Presentation to Fr. Fernando;
Kingscourt Apostolic Society, recently made a presentation to Fr. Fernando Ncube with Mass Kits, Vestments and other liturgical vessels for his diocese in Zimbabwe, prior to his departure from the parish, where he has spent the last month. photo L-R, Nuala McCabe (KAS) Fr. Fernando Ncube, Kathleen McArdle (KAS)
Bridge ;
29/09/14 N/S 1 st. Nuala Mackin & Fr. Fonsie Mackin, 2 nd. ; Breda Dunne & Mary McKenna, 3 rd. Claire Lane &Lana Whelan E/W 1 st. Vera Kelly & Riona Carolan , 2nd. John Fitzpatrick & Eileen Hanratty, 3 rd. Sheila Carolan & Mary O’Hurley.
06/10/14 N/S 1 st. Bernie O’Neill & Anne Russell, 2 nd. Fr. Fonsie Mackin & Nuala Mackin, 3 rd. Mary McKenna & Breda Dunne. E/W 1 st. Ena McGinley & Muriel Harney 2 nd. Eileen Hanratty & John Fitzpatrick, 3 rd. Angela Daly & Nuala Carolan. Kingscourt Bridge Club, meet every Monday at 7.15.pm in Cabra Castle Hotel, new members very welcome.
Whist ;
Top Score ; (shared) Teresa McMahon, John Fitzpatrick & Brigid Shields. 1 st. Lady ; Bridie McDaniel, 2 nd. Lady ; Sadie O’Reilly, 3 rd. Lady ; Victoria Rowntree. 1 st Gent ; Shiela Clarke, 2 nd. Gent (shared) Paddy Martin & Ann Russell 3 rd. Gent ; Frank Smith. Kingscourt Social Services, “Whist Drive” every Tuesday at 8.30.pm in the Matt Talbot Hall, new members welcome.
Regretted Death ;
The death occurred on Sunday 5 th. October of Mary (May) Malone (nee Clarke) in her 91 st. year, Lisnagrew , Kilmainhamwood, Kells and formerly of Mullagh, peacefully at Our Lady’s Hospital Navan. Predeceased by her husband Johnny. Sadly missed by her daughters ; Marion (Mitchell) and Carmel (Hurley) sons; John, Jim, Robert, Harry and Brendan , sons in law, daughters in law , grandchildren, nephews, nieces relatives and friends. Reposing at Kieran Bros. Funeral Homes on Tuesday 7 th. Oct. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral on Wednesday following Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Kingscourt with burial in the adjoining cementry
Marriage ;
Congratulations to Mr. Richard Proudfoot and Ms. Mary Doyle on their recent marriage. Couples intending marriage in the Diocese of Meath must complete an ACCORD pre marriage workshop .
Archbishop Twal, Thanks;
Archbishop Fouad Twal, Catholic Archbishop of the Holy Land has written to Kingscourt parish to express thanks for the donation of € 565 to help Christian’s in the Holy land .
Coffee Morning Thanks ;
Sincere thanks to all who supported Rosie Hand’s Coffee morning in aid of Carrick and Kingscourt Cancer Care, which raised € 1200 .
First Aid Classes ;
Cavan Civil Defence are holding First Aid Classes on Mondays at 8.00.pn in Kingscourt Fire Station
Alzheimer Awareness ;
Cavan Alzheimer Awareness Bus will be in Kingscourt on Tuesday 21 st of October from 1.30.to 3.00.pm. They are there to provide information to anyone worried about memory loss or any questions on Alzheimer and service provided in Cavan.
Thatched Pub Sold;
One of the most famous Thatched Pubs in Ireland is “Gartlans” in Kingscourt, it has been widely published in calendars , postcards and books for many years, visited and photographed by tourists from all over Ireland and further afield . In recent years it has fallen into disrepair , A listed building, it has been sold recently to Padraig and Sheila Smith, Kingscourt, who are wished well in their endeavours to restore the building to its former glory and see it reopened.
County Final
Although only one week to prepare for this year’s County Final , there was a tremendous build up of support in the area with the town awash with Blue and White bunting, flags, banners, support from all industries, businesses, shops and organisations. As usual there was a large following of support who travelled to Cavan for the match. Although losing by the smallest of margins, they were somewhat unlucky not to come away winner of the final. In what was a performance of the highest order in a closely fought encounter. The team and officials can be proud of the efforts involved by all on the day in a nail – biting finish.