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Another Green Flag for St. Michael's
Thursday last June 11th was a day of great excitement in St. Michael's National School, Mullinahone. Pride of place must go to the pupils and teachers of the school on achieving a renewal of the green flag for another two years by the school.

This time the green flag was achieved for energy conservation in the school. As part of this project, the school achieved a 15% reduction in energy consumption. This was achieved by turning off lights when not in use, switching off appliances and by turning off radiators when the rooms got too warm. On a special "low energy day", most pupils walked or cycled to school. The number of cars used for transporting on that day dropped from an average of 65 to 20. Principal teacher James Cahill cycled 28km on that day also raising money for charity. A number of parents walked to school with their children that day. Many children now cycle to school instead of using cars.

Pupils in the school continue to re-cycle paper, mobile phones, stamps, cans and ink cartridges. Fruit waste is put in the compost bin and clothes collections are held on a regular basis. Waste to landfill has been reduced by 90%. The pupils also visited Tesco in Clonmel to see how much work that Company does to conserve energy. Fr. McGrath thanked the "Green" School Committee for their lead in achieving the green flag. The lessons learned during the year by the pupils can be copied at home for the betterment of the local community at large. The new "Green Flag" was raised by Eoin Kelly a past pupil of Mullinahone National School. Eoin is a great role model for the present pupils of Mullinahone National School. All are sure that Eoin will raise many more green flags not only in schools, but also on sportsfields during the year. Well done Mullinahone.

Back to the Future
There are three "Back to the Future" films. Recent events in Mullinahone National School could provide the basis for a fourth film. Thursday last in Mullinahone National School was far from totally devoted to green flags.

Events began with a School Concert
The infants sang a selection of Jungle songs. First and second classes production was from "Mama Mia". Third and Fourth Classes performed "The Little Mermaid" while fifth and sixth classes entertained with Mullinahones own version of "Grease". The magnificent school hall was packed with parents and past pupils of the school. The wonderful school building was en fete for the day. The new computer room in the school was officially opened by local County Councillor Eddie O'Meara. Councillor Eddie was performing his first official function after being re-elected as Councillor in the recent local elections. Twenty six new computers were installed in this new computer room. On Thursday fifteen parents were presented with their computer certificates having completed the first computer course in the new state of the art facility. it was a case of back to school for this group of parents with a view to learning the technology of the future. The certificates were presented by Fr. McGrath, Chairman of the Board of Management. Well done to the group of parents and to their instructor Patricia. We would like to be able to let you know the names of these graduates. Well done to all those who produced the facility and the course, hopefully courses which will benefit the entire community.

More Awards
Kilkenny CBS held their Annual Prize-giving Ceremony in May. The night's most prestigious award, the McFadden Medal presented to the most outstanding Leaving Certificate student of the year was presented to Eoin Reilly of Cappaghnagrane. Well done Eoin. Also in the honours list recently, was Teresa Dunne of Briarsfield. Teresa received a merit award in this year's Texaco Art Competition.

Richie Quirke Support Fund
On Sunday afternoon next June 21st in Callan, there will be an afternoon of delicious treats and beverages in aid of the Richie Quirke Support Fund. The venue is the Mellow Cafe with Mullinahones Tina Brett in charge of the function. The afternoon will take place from 2pm to 6pm. Not only is there an afternoon of delicious treats and beverages but there will be live music, a cake (and bun) sale and a raffle as well. As Sunday will be the longest day of the year, it is hoped that the weather will be kind for this very worthy function. The Support Committee would like to thank all for their recent support including in particular, the parishes of Ballingarry, Callan and Mullinahone. Anybody for 'afternoon tea'?

Jack Brett Golf Trophy: The next Mullinahone Golf Society outing will take place on Saturday next June 20th, in Slievenamon Golf Club. This outing will play for the Jack Brett Trophy. Tee off time is 11.30am. If you are interested in playing, please contact Kevin O'Meara at 087 2065864.

Soccer 7 a side - For the Richie Quirke Fund
Anyone wishing to take part in this tournament, please give your name to Eddie Duggan, Tommy Forristal, Seamus Quirke or any member of the Soccer Club, as soon as possible. Teams will be made up by drawing players names from a hat. All ages from 16 years up are invited to take part. It is hoped to have the tournament up and running in early July. Entry fee E50 per team.

Summer Camp
Mullinahone Summer Camp is on again in 2009. This years camp will take place between July 20th and 24th. Sign up now for a fun packed week. Contact Paul or Niall Curran for details on 087 6532427.

Big Games
Best of luck to Eoin Kelly, Paul Curran, and Paul Kelly who will be Tipperary panelists in action against Clare in Limerick in the Munster Semi-final next Sunday. Mullinahone's Senior Hurling win over Ballybacon last week and Ballingarry's win over Killenaule had set up a very interesting round robin final round in the South Tipperary Senior hurling championship.

This means that the two final round games will be played at the same time at different venues on Saturday night week. Well done to Chairman Dick Egan on spearheading such a common sense and fair resolution of potential problems. In the final round, Mullinahone will play Ballingarry in Fethard, while Swans will play Ballybacon. Killenaule and Mullinahone have already qualified for the semi-final.

Parish Notes
Sympathy is extended to Claire Direen, Clasbeg on the death of her father Edward Finneran, Co. Roscommon and also to Davy Keating, Ballydonnell and the death of his sister in Ballingarry.

Anniversary Masses next weekend
Saturday night June 20th8pm Months mind Mary Moher, Ballydavid
Sunday June 21st11.30am Anniversary John Bradshaw, Ballinacloghy

Thanks to those who contributed to the weekend collection for the Eucharistic Congress in Dublin. If you missed out, you can slip in an envelope next weekend.

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