Ballycanew
NOTES
Please note the change of deadline day. Any items to be included in the local notes have to be sent to me by Thursday evening by 5 p.m. And not a Sunday. Please contact Ann at 087 7433684 or email annkehoe@ yahoo.ie.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
Ballycanew National School are holding a clothes recycling collection on Monday, October 16, to help raise funds for the school. Please donate all your new and used men’s/women’s and children’s clean unwanted clothing, paired shoes, towels, belts, handbags, ties, lines, household textiles, stuffed toys etc.
Where possible please donate at least three bags, this really does raise much needed funds for our school. We need a minimum of 20 bags to be collected.
Please leave bags into GP hall on Friday, October 13, between 9 a.m. And 3 p.m. or before 9.30 a.m. on Monday, October 16. Please do not leave bags after 9.30 a.m. on the Monday morning. Thank you for your support.
LITTLE DUCKLINGS
Avail of the free playschool facility with Little Ducklings for your child. Little Ducklings Playschool are now taking enrolments for September 2017. Limited places available so contact Lucy at 086 0883141 to secure your child’s place now.
ST PATRICK’S GAA LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot: winning numbers were 21, 22, 24 and 26; two matched three numbers to each receive €100: Sarah, Caoimhe, Andrew and Eabha; Kathleen Tighe.
WHIST DRIVE RESULTS
Results of whist drive held in hall on Friday night September 15: Gents; first Cyril Bryan, second Gwen Gilmore, third Colin; Gents Half Time; Ladies first Deirdre de Paor, second Peg Kennedy, third Heather Hayes. Whist drive continues every Friday night in the hall.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to September 16 winner of split-the-pot, Annie Kehoe. winner received €221 each. Thank you for your continued support.
SERVICES DIRECTORY
The Development Association are looking to put together a local Directory of Services in the area, from builders, plumbers, etc, to cake makers. If you would like to include your business in our Directory please email aislinn@ medddesign.com This will be free to local business in the area.
CHURCH CHOIR
St Moling’s church choir resumes after the summer break. Rehearsal in St Moling’s Church on Tuesday, September 19, at 8 p.m. New members welcome. Enquiries to Ann at 087 2619495.
LOCAL TRANSPORT
Gorey Bus Links Timetable is as follows. Outbound – All year Mon to Fri; Gorey 9.08 a.m. Ballycanew 9.16 a.m. Killenagh 9.26 a.m. Ballygarrett 9.32 a.m. Riverchapel 9.44 a.m.
Return – Mon to Fri (SeptJune) Gorey 1.20 p.m. Riverchapel 1.43 p.m. Ballygarrett 1.55 p.m. Killenagh 2.01 p.m. Ballycanew 2.11 p.m.
Return – Tuesday and Fri (All Year) Gorey 4.45 p.m. Riverchapel 5.08 p.m. Ballygarrett 5.20 p.m. Killenagh 5.26 p.m. Ballycanew 5.36 p.m.
WALK/RUN FOR BALLYMORE
The organisers of the Ballymore walk/run would like to thank all who came to or supported in anyway on September 17. We had a great turn out of all ages, your support is very much appreciated.