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The Journal
4 days ago
- Health
- The Journal
Charlie Bird's wife supporting All-Ireland morning walk in aid of Motor Neurone Disease
THE PUBLIC HAVE been urged to come together and walk 'shoulder to shoulder' by joining a sponsored walk on Sunday, the day of the All-Ireland football final. The walk will take place in Offaly. Organised by a group of Irish sports stars and sporting clubs, the 'Shoulder to Shoulder' walk is in aid of those suffer from ALS, the most common form of Motor Neurone Disease. It will begin the morning of the final at St Brigid's GAA Club, Croghan, Co Offaly starting at 9am. The wife of Charlie Bird, Claire Bird, is supporting the cause. Charlie, the former chief news correspondent with RTÉ, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021 and passed away in March last year. He raised €3.6m in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta before his death. Claire said that there is now more awareness around MND and progress has been made in improving the quality of life for ALS sufferers and their families, but 'more is needed'. 'In particular, funds are urgently needed to discover the cause and potential treatments for this cruel disease and that's what we are asking for today. Advertisement 'Every donation and every act of support will make a difference in the fight against ALS and MND so please, wear your jersey for your teammate on 27 July and donate whatever you can afford to support the research that will bring hope to future generations.' One of the organisers of the walk, former Galway GAA player Michael Meehan, said, 'All Ireland Final day is a special day in Irish sport and on this special day, we call on you to join us in a heartfelt show of solidarity to support all our 'teammates' who are facing ALS.' He invited everyone to wear their jerseys and join the walk on the morning of the All-Ireland. 'Anyone who can't join the walk can still support the cause by donating to iDonate and all funds will go towards Research Motor Neurone,' Michael added. The walk is to raise funds for Research Motor Neurone, an Irish charitable organisation, led by Orla Hardiman, Professor of Neurology at Trinity College Dublin, and an international authority on Motor Neurone Disease and related neurodegeneration. MND is a progressive neurological condition in which the nerves that control voluntary muscles stop working. In Ireland, around 155 people are newly diagnosed with the condition every year; there are currently more than 470 people living with MND and ALS in Ireland. It is a challenging and debilitating disease for which there is currently no cure. Galway GAA, Mountbellew-Moylough GAA, Cu Chulainns GAA (London), Leinster Rugby, [Connacht Rugby], Ireland U20 Rugby, Garbally College are among those supporting the walk. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Independent
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Around the Districts: Ballymore-Mayglass to Taghmon-Camross
Syndicate It's that time of year again when the St Fintan's GAA Club is setting up its Euro Millions syndicate. The syndicate will play four lines (with plus) in each of the twice weekly Euro millions draws. The total cost for the year is €30 with the first draw on August 26 and the last draw on August 21, 2026. The full payment must be received by Monday, August 25. The numbers for the euro millions draw are 10, 22, 34, 35, 50-02, 09. 01, 06, 13, 41, 44,-06, 10. 11, 18, 40, 43, 46 – 06, 11. 13, 43, 45, 46, 50 – 04, 05. Why not take a chance 'it could be you'. SOCIAL DANCING Keep fit and learn to dance Ballycogley Community Hall Wednesdays seven. 30 to 9.30 p.m. Information call Marianne at 086 4088418. Chair Exercise Interested in Chair Exercise classes? This class will include exercises in the chair as well as standing exercises using the chair as support. Focus will include movements for balance, mobility, stability and flexibility. Classes are held on Thursdays 10.11 a.m. at the Ballycogley Community Hall and all are welcome. Please contact Jodi at 087 4144006 with your availability and interest. Notes If you wish to have any items included in the notices for Ballymore-Mayglass you may do so by email at conzarcat@ or by contacting Paddy at 087 9680419. It is important that the deadline for submitting notices for inclusion in the Ballymore-Mayglass area notices are now received on or before 5 p.m. on the Saturday prior to the date of publication. On the weekend of a bank holiday, we should receive the notices on or before 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings. Many thanks for your continued support. Yoga Join us for yoga at Ballycogley Community Hall, Wednesday 10.11 a.m. Beginning/Gentle Yoga for beginners or those wanting a gentler approach. Or join us on Saturdays, 10.11 a.m. Community Yoga for all including flow sequences as well as static and dynamic poses to increase strength, mobility, flexibility and balance. Bring your mat, large towel and water. Contact Jodi with interest or any questions at 087 4144006. Club lotto The St Fintan's GAA Club in association with St Mary's Rosslare hold its fundraising lotto each Tuesday evening. Tickets for the draw cost €2 and are available from the usual seller's or from any committee member. The jackpot now stands at €15,000. The numbers drawn were 4, 17, 19 and 23. There was three match-three winners Conor Fox, Ann Keeling and Conal Grant. We thank you for your continued and generous support. Condolences We express our condolences to the family and friends of the late Deirdre Kielthy Carverry Cregg Ballycogley, who sadly died during the past week. Following her funeral Mass in St Fintan's church Mayglass Deirdre's remains were laid to rest in Mayglass cemetery. May she rest in peace. St Fintan's The club received planning permission for the building of its gym. On the playing field the intermediate football team needed a spirited second half performance in defending Taghmon-Camross and the same team was soundly beaten by St Mary's of Maudlintown. The junior B football team also suffered defeat when playing Kilmore and this team played Shelmaliers on Saturday evening last. The under-eight football team played a couple of games in Ballymore against St Martin's and St Mary's of Maudlintown. The under-14 football team overcame Crossabeg-Ballymurn and the under-16 hurling team defeated St James. In defeating St Abban's the minor team made it two wins from two games. Temple Street Hospital The Rowe family would like to thank St Fintan's GAA Club, the people of the parish of Ballymore-Mayglass and the wider community for their support of Killians coffee morning on Sunday last also the hall committee, all the volunteers, the parking attendants, Bolgers of Ballycogley and those who baked and helped with tea and coffee. The ticket sellers and those that donated prizes. The family really appreciate your unwavering support and kindness during the last six weeks. The total raised was €4,300 and this will be of great benefit to St Gabriel's Ward Temple Street Hospital were Killian received the best of care during his stay. Bannow-Ballymitty Sad Passing Deepest sympathy to the Hogan family Coolishall on the death of Sheila Hogan née Kearns last Wednesday. Sheila is survived by her husband John and daughter Rosie, sisters Annie, Kathy, Bridie and Eileen and brother Pat, grandchildren Tommy and Amanda, relatives and friends. Sheila reposed in Ryan's funeral home on Friday from 4 p.m. till 8 p.m., funeral Mass was on Saturday in Carrig-on-Bannow church at 11 a.m. followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more Bannow CCE Well done to everyone who represented Bannow C.C.É. at the Leinster Fleadh over the weekend. Huge congratulations to those who qualified to play at the all-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil. We now look forward to performing at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in our home county. Bannow C.C.É. medal winners are as follows. First Place: 12-15 céilí Band 12-15 Grúpaí Ceoil JP Harpur – under-12 Mouth Organ Lainey Rossiter – under-12 Whistling Maria Gilbane – 12-15 Fiddle Airs Evelyn Gilbane – 12-15 Flute Airs Odhran McPhillips – 12-15 Whistling Róisín Wall – 15-18 Lilting Aoife Kehoe – under-18 Comhrá Gaeilge Eve Donohoe – Senior Fiddle Airs Aoife Colfer – Senior Lilting Second Place Senior Grúpaí Ceoil Lainey Rossiter – under-12 Ladies English Singing Cormac Cunningham, Maria and Evelyn Gilbane – 12-15 Trio Siún Allen – 12-15 Piano Tara Redmond 12-15 Whistling Áine Breen – 12-15 Lilting Adam Ryan – 12-15 Men's English Singing Billy Cunningham – 15-18 Banjo Aoibhe Reville – 15-18 Lilting Eve Donohoe – Senior Fiddle Eve Donohoe and Billy Cunningham – Senior Duet Shelly O'Grady – Senior Accompaniment and Harp Airs Cillian Cullen – Senior Lilting. Phil Murphy Weekend The 33rd Phil Murphy weekend takes place from July 24 till July 27. Opening night will be held in the Red Door by Kieran Hanrahan, followed by music in the Marquee with the Kilkenny and Danescastle music group. Friday night concert at 8 p.m. in the marquee stars Four Men and a Dog and Patrick Fitzpatrick and Pat Bass plus guests. Saturday a tune workshop in the marquee at 11 a.m. Afternoon tunes in the pub from 3 p.m. In the church concert at 7.30 p.m. with Seán Keane and his band. At 9.30 concert in the marquee with Cherish the ladies, Manus McGuire and Benny McCarthy, Eileen McClusky and John Nugent. On Sunday the O'Riads Mass in the church at 11 a.m. The singing gathering will be held in the Tin Sandwich at 12.30 with Séamus Brogan and guests. In the marquee at 12.30 Afternoon Concert with Crying Uncles, Clem O'Brien Band, Bothar Glas, Robin Hurt and Danescastle Music Group. 6 p.m. Mumming Exhibition 7.30 Closing Concert with Martin O'Connor, Cathal Hayden and Séamus O'Dowd, The Corach Ceili Band and the Bar of Lough Band. Seisiun The Danescastle music group hold a Seisun every Monday night in the Talbot hotel from the beginning of July starting at 8 p.m. Traditional Irish music, song, dance and storytelling, come along and join in or just enjoy the entertainment. Patron Dates Carrig patron August 10 2 p.m. in Carrig church. Bannow patrons August 15 7 p.m. in Bannow weather permitting. Shemogues patron August 17 at 7 p.m. in Shemogues weather permitting. Social dancing dancing continues in Carrig Community centre with the following Bands for July. On Wednesday July23rd T & N Dance Band, July30th Michelle Murphy. All welcome refreshments served. This week's split-the-pot winner was Tracey O'Neill winning €242. Carrig Community Centre Yoga every Monday evening at 7 p.m. and Thursday morning at 9.30 a.m. and chair yoga at 11 a.m. just come along and enjoy, pay-as-you-go. Bridge is played every Tuesday night. Slimming world is every Wednesday 5.30 till 7.30 p.m. Dance Fit classes every Thursday night. Bingo every Saturday night from 8 p.m. all welcome. BALLYMITTY HALL DATES FOR DIARY Car Boot and Market – unfortunately Ballymitty Carboot will not be back this year due to low attendance and footfall. Women's Shed – Ballymitty Hall. Monday mornings from 10 a.m. to midday All welcome to come join. Drive-in-Bingo Come to Ballymitty for Drive-in-Bingo on Monday nights to enjoy a game of bingo while sitting in your car, bingo starts at 8.30 p.m. – Free baby books for kids playing with their grandparents/parents for the summer months – June to September. Bree-Galbally Bree Hall Library All books have been replaced in the community centre library. Hall is open on most days, except Sundays, from 9 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Donations of books can be left in at the library at any stage and are most welcome. Bree Ladies Fitness Bootcamp in Bree Community Centre. Monday 11 a.m. (Active Retirement). Monday 6.30 p.m. (All ages). Tuesday 9.15 a.m. (All ages). Thursday 9.15 a.m. (All ages). Thursday 10.30 a.m. (Active Retirement). Thursday 6.30 p.m. (All ages). Saturday 9.30 a.m. (All ages). Suits all fitness levels. €8 pay-as-you-go. Community Centre Bookings Please contact email communitycentre@ for all Community Centre bookings and contact info@ for Bree Hub bookings. Hot desks are available at €10 daily rates at the Hub, Bree Community Centre. Vacancies in Bree CEP GAA Grounds Worker, Ballyhogue. General Maintenance/Environmental Worker, Galbally. If you are in receipt of a Social Welfare payment for more than one year, are over the age of 21, interested in any of the above vacancies and would like some more information, please call into the CE Office located in Bree Community Centre from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday to Friday, or call Martina at 053 9247613 or 086 8371932. Bree Vintage Club Run Bree Vintage Club annual road run will take place on September 21. Patron Date Bree Patron is on Sunday, August 17. Taghmon-Camross Church News – Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: Cleariestown 6 p.m. – Caroreigh 8 p.m. Sunday: Trinity 9 a.m. – Taghmon 10.15 a.m. – Rathangan 11.30 a.m. Weekday Mass Schedule Tuesday: Cleariestown 9.30 a.m. Wednesday: Caroreigh 9.30 a.m. Thursday: Rathangan 9.30 a.m. – School Mass Friday: Taghmon 10 a.m. – School Mass Adoration Times Duncormick – Monday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. – New Adorers always welcome Taghmon – Tuesday 11 a.m. to midday – New Members welcome Cleariestown – Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Caroreigh – Monday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. – except Bank Holiday Mondays and the months of June and July. Check out our Caroreigh Community Page and Taghmon Rathangan Parish page for all Church Notices. Caroreigh Field-day The Caroreigh annual field day starts at 1.30 p.m. this Sunday, July 27, The event will feature all the customary stalls and attractions including bottle, cake, produce, pongo, spin and win, books, children's races, golf, barbecue, tractor rides, horse racing, shop, hurling puck, penalty kick, crossbar challenge, hang tough, daisy the cow, name the doll, fishing, rings, darts, plotto, raffles, tea and much, much more... The fancy dress parade will be led out by the New Ross and District Pipe Band. We are also anticipating a highly successful dog show with 10 categories. This event promises to be an excellent family outing. Entry to the field is by donation. Test your luck with the annual tickets €2 each or a book of three €5 available from parishioners. If anyone requires more tickets, please contact any of the committee. Please inform family and friends about this event. For queries regarding above contact Kay at 087 2680273/kaynolandoyle@ ANCCR Vacancies Anccr Area Development CLG – Community Employment Scheme Are recruiting for a Community Employment Scheme Supervisor. Based in Raheen, Co. Wexford, covering areas of Adamstown Newbawn Clonroche Camross Cushinstown and Raheen. This full-time, 39 hours per week, position is offered on a one-year fixed-term contract. The role is supported by a Community Employment Scheme under the Department of Social Protection, which funds CE personnel on our scheme. For full details visit or email anccrareadevelopment@ Camross Hall News (Y35 YY89) Dancing at Camross On Friday, August 1, Camross Hall will host a dance event featuring the talented Stacey Breen. Admission is €10, which includes tea. The event will commence at nine PM and continue till late. Consider organising a group outing or a ladies' night for an enjoyable experience. A delightful evening is guaranteed with ample opportunities for dancing. Check out Camross Hall's Facebook page for further details on all upcoming events or contact kaynolandoyle@ Taghmon History Society Membership reminder: Membership fees are now due. New members welcome, contact Kay Doyle, 087 2680273/kaynolandoyle@ Meeting The next meeting of the Taghmon History Society is scheduled to be held at Scout Hall on Thursday, July 31, at approximately 9: 00 PM. We will be discussing the Journal We have a busy agenda for the evening and anticipate accomplishing substantial work. All are welcome to attend, including prospective new members.
Belfast Telegraph
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Belfast Telegraph
Alliance MLA ‘disgusted' at opposition to kids' event which has now been cancelled
Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong also believes the group of loyalists are showing 'intolerance' over the camp in Comber. MLA Kellie Armstrong 'disgusted' after children's cricket club cancelled after opposition to GAA Club The cross-community camp was scrapped following opposition from a local Orange lodge over the involvement of 'a small group of children from a GAA club.' First Minister Michelle O'Neill described the situation as 'deeply worrying' and 'unacceptable'. East Belfast GAA – who were planning on sending a number of children from their club to take part – also expressed 'disappointment'. Speaking to the Belfast Telegraph, Ms Armstrong said the complaints opposing the event came from a group that calls themselves 'the local loyalists of Comber and the local Orange Order'. 'Any opportunity for children to come together to play sports, to get to know each other... is to be welcomed. We need more of that across Northern Ireland. For the club to have to pull an event because some people's outdated and backward considerations is wrong.' Ms Armstrong added: 'We have children that enjoy shared education, integrated education, that play other sports with each other all the time – why single out this one sports activity, a summer scheme where kids would be outdoors playing, learning a new sport, getting together, having a bit of craic and it's upsetting a minority of adults. "My heart goes out to North Down Cricket Club to be honest. Any sports club depends on its volunteers and of course they'll look to protect the children that'll be coming together…. their decision is theirs to make and it's probably the right one when thinking about safety.' She also said that residents from Comber and further afield had come together and made 'some very vicious and vile comments about the fact that children from other backgrounds were coming to Comber.' She concluded: 'I'd like to ask for clarification from those groups and the Orange Order if they support excluding people. They've talked about inclusiveness but what I'm hearing is intolerance. Perhaps it's time that the Orange Order and other unionist politicians stood up and actually said how they felt about it.' Speaking on the Nolan Show this morning, TUV Councillor Ron McDowell said that the statement from Comber Orange Lodge has been 'read into' and that the lodge's complaint is not in opposition to sport. He argued the lodge hadn't prevented the event from taking place or made a threat of 'protest, action or militancy' and claimed there were concerns over other controversies surrounding the GAA including children and youth tournaments being named after IRA leaders. Raising her own concerns, Ms O'Neill said: 'Children should be allowed to play together at summer camp without facing intolerance. 'These developments are deeply worrying and unacceptable. Sport has the power to unify. 'Political representatives must call this out. We need to send a clear message that we will continue moving forward together to build a brighter society and overcome such unacceptable intolerance.' East Belfast GAA – which has faced bomb threats over recent years – spoke out about the controversy. 'The regrettable cancellation won't stop any of the organisations involved from continuing their great work in building bridges, promoting peace, and sharing spaces for sport,' the club added. 'We look forward to future opportunities to collaborate with like-minded groups from Belfast and beyond so that everyone can enjoy a healthy lifestyle through sport and community.' North Down Cricket Club had planned to host the kids summer camp at its Comber site on Friday but it was scrapped as Goldsprings LOL stated that a number of residents in the area 'expressed significant concerns' on the GAA aspect of the event. The cricket club had set out to involve 10 different local sports and community groups, including GAA games, to help the 'building of friendships through shared activity'. "As reaction to the event grew, we felt the spirit of the camp was at risk of being lost. With regret — and out of respect for all involved — we chose not to proceed' A spokesperson from North Down Cricket Club said last night that it has been 'an important part of Comber since 1857 — the oldest sporting club in the town, with deep roots, proud traditions, and a strong sense of identity'. 'We reflect the best of our community and our Ulster-British heritage — confident, welcoming, and grounded in respect. This club wasn't just built by Comber families — it's still made up of them. "For generations, people from this town have given their time and care to something bigger than themselves. What they passed on wasn't just facilities — it was a culture of decency, community and quiet pride. That's the tradition we're proud to continue. 'It's often been sport that's brought people together when little else could: shared pride, shared joy, shared ground. 'The Sport Summer Camp was created to give young people from different backgrounds a chance to enjoy cricket, try something new, and simply have fun." The spokesperson added: 'The plan was to involve 10 different local sports and community groups — including organisations supporting ethnic minority communities — with the aim of building friendships through shared activity. A small group of children from a GAA club was just one part of that broader mix. 'As reaction to the event grew, we felt the spirit of the camp was at risk of being lost. With regret — and out of respect for all involved — we chose not to proceed. 'But let's be clear: openness is not a threat. Respect is not surrender. And our culture is not so fragile that it can't be shared. 'We are a strong club, in a strong town. That's why our gates will always remain open — and why we'll keep showing others what we're about: sport, community, and quiet confidence in who we are. That's what this was about." In a social media post, the area's local Orange lodge, Goldsprings LOL, said the club's presence 'would be viewed with regret and opposition by many in the Comber area'. 'While the promotion of sport and youth engagement is widely supported across all sectors of society, many local residents have raised reservations about the GAA's cultural and historical affiliations. 'Specifically there is unease regarding aspects of the organisation that have, in the past, celebrated or commemorated individuals associated with paramilitary activity. 'For a shared and peaceful future, such actions are viewed by some as divisive and incompatible with a truly inclusive society.' The spokesman added: 'Residents have made it clear that until the GAA takes meaningful steps to ensure it is fully inclusive and sensitive to the history and identity of the Protestant, Unionist and Loyalist (PUL) community, its presence in Comber would be viewed with regret and opposition by many in the Comber area. 'This issue is not about about opposition to sport, but about ensuring that all organisations operating in shared spaces demonstrate respect for all traditions and work proactively towards reconciliation and mutual understanding.'
Irish Daily Mirror
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
GAA club selling commemorative Shane MacGowan jerseys ahead of All-Ireland clash
A GAA Club is flogging commemorative Shane MacGowan jerseys ahead of Tipperary's clash with Laois in the All-Ireland quarter finals. Priced at €54, Shannon Rovers GAA Club are selling the blue and yellow jerseys, with the late Pogues singer's face emblazoned across the bottom. In a statement on their Facebook page, Shannon Rovers GAA Club wrote: 'We have had a lot of people looking to get their hands on the Tipperary Shane MacGowan Commemorative jerseys as Tipp enter the All-Ireland series next weekend. 'Hopefully we will get a few days out in Croke Park and an opportunity to wear our commemorative jerseys. 'To answer the call, we will now be selling our jerseys in a number of locations from this Monday coming. Check out the poster for more info. "We will also have a pop up shop for one day only in Nenagh (beside Easons) on Saturday June 14th. Please note stock is limited! 'As always you can still order online through our web-shop. Alan Tynan, O' Reilly Sports and of course the Tipperary senior hurling team are showing off the commemorative jersey in the image.' Shane's sister Siobhan also backed the initiative. She recently opened up in a YouTube documentary called The Local about Shane's love for Tipperary and how Ireland 'shaped' his identity. She said Shane – who died in November 2023 – found Ireland's way of life much easier to live in. She said: 'I think if Shane would describe his connection to Nenagh in Tipperary to people that he just had loved them since he was a child like you know, I think that Shane's connection to Tipperary and Ireland in general, really shaped Shane's identity, because when we were in England, dad made it very clear to us that we were Irish. 'We weren't brought up as English, so we had a lot of Irish culture in England, even so, between music and books and the culture exposed to at home. 'But when Shane came over to Ireland, I think he really fit in. He found the way of life much easier. 'He didn't like the strictness in school, I suppose, everywhere, but the schools in England were very strict. Life was more strict, more structured, more ordered. And he actually loved the freedom of Tipperary and the easiness of the Irish people.'
Irish Daily Mirror
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Dublin great Brian Fenton set to make gaelic football return in America
Dublin great Brian Fenton is set to play his summer football in Chicago. The seven-time All-Ireland winner has signed for John McBride's GAA Club in The Windy City, according to Mayo News. And the 32-year-old is expected to line out this weekend in a clash with the Wolfe Tones in the Chicago GAA Championship at Gaelic Park. Fenton retired from inter-county football last year after a trophy-laden career with the Dubs. Widely recognised as one of the greatest midfielders of all time, he was an integral part of a Dublin team that won a historic six All-Irelands in succession between 2015 and 2020. The Raheny man won six All-Star awards and was named Footballer of the Year on two occasions, in 2018 and 2020. There will be many Dublin fans hoping that a summer in Chicago may reignite Fenton's appetite for another stint in blue.
