AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Caim DUFFRY LOTTO
Match three winners last week were Maeve Shallow and Matt Tyrell. The numbers drawn were 3, 6, 7 and 31. The jackpot is now €6,600. The next draw will be held in Bowes on Tuesday, April 10, at 9.30 p.m.
RAFFLE WINNER
Anne Redmond, The Paddock Enniscorthy was the winner of the St John’s Amenity Group’s Easter Raffle. The group wishes to thank everyone who supported the raffle.
EASTER RAFFLE
Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the Caim NS Easter Raffle. The draw was held in the school with the children on Friday, March 23, and the following were the lucky winners.
Jane Lynch, Caim – first Prize: €100 Bouncy Castle voucher and dinner for two in Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford.
Patricia Moore, Cappoquin – second prize: €100 Cash and Sunday Lunch for two in Monart Destination Spa.
Aaron McCarthy, Caim – third Prize: Dinner for two in Riverside Park Hotel and Handbag.
Kathleen Mahon, Enniscorthy – fourth prize: Kiltrea Pottery Nibbler Jar and Beechdale Garden Centre Voucher.
Sheila Cooper, Caim – fifth prize: €50 Lidl Voucher and Wireless Bluetooth Headset.
Siobhán Kehoe, Caim – sixth prize: Lunch for two in Holy Grail Ballindaggin and Easter Egg.
Edmund Creane Jnr, Enniscorthy – seventh prize: Easter Hamper
Maeve Lynch, Caim – eighth prize: Afternoon Tea for two in Millrace Hotel and Easter Egg.
Derek Walsh, Kildare – ninth prize: €25 Oil/Fuel Voucher and Easter Egg.
Aideen Butler, Mangan – 10th prize: €25 P. O’Brien Butcher Voucher and Easter Egg.
Orla O’Neill, Enniscorthy – 11th prize: €25 Pettitt’s SuperValu Voucher and Easter Egg.
Biddy O’Leary, Kiltealy – 12th prize: €25 My Sports Voucher and Easter Egg.
STORYTELLING NIGHT
The Ballindaggin storytelling night will be held on next Thursday night, April 12, commencing at 8 p.m. Great music, song and stories. Admission free with refreshments served.
ClonegalKildavin GAA CLUB NEWS
Kildavin-Clonegal GAA Club are taking donation of old clothes on the morning of Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m. to midday. No sorting required. If you can’t get to Spellman Park at this time or date contact 087 8380018 and we will arrange collection.
The winners of the recent club draw were: First prize; Martin Dunbarr, Ferns, second; Prize Mark Nolan, Craanmore and James Conway Joe Sinnott Joe Roche Nuala Kinsella and Anna Romaneic. The long awaited refurbishment work is about to start in Club Rooms in Spellman Park At end of April Club apogises for any inconvenience this may cause.
SONG AND STORY
It is with great regret that house of song and Story will no longer be hosted in Clonegal. The session advertised on this website for Monday, April 16 has been cancelled. House of song and Story has been a great occasion over the many years and has provided much entertainment to everyone involved and those who attended. Great thanks is due to all who participated and entertained over the years. A sincere thanks is extended to those who catered for each session, your work and dedication is very much appreciated.
TRÓCAIRE BOXES
Please return your Trócaire boxes the weekend after Easter – thank you.
WEBSITE
Do you have any news you would like published on the ‘Local News’ page of Clonegal/Kildavin Community Website clonegalkildavin.ie for April 2018? If so, could you please send your information to info@clonegalkildavin.ie.
NOTES
Anyone, who wishes to have, wedding occasions, birthday wishes, local news or upcoming events to be put on the local Clonegal/Kildavin Community Section of the Carlow Nationalist or Guardian can email clonegalkildavinnotes@gmail.com.
ClonrochePoulpeasty SPLIT-THE-POT
This week’s winner was Anna Codd, Gurrawn Rathnure the pot was €236 this week. A prize each week with 80% staying local.
CLOUGHBAWN GAA
Membership Registration – Membership must be paid by March 31, Fees for 2018 are: Family €120 (including underage and student up to 23 years), adult player €100 Adult (student) €50, Underage player €30, Non-Playing member €40, OAP €25. All include complex facilities/Walking Track. Club merchandise, club lotto and model county tickets will also be available at registration. see our Facebook page for all weekly updates.
The Wexford GAA ‘Club and County Development Draw’ returns for 2018. The draw is the single most important fundraiser of the year for Wexford GAA. It runs over three months, April, May and June with the total prize fund this year is a whopping €80,000 and once again there is a superb selection of prizes on offer including cars, luxury holidays and cash. Tickets are priced at €50 for a three month ticket or purchase them monthly, €20 in April and May and just €10 in June and are available from any club committee members.
LOCAL LINK BUS
There has been a few chang- es to the Local Link bus which is effective from April 1, as follows.
Clonroche to New Ross: buses leaving the village at 8.50. 12.30, 15.40, 18.20, 19.20, 20.30. Sunday times 10.40, 15.40, 18.20, and 19.20.
Clonroche to Enniscorthy: 7.30, 9.50, 13.10, 17.40, 23.10. Sunday times 13.10, 17.40 and 19.30.
Kiltealy-Ballindaggin STORY HOUSE
The April session of Ballindaggin Story House takes place this Thursday night, April 12, at 8 p.m. Great music, song and story. Admission free, refreshments served.
KILTEALY ICA
Eileen Brennan opened the April meeting of Kiltealy ICA on Thursday night last week with a prayer and welcomed 11 members. Elizabeth Armstrong read minutes and dealt with correspondence. Apologies from Kathleen O’Leary, who was unable to attend and a vote of sympathy was passed to Kathleen on the death of her sister-in-law. Treasurer Nora O’Donovan gave a financial report.
Patricia Doyle gave a demonstration on hand crafted cards, every member made a card which they brought home. Raffle winner was Biddy O’Leary and competition winner was Eileen Brennan. A lovely tea was served by Elizabeth and Veronica.
The May meeting will be the AGM and the competition is for the nicest May bush and also on the night Margaret Quinn will give a talk on security and safety. New members are always welcome.
PARISH MAP
Marie Coleman and Nora O’Donovan with the help of Jane Buckley have completed a cross stitch parish map. The work which took a few years to complete is a cross stitch picture of the map of Ballindaggin with lots of history of the local area included. The much detailed work is a credit to the ladies and is on display in Ballindaggin Church porch. Marie and Nora would like to thank Jane and the Caim Knit and Stitch Group and anyone who gave information or helped in any way making the Parish Map.
COUNTY GAA DRAW
Duffry Rovers GAA club members will be calling to houses this coming weekend selling tickets for the Model County Development draw. The draws will take place the end of April, May and June with prizes each month of a car plus 49 other valuable prizes. (150 prizes over three months), tickets €50 for the three draws. This will be the main fundraiser for the club this year and your support would be much appreciated.
SPRING CLEAN
Ballindaggin’s annual ‘Spring Clean’ takes place during the month of April. If you were unable to attend the clean-up day recently feel free to collect rubbish bags in Jordan’s and pick the rubbish in your area when it suits you. Full bags to be left at the scales behind Jordan’s. Please keep your village tidy.
DUFFRY ROVERS LOTTO
The numbers drawn last week were 3, 6, 7 and 31. No jackpot winner. Two players matched three and won ,€75 each: Maeve Shallow c/o Ann Marie Foley and Matt Tyrell, Boolabeg. Seller’s prizes: Malo Roban, Dean Jordan, Eugine O’Connor and Paddy Foley. The draw tonight (Tuesday. Apl. Tenth) is in Bowes, Kiltealy and the jackpot is €6,600.
SYMPATHY
Deepest sympathy is extended to the brothers, sisters and extended family of the late Jim Nolan, Castledockrell, who died on Friday, March 30, Burial took place in Castledockrell Cemetery on Easter Sunday following Funeral Mass in All Saints Church, Castledockrell. May he rest in peace.
COMMUNITY EMPOLYMENT
Rathnure Killanne Blackstairs CE has a vacancy in the following area: Groundperson Kiltealy Parish. This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. Duties will include environmental work, grass cutting, litter control and general maintenance work. Days per week: 2.5, 19.5 hours. Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years of age or over and in receipt of an Irish social welfare payment for one year or more. Please contact Rathnure Killanne Blackstairs CE office at 053 9256650 for further details. Garda vetting may apply. Start date ASAP.
KILTEALY NS
Kiltealy National School are now accepting enrolments for school year September 2018. Enrolment forms are available from the school or by phoning 053 9255446. Should you wish to speak to the principal please phone for an appointment.
KILTEALY HALL BOOKINGS
If any group would like to use Kiltealy Community Hall, it is essential to book the venue in advance. For bookings call 086 3706638 or 053 9255197.
Marshals townCastle dockrell FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
First Holy Communion is in Marshalstown on Saturday, April 28, and in Castledockrell on Sunday, April 29.
LATE JIM NOLAN
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Jim (Jigger) Nolan, who was laid to rest in Castledockrell Cemetery following Funeral Mass in the Church of All Saints on Easter Monday. May he rest in peace.
BAPTISM
We welcome into the Christian family babies Ava Jane Doyle and Meadbh Margaret Codd, who were baptised recently and we congratulate their parents.
PATRONS
Marshalstown Patron is on Sunday, May 27. Castledockrell Patron is on Friday, July 6, and Crioshue Patron is on Saturday, July 7.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Sarah Rooney and Alan Roche on their recent wedding. Wishing them health and happiness for the future.
STORYTELLING
Next session of storytelling in Castledockrell Hall is on Thursday, April 19, at 8 p.m. Tea served and a raffle held. All are most welcome.
LATE MARGARET DEMPSEY
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Margaret Dempsey (née Murphy) especially her brother Tom, Chicago, USA who was laid to rest in Marshalstown Cemetery following Funeral Mass in St Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy. May she rest in peace.
SOCIAL DANCE
The next Social Dance in Marshalstown Community Centre takes place on Friday, April 20, with music by Declan Aungier. Doors open at 9.30 p.m. Dancing starts at 10 p.m. Admission €8 including tea.
BINGO
Bingo continues every Thursday evening in Marshalstown Community Centre starting at 8.30 p.m. with two big jackpots to play for.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Marshalstown Community Centre membership for 2018 is now due. Adults: €20, Families: €40 and Students: €10. The community centre committee request that all people using the racquet/ handball alley need to have membership paid before using the facility.