Kiltealy/ Ballindaggin
HOUSE OF STORIES
Once again there was a large attendance in Ballindaggin Hall for the monthly session of house of stories where a great night was had by all. The music was fantastic from all the dedicated musicians including a piece on the bagpipes from Pat Armstrong, who will join other band members as the Ballindaggin Pipe Band head to London for St Patrick’s Day parade and bean an tí Anne wished them a safe journey and said they are the pride of the parish.
A vote of sympathy was passed to Ned Byrne and Peter Whelan on the death of Mary Byrne, Clonegal. Prayerful good wishes were extended to all who are unwell at present.
Raffle winners were Phil Power, Clonard. May Dagg, Curragrai- gue. John Hennessey, Magney. Molly McMullion, Kilcullen, Kildare.
Bridget Buckley, Courtnacuddy. Mary Doyle, Enniscorthy. Paddy White, Courtnacuddy. Denis Nort, New Ross. Bill Doyle, Bunclody. Johnny Treacy, Tinryland. Martina White, Courtnacuddy. Michael O’Neill, Myshal. Breda Redmond, Oulart. Séamus Rafter, Monalee. Bridie Cloke, Enniscorthy. Bean an tí Anne thanked all for their support and wished everyone a happy St Patrick’s Day.
ST COLMANS SCHOOL
The parents’ council of St Colman’s NS, Ballindaggin are holding a dance in the Millrace Hotel, Bunclody on Tuesday, March 28, with music by Liam Mannering. All proceeds in aid of school building fund.
Tickets at €10 are available in Jordan’s Shop and from the school and on the door on the night. There will be a raffle and door prizes on the night also. The parents’ council thank you for support.
DUFFRY ROVERS LOTTO
The numbers drawn last week were 2, 28, 29 and 30. No matches. Lucky-dip winners were Syl Wickham c/o Matt Mernagh. Sinéad Kearns c/o T. Dunphy and PJ Bates, Boolamore. Sellers prizes went to Eddie Doyle, Myles Roban, Denis Doyle and Malo Roban. The draw tonight (Tuesday. March 14) takes place in the Holy Grail. Jackpot is €3,600.
SPLIT THE POT
Winner of Kiltealy NS split-thepot last week was Shane O’Neill, who won €210. Play split-the-pot every week. envelopes available locally.
KILTEALY NS ENROLMENT
Kiltealy National School are now accepting enrolments for September 2017. Please ring the school at 053 9255446 for an enrolment form or download one from school website kiltealyns.ie.
PIPE BAND
St Colman’s Pipe Band, Ball- indaggin will entertain spectators both at home and across the water on St Patrick’s weekend. On St Patrick’s Day they will take part in the Bunclody parade in the morning and then join the Enniscorthy parade in the afternoon. On Saturday they will travel to London to lead the parade there on Sunday, March 19, where they always receive a great reception from the many Irish over there and indeed from the local English spectators too.
CAMOGIE
Duffry Rovers camogie club are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year and to mark the occasion the club is holding a dinner dance on Saturday, April 15, in the Riverside Park Hotel at 7.30 p.m. A great night of music and prizes guaranteed so club members want as many people as possible to get their glad rags on and come out and celebrate with them. Tickets are priced at €30 and are available from committee members or from club secretary at 085 2872428. Also the club is looking for photos anyone might have of players or teams over the past 40 years, if you do have any contact club secretary Melissa at above number.
GET FIT GET ACTIVE
Duffry Rovers GAA club, camogie club and Baile Dubh Tire ladies’ football club are running a number of ‘Get fit Get active’ events over the coming weeks. Keep your new year resolution going and do something positive for Lent, kick start your summer or just take part for a positive and healthier lifestyle while supporting your local clubs.
First registration and weigh-in took place on Sunday, March 5, next registration tonight Tuesday. March 7 and Thursday, March 9, at 7.45 p.m. in Coolree GAA Grounds. There will be 16 fitness classes every Tues. and Thurs. night 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Entry fees with classes individual €50. Individual without classes €25. Families €100. Groups of five €225. Family walks on Sundays (5km), March 12 Kilcullen windmill walk at midday. March 19 at midday walk from Coolree GAA grounds (€10 pp/€20 families).
Use of the floodlit walking track in Coolree available to everyone. Prizes for the biggest loser male, female and teams. If interested in taking contact any of the following; Willie Doyle 086 2839458. Tom Bates 087 2496944.
Sinéad Ronan 087 9230500. Mike Doyle 087 1322153. Malo Roban 087 9477932.