AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Ballyduff COUNCIL AWARDS
Well done to Erin Doyle, who won second prize in her category, Michelle Murphy, who won second prize in her category, Erin and Elese Doyle, who won third prize in the group category of the Wexford County Council Recycled Christmas Decoration Awards in Wexford last week.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
The County Wexford Community Workshop, Bellefield, Enniscorthy are holding their annual church gate collection in Ballyduff next weekend Saturday the 30th and Sunday, December 31. Every cent will remain in the workshop to be used for the benefit of all the service users. A permit has been granted by An Garda Síochána, your support would be very greatly appreciated.
SCHOOL NEWS
Special Thanks to everyone who supported our school concert recently, a total of €2,897 was raised. Well done to all the children and to all involved it was a very enjoyable night. Thank you also to everyone who supported our recent clothes collection.
Thanks to everyone who supported our recent Christmas Concert and clothes collection.
Date for the diary – First Holy Communion will take place on Saturday, April 28, next year.
The school is awaiting a permit to commence a weekly splitthe-pot in an effort to purchase an iPad for the school children. Well done to Erin and Kate Doyle, who won two iPads for the school recently, a fantastic start to providing the school children with access to iPads in school. If there are any homes where iPads, tablets or laptops are not being used the school would appreciate if they would consider donating them to the school for the children.
You can follow school activities on the Facebook page Ballyduff ns parents’ association. All support would be greatly appreciated.
MOBILE LIBRARY
The library will be in the school car park on January 4 from 11 a.m. to midday.
LOCAL NOTES
If you have anything you would like included in your local notes please contact 087 8274447 before 7 p.m. on Thursday evening.
Boolavogue RAFFLE WINNERS
The Parish Committee would like to thank all those who supported the Christmas raffle and helped raise almost €1,200. The prize winners were as follows: Gretta Sweeny first. And 13th. prizes, Jim Gahan – second prize, Ollie Gahan – third prize, Conor Burke – fourth prize, Sheila Whelan – fifth prize, Catherine Doran – sixth prize, Michael Dillon – seventh prize, Georgina Gahan – eight prize, Eoin Hyney – ninth prize, Kit Carthy – 10th prize, Peadar Mythen – 11th. prize, Colm Barne – 12th. prize, Mary Breen – fourteenth prize, John Gahan – 15th. prize, Monica Gahan – sixteenth prize.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
There will be a church gate collection in aid of the County Wexford Community Workshop, Bellfield at the vigil Mass on Saturday the 30th. And at all Masses on Sunday, December 31. All money raised will stay in the county to the benefit of the service users of the Workshop. Your generous support would be greatly appreciated.
MEMORIAL MATCH
Monageer-Boolavogue GAA Club would like to thank all who subscribed to the bucket collection in aid of Wexford Hospice Homecare at the annual Liam Cooper memorial football match which took place in Monageer on St Stephen’s Day.
GROTTO CHRISTMAS TREE
The Christmas Tree at Boolavogue Grotto was blessed by Fr Gahan on Friday last, December 15, immediately after Boolavogue NS closed. Sourced by Olive Burke and erected by Christy Whelan, Senator Séamus Burke performed the official ‘switch on’ of the Christmas lights. In a very short speech he explained to the assembled schoolchildren that the Grotto was just over 64 years old and at its opening, Fr Carton from Camolin preached for so long that the curate in Boolavogue, Fr Allen, got him to cut his sermon short, and he was not going to make the same mistake.
SOCCER NEWS
On Sunday, December 17, the Men’s ‘B’ team were away to Enniscorthy town and shared the points thanks to a 2-2 draw. James Sweeney and Dean Fortune were the men on target.
The previous day, the Youths’ team rescued what might have been a disaster and came back to draw 3-3 with Cloughbawn. This result, the second time they have drawn with Cloughbawn, leaves them topping the table having won six games and drawn two. Jamie Dempsey-Doyle brought them back level after Cloughbawn had taken an early lead, scoring from the penalty spot. Cloughbawn went ahead once again to lead 1-2 at the break. Harry Ellix made it 2-2 early in the secon half and even though our lads seemed to dominate, they could not pull ahead. A penalty saw Cloughbawn pull 2-3 ahead but Pádraig Moran carved through their defence to make it 3-3.
The same day the under-14 girls were away to Bree United. Goals from Emerson Doran (3), Bronagh Kenny (1) and Jessica Foran (1) saw them collect the points. Collette Mythen in goal kept a clean sheet and Eva Corrigan, Michaela Milling, Katie Burke and Sophie Kirwin starred.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD
On Saturday, December 30, Catherine Doran is the reader at the Vigil Mass while Mary Gilbride will be reading at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday morning.
Geraldine Doyle is the Minister for the Eucharist at the Vigil Mass on Saturday the 30th. while Catherine Gahan will be on duty at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday morning.
LOTTO DRAW
Monageer-Boolavogue GAA Club would like to thank all those who have supported their lotto draw in 2017 and hope you will continue to do so in 2018. The first draw of the New Year, for a jackpot of €3,500 will take place in the New Clubhouse on Tuesday, January 9, at 9.30 p.m. While no lucky punter had all the numbers drawn in the last draw, 15, 17, 19 and 31, Anna-Mae Daly had three and scooped the €160 match-three prize.
There were more prizes on offer in the last draw as it was the last draw before Christmas and Leo DeLacy and Eithne Turner won the sellers’ prizes. The festive fare prizes were won by Órla Gahan, John Donohoe, Meaugh, Alan Goff and Daire and Fiona Turner.
Camolin BALLYOUGHTER PLAY
Ballyoughter Drama Group will present its two act hilarious comedy ‘Nobody’s Talking to Me’ by Tommy Marren, in Camolin Hall on Friday and Saturday, January 26 and 27, and Friday and Saturday, February 2 and three, at 8 p.m. Tickets will go on sale in January. The play will feature a cast of eight, directed by Jimmy Kavanagh.
GAA LOTTO
Jackpot was won by Conor Carton. Last week’s winning numbers were 2, 7, 19 and 24; two matched three numbers, Pasty and Mary Fortune, Alice Gardiner, they each receive €100.
Carnew BINGO
The next bingo is on Sunday, December 31, at 2.30 p.m. with no break so please come along and you will be home early, bring a friend. January 14 and 28 are the dates of the next ones.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Help is needed to carry on with Community Games initiatives such as draughts, badminton under-15, athletics and art. If any parent is willing to help out, please contact James Tomkins at 087 7606059 or Bridget Kenny at 087 4132843. Draughts is on every Monday night 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Askamore Community Hall.
COFFEE MORNING
Lip Sync contestants Askamore Belles are hosting a coffee morning on January 6 ‘Nollaig na mBan’ in Elma Buttle’s house, Drummond Lane from 10 a.m. to midday. Finish off Christmas with a treat.
JUVENILE AGM
Carnew Emmets Juvenile AGM will take place in Kenny’s meeting room on Friday, December 29, at 8 p.m.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Shillelagh Community Games - Time to get 2018 off to a flier. Indoor plyometric training for athletics (ages 8+) commences on Tuesday, January 9, in the Tinahely Community Hall, School Road, Tinahely every Tue till March 27. Time: 6.30-7.30 p.m. Cost: €2 per child. For details contact Hugh 087 6207193 or find us on Facebook.
GOAL MILE
The Goal Mile will take place on New Year’s Day 2018 at midday in Tinahely. This is a national family event open to all to help raise funds for Goal’s work globally. The start and finish will be Murphy’s Hotel, Tinahely. Refreshments will also be served here afterwards kindly sponsored by Sam and Colin Horan. For further details find us on Facebook or contact Hugh at 087 6207193.
DECORATION COMPETITION
Congratulations to Ballyellis National School pupils Bonnie Butler (Snr Infants) on winning third prize, Martin Kehoe (first class) on winning joint third prize, Maya Kavanagh (fourth class) on winning Joint second prize and Laura Kehoe on winning the overall individual primary school winners prize in the Christmas Recycling Decoration Competition 2017 run by Wexford County Council. Laura was also winner of the People’s Choice Award.
The winners and their families were presented with their prizes at a prize giving ceremony at Wexford County Council, County Hall on Wednesday, December 20. Well done to all.
GREETINGS
May I wish everyone a very happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year.
Clonegal-Kildavin TURKEY TROT
Kildavin-Clonegal GAA club will hold its annual Turkey Trot on St Stephen’s Day at 11 a.m. The walk will start and finish at St Brigid’s Hall, Clonegal with people been asked to assemble at 10.45 a.m. to sign in with walk commencing at 11 a.m.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Egan’s Pub of Parkbridge, Clonegal, who won the Bord na Mona’s cosiest fireside country competition. After a close race by public votes, Egan’s bar celebrated their win by hosting their very own hearth session.
The scene was set by Catapult, with some lovely hearth session memorabilia and special lighting; TV3 media crew captured some spectacular performances by three famous bands, Little Hours, Stephanie Rainey and Ye Vagabonds. Stephanie Rainey commented that Egan’s bar was packed with lovely people and it was her warmest place to play in so far.
It was a splendid celebration of those warmer winter moments with friends and family. Mary and Larry Egan would like to thank all those who voted for them.
SCHOOL CLOSURES
Clonegal and Kildavin National School will reopen in the New Year, Monday, January 8.
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Christmas Services for St Brigid’s Church, Clonegal as follows: Christmas Eve; 6.30 p.m. and Christmas Day; 10 a.m. St Lazerian’s Church, Kildavin: Christmas Eve; 9 p.m. and Christmas Day; 11.30 a.m.
COMMUNITY CLUB NIGHT
On December 29 Kildavin-Clonegal GAA Club host a Community Club Night, for all past present and future members and supporters. The event will take place in Conway’s, Kildavin, kicking off at 9 p.m. Music will be by DJ Jimmy Murray and finger food will be served. There is no admission charge and the club hopes that everybody who can will come along to experience that sense of community that the GAA is famous for.
BUNCLODY LIBRARY
Bunclody Library will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, at 10.30 a.m.
WEBSITE
Don’t forget that you can advertise any upcoming events on the clonegalkildavin.ie website. Or you can tell us of stories or achievements in our local area. Maybe you are planning a meeting or want to start a group or a class. Whatever is local is of interest to us. We are delighted to share your achievements and plans with all. Send your information to info@clonegalkildavin.ie.
NOTES
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