Ballyduff
Finch’s fitness class runs in Ballyroebuck on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. and in Askamore on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. – €7 per class.
STARS IN THEIR EYES
Following the great success of last year’s event, Carnew Musical Society will again host Stars in their Eyes in St Brigid’s Hall, Carnew on Saturday, September 17. like Local Clubs and Groups in the area are again welcome to enter a contestant or contestants. If you would like to win €500 for your Group or Club, please contact Mandie at 087 – 2102878 as soon as possible.
GAA NOTES
A family fun day will be held in Ballyroebuck Pitch on Sunday, August 21. There will be lots of fun and games, including an under age blitz and a hurling final to name but a few. Also taking place will be the official opening of the extension and unveiling of the memorial plaque. Watch this space for more information.
MOBILE LIBRARY
The library will visit Ballyduff on Thursday, July 28, in the school car park.
PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
year and we will be looking for new members and to elect a new committee with Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer as main roles. See you all in September.
CLONEE LADIES FOOTBALL
Split-the-pot continues every Thursday – get your €2 in to have a chance to win.
Training continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. for u8-14, followed by under-16-adult at 7.30 p.m.
For anyone who shops in Tesco Gorey, we are currently one of the choices for your Blue Tokens, your vote would be greatly appreciated.
MONDAY MEETINGS
Ballyduff Development Group meet in the school car park on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. to work on our local area. If you can help in any way or have any ideas on how to add interest to our area please come along any evening that the group is gathering. We’re always delighted to see new faces. Thanks to everyone who supports Ballyduff Looking Beautiful.
LOCAL NOTES
grandchildren, friends.
GAA NEWS GAA LOTTO
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On Sunday, July 10, the Junior Hurlers took on Duffry Rovers and although this game was also played in dull, wet, windy conditions, they emerged victorious. Playing against the slope and the wind in the first half, our lads led by a single point, 0-6 to 0-5 at half-time. With the wind behind them, they went on to win comfortabley, 2-13 to 1-7 with the two goals coming from Matthew Dunne and Bryan Dwyer.
The Minor hurlers also won, beating neighbours Ferns by 1-14 to 1-10 on Tuesday the 12th JUly
The previous night, the U-6 hurlers took on Oulart-The Ballagh in a thrilling game. At the same time, the U-8s took on St. Martin’s in a very evenly matched encounter.
On Sunday last, July 17, the Junior B hurlers took on and beat Shamrocks. Playing with the benefit of the breeze in the first half, they lead by 1-8 to 0-3 at half-time, the goal coming from Bryan Dwyer seconds before the whistle for the break. The defence had more work to do in the second-half, with Seán Doran starring at fullback, but our lads still managed to stetch their lead to 1-14 to 0-6 by the end of the game. Team: Darren Millar, Pádraig Stafford, Seán Doran, Keith Swaine, Colin Hawkins, Peadar Lacey, Micheál Stafford, Garry Ennett, Robbie Donnelly, Bryan Dwyer, Michael Ivory, Ed Rowsome, Shay Gahan, Daire Turner, James Sweeney. Subs: James O Loughlin and Daire Walsh.
On Wednesday night, the 6th. of July, the U-10’s hosted the Craanford football team in Monageer and won well in a keenly contested game. Oisín Stafford and Seán Óg Gilbride were excellent and when Conor Martin moved from defence to attack, he scored 1-2.
CARDIAC SCREENING
Monageer/Boolavogue GAA club is hosting a cardiac screening day on Saturday, August 6, from 9.30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Screening can help prevent SADS–Sudden Adult Death Syndrome which kills two young people in Ireland each week. The cost of screening is €65 but is available free to Laya Medical Insurance holders. If you wish to be screened, please book online at amds.ie and use the code MONAGEER when booking.
CAMOGIE NEWS
The U-8s played four great games in a blitz on Saturday afternoon, beating Glynn-Barntown, Cushinstown and Gussarane before losing their final game to Kilrush-Askamore. Their star player was Ruby Flynn-Doyle who score three smashing goals.
FANTASTIC FORÓIGE!
Congratulations to the Boolavogue Foróige group who were awarded s Youth Citizenship award in City West Hotel in Dublin recently. Their hosting of the annual senior-citizens’ Christmas party was recognised for the organisation and planning it involved.
SUMMER DANCE CAMPS
On Monday, July 18, the first of the Summer Dance Camps organised by the Deirdre Furlong Scoil Rince began in Ferns Community Centre. The second camp will be held in Harney’s Ballyedmond and will start on Monday of next week, July 25. The camp starts at 10.30 a.m. each day of the week and finishes at 2 p.m. The camp activities include solo dances, céilí and figure dances as well as arts and crafts. The cost is €50 per child and €40 each for two children from the same family. For more details, please contact Deirdre on 0876487684.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD
The Ministers of the Word on duty next weekend in St. Cormac’s are Rosaleen Gahan at the Vigil Mass on Saturday night and Gaye Gahan at the 11 a.m. Mass in Sunday, July 24. On Saturday evening, July 23, Caroline Farrington is the Eucharistic minister on duty while Kathleen Kehoe will help distribute Holy Communion on Sunday morning.
Coolboy Juvenile GAA Club are holding a carwash on Saturday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to midday in Coolafancy Church car park – please come along and show your support.
MARRIAGE
Congratulations to Pádraig Doyle and Paula Molloy, Malton Park on their marriage.
To Owen Sheridan, Munny and Claudia Carroll, Tralee on their marriage.
GET WELL
Get well wishes go to Raymond Byrne, Main Street.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy is extended to Aisling Rosney, Donishal her family and relatives on the death of her mother Valarie O’Sullivan, Bray who died during the week and was buried on Tuesday in Bray.
To Jack Cosgrave, Croneyhorn his family and relatives on the death of his sister Dolly Connolly, Croneyhorn and formely of Churchtown, Dublin who died during the week and was buried on Friday in Tomacork cemetery.
BARBEQUE
There will be a barbecue on August 7 in Askamore Park at midday with bouncy castle, all proceeds towards Pieta House, all welcome to come along.
CPR DAY
Saturday, July 16, was National CPR day and the local first responders attended at Carnew mart, Candy’s and Londis Supermarket doing demonstrations in CPR, we would like as many people as possible to be able to do CPR in case of an emergency in sudden cardiac arrest or heart attack, if you would like to learn this vital skill please contact any of the group.
INDOOR MARKET
An indoor market takes place every Saturday in St Aidan’s Hall, Bunclody from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with lots of home baking, cakes, tarts, breads, jams, chutneys, veg, knit wear, crochet, jewellery, perfumes, soaps, all welcome to come along, tea and coffee served.
STARS IN THEIR EYES
Following the great success of last year’s event, Carnew Musical Society will again host Stars in their Eyes in St Brigid’s Hall, Carnew on Saturday, September 17. Local Clubs and Groups in the area are again welcome to enter a contestant or contestants. If you would like to win €500 for your Group or Club, please contact Mandie on 087 – 210 2878 as soon as possible.
VINTAGE CAR/TRACTOR RUN
Come join two eciting summer camps not to be missed at Carnew National School from July 25 to July 29, for age group 4-12 years from 9.30 a.m. to midday daily (Art Camp) and midday-1 p.m. (Activity Camp). Art in the morning (Painting/Sculpture/ Tye-Dye T-Shirts/Art and Science Projects and lots more, with art competition on the last day). Activity camp in the afternoon (Introduction to Tae-Kwon-Do, circuit training, exercise to music and lots more). Demonstration on the last day, with medals and certs. Join us for the Art Camp or Activity camp only or both. For Booking Contact Trish Murphy 087 6390370 for further information.