Notes for February 2017
26/02/2017
Zumba Comes to Toonagh. A Zumba fitness class starts in Toonagh Hall Thurs. 23rd Feb. 8pm. Anyone wishing to take up this fun fitness class is welcome to come to the hall on the night to see if they would like it. Activities Resume. The yoga classes will resume in Toonagh hall on Mon. morning next at 11am and Tue. eve. at 7pm after taking a break for mid-term. The craft morning returns on Wed. am next, 1st March at 11am, where people can come and show whatever crafts they're interested in, sharing tips and ideas over a 'cuppa'. Recent Death. The death has taken place of Joe Murphy, Maghera, husband of the late Bridie Courtney Ardcarney, Ruan. Clothes Collection. The recent clothes collection held for Toonagh School raised €730, which will be used to buy jerseys for the school. The next collection will be the last one for this year, on 7th May next, when the Parents Association will 'go all out' to win the bonus prize of €1,500 and they're asking their supporters to be putting old clothes, shoes, bed linen, towels, belts, bags, etc. aside for this collection. |
05/02/2017
Annual Apostolic Display. The annual Display by the local Apostolic Works Society will take place on Sun. 12th March next. Anyone wishing to donate a sacred vessel should contact Eileen Roughan, Mary Marrinan or Eileen Hannon. The price list is on notice boards in both churches. Yoga. Yoga classes continue in Toonagh Hall - pay as you go class on Monday mornings 11am to 12.15pm. Classes are also held on Tuesday evenings from from 7 to 8.30pm. Contact 0858507227 for details. Recent Deaths. The death has taken place of Mary King (nee Kierse), Laghtagoona, Corofin, formerly of Dromina, Dysart, at the age of 97 years. Mary was the last surviving sibling of a family of eight. She met her late husband, Mick King, from Kilmihil, when he came to work in Ballycashin and they set up home in Dromina in 1958, where they raised their 8 children. In 2005 she relocated to Corofin with her daughter, Mary, Mary's husband Martin & family, however she maintained a strong bond with her friends made in Dromina over the fifty years she had lived there. She enjoyed nothing more than family get-togethers where her talented family sang and played music, indeed her son, P.J. even penned a special tune for her 'Mary from Whitemount', which he played on the 'box'. Her interests were wide and varied, when she lived in Dromina, she was a member of the Toonagh Cumann of Fianna Fáil, she had a great love of animals and of flowers and her sense of style was greatly admired. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren held a very special place in her heart. Mary's remains reposed in St. Tola's Church, Dysart and, following concelebrated requiem mass, she was laid to rest in Dysart Graveyard. She is survived by her daughters Anna (Purcell), Mary (Hansen O'Donoghue), Aileen (McMahon), sons Michael, P.J., Noel, Martin and John, sons in law, daughters in law, 21 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, extended family and friends. The death also occurred last week of Michael Fitzgibbons, aged 86, of Ballygriffey, in Cahercalla Nursing Home. Michael was the youngest of four boys, including Denis, Donal and Thomas born to Daniel and Delia, all of whom have predeceased him. He farmed the home farm in Ballygriffey until ill health forced him to retire. He was a great follower of the G.A.A. and he drove to Cusack Park on his tractor to watch games over the years. He had been a resident of Cahercalla Nursing Home in later years. Michael's remains were removed from Kennedy's Funreal Home, Ennis to St. Tola's Church, Dysart and following requiem mass, he was laid to rest in Drumcliffe Graveyard. He is survived by his sister in law, May, nieces, nephew, extended family and friends. |
W/E 28/02/2016
Indoor Athletics. The Indoor Munster Athletic Championships were held in Nenagh over the past two weekends. Aisling Moloney from Toonagh did really well, finishing second in u12 girls 600m. Cheoil an Gheimhridh. Shona O'Halloran from Dysart, with Roisin Clancy, (CCE, Croisin) came first in the u17 Duet section at the Munster final of Cheoil an Gheimhridh held in Dromcollogher recently. Tierna Casey, with Lily Price, Eileen and Eoin Costelloe,(CCE, Clarecastle Ballyea) came second in the quartet u 13. Apostolic Works Society. The members of the local Apostolic Works Society are busily preparing for their annual display which will be held in Ruan Community Centre on Sun. 10th April. Anyone wishing to donate a sacred vessel to the Missions in memory of a loved one, which would be much appreciated, may contact Eileen Hannon, Eileen Roughan or Mary Marrrinan. Bingo Nite. Dysart trainee nurse, Claire McDonnell and her friend Aisling Sweeney from Connemara are travelling to the outback in Tanzania in May to work with people in need, in hospitals there. To fund their venture, they are holding a Bingo Nite in Purcell's Ruan on this Fri. 26th Feb at 7.30pm and look forward to the support of the community on the night. There will be lots of prizes and a raffle, and a fun night is guaranteed. Holy Communion Preparation. The first Preparation Ceremony for First Holy Communion will take place in Ruan Church on Sun. 28th Feb. at 10am mass and in Dysart Church on Sat. 5th March at 6.30am mass. Recent Deaths. Mass will be celebrated in St. Tola's Church, Dysart on this Sat. 27th Feb. at 6.30pm for the Month's Mind of Kitty Bond (nee Crowe) formerly of Dysart, who died recently in Canada. The death has also taken place of Michael Finucane, in England, brother of Mattie of Ballybrody. |
W/E 21/02/2016
Mick Dunne Memorial Awards. Clare Camogie has been selected for an award for 'Best Match Programme' category in the Mick Dunne Memorial Awards which will be held on this coming Sat. night at Croke Park as part of Volunteer of the Year Awards. This award is a fitting tribute to Ruan Club woman, Brid McNamara, who was PRO of Clare Camogie at the time and was programme editor for the P.K. Clare Senior Camogie Championship final 2015. Handball. Handball has been revived in the parish, after an absence of a number of years, with the setting up of a Handball Club at the Toonagh Sports Complex. Adults interested in playing this game are invited to come to the Complex any Monday and Friday evenings from 8pm, and beginners will be very welcome. Contact Eoghan Hynes @ 0838125591 for further details. Recent Deaths. The death has taken place of Joseph McDonagh of Ballygriffey, Larchill at his home, at the age of 84. Joseph and his wife, Mary, set up home in Ballygriffey over forty years ago where they reared a family of six daughters and three sons. He had a great love of horses and always looked after them very well. He loved the outdoors and always had a kind word with those he'd meet on his walks. He had been ill for a short time and, following a spell in Ennis General Hospital, he was taken care of at his home by his family until he passed away. His remains were removed from Daly's Funeral Home to Ennis Cathedral and following requiem mass, were brought to Drumcliffe Graveyard passing by his home in a horse drawn hearse, which was a fitting tribute to him. He is survived by his wife, Mary, daughters Ann, Winnie, Mary Teresa, Ellen, Kathleen and Bridget, sons Pat, Michael and Joseph, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and friends. The death has also taken place of Maura O'Connor, Knockreagh, Dysart and also of Teresa Swanson, nee Kenny, of Schoole, in the U.S. Ruan Tidy Towns. The AGM of Ruan Tidy Towns will be held in Morty Kelly's Bar on tonight, Thursday 18th, at 8.30pm. The committee would welcome anyone interested in helping the area to maintain the high marks which it has been getting in the competition over the years and making it a pleasant place to live. Sale of Work & Cakes. Toonagh Hall is the venue for a fundraising sale on this Sun. 21st Feb. between 12 noon and 4pm. Becky Curtin, Fountain, who is one of ten general nursing students travelling to Uganda this summer volunteering with the Irish Charity, Nurture Africa, where they will provide healthcare and education to local orphaned children, has organised this fundraiser. She would be delighted to receive unwanted goods or home baking to help with the fundraiser, and these may be left in at her home before Sunday. Ruan G.A.A. The Ruan u13 'C' Championship winning panel of hurlers were presented with their medals at a very well attended function in Toonagh Hall recently. Special guests on the night were Clare Senior Hurlers David Reidy and David Fitzgerald, who presented the medals. |
W/E 14/92/2016
Ruan N.S. Board of Management. The Board of Management for Ruan N.S. is as follows: Teacher’s Nominee - Niamh Ní Chonghaile Patrons Nominee – Carrie Droney Chairperson – Linda Hannon Community Nominees – Gai Hardy & Mortimer O’Sullivan Parents’ Nominees – Keith Kelly & Olivia O’Toole Principal – Cyril Lyons. Parents wishing to enrol a child for this coming September may call to the school for application form or telephone the school at 6037301. February Fitness. A walking/running group has been set up in Ruan where all levels of fitness, and none, are welcome. It meets in the local hurling field, under lights, on Tue. & Thurs. evenings at 7.20pm. Loreto @ 0872855680 has all the details. Youth Club. A meeting will be held in Toonagh Hall & Sports Complex tomorrow, Fri. 12th Feb., at 8pm, to discuss the possibility of getting a Youth Club up and running in the parish. A speaker from Clare Youth Services will attend in the night to give information on what it entails. Youth Clubs cater for young people from 1st year through to Leaving Cert. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or youth club leader, and parents/guardians interested in getting their children involved are invited. Community Games Art. Aoibheann Roughan of Fountain, a pupil at Toonagh N.S. scooped a gold medal at the county final of the Community Games, Art competition in Ennis on Sat. last, and will now represent the County at the All Ireland Finals in Athlone next August. Jack Browne came 3rd in the u8 section, Ryan Bliss came 2nd and his brother, Shane, came 3rd in the u8 section . Fitness 4Fun. Fitness 4 Fun exercise classes for men and women continue in Ruan Community Centre on Wednesdays from 1.15 to 2.15pm. John Conroy, who runs the class, is an experienced and qualified fitness coach for older adult fitness. People with arthritis, heart disease or diabetes benefit from regular physical activity, and exercise can also help people with blood pressure, balance problems or difficulty with walking. All are welcome to these classes which are proving very popular with those attending. Recent Death. The death has taken place of Brid Cahill, Caherbulane, Corofin, mother of Anne Foley, Adroon, Ruan. |
W/E 07/02/2016
New Board of Management Toonagh N.S. The following are the members of the Board of Management of Toonagh School, which will serve a four year term which commenced on the 1st. Dec., 2015. Marie Slattery (Patron’s Nominee & Chairperson) Ger Barry (Patron’s Nominee) Denise Whelan (Parents’ Nominee) Philip Lucas (Parents’ Nominee) Seán Eustace (Teachers’ Nominee) Donnchadh Kelleher (Principal & Secretary) Ita Hastings (Community Representative) Seán Ryan (Community Representative) Bingo Nite. Dysart girl and young trainee nurse, Claire McDonnell, with her student pal, Aisling Sweeney from Connemara are travelling to Tanzania in May to work with people in need in hospitals in the outback. They will help in treating people and learn about their culture and how they can learn to help each other. The girls are holding a Bingo Nite to raise funds for this worthy cause in Purcell's Bar, Ruan on Fri. 26th Feb. at 7.30pm. and they are hoping for good support on the night. Recent deaths. The death has taken place of Kitty Quinn (nee O'Dwyer) of Kells, at Carrigoran Nursing Home. Kitty, originally from Kilrush, as a young woman, came to work at Our Lady's Hospital, Ennis and it was here she met her late husband, Paddy. They settled in Kells where they raised three daughters and where Kitty indulged her love of home-making, gardening and her day trips to Lahinch and around the county. Her remains were removed from Carrigoran to St. Mary's Church, Ruan where, following requiem mass, she was laid to rest in the adjoining graveyard. Kitty is survived by her daughters Geraldine Meehan, Collette Kelly and Majella Nolan, sons in law, grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends. Community Games A large number of children participated in Community Games Art 2016. FIRST and SECOND place in each age group, (EXCEPT UNDER 6) boys and girls go forward to Community Games Art County Final at CBS School, Ennis on Saturday 6 February, 2016 at 09.30am. U-14 U 16
G.A.A. & Camogie Club registration. The local Minor hurling club has teamed up with the local camogie club this year in holding a joint registration night in Toonagh Hall on this Fri. night, 5th Feb. at 7.30pm. All boys from under 6 to under 18 need to register on the night in order to train and play with the club during 2016. Family Club membership is being promoted and details will be available on Fri. night. All players and parents involved in the camogie club are requested to attend for registration. Medal presentation. The Ruan u13 championship winning panel will receive their medals during the registration evening in Toonagh Hall on Fri. night at 7.30pm. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome. County Indoor Athletics Championships Local children did very well on Sunday in the County Indoor Athletics Championships in Nenagh. Neasa Ni Ainifein won her u13, 600m in a very fast time of 1.52.25. Aisling Moloney won the u12, 600m in a time of 1.58.14 and she also won the u12 shot putt with a throw of 5.82metres. Aoife Anderson and also Aodain, Neasa and Roisa Ni Lachtnain all performed very well, just missing out on the medals. Recent Deaths The death has taken place, in Canada, of Kitty Crowe, sister of the late Paddy (Red) Crowe, Dromina, Dysart and Brid Cahill, Caherbulane, Corofin, mother of Anne Foley, Adroon, Ruan. |
W/E 22/02/2015
Special Grandparents Mass. In conjunction with Catholic Schools Week, a mass was celebrated in Ruan School on Monday to acknowledge the role of Grandparents in the lives of their grandchildren. Invitations went out to the grandparents through the grandchildren and a there was a great turn out of grandparents from all over Clare and even from Limerick. They took part in the readings and prayers of the faithful and Fr. Pat O'Neill, in his homily, spoke of the life's experience of the grandparents and the special place they have in the lives of their grandchildren, they're often the best educators and they have the time to give to their grandchildren. Their role in dropping off and collecting children from school, helping with homework and spending quality time with them was acknowledged and it was a very special day for all involved. Recent Death. The death has taken place in St. Joseph's Hospital, Ennis, of John Hehir, late of Drumcavan, Ruan. John was born and raised in Drumcavan and spent all his life working on the farm. He married the late Belinda Cassidy and they reared a family of five. John had a great love of horses, and he bred them over the years. When compulsory tillage was introduced during "The Emergency", John ploughed twenty five to thirty acres, using a pair of horses. He also milked a herd of cows, first by hand and, on the introduction of milking machines, he changed over. He was a man who saw many changes during his lifetime, from the austerity of hard times through to the comforts electricity and transport brought to farming, and he moved seamlessly through it all. Due to ill health, John had resided in St. Joseph's Hospital, Ennis for the past four years, and he lost his wife, Belinda, last April. His remains reposed in Ruan Church and following concelebrated requiem Mass, he was laid to rest in Ruan Graveyard. John is survived by his son, Gerard, daughters, Cora, Nora, Evelyn and Imelda, daughter in law, sons in law, grandchildren and by his sisters Mary Brassil in Newmarket on Fergus, Evelyn Clancy in Dublin and his brother, Michael in England. Award. The National Camogie Association has chosen the Clare Camogie Board for the "Best use of Social Media" Award last week. This award was helped, in no small way, by the efforts of Ruan woman, Brid McNamara, who is PRO for Clare Camogie, and she has brought the profile of camogie to a very large audience, at home and away, during her time as PRO, using local radio, newspapers and social media. Her passion for the game shines through in everything she does with the Association. |
W/E 15/02/2015
Enrolment for September. Anyone wishing to enrol their children in Scoil Mhuire, Ruan may get enrolment forms for this coming September from the office at the school. Bingo in Toonagh Hall. Now that Toonagh Hall is up and running again, a Bingo fundraiser will be held there on Sunday, 1st March next, at 4pm. The organising committee is appealing to the community for its support with this event and would welcome items for spot prizes, etc. contact Maria for further information at 0860593207. Recent Death. The death occurred in England, recently, of Michael Flannery, husband of Susan Pyne, formerly of Tullymacken, Ruan. Burial has taken place in Mayo. Community Games. A number of children from Toonagh N. S. participated in the community games art competition in Rice College on Sat. morning last - Daniel Clancy came 3rd in his age category and Liam Moran came 2nd in his age category |
W/E 08/02/2015
Clothes Collection for School. Over the past few years used clothes collections have been a very valuable source of revenue for organisations. The Parents' Association of Toonagh School will hold one on Thursday, 12th Feb next, to raise funds for school supplies. Clothes, shoes, handbags, belts, curtains, bed linen will all be welcome. Toonagh Hall will be open from 9-10am, 1.45-3pm and 6.30-7.30pm on the day so people can drop off their donations, which will be greatly appreciated. Club Registration Night. Registration for the local Camogie Club takes place in Ruan Community Centre on this Fri. 6th Feb. at 7pm. Adult players and girls aged u6 to u18, with their parents are asked to attend. All players have to be registered in order to train or play with the Club for 2015. New players are always welcome. Contact 0879135525 for any information. The Minor Hurling Club will also hold its registration at the same time in the same venue, and all boys aged u6 to u18 must register so that they may train and play with the Club for the coming year. This year the Club is promoting a Family Membership rate of €80, which will also include a weekly local lotto ticket. The 'player registration section' on www.ruan.gaa.ie has all the details. Refreshments will be served on the night. School Enrolment. Application forms for enrolment to Toonagh N.S. for this coming September are available at the school. Closing date is next Mon. 9th Feb. Recent Death. The death has taken place in England recently of Mary Kelly, sister of the late Eileen McMahon, Ballytigue and the late Michael O'Sullivan of Dromore. Bingo in Toonagh Hall. Now that Toonagh Hall is up and running again, a Bingo fundraiser will be held there on Sunday, 1st March next at 4pm. The organising committee is appealing to the community for its support with this event and would welcome spot prizes, etc. Contact Maria for further information @ 0860593207. |
W/E 23/02/2014
Bingo Nite for Hall. It's "all systems go" for the first fundraiser to repair damage to Toonagh Hall & Sports Complex following the storm at Christmas. A Bingo Nite will take place at Purcell's, Ruan on this Fri. night, 21st Feb. at 7.00p.m. There will be lots of spot prizes on offer and finger food will be served on the night. All support will be warmly welcomed. Clothes Collection. The second fundraiser for Toonagh Hall is a clothes collection on Thurs. 27th Feb., outside Toonagh Hall. People will be on hand to take bags of clothes at 9a.m., 2p.m. 3p.m. and between 6-8p.m. All types of clean clothing - towels, curtains, hats, belts, shoes, handbags, bed-linen (sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers) NO duvets or pillows please. Bags are available in the porch of Dysart Church or black bin bags may be used. Should anyone need bags to be collected, please contact Rose (0870610212) who will arrange collection. Adult Dancing Classes: Maggie Hutten will return to Ruan Community Centre on Thursday nights, starting this Thurs. 20th Feb., at 8.30p.m. Anyone wishing to learn waltzes, jives, quick-steps and set dancing is welcome. G.A.A. The Clare G.A.A. Annual 2013 is now available and features a full colour spread on Ruan Minor and Senior Clubs, also a tribute to the late Jimmy Smyth. Recent Death. The death has taken place of Frank O'Dea late of Clarefield, Kilkee and formerly of Nooankeogh, Ruan. |
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