Kiltealy-Ballindaggin
KILTEALY ICA
President Eileen Brennan opened the October meeting of Kiltealy ICA with a prayer and welcomed two new members Jane Buckley and Maureen McManus. Apologies from Nora O’Donovan and Patricia Coughlin, who were unable to attend.
A vote of sympathy was passed to Dorcas Copland on the recent death of her sister. Members made a donation to Wexford Mental Health and Wexford Women’s Refuge. Patricia Doyle gave an informative demonstration on making Christmas cards which was much enjoyed by all. Raffle winner was Jane Buckley and competition winner was Maureen McManus.
Competition for the November meeting is the nicest Halloween brack. A lovely tea was served by Dorcas Copeland and Anne Farrell. The next meeting is on Wednesday, November 7, Please note change of day to first Wed. of month.
BALLINDAGGIN STORY HOUSE
The October session of Ballindaggin Story House takes place this Thursday, October 11, at 8 p.m. Great music song and story. Refreshments served. Admission free.
SOCIAL DANCING
Social dancing in Kiltealy Hall will now run two nights monthly on second Friday and last Friday of every month beginning this Friday, October 12, with music by Johnny Mullen. Dancing from 9.30 p.m. to midnight. Admission €8. Refreshments served.
COFFEE MORNING
A recent coffee morning in Ballindaggin organised by Michelle Quigley and Betty Codd as a token of appreciation to Enniscorthy Hope Centre raised €2,642.31.
A huge thank you to all who helped and baked to make this a success. Special thanks to Jordan’s Pub, Tina Mernagh, Carmel Fitzhenry, Marie Doyle, Chris O’Neill, Andrea Codd, Theresa Corbett, Kathy Kearney, Anne Quigley, Betty Rafter, Mary Frayne, Breda Doyle for their help on the day.
A kind thanks to sponsors of prizes: Mace/Maxol, Enniscorthy; Glamorise Hair Salon, Whitford House; Wades Pharmacy, Gorey; Ben Taylor; Ann Walsh; Carmel Fitzhenry; Catherine Quigley; Hope Centre; Theresa Corbett.
Prize winners were Conor Tobin; Brian Kavanagh; Lorna Dalton; Nancy (Castledockrell); Mona O’Sullivan; Annette Carton; Ann Walsh; Rebecca Byrne; Annie McGuire; Catherine Quigley; Mary O’Connor; Eddie Warren; Katie Quigley; Mary O’Neill; Ann Dreelan; Sinéad Ronan; Margaret O’Gorman; Patricia Murphy; Mary Roban; Lil Tobin; Jack Quigley; Chloe Carton; Lucy Doyle.
KILTEALY HALL
Kiltealy Hall Development Group are pleased to offer your company the opportunity to have your name displayed on a sponsorship board in the newly completed community park.
The board will be placed in a prominent position in full view of all patrons using the park and community playground. The park playground is located adjacent to the hall, local gym and Blackstairs Playgroup and has significant daily footfall to the area. The cost of the sponsorship to have your name included is €100 and appropriate receipts for tax purposes will be given. Please reply by October 14 if you want to be included.
PTAA NEWS
Any members of the PTAA in the parish who are due silver pins (25 years) gold pins (50 years) or Fr Cullen Medal (60 years) please contact Pat Brennan before October 16 at 086 2030938. A date for the presentation of the pins and medals will be announced soon.
SINGING WORKSHOPS
Traditional singing workshops will return to Ballindaggin Hall with the sound of young voices singing traditional songs when.
Aileen Lambert recommences a series of workshops this autumn. The dates are as follows: Mondays October 8 and 22. November 12 and 26. And December 10. Time 4.30 p.m. to 6 p.m., cost €8 per workshop (plus special family rate) pay-as-you-go. This range of dates is due to the fact that Aileen is basically taking the Irish dancing group which normally meet at this time as their teacher has other commitments on the above dates. New singers are most welcome to join from senior infants to sixth class. Please get in touch if interested or for more information contact Aileen at 087 7552593.
CRAFT FAIR
Kiltealy Voluntary Cardiac Response are having their annual Christmas Fair in Kiltealy Community Hall on Sunday, November 25, Any crafters interested in booking a table please contact Maryellen at 087 9419602 or email boycemaryellen@gmail.com.
SPLIT THE POT
Winner of split-the-pot last week was Sadhbh Hanharan fourth class who won 187.
DUFFRY ROVERS LOTTO
The number. s drawn last week were 1, 11, 26 and 29. No matches. Lucky-dip winners: Anne Doyle, Curracloe; Ruth Hatton and Pauline Cowman, both c/o camogie club. The draw tonight ids in the Holy Grail. Jackpot €4,000.
DANCING
There is dancing in Rathanna Hall this Sunday night October 14, with music by Theresa and The Stars. Admission €8. Refreshments served.