Happy New Year to all our readers of the Cloonfad Web Site and especially those who have contributed and helped throughout the year and previous years.  They themselves know who they are without mentioning names. I look forward to your very generous help for the coming year.  Thank you.

Sincere thanks for your very generous support of the Priests and Churches in the Parish. Next week-ends offertory (church) collection goes towards the Earthquake Disaster Fund in Bam, Iran.
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR
Eileen Keenan, Lisacul – sister of Seamus Mullarkey (Ballinross).     
May she rest in Peace.
PRAYER MEETING
Prayer Group meet in the Community Centre on Thursday night at 8.00pm.  All are welcome.
THEOLOGY FROM HOME

The Priory Institute, Tallaght are offering a 14 week course “Introduction to Christian Spirituality”, starting Feb 7^th 2004.  They follow the method of the open university.  Participants receive a ‘pack’ with the full text and are linked with one of nine centres around the country.  For further information please call – The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24.  Tel. 01 4048124 or 4048132.

News and Sports

11th Jan. 2004

Sincere thanks for your very generous support of the Priests and Churches in the Parish. This week-ends offertory (church) collection goes to Trocaire Direct to help the people in Bam, Iran after the disastrous earthquake..
PRAYER MEETING
Prayer Group meet in the Community Centre on Thursday night at 8.00pm. 
MICHAEL GLAVEY’S  G.A.A.
Michael Glaveys GAA Club are holding their annual presentation Buffet on Saturday 24^th January in the Community Centre Ballinlough.  Tickets available from Club Members.
WANTED: HOUSE TO RENT
Preferably in the Granlahan area, Cloonfad or Ballinlough.  I am looking to rent a three or four bedroon  house in the above areas.  It would be good if it had central heating and came unfurnished.  I would require it from February 2004 for one year.  If any one can help please ring me at 0044 2476 417 870 or e.mail me at joe@irishlinks.co.uk.  Happy New Year to all in the parish of Kiltullagh.  Joe Brennan
Underage Presentation Disco – This takes place in Cloonfad Community Centre on Friday Jan 16^th from 8 to 10pm.  All underage players are welcome.  Strictly supervised.
CLOONFAD UTD F.C.
Sunday Jan 11 – Div 1.  Cloonfad Utd ‘B’ –v- Lough Harps.  Kick off 11am.  Premier Div – Cloonfad Utd –v- Castlerea Celtic.  Kick Off 2pm.  Both games in Cloonfad.  Cloonfad must win this game in the premier division to have any chance of winning the league.  Your support would be appreciated.
UNISLIM
Unislim takes place on Monday nights in the Hazel, Ballyhaunis starting this Monday night Jan 12^th at 8.30pm.
KILTULLAGH HOSPICE SUPPORT GROUP
The winner of the annual Christmas raffle was won by Ciara McNulty, Gorthaganny.  Many thanks to all who supported the draw, and a Happy New Year to everyone.
DAY CARE CENTRE
Re-opening on Wed Jan 14 at 12noon.  New members welcome.

News and Sports

18th Jan. 2004

PRAYER MEETING
Prayer Group meet in the Community Centre on Thursday night at 8.00pm.

Sincere thanks for your wonderful support of the Chruch and worthy causes at all times.

WELCOME
We welcome Ronan Gaffney baptized in St.Patricks Church Cloonfad into the Christian Community.
MICHAEL GLAVEY’S  G.A.A.
Michael Glaveys GAA Club are holding their annual presentation Buffet on Saturday 24^th January in the Community Centre Ballinlough.  Tickets available from Club Members.
ALZHEIMER FOUNDATION
West of Ireland Alzheimer Foundation has vacancies for Care Assistants and Office Staff on the FAS Community Employment Scheme commencing on 26^th January 2004.  FAS criteria applies.  Tel. 094 9364900.
CLOONFAD ENTERTAINMENT

Cloonfad Entertainment Committee is holding their AGM in the Community Centre on Monday Jan 19^th at 8pm.  Everyone is asked to attend this very important meeting.
CLOONFAD MAGAZINE
Cloonfad Magazine Committee is holding their AGM in the Community Centre on Tuesday Jan 20^th at 8.30pm.  All members are asked to attend.  New members needed and would be most welcome.
CLOONFAD UTD F.C.
The club is running a bus to Achill for the Connacht cup game on Feb 1^st.  Anyone wishing to travel contact Dermot Burke or Noel Heneghan.
HANDBALL
Senior men’s league begins on Monday night Jan 19^th at 7.30pm.  Check notice board in alley for fixtures.
ENNEAGRAM PROGRAMME
The purpose of the Enneagram is to help us understand our own personalities our giftedness and our individualities – and so helps us understand others and ourselves better.  Dates: Wed 21^st Jan, 28^th Jan, 4^th February.  Time:  8-10pm.  Venue: Curam, Dalton St, Claremorris. For more details contact 094 9362096.

News and Sports

25th Jan. 2004

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR
Mary Keane, Lisacul – Mother of Anne Keadin.  May she rest in peace. 
PRAYER MEETING
Prayer Group meet in the Community Centre on Thursday night at 8.00pm.  All are welcome.
WEEKLY OFERING
Sincere thanks for your very generous support of the Chruch.
WELCOME
We welcome Patrick Joseph Donnellan baptized in St.Patricks Church Cloonfad into the Christian Community.
CLOONFAD ENTERTAINMENT
Due to a low turn out at their AGM, the existing Committee have decided to maintain their positions and will now commence arrangements for the St.Patricks Day Parade.  A meeting will be held in the Community Centre on Monday night at 9pm to start these arrangements.  Anyone who is interested in helping out, or putting on a float is asked to come along to this very important meeting, as your help is needed and appreciated.
IRISH CANCER SOCIETY
Would like to thank those who helped out and gave so generously to their recent Church gate collection.  €380 was collected.
VILLAGE REUNION – CLOGHER, COOLCAM, RATHLENA, POLLINARROW, DERRYLAHAN
After the great response of the initial overseas invitations the committee are holding a public meeting & cheese & wine reception in the Hillside, Granlahan on 31^st Jan at 9pm to launch the project.  We would welcome new members and ideas on how best to entertain our visitors when they join us next September.  Our next assignment is to invite the people who are resident in Ireland to the function.
CLOONFAD UTD
Sunday Jan 25^th.  Premier Div C.P. Ajax –v- Cloonfad Utd.  Kick off 2pm in Tarmon.  Div.1 – Shiven Rovers –v- Cloonfad Utd ‘B’.  Kick off 2pm in Newbridge.
FAITH TODAY – THREE PUBLIC LECTURES
Tue Jan 27^th …. The Bible – Is it true? Speaker-Fr.Eamon Conway

Tue Feb 3^rd…..  Living as a Christian with St.Paul.  Speaker-Sean Freyne

Tue Feb 10^th . How to pray with Scripture. Speaker-Fr.Brendan Clifford O.P.

Venue:  Dalton Inn, Claremorris.  Time 8 – 9.30pm.
DUNMORE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Adult Education Programme Spring 2004 enrolment night Monday 26^th Jan at 7.30pm.  Classes 1. Enneagram with Fr.McHale.  2. Computers.  3. Gardening.  4. Guitar  5.Pilates  6. Arts & Crafts  7. Interior Design. Tel. 093 38203.
AEROBICS & BODY CONDITIONING
Thur 29^th 9pm in Michael Glavey’s Centre.  All fitness levels catered for.