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Club News
Arva Local Notes - 12th DecemberSt Patrick’s Arva Football Club: Lotto: The Arva Football Club Lotto draw is held in the club rooms on Monday night’s at 8.00 o’clock. There was no Jackpot winner on Monday 5th December - winning numbers were 4 – 12 – 17 – 27 and the following received a €50 consolation prize – Michael Mc Gahern, Gowna, Niall Brady, Arva, John & Miriam Lynch, Arva. The Jackpot on Monday last 12th December was €2,350. Envelopes can be left in the Letterbox in St Patrick’s Hall next to the National School for collection on Monday evenings and everyone is welcome to attend the draw. Thanks to everyone for supporting the G.A.A. Lotto. Arva Ladies G.F.C. will hold an important meeting at 9.00 pm in the Breffni Arms Hotel and Leisure Complex on tonight Wednesday 14th December. All club members, Senior Players and Parents of Juvenile players must attend. Congratulations are extended to George Cartwright, Cornafean who launched his latest book on Friday night last entitled Breifne Abú. It is a comprehensive record of teams who played in finals from Minor up since the foundation of the GAA. From Railway Cup teams with Cavan players through Cavan teams and club teams, schools and colleges, Hurling to County Board officials and finishing with a selection of songs and recitations about Cavan teams and players. It was painstaking work and great credit is due to George for getting through it in a relatively short time. It will settle many an argument in pubs and is a must for any GAA enthusiast. There was a great turnout on Friday night for the launch with most clubs in the county represented. Copies of the book are on sale in Lynch’s Newsagents, Arva and with a limited number printed early purchase is advisable. Church of Ireland Services for the Arva Group of Parishes: On this Sunday 18th December - At 11.30 am in Gowna - Carol Service-all welcome. At 3.00 pm in Arva - Carol Service followed by tea and mince pies. All welcome. No service in Carrigallen or Columbkille.. Confessions for Christmas: A Christmas Healing Anointing will accompany the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Arva at 8.00 pm on Tuesday of next week 20th December. All age groups are invited to this especially Holy occasion in preparation for a Happy and Peaceful Christmas. Visiting priests will be in attendance. Mass times for Christmas: Church of the Sacred Heart, Arva Christmas Eve (Saturday) 8.00 pm / Christmas Day (Sunday) 10.00 am. Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coronea – Christmas Eve 8.00 pm / Christmas day 9.30 am. St Brigid’s Church, Killeshandra Christmas Eve 9.00pm / Christmas day 11.00 am. Safeguarding Children – The Designated Person in the Parish of Killeshandra is Michéal Ó Faoláin 049 432 8020. The Designated Person for the Diocese is Suzie Duffy 049 4375 004. Bookings to attend the 50th International Eucharistic Congress are live on the www.iec2012.ie You can book for 7 days, 3 days or for a single day and people can decide to attend as an individual, as a family or as a group. Don’t leave to the last minute to book ! read more about the different possibilities of booking for the Congress and book now. Visitation’s: Parishioners are asked to note that if anyone has a family member in Hospital who would like a Pastoral visit from Fr Bredin please contact him on 087 639 5357 / 4335 246 with Ward details etc. Due to data protection legislation hospitals are not now allowed to give Patient lists to Priests – so they have no way of knowing if a Parishioner is in hospital. St Vincent de Paul Society Annual Church Gate Collection was taken up in Arva last weekend and met with a generous response. The organisers wish to convey sincere thanks to everyone who contributed. Community Alert: Anybody interested in acquiring a monitored personal alarm, monitored smoke detector, monitored carbon monoxide detector, external or internal security light please contact one of the following:- Martin Doyle 086-3549901, Bernie Gormley 087-2487069 or Alice Murtagh 086-19431089. All of the above are subsidised by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. North Longford & Arva Credit Union Ltd Opening hours in Arva as follows – Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 10 am to 2.30 pm Fridays 10 am to 4 pm Saturdays 1pm to 5 pm and 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Line Dancing: The Breffni Kickers will hold their Christmas Party in the Breffni Arms Hotel and Leisure Complex, Arva on this Friday night commencing at 9.30 pm and will have a break over the festive season. Classes will resume in January. Arva Branch Library: will close for Christmas on Thursday 22nd December at 8.30 pm and will reopen on Friday 6th January at 3.00 pm. Christmas Dinner: The Arva Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner will be held in the Breffni Arms Hotel and Leisure Complex, Arva on tonight Wednesday - 14th December with Dinner served at 7.30 pm. sharp. Unfortunately this year the committee are forced to put a nominal charge of €5-00 per person but they assure everyone of a great night of music, song and craic and Santa will visit. A " Christmas Fair and Poultry Sale" will take place in St Patrick’s Hall Arva on this Saturday - 17th December from 11am to 2pm. If anyone is interested in providing a stall please contact Gerry on 087-2700531 or by Email ; kieranmoore47@gmail.com or countrymarketandpoultry@gmail.com We are also collecting toys as part of the " 2fm Christmas Toy Appeal " for distribution locally. All proceeds going to SVP local branch. The Senior Citizens Committee will hold a second hand Book Stall at the Fair and all proceeds from this Stall will go towards the Senior Citizens Fund. Breffni 20 K: The Cheque Presentation was held on Friday night last in the Breffni Arms Hotel and Leisure Complex, Arva and despite the difficult financial situation in the country a total of €77,250-00 was presented - €5,000 to N.B.C.R.I, €5,000 to Cavan Cancer Homecare with €67,250 going to St Luke’s. It’s a phenomenal amount of money in the circumstances and great credit is due to everyone who was involved in any way. To the more than 700 people who completed the Walk / Run and all those in the community who worked so hard we say congratulations and well done. Make a date in your Dairy for 4th August 2012 A.G.M: The Annual General Meeting of the Show Committee was held on Thursday last in the Resource Centre, Market Square, Arva with a good attendance. The following officers were elected for 2012 – Honorary Presidents Simon Johnston, Rev Eamonn Bredin, Loel Carroll, Patrick F. Mulligan, Philip Brady. Chairman Raymond Brady, Vice Chairman Jim Finnegan, Secretary Brían Cully, Assistant Secretary Owen Kiernan, Treasurer Michael Denning, Assistant Treasurer Patrick F. Mulligan. P.R.O. Eileen Cully. Safety Officer Jim Finnegan. The next meeting will be held on Thursday 19th January Santa Claus made his annual visit to Arva on Saturday evening last to be greeted by a large attendance of boy’s and girl’s from the general area. His first stop was the Market Square where he officially switched on the Christmas Lights on the Christmas Tree and in the town. Following a tour of the town he went to St Patrick’s Hall where he distributed gifts to all the children. While waiting for Santa members of the various churches held a Carol Service on the Market Square which attracted a large attendance. They were also joined by children from the local school and a very enjoyable time was had by all present. Shop Local: With the countdown on for Christmas we appeal to everyone in the area to try and shop locally where they will get all their needs at prices as good as in the big towns. These local shops provide sponsorship towards local voluntary organisations on an ongoing basis and also give employment so we should support them at all times. Also when sending Christmas cards try to send Irish made cards. St Mary's National School, Arva: The pupils were delighted to welcome back Ms Maebh Rehill to the school on Friday evening last, 9th December, as the Parents' Association made a presentation to mark her ten years of dedication to the school. Lauren Donnelly, Rang a Sé, spoke to the large gathering of parents, pupils and community members, welcoming all to the school and detailing the long association that Maebh has had with the school and the community. The pupils then presented Maebh with cards, presents and personal best wishes and they then entertained the large gathering with songs and music. Lionel Mullally, chairperson of the Parents' Association, presented Maebh with a beautiful piece of crystal adorned with the school crest and Ernestas Prajaras (eldest pupil in the school) presented her with a bouquet of flowers. Fond memories of Maebh's ten years in Arva were then recalled as a photographic display was shown to all present. The Principal, Vincent Mulvey, spoke of the legacy that Maebh had left behind her in St Mary's including the recently completed building project. Maebh Rehill then addressed the audience and spoke of her affection for the parents and pupils in Arva and she thanked the Parents' Association, staff and community for their kindness. All of the pupils then got their chance to have chat with Ms Rehill and wish her every luck and success in her new role as Principal of Milltown National School. The afternoon concluded with a special treat for the pupils and a cup of tea for the parents and friends. Credit Union: The North Longford & Arva Credit Union are holding their Annual General Meeting on tonight Wednesday 14th December in the ‘98 Memorial Hall Ballinamuck at 8.00 pm. All members welcome. Sympathy: The area was saddened with the news of the death of Mrs Bridget Duignan, Drumcarey, Corlismore which occurred on Monday 28th November in Cavan General Hospital. Formerly Bridget Masterson from Enaughan she moved to Drumcarey in the late 1930’s where she met and in 1943 married John Duignan. She was dealt a cruel blow when John died just 21 years later and their children still teenagers. Her deep faith brought her through this tough time and was important all through her life. In later years she looked forward to making a visit to Knock Shrine at least once a year and it was so appropriate that the hymn “Our Lady of Knock” was sung at her funeral. Bridget was known as a very hard working, generous and hospitable lady and anyone who ever worked for her was always well looked after. Her remains were removed from her residence to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coronea and following Requiem Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev Eamonn Bredin C.C. Arva officiated. She is survived by her son Michael in Drumcarey, daughters Anna Guckian, Fenagh, Co Leitrim, Kathleen Denning, Drumcarey, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends to whom we extend sincere sympathy. Congratulations to the following couples on the occasion of recent births – Brian and Katie Gilsenan, Dublin (formerly Gartylough) - a baby girl, Paul and Linda (nee Gilsenan) Quinn, Hollybank – a baby boy, Raymond and Aishling Brady, Cormore – a baby girl. No doubt 3 very happy households this Christmas. Ceoltas Ceoltóirí Éireann – Arva Branch children will play in Murtagh’s Old Mill Wheel bar on this Friday night 16th December from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome to attend. January 3, 2012 (8:21AM) |
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