Kiltealy-Ballindaggin

PHOTO EXHIBITION

The photographs from the recent walking trails competition will be displayed in Kiltealy Community Hall on Saturday night next April 21 at 7.30 p.m. There will also be a large collection of photos from the ICA going back over 40 years, from Kiltealy School back to 1970, senior citizens party, Duffry Rovers, thrashings and tug-O-war team photos to name but a few.

Tea and sandwiches will be served. Admission free. Come along to what is bound to be an exciting and enjoyable evening. The winners of the walking trails competition will also be announced on the night.

STORY HOUSE

Patrons of Ballindaggin Story House had a great night of entertainment on Thursday last which was enjoyed by one and all who showed their appreciation with rapturous applause. There was lots of great tales and lovely singing. JJ O’Connor sang his own composition of ‘The Blackbird’ a very moving song. Pat Armstrong was congratulated on behalf of Ballindaggin Pipe Band’s performance at St Patrick’s Festival in London recently.

Sympathy was extended to Kitty Mahon on the death of her husband Tom, also to JJ O’Connor on the death of his father Ned, to Paddy Finn on the passing of his brother Aidan and to the Codd family on the death of Kitty. A minutes silence was observed as a mark of respect. Prayerful good wishes were extended to all who are ill at present at home or in hospital.

Raffle winners were Michael Pierce, Enniscorthy; Ettie Kilbride, Carnew; Frank Correll, Bagenalstown; Pat Armstrong, Ballycrystal; Séamus Rafter, Monalee; Séamus Sheil, Riverchapel; Seán Dalton, Bagenalstown; Mick Jordan, Myshal; Martina White, Killanne; Jim Doyle, Ballymurn; Séamus Clinch, Baltin- glass; Bill Doyle, Bunclody; Julia Redmond, Gorey; Bridie Cloke, Enniscorthy; Sheila Murphy, Rathvilly. The proceeds of the raffle goes to the upkeep of Ballindaggin Hall.

Bean An Tí Anne thanked all for their support.

SYMPATHY

Deepest sympathy is extended to Kathleen Brophy and Jane Kennedy, Mohurry on the death of Frances Kennedy (née Brophy) Pondsfields, New Ross and formerly of Mohurry, Kiltealy, who died on Saturday, April 7, Frances was laid to rest in St Stephen’s Cemetery, New Ross following funeral Mass in the Church of St Mary and Michael, New Ross. May she rest in peace.

SOCIAL

Social dancing in Kiltealy Hall on Friday, April 27, with music by ‘Checkers’. Refreshments served, admission €8.

SONG WORKSHOP

Traditional song workshops with Aileen Lambert in Ballindaggin Hall. Age: First class to fourth class. Cost: €8 per day, family rates also available. It’s still not too late to join. Class dates: Monday, April 23, and Monday, May 21, from 4.30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

There will be an end year show featuring the Irish dancing group and Aileen’s singers. Aileen has loads of experience singing with children as part of the Heritage-in-schools scheme. Songs range from nonsense and action songs to love songs and ballads and participants will also illustrate their own songbook featuring lyrics of the songs.

The focus is less on singing and more on full expression of songs full of stories, rhythm, actions, discussions of old words which crop up – and basically enjoying our unique song heritage in a fun environment. Workshop will be ‘pay-as-you-go’. Check out ‘traditional workshop for children’ on Facebook for further info and Aileen can be contacted at 087 7552593.

SPLIT THE POT

Winner of Kiltealy N.S.split-thepot for Monday, April 9, was Ann Marie Foley, Killanne, who won €373. Play split-the-pot, envelopes available locally.

DUFFRY ROVERS LOTTO

The numbers drawn last week were 2, 8, 12 and 30. Congratulations to John Murphy, Mohurry Mills, who won the jackpot of €6,600. Three players matched three and won ,€50 each: Anne Doyle, Curracloe, Matt Mernagh and Marion Murphy c/o Matt Mernagh. Seller’s prizes: Joan Foley, Anthony Sinnott, James Howlin and Gary Earle. The draw tonight (Tuesday. Apl. 17th is in the Holy Trail. Jackpot €1,500.

KILTEALY NS Kiltealy National School are 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.

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION

A church gate collection in aid of Our Lady of Fatima Special School Wexford will take place this weekend. Please support.