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LOTTO RESULTS

Myshall GAA Clubs Lotto Results for 31/08/2010
This week's winning numbers: 4, 9, 11, 12
Next week's jackpot: €2400
Jackpot winner: No winner
3 Match 3 winner received €70

Next draw is on 7/09/2010 at 10:30pm at Roberts, Myshall. [Previous Results]

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August 2010

MYSHALL HALL COMMITTEE – CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
Myshall Hall Committee will hold a Church Gate Collection at all Masses in the parish this weekend Saturday August 28th and Sunday August 29th. We are asking that you give generously to this cause as while the Community Centre was fortunate to get a grant from Carlow County Development Partnership 25 percent of the refurbishment has to be met by the local community.
The committee would like to express its sympathy to the Jordan Family Myshall on the death of Esther. A member of the Ladies Catering Committee many years ago she gave of her time generously, helping at many functions that were held in the Community Centre. We will be publishing our winter itinerary next week which will kick off on October 22nd with the Carrigbyrne Pike Choir in concert, followed by a Youth Halloween Disco the following weekend.
Myshall Montessori
If your child was born between February 2nd and June 30th 2007 then he/she is eligible for a free pre school year in the local Montessori starting in
September. The Montessori is now taking enrolments. After school is also available starting in September. For more details contact 0857481829 or 0833900533
Mount Saint Anne’s Retreat & Conference Centre Killenard, Portarlington, Co. Laois
“Come Away and rest awhile” Mark 6:31.
Full programme of events– Spirituality through Creative Arts, Mediation Tuesdays, Scripture Course, Yoga, Art & Crafts Groups, Al-Anon/ Alteen, Private Retreats, School Retreats, Primary Teachers Courses, Six Day & Weekend Retreats, Conference & Meeting Facilities. Contact 057 8626153 email: msannes@eircom.net or www.mountstannes.com
Myshall Community Games
Congratulation to 5 of our members that travelled to Athlone to represent
Carlow in the Community Games National Finals which was held over the last two weekends. Well done to Caoimhe Daly who did well in her heat in the u/8Freestyle swimming. Michael Nolan took part in the u/8 60m and did great in getting into his semi-final as did Tara Berminghan-Nolan in the girls u/10 200m. Well done to both of them. Therase Nolan took part in the girls u/8 80m and flew through her heat and semi and won a 4th place medal in her final. Scott Tracey did our Club and County proud in winning a bronze medal in the boys u/8 80m. Well done Scott!
Items for inclusion in newsletter can be
Left into the Parish Office
Emailed to myshallparishnewsletter@hotmail.com
By phone to the secretary at 9157731 by 8 pm each Wednesday
Ballinree Graveyard
Thank You to Fr O’Shea for the lovely Mass in Temple Moling Cemetery, Ballinree on Thursday August 19th. Thanks to all who attend the mass on a wet evening, so the crowd wasn’t as big as usual because of that. Thanks to the Egars family for all their help, to Alish Egars for the music for the music and singing, to John Doyle for the chairs, to Ina Rice for the beautiful flowers. A special word of thanks to the Lucas family for their help and co-operation all year round, many thanks.
Ballinree Graveyard Committee
The Irish Heart Foundation Annual Church Gate Collection on 11th & 12th September
Naomh Eoin-Miseal minor footballers lost to St, Andrews on Monday last they will know who they are meeting in the semi final after two other games were played on Thursday.
Naomh Eoin junior footballers had a good win over Milford in the ‘A’ championship quarter final at Tinryland on Wednesday last, on a score line Naomh Eoin 1-12 Milford 1-6. They now meet Palatine on Wednesday in the Junior A semi final.
The junior football ‘B’ championship team play Clonmore on Friday evening at Tullow at 7-00 pm.
On Sunday Naomh Eoin intermediate team play Rathvilly in Tullow at 1-00 pm
After that game they will know who they are meeting in the semi final.

Last chance to get your ticket
The Naomh Eoin GAA Club draw will be held on Saturday August 28th at a cabaret in Roberts. First prize is a Weekend for two in Killarney, 2nd prize is A pair of All Ireland final premium hurling tickets. 3rd prize is a pair of All Ireland Football tickets. The next seven prizes are whiskey or money. Tickets are five euro or three for ten euro.
Traditional Irish Music Lessons
Age group: 7+ years

Venue: Killoughternane Hall
Registration and info evening: Thursday 9th September at 7.30 p.m.
Music classes begin Wednesday 15th September at 7.00 p.m.
Cost: 10 lessons €50 per child, paid in advance.
Tin whistle, Accordion and Concertina.
Please note that children must have their own instrument.
For more information contact Anna on 086 2290018
Naomh Eoin GAA
Congratulations to our gallant Naomh Eoin-Miseal under 21 football team and panel who were crowned A champions for the very first time on Tuesday August 17th at Dr. Cullen Park, defeating Michael Davitts by a point in a trilling game. Leading by 0-4 to 0-1 after eighteen minutes, and then to fall behind by three points at half time 0-7 to 0-4 Naomh Eoin-Miseal showed great resilience, courage, and determination and never say die attitude in the second half. Then that magic goal and great defending until the final whistle and Denny Joe being presented with the first championship cup in Carlow this year.

Well done lads you fully deserved your win, and are pride of our Parish. Well done and thanks to manager Thomas Doyle and selectors Tom Quirke, Willie Eustace, Eddie Keddy, and Michael Neary.

A big thank you to the marvellous crowd of parents, children and supporters who were in full voice at the game and on the green sod after, that is what the club is all about. This win will spur on other teams to win.

A huge effort is going in, so don’t forget to get your tickets for the Naomh Eoin GAA club draw, which is on next Saturday August 28th at a Cabaret in Roberts lounge. First prize is a week end for two in Killarney, second prize is two all Ireland Hurling Final Premium level tickets, third prize is two all Ireland football stand tickets, the next seven tickets is whiskey and money. Tickets are five euro or three for ten euro. Players and supporters with sold tickets, please check them in as soon as possible.

Fixtures
J.F.C. Naomh Eoin v Fighting Cocks at Tinryland this Friday evening at 7:15.
IFC Naomh Eoin v Leighlinbridge at McGrath Park on Saturday at 7:00.
The Killoughternane Art Group are holding their fifth annual art show over the weekend of August 21st, featuring the work of fifteen local painters chosen by artist Moira Robertson. The event is always popular and features over fifty landscapes, still lives, portraits and abstract works in oil, acrylic and pastel at keen prices. The week--end also provides an opportunity to visit the newly restored and extended Schoolhouse, with its spectacular views over County Carlow. The show is open from 12 noon to 6pm on Saturday August 21st and Sunday August 22nd.
Myshall ICA Guild meeting in Myshall Community Centre on Tuesday Aug 10th at 8 pm to finalise display for Tullow Show. All members asked to attend.
Myshall Community Games 7 St. Finian’s AC
Hacketstown AC Annual Track & Field Day in Ardattin Sun Aug 8th at 1 pm. Full range of events boys & girls u/6 to u/16. Community Games rules & age limits apply. Admission: Adults €5 Children €3
The Parish of Myshall and Drumphea Social History 2010
There is a growing number of people in our parish that have a deep love of social history, such as places, townlands, landmarks and sites that were on of the old maps, and have disappeared, from the modern maps, land marks and buildings, the census of 1901, 1911, photos and clips of videos from events way back and much, much more. There is a huge tradition in our parish and it is high time that all information is collated that we leave a copy of what life was like in our parish as far back as we can go, for the generations to come. To this end there will be an open meeting in early September for all to come, every ones contribution is welcome.
MYSHALL HALL COMMITTEE
A meeting of everyone interested in attending an open meeting to discuss
progress made on the refurbishment of Myshall Community Centre will take place on Thursday August 12th at 9 p.m. in the Community Centre. Any ideas for events that could be run in the Centre would be most welcome even if you cannot attend this meeting.
Myshall Muintir Na Tíre
Don’t forget the judging of the ‘Best Premises Competition’ will take place
towards the end of August and you could be this year’s winner!
Naomh Eoin Draw 2010
Congratulations to Naomh Eoin under 21 footballers who are in the U-21 ‘A.
Championship final after defeating Clonmore and a fancied Rathvilly last week, they will now meet Michael Davitts in the final, for a unique first time. 1968 and 1973, the last time they were in the A final.
The under 21 hurlers came from seven points down after twenty minutes to beat Ballinkillen by sixteen points at Dr. Cullen Park 4-18 to 1-11.on Wednesday . A magnificent second half display scoring 4-10. They will meet Mt. Leinster Rngs in the final. Well done lads
Well done to the minor footballers who are through to the minor ‘A’ football
semi- final with wins over Slaney Rngs, Rathvilly, Palatine, Tinryland, and
O’Hanrahans on Monday last 1-15 to 1-9 in Deerpark. They have one game left in the league section against St. Andrews. The last round of games will decide who meets who in the semi finals.
The intermediate footballers are also on track for a semi-final place with good wins over Ballinabranna and Clonmore, they have two games, Leighlinbridge and
Rathvilly left to play.
The Intermediate hurlers are playing Mt. Leinster Rngs in McGrath Park this Friday evening in the championship at 7-30.
The senior hurlers will be all out to make amends and defeat Erins Own when they meet in the senior hurling Championship at Dr. Cullen Park on Friday evening at 7-30.
The junior football teams ‘A’ and ‘B’ still have to play in their respective
championships.

We say well done to all our Co Players at all levels who have done

The amount of training and coaching that is going on in Football, Hurling, Camogie, Ladies Football from four years of age up to adult men and women is something else, and the response from all the players at all levels, is massive, and we thank them for that.

Away from the field of play there is a huge amount of work being done with the
provision of a wheel chair toilet, separate ladies and gents toilets, first aid room, and a referees room, as well as completing the hurling wall, the wall and gates separating the pitches from the parking and maintaining and looking after the two wonderful pitches. These facilities are for everybody young and old in the parish to enjoy and the club members are leaving a great legacy for the years to come. We urge every one to call down and see for your self every one is welcome
In all aspects support over the years from the whole parish for all Naomh Eoin teams, men and women at games, events and financial has been huge and always there and we thank every one for that loyal support.

To raise money the club has organised a good draw which will take place on
Saturday August 28th at a cabaret in Roberts lounge. Tickets are five euro each or three for ten euro. All the players and club officers are giving great support to every thing the club is doing this year and all the players are selling tickets and we
encourage the whole parish to get involved as well as selling to all our brothers
sisters and friends who are living away from the parish. The target for this draw is 15,000 euro plus. Thank you for your loyal support.

July 2010

Myshall Hall Committee
The members of Myshall Hall Committee would like to extend sympathy to our secretary Theresa Butler on the death of her brother-in-law and to the whole Butler family. We would also like to offer apologies to any group or individual who has been inconvenienced due to our current refurbishments. The committee would also like to thank Leo Farrell who is now retired as caretaker of the Centre and wish the new Fas Workers every success. Work is still ongoing but the kitchen and toilets are now nearing completion and the new heating system will make a tremendous difference to the overall comfort of the Centre. There are a couple of stainless sinks and a few kitchen units available to anyone who might want them – contact P.J. Walsh (Chairperson) if interested. We expect to be back in full operation in September and we are currently looking into the possibility of hosting various activities – American Tea Party, Fashion Show, Cookery Demonstrations, Teenage Discos, Film nights are some of the items being discussed at the moment but the first major event will be a feast of music by the ‘Carrigbyrne Pike Choir’ details of which will be announced later. A meeting of everyone interested will take place at 9 p.m. in the Centre on Thursday August 12th to view progress made to date and to discuss further events. Your support is always welcome.
Myshall Muintir Na Tíre
The judging of the ‘Best Premises Competition’ will take place towards the end of August so keep those flowers watered – at least this year there was some possibility of having a colourful garden with more sunshine than in previous years. Judging will take place in four areas Tullow Road, Carlow Road, Church Road and The Village & Borris Road all of which will be confined to the areas within the Myshall Village signs. Tidy Towns judging is taking place at the moment so keep up the good work of keeping Myshall as tidy as possible. Myshall Muintir na Tíre was sorry to hear about the recent burning of ‘The Glebe’ – such a fine building gone overnight in a blaze!
Paediatric Clinical Therapy Services
The Saplings School for Children with Autism is now offering Paediatric Clinical Therapy Services which are open to the public. Speech/Language Therapy & Occupation Therapy Assessment, treatments available for children with a variety of special needs and training for parents and professionals.
Developmental language delay, Gross and fine motor delay, Unintelligible Speech, Sensory and motor processing disorders, school-age articulation difficulties, Play/social difficulties, Specific language impairment, Daily living skills deficits, Developmental/Neurological disorders such as Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Dyspraxia, etc. For more information please contact the Saplings School, Carlow on Tel: (059) 9164759.
Myshall Garden Club Fundraiser
Townsend's Garden in Knocknabrid, Ardattin will be open on Sunday 8th August from 2pm to 6pm in aid of Sapling School Carlow. Admission is €5, refreshments included.
Parochial House, Myshall
July 14th 2010

Dear people of Drumphea, Myshall and surrounding areas,

Last week was one of my proudest moments in this Parish with the celebration of the Bi– Centenary of Drumphea Church. The week of prayer and celebration was a fitting way to mark this historic occasion. I was delighted to see so many people attending the various ceremonies, particularly the Celebration last Sunday.

I want to thank the organising Committee who planned, worked and made this Celebration a really great event. Thanks to all who came from far and near. Our thanks to Bishop Moriarty, the Priests and Religious, the musicians, singers and entertainers and to all who helped in any way. Thanks to all who prepared the Church area and its surrounds.

I was delighted to see so many young people who came on the Wednesday night. Thanks to Fr. Paddy and all who helped him on this occasion.

I thank God for such a wonderful week and ask God’s continuous blessing on all the families of the community and beyond.

St. Laserian pray for us.
Prayerful best wishes
Phil O’Shea, P.P.

June 2010

Myshall Garden Club Visits Monday 5th July, visiting Betty Farrell, Ballyhide, We will meet at the community centre in Myshall at 6.45pm. Monday 19th July, Smyths Garden, Hacketstow. We will meet at the community centre in Myshall at 6.45pm.

Annual Outing - Thursday July 22nd, visiting Bray and Kilquade in Wicklow returning to Ballykealy for evening meal. Names can be given to Breda Wiltshire or Ann Ryan.
Naomh Eoin GAA will hold a Golf Classic in Carrigleade Par 3 golf course on Saturday June 26th. Teams of four cost €100 and anyone looking to book tee times can contact Gary Murphy. There will also be a prize for the all ladies winning team. All support for this fundraiser would be greatly appreciated.

Naomh Eoin qualified for the SFL Div 2 semi final with a meeting against St Andrews. Naomh Eoin finished top of the table with 20 points and only suffered one defeat that being to Rathvilly in the opening game of the year. The Senior Hurling Championship starts this week Sunday 13th June with the opening round against last years champions Mt Leinster Rangers with throw-in at 7:30 pm in Dr Cullen Park. The Intermediate Hurling championship will start on Friday June 18th against Ballinkillen. The Junior A footballers lost out to Fenagh in the play-offs of the SFL Div 3 after extra time in Myshall on Tuesday evening losing by two points.
Myshall Montessori will remain open throughout the summer months.. For further information contact 085 7481829.
Blackstairs Vintage Club will hold their annual rally on Sunday July 4th with all the usual attractions more details in the coming weeks.
Garryhill Handball Summer Camp 19th to 22nd of July from 1.30 pm to 5 pm Fee €25 each---- Family discount--- for further details contact PJ Donavan or Sean Ryan.
Myshall/Drumphea Field Day—Just to remind everyone that the Field Day is this Sunday June 13th at 2 pm. We hope you will join us and have a fun day!! If you have any books, bric a brac, cakes, etc that you wish to donate, please contact Catherine Redmond. Alternatively, you can deliver goods, prizes etc to The Lawn on Sunday morning or to the Community Centre on Saturday. If you need items collected, please contact above or any of the following; Peter Nolan, Michael Kelly or Charlie Murphy.

Look on this as an opportunity to clear out your house of unwanted gifts, books etc, whilst helping your local community. All donations will be gratefully accepted and appreciated.

Most importantly, spread the word around among your friends, neighbours and relations that the Field Day is happening this Sunday in Myshall, and the craic will be guaranteed!!!
Myshall ICA Summer Tour - June Guild meeting takes place on Tuesday 8th June in the Community Centre at 8pm. Officers for the coming year are President Agnes Fitzpatrick, Secretary Ann Eustace, Treasurer Nellie Kelly.

Membership fees are now due. Carlow Federation Centenary celebrations in St. Mullins on Thursday 17th June starting with Ecumenical Service in Glynn Church at 11am.
Reminder that deposit for holiday to Westport is due. Remainder to be paid by Tuesday 22th June. There are some places still available.
Garden Club visits: Monday 14th June, visiting Brigid Kinsella, Camolin. Monday 21st June, BBQ in the Forge at 7.30pm. Further visits to be arranged. Thursday 22nd July, Annual Outing, bus leaving Ballykealy at 8.30 sharp, travelling to Bray. Names should be given to Breda Wiltshire or Ann Ryan.
Myshall Camogie Club– the u/14 girls had their first fundraiser on Friday last in High Nellies to raise money for their Feile trip to Clare. Everyone had great fun at the Table Quiz and all went well. A big Thank You to everyone who supported it & thanks to Teresa & Patrick Foley for the use of their premesis. Thanks to Joe for asking the questions and to anyone who helped in any way. The girls are playing their Co.’A’ Final on Fri June 4th at 6.30 pm in Dr Cullen Park. All support welcomed. Good luck girls.
Drumphea National School Parent Teacher association would like too thank everyone who recently took part in or supported the school in their annual sponsored walk held on May 15th. It was a lovely day and all who took part really enjoyed it. Well done also to all the children who took part.
Lismaconly Cemetary has again entered this years competition for the best kept Cemetery in Co. Carlow for 2010. The cemetery which will celebrate 100 years in two years time, is looking well at the moment, thanks to all the people who look after their graves. However it will need an extra push if the cemetery is to win first prize. There are a number of graves that have caved in after many years, and needs attention, some graves have no one belonging to them left, and holes have appeared making them dangerous if people walk on them. The graveyard has been sprayed and some of the dead weeds need to be removed

Work needed to be done.
The green grass on the path ways edged neat and straight.
Brush or blow and clean dirt from between coping stones.
A small few coping stones need to be lifted and levelled.
Rake paths and all around by boundary wall.
Fill up the holes in the unmarked graves and spread a small bit of hayseed.
Calvary also needs attention cleaning and painting.
Paint gate.

Many people feel a few seats at different locations would add to the graveyard we will ask the Co. Council about this, also a couple of local people have expressed a wish to donate seats. Many people would like to see a nice plaque remembering all the Holy Innocence that are buried in Lismaconly Cemetery.
As judging is from June to September and three visits unannounced by the judges it is important that have the Graveyard looking well at all times.

We would welcome voluntarily help from people on Tuesday June 6th starting at 7-00 pm for a couple of hours bring a few tools, spade, shovel, rakes sweeping brush etc.
If any person needs a grave cleaned or attended to contact Tommy Murphy.
MYSHALL MUINTIR NA TÍRE: The next meeting of Muintir na Tíre will take place on Thursday June 10th at 8.30 p.m. Don’t forget our weekly clean up sessions on Tuesday nights from 7 – 8 p.m. Everyone welcome – why not make it ‘Community Evening’ and have a chat while strolling around with a litter picker or doing a spot of gardening!
Myshall Community Games Congratulations to all our athletes who took part in our area finals which was held in the lawn on tuesday evening last . Results are
as follows:

U/6 boys 60m 1st T.J. Donohue 2nd Jake Condron 3rd James Kavanagh
U/6 girls 60m 1st Aine Kavanagh 2nd Zoe Condran 3rd Aoibheann Kavanagh
U/6 boys 80m 1st Declan Nolan 2nd Jack Nolan 3rd Darragh Cummins
U/6 girls 80m 1st Danneile Nolan 2nd Laurna Byrne 3rd Chole Murphy
U/8 60m boys 1st Micheal Nolan 2nd Jamie Behan 3rd Gerard Kavanagh
U/8 60m girls 1st Aibbie Foley 2nd Caoimhe Daly 3rd Micheala Donohue
U/8 80m boys 1st Scot Tracey 2nd Fiac Kavanagh 3rd Colm Beck
U/8 80m girls 1st Therase Nolan 2nd Gillian Doyle 3rd Kiara Nolan
U/10100m girls1st Aine Nolan 2nd Tara Bermingham Nolan 3rd Gillian Murry
U/12100m girls 1st Eva Mc Evoy 2nd Shauna Kavanagh
U/10 boys 100m 1st James 2Smithers 2nd Padraic Nolan
U/12 girls 200m 1st Laura Bermingham Nolan 2nd Aine Behan 3rd Tara Long
U/10 boys 200m 1st Tommy Dunne 2nd Colm Nolan
U/12 girls 600m 1st Leanne Nolan 2nd Rebecca Byrne
U/14 girls 100m 1st Aoife Smithers 2nd Beatrice Kelly
U/14 800m girls 1st Beatrice Kelly

May 2010

Killoughternane Drama Club will present "Sharon's Grave" in Killoughternane Hall starting on Wed 12th. This years performance will open in the newly refurbished hall which has undergone extensive renovations and improvements. Work has been ongoing for the past three months and hopefully the improvements to the hall will add to the enjoyment of the public who are coming to see the play.

The play this year is the classic John B Keane play "Sharon's Grave". Sharon's Grave' was first performed in 1960 and tells of of Trassie Conlee and her fight to protect herself and her brother Neelus from their crazed cousin, Dinzee. The action takes place in a small farmhouse on an isolated headland on the south-western seaboard of Ireland during the 1930's. Keane's play about the struggle between the forces of good and evil and the mythical beliefs of 1930’s rural Ireland deals with a man’s ruthless lust for land, which overrides all family loyalties, and can ultimately lead to tragedy.

The performance will start each night at eight fifteen and its being staged on the following nights Wed 12th, Thurs 13th, Sat 15th, Sun 16th, Tue18th, Thurs 20th and Sun 23rd.
Killoughternane School Table Quiz in aid of the renovation of Killoughternane School, on Friday 7th May, at 8.30pm in Ballinkillen Community Centre, table of four EUR 30.
Guaranteed to be a fun filled night with prizes and raffle.
Down Memory Lane: New photos of the 1981 Booldorragh tug o'war team, Myshall Pipe band and Myshall and Ballinree United JHC 1965 have been added.

April 2010

Myshall Garden Club will hold their next meeting on Monday 19th April in the Forge Restaurant at 8pm. There will be a cookery demonstration and all are welcome.
Carlow Little Theatre Society are delighted to announce that they are now presenting their first ever 3 Act play in the new fabulous and outstanding 350 seat GB Shaw Theatre in the state of the art Visual Arts Centre in Carlow.

The play 'Lend Me A Tenor', a farce by Ken Ludwig, which won 3 Tony Awards and 4 Drama Desk Awards and was an instant hit on Broadway and The West End, is on stage from Thursday 15th to Saturday 17th April 2010 at 8pm each night.

So if you find yourself wandering around the southeast twiddling your thumbs, come along and see us, we are sure to make you laugh........till you can't stop!!

Tickets can be bought at www.gbshawtheatre.ie or www.carlowlittletheatre.com or by phone - Box Office - 059 9172400

March 2010

Myshall/Drumphea Parish Pastoral Council meeting in the Parochial House on Friday March 12th at 8.15 pm. All members asked to attend.
FUND RAISING DANCE in aid of St. Patrick’s Centre, Kells Road, Kilkenny (catering for people with intellectual disabilities) will be held in The Lord Bagenal Hotel, Leighlinbridge on Wednesday March 17th. Donation €10. Doors open at 8.45 pm. Tickets available from usual sources and at the door on the night. Dancing to ‘ Cupla’ and ‘Ryan Brothers’ Bands. Please support.
Hip Hop on Saturdays in the new GAA Grounds 3-8 yr olds 10 –11 am ,
8-15 yr olds 11am—12 noon. Any queries contact Josephine Slye 087 9419165
Myshall/Drumphea Senior Citizens PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE: As St Patrick's day falls on 17th March, it has been decided to hold the monthly Bingo a week earlier on Wed 10th March in Myshall Community Centre from 8- 10pm. All welcome.
Myshall Garden Club Next meeting on Monday March 15th at 8 pm in the Community Centre. Guest speaker on the night will be Fionnula Ryan. Raffle & cuppa. All welcome.
Myshall ICA Guild meeting in Myshall Community Centre on Tuesday March 9th at 8 pm.
Myshall ICA Annual Summer Trip takes place from Sunday June 27th to
Friday July 2nd to Westport Woods Hotel. For information contact Ann
At 087 9404194
Dawn Mass – Easter Sunday Morning at 6:00am on April 4th the Nine Stones area on Mount Leinster. Celebrate the New Dawn on this Easter Morning.
Invalid Visitation will be on Monday March 8th If there is anybody who is ill and would like the priest to call during visitations, please contact the Parochial House as soon as possible.
St Lazerian's Church Drumphea Bicentenary:
At the meeting to organize the Bicentenary it was decide to change the date to weekend of Graveyard Ceremony in Drumphea with Graveyard Mass being on Fri 9th July and Bicentenary on Sunday 11th July.
Annual Chrism Mass which will take place on Wednesday, 31st March in the
Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow at 7.30pm. This is the Mass which takes place each Holy Week at which the Holy Oils are blessed for use in the various
Parishes of our Diocese throughout the year.

As you may be aware the Diocesan Choir has sung at the Chrism Mass for a number of years. It provides a very important service for the Diocese and since there are few such events it is important to have as much support as possible. These events provide an opportunity for All Parishes in the Diocese to come together and share a common unity of music, prayer and support. It is also an opportunity to learn new music which can be of further use within the local Parish. ALL people who sing in the various Choirs around the Diocese to come and join us for this special event. The Diocesan Choir is open to ALL Parish Choirs members, regardless of whether you have been involved before or not. Most of the music chosen will be known to you previously and there will be a short Rehearsal at 6.30pm for all who are coming to take part in the Liturgy. Refreshments will be provided after the Chrism Mass.
CRISP Centre Myshall now has 10 new laptops with super fast broadband connection. We offer open access in the centre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. We also offer photo-copying, fax & typing service . An Internet & Email course will begin on Tue March 9th and a beginners course will start on Thursday March 11th. For further details contact Julie on 059 9157787..
MYSHALL MUINTIR NA TÍRE
The first meeting of 2010 will take place on Tuesday March 9th. Everyone is invited to this meeting as a three year strategy for Tidy Towns needs to be discussed as well as other projects. Meanwhile don’t forget to tune into the website myshalldrumphea.com
St. Patricks Day Parade
Thanks: The organising committee of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, wish to acknowledge and thank everyone for their outstanding support at last weekend's church gate collection. The collection raised €635
The Parish of Myshall and Drumphea annual St.Patrick's Day parade will take place on Wednesday March 17th commencing at 11:45. Grand Marshall for the parade will be Danny O'Neill. Killeshin Pipe band will also attend. There is a call for more people from the parish to join forces and enter floats, It would be nice to see all
business's take part. People can take part as marching, individual, in teams or as duets and do their party piece. There will be prizes for best floats and the best walking groups The Parade is for everyone. At the moment Myshall, Drumphea and Garryhill National Schools pupils are busy taking part in the art competition and all their work will be displayed in all the windows in the village. There will be street entertainment as well. Tell your friends about the parade and looking forward to a great day.
The organising committee are holding a Cabaret to help defray costs of Parade this Saturday evening in Roberts lounge . Adm. €2 all are welcome.
Tops Of The Parish
Naomh Eoin GAA club who are organising and hosting The Tops of the Parish and will stage two shows on Friday March 19th commencing at 8 p.m and two shows on Friday March 26th also at eight pm. Adm. €5 each .The four shows will be good and not to be missed.
Cairde Ceatharloch Draw,
Naomh Eoin GAA club are selling the Cairde Ceatharloch five monthly draw tickets for a brand new car each month plus holidays and cash. The club has to sell the first Twenty Five and the monies go to the Centre of Excellence. Any ticket after that sold and the club gets €60 . A lot of people bought tickets from neighbouring clubs around last year. This year we ask you to help and by one from Naomh Eoin. Contact Andy Ryan, Har Smithers, Gary Murphy, Sean Keogh, Tommy Murphy, Michael Mullins, Jimmy O. Neill, James Nolan,; Tickets are €20 euro a month or €100 in one payment.

February 2010

Myshall Garden Club will resume after the Christmas break on Monday 15th February at 8pm in the community centre. Mr. Harry O' Brien will attend as guest speaker, he will answer any queries you have on what has survived after the very severe weather. There will be refreshments and a raffle, everyone welcome.

January 2010

Schedule of Events for 2010
Jan 6           Epiphany
Jan 28         Anniversary Mass Drumphea
Jan 30         Anniversary Mass Myshall

Feb 25        Anniversary Mass Drumphea
Feb 27        Anniversary Mass Myshall
Feb 17        Ash Wednesday

March 17    St Patrick’s Day
March 25    Confirmation
March 25    Anniversary Mass Drumphea
March 27    Anniversary Mass Myshall
March 29    Palm Sunday

April 2        Good Friday
April 4        Easter Sunday
April 24      Anniversary Mass Myshall
April 29      Anniversary Mass Drumphea

May 2        Bi-Centenary Drumphea
May           First Communion Myshall
May           First Communion Drumphea
May 27      Anniversary Mass Drumphea
May 29      Anniversary Mass Myshall

June 24     Anniversary Mass Drumphea
June 26     Anniversary Mass Myshall

July 3        Cemetery Mass Lismaconly
July 9        Cemetery Mass Drumphea
July 29      Anniversary Mass Drumphea
July 31      Anniversary Mass Myshall

August 15 Feast of The Assumption
August 19 Cemetery Mass Ballinree
August 26 Anniversary Mass Drumphea
August 28 Anniversary Mass Myshall

Sep 10/12 Quarant' Ore (Forty Hours' Devotion)
Sep 25     Anniversary Mass Myshall
Sep 30     Anniversary Mass Drumphea

Oct 28       Anniversary Mass Drumphea
Oct 30       Anniversary Mass Myshall
Nov 1        All Saints
Nov 2        All Souls
Nov 25      Anniversary Mass Drumphea
Nov 27      Anniversary Mass Myshall
Nov 29      First Sunday in Advent
Dec 8        Immaculate Conception
Dec 25      Christmas Day
Dec 18      Anniversary Mass Myshall
Dec 30      Anniversary Mass Drumphea

December

Happy Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone in the Parish! The Myshall Parish Magazine is now on sale in the local shops.
Muintir Na Tire are holding a 'Spirit of Christmas' Get together at the outdoor crib on Christmas Eve from 9.30 p.m. There will be carol singing, mince pies and mulled wine and a visit from Santa. Hope to see as many as possible there.

November

Myshall Parish Magazine are currently accepting submissions for the Christmas Magazine. Please contact us by email: myshallmag@eircom.net as soon as possible with any content you wish to have included.

October

Myshall Garden Club will hold a Christmas gala flower demonstration on Tuesday 3rd of November in the Naomh Eoin GAA Clubhouse @ 8pm. The demonstrator will be Helen Battigan form Bunclody. Admission will be €5 which includes refreshments, your support would be appreciated. At the Club A.G.M. on Monday, October 19th, the following officers were elected:

Chairperson - Margaret Whelan
Vice-Chair - Breda Wiltshire
Secretary - Karen Mahon

Ass. Secretary - Joan Salter
Treasurers - Carmel Nolan, Ann Ryan
P.R.O. - Maire Esmond

The Carlow Walking Festival is taking place the weekend of the 12th of October with one walk starting at Rathnageeragh Castle and a second one ending in Myshall. All details from Carlow Tourism.
Tractor Run & Vintage Working Day on Sunday 4th October 2009 at Lismaconly.

September

Myshall C.R.I.S.P. (Carlow Rural Information Services Project) are looking for volunteers to help teach over 55's to use the Internet and Email. Age Action Ireland organises free basic computer classes for over 55’s in a variety of locations. The aim of the “Getting Started” programme is to make older people comfortable using computers. Class sizes are small with one volunteer tutor for every few students. Basic computer skills needed but patience and good humour just as important! Contact Margaret.
MyshallDrumphea.com has received some great publicity from the Carlow People, The Nationalist and also featured in a two-page article in the 'Home' section of the Sunday Times (September 6th 2009). [Page1] [Page2]

The website was launched amidst great aplomb in Roberts' Lounge Myshall on September 5th. Offering a helping hand was the first secretary of Muintir na Tíre Danny O'Neill who was delighted to see the progress Muintir had made since the group was first founded 61 years ago!
Congratulations to Myshall Ladies Football Club who beat Mount Leinster Rangers on Saturday Sept 5th to take the 'B' County Senior Title. Well done Girls!

Congratulations to Myshall I.C.A. who won the I.C.A. competition at the Tullow Show recently.
Naomh Eoin, are still in with a chance of a semi-final place in the Senior Hurling Championship after drawing with Naomh Bríd on Saturday Sept. 5th. However the club bowed out of the Intermediate Hurling Championship when they were beaten by Mount Leinster Rangers also on Saturday evening.

The influence of the Black and Amber was evident in the Kenny house Straduff as they cheered on Cathal, a centre-fielder for Kilkenny in the Minor All-Ireland Hurling Final on Sunday Sept. 6th. His father Christy was a prominent member of the Naomh Eoin panel in the late 80's early 90's.
The Tidy Towns results were announced this week and Myshall scored 274 points, gaining three points over last year.
Myshall Garden Club's eagerly awaited Garden Competition results...

Container: 1st: Bill Stacey, former Garda Station House; 2nd: Sean & Tina Scallan, 15 Mt. View, 3rd: Bill & Ann Roberts 13 St. Oliver's Park
Front Garden competition: 1st: Philippa Bayliss, 7 The Meadows, 2nd: Ken Hand 37 Mountain View, 3rd: Heidi Bowes, 2 St. Oliver's Crescent.
Myshall Camogie Club won their 10th consecutive Co. Title on Sunday August 30th 2009 and their 29th in all. Sheila Ryan is the proud holder of all 29 medals, an amazing achievement!
John Tracey finished 2nd in the 2009 World Ploughing Championship held on September 4th and 5th in Toplice, Slovenia. John's final score was 364 points, just 3 points behind the eventual winner Werner Eder from Austria.
Congratulations to Tara Bermingham Nolan who came 4th in the U-8 80m in the National Community Games which were held this year in Athlone, the first time in their history that they were held here. To see who else is on the National Community Games Roll of Honour see the St. Finian’s A.C. & Community Games.
Spotted on television paying his last respects to Senator Edward Kennedy was John Byrne formerly of St. Oliver’s Park, Myshall. Before emigrating to the United States John was a prominent member of the Naomh Eoin Club and of Carlow County Teams.
Myshall was mentioned when the very first Rose of Tralee contestant was being interviewed when she said she had to visit Myshall to someone with ‘a gift’ or ‘cure’ to have the bones in her toes mended as she had broken them. She was ‘put in her place’ when she had to take her turn between a cow and a horse! Of course she had to visit Danny O’ Neill the famous bonesetter – see History & the O’Neill family for more info.