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CROSS COUNTRY

The county cross country relays and the intermediate championships will take place in Ballyroan on November 24, while the senior championships are on in Portlaoise on January 5.

WHIST

Top score at Newtown whist on Saturday last was won by Gretta mcNulty. 1st lady Kit Farrell and Maureen Coady. 1st gent Eamon Wheatley. 2nd gent Fergus Hutton. 1st half Paul Kavanagh. 2nd half Fr D Murphy. 1st quarter Owen Salmon and T. Gowing. 2nd quarter Seamus Hennessy. Raffle winners were Betty Shore, Kathleen Mooney, Leslie Hunter, Willie Murphy and Annette Lawlor. Whist continues as usual on Saturday next.

CRETTYARD GFC

Last week’s winners in the Crettyard Footballers Lotto were Aidan Rowan, Jnr, The Swan, Paul McLoughlin, c/o Morrisseys, Tommy Doyle, Turra and Brian O’Sullivan, Monavea. The winning numbers were 5-19-23-30.

LADIES CLUB

The monthly meeting was held recently in Newtown School. The raffle was won by Maggie Dowd. Competition winners were Mary Jo O’Neill and Rita Brennan. Guest for the evening was Sheila Murray who gave a very informative cooking demonstration.

LINE DANCING

Line dancing is held in Newtown School on Mondays from 7.30 to 8.30pm.

CYCLING

Anyone interested in cycling please meet at Behans of Tolerton on Saturday morning at 9am. Please bring a hi-vis jacket.

SET DANCING

Classes in set dancing are held in Behans of Tolerton on Thursday evening commencing at 8.30pm.

ROSARY

The Rosary is recited at Our Lady’s Shrine, Rossmore, every Sunday at 3pm.

MR MILEY BEHAN

The death took place suddenly of Mr Miley Behan, Tolerton, Miley and his late wife, Molly and family came from England to reside and run a very successful pub in Tolerton over 40 years ago. His remains were removed from his home to St Mary’s Church, Mayo, Crettyard. Burial took place in adjoining cemetery after requiem mass. Sympathy is extended to his son, John, daughters, Mary, Helen and Angela, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, grandchildren,great grandchild, other relatives and a large circle of friends.

CRETTYARD AFC

Golden goal week 43 winner Mary Carr. Bonus ball week 33 no. 120 Kyle Rice.