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On Saturday afternoon last, our under 21 footballers had a good win over Knockmealdown Gaels in the South Tipp Under 21 B Football Quarter final. The game was played in Davin Park, Carrick on Suir. The Gaels were a combination team from the Ballylooby, Fr. Sheehys and Newcastle Clubs. Before we lose the run of ourselves, it should be remembered that the Gaels only came back into the competition through the second chance round in which they defeated Clonmel Og. In the first round, they had lost heavily to Ballyporeen who are still strong. In the quarter final next weekend, Bally will meet St. Patrick's whom we ourselves defeated in round one. On Saturday we showed a small number of changes from the side that won in round one. Some of these were enforced. We played well enough but made the task difficult for ourselves by shooting a large number of wides and missing quite a number of frees. A second goal towards the end of the game settled the supporters nerves as we ran out 2-8 to 0-10 winners.

We are now in the semi-final. With us are Killenaule who had a walk over the weekend and Ballingarry who had a narrow 3-3 to 0-11 win over Carrick Swan in a quarter final played in Mullinahone. Ballingarry who were not at full strength seemed to have used up an amount of luck in this game.

The fourth quarter-final will be played in Ardfinnan on Sunday morning next between Ballyporeen and St. Patrick's. I presume the semi-final draw will take place after the game.

Our team has plenty of potential to do well especially if a much quicker supply of the ball was sent in to the forwards some of whom are both speedy and accurate.

We lined out on Saturday – Michael Lonergan, Keith Mullally, Ciaran O' Shea, Brian Treacy, Alan Walsh, Joseph O'Meara, Chris Horan, Sean Curran, Eddie Phelan, Thomas Collins, Kevin Walzer, Niall O'Brien, Garry Cronin, Richie Morrissey, Nigel O'Brien. Subs used: Eoin Fennelly and Cathal Horan. Credit to the team manager Declan McNamara and his selectors. Hopefully the team can advance a few more steps.

Fur and Feather Land:
In one of the National daily papers for many years, there was a cartoon strip called "Curly Wee" who lived with his friends in Fur and Feather Land. It now looks as if Fur and Feather Land may be coming to Mullinahone on Sunday mornings. On Sunday morning week March 14th, a bring and buy poultry sale has been arranged to take place in the Car Park of the local GAA grounds. Further sales are to take place on the first Sunday of each month from 8.30am to 1.30pm. Eggs and birds of all types are welcome. Small animals, rabbits, guinea pigs etc. are also welcome. Sellers must bring their own cages and boxes. For more details, contact Eddie Lanigan at 087 6528040.

A fowl market in Mullinahone is not new. A couple of years ago, a Market Rights Day was held in the village streets. The connection between the local GAA and a Mullinahone Fowl Market could be almost 100 years old.
The following is a verse sometimes added to "The Mullinahone Fifteen".

"Going home through Grangemockler they frightened all the cows and scattered Mrs. Freaney's hens going in by Nine Mile House/

They whistled at Mickey Denny saying try and keep her going/

For we must attend a fowl market in a place called Mullinahone".

Whether the verse is authentic or belongs to another local ballad such as "Micky Sheas Motor Car", I'm not sure but Sunday March 14th won't be the first fowl market in Mullinahone. Again, more details from Eddie Lanigan at 087 6528040.

Fancy Dress and Sponsored Silence:
Poulacapple N.S. held a Fancy Dress and Sponsored Silence (5th and 6th Classes) on behalf of the Haven Charity in aid of the Haiti Appeal. A sum of E735 was raised. A big thank you to all on behalf of the pupils and the school staff comes from Ellen Carrigan S.N.A. (See photos).

Local Lotto Draw
The last February draw took place on February 22nd. The winning numbers drawn were: (1, 2, 19, 15). There was no jackpot winner, but we did have three winners of the Match 3 prize of E150. Congratulations to Willie Walsh, Mary O'Sullivan and Mary Gunn. Next Jackpot draw will be on Monday March 8th, when the jackpot could be worth E2,500. However, if you are not in you wont win.

Parish News:
For the duration of Lent, there will be devotions in St. Michael's Church each Sunday evening at 7pm. Last Mass in Mullinahone on Sunday last was part of the celebrations of Sr. Emily Maher, who has been 60 years in religion. Sr. Emily is a sister of Betty Reilly, Carrick Road whom she visits on a regular basis. We congratulate Sr. Emily on her 60 years of service. First Confession will take place in St. Michael's Church on Friday night March 12th at 7.30pm. Next Sunday preparation for First Communion will continue at the 11.30am Mass on March 7th.

The deaths have taken place of Jack Doyle, formerly of Ballyduggan who was interred in Borris, Co. Carlow and of Ms. Nellie O'Connell, late of Fethard Street who died in England and whose remains were interred in Mullinahone. Nellie was the daughter of Alice and Charlie O'Connell and the last of the five girls and two boys in that family.

Anniversary Masses next weekend:
Friday night March 5th 8pm Anniversary Denis Foley, Parkmore,

Sat. March 6th 8pm Anniversary Mansel Brett, Poulacapple West

Sunday March 7th .30am Anniversary Mary and Hugh Madden, Fethard Street,

11.30am Anniversary Kitty and Jack Bradshaw, Ballinacloghy.

May they rest in peace.

Irish Wheelchair Association:
The Tipperary branch of the above would like to thank the people of Mullinahone for their generosity at the recent church gate collection. The sum of E720 was raised. Thanks also to the collectors who gave of their time to help with the collection.

September Look back:
Mullinahone GAA Juvenile Club thanked the people for making their Annual Under 12 Tournament a great success.
Notice was given that the Slievenamon Tractor Run was to take place on September 12th. Kate O'Connell N.T. was wished luck on her transfer to County Galway from Kilvemnon N.S. Simon McGowan, Kilvemnon completed the Gale Force Triathlon in Westport, Co. Mayo on behalf of the Richie Quirke Support Fund. St. Patricia Byrne, Lismolin celebrated 60 years in religion while First Choice Fuels opened in the village. The month concluded with the exit of our senior hurlers from the county championship in Semple Stadium at the hands of Upperchurch.

Pray for the Sinners:
The Fionn Mac Cumhaill Players present "Pray for the Sinners", a play in two acts by Paul Maher over the coming weeks. The play is directed by Anne Williamson. It is a moving story which is at all times, hilariously funny. Joey Ryan is a young man of 22 living in 1986 Ireland, as Christianity is about to come under some changes. It's a long time from his parents days when women prayed for holy purity and men for the conversion of Russia. Joey is a little bewildered by all around him and is of an age when he is sexually and mentally frustrated and now the moving statues has put him thinking that he is going mad. The Watergate, Kilkenny, March 10th – 056 7761674, The Abbymill, Fethard March 12th, - 087 2544229 and the Source, Thurles on March 13th – 0504 90204. Book early to see host of local talent in top class surroundings.

Date: 24/02/2010
From: Tom Hayes T.D.

South Tipperary T.D. last night spoke in the Dáil about ongoing problems with water supply in the Mullinahone, Fethard, Cloneen and Drangan areas with the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

"The Council have applied for emergency funding of €8 million to fund mains replacement in the Mullinahone-Fethard area. In the past ten years during the summer months, but also the winter, the area suffers desperate water shortages. The locals have lobbied the local authority and it has been raised at council meetings. People who are paying water rates, many of whom are in rural areas, are extremely frustrated with the service. The council is now under fierce pressure to carry out remedial works but cannot do so unless the Department sanctions €8 million to replace the pipes.

"When a new round of funding is announced, which I expect shortly, the Mullinahone area must be given particular attention. I request the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to sanction the money on behalf of the people of Mullinahone. This is an urgent request."

In reply to Tom Hayes T.D., the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government highlighted that prevention of leaks and water mains replacement were very much a priority for the new Water Services Investment Programme, and that Councils were requested to target those most important projects for prioritisation. The Minister confirmed that his Department has received proposals for water mains replacement for Mullinahone, Fethard Town, Killenaule, Cloneen and Drangan. He has confirmed that the Council will be contacted in the very near future about these projects. An announcement is expected in coming weeks.

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ENDS

For further information, please contact Tom Hayes, T.D. on (087) 8105016 or Sarah O'Connor, Parliamentary Assistant to Tom Hayes on (087) 2225995.