Coolgreany
VINTAGE CLUB
The Coolgreany Vintage Day will be held in Coolgreany on Sunday, September 9, plans for the day are advancing well so far, and it is hoped to have a very big response on the day with vintage cars and tractors of all vintage years on exhibit. The plan is to have auto jumble stalls and vintage dress also. Entertainment on the field will be provided by Stacey Breen with her lovely versions of old Country and Western Music.
All exhibits and trade stands must be on the field by midday, and all vehicles must have their own insurance. For further information Contact Seán 087 2076335, Geraldine 087 2038213, Alan 085 7299468. The Following are the Committee Officers: chairman: Dan Kennedy, Vice-chairman: Seán Kealy, secretary: Geraldine O’Rafferty, treasurer: Alan Flood.
The committee are appealing to anyone who has an interest in vintage cars or tractors to join our club, the membership fee is set at a very reasonable sum of €25, and everyone is welcome to join. Next meeting on next Wednesday evening at 8.30 p.m.
GYMKHANA
The annual Gymkhana will be held in Coolgreany on Sunday, September 23, and plans are advancing favourably for that day. This is always very worthwhile day out, with some lovely trophies and cups to be won, and also some very good prizes in the very popular Dog Show section.
TIDY TOWNS
The local community are making a very big effort to clean all roads around the village in preparation for the Tidy Towns competition judging. It is with all the local support that better results can be achieved when the adjudication is completed, and the committee are appealing for more help to keep the work going, and for all householders to make a big effort in front of their own homes over the next number of weeks.
BIRTHDAYS
Congratulations to Seán Kavanagh Newtown, Coolgreany, who celebrated his 10th birthday on June 29; also birthday greetings to Joe Hughes Coolgreany Demesne, who celebrated his third birthday on July 6 last, hope you both had an enjoyable birthday.
2K CLEAN – UP
Congratulations to Maureen Kelly, who received a Gold Star for her efforts with the Local 2K Clean-Up for the village, Congratulations also to Marian Byrne, who received a Gold Star for her great work in the Croghan View area with the two K Clean-Up.
HANDBALL LOTTO
Coolgreany Handball lotto now stands at €6,000, lotto tickets are available in Jim Short’s, Coolgreany post office, O’Rafferty’s. A new prize format is now in place, with seven lucky dips worth €30 each and one Seller’s prize. There was one lucky seller winner last week: Damian Kelly, Coolgreany. Your weekly support is very much appreciated by the club.
Craanford-Monaseed DOG SHOW CANCELLED
For operational reasons it is not now possible to proceed with the Dog Show which was scheduled to take place in conjunction with the annual Field Day on Sunday, July 15. We apologise for the late notification and for any disappointment experienced. We look forward to all other events going ahead.
FIELD DAY SET UP
We invite support for the setting up of the Feld Day. Meeting on Thursday, July 12, with help also needed from Monday, July 9, and each evening from then on at 7 p.m. in the Community Field.
SUMMER CAMP
The Craanford-Monaseed Playschool summer camp will take place from July 23 to July 27 and August 20 to August 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily, €50 for five days or €15 per day. Arts and crafts, games and puzzles, sports and lots, lots more fun and games. Suitable for threeto 12-year-olds. Contact Juanita at 087 2523313 (July camp) or Margaret 087 9663788 (August Camp)
COMMUNITY CENTRE AGM
The AGM of Craanford Community Centre will be on Tuesday, August 7, at 9 p.m. All welcome.
RACE NIGHT THANKS
Monaseed Community wishes to thank everyone who came out to support and help at our playground fundraiser, the race night in Cooney’s of Craanford, it was a great success and your support is greatly appreciated. We hope everyone had a great time.
TEXT ALERT AGM
The AGM of Craanford-Monaseed Hollyfort Text Alert will be in Craanford Community Centre on Monday, July 23, at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Monaseed Community wishes to thank everyone who came out to support and help at our playground fundraiser, the race night in Cooney’s of Craanford, it was a great success and your support is greatly appreciated.
We hope everyone had a great time.
BAKE OFF
Ann Whitty Memorial Bake Off, for the ‘Best six Cupcakes’, takes place at the Craanford Vintage Rally and field day on Sunday, July 15. There will be a a prize of the Perpetual Cup and a hamper. Entry Fee is €10 – this is a fundrasier for parish. Entries to be submitted by midday.
VINTAGE RALLY/FIELD DAY
This year’s Vintage Rally and Field day will take place on Sunday, July 15, Our dog show returns this year. Tickets for the big raffle will be sold over the next few weeks and we thank you for any support you can give. If you wish any donation of bottles for the bottle stall will be greatly accepted when ticket sellers are out and about.
Any donations for bric-à-brac and bottle stall and cakes for the cake stall can also be handed into the hall from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, or after 6 p.m. Mass on Saturday evening, July 14, Emergency Response.
Anyone interested in applying for an emergency response system for you home please contact Geraldine at 087 7795922 who is based in Askamore Community Centre. Geraldine can now process applications from the Craanford-Monaseed areas.
BINGO
Bingo will be held Craanford Hall every Friday night at 8.30 p.m.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Knockbrandon Patron: Friday, July 13, at 7.30 p.m. Craanford Vintage Rally and field day: Sunday, July 15. Craanford Patron: Sunday, August 5, at 3 p.m. Mt St Benedict Patron: Wednesday, August 8, at 7.30 p.m. Vintage Threshing: Sunday, September 2
FINCH’S FITNESS
Finch’s Fitness classes are in Craanford Sports Complex Mondays and Fridays at 9.15 a.m. Pilates from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
HIRE THE COMPLEX
Why not consider the indoor complex in Craanford for any indoor parties or events? Call 086 8228686.
SPLIT-THE-POT
On June 29 the prize of €146 was won by Michael Doyle of Island Upper. Congratulations, Michael. The co-ordinating team for Friday, 13h July is Team 6: Mary Doyle and Elizabeth Kenny.
CHURCH NEWS
MASS INTENTIONS – 6 p.m. Saturday, July 14: Dorrie Finn, Bally-gullen.
BAPTISM – Congratulations to Leo John and Oscar Séamus Coelli of Coburg, Victoria Australia, who were baptised in St Patrick’s Craanford on Saturday, June 30.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTIONS
Self Help Africa will hold a church gate collection Craanford on July 14 and 15.
St Aidan’s Day Care Centre would like to thank all those who contributed to their church gate collection in Monaseed recently €167.95 was collected.
GAA NEWS
The annual golf classic will be held on July 20 in the beautiful surroundings of Coolattin Golf Club, contact Michael Lyons for more details.
The skydive in aid of the sports complex will take place on Sunday, July 29, Many thanks to our brave volunteers Patrick Lennon, Caroline Kavanagh and James Beesley, who will glide and ‘freefall’ over the Kilkenny skyline. Anyone with outstanding sponsorship cards are asked to return them a.s.a.p.
Registration for Cúl Camps is now open for the camp starting on August 13.
LOTTO – jackpot €12,000. Numbers drawn were 5, 15, 22 and 30. No winner. Lucky-dip winners: Aileen Lyons, Mary Graham, William Doyle, Mary Graham and Cathal Briscoe. Seller’s prize Aidan Doyle. The lotto jackpot will remain at €12,000 till it is won. Lotto tickets available in Cooney Communications, Craanford, Donal’s Main Street Gorey or any club member. Tickets may now be collected and dropped back to Cooney Communications in Craanford by 6 p.m. on Wednesday evening and afterwards into Cooney’s Pub by 9 p.m. for inclusion in the draw.
Kilanerin-Ballyfad KILANERIN ICA
The summer outing will take place on Wednesday, July 18, going to Newbridge – meeting at Kilanerin Hall at 9.15. The first stop is the National Stud and Japanese gardens. Then on to Newbridge Silverware for the museum tour. We are stopping at Horan’s in Baltinglass for dinner. Cost is €30 including bus and tours; €15 deposit required to secure a place. Contact Leeann at 086 8980475 to book.
CAMPA LE CHEILE
As part of the GAP ARTS festival, there is a bilingual summer camp being held in Ballythomas school on August 7/8/9. The camp is focused on creativity and expression and at the same time introduce comhra in a fun and informal way. Boys and girls from four to 18 are welcome. Drama, art and crafts, singing, ceol, agus outdoor games are the main ingredients. Cost is a max of €50 and brochures are available sa scoil, or from Paula D’Arcy or gapartsfest@gmail.com.
CE SCHEME
Rathpierce/Ballyfad Community Group wishes to recruit a community worker. The community worker supports local groups in the maintenance of public areas and community buildings and assists in the development of new community projects. Hours are 19.5 per week. This is a DSP sponsored Community Employment Scheme and applicants must meet DSP qualifying criteria. Some previous experience would be an advantage. Contract terms and weekly payment is as per DSP conditions for schemes. Applicants should contact Marie at 087 2223230.
KILANERIN CHURCH
Morning Mass Tuesday and Friday 9.30 a.m. Saturday 6.30 p.m. anniversary Mass Tobias and Molly O’Toole Bolaney also deceased members of the Kavanagh family Tomcoyle Sunday 11 a.m. Anniversary Mass for Alice O’Donohoe (Annagh Gap) also Patrick and Elizabeth Kinsella (Coolnagloose) and their son Paddy (Ballnabarney). Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday from after morning Mass to 9 p.m.
BALLYFAD CHURCH
Morning Mass Wednesday and Thursday 9.30 p.m. Saturday 7.30 p.m. anniversary Mass John O’Toole Croghan also Charles Noctor Snr and Jnr Mullawn Sunday 9 a.m.
Eucharistic adoration on Wednesday 10 a.m. to midday
WHIST
First lady was Charlotte Glynn, second lady was Freda Coyle, third lady was shared by Tess Enright and Rosarie Gillick and half time lady was Breda O’Connor. First gent was Betty Rose, second gent was Peg Byrne, third gent was George Gilbert and half time gent was Sadie Mordaunt. Raffle winners were Bernie Walsh and A Dooley. Deepest Sympathy to Violet Bailey on the death of her sister.
GAA CLUB NOTES
The good weather certainly brought out the boys and girls to the Cúl Camp. Some 136 kids took part in the first Cúl Camp. The second one starts Monday, July 29.
There was no jackpot winner in the lotto draw on the second, but Pat Murray was the sole winner of the match-three prize. The numbers were 2, 15, 16 and 20. The next draw is on the 16th with the jackpot now at €5,000.
There is a break in adult matches prior to championship fixtures. No such break at underage where under-11 to under-20s have games every week. Remember to let team mentors know if any player will not be available any day.
Tara Hill-Bally money TEXT ALERT
If you missed out on the registration night there is still time to sign up. Cost is €15 per phone per year. For more info please contact: Trish 086 3252384, Elizabeth 087 7606377, Jim 086 2595772, Catherine 087 9434090.
MARATHON IN A MONTH
A group of local swimmers are undertaking the challenge being organised by the Irish Cancer Society of swimming a ‘Marathon in a Month’ during this month. Each of the swimmers are going to swim 26 miles each over the month of July. The challenge is already underway, so if you want to lend your support then visit https://marathon-in-amonth-2018.everydayhero.com/ie/gorey-courtown-swimmers
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