Craanford & Monaseed
PLAYSCHOOL SUMMER CAMP.
Craanford-Monaseed Playschool summer Camp will take place from August 20 to 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 three- to 12-year-olds. Contact Margaret at 087 9663788.
CRAANFORD PATRON
Craanford Patron Mass (including Rosary and blessing of the graves) will be celebrated in the cemetery, weather permitting, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 5. Should there be rain we will have Mass in the church and our sound system will relay the prayers to the cemetery. The usual collection to support the upkeep of the cemetery will be taken up as you enter. Your support is greatly appreciated. It has been the practise in this parish to remember loved ones by name in the Patron Mass. Should you wish your loved ones mentioned in this way, envelopes to facilitate this are available at the back of the church and may be returned at any time before the patron. For those who wish to protect their graves the cutting of Hedges around the cemetery will take place during the week beginning Monday, July 23.
PRIDE OF PLACE AWARDS 2018.
Craanford is honoured to be nominated by Wexford County Council in this year’s Pride of Place awards 2018. The purpose of the competition is to acknowledge the work being done every day by communities all over the island of Ireland. The competition is based on communities demonstrating directly to the judges their pride in their place by oral presentation, exhibitions of community activities and culture and a tour of the area highlighting the aspects of which they are particularly proud. Our adjudication takes place shortly and we wish all concerned every success.
VINTAGE RALLY AND FIELD DAY
Many thanks to all involved with this year’s Craanford field day and vintage rally. The great cupcake bake-off saw Geraldine Murphy take the honours home. Thanks to Ritchie Donohoe for his adjudicating and tasting skills on the day. Other winners on the day were Basketball: Oliver Doran; Raffle on the day: First Annie Doyle, second Kitty Conroy, third Seán Donohoe, fourth Grace Mulligan, fifth Joan Doran. Winners of the Grand raffle: first Pat Kenny, second Áine Byrne, third Winnie Doyle, fourth Sinéad and Molly Graham, fifth Sinéad Byrne. Thanks to all the committee members who guaranteed the running of this year’s event, to ticket sellers both prior to and during the day, to all who help out on stalls, those who parked cars, served tea and to all who came on the day thank you for your support. Also many thanks to all who set up and took down all equipment.
CRAANFORD-MONASEED COMMUNITY CHILDCARE
Craanford-Monaseed Community Childcare are recruiting an AIMS funded childcare assistant to support the needs of all children in the ECCE room. The suitable candidate should be qualified to a minimum of level 5/6 in childcare or above. This role will commence on September 3. Please email CV to lizcraanford@gmail.com or post to Liz Furlong, chairperson Craanford-Monaseed Community Childcare, Craanford, before Friday, July 20.
LITTER AWARENESS
Please respect the Craanford Aquapark by taking your litter home with you for disposal.
CRAANFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE
The AGM of Craanford Community Centre will be on Tuesday, August 7, at 9 p.m. All welcome.
Bingo will be held Craanford Hall every Friday night at 8.30 p.m. Dates for your diary. Craanford Patron: Sunday, August 5, at 3 p.m.
Mount St Benedict Patron: Wednesday, August 8, at 7.30 p.m.
Vintage Threshing: Sunday, September 2.
FINCH’S FITNESS
Finch’s Fitness classes in Craanford Sports Complex Mondays and Fridays at 9.15 a.m. Pilates from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
CRAANFORD COMPLEX
Why not consider the indoor complex in Craanford for any indoor parties or events? Call 086 8228686.
CRAANFORD PARISH SPLIT JULY 14
Tthe prize of €141 was won by Grace Doyle, whose ticket was purchased in Cooney’s Pub. Congratulations, Grace. The co-ordinating team for Friday, July 27, is Team 8: Claire Hyland and Lena Greene.
CHURCH NEWS
Mass intentions. 10.30 a.m. Sunday, July 29: Mary Kenny, Ballydarragh. Month’s Mind. Craanford Masses during the week: Monday to Thursday at 9.15 a.m.
Adoration: There will be no Adoration for the months of July and August. Adoration resumes on Monday, September 3.
Mass Cards Thanks to Stephen Doyle of Londis, Carnew Road for making Parish Mass Cards available via his shop. Mass cards are also available in the Vestry of Craanford Church after all Masses and via the parish office on Wednesday and Thursday from 9.20 a.m. to 12.20 p.m. The minimum Mass stipend recommended is €5 (including card).
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
Gorta-Self Help Africa. Would like to thank you for supporting our recent church gate collection for church gate collection last weekend. We received €180.77 in Craanford and €162 in Monaseed
GAA NEWS
RTÉ will screen a three-part documentary called ‘The Game’ the ultimate story of hurling starting on July 30. Filming of part of this documentary took place in Craanford Sports complex.
Many thanks to Mick Lyons for all his organising of the annual golf classic held on Friday. Many thanks to all for your generous sponsorship.
Fixtures: please check Facebook as details will be posted as they are confirmed. The championship is back in full swing from this weekend with the intermediates playing Askamore in Farmleigh on Saturday evening at 6 p.m.
Results: Hard luck to the under-16 camogie girls against Horeswood on Thursday and the minor team on Monday against Oylegate. Hard luck to the under-17 against Ballinstragh Gaels.
Registration for Cúl Camps is now open for the August 13 camp.
GAA LOTTO
Jackpot €12,000. Numbers drawn were 6, 7, 12 and 22. No winner. Lucky-dip winners: Mick O’Brien, David DeLoughey New Ross, Rd Doyle, Shay Earle, Willie Rath. Seller’s prize Pat Kavanagh. 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.