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CRAANFORD DRAMA
Congratulations to Craanford Drama and their supporting crew on their recent very successful production of ‘Cupid wore Skirts’. The funds raised were donated to the Craanford Community Centre. Sincere thanks for their generous donation which will help to maintain the centre to a high standard for the enjoyment of the entire community. Many thanks also to all those who helped in any way from donations of refreshments and spot prizes, to the ticket sellers and to those who helped in the cleaning and setting up of the centre each night. A huge thank you also to those who helped out every night with serving of refreshments Wishing you and your families a very Happy and peaceful Christmas and a Prosperous 2020. The Hall Committee.
FIRST RESPONDERS
Craanford-Monaseed first responders would like to invite new people to their team. Are you interested in been available to volunteer to respond to an occasional cardiac emergency in your area, and join a great group of local responders, To be a member you need do attend some training for basic life support, and then occasionally agree to respond to a call Due to our small population, our responders tend to be called individually to very few calls a year, but the group it self is available to respond 24 hours of most days of the year.
Our average call out rate is about one a month. It’s great for the locality to know that if they phone 999 with a cardiac emergency the local first responder group will automatically be called by the national ambulance service , and often can arrive to support you before the paramedics arrive. We always welcome new members and would love to hear from you. Please contact group co ordinator, Noeleen Kenny, 087 4104707 for further details or any of the other responders if interested.
PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP
The parent and Toddler Group will be meeting in Craanford Community Hall on Thursday morning, December 5, at 10.30 a.m. The next meeting will be December 12 and that will be the last meeting of Craanford Parent Toddler in 2019. The next one will be on January 16, 2020, and will proceed each fortnight after that date. €3 per family. For further information please call 087 6103624.
SPLIT-THE-POT
On November 15 the prize of €148 was won by Bernie Smith, Enniscorthy. Congratulations, Bernie. Thanks to James Doyle for organising the draw. The coordinating team for Friday, November 29, is Team 6: Anne Marie O’Sullivan and Oliver Murray.
CHURCH NEWS
MASS INTENTIONS – Saturday, November 30: Denis Doyle, Ballingarry Sunday, December 1: Philip McGovern, Glandoran. First Anniversary. Saturday, December 7: Patrick and Hannah Sullivan, Ballygullen. Sunday, December 8: Deceased Members of Whelan Family, Bannpark. Mogue Doyle, Island.
FOR DECEMBER IN CRAANFORD CHURCH – Church Readers: 6 p.m. Margot Sheehan 10.30 a.m. Brendan Doyle.
Eucharistic Ministers: 6 p.m. Margaret Doyle 10.30 a.m. Robert Hancock.
Christmas Mass Bouquet Cards: are now available via the parish office in Craanford Community Centre (Monday to Friday from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.) and from Doyle’s LONDIS, Gorey Road Cost is €5 (including card) while stocks last.
GAA NOTES
Sincere sympathies to the family of Paddy O’Connell, Coolinteggart on their recent bereavement.
Scór na nÓg – The table quiz event will take place in St Martin’s GAA Centre on Thursday, November 28, at 7.30 p.m. All entrants must be under-17 to compete in Scór na nÓg.
Lotto – jackpot €1,200. No winner. Numbers drawn were 6, 21, 27 and 29. Lucky-dip winners: Alia Murphy, Kevin Steadmond, Betty Shortle, John and Jacqueline Hogan and Jack Kenny. Seller’s prize: Mick Lyons. Next Week’s jackpot is €1,300.