Ballygarrett
PATTERN DATES
Pattern in Donaghmore takes place on Sunday, July 31, at 7 p.m.Pattern in Ballygarrett is on Sunday, August 21, at 2.30 p.m.
BALLY G BASH
Excitement is building ahead of the Bally G Bash which takes place at the Ballygarrett GAA complex on Friday, August 5. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Four bands will play on the night including: local groups Haywire, Wild Turkeys, and Los Wexicanos; and Gorey live band Thunderbird. There’s also a barbecue. Tickets are just €5 and all proceeds go to Ballygarrett Tidy Towns. Right of admission reserved. Over-18s only.
Tickets now on sale in local shops from committee members or by contacting 087 9389288 or 087 7732206, or by emailing ballygarretttidytowns@gmail.com or see Ballygarrett Tidy Towns on Facebook. Please support as all money raised goes towards ongoing projects in the community.
BLOTTO
There was no jackpot winner in last week’s Ballygarrett GAA Club Blottery. The numbers picked were 4, 26, 27, and 30. The €20 lucky dip winners were: Marion Hayes; Lorraine McDonald; Fiona Cameron; Bernie Byrne; and Bridget Byrne. The five free tickets winner was Emma McDonald. This week’s jackpot rose to €6,400.
TEENAGE DISCO
A Teenage Disco will take place in Ballygarrett GAA Clubhouse on Friday, July 22. Event is fully Supervised, Over-12s only, €5. 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
CÚL CAMPS
Kellogg’s Cúl Camps will take place in Ballygarrett GAA Club from July 25 to July 29. You can register on-line or contact team mentor for details.
FUN BEACH WALK/RUN
A 5km Family Fun Beach Walk/ Run in aid of Ballygarrett Christmas Tree and Lights will take place on Sunday, July 31, on Old Bawn Beach at 12.30 p.m. Registration at 11.30 a.m. – Family €10. Directions: turn left at Clonevan Church coming from Ballygarrett and heading towards Kilmuckridge, approx 2km down the road. For further information contact 087 9854920 or 086 8047606.
COURTOWN 4K SWIM
The Courtown to Ballymoney 4k Swim takes place on July 24, starting at Courtown RNLI Station swimming north along the coast to the finishing point at Ballymoney North Beach. Starting at 11 a.m., the maximum swim time expected is 2.5 hours. All money raised on the day will go towards sending the Wexford Water Safety/Surf Lifesaving team to the World Championships in Holland in September. For more information, mail info@ courtown4kswim.com and check out courtown4kswim.com to find out more about other fundraisers.
SEÁN OG’S BRIDGE CLUB
Come play bridge every Monday night at the Upton Court Hotel at 7 p.m. sharp-bring a partner; there is bridge also on Thursday morning from 10.am, no partner needed as we have a joker system in operation all are welcome.
Results for Monday, July 4, to July first: Maria Sheridan and Kathleen McDonnell, second: Joe and Gwen Gilmore, third: Jo and Podge Ussher. Results for Thursday, July 7, to July first: Mary-Pat Mullen and Anne Kelly.