Craanford/ Monaseed
‘UNDERPASS STRICTLY’
The stage is up and clothes are being sourced for the dance event of the year. The Dancers this year are working hard to perfect steps and routines before they compete against Clonee. Tripping the light fantastic will be James Hempenstall and Emma Ryan, Michael Doyle and Sorcha Kenny, Oliver Doran and Lorraine Doyle, Hugh Kenny and Kayla Smith, Patrick Kavanagh and Catriona Graham, Ciaran Kenny and Louise Redmond, Tom McCormack and Mary Louise Doyle, Paddy Doyle and Molly Tobin, Derek and Siobhán Finn. Many thanks to them for giving so generously of their time in support of this project.
Their dance night is on Saturday, October 15, in the Ashdown Park Hotel and your support for these dancers would be greatly appreciated. If you can help with hair or make up on the night please let us know.
CHURCH NEWS
aganza’ on Thursday, September 29, in the Ashdown Park Hotel (tickets available from the school at €10 each); table quiz in McGovern’s, Gorey on Thursday, October 6; Strictly Dancing on October 15 in the Ashdown Park Hotel; Craanford Drama group will present John B Keane’s ‘The Field’ in late Nov early December definitely one to see.
Craanford National School parents’ association AGM will be held on Monday, November 7, in Craanford Community centre at 8.30 p.m.
GAA LOTTO
Jackpot €7,100. Numbers drawn were 20, 21, 22 and 25. No winner. Lucky-dip winners: Martin Kavanagh, Helen McLoughlin and the Murray Family, Rossminogue. Sellers prize Anne Marie Smith. Next week’s jackpot is €7,200. 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 three luckydip winners. Weekly €10 Sellers prize for a completed €20 book.
YOUR NEWS
Items for the newsletter should be left into the Parochial House, Craanford or emailed to craanfordlocalnews@gmail.com before Wednesday evening. this Thursday in Patrick’s park at 7.30 p.m. v Glynn-Barntown. Thereafter it is Rackard league and secondary school games to keep us busy.
BADMINTON
Badminton is ongoing on Monday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Thursday night 9.10 p.m.
FIREWOOD
Ballyfad Hall committee are holding a Firewood Auction on the October Bank holiday weekend. Donations of firewood would be appreciated Contact Myles Carroll ar 086 0539069 or any committee member.
YOGALATES
Classes continue with Bernadette Colfer every Tuesday in Kilanerin Hall from seven to 8 p.m. suitable for all ages and level of fitness,
COFFEE MORNING
There will be a coffee morning on Friday, September 30, 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in Murphys Kilanerin. The Kilanerin ICA Tapestry will be on display. Excellent raffle prizes and crafts for sale.
CIRCUIT TRAINING
Circuit training with Cathal is ongoing in Kilanerin Sports Centre on Monday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Suitable for men and women of all ages and fitness levels. Cost is €5 per night. Contact Cathal at 086 0735398.
BALLYFAD NS
The parents’ association of Ballyfad NS would like to thank everyone who supported the Vintage Tractor Run in Ballyfad recently. The money raised from this will go towards outings for the Children of Ballyfad N.S. Thank you for your support.
BALLYFAD CHURCH