Ballycanew
NOTES DEADLINE
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.
ST PATRICK’S GAA LOTTO
There was no winner of the last week’s jackpot; winning numbers were 5, 6, 19 and 24; five matched three numbers to each receive €40: Liam Furlong, Tom Quinan, Vincent Tighe, Benny Ireton, four of a straight.
WHIST DRIVE RESULTS
Results of whist drive held in hall on Friday night October 13: Gents first Beta Gahan, second – ; third – ; Gents Half Time – ; Ladies first Aidan Gahan, second Heather Hayes; third Alice Gib- ney; Ladies Half Time. Whist drive every Friday night in the hall.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to the October 14 winner of split-the-pot, Pat Doyle, wjo received €243. Thank you for your continued support.
TEXT ALERT
Please report any suspicious activity to Gorey Garda Station at 053 9430690. For our vital system to work it is important that members of the public to report directly to the local garda station to ensure our system works effectively. It is imperative that anything you feel is worth reporting goes directly to 053 9430690 so that it can be sent out on our text alert system. Let’s continue to make our community a safer place.
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 GATE COLLECTION
The Wexford Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland are holding a church gate collection in Ballycanew on Saturday the 28th and Sunday, October 29, and in Ballyoughter on Sunday, October 29. Every cent will remain in the Wexford branch to be used for the benefit of all the Down Syndrome children and adults. A permit has been granted by An Garda Síochána, your support would be very greatly appreciated.
CHURCH CHOIR
St Moling’s church choir has resumed. New members welcome. Enquiries to Ann at 087 2619495.
FIRST RESPONDERS
Ballycanew Community First Responders (BCFR) is a recently formed group where volunteers will be trained in using a defibrillator and will attend people reporting cardiac arrest, stroke, choking or chest pain while an ambulance is being dispatched. In order for BCFR to progress we need more volunteers. It will work around your own commitments. If you would like more information please contact John at 087 0541408 or Karen at 087 9052238.