PARISH LINKS CHRISTMAS PARTY
The annual Christmas Party for senior citizens will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 12 noon at New Inn Community Centre. Invitations have been sent out, and attendees are asked to RSVP by December 1. If you are from the parish and do not receive an invitation, please contact any of the following: Esther at 086 3583719, Mary at 086 3821809, Margaret at 0527462132 / 087 6369279, or a committee member. Places are limited, and those from outside New Inn/Knockgraffon parish are welcome to join for a cost of €25 per person. It’s important to inform us of your attendance for preparations. Join us for a delightful day filled with festive cheer and music by our very own Eddie Golden.
NOVEMBER CEREMONIES
Every Wednesday Evening in November -Taizé Prayer for the Holy Souls at Knockgraffon at 7:30 p.m. November 28th (Fri) -Mass for the Deceased in the Past 12 Months –New Inn at 7pm. Note: Dec 8th (Monday) – Feast of the Immaculate Conception -New Inn at 11:30 a.m.
CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND AT NEW INN COMMUNITY CENTRE
Join us this Sunday, November 30th at New Inn Community Centre (E25WK85) for a festive Christmas Market Day from 12 noon to 5pm. Come visit Santa and join us for a Festive market of Festive Food & Drink, Carol Singing Choir, Handmade arts & crafts, Pottery workshop, Reiki sample sessions, face painting and lots more! Ho Ho Ho! Families can enhance their experience by entering our VIP Santa Experience Giveaway! Thirty lucky children will win a special visit featuring: Meeting Santa, Cookie decorating with the elves., A visit with Mrs. Claus. The exclusive VIP Experience runs from 10:30am to 11:30am and is reserved for raffle winners only. Afterwards, Santa will be available for visits on a first come, first served basis throughout the day. How to Enter: Purchase tickets with cash at any of these locations: Little Treasures Crèche (Monday–Friday), Anita’s Afterschool & Breakfast Club (Monday–Friday), Sharon Kirby Hair & Make Up Salon (Monday/Tuesday evenings; Wednesday–Friday, 9:30am–8pm), New Inn Community Centre (every Thursday evening during Sharnie’s “On Your Toes” Dancing). Tickets are €4 per family entry or €10 for three entries. Raffle Draw: Winners will be selected on Thursday, November 27th. For updates about Christmas Wonderland, follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @NewInnCommunityCentre. Remember, you can enter as many times as you wish, you are not in, you can’t win!
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Get ready for a festive evening at the Church of Our Lady Queen in New Inn! Join us on Tuesday, December 2nd, for a fundraising Christmas Concert that promises to celebrate the joy of the holiday season. All proceeds from the concert will go directly toward renovating the Church in the Parish of New Inn & Knockgraffon. This year’s event features an exciting lineup, including performances by renowned artists Louise Morrissey, Des Wiloughby, Claudia Buckley, Eddie Golden, and The Ryan Turner Band. Don’t miss out on a night filled with holiday cheer and community spirit! Tickets are priced at €30 and are available at Ollie’s Bar (052 7462227), M F Barron (087 7595512) and from Irene at 087 7595512. Doors will open at 6:45pm, with the concert starting at 7:30pm. Secure your tickets today and be part of this special event!
SANTA COMES TO NEW INN
Santa is taking some time out from his hectic schedule to come to Ollie’s, New Inn on Sunday December 14 from 3.30pm to 6pm. Meet Santa, a gift for each child, photo opportunity, storytelling, disco music. Child €5 each, No booking required. A great day is assured with plenty of Christmas cheer!
ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO
Lotto Results from Monday Nov 17th, Numbers drawn 5, 9,11 & 27. NO WINNER Lucky dips entered in the €500 lucky dip draw for November Anne Marie Gallagher, Eddie Irwin, Mary & Pat Holleran, Shamie Houlihan.This week’s jackpot is a whopping €16,200. Thank you for your continued support. Tickets can be got online on Clubforce or from Ollies or Barrons pub in New Inn. If you are not in, you can’t win!
25 CARD DRIVE, OLD SCHOOL, KNOCKGRAFFON
Winners at the cards last Wednesday November 18 were joint winners: Bernie Farrell / Kevin O’Connor, Eddie Grant / James Ryan and Sean Spillane / Tom Tobin with 10 games. Table prizes to Maisie O’Grady / Mary Gleeson and Patsy Hartigan / Jim Whelan. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm sharp and all are welcome. Tea & refreshments.
SAVE THE DATE!
The New Inn Girls School Parents Association warmly invites the entire community to join us for a St Stephen’s Day Christmas Jumper 5km Walk! All proceeds will go towards creating a brand-new School Sensory Room. Starting from the GAA Field at 12 noon on St Stephen’s Day. Dust off those festive knits, gather your family and friends, and show off those Christmas jumpers for a great cause! We look forward to seeing you there!
BARRON’S DART RAISES €1,400 FOR LOCAL SCHOOL
The Barron’s Dart held its annual Heart Memorial Cup fundraiser at New Inn’s Barron’s Pub, raising €1,400 for Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal, the local girls’ school.
Congratulations to all the winners and organisers for their efforts. Visit “Barron’s Dart” Facebook page for more info and pics.
Men’s Winner: Neil Morrissey; Runner-up: Rupert Butler. Kids Winner: Cory Fitzell; Runner-up: Mason Fitzpatrick. Junior Kids Winner: Sophie Lonergan; Runner-up: Tom Maher. Hamper Winners: Tommy Ryan, Tadgh Smith, and Paul Butler.
Pictured here at Heart Memorial Cup Fundraiser presentation evening organised by Barron’s Dart recently are
Back L – R: Paul Lonergan, Pat O’Rourke, Thomas McLoughlin (school principal Scoil Mhuire gan Smal) and Paul Kirwan.
Front L-R: Fia Maher, Sophie Lonergan and Isabell Harnett.
Pictured here at Heart Memorial Cup Fundraiser presentation evening organised by Barron’s Dart recently are Men’s Winner: Neil Morrissey and Runner-up: Rupert Butler
Pictured here at Heart Memorial Cup Fundraiser presentation evening organised by Barron’s Dart recently are Kids Winner: Cory Fitzell and Runner-up: Mason Fitzpatrick
Pictured here at Heart Memorial Cup Fundraiser presentation evening organised by Barron’s Dart recently are Junior Kids Winner: Sophie Lonergan and Runner-up: Tom Maher
SINCERE SYMPATHY
is extended to Kitty English and family on the passing of her husband John English, Carrigeen. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Kitty and family son Philip, daughters Alma and Olive, granddaughters Kate, Rachel, Saoirse, Laura and grandson Marcas, sons-in-law Emmet and Keith, brothers Neil and Michael, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and a large circle of friends. John’s month’s mind mass is on Sunday December 7 in New Inn church at 11.30am. May he rest in peace.
SINCERE SYMPATHY
is extended to Joan Dwyer, on the passing of her son Mick Dwyer, 6 New Inn, Loughkent, unexpectedly at home. Mick, beloved son of the late Mick (Bob), brother of the late Anne McGeer and uncle of the late Thomas McGeer. Sadly missed by his loving daughters Edel and Lisa, mother Joan, sons-in-law Darren and Tone, grandchildren Dean, Chloe, Jake, Paul, Kyle, Kaylee, Remi and Mikayla, sister Michelle, brother James, partner Susan and her daughter Paige, Edel and Lisa’s mother Linda, extended family, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May he rest in peace.
