KilanerinBallyfad
GAA CLUB NOTES
Micheál Darcy, chair of the club, gave us the great news that Phase two of developments at the club grounds is to start in August. The main pitch floodlighting upgrade, walking track lighting and carpark lighting, at a cost of 1€41,000, will really enhance the area for community use. The club wants to thank all who contributed to the fundraising for all recent developments. In return, we all should thank Micheál and the club officers, Tara, Siobhán, Eleanor and all others who were involved in processing this project for the last year or more.
Team of the week goes to the adult ladies’ football team who defeated Fethard in the intermediate championship. Upon such victories, a season grows. The under-nine boys were brilliant too. It was a joy to see 14 teams, from seven clubs, all playing in a football blitz. A multitude of colour across the top and lower pitches.
The adult Hurling championship, R2, is next up. The second team play Craanford on Friday the 20th, at 8 p.m., in the Rock. The first team play Shels on Saturday the 21st at 2 p.m., in Monamolin.
KILANERIN ICA
The summer outing will take place on Wednesday, July 18, going to Newbridge meeting in 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. 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 aged 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.
KILANERIN CHURCH
No morning Mass this week Saturday 6.30 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
BALLYFAD CHURCH
No morning Mass this week Saturday 7.30 p.m. anniversary Mass Jim Cullen Croghan Sunday 9 a.m. Eucharistic adoration on Wednesday 10 a.m. to midday.
WHIST
First lady was Anne Fleming, second lady was Kathleen Carr, third lady was Eilish Murphy and half time lady was Breda O’Connor. First gent was Beta Gahan, second gent was Betty Rose, third gent was May Murphy and half time gent was Cyril Byran. Student winner was Ross Bailey. Raffle winners were Pat Whelan, Mary Sinnott and Peg McDonald.
Deepest Sympathy to Nancy Forde on the death of her sisterin-law, Sadie Carroll.