THE IRISH BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
is asking for blood donors to attend clinics in Tipperary following a drop in donations over the Christmas period. Blood supplies typically fall after the festive season, but hospital demand remains constant, with patients continuing to rely on life-saving blood for cancer treatment, surgery, emergency care, and maternity services.
Ballykisteen Hotel Tipperary on Monday 12th, Tuesday 13th & Wednesday 13thJanuary from 4:50pm to 8:10pm. Phone 1800 222 111 for appointment. New Donors are welcome at all clinics. Seasonal illness causes a drop in donations. Make giving blood to save lives a New Year’s resolution
25 CARD DRIVE, KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS
The winners at the card last Wednesday Jan 7 were Bernie Farrell / Kevin O’Connor with 11 games. Triple winners for second place were Jim Meskell / Tim Joe Mcgrath Liam Harty/John Cooney and Sean Spillane / Tom Tobin with 9 games each.
Tabel prizes to Joe Murphy / PJ Boland and Jimmy Looby/Ml Murphy. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm, tea & refreshments, all are welcome
OLIVIA’S FLOWERS
Thank you for your support in 2025! Wishing you all the best for 2026!
Exciting new courses and workshops for 2026:
– Flower Arranging for Beginners
– Evening Class: January 27, 7pm to 9pm
– Morning Class: January 27, 10:30am to 12:30.
To book, contact Olivia at 086 2337390.
ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO
Numbers drawn Monday Jan 5th were 01, 08, 24, 26, NO WINNER
Lucky Dips x 4 to be entered in January monthly €500 draw: Breda Ryan (Phil Ryan), Amy Quirke (Camogie), Brian Riordan (RR Online), Margaret Ann Cooney (John Cooney). This week’s jackpot is €17,600. Thank you for your continued support!
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to December’s lucky dip winner of €500 to Tom O Mahony, Cahir.
Seller Phil Ryan, Ollies winning €100. Many thanks for your continued support and wishing you all a Happy New Year!
NOLLAIG NA MBAN EVENT
Community spirit was certainly on display at the Nollaig na mBan celebration held in the New Inn Community Centre last Saturday, where a small but enthusiastic group gathered to make a meaningful contribution to local charity Cuan Saor.
The morning was filled with a variety of engaging workshops, including breathwork with Collette Moloney, counselling and reiki with Janine Meadley, a women’s health session led by Nicola Ryan, a flower workshop hosted by Olivia Ryan, and candle making with Sandra Quinn. Attendees enjoyed delicious food and coffee courtesy of Solas Coffee Dock, adding to the warm and inviting atmosphere.
Olivia Ryan and Amy Quirke expressed their sincere thanks to all who supported and attended the event, highlighting the empowering and uplifting nature of the workshops. Participants left feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and proud of their creations.
Thanks to the generosity of those present, a total of €765 was raised and donated to Cuan Saor. The organisers extended their heartfelt gratitude for the community’s support, emphasising the positive impact such events have on both participants and beneficiaries alike.
Pictured here at the Nollaig na mBan event held in New Inn Community Centre are
Back L to R: Olivia Ryan, Michelle McCormack, Catherine Sheridan, Grainne Tierney, Lindsay McCarthy, Joanne Reidy, Caitriona Hyland, Sinead Boland.
Front L to R: Susan O’Dwyer, Sophie Pyke, Ashling Boland, Caroline Wynne, Amy Quirke, Irene Fogarty, Esther Boland and Nicola Ryan.
