Donegal to take time away from the hustle and bustle
of everyday life, for the purpose of reconnecting with each other
through various activities, including prayer.
They also had fun attending a surf camp on both days. The Retreat was
organised by the Net Ministeries, who are young missionaries sharing the
Gospel message with the youth across Ireland. All who took part
thoroughly enjoyed their time away.
The group will finish for this year with a Mass for all exam students in the Cluster on Friday, May 3, at 7pm in Ruan Church.
Handball.
Well done to Ethan Lucas on coming 4th in the Community Games County Final recently, for which he received a certificate.
Holiday in Lahinch.
This year, the Senior Citizens annual holiday in Lahinch
is taking place from June 6 to June 11. Anyone wishing to avail of a
place may contact Mary (0879776583), Sheila (0876546637) or Linda
(0868748845).
Bus to Bloom.
A bus is being organised by Toonagh Craft Group to Bloom
on the May Bank Holiday,Friday May 31. Anyone interested in travelling
should contact Denise (0876731966) as soon as possible, so that numbers
may be finalised.
May Devotions.
The rosary will be recited in Ruan Church every evening
for the month of May at 7pm and at Our Lady’s Grotto in Fountain at
8.30pm each evening.
GAA Fundraising Launch.
The clouds lifted just in time on Sunday last to ensure
that all who attended the launch of the fundraiser in Ruan pitch was an
enjoyable evening for everyone. Tubber got the better of Ruan in a
challenge match, while the Ruan underage hurlers
and camogie players entertained at halftime. There were refreshments
afterwards and many stayed on to watch the Community Games events in
which many of the children participated. |
W/E 27/05/2018
Camogie.
Local camogie players Sinead Hastings, Emily Whelan,
Aoife Anderson and Kate Ford have been selected to join the Clare u14
camogie panel. They play with Ruan Camogie Club and are looking forward
to gaining more experience and meeting new friends.
Parents Association Fundraiser.
Members of the Parents Association of Toonagh School
will be in Toonagh Hall on Thursday, May 31, between the hours of
9-10am, 1.45-3pm and 6.30-7.30pm so that people may leave in the bags of
old, clean clothes, curtains, towels, bed linen, shoes, belts and
bags. This is a fundraiser for the school which will help in providing
various activities for the schoolchildren.
Local G.A.A. News.
Robin Mounsey and Ashley Brohan, both members of Ruan
Hurling Club, were on the panel of the Clare Minor Hurling team, which
played in the first round of the Munster Minor Championship against Cork
on Sunday last. Cork got the better of Clare on the day after a game
of tight scoring up the end, when Cork were victorious by 3 points.
Conal O’hainifein, a member of Ruan G.A.A. Club, who
plays football with Eire Og, featured on the Clare Football team which
had a victory over Limerick on Saturday evening last, scoring a point
when he was brought on as a substitute.
The Ruan under 14 Hurling team had an exciting day on
Sunday - they and a number of parents, left Ruan on a bus at 8am and
travelled to Crosshaven GAA Club where, at 11.30am, they played
Crosshaven under 14s. The Ruan boys were delighted to come out on top on
a score line of 8-5 to 3-4. They then proceeded to Pairc Ui Chaoimh to
watch the Clare v Cork games and, on their way home, they stopped at
Supermacs in Mallow. They arrived back in Ruan at 11pm, tired but
having had a fabulous day out. The children and their parents were
full of praise for Francis Lyons and Caroline McDonnell who organised
the trip.
Scoil Mhuire Walk.
A 6k fun run/walk will be held on Thursday, May 31 next,
for Ruan School. Registration is at the school from 5.30pm and the
run/walk starts at 7pm. All are welcome to join in the evening’s
exercise in a fun atmosphere.
Recent Death.
The death has occurred of Mrs. Mary Malone (née
O’Connor), Rathkeale, daughter of the late Seanie O’Connor, formerly of
Ardcarney, Ruan and Rathkeale.
Mass for Exam Students.
The 10am mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ruan on Sunday, May
27, will be offered for students sitting exams around this time. All
exam students are invited to attend this special celebration. |
W/E 20/05/2018
Traditional Music Class. The traditional music classes held in Ruan Community Centre on Monday evenings are proving very popular. The classes which are held between 8.30-9.30pm aim to encourage interested teens and adults to enjoy playing popular ‘session’ tunes, with the help of an overhead projector. All musicians are welcome. Mary Wynne @ 0863149261 has further information. Community Games Athletics. Ruan Community Games Athletics will be held in Ruan G.A.A. Field on this Sunday, May 20, with registration from 12 noon. The first event will be held at 12.30pm. Competitions are for boys and girls aged under eight to under sixteens and are open to call children of those ages living in the parish. There will also be fun activities for tiny tots and for children who are not taking part in the competitions. BYC Youth Activities: On next Thursday, May 17, Dr Maureen Griffin, will present a talk on Safe Internet/Social Media Usage to Imeall Boirne Youth, 1st Year to 3rd Year in Ruan Community Centre from 8.15 pm to 9.30pm. All youth from the cluster are invited to attend, and parents are asked to encourage their young people to attend the talk which will help equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary in today’s world. This talk will be followed up with a presentation for the adults of the cluster on Thursday June 7th in Ruan Community Centre. Last Saturday morning, a large group from Ruan BYC, and their families, took part in Darkness into Light walk in Ennis to raise awareness and funds for Pieta House. It was an uplifting experience for all those who sacrificed a few hours sleep to unite with people in New York, Perth, Sydney and other far-flung places all walking for the cause. Re-Enactment of Battle of Dysert O’Dea. A large crowd came to Dysert in Saturday last to see a re-enactment of the Battle of Dysert O’Dea, in which local historical and dramatic groups came together to commemorate the battle which took place in 1318, when the Normans were defeated by local Clans led by Chieftain Conor O’Dea and his Allies. A number of the O’Dea family were invited to join in the ‘Battle’ and it added another dimension to the 10th International O’Dea Clan gathering, for which over 200 members converged in Clare over the past week. Apart from the re-enactment of the battle, which was dramatised in three parts, there was a medieval pageant and various crafts on show - archery, butter-making, copper work, wood-turning, spinning and weaving, thatching and basket-making and the Crafts Class which takes place in Toonagh Hall Wednesday mornings had a stand showing their knitting and crochet work. It was a very enjoyable day and the visitors enjoyed mingling with ‘the locals’, finding they had much in common, even though they lived in different continents. |
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