Boolavogue
OPEN EVENING
Coláiste an Átha in Kilmuckridge is hosting its annual ‘Open Evening’ on Thursday, October 27, from 7 p.m. till 8.30 p.m. Pupils of fifth and sixth classes in Boolavogue National School along with their parents are invited to attend. At the open evening, pupils who attend the school will give demonstrations of the work they do. Teachers will be on hand to answer any questions as well. For further information, you can visit the school’s website on colaisteanatha.ie.
WEXFORD PPN
Voluntary groups in the Boolavogue area are invited to register with the Wexford Public Participation Network 2016. This is a collective of community and voluntary, environmental, and social inclusion organisations in County Wexford. Membership is free and offers the benefits of information sharing, capacity building and representation on key decision making bodies. Groups and organisations can register online at wexford.ie/ppn. Alternatively you can request a form from the PPN at 053 9196553. The groups registered by October 31, will have voting rights for 2016/17’
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
There was a great turn out for the first meeting of the ‘Parent and Toddler Group’ in Boolavogue Hall on Wednesday last, October 5. The group meets each Wednesday in the hall, from 9.30 a.m. till 11.30 a.m. and it only costs €5 to join. The charge per week after that is only €3 per family and this money is used to defray expenses and cover the costs of the refreshments served. New members, mums and dads, are always welcome and can just drop in to the hall any Wednesday. For further information 087 7962161.
GAA LOTTO
On Tuesday, September 27, the draw for the Monageer-Boolavogue GAA lotto jackpot was held but no one had managed to predict the four numbers, 2, 15, 24 and 27 which were drawn. The jackpot has been increased to €7,700 for the next draw which will take place in the clubhouse in Monageer this Tuesday, October 11, at 9.30 p.m. Although he had not managed to predict all the four numbers, Daire Turner had three of them and scooped the €160 match-three prize. Tickets for tonight’s draw can be had from all club members and can be purchased in the clubhouse immediately before the draw. An investment of €2 in a ticket could pay handsome dividends.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD
The Ministers of the Word on duty next weekend in St Cormac’s are Catherine Whelan at the Vigil Mass on Saturday night and Ann Gahan at the 11 a.m. Mass in Sunday, October 16. On Saturday evening, October 15, Geraldine Doyle is the Eucharistic minister on duty while Catherine Gahan will help distribute Holy Communion on Sunday morning.
SOCCER NEWS
The men’s ‘A’ team were due to travel to Tullamore Town FC but due to unforseen circumstances were unable to travel and had to concede a walkover to the Offaly side.
The ‘B’ team were in top form on Sunday the ninth, beating Camolin by 8-1. Mark Walsh played brilliantly, hitting the net five times. Dean Fortune added two more and Michael Rossiter scored one goal.
On Saturday the eighth., St Cormac’s hosted a very successful under-nine blitz.
The under-11s were at home to Fastnet Rovers and won by 6-0. Evan Dunne got a hat-trick while Jack Ellix, Oisín Stafford and James O’Leary added a goal each.
The under-13s who were away to Campile, never found form and lost by 1-2. Sam Tyrrell was the goal scorer. The under-15s drew 4-4 at home to Camolin. They took an early lead thanks to Dan Nolan but trailed by 1-3 at half-time. Our lads showed their determination in the second half and goals from Ryan Milling, Adam Meehand and another from Dan Nolan saw them sharing the points.
CROSS COUNTRY FUN RIDE
Monageer-Boolavogue GAA and camogie clubs are once again organising a cross country fun ride on Sunday, October 16. The first riders will be out at 9.30 a.m. with the last horse out at 2 p.m. The cost is only €25 for adult riders and €15 for children. All fences are optional and refreshments will be served. For further information or to reserve a place, please call Cormac at 087 6210769.
ICA NEWS
The local guild of the ICA are organising card making classes which will start on the October 25 at 8 p.m. in Boolavogue Hall. There are a few places left and if you are interested in booking a place, please call Joanne at 053 9366495 for further information. Non-members are welcome to enrol.
The guild’s next meeting will be held in Boolavogue Hall on November 8 at 8 p.m. and new members are very welcome to join.