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EBS/INTO Handwriting Competition: Congratulations and well done to Aisling Keogh aged five from Craddenstown, Raharney (daughter of Ray and Regina) -a Junior infant pupil at St. Mary"s N.S. Raharney, who won the Category "A" competition in Westmeath in the EBS/INTO Handwriting Competition and went on to represent Westmeath in the National final, where she came third in her category. Aisling and the winners from many parts of the country were presented with their prizes at a function in EBS Headquarters in Dublin on Saturday, April 24th, where a great day was had by all.The Sacrament of ConfirmationCongratulations to the boys and girls from the parish who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday, April 24th last. Despite weather conditions, an enjoyable day was had by all. Great praise must go to Mrs. Angela Farrelly (Principal), Rev. Fr. Matthews and the parents of the children, on the preparation and presentation of the children on the day.Pupils from St. Mary"s N.S: Aisling Coyne, Leanne Darby, Ciarán Doyle, Killian Doyle, Wesley Doyle, Jamie Duignan, Jack Duignan, Seán Eyles, Amy Evans, Francesca Fitzsimons, Kathlyn Gardiner, Colm Grant, Kaelan Hickey, Shannon Hosey, Sarah Kennedy, Abigail Lynch, Lara MacLachlan, Aileen McHugh, Rachel Murphy, Seán Quinn, Dylan Raleigh, D.J. Roche, Conor Shields and Eoin Weir.21st birthdayHappy 21st birthday to Lisa Smith, who celebrated her birthday with a party in the Hilamar Hotel, Kinnegad, on Friday night last, April 24th.Happy birthdayBirthday greetings go to Pat Mullen who celebrated his birthday with a surprise party in McHugh"s Lounge on Saturday night last, April 25th.Also happy birthday to Niall Nea, Amanda Shaw, Andrew Geraghty and Colm McKeogh, who celebrate their birthdays around this time.Well doneCongratulations and well done to the senior camogie girls who retained their title as Leinster League Champions on Sunday evening last in Naas against Camross of Laois.Golf ClassicRaharney Underage Hurling Club are holding a golf classic in Shay Murtagh"s on May 9th. This is a nine hole scramble with teams of three at €75 a team. G.U.I., non G.U.I. and ladies teams. For further information, please contact Pat on 086-1725970 or Noel on 087-7979390. Proceeds going towards Feile na nGael trip.Texas Hold EmA "Texas Hold Em" in aid of the Niall Mellon Trust will be held in The Granite on Friday, May 1st. Martin Flynn has organised this event as he hopes to go to Africa in November with the Niall Mellon Trust to build houses for the poor.SympathyDeepest sympathy is extended to Catherine McKenna and family, Ash Croft Park, on the death of her father Mick Cox. Also sympathy is extended to the family of Joe Clyne who died last week. May the deceased rest in peace.Church newsVigil Mass; For the month of May, the Vigil Mass will be held in St. Joseph"s Church, Rathwire, at 6p.m.First Friday: The sick and housebound will be attended to as usual.Devine Mercy Chaplet: will be held after 7p.m. Mass on Friday in St. Joseph"s Church, Rathwire.