Coolgreany
GYMKHANA
Don’t forget to keep Sunday, August 21, free for the annual Johnstown/Coolgreany Gymkhana, which will take place in Coolgreany, with all the usual events, Pony and Horse Jumping starting at 10 a.m., Field day starting at 2 p.m., while the Dog Show is timed for 4 p.m.
The Gymkhana has always been a great source of revenue for both the church and Schools over many years, and your support for the Big Raffle and other events would be very much appreciated as usual. Tickets have been delivered to all of the houses in the Parish at present and it is hoped that a big effort will be put into selling them.
The success of the Raffle will be a major funding for the local school. The Gymkhana Booklet is being compiled by Coolgreany Parents on behalf of the local school.
The Committee need as many volunteers as possible to organise this event.
TIDY TOWNS
The Local Committee are appealing to everyone to keep up the good work of the last number of months in picking up rubbish and keeping the village tidy throughout the coming months and help in every way possible.
SYMPATHY
The local community extend their deepest sympathy to Betty McCarthy and family, Askinch on the death of Betty’s sister, Ellen Hanna Kinlough, Co Leitrim, whose burial took place in Kinlough Cemetery on last Monday. May She Rest in Peace.
Deepest sympathy is also extended to the Keyes family, Greystones, and the Lennon family, Coolgreany, on the death of Miriam Keyes (ne Lennon) whose funeral took place on last Thursday in Greystones.
WEDDINGS.
Congratulations to Patrick Bracken and Jenny McLoughlin, Johnstown who were married on last Saturday in St David’s Church Johnstown and held their reception in the Woodenbridge Hotel where a large attendance of family and guests joined with the happy couple for a great evening of entertainment.
Congratulations also to Carol Alexander Thomastown and Chris Gabyn who celebrated their Irish Wedding Reception with a very big gathering of Family, Friends and neighbours in the Woodenbridge Hotel on last Friday night. We send very good wishes to both couples.
INCH PARISH
The organising committee of Inch parish held another very successful table quiz in O’Rafferty’s Lounge on last Friday night where a large number of Tables participated and raised a good amount of funds for the Inch Parish, well done to the Clare Family Gurteen who were the outright winners on the night. The Committee extend the sincere thanks to the O’Rafferty Family for the use of their premises, and also all those who took part in the quiz and all others who helped to make the night a great success.
BIRTHDAYS
Birthday greetings to twins Kellie and Keith O’Rafferty, Coolgreany who celebrated their birthday last Thursday, August 4, Birthday greetings also to Ian Whitmore Jackson, Croghan View, who celebrated his fifth birthday last Sunday, August 7.
Congratulations also to Daniel Seán Kennedy, Askinch who celebrated his third Birthday on last Monday, August 8, Birthday wishes also to Michelle O’Toole, Fortchester and Frances McCarthy, Fortchester, who will celebrate their birthdays on Thursday, August 8.
The Mount St Benedict Patron will take place on Wednesday, August 10, at 7.30 p.m. It will be followed by a 1916 Commemoration.
COLLECTION THANKS
Friends of Gorey District Hospital wish to thank everyone in Craanford for the generous donation of €251.80 given in their recent Church Gate Collection.
FLOWER FESTIVAL
St John’s Church, Hollyfort is this year marking 200 years of worship with a Festival of Flowers from Thursday, August 18, (Opening Ceremony at 7.30 p.m.) to Sunday, August 21, (Closing Songs of Praise 7 p.m.) Open daily Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 12.00 to 6.30 p.m. For more information please call Noeleen Grannell at 086 3230561.
INDOOR MARKET
There is an Indoor Market and Craft Fair In Craanford Community Hall On Sunday, November 13, at 11 a.m. (after Mass). Start getting your crafts ready, e.g. Knitting, crochet, card making, etc. Anyone wishing to sell home baking or take orders for home made jams, Christmas Cakes, etc, this is the place. If you have books or toys no longer used in your home, get a table and sell them on. The list is endless, the choice is yours. Reduced table rate for T.Y.’s and school children. To book your table phone 087 1330836,087 2317020 or 086 8634520.
CHURCH NOTES
MINISTERS OF EUCHARIST – 6 p.m. Saturday, August 13: Dermot Kenny; 10.30 a.m. Sunday, August 14: Claire Hyland
CHURCH READERS FOR AUGUST – Saturday Vigil Mass: James Doyle. Sunday 10.30 a.m.: Eileen Doyustle
SPLIT THE POT
On July 29 the prize of €184 was won by Mary Curry, Camolin, a regular patron at the Bingo. Congratulations Mary. The co-ordinating team for Friday, August 12, is Team 2: Moira Kavanagh, Sarah McCormack and Sorcha Kenny.
FORD FESTIVAL
A weekend of family fun and entertainment will be held in Craanford over the weekend of Friday, August 26, to Sunday, August 28. Further information from Raymond Byrne.
HOLLYFORT PARISH FETE
Join us for our annual Dog Show at the Hollyfort Parish Fete on Saturday, August 20, in Hollyfort Old School at 4 p.m. Entry €3 per class.
GAA NEWS
Intermediates hurlers – last gasp defeat. The intermediate hurlers resumed their championship campaign when they played Oylegate-Glenbrien on Sat last and despite leading in injury time they suffered defeat by the cruellest of blows when Oylegate snatched a late goal to win. Final score Craanford 2-13 Oylegate-Glenbrien 1-18.
Thoughts now turn to Kilanerin in football on Sunday, August 7, in Monamolin at 12.30 p.m. and hurling against Monageer in Camolin on August 13. The junior B’s play St Pat’s in football on Monday, August 8, at home at 7.30 p.m. and will play Kilrush in Craanford on Friday, August 12, at 7.30 p.m. Well done to the under-14 camogie girls on their spirited performance in Ballygarrett on Sunday. Bann Gaels played football against Kilrush and won out on a score line BAllygarrett 2-06 Kilrush 2-04. They will now resume their hurling campaign against Gorey on Monday evening in a crucial decider.
Under-14 hurlers played Rapps in a high scoring game but came away defeated. C/F 4-10 Rapps 5-13. The minor hurlers Castle Craan Gaels played Ferns. Won well. Score 3-16 to 2-13. Well done to minor camogie on their win at the weekend and best of luck to under-10 and under-12 in minor tournament against Whitehall the junior camogie players will have to wait on their next championship match due to the success of the co senior panel at present as club player Una Sinnott is on both panels.
Congratulations to Catriona Murray who recently scored 2-9 with the Wexford Intermediate Ladies’ Football team against Louth. The team is now into the All-Ireland Quarter Finals on Sunday, August 14.
GAA LOTTO
Jackpot €5,900. Numbers drawn were 11, 17, 22 and 30. No winner. Lucky dip winners: Oliver Murray, Rossminogue and Geraldine Kavanagh. Next week’s jackpot is €6,100. 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 1-30 for €2 and win big or be one of two lucky dip winners.
YOUR NEWS
Items for the newsletter should be left into the Parochial House, Craanford or emailed to craanfordlocalnews@gmail.com before Wednesday evening.
There are a few vacancies on the Fás scheme in Kilanerin at present including secretarial. Applicants must be meet the Fás criteria and must have been unemployed for the past 12 months. CV’s can be left into the office at Kilanerin Hall before August 20.
GAA CLUB NOTES
Team of the week goes to the under-8 hurlers who beat Oulart in Kilanerin on Wed last. Not every team can claim that scalp in hurling. Mixed fortunes on the football field for your adult teams, the first team defeated Clongeen on Saturday night in Belfield while the second team suffered a defeat at the hands of Craanford. The hurlers are due to play Our Ladys Island in Oylegate in Saturday evening at 5.45 p.m. See fixtures in the paper or on wexfordgaa.ie. Early nights will be needed by the younger ages as fixtures continue during this week’s Cúl Camp. Specially after the girls u8+10 blitz held last Saturday.
Fixtures: Monday the 8h – under-16 hurlers in the Rock v Ballygarrett and under-12 football boys in Buffers Alley. Thurs 11th – Girls under-12 semi-final in Kilanerin at 7 p.m. + Boys under-14 football in Kilanerin v Sarsfields at 7.30 p.m. Fri 12th – under-10 boys football in Kilanerin v Bunclody at 7 p.m. Sat 13th – under-8 football in Kilanerin v Gorey at 11 a.m. Qtr/Semi final provisional dates are in for boys. Under-18 hurl on August 16 and football on August 23 (TBC). under-12 hurl on August 17 and football on 24th. under-16 football on August 29 and hurl on 10/September 11. under-14 hurl on September 3. Only a few games left in the season, so please support all parish teams.
TIDY TOWNS
Kilanerin Tidy towns are hosting Dancing at the Cross Roads on Saturday, August 13, at 6.30 p.m. in Noel Murphys Kilanerin with a barbecue Pig on the Spit, Junior disco Live Music with Los WexicaNumbers Late Disco. Admission €10 adults children €5 all proceeds to Kilanerin Tidy Towns All are welcome to come along and join us.
FIELD DAY
A review of Kilanerin field day takes place on Wednesday, August 10, at 8 p.m. in the Community Centre to discuss how the field day went. A battery drill is missing since the field day if any of the workers picked it up on the day could they let Pat Jones know.
BALLYFAD CHURCH
There is no morning mass this week, Saturday 7.30 p.m. Anniversary mass Kavanagh Family Tomcoyle and John Nash Borleigh Sunday 11 a.m. memorial mass Ellen Hanna Kinlough Leitrim (formerly Ellen O’Sullivan Baracurragh) Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
CE VACANCIES
There are a few CE vacancies in the Kilanerin area at present including a Community secretary for the Development association These are CE Sponsored positions for 19.5 hours per week Applicants must be in receipt of of DSP payment for at least one year Applications to admin@Kilanerin.com or can be dropped into the community office at Kilanerin Hall before August 20.
KILANERIN ICA
Well done to the ICA ladies who lauched the community tapestry at the Gaps Arts festival on Friday night last. It was completed over 10 months and depicts significant historical, cultural and sporting locations set in local scenery.