Some weeks ago, a television documentary was shown on RTE, which recalled the great Sunday night show of the 1960’s and 1970’s, “The Riordans”. This weekly half hour drama became the staple viewing diet of rural Ireland as it began to explore within
it’s storylines the problems and moral issues of the day.
In this part of the country, we took a special interest in “The Riordans”, as the action took place in the mythical village of Leestown, which was situated somewhere near Kells. We enjoyed the frequent references to Callan and other places in Kilkenny, which we knew well. One such memory comes to my own mind from the 1970’s. It concerned Benjy and his interest in having a housing complex built in Freshford which would be suitable for older people. This estate would have each person living independently but having central facilities available to all.
It seemed a wonderful facility to me in those long ago days. A version of the idea surfaced in the Mount Carmel Complex in Callan in later years. An idea much nearer to “The Riordans” idea surfaced in Ireland in 1982 when the “Sue Ryder” idea came to Ireland. Starting with a Complex in Ballyroan, Co. Laois the foundation has expanded much nearer to us with complexes in Holycross and in Owning near Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. What seemed like a great idea in the days of the Riordans is an even better one in modern times. Then there was much more interaction between the generations within the family. Now with so many cases of both parents in a family working and with families being far smaller, the elderly grandparents are becoming more isolated and even cut off from their grandchildren. The need for such places as Sue Ryder Foundations was never greater than it is today.
These foundations allow independence to older people and provide them with company and such basic needs as food and medical care in the middle of their own communities. Rural Villages rather than crowded sprawling towns are far better locations for such foundations because of their more peaceful environments. Holycross in the shadow of the ancient Monastery is a perfect example of such a place. Most of us are familiar with the name Sue Ryder through the different Sue Ryder Charity Shops around the country. As stated already, foundations such as those established by Sue Ryder sounded good in the days of the Riordans. They sound even better now. I cannot remember if the scheme in Freshford ever went ahead even with the support of the Riordans or were they trying to bring the scheme to Leestown, but it was certainly forward thinking for the time. It was a challenge then. It is still a challenge for us today. The old Mullinahone banner comes to mind, “Mullinahone never wanting in a good cause”, is it time again to raise that banner?
Parish News
In preparation for Confirmation, a Ceremony of Light, which was very well attended was held in St. Michael’s Church on Sunday night last. By the time that these notes appear, Confirmation will have taken place in Mullinahone on March 25th. Lenten devotions also continue each Sunday night in St. Michael's.
Anniversary Masses in Mullinahone this weekend:
Saturday March 28th8pm Anniversary Kathleen and Paddy Power, Poulacapple and their son Henry.
Sunday March 29th11.30am Anniversary Daniel Morris, The Islands
Monday March 30th10am Peggy Luttrell, Poulacapple.
May they rest in peace.
Found
A gold cross and chain was found in Kickham Street. Owner can have same by ringing 052 53142.
Local Lotto
The last draw took place on Monday March 16th.
The numbers drawn were: (1, 8, 14, 28). We had no jackpot winner but one person did match 3 numbers and won the Match 3 prize of €150. Congratulations to Conor Duffy.
Next Jackpot draw will be on Monday next March 30th, when the jackpot could be worth €4,700. To win that nice little easter egg, first be in.
Rubbish Collection
After the St. Patrick's Day disruption of service because of the bank holiday the bin collection of South Tipperary County Council is now back to normal since Tuesday last. Next two collections - Tuesday March 31st RecyclablesTuesday April 7th Bins.
Schools
Notes in the Parish Newsletter stating that enrolment in the Parish Schools for September is now taking place.
For Kilvemnon National School, telephone Liz at 052 53542 or call to the school.
For Poulacapple, call to Mary Meagher, the School Principal.
Green Flag
Mullinahone N.S. are hoping to have their green flag renewed. The theme for this green flag is "energy". The school has reduced it's energy by 7% and is hoping to make it 10%. Last Friday was a special day as the school attempted to cut the number of cars bringing children and teachers to school. The number was cut from over 60 to something in the 20's. Congrats to the mother of four who walked her brood to school. The school is linked to Tesco who are also into energy conservation and the Store is to be visited. There will also be (a) clothes and (b) mobile phone collections in the school in the near future. Do conserve energy.
Mullinahone GAA Club.
Juvenile Club - On St. Patrick's Weekend our U16 team along with eight adults made the long journey to Dungiven in the County Derry as guests of the Kevin Lynch Hurling Club. We arrived in Dungiven on Friday night where we were well received by officers of the Kevin Lynch club. After being shown to our guest house our players were brought to a pre-arranged disco for teens. By all accounts they had a great night. It was wonderful to see a disco with 1500 teens so well run and without incident. After a good night's sleep we trained in Kevin Lynch's field on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Following that run-out the team was brought to Derry's grounds for development squads and put through their paces by the County development coaches.
Following a light lunch we played the first of our weekend games against Dungiven football club, St.Canice's. After a great game enjoyed by both sides we were beaten by six points having hit the crossbar on two occasions.
On Saturday night the team and mentors were treated to a meal compliments of the Kevin Lynch Club. We attended 11 am Mass on Sunday in Dungiven and were shown the grave of their patron Kevin Lynch who died on hunger strike in 1981 at the age of 26. By all accounts he was a fine hurler.
Sunday afternoon was the highlight of the weekend when we played the a hurling game against Kevin Lynch's. We turned the tables this time and recorded a fine win. Before we left Dungiven we were once again treated to a sit down meal by the St.Canice's Club. It was on to the bus and back to Tipperary with some very tired players.
Finally we were all taken by the welcome and hospitality we received by everybody in Dungiven. Great credit is also due to our juvenile club for having the foresight to arrange such a weekend.
To our bus driver Johnny Shelly we extend everybody's appreciation for driving us all weekend and delivering us home safely.
Finally a word on the players themselves. It was wonderful to hear the hotel owner and guest club speak about their behaviour in such glowing terms. Their behaviour over the weekend was a credit to themselves, their club and their families.
Phone found
A Samsung mobile phone was found in the pitch during the week. The owner can claim it from Johnny Kennedy.
Senior Club
Once again congratulations to Paul Curran on receiving his Nationalist award at a well run function in the Minella Hotel run by the South Board recently. Well done also to our U21 hurlers who had a great win over Carrick Swan in their first round match. Once again to remind all players that they must pay their membership immediately and every team that uses the dressingrooms must sweep them when finished.
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