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All-Ireland Senior Hurling Semi-Final

Although Wexford senior hurlers went under by ten points 0-23 to 1-10 to Kilkenny in the All-Ireland senior hurling championship semi-final at Croke Park on Sunday last the performance of the Model County was much improved from that of the Leinster final and they silenced many of the prophets of doom. All the team gave of their best and better days lie ahead. Following Waterford’s brilliant win over Cork in re-play it now looks as if it will be a Kilkenny V Waterford All-Ireland final and what a game that should be between two superb sides.

However Waterford must go to Croke Park once again and defeat Limerick to reach the final which will be a repeat of the Munster final which the Decies won by nine points.

Celebrated 30th Birthday

Congratulations to Paul Walsh of Assumption Terrace New Ross on celebrating his 30th birthday in the Parish Pump New Ross last week with family, relatives and friends.

Geraldines U.10 Team Win Again

Geraldine O’Hanrahans U.10 footballers continued their winning run in the Kent Stainless U.10 football league with a clear cut win over Horeswood at New Ross last week. The team is now blending very well together and improving all the time and it will be no surprise if the finish up winning the Cup.

While all sectors once again rose to the challenge star displays were given by Jack Foran, Brandon Gardiner, Dylan Wickham, Ciaran Whitty, Evan Fenlon, Paddy Cooney. On tomorrow, Thursday, they take on St. James in the semi-final at O’Kennedy Park New Ross at 7.30pm and this promises to be a first class encounter between two well matched sides.

Mentors Paddy Cash. John Murphy. John Rellis and company are confident of a good result.

Certificate in Pastoral Ministry

The Carlow institute of Technology is offering its course on Pastoral Ministry to People of the Diocese at its Wexford Campus in St. Peters College during the coming Academic Year beginning on Monday October 1st 2007.

The course is intended for following:

1. Those who desire to deepen understanding of their faith.

2. Those who wish to gain a deeper appreciation of the necessity of fruitful collaboration between lay and ordained ministers.

3. Those who are involved in parish ministry e.g. readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Members of Pastoral Councils or Liturgy Groups etc.

4. Teachers of Religious Education and those involved in pastoral programmes.

Subjects Addressed include… Introduction to Ministry, Building Community, Understanding the Bible, Liturgy and worship, Canon Law, Pastoral Leadership, Faith Formation, Pastoral Skills.

Course times: Monday Evenings 7pm to 9.30pm

Cost: €350 for year

It is hoped that a few people from the town and parish would apply to be part of this course for coming year. Application forms are available in the Parochial House. It would be important to apply immediately as there are only 36 places and there is much interest in the course throughout the Diocese of Ferns.

Window Display Competition

Considerable interest was taken in this years Dunbrody Festival Window Display competition. After much deliberation the judges announced the winners as follows:

1. Kalonial Stores, Quay St., New Ross.

2. The Bakehouse, South St., New Ross

3. Barrow Office Supplies, John St., New Ross

All were elated at getting in the top three.

Youngest Doctor of Criminology in Ireland

Congratulations to 26 year old Michelle Butler of Newbawn, New Ross on becoming the youngest Doctor of Criminology in Ireland.

Michelle graduated with a PhD in Criminology. She is a past pupil of Newbawn National School and Colaiste Abban Vocational College, Adamstown. She graduated with a First Class Honours B.A. Degree in Psychology from U.C.D. and she obtained and honours M.Sc in Forensic Psychology at the University of Kent in England. She is wished every success in her future career.

Ladies Football

In the second round of the Co. Wexford Ladies senior football championship last week Geraldine O’Hanrahans scored a well earned 2-10 to 1-8 victory over their great rivals Adamstown at Adamstown. As in all meetings of the sides both displayed tremendous commitment and the Rossonians had to pull out all the stops before they emerged on top.

Full credit to both sides n the efforts they put into seeking victory.

While all the Geraldines ladies rose to the challenge the two real shining lights on the team on the night were Nicola Scully who brought off some wonder saves and the very skillfull Natasha Martin who scored seven points in attack. In addition Helena Nugent, Clare Hurley (defence) Carol Breen, Stephanie O’Halloran (mid-field) Jennie Nugent her sister Deirdre and the very active Lindsay Dunne (attack) were also very much to the fore. Mentores Watty Long (manager) nad Noel Holohan (trainer) were very pleased with the win and with the effort put in by all players.

On Tuesday night of this week they take on a formidable St. Fintans side and despite being without quite a few regulars due to injuries etc. te Geraldines should be able to win and thus earn their place in the county semi-finals. The return of Donna Dunne who was abroad for a short period will be welcomed.

Team was: Nicola Scully, Amanda Nugent, Clare Hurley, Lucy Nolan, Lisa Dower, Helena Nugent, Carol Breen, Marella Cullen, Stephanie O’Halloran, Deirdre Nugent, Lindsay Dunne, Emer McDonald, Christing St. Ledger, Jennie Nugent, (1-0) Natasha Martin (0-7)

Subs.: Aoife St. Ledger (1-0) Mary O’Hanlon.

Clothing Collection in aid ofSt. Vincent De Paul

An appeal goes out to the people of New Ross and District to support the St. Vincent De Paul Society by donating unwanted clothing, shoes, bedlines, curtains, towels and bags etc.

Please contact Michael Harahan St. Vincent De Paul New Ross S&B Textiles in support of St. Vincent De Paul.

Celebrated 90th and 98th Birthdays

Congratulations to Johanna McGrath of Knockroe New Ross on celebrating her 90th birthday and her brother Peter McGrath who celebrated his 98th birthday last week in the Community Hospital New Ross where they are both residing for the past year. Both celebrated the occasion at a party with their brother Tom, other relatives and friends. They had a giant birthday cake for the occasion.

Intermediate Hurling

Geraldine O’Hanrahans Intermediate hurlers are putting in a huge effort on the training ground as they prepare for the third and vital round of the intermediate hurling championship .

final there is great determination within the camp to go all the way this year and bring home the Cup. But many hard matches lie ahead of them. But training has gone very well.