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CLUB LOTTO
There was no winner of last weeks Club Lotto. The numbers drawn were 14, 15, 18, 28 and the bonus number was 10. Next week’s Jackpot prize will be €7,600 so make sure to get a ticket from the usual promotors.
Mr Roche – New Principal
Last weekend Mr Brian Roche was appointed as new Principal of St John’s Senior School, Ballybough Street. He will succeed Mrs Mary Neary will retire on the 8th of January, with Brian taking up his appointment the following day.
Son of Tommy and Geraldine Roche, Greenridge, Johnswell Road, Brian has been teaching in St John’s Senior School since his graduation 17 years ago. He has experienced a wide range aspects of the primary education system: special needs, home-liaison, senior and junior cycles, etc.
We congratulate him on his elevation and wish him every blessing in his new and challenging role as Principal Teacher.
SUICIDE AWARENESS GATHERING – St. Johns Church Jan 2nd at 7.30pm
All are invited to St. John’s Church to evening of Talk and Music at a gathering for Suicide Awareness. Guest Speakers will be football player Mikey Drennan and Dr. Fergus Heffernan with music provided by local Kilkenny Musicians
ON-LINE CLUB SHOP
The On-line Club Shop can provide you with everything you need for the big day. It’s well stocked with all your essentials in your favourite club’s colours. Training tops, jerseys, jackets, beanies ..they’re all there just log on to the club website and hit the image to bring you into the shop AND your favourite club will also benefit with every sale.
https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/o-loughlin-gaels-gaa.html
Operation Transformation 2017
Kick start your New Year with a healthy walk! Join us on one of the Operation Transformation Walks in Kilkenny on Saturday January 7th. Walks will take place in the following locations: The Castle Park, Kilkenny City @ 10.30am and Castlecomer Discovery Park at 11am. Walks are approximately 4 to 5km and all fitness levels will be catered for. Each venue will have an 8 week walking programme following the national walk! For further information, please contact Caitriona, Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership on 087 9750501. For further information, visit www.krsp.ie or www.rte/ot
O’LOUGHLIN GAELS CLUB CALENDARS
O’Loughlin Gaels GAA 2017 Calendars can be purchased from Kearns Butchers in Ballybought Street for only €5 each. These are nicely produces by our Juvenile players as part of their Transition Year Enterprise Project at CBS Kilkenny and will look good at home or at work…especially if your work colleagues are from a rival club!!!
Santa Drops in to St. John's Park
Like all parish Choirs, the 12 O’clock Choir is currently looking for new members. Please consider sharing your talent and ability with our congregations. Male and female are most welcome. Rehearsals for this choir take place Monday nights at 8.00 p.m. in The Presbytery. So please, come along and give it a try.
HAPPY NEW YEAR – O’LOUGHLIN GAELS GAA
O’Loughlin Gaels GAA wish to take this opportunity to remember all those members and friends who left us during 2016, to thank all those who helped to make the year such a great one for the club, and to wish each and every one of you a very Happy New Year. We look forward to making 2017 even better.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE IN ST. JOHNS PARISH, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS.