Raharney Notes
There was no winner of the jackpot in the lotto draw of August 11th, 2008. Numbers drawn were 3,5,10.27. There were three "match three" winners and they were John Donoghue, Daire Lynch and Rose McKeogh. Promoters" prize went to Joan Carey.Happy birthdayHappy birthday to Linda Greville who celebrated a special birthday with a party in McHugh"s on Friday night last. Happy birthday also to Attracta Morrissey who celebrated her birthday recently. Also happy birthday to Ann Gaffney and to father and son Martin and Niall Flynn who celebrate their birthdays around this time.Senior ChampionshipHard luck to the Senior hurlers who lost to Clonkill on Sunday last.Senior CamogieCongratulations to the Senior Camogie team who qualified for the final of the Senior Championship with a good win over St. Munna"s on Sunday last. They now play Lough Lene Gaels in the final. Wishing the girls and management the best of luck in the final.Camogie Club fundraiserRaharney Camogie Club are holding a £2,000 Monster Raffle in the Mullingar Greyhound Track on Saturday September 6th. Tickets are £20 and include a concession for the dog track on the night. Tickets can be purchased from any Senior player and committee members. All support would be appreciated.All-Ireland "B" Minor HurlingWell done to Westmeath Minor team who qualified for the final of the All-Ireland "B" Minor Hurling Final when they beat Meath on Saturday last. Raharney were represented by Michael Boyle, Mark Conroy, Cormac Boyle and Dan Riggs on the team and John Weir on the management panel. Wishing the team and management the best of luck in their final against Kildare.Well doneWell done to Killucan Ladies Intermediate football team who qualified for the final of the Championship when they beat Mullingar Shamrocks. Best of luck to the girls in the final on Sunday against Moate.Fr. Aidan WalshThere was widespread sadness in the area with news of the death of Fr. Aidan Walsh, former curate of this parish. A native of Mullingar, Fr. Walsh was appointed to Killucan/Raharney in 1976 and resided in Raharney until his appointment as Parish Priest of Summerhill in 1991. Fr. Aidan was a gentleman and held in high esteem by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. To his family, relatives and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace.SympathyWe extend sympathy to the Mulvaney family on the death of Peg Murray (nee Mulvaney) in Waterford. May she rest in peace.