AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Coolgreany 45 CARD DRIVE
A very successful 45 Card Drive is ongoing in the Coolgreany Inn each Friday night at 8.30 p.m. Everyone is very welcome to come along for a good night of craic at the cards, and some lovely finger food thrown in for good measure.
COOLGREANY TIDY TOWNS
Congratulations to the residents of Croghan View and Croghan Close, who picked up a prestigious award in the Talbot Hotel on last Friday night for having the whole estate looking so well, clean and litter-free. A few extra hands would make a huge difference, best wishes to all those involved.
Coolgreany Tidy Towns have a vacancy for a community worker in the village at present, working 19.5 hours per week. Call 087 2819882 during office hours.
BIRTHDAYS
Congratulations and good wishes to Aibhe Whelan Knockgreany, who celebrated her 14th birthday on Sunday, November 18.
COMMUNITY ALERT
The local Community Group are reminding all members of our community to look out for all senior members of our community who may be living alone and might need some one to help with getting their every day need, or a small but of company for a while during the day. A small bit of concern for others goes a long way to help take away the stress and worries of many people who feel they are left alone in life.
ST DAVID’S CHURCH JOHNSTOWN
It is with great joy that we welcome back Canon John Piert CC to celebrate Saturday evening Mass (6.30) in Johnstown Church, after his recent absence through illness.
CAMOGIE AGM
The Castletown Liam Mellows camogie AGM is on Tuesday, November 20, at 8 p.m. in the clubhouse in Coolgreany. all welcome.
Courtown BLOTTO RESULTS
There was no jackpot winner in the Ballygarrett Réalt na Mara GAA Club blotto draw on November 12. The numbers picked were 3, 6, 28 and 30. The €20 luckydip winners were Jim Butler PP, Ballygarrett; PJ Naughter; Patricia Glynn, Ballinamona; Brendan Hederman, Back Road; Murt and Una. Five Free Tickets Winner: Tony Byrne. This week’s jackpot rose to €18,600. Next draw in Pegs on November 19.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Activities at Riverchapel Community Centre are as follows.
Bible Club - Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 5.15 p.m. and is for boys and girls aged five and over. Come and join us for singing, games, crafts and Bible stories. Organised by the leaders of the summer Holiday Bible Club and in conjunction with Gorey Christian Assembly (goreyca.com). For more information call or text Matthew and Shirley at 083 1270026.
Little Rascals – Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Phone Bridget at 087 9048644 for further information.
Ladies’ Club: Mondays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Should you wish to join this club please contact Monica at 086 3580122 for further information.
Line Dancing: Every Tuesday evenings from 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information. Please phone Geraldine on 986 3958667.
Tae Kwon Do: Every Wednesday and Fridays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Contact Tom at 086 3862020 for further information.
Self Defense Classes: Tuesday at 6 p.m. 7.30 p.m. also on Wednesdays from 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Why not join these self defense classes on how to rotect yourself by phoning Dave at 087 6344710 who will provide you with further information.
Whist drive: Every Thursday evening from 8.30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Irish Dance Classes: These classes will re – open on Saturday, September 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and are for ages four years and upwards. For further information please phone Deirdre at 087 6487684.
MASS TIMES
Saturday Vigil Mass at 6 p.m. Sundays – 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
CraanfordMonaseed PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION AGM
The Craanford parents’ association AGM will take place on Tuesday, November 20, at 8 p.m. in the community centre. All parents are welcome.
CRAANFORD DRAMA GROUP
‘Don’t Tell the Wife’ by Sam Cree will be presented by Craanford Drama in Craanford Community Centre on November 21, 22, 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. nightly. Admission €10 for adults and €5 for children. Booking on the door, so arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Don’t Tell the Wife is set in the Willis household in Belfast. Edna Willis suspects her husband Bobbie, who just happens to be about to turn 50 of having an affair. Acting on the advice of her good friend she decides to take in a lodger. Problems arise for Edna when the Lodger she takes in is a French female student. Coupled with that she also happens to be a Catholic. The play turns into a real belly laugh when Edna takes the next step and hires a male escort to make her husband jealous. As events unfold, a few more colourful characters and a greyhound called Bridget enter the mix to leave the audiences rolling in their seats with laughter.
The cast includes Maria McCann, Margaret Nolan, Pat Berney, Ger Doran, Paula Darcy, Séamus Burnell, Patrick Lennon and Hannah Doyle and is directed by Brendan Doyle. The play will be staged.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
Craanford parent and toddler group will meet in Craanford Community Hall on Thursday, November 22, at 10.30 a.m., €3 per family. For further info please call 087 610364.
TEXT ALERT SCHEME
Forms available from the parish office if you wish to join our local text alert scheme.
Bingo will be held Craanford Hall every Friday night at 8.30 p.m.
FINCH’S FITNESS
Finch’s Fitness classes continue in Craanford Sports Complex Mondays and Fridays at 9.15 a.m. Pilates from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
SPLIT-THE-POT
On November 9 the prize of €123 was won by Ciara O’Neill from Gorey, a regular bingo supporter. Congratulations, Ciara. The coordinating team for Friday, November 23, is Team 1: Ann Curran and Mairead Bass.
CHURCH NEWS
Mass Intentions: 10.30 a.m. Sunday, November 25: Seán Greene, Ballydarragh. John and Mary Ann Byrne, Clonamona.
Flowers for the church: Sincere thanks to all who contributed to our annual porch collection for the church flowers in support of Olive, Susanjane and Annie, who do such good work throughout the year. The amount contributed was €671. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Mass Cards: Parish Mass cards are available via Londis, Carnew Road, in the Vestry of Craanford Church after all Masses and via the parish office. The minimum Mass stipend recommended is €5 (including card).
GAA CLUB NEWS
LOTTO – jackpot €12,000. Numbers Drawn 7-17-18-30. No winner. Lucky-dip winners: Noel Kelly, MS MS c/o Cooney’s, Patrick Nolan c/o Billy Greene, Whitty and Doyle c/o Cooney’s. Seller’s prize: Brid Berney. 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.
The AGM season is nearly upon us, it’s your club so come and have your say. The adult AGM will be held in Monaseed hall on Sunday, December 9, at 6 p.m. all nominations and motions to be with club secretary by December 2 the underage AGM in the sports complex on Friday, November 23, at 8 p.m. while the camogie AGM will be held after this at 9 p.m. also in the sports complex. All nominations and motions should now have been submitted.
KilanerinBallyfad GAA CLUB NEWS
There was no jackpot winner in the lotto jackpot. But there were two match-three winners who get €100 each. The numbers were 3, 19, 22 and 27. The next two draws take place on November 19 and 30.
Both the floodlights and walking track lights are in operation at the clubhouse.
Well done to the organisers of the dinner dance and presentations to previous adult teams. Always a good night.
The club AGM took place last Friday. A report next week. The camogie AGM takes place in the Rock hall on Wednesday the 21st at 8.30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Both the under-20 hurling final replay, and the under-20 football quarter final were postponed.
A last reminder about the underage celebration and presentations which takes place in the Sports Hall on Sunday the 25th at 3 p.m. Doors open at 2.30 p.m. A great hour or two to acknowledge the efforts of the players and mentors. There is much to celebrate. Everyone welcome.
TIDY TOWNS
Kilanerin Tidy Towns had great success on Monday last at Wexford County Council annual Enviornment Awards Ceremony 2018. The Elms won the Best Presented Housing Estate – for the third time; North Wexford 2K Clean: Second Place Kilanerin Tidy Towns, Joint first Place Rathpierce; with Kilanerin Tidy Towns winning Best Overall Entry. Congratulations to all volunteers for their hard work which is much appreciated and admired.
KILANERIN CHURCH
Morning Mass Tuesday and Friday 9.30 a.m. Saturday 6.30 p.m. anniversary Mass James and Jenny Dixon Pallas and Myles and Annie Hempenstall Curragh and to pray for Martin Murphy Curragh.
WHIST
Top Score was Mary McCarthy. First lady was Alice Gibney, second lady was Sadie Mordaunt and half time lady was Nancy Forde. First gent was Betty Rose, second gent was Peg Byrne and half time gent was Pat Whelan. Student winner was Ross Bailey. Raffle winners were Meg Doyle, Michael Murphy and Marie Cushe. Everyone from whist would like to wish Peg Stafford a Speedy Recovery. Whist continues on Wednesday night at 8.30 p.m.
BALLYFAD CHURCH
Morning Mass Wednesday and Thursday 9.30 a.m. Saturday 7.30 p.m. anniversary Mass Cornelius and Dora Carroll Rathpierce and Larry Doyle Sunday 9 a.m. Eucharistic adoration on Wednesday 10 a.m. to midday.
FIREWOOD AUCTION – THANK YOU
Ballyfad Hall committee wish to thank all who supported their Firewood Auction. A special thank you to those who donated the timber, those who cut, split and delivered all the trailer loads. Thanks to Kilanerin Hall committee for the use of their premises and to auctioneer Jim Bushe. A total of €6,400 was raised, a very successful event despite the dreadful weather.
KILANERIN ICA
The winter outing is on Saturday, January 12, we are going to the Abbey Theatre to see Come from Away with dinner on the way home at Glenview hotel leaving Kilanerin at 9.30. Cost is €40 including bus and ticket to the show €25 deposit required by November 12 contact Leeann at 086 8980475 for more details.
Pilates is on Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Shamrock hall in Kilanerin €6 per class or eight classes for €45.
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
2019 sees Kilanerin Hall committee celebrate 30 years of Opportunity Knocks the committee would like to get in contact with winners over the past 29 years, whether you won the junior or senior section or the much sought after audience award, we would love to hear from you. If you have any photos from the earlier days we would love to have a look. Helen can be contacted at 087 6429291 BOWLS.
Kilanerin indoor bowls from 8.30 to 10.30 starting on Tuesday night in KCC Sports hall.
TaraHill REMEMBRANCE MASS
A beautiful Remembrance Mass for the deceased of the area was held in St Kevin’s church on Wednesday night, November 14. Thank you so much to Fr Flynn, all who took part in the Mass and helped out in any way. Also to Michelle, who so beautifully sang in the church, Our thoughts and prayers are with all the families at these difficult times. May they all rest in peace.
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
Tickets are still avaiable for the Tara Hill Community Alert/development draw. Prizes of €1,000 up for grabs. The draw will take place on December 2 in the taravale, ballymoney. All proceeds go towards the senior citizens Christmas party, and ongoing project work in Tara Hill. Tickets are available from Joe Roche, Christine Pidgeon, Elizabeth Mulligan, Trish O’Connor, Catherine Kinsella. Dessie Doyle and Dan Doyle. Your support would be greatly appreciated,
CAMOGIE AGM
The Castletown Liam Mellows camogie AGM is on Tuesday, November 20, at 8 p.m. in the clubhouse in Coolgreany. all welcome.
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