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CRAANFORD DRAMA NEWS
Audiences will be treated to a hilarious evening of comedy, as Craanford Drama take to the stage in Sam Cree’s Cupid Wore Skirts.
This three-act play follows the tribulations of widower Andrew Coulter’s love life. While undertaking a wager with his embittered sister-in-law, Andrew vows to find a wife and he places an advertisement in the personal ads. When three women accept Andrew’s proposal, he soon realises that his problems have only just begun and mayhem ensues. Suitable for all the family.
Performance Dates: Saturday and Sunday, November 9, and 10, Thursday and Saturday, November 14, and 16, and Sunday, November 17, at 8 p.m. nightly.
GOREY OSCARZ NIGHT
Gorey Oscarz Night is on Saturday, November 16, in Amber Springs Hotel in aid of St Aidan’s Services. Gorey – tickets now on sale.
CRAFT FAIR/INDOOR MARKET
Our annual craft fair and indoor market takes place on Sunday, November 17, in Craanford
Community Hall Doors open at 10 a.m. To book a table please phone 087 1330836 after 3 p.m. Special rates for students.
YOUNG AT HEART PARTY
Our Young At Heart Party takes place on Sunday, November 24 (Please note: This is a week earlier than usual) Anyone, who would like to attend are welcome to come along for afternoon tea, music and dancing.
SPLIT-THE-POT
On October 18 the prize of €152 was won by Joe Conway, Monaseed, whose entry was purchased in Cooney’s Pub. Congratulations, Joe. The co-ordinating team for Friday, November 1, is Team 2: Moira Kavanagh, Sarah McCormack and Sorcha Kenny.
CHURCH NEWS
Notice: First Communion dates in the parish for the coming year are as follows: Craanford: Saturday, May 2, 2020, at 11 a.m. Monaseed: Saturday, May 16, 2020, at 11 a.m.
Mass Intentions: Saturday, November 2: Mary Bolger (Months Mind) Sunday, October 3: Deceased Clergy, who served in Craanford Sunday, October 10: Deceased Benefactors of Craanford Parish Sunday, November 16: Mae Finn, Hollyfort.
Craanford Weekday Masses: Monday to Thursday at 9.15 a.m.
GAA NEWS
All using the dressing rooms at complex and at the pitch please leave in a tidy manner when finished. Check Facebook for details of all upcoming matches.
Many thanks to those who ‘slept out’ at the pitch in Craanford and in Wexford Park to support Focus Ireland Shine a light campaign. It was encouraging to hear the support at 4 a.m. from the party revellers to keep going and make a difference.
Massive congratulations to our under-20 hurlers who won their county final against a very physical Shamrocks side. The team performance ensured a much-deserved victory for all players and selectors and delight to the supporter’s present. Final score CF 5-15 SK 1-12. Well done to the panel of players and management of Niall Berney, Michael Lyons and Michael O’Loughlin.
Hard luck to our minor camogie players who lost out to Buffers Alley. A match against the Ibars to be fixed shortly is their next outing in their campaign.
Best of luck to our under-11 hurlers who play Myshall of Carlow in their ‘A final’ in Bunclody on Sunday morning.
Congratulations to Shane Kavanagh and Ciara lyng who got married – we wish you both a lifetime of happiness from All in Craanford Fr O’Regan’s GAA club.
Nursery is on every Saturday morning at 11 a.m. in Craanford Complex. We have loads of fun and games introducing children to GAA skills, making friends and learning team work. For ages: 3-6 years. New members are always welcome to come along and give it a try.
LOTTO – jackpot €15,800. ONE WINNER OF JACKPOT – Mary O’Neill, Annacurra. Numbers drawn were 3, 7, 10 and 13. Lucky-dip winners: Terry Drew, Trish O’Brien, Amber Kavanagh, Luke Lonergan and Martin Kenny. Seller’s prize: Leo Corcoran. Next week’s jackpot starts at €9,000.
Lotto tickets are available in Cooney Communications, Craanford, Donals Main Street Gorey, Cooney’s in Hollyfort, Doyle’s Londis on Carnew Road and Lamberts in Camolin 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.
BINGO
Bingo is held in Craanford hall every Friday night at 8.30 p.m. Bring a friend; enjoy a night out with a difference and who knows your luck could just be in. Nice money to be won every week.