Rathgormack Hiking Centre

150th Anniversary and resent renovation

2010-07-15T02:33:00.001-07:00

Bishop William Lee celebrates mass at St Cuan and St Brogan church in Clonea -Power to mark its 150th anniversary and resent renovation
To view all the photos follow the link below.

http://web.me.com/mauricehennebry/Site/Clonea-Power_Church.html

Photos were taken by

Maurice Hennebry
9 Bracken Grove
Old Tramore Road
Waterford City

email : mauricehennebry@yahoo.com hennebry.m@gmail.com

Mob : 0879377051

all photos taken by Maurice Hennebry

Community Games 2010

2010-05-18T02:26:00.001-07:00

Clonea/Rathgormack Community Games will take place Saturday May 22nd at 11am at Clonea GAA Pitch. There are a number of events to take part in from age Under 8 upto Under 16. Also some novelty events : potato + spoon race, Sack race, Three-legged race, Mom and Dad’s race.
All the family are welcome for a fun morning out!
All children must know their date of birth.

The day was a great success

Committee members have a copy of a cd with photos of the day
Contact
Joan Curran 086 0583301

Clonea Vintage Tractor Run 2010 in aid of Church Renovation

2010-05-16T14:53:00.001-07:00

These are a selection of photos from members of the Carrick Camera Club www.CarrickCameraClub.com and other people who took photos of the event.

(CLick arrow to start - to view photo's full screen click the box in the bottom right with the four arrows point outward)

For more sets of photos follow the links below
Francis Quigley
Joe Cashin
Martin Tobin

Over 110 vechicles took part in the event which was in aid of the newly renovated church in Clonea. It raised close to €4000.

Rathgormack was also the host of the All-Ireland model helicopter comeption over the weekend, the 3DX Ireland event was hosted by Waterford Model Flying Club at their base in Ross. Some photos of it can be seen at the link below
Waterford Flying Club host 3DX Compeition

Celie night

2010-05-13T13:00:00.001-07:00

The next celie night is the 18th June 2010.

Rathgormack Drama Group

2010-05-13T12:36:00.001-07:00

Adults who might be interested in taking part in a new Drama Group in Rathgormack are asked to forward their name to the hall committee, just email your details to the address below.

chairman@rathgormackhostel.com
or
info@rathgormackhostel.com

American Tea Party

2010-05-13T12:31:00.000-07:00

An American Tea party night will be held in the hall on the 19th June 2010. People are invited to book tables of 10 people, the cost is €20/head.

chairman@rathgormackhostel.com
or
info@rathgormackhostel.com

Summer Solstice Walk

2010-05-12T15:07:00.000-07:00

The Summer Solstice Walk, takes place on June 27th 2010. The Gap walk, takes place from the Nire to Rathgormack. Transport is provided from Rathgormack Hiking Centre to the Nire.
Registration will take place at 1.30pm and bus leaves at 2pm.
There will be refreshments afterwards in the hall.
Registration Fee
€10 individual, or
€20 family
Duration is 3-4hrs.

The photo right was taken on last years walk just as we came out over the gap and had the first view of Rathgormack.

Tractor Run in Aid of Clonea Church

2010-05-12T12:03:00.000-07:00

Next Sunday 16th May 2010, there is a tractor run being held in aid of the newly renovated church in Clonea Power.
Anyone can enter a tractor for a entry fee of €20, (It does not have to be a vintage tractor)

The tractors will meet up at 12.00 next to the hurling field in Clonea for sign in. At around 1.15 the tractors will leave Clonea
head to Kellys Gates, then up to Creahan, then into Carrig Beg, out the Coolnamuck Road, and back to Rathgormack via Milvale, There is a tea break in Rathgormack at around 3.30pm until 4.30pm when they head off again down by Ross bridge back to Coolnahorna, and then back to Clonea by the Castle.
a map of the full route is below.
Any enquires to Margret Kirwan 051 387320

If you take photos of this event you might upload them to flickr and add the tag "clonea_tractor_run_2010" to your photo so they can easily be found.

or if you don't have a flickr account simply email photos to
francisquigley.tractorrun2010@picasaweb.com - put your own name in the subject line of the email
Also if anyone has photos taken of the great volunteer work that was done by people on the church such as the cleaning and moving the seats etc they can email the photos to the address above also, It was great to see so many people getting involved and it would be nice to have a record of it.

View Sponsored Tractor Drive in a larger map

Danzarama at the Parade in Dungarvan

2010-03-18T10:39:00.000-07:00

There was a great turn out for the parade in Dungarvan yesterday, and Rathgormack/Clonea was well represented with the large tunrout for the Danzarama group who took time out of their last minute preperations for the upcoming show which takes place in the Hiking Centre this Friday and Satuday night. (pictured above).

Rathgormack Community Center Calender

2010-02-05T01:15:00.000-08:00

Ceile

2010-02-05T00:28:00.001-08:00

The next Ceile will be held on 12 Feb 2010, starting at 9pm.

Table Quiz in aid of Haiti

2010-02-05T00:28:00.000-08:00

There will be a table quiz in aid of Haiti, held in the community centre on 6 Feb 2010. The cost is €20/table of 4. and it starts at 8pm, all are welcome.

Bring and Buy sale in aid of the Playground

2009-11-07T03:53:00.000-08:00

The playground committee are organising a "Bring & Buy" sale in the community centre in Rathgormack on the 6th December 2009, from 2-6pm.
The event is to raise funds for the new playground which the committee hope to have up and running for spring/summer of next year.
If people can organise to put together a black sack of old toys, books, or any other items which they no longer want, but that someone else might. A date and time will be organised to bring these sacks to the community centre where they can be sorted and organised for the sale.
There will be cakes and buns etc for sale on the day, (if they wish people are welcome to bring these along on the day also)
Also on the day there will be an auction of Christmas cakes, hampers, timber and other items and we would encourage as many people as possible to come along and support the sale on the day.
For more details contact Barbara Greene 051-646349

Juvenile Indoor Hurling

2009-11-05T00:33:00.001-08:00

Indoor Hurling starts on Friday 6th Novemeber 2009
Beginners 6.00 to 7.00 pm Born year 2004 and 2005
Under 8's from 7.00 to 8.00pm Born year 2002 and 2003
Under 10's from 8.00 to 9.00pm Born year 2000 and 2001
The cost is €2 per child. Venue - Rathgormack Hiking centre. Make sure to bring your helmet, shin guards and water/juice. Indoor hurleys will be provided.
Please be on time when dropping off and collecting your children.
For more details please contact 086-2215401 or 087-2472007

Gael Coláiste Phorláige hiking trip

2009-10-13T06:38:00.001-07:00

Picture taken yesterday of the group from Gael Coláiste Phorláige who stayed in the hostel and did Clondonnell loop last Sunday and on Sunday night they walked to the Boolas with Mick o Donoghue as their guide, they will be back
Bridget Anne

National trail day walk

2009-10-05T06:26:00.001-07:00

There was a nice turnout for the National Trails Day walk for the Glen Patrick Loop walk.
B.Anne

Contact List

2009-09-30T13:33:00.000-07:00

Badminton 051-646332
Basket Ball 051-646923
Cards - last thursday of month 051-646115
C.C.E. Comhaltas Branch - music lessons 051-646281
Circuit Training 087-2172521
Circuit Training, Mark Mears 083-3403730
Dance Aerobics Gael Bourke 086-3745018

Comeragh Ramblers walking Club 087-2927077
Danzerama 051-641315
Irish Dancing 051-877016
Junior Set Dancing 051-646281
Juvenile Indoor Hurling 086-2215401 or 087-2472007
Karate 087-6379476
Ladies Soccer 051-646364
Mulcahy Bible School of Dancing 051-877016
Toddler Time 086-8180400
T.D. Clinic 051-646969
Wall Climbing Adult & Children 087-2222364

Other events, Birthday parties, summer BBQ, funeral gatherings, community events, festivals and fund raising coffee mornings contact 051-646969

Cake Sale in aid of River Rescue

2009-09-30T07:53:00.000-07:00

The cake sale planned for Sunday 4th Oct has been postponed.
It will now take place Sunday 11th Oct instead. After Mass in the community centre.
We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope you can come along and support it on the 11th Oct.
Bridget Ann

National Trails Day at Rathgormack Hiking Centre

2009-09-30T01:56:00.001-07:00

Next Sunday 4th October is National Trails Day and Rathgormack Hiking Centre are organising a walk starting at Glenpatrick Picnic Are a which is 6 km west of Rathgormack village on the R678 road. Starting time for the walk is 2.30 p.m. and all are welcome. This walk is the first Failte Ireland approved loop walk in Co. Waterford. Its an easy walk, should take about 2 hours and would suit all walkers. Further information can be got on www.nationaltrailsday.ie.

Catherine Flynn.

The picture left was taken along the route of the walk on the military road.

Cards

2009-09-22T02:58:00.000-07:00

The monthly card games
Progressive 25 is restarting again on the last Thursday of October, 29th, at 9.00 p.m. at the centre. This continues unually into April (but finishing date can vary)

Local History - Stone Depots

2009-09-22T02:48:00.000-07:00

The parish of Rathgormack has a large collection of Stone depot "Stone depots" within it. These are small recessed areas
bounded by rubblestone walls with vertical coping located on the
roadsides around County Waterford. These depots were used for the
breaking and storage of stone for use in the construction of roads by the local landowners under the aegis of the Grand Jury. There are 47 such depots along the R676 Lemybrien to Carrickon Suir road listed on the RPS (Record of Protected Structures) and are of social and historical interest. Work on this road began in 1840 and took 5 years.
"In order to provide labour and a source of income in the area which was greatly effected by the Potato Famine of 1845-49 , some work relief schemes were started in 1846. Roads were widened and repaired, hills and hollows were levelled. A "New Line", as it is still referred to today, was cut and built as a new road between Carrick and Lemybrien." source www.Rathgormack.com
Photo by Francis Quigley www.Riverhousephoto.com

Ladies Soccer

2009-09-12T06:40:00.000-07:00

Ladies soccer will restart on Monday evenings from 8.30-9.30pm.
for more details please contact
Bridget Connolly
051 646364

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann

2009-09-12T06:24:00.000-07:00

Times
Wednesday 4.30-7.30
Thursday 6.30-8.00
We run Music Lessons tin whistle, fiddle, flute, button according and the banjo,
we also run set dancing lessons and also singing workshops.
Our branch was founded in January 2005. We operate an instrument rental scheme. Our branch is named after William Crotty, an 18th century highway robber who lived locally.
For more details contact
Marcela Hassey
051 646281
CraobhCrothaigh@comhaltas.net

Features

* Music Classes
* Music Sessions
* Links to other Branches

Badminton

2009-09-12T06:16:00.000-07:00

Badminton will restart after its summer break. Times are Monday at 8.30pm
for more details contact Barbara Greene 646349

Set Dancing Weekend details

2009-09-12T06:15:00.000-07:00

Saturday 12th Sept
Set dancing workshop Saturday 2.30pm to 5.30 with Padraig & Rosin
Set dancing Saturday Night 9.30pm Tim, Joe, Ann O Riordan
Sunday 13th Sept
Set dancing workshop Sunday 10.30pm to 12.30 with John Creed
Set dancing Sunday Afternoon 3pm with Curragh Ceilie Band.

Refreshments will be served