CraanfordMonaseed
QUIZ NIGHT
Please come along for a quiz night in aid of Monaseed Community Development Group in Nolan’s of Annagh on Friday, March 20, at 8 p.m. Quizmaster will be Davy Donohue. Table of four costs €40 to enter. Great prizes on the night.
ALDI RUGBY STICKERS
Craanford NS would like you to help them to collect as many stickers as you can if shopping in Aldi so they can reach their target to be in to win €50,000 It’s easy to take part shoppers simply collect one sticker with every €30 spent in store between January April 31 and 24. Log onto Aldi/PlayRugby for details.
‘DOWN MEMORY LANE’ BOOKS
The ‘ Down Memory Lane’ books that were printed a few years ago didn’t all sell after printing extra copies and were stored. A small number of them have been left down here in the parish office where you can pick up 116 pages of local history and connections for just €5.
ACTIVE RETIRED
Next meeting will be on Wednesday, March 18, at 2 p.m. (If there any changes to the meeting date, the members will be notified) The tea will be provided by Kathleen Kelly. A big thank you to Gardaí members Sergeant Yvonne Connelly and Gavin Cahill for their very interesting talk on home security and how to keep yourself safe.
BINGO – HELP NEEDED
Craanford Community centre are looking for helpers of a Friday night at bingo if you can help please contact Liz in 087 2317020.
SPLIT-THE-POT
On March 6 the prize of €147 was won by Margaret Doyle, who calls the numbers in the bingo. Congratulations, Margaret. Thanks to Ann Kenny Marks and Patricia Hancock, who organised the draw. The co-ordinating team for Friday, March 20, is Team 6: Anne Marie O’Sullivan and Oliver Murray.
CHURCH NEWS
Mass Intentions: Sunday, March 29: Eileen Doyle, Ballyowen Saturday, April 4: Patrick Finn, Ballygullen. Jane and Martin Murphy, Ballygullen Sunday, April 5: Jim and Peter Doran, Monbay.
Craanford Masses this week: Mon 6 p.m. Vigil of St Patrick. Tue 10.30 a.m. St Patrick’s Day. Wed/ Thursday 9.15 a.m.
Adoration: there will be no Adoration this week.
Supporting Cranford Parish If you would like to register to support Craanford parish please telephone Fr Richard at 087 6923280 to receive either a box of envelopes or the details you need to set up a Standing Order via your bank. Many thanks.
Visitation of the sick and Housebound We are anxious to visit those who cannot celebrate Mass with us due to illness, handicap or age. Arrangements to receive the sacraments at home can be made by calling Fr Richard or Fr Felix. Kindly notify us of parishioners who are housebound or hospitalised so they can be visited. We are always pleased also to receive invitations to visit your home or to give a house blessing. If you would like to add a name to the list please call 087 6923280.
GAA NEWS
Craanford Sports Complex extends a warm welcome to Junior Achievement Ireland, who will be visiting shortly with their school’s roadshow. JAI seeks To inspire and motivate young people to realise their potential by valuing education and understanding how to succeed in the world of work.
Congratulations to Una Sinnott, who captained the UCD Ag Science great Agri-food debating team on their brilliant success recently.
Strictly 2020 is up and running, a word of thanks to all our dancers who have being so generous with their commitment and time towards this project. Upcoming events include soccer tournament on March 22 and Poker classic on April 3, a fashion show and a variety show. Win a trolley full of groceries and a trailer full of logs are other upcoming fundraisers. Our strictly club dance night is on Friday, May 1, with the final V Carnew on Friday, May 8, On Sunday, March 22, a five a side soccer tournament will take place at 2 p.m. why not grab a few friends and take part. Contact 086 8228686.
In the current situation all players/mentors are requested to use their own water bottles and to practice a proper hand hygiene regime.
Well done to our Rackard league camogie team who had a good win over Monamolin during the week, well done to the team and managers.
We are so lucky to have the support of club GPO Séamus Byrne from Leinster GAA who works so well with the kids, hurling365 is a vital part of our club structure and with the support of the schools and coaches and parents, thanks to all #workingtogether
Hard luck to our adult men on their loss to Glynn in the first round of ACFL Well done to both the minor.
Intermediate ladies play Bunclody on St Patrick’s Day at 10.30 a.m. in Bunclody.
A County Coaching shed blitz for under-nines continues over the next few weekends, well done all and best of luck to our young hurlers and footballers, thanks to all the mentors and parents for your support #workingtogether.
Well done to club members on the Coláiste Bhríde team Sarah Doyle, Melissa Doran Saoirse Kenny and Hannah Redmond and team who played so well in the all-Ireland camogie schools final played on Saturday last, you did everyone proud.
Lotto – jackpot €2,800. No winners. Numbers drawn were 7, 8, 11 and 27. Lucky-dip winners: Robert Donnelly, Claire Redmond, Trish Doyle, Stevie Greene, Anne Murray. Seller’s prize: Trish Steadmond. Next week’s jackpot €2,900. Tickets in Cooney Communications, Donal’s Gorey, Cooney’s Hollyfort, Doyle’s Londis Carnew Road, John Bass Tyres, Gorey and Lamberts 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.
Hire the complex – Looking for a venue for your child’s birthday party why not consider the indoor complex in Craanford, available to rent, protection from any weather mishaps, an ideal venue for indoor games. Ring 086 8228686.