Rathdrum Historical Society – Talk on Capt. Robert Halpin
Rathdrum Historical Society is hosting a talk on Robert Charles Halpin on 8 May 2023 at 8:00 p.m. in the Ann Devlin Annex of the RDA Hall in Rathdrum. The talk will be given by Jim Rees, a well-known historian.
Robert Halpin was born at the Bridge Tavern in Wicklow Town in 1836 and died at Tinakilly House in Rathnew in 1894. He went to sea aged 11 and became a Master Mariner at 22. In his career, he captained the SS Great Eastern and also laid marine telegraph cables linking four continents.
Avondale Gaa
Lotto Results Tuesday 18th April 2023 – 6-12-20-27
Jackpot winner Amy Porter and Braxton
Seven match three winner
Martina and Brandon c/o Audrey
Nora Drum c/o Pj Rowley’s
Jamie Doyle c/o Seamus Doyle
Henry Cullen c/o online
Arran and Corey Coffee c/o Johnny Coffee
Niamh Olohan c/o online
Mark Byrne c/o Pj Rowley’s
Thanks for all your continued support
Next draw Tuesday 25th April at 9pm – Jackpot One thousand euros
Lotto can be played online by downloading the club force app Tickets can also be purchased in all the business in Rathdrum
U11 Football
Thanks to David Moran who sponsored the U11 football team a new set of Jerseys for the Coming season 2023
Go Games 2023
Last Friday evening Avondale had their first go games of the 2023 season which was hosted by Arklow Rocks Parnell Gaa Club.
Avondale and Aughrim were the visiting teams to the host team Lots of fun was had by all the kids and loads of skills were shown by the kids
Congratulations
Congratulations to former Avondale gaa player Connor Mc Graynor and his beautiful bride Lisa Tully who were married Friday 21st April 2023 in Mayo. Best wishes to you both for the future.
Congratulations
Well done to Zach Cullen and Cathal Baker form Avondale gaa club who were on the senior county football panel for Sunday’s match in Netwatch Cullen park Carlow to play Kildare in the second round of the football championship. It wasn’t to be Wicklow’s day as they came out on the losing side against Kildare on a scoreline of Wicklow 0-10 Kildare 1-17
The 17th Wicklow Roundwood Scouts Needs Your Help
The 17th Wicklow Roundwood scouts need your help to avoid permanent closure.
Adult volunteer needed to help provide scouting for young people in the local area.
Contact cillmhantain.cc@gmail.com or phone 086 8544262 for more information.
Avondale Camogie
Congratulations
Congratulations and well done to the Avondale players who represented their county of Wicklow on the U14 intercounty team at the weekend in their first outing of the year. The girls played Meath and Kildare and Westmeath Best of luck girls for the season ahead.
Also well done to Avondale player Kayleigh Fox and the minor county camogie team who have qualified for the semi finals of their All Ireland Championship in their first season at this level following their win against Mayo Well done and best of Luck in the final.
Hurl with me (Cancelled)
Due to the dreadful weather lately Avondale camogie club have decided to cancel hurl with me and we hope to rearrange dates during the month of May.
Condolences
Condolences to the Conroy family and extended family on the sad passing of Fr Chris Conroy, May he rest in peace.
Condolences to the Mc Donald Family and extended family on the sad passing of Bridget (Delia)Mc Donald, May she rest in peace.
Condolences to the Byrne family and extended family on the sad passing of Jim Byrne, May he rest in peace.
Condolences to the Mernagh family and extended family on the sad passing of Maurice Mernagh, May he rest in peace.
Mass In April 2023
Sunday 30th April Greenane at 10.15am
Rathdrum Parish Church at 6.00pm each Saturday (vigil) and Sunday at 11.30am each Sunday
Date For Your Diary
Trip to Johnstown Castle Co Wexford – An ecumenical outing is being organised between members of the church of Ireland faith and members of the catholic faith Rathdrum. The outing is to Johnstown castle in Co Wexford where we will visit the gardens, the lakes and the agricultural museum
Prior to our arrival at the castle we will stop off at the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy Co Wexford for tea/coffee and scones and on our return we will have dinner in the Amber Springs hotel in Gorey, Co. Wexford
The price of the trip is fifty euros per person if you would like to go please contact Pete or Lorraine Mc Williams Pandlmcwilliams@gmail.com
Anne (parish secretary Rathdrum) or Fr Derek
First Come First Served
Masses Prayer Groups and Social Gatherings
Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday-9am in Rathdrum Parish Church
Tuesday- Eucharistic Service -9am in Rathdrum Parish Church
Saturday -6pm in Rathdrum Parish Church
Sunday -10.15am -Greenane
Sunday 11.30am in Rathdrum Parish Church
Public Hoildays – 11am in Rathdrum Parish Church
Confessions
Before vigil mass on Saturday evening ( or ask Fr Derek)
Prayers For Vocations/ Eucharistic Adoration
Every Wednesday after 9am mass in Rathdrum parish church
Rosary
After 9am mass on Monday and Thursday
After Eucharistic service on Tuesday before 9am mass on Wednesday and Friday
Rosary in the famine and workhouse Graveyard 10.00am on the first Saturday of each month
All are welcome
Rosary and divine mercy every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm in Ann’s house 35 The Woods Rathdrum – All are welcome
Parish Office Opening Hours: Monday to Friday from 9.30am till 12.30pm
Tel: 040446517 | Email: rpo2014frd@gmail.com | Fr Derek Doyle – 040446517
Website: www.churchmedia.tv/rathdrum | www.rathdrumparish.ie/webcam
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