Ballygarrett

UNDERGAE GAA COACHING

Undergae GAA coaching for beginners to senior infants boys is on Tuesday nights at 6 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. in the Ballygarrett GAA hall.

All boys are welcome where they will be coached in a fun and enjoyable way on the skills of Gaelic games that helps to develop the health and social wellbeing of the child, and parents are asked to remain for duration of the session.

The youths skills and conditioning training also takes place on Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is open to all boys’ under-13, under-15 and under-17 teams. Activities will help youth players to prepare for the demands of Gaelic games.

For information on all coaching contact Valarie at 087 6289327.

BLOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in the Ballygarrett Réalt na Mara GAA Club blotto draw on November 4. The numbers picked were 11, 17, 18 and 20. The €20 lucky-dip winners were: Him and Jim; Pat Doyle; Paul McCormack; Paul and Alan; Kathleen Butler. Five Free Tickets Winner: Casey grandchildren. This week’s lotto jackpot is €5,700. Next draw is on November 11 in Parklands.

BRIDGE CLUB

Come play bridge in Seán Óg’s Kilmuckridge Bridge Club, Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge, Thursday mornings at 9.50 a.m. for a 10 a.m. start. No partner needed as we operate a joker system. We also play on Monday afternoons 2.20 p.m. for 2.30 p.m. start (trial for winter months), partner required. New members welcome.

Results from Monday, November 4. First: Maria Sheridan and Kathleen McDonnell. Second: Iris McMenamin and Mary-Pat Mullen.

Results from Thursday, November 11. Best Gross: Podge and Jo Ussher. first: Stella Walsh and Helen Cranfield. second: Margaret O’Connor and Hilda Ring.

WRITERS GROUP BOOK LAUNCH

Gorey Writers are launching their book ‘Taking Flight’ on Thursday, November 28, at 7 p.m. We welcome all to come to Gorey library for a great night of music readings and refreshments.

KILLENAGH WANDERERS AFC

Killenagh Wanderers AFC Kids Soccer Academy on every Saturday from midday to 1 p.m. For Girls and boys ages 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9years. Indoors and outdoors facilities. Registration €20 and €2 per training session. Please feel free to drop by on the day or contact Noel at 089 4299677.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL

The local St Vincent de Paul confidential helpline is 085 1159495.

LOCAL NOTES

If you have any items to be included in the Ballygarrett notes, please email jpp@iol.ie before 5 p.m. on Thursday or phone 087 872337560.