AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Coolgreany NIGHT OF COMEDY
Coolgreany Amateur Dramatic Society will be presenting a night of comedy at St Mogue’s Hall, Inch from Thursday to Sunday, October 4, to October 7 at 8 p.m., featuring two hilarious one-act plays.
‘Mr Foot’ is an inventive and engaging comedy by Michael Frayn. Directed by Sally Stevens, it features Maggie Murphy and Niall Hunter. This production is Coolgreany’s entry in the all-Ireland One Act Drama Circuit this year.
‘The Kidderminster Affair’ by Alan Ayckbourn is an uproarious farce. Directed by Norah Finn, it features Frank Duffy, Billy Hutchinson, Fiona Cooney O’Gorman and Sheila O’Kelly.
This will be the only opportunity to see these great productions locally in the near future, so don’t miss out on a great night’s entertainment. Tickets will be available at the door or phone 087 2393651 for bookings.
GAA HEALTHY CLUBS
YOGA - with Maura starts Monday, October 8, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the clubhouse in Castletown. Six-week session €30 to be paid first night. Mixed group. We may run a second class depending on numbers 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. To register contact Maura at 087 7866349 Check out Maura’s webpage yoga with Maura yogawithmaura.ie.
CHAIR YOGA – with a qualified instructor Sarah Dunlea. Very gentle chair yoga great for anyone who wishes to strengthen their joints and improve overall health. This session will take place in the lounge in the Anchor Bar Castletown 10.45 a.m. Monday, October 8. Four weeks session €5 per session first session free. Mixed group. For more details or to book a place contact Orla at 087 6706117 or Liz at 086 3879321.
PRACTICAL FIRST AID PLUS CFRC – 20 hours €90. Starting early October in the clubhouse in Castletown. Places are limited For more information contact Catherine Kavanagh at 087 2067685.
BEHIND THE JERSEY – Gambling Addiction talk Guest Speakers: Justin Campbell: Galway Hurler, Addiction Counsellor and Personal Coach Niall McNamee: Former Offaly inter-county footballer talks about his own gambling addiction. Colin Smith: How to build and grow your mental and physical health through correct nutrition.
A HEALTHY BODY A HEALTHY MIND – October 18 at 8 p.m. Ashdown Park Hotel €5 per head under-16s free.
GYMKHANA RESULTS
The following are the results from the Coolgreany Gymkhana
Small Pony Ring: Mini Jumping (off lead) Florrie on Oberto, Mini Jumping (Lead) Ciaran Mellon on Freckles. Midi Jumping Laetita on Tayto. Maxi Jumping . Lead Rein (under 6 yrs) Ciara Winterbottom on Cindy. Lead Rein (under 9 yrs) Grace Kelly on Carmella. Lead Rein (over 9 yrs). First Ridden (under 7 yrs) Eoin Wafer on Bertie. First Ridden (un- der10 yrs). Niamh Wafer on Jeff. First Ridden (over 10yrs) Abbie Byrne on Nym. Obedient Pony on lead Dylan on Poppy. Musical Cones (under 6 yrs). Emma Wafer on Fizzy. Musical Cones (under 9 yrs). Katie Wafer on Fizzy. Pony Ring. 128cm -Theo Byrne Cup. Ross Warren. 138cm -Nancy Murphy Cup. Noah Furlong. 148cm 90 May Byrne Cup. Cathrin Doyle. 148cm-1Meter, Aidan Kavanagh Trophy. Emma Stacey. Top Score Girls-The Walsh Cup: Bridin Doyle. Top Score BoysSean Murphy Cup: Ross Warren. Dinny & Statia Kelly Cup Trotting Race: Catrin Doyle.
Horse Ring: 80cm Jumping- Frank Kavanagh Cup: Donal Milmo Penny. 90cm -Noel Scott: Emma Babbos. 1 meter Jumping-Fr Jerry O’Brien Cup: Emma Babbos. 80cm Accumulator Class-Andy Condren Cup: Emma Babbos. 1 meter Accumulator Class-Coillte Cup: Diarmuid Ryan. High Jump-Patsy Merrigan Cup: Diarmuid Ryan Michael Wolohan Cup-Leading Rider; Joint Winners Catrin Doyle & Emma Stacey. Gerry Byrne Memorial Cup: Emma Babbos.
Dog Show: Terrier- Sinead Counihan with Gloeite, Small Terrier-Niamh Keegan with Belle. Large Dog-Faith Hughes with Paddy. Puppy ClassEmma Keegan with Henry. Best Groomed Dog- Padraig Darch with Ebony. Child U12 with DogIan Bracken Perpetual Trophy: Laci Graham with Luna. Handled by a Lady: Sinead Counihan with Gloeite Handled by a Gent: Charlie Graham with Luna. Gun Dog: Ava Gardiner with Pip. Dog like to take Home: Kory & Jonny Merrigan with Millie. Working Dog: Kitty Byrne with Paws. Dog of the Show John Vaughan Perpetual Trophy: Niamh Keegan with Henry.
Raffle Winners: 1st Prize €500 Jamie Winterbottom Kileagh, Aughrim. 2nd €200 Rafa Mendez, C/o Rachel Byrne Thomastown. 3rd €100 Alan Nobbs Arklow. 4th €100 Winnie Kennedy Askinch. 5th Teresa Murphy Fernhill, Arklow.
At the conclusion of a very busy day the chairman Declan Finn said he was delighted everything went off so well, and he wanted to acknowledge the great support of so many people from all sectors of the community, who helped to make the day such an outstanding success, he said he would also like to thank the many people both young and not so young who attended to prepare the field on the previous evenings, and also for the cleaning up the field afterwards,
Thanks were extended to all the advertisers in the Gymkhana Book, He also acknowledged the great work of the local Macra na Feirme branch, for their great support and for organising the barbecue, Declan extended a special thanks to the people who looked after the Raffle Tickets especially Vera Grogan, Coolgreany, Mary McCarthy, Fortchester, and Noreen Kelly for their great help both on the field and also before the Gymkhana took place and also those who were involved in all the events on the field.
He said it was very important to acknowledge Declan and Oona Merrigan, who so kindly make their field available for the Gymkhana each year without which it not be possible to operate the Gymkhana, and also Gardiner Grain for their great support. Thanks also to the Local Press for their great support each year which was always very welcome, this year we were blessed with a beautiful day for everyone to enjoy a very successful Gymkhana he concluded.
VINTAGE DAY
Following on from the Recently Very Successful Vintage Day in Coolgreany, the organising committee will hold a Vintage Car and Tractor Run from Coolgreany on Sunday, October 28, assembling at 11 a.m. for a midday Sharp start, with a route still be finalised, and all proceeds going to Local Beneficiaries the committee have also fixed their second Vintage Day for Sunday, September 8, 2019.
SYMPATHY
Deepest sympathy is extended to the Jackson families, Moneyribbon and Coolgreany, on the recent death of David Jackson, Croghan View Coolgreany, whose burial took place in Ballyfad Cemetery last Friday after Funeral Mass in Ballyfad Church.
The local community also extend their deepest sympathy to Peig O’Rafferty, O’Rafferty’s Coolgreany, on the recent death of her brother Tom Conroy Coolnaleen, Camolin, whose burial took place in the local cemetery after Mass in Ballyduff Church, Camolin, on last Sunday. RIP.
CraanfordMonaseed MEMORIAL CLAY SHOOT
On September 23 a memorial clay shoot took place on Byrne’s land in Banntown in aid of St Luke’s and Beaumont Hospital and in memory of our dear friend Brian Dunbar.
Brian had organised a lot of the work prior to his untimely passing. With the support of his family and frineds and the community on Sunday all the hard work paid off as in bright sunshine over 170 participants took part, with plenty of prizes donated for the shoot and the raffle from local businesses, family and friends. It was indeed a joyous occasion tinged with sadness but with immense pride in what had been achieved. Everyone enjoyed the banter and refreshments supplied.
A huge thank you to Brian’s family, relatives, friends, neighbours and the wider community, who supported the wishes of Brian and, who have so far raised over €6,800 for these two deserving causes.
CRAANFORD PLAYSCHOOL
Craanford-Monaseed Playschool invites parents, students, teachers – past and present to celebrate 20 years of providing education and care to the community, on Sunday, October 7, in Craanford-Monaseed Playschool from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a Magic show, face painting, fun and games.
SKYDIVE POSTPONED AGAIN
The skydive in aid of the sports complex was postponed once again due to the weather we await for it to be re scheduled.
ENGAGEMENT
Congratulations to Peadar Whitty and Lorraine Heery, who recently announced their engagement.
MONASEED PLAYGROUND
Well done to the hardworking committee of Monaseed playground who have secured the leader grant money to progress the new playground in Monaseed.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
Craanford parent and toddler group will meet in Craanford Community Hall on Thursday, October 11, at 10.30 a.m., €3 per family. For further info please call 087 610364.
ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR
Our annual craft fair takes place once again this year: Sunday, November 11, starting at 11 a.m. and will run till 3 p.m. approx. This craft fair has been very well supported in recent years with loads of crafts, home baking, home produce etc. being sold. TY students from Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew, and Gorey Community School have availed of our student rates with sales from their Mini Companies going very well on the day. Anyone wishing to book a table please phone 087 1330836 after 3 p.m. Special rates for all students.
YOUNG AT HEART PARTY
Our Young at Heart Christmas party takes place this year on the first Sunday in December. Have your dancing shoes and Christmas Jumpers ready.
SPLIT-THE-POT
On September 21 there was no split-the-pot draw. The co-ordinating team for Friday, October 5, is Team 2: Moira Kavanagh, Sarah McCormack and Sorcha Kenny.
CHURCH NEWS
Mass Intentions: 6 p.m. Saturday, October 6: Mary Weekes, Ballinacoola.
Recently deceased: Kay Greene, Ballydarragh. RIP.
Craanford Masses during the week: Monday to Thursday at 9.15 a.m.
Craanford Readers for October: 6 p.m. Theresa Kenny/10.30 a.m. Jacinta Donoghue.
Craanford Eucharistic Ministers for October: 6 p.m. Lena Greene/10.30 a.m. Colette Doyle.
Baptisms: Congratulations to the families and friends of Maeve Wallace of Knockbrandon and Aronas Michael Pieze of Island Middle, who were baptised recently.
Visits to sick and Housebound: Fr Richard will make his October monthly visits on Tuesday, October 2. If you would like to add anyone to the list please call 087 6923280.
GAA LOTTO
Jackpot €12,000. Numbers Drawn 9-12-16-28. No winner. Lucky-dip winners: Pauline Doyle c/o Jim Doyle, Shat Earle, Catherine Murphy c/o Cooney’s, John Lancaster jnr, Tiernan Ryan. Seller’s prize Theresa Kenny. The lotto jackpot will remain at €12,000 till it is won..
KilanerinBallyfad GAA CLUB NOTES
No jackpot winner in the lotto draw of the 24th. There was one match-three winner who gets €200. The numbers were 3, 20, 21 and 28. Next draw is on October 8. with a jackpot of €5,600.
The ladies’ football team played their final v Shels on Friday the 28th. The under-16 camogie team had their final on Sunday the 30th. And the senior footballers had their semi-final in Wexford park at 3 p.m. on Sun- day the 30th. See sports pages for results.
That leaves the under-13 hurlers in their final against Kilrush and the first adult hurling team who play Duffry in their semi-final on Sunday the seventh at 1.30 p.m. in Bellefield. Then it is back to under-20 men’s football and hurling.
Congratulations to the Tidy Towns Committee on reaching 300 marks for the first time. Due recognition for all your work. The view of the pitches with the new lighting in place will enhance the village even more.
Team of the week goes to the under-12 camogie girls who won their county final last week. And to think that there were no camogie teams in either clubs at all only 3/4 years ago. Well done to all.
KILANERIN CHURCH
Morning Mass Tuesday and Friday 9.30 a.m. Saturday 6.30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. anniversary Mass Harry Bushe Kilanerin deceased members of the Jones Family Sleighduff.
WHIST
First lady was Breda O’Connor, second lady was Alice Gibney, third lady was Tess Enright and half time lady was shared by Lil Kavanagh and Eilish Murphy. First gent was Peg Byrne, second gent was George Gibney, third gent was Cyril Byran and half time gent was Seán Murphy. Student winner was Ross Bailey. Raffle winners were Eamon Hayes, Mary Lee and Eilish Murphy. Whist continues on Wednesday night at 8.30 p.m.
BALLYFAD CHURCH
Morning Mass Wedneday and Thursday 9.30 a.m. Saturday 7.30 p.m. anniversary Mass Har and Sarah Hughes Gurteen also Kathleen O’Toole Croghan Barrack Sunday 9 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday from 10 a.m. to midday.
BADMINTON
Badminton continues in the Sports Centre as follows: Children fourth class upwards – Monday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Adults 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and adults again on Thursday night 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Kilanerin ICA
The October meeting will be held on Monday the eighth at 8 p.m. This month competition is your best plant. Pilates is on every Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Kilanerin hall €6 per class.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Kilanerin CEP Wishes to recruit a Community Worker for Kilanerin Parish. Hours are 19.5 per week. This is a DSP sponsored Community Employment Scheme and applicants must meet DSP qualifying criteria. Contract terms and weekly payment is per DSP conditions for CE schemes. Applicants should send their CV and covering letter to Parochial House, Kilanerin or parish office, Shamrock Hall, Kilanerin, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Closing date is October 8.
CARD DRIVE
Thanks to everybody who supported the 45 card drive last Tuesday night, Special thanks to Noel and Emi for their hospitality.