Craanford/ Monaseed
This year there are two Film Courses in Coolgreany. The first is for children between the ages of nine and 12. The facilitators are called the Reelists. They are the same people as last year. Kevin O’Regan is the contact and his email is kevin-oregan@live.ie. The camp will run from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 25, to July 29 at Scoil Íosagáin, Coolgreany. The fee per child is €80.
There’s a separate camp for the teens which is being held in the May Byrne Trust House. The dates and times are the same. The course will be facilitated by Terence White and places are limited to 10. If we get a full complement of participants the price will be very affordable as we have received funding from the Arts department of Wexford County Council. Terence’s email address is whiteterence@hotmail.com.
COOLGREANY BARBECUE
The annual barbecue will take place this year on Sunday, June 19, and the Committee are hoping that the 1916 Stone will be ready o unveil on that evening.
EXAMS
We all send good wishes to all of the local Students who are about to start their Junior and Leaving Certificate examinations during the coming week, and we wish them all every success in the future.
GAA NEWS
CÚL CAMPS: This year there are two camps on offer in Craanford – see dates below – it is advisable to book online early to secure place and camps gearcheck kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.
First Camp: July 4 to July 8 Football, Hurling, camogie Diarmuid Byrne 087 9348089 €55 second (€45), third/4th (€40). Second Camp: August 15 to August 19 Football, Hurling, camogie Peter Hally 087 2280341 €55 second (€45), third/4th (€40)
MODEL COUNTY DRAW: Many thanks to all who sold or bought model county draw tickets and best of luck to all in the three draws. A word of appreciation to Martha Hogan for co-ordinating the tickets for the draw. Tickets can also be purchased online wexfordgaa.ie, please select Fr O’Regans Craanford from the drop down menu. Tickets for May draw are €20 and June draw €10.
CASH FOR CLUBS: This programme works directly through the Topaz Play or Park Loyalty platform. Clubs can register at playorpark.ie/cash-for-clubs (ROI) or playorpark.co.uk/cashfor-clubs (NI) and, once registered, members of the club and customers in their community can start to collect tokens using a Play or Park gametag which are available in-store or through the Topaz Play or Park app. You’ll receive one token once you spend €30/£20 or more on fuel purchases and once you have linked your gametag to your chosen club your tokens will be automatically allocated to your club.
Once a club has collected 2000 tokens, they will be automatically entered into an ‘everyone-wins’ draw: Grand prize Draw * first Club drawn will win €10,000 * 10 Clubs thereafter will win €5,000 and* 140 Clubs after this will receive €1,000 * All Clubs thereafter who meet the required token amount will receive €250. ‘Cash for Clubs’ will run for 12 weeks in total beginning Monday, May 16, and ending Sunday, August 7.
LOTTO; Jackpot €12,000. Numbers drawn 4, 14, 23 and 27. Winner is Mairead Dee, Knockamota. Congratulations Mairead. Lucky dip winners: Sarah McCormack, Mary Tobin and Amber Kavanagh. Next week’s jackpot is €12,000. Many thanks for your continued support. Lotto tickets available in Donal’s, Main Street, Gorey, Doyle’s Gala, Craanford or from any club member. lotto books can be collected from GALA and must be dropped back to GALA by 9 p.m. on Wed nights for inclusion. Pick any four numbers between one 30 for €2 and win big or be one of three lucky dip winners. Rollover jackpot rising weekly by €100, it currently stands at just over €4,000.
ACTION:Junior B’s recent scheduled match had to be called off as the other team failed to turn up. Well done to U 14 boys who played Ferns on Thursday night and had a resounding victory. Kilrush got the better of under-12 boys in their recent match. Intermediate footballers play Naomh Eanna in Championship in Belfield on Saturday evening at 7.30 p.m.
Well done to fellow Bann Gaels team member Michael Rowesome who will represent Wexford in Féile Hurling skills competition on June 11. Thanks to Derek and Richard for marking the pitches recently. A reminder to all using dressing rooms, please refrain from tapping the balls against the walls. Under-14 boys played Bunclody on Thursday evening. Thanks to all mentors across all age groups for all the time and commitment you give to your teams.
Well done to the under-14 camogie girls in their game against Naomh Na Mara during the week. It was an opportunity for all players to perform to their best. While we won the match, what was most encouraging was to see such a wonderful atmosphere between both sets of players, well done girls. Well done to the under-12 camogie girls on their win over Gorey on Tuesday night, well done girls.
Well done to club members who excelled in end of year academic and sporting awards ceremonies in both Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew, and Gorey Community School’s recently. Your performance’s both on and off the field are greatly admired, well done all.
Best of luck to all doing exams over the coming weeks.
UNDERPASS
Craanford Underpass Committee invites all to the opening of the Craanford Underpass on Sunday, June 19. Schedule as follows: Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Craanford at 10.30 a.m. celebrated by Bishop Denis Brennan. Procession to the Underpass entrance for blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Walk through the new Underpass to the Assembly Hall in St Patrick’s National School for speeches. Refreshments will be served afterwards. ‘One thing leads to another. Everything is connected.’
CHURCH NEWS
MINISTERS OF EUCHARIST: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 11: Olive Doyle; 10.30 a.m. Sunday, June 12: Mairead Bass
COLLECTION: Friends of Gorey District Hospital will take up their annual Church Gate collection after Masses on Sat 11th and Sunday, June 12. Please support.
SPLIT THE POT
On May 27 the prize of €294 was won by Molly Kavanagh of Ballyfad, a regular at the bingo. Congratulations Molly. The co-ordinating team for Friday, June 10, is Team 1: Miriam Doyle, Ann Curran and Mairead Bass.
Split the Pot has now been in operation for 15 weeks and we want to thank the 24 team members who, on a rota basis, organise the weekly draw at the Bingo. This is a wonderful example of co-operation and ensures that no one is unduly burdened. Many hands make light work. Thanks also to the venues which host our collection points: The Bingo in Craanford Community Centre, Doyle’s Gala Shop and Cooney’s Pub. All are all functioning very well and the support of these venues is greatly appreciated.
50% of the money received goes out in prizes. The remaining 50% has already added up to €4,517. This is a phenomenal result. Sincere thanks to all who have co-operated to bring about this success. It is having a very beneficial affect on the parish finances. Let us resolve to keep up the good work. The contributions via all collection points are recorded.
In relation to St Patrick’s School we decided to use the Split the Pot as an opportunity for parents to make a contribution to the Underpass. So far €863 profit has come in through the school in 13 weeks of contributions (there were two weeks of mid term break when no contributions came in). Therefore the average weekly profit via the school is €66. The total profit via the school will be donated to the Underpass Committee before the Christmas holidays.
We want to invite parents of children in the school to continue to use this means of supporting the Underpass. Some parents have suggested that it would be helpful to have the opportunity to continue contributing during the summer months when the school is closed. This can be done very simply by writing SCHOOL on the envelope and returning it via GALA. All support is very welcome.
GOLF CLASSIC
The 15th annual Coláiste Bhríde parents’ association golf classic takes place on Friday, June 10, in the beautiful surroundings of Coollattin Golf club. There are great prizes on offer. We look forward to meeting all our loyal supporters on the day and we thank them for their commitment to our school.
We would also like to thank all the businesses who continue to support us. Funds raised go towards extracurricular activities for our students including equestrian and rugby teams, study skills seminars, concert band, young scientist projects, foreign language exchanges to name but a few. The cost per team is €200 including entry fee and meal. Online timesheet is now open.
FIRST RESPONDER GROUP
Craanford Monaseed Community First Responder Group is a local voluntary group which is currently at the setting up stage. Our aim is to provide early CPR and AED in the home or community setting till the ambulance services arrive at the scene.
We will be alerted of local calls by the national ambulance services once they receive the ‘999’ or ‘112’ call from a caller within our catchment area. We also will attend calls of heart attack, chest pain and stroke.
Please contact Noeleen kenny 087 4104707 for more information. Next meeting of the group, Monday, June 13, at 8.45 p.m. in Craanford Community Hall. New members welcome.
REBECCA’S YOUTH AWARD
Congratulations to Rebecca Doran and Rachel Murtagh who were members of the winning team from Coláiste Bhríde who won ISPCC Shield Youth award 2016. The school was chosen as the winner following the final of the national competition at Vodafone’s Head Office recently. Coláiste Bhríde emerged as victorious winners following a nail-biting interview by panellists.
The ISPCC Shield Campaign Youth Award is a project award
First lady at last week’s whist was won by Peg Stafford; second lady was Dee Power; third lady was Jackine O’Halloran; half time lady was Rosari Gillick; first gent was Tess Enright; second gent was Nancy Forde; third gent was Pat Doyle and half time gent was Seamus Sweeney. Whist continues on Wednesday night at 8.30 p.m.
YOGALATES
The Yogalates classes with Bernadette Colfer will continue for the month of June in Kilanerin Hall on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. cost € 5. The June meeting will be held in Margaret Woodbyrne’s garden on Monday, June 13, at 7.30.
FILMAKING
Places are available on the Mobile Filmmaking Project, four Tuesday evenings in June (7th, 14th, 21st and 28th) in Ballythomas National School. Limited to 10 places Please phone Terence White to book a place. 083 4304067 or emailgapfestivalfilmproject@gmail.com.
GAA CLUB NOTES
Thanks to all who helped attend to the grounds last weekend. Still more to do. We must be the only folk around who wants the grass not to grow. See Tuesdays papers or wexfordgaa.ie/ fixtures to see if the adult hurlers travel next weekend.
The under-8 hurlers started their season in Rapparees last Saturday. The under-8 footballers are at home v Buffers on the 18th. The under-10 footballers are in Kilrush on the 17th. And the under-14 footballers are at home on the ninth to St Martin’s. On Tuesday seventh, the under-12s are in Shelmaliers.
The ladies/girls section are having a table quiz in Noels on Friday, June 10. €10 per person and lots of prizes. Please support. Remember to send in any outstanding membership fees. Also please remember to let your coaches know in advance if boy or girl will be away for games.