31-07-2004

Senior team in semi-final

Well done to our senior Laois league team on finishing second in their group which sees them progress to the semi-final stage.

They needed to win the last match to get through. Ann Thompson and Allister Pim won their match on a tie break to set up a semi-final against Abbeyleix this week.

Tiny tots training continues on Fridays from 5pm to 6pm, with Mini and Midi tennis training from 6pm to 7pm. The Midi tennis summer league currently has a three way tie in first place with Sarah Delaney, Gary Thompson and Sorcha Dunphy all on 10 points. For more details call Bryan.

Sinn Fein

On Monday, July 12 in Mountmellick Town Hall the William Brock Cumann was established. Presiding over the proceedings were: Cllr. Brian Stanley, Party Organiser Brian Murphy and John Nelson.

The officers elected on the night were: Cathaoirleach (chairperson): John Nelson; Leas Cathaoirleach (vice-chairperson): Richard Fitzpatrick; Runai (secretary): Therese Fitzpatrick; Leas Runai (vice secretary): Adam Haughton; Cisteoiri (treasurers): Stephen Lynch and Noel Whelan; OCP (PRO): Adam Haughton.

People seeking advice on any issue or membership can contact John Nelson at 31 Sherwood..

An Phoblact/Republican NEWS: AP/RN newspaper is now available in the Mountmellick area. Please contact John Nelson for more information.

Athletics Club

There will be no training for the above club in Smith’s field for the coming weeks. More details at a later date.

Grow Group

A Grow Group meets each week in Mountmellick. If you are someone who experienced depression or anxiety attacks or who is simply in need of company do come along.

You will have an opportunity to meet others, share your problems in confidence, get support and make new friends. All are welcome.

Meetings take place in the MDA, Irishtown at 3pm every Monday. For further information please contact Harriet.

Laois Citizens Information Service

The above is in attendance every Wednesday at MDA Irishtown from 10am to noon or else may be contacted at the Portlaoise office. Anyone who would like help with tax problems, social welfare entitlements, health, housing or any related problems are welcome to attend.

Jazz Ballet Dance Class

The above classes are being held every Wednesday in Mountmellick Macra Hall. Under 10’s from 5pm and 10 years and over from 6pm to 7pm. Contact Michelle for details.

Playschool

Busy Bees is open throughout the summer for both morning and afternoon sessions for children aged from 2 years upwards.

Parish Draw

The final parish draw will take place on this Friday night, July 30 at 8.30pm in the Town Hall. Anyone who is paying their ticket monthly is asked to please leave their payment to the parish office on or before Thursday, July 29. All tickets must be paid in full to be allowed to take part in the last draw.

AFC Fundraiser

No jackpot winner. 15: Cole Laimea, the Ryan Family, Ann O’Riordan, Ann Crossan, Mrs Foran.

GAA Fundraiser

No jackpot winner. 50: Sonia Charles; 20: Helen Conran, Deirdre Challoner, Jim Carroll, Mrs Byrne.

Ardara Hill Walking

The St. Lughnasa day walk in on Sunday, July 25. All meet in Kinnitty Castle car park. The grade B walk begins at noon and the grade C walk begins at 2pm. New members welcome.

Comhaltas

Mountmellick branch CCE wish to congratulate all the members who performed so well at Fleadh Laighean (Leinster Fleadh) in Graiguenamanagh. The branch’s good wishes to Mick McCann, Shane Furlong, Dearbhladh Walshe and Ruaidhri Culliton Fennell who will be participating in the All Ireland Fleadh in Clonmel in August in whistling, button accordion, flute and comhra competitions.

Sarsfields Ladies Football

In the Leinster semi-final win over Meath Emma McEvoy. Grace Weston, Mags McEvoy, Ciara O’Loughlin and Aileen O’Loughlin all saw action with Clare Conlon, Patrice Deffew and Claire O’Loughlin on the bench.

Meanwhile seven Sarsfields players featured on the Laois ladies minor football panel that suffered a heavy defeat by Cork in the All Ireland final in Birr on Saturday, July 17. Having defeated Wexford, Offaly, Kildare and Donegal on the way to the decider, Laois harboured hopes of an upset against the Rebels but the form book stood and Cork won their second in a row.

Despite the defeat the players put up a brave fight but simply had not enough firepower to overcome a rampant Cork outfit. Mary Hyland, Patrice Deffew, Fiona Whelan, Clare Conlon, Claire O’Loughlin and team captain Mags McEvoy all saw action during the game while Aoife Cleary was among the subs.

In the opening round of the summer league against Park/Ratheniska Sarsfields went down by 3-10 to 4-4. After falling behind by eight points Sarsfields put in a storming finish with the help of two brilliant goals form 13 metre frees by Aoife Cleary to narrow the gap to three.

Team

Caroline Bermingham, Ashling Walsh, Mary Hyland, Michelle O’Loughlin, Laura Quigley, Fiona Whelan, Jenny McEvoy, Aine McEvoy, Emer O’Loughlin, Aoife Cleary, Fionnuala Cleary, Rosemarie Bermingham, Carol Whelan, Nicole Dowling, Rachel Mullen and Caroline Lynch.