Notes for February
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Junior Camogie Players.
Rebecca Crowe, Niamh Lyons, Louise and Claire McDonnell,
four Camogie players with the Ruan Club are on the Clare Junior Camogie
team panel. This team overcame Limerick in the Littlewoods National
League, in a tense and exciting game on
Sunday last. Clare dominated almost the entire game, holding the lead
to the end in a 2.10 to 0.13 victory over Limerick.
Rural Development.
Ruan is one of the communities which has been chosen by
the Board of Clare Local Development Company, through its Leader Rural
Development Programme, to participate in both community and biodiversity
training for 2019.
An official launch of the biodiversity programme to be
delivered by BurrenBeo took place in Dromore Woods on Monday, Feb. 11
last.
Basketball Final.
Holly O’Loughlin, Larchill, a former pupil of Toonagh
School, is a member of Colaiste Muire’s Basketball team which won the
All Ireland U15B final in the National Arena on Friday last. They beat
Colaiste Brid, Clondalkin in the semi final and
met Causeway Comprehensive in the final. They will now play in the “A”
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Community Games Art Final.
A number of children from the parish participated in the
County Finals of the Community Games Art competitions on Saturday in
the CBS School, Ennis. Eryn and Tara Moroney both got first place in
their respective competitions and will represent
Clare in Athlone in the National Finals. Blaithin Barry and Emma
Cantillon took Silver and Abby Cantillon and Jack Browne took Bronze. Well done to all who took part in the competition, which brings out the
creative side in so many children throughout the
country.
Ruan Camogie.
The recent registration night for the local Camogie Club
was very well attended. The girls on the U13B and U18C were presented
with their medals by Clare Camogie Star, Chloe Morey, and refreshments
were served. It bodes well for the coming season
that there is such interest in Camogie in the parish and the commitment
of all involved is invaluable to the success of the Club.
The new Ruan Camogie gear, provided by Intosport
Ireland, is now available and it will be displayed in Ruan Community
Centre on this Saturday, Feb. 16, at 7pm, where people may purchase any
of the items. The gear may also be seen on the Ruan
Camogie Facebook page.
Death.
The death has occurred of Breid Ryan (Post) , née Cahir,
Knockane, Newport, Co. Tipperary, formerly of Larchill, sister of Sean
and Frank Cahir, Larchill and the late Michael Cahir, Ballygriffey,
Ruan. The death has also taken place of Michael
Cahir, Wexford, formerly of Kells.
Clothes Collection.
The recent clothes collection for Toonagh School took in
€800, which will be put to good use for the benefit of the children in
the school. The members of the Parents Association are very thankful to
all who continually support them in their
fundraising efforts for the school.
Scouts.
Ruan Scouts held Church Gate collections recently,
making €120 in Dysart and €60 in Ruan. These funds will go towards
purchasing a new tent and to cover training. The Beavers have started
back last week, and meet at a new time of 6.30pm in Ruan
Community Centre. The Club is planning a Bingo Nite in Toonagh Hall in
April, more details nearer the time.
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Walk for Huntington’s Association.
The Toonagh Walk which was held on Sunday, Jan. 13 last
attracted walkers from all over the county, and beyond. Despite the wet
conditions on the day, there was a great response to the appeal for
support and, as a result, Denise Whelan has lodged
€7,500 to the Huntington’s Disease Association account. These, much
needed, funds go to support families impacted by the disease, and the
walk was to create awareness about the disease which affects hundreds of
people all over the country. Great credit is
due to all who organized the walk, put up signs, baked, gave raffle
prizes and helped out on the day, in whatever capacity, their support is
hugely appreciated.
Toonagh Hall and Sports Complex.
Due to the disappointing turnout at the A.G.M. of
Toonagh Hall and Sports Complex on Friday, Feb. 1, it was not possible
to elect a new committee. A final meeting will be held on this
Thursday, Feb. 7, at 8pm in Toonagh Hall. As the present
committee members are stepping down, if a new committee is not elected,
the facility will, unfortunately, have to close down. It is imperative
that a representative from each of the groups and clubs which use the
Complex are present at this meeting. The closure
of the facility would be a huge loss to the school, local clubs and the
wider community.
Recent Deaths.
The death has occurred of Ann Rose ((Nancy) Keane,
Cusack Road, Ennis, mother of Mary Keane and Patrick Keane who live in
Dysart. The death has also taken place of Maura Hitchen, England,
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Toonagh Hall and Sports Complex.
Toonagh Hall and Sports Complex Committee is holding its
A.G.M. in Toonagh Hall on this Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at 8.30pm. As the
present members of the Committee are stepping down, it is imperative
that a new committee is elected, as the community
depends on the facility, which is used by the schoolchildren of
Toonagh School, Toonagh Handball Club, the local G.A.A. Club, Crafts
group, children’s dancing classes, Zumba dance classes and meetings of
various groups, remaining open. All interested are
invited to attend.
Local Scouts.
Ruan Scouts began its second year in existence with an
outing to Fosset’s Circus in September last. Thirty Beavers, twenty
nine Cubs and a new Scouts section, with ten Scouts now make up the
numbers in the local group.
The first few months of this term have been busy and the
committed volunteer leaders run weekly meetings, providing fun-filled
activities for the children where the aim is to achieve ‘Adventure
Skills Badges’.
At Halloween the three sections joined up for Bonfire
night, with a spooky treasure hunt, building campfires and enjoying a
night hike. On the weeks leading up to Christmas the children worked on
earning their ‘Air Badges’. Beavers visited Lufthansa
and Shannon Air Adventure Centre and the Cubs visited Galway Airport.
Scouts enjoyed caving in the Burren Outdoor Activity Centre, and all
these outings were hugely enjoyed by all who travelled.
The Scouts have already resumed for the new year, the Cubs were back on Jan. 24, and the Beavers will be back on Feb.7.
Church gate collections will be held to support the
Scouts on this Sat. Feb. 2 before 8.00pm Mass in Dysart and on next Sat.
Feb. 9 before 8.00pm Mass and the support of the community will be much
appreciated.
Camogie A.G.M.
The local Camogie Club has appointed the following to
head the Club going into the 2019 season - Chairman, Aidan Hastings,
Sec., Anne Marie Jones, Assistant Sec., Ellen Jones, Treasurer, Miriam
Strand, P.R.O., Rebecca Crowe, Registrars, Tasha
Hynes and Alice Casey and Child Protection Officers, Grainne Barry and
Geraldine Burke. Camogie & Gaa Registration.
Ruan
Camogie Gaa Clubs registration night will take place in Toonagh Hall on
February 1, at 7pm. A special guest will make a presentation to the U13B
and U18C Shield winners and refreshments
will be served afterwards. All donations of home baking will be very
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Art and Craft Classes.
Two local mothers who appreciate the fact that young
children are early risers and need to have something to do to keep
themselves entertained, besides watching television, on Saturday
mornings, have come together to hold Art and Crafts classes in Toonagh
Hall. They’ve titled the classes “Cute as a Button” and they’re held in
Toonagh Hall on Saturday mornings from 9.15am to 10.45am for children
from 4 to 12 years of age. Contact Pamela @ 0876224698 or Aisling @
0863751807 for all the details.
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Medal Presentation.
The Ruan under 15 ‘C’ Championship winning panel were
presented with their medals by special guest, John McGrath,
TipperarySenior hurler, on registration night in Toonagh Hall. He
wished the players well for the year ahead and emphasised the need to
practice the skills of Hurling, not only at training, but also on their
own.
The victorious camogie teams, u12, u13 and u14 were also
presented with their medals. Janet Neilan, who died in 2015, was a
stalwart of Ruan Camogie Club, and her memory is held in very high
regard and, to this end, the inaugural Janet Neilan memorial trophy was
presented to the u14 Feile team.
Recent Death.
The death has taken place, suddenly, of John Mulqueen of
Ballygriffey, Ruan. John was born and reared on the farm of his late
father and mother, Bernie and Mary, which he continued to farm up until
his death. It became home to his own family when he married Juliette
(Finn) from Nenagh thirty years ago and where they reared their family
of two boys and two girls.
John was a man of deep faith and family values, in tune
with nature, generous with his time and experience in helping neighbours
and friends. He was a past member of the Parish Council where he was
involved in parish development over the years. He was an avid follower
of Clare hurling, travelling to all the games.
The large crowds which attended his reposal in St.
Tola’s Church, Dysart, and the requiem mass where Fr. Pat O’Neill was
assisted by John’s brother, Fr. Martin, John’s cousin, Fr. Tony Casey,
Fr. Peter O’Loughlin and Fr. Ger Nash, bore teatament to the regard in
which he and his family are held.
He is survived by his wife, Juliette, sons Hugh and
Justin, daughters Isabel and Emily, sisters Una, Helen and Annette,
brothers Fr. Martin, Gerard and Dermot, mother in law, brothers in law,
sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
The death has also occurred of Bridget (Tess) O’Brien, Bansha, Tipperary, formerly of Moyrhee, Ruan.
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Community Games Art. The following are the results from the County competition which was held in Scoil Chroist Ri on Saturday morning last - U8 - Luke Flanagan, came 4th; U 10 - Eryn Moroney came 1st; U 10 – Tomas Barry came 2nd, and in U12 Tara Moroney took 1st and Aoibheann Roughan came 2nd. Eryn & Tara Moroney won gold so they go forward to the National Finals in UL in May. Local History Group. Anyone who might have an interest in local history will be welcome to come to the weekly meeting of the local history group which is held in Morty Kelly’s on Tuesday evenings at 8.30pm. Last year the members had a very interesting information night where they exhibited the work they’d gathered to date, pictures and written information, on various townlands around the village. Craft Mornings. The craft Mornings held in the kitchen of Toonagh Hall on Wednesday mornings from 11am to 12 noon are proving a great success, with those attending sharing their ideas and hints on crochet and knitting, and enjoying a “cuppa”. Last week a number of them showed some children from Toonagh School how to make St. Bridget’s Crosses and were delighted with the enthusiasm shown by the children who made fine specimens of their own. Apostolic Works Society. The local Apostolic Works Society, which raises funds and helps the foreign missions, are working towards their annual display of works which will be held in Ruan Community Centre on April 15, 2018. Anyone wishing to donate a sacred vessel in memory of someone they wish to commemorate, or on their own, or their family’s account may contact Eileen Roughan, Mary Marrinan or Eileen Hannon. The support of the community is much appreciated by the members and the recipients of their aid |
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Ruan GAA.
Ruan GAA Club will hold a Hurling and Camogie Registration night in Toonagh Hall Friday, February 2nd. Registration for all Players (Adult and Underage) takes place from 7 to 8 pm.
Medal presentations to the victorious Camogie U12, U13 and U14 Teams
and to the U15C boys who won the County final will take place at 8pm sharp.
The inaugural Janet Neilan memorial trophy will be presented to the U14
Feile Camogie Team,and Janet, and her significant contribution to Ruan
and Clare camogie will be remembered. There will be refreshments &
party bags afterwards - donations of home baking will be much
appreciated on the night.
Enrolment at Toonagh National School.
Toonagh National School is now accepting enrolment of Junior Infants for September 2018. Please contact the school on 065-6820143 or at toonaghschool@gmail.com.
Recent Deaths.
The deaths have taken place of Patrick (Paddy) Real,
Thomondgate, Limerick, uncle of Fr. Pat O’Neill, Ruan; Mrs. Eileen
Dinan, Ennis, mother of Noel Dinan, Beechgrove, Toonagh and Josie Bowes
(nee Lynch), Surrey, England and formerly of Gortaficka, Crusheen,
sister of Micheal Lynch of Toormore, Ruan.
Blessing of Throats.
The
traditional blessing of throats for the feast of St. Blaise will take
place at Ruan mass on Sunday morning at 10am and at Dysart mass on
Sunday evening at 7pm. Candles for home and church use will also
be blessed at both masses and anyone wishing to have candles blessed
may leave them on the Altar.
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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. |
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