Ballygarrett
opened by Mr Paul Kehoe TDTo book a place please call 1800359359.
HORSESHOE CLUB
Congratulations to the Monageer horseshoe club on winning the first division league final on Saturday in the county field in ferns. It is an historic time for parish of Monageer for it’s club who won the second division league final in 2012 and for to go on and win the first division in as many years is unheard of. The Monageer team won a trilling final 5-4 against a gallant vinegar hill side. The historic winning Monageer team on the day were Brendan Earle (captain) Michael Sunderland, Walter Christopher, Mikie Sunderland, John Joe Byrne and Walter Dempsey. The club would like to thank the GAA club for their continuing use of their facilities for training and also the club jersey sponsor Breen Agri.
CHARITY DANCE
Charity dance in rathnure hall on Saturday, November 5, at 9.30 p.m. in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Music by Mick Comerford. Admission €10 including tea. This charity was set up in 2013 when the Bell family lost their son in a hit and run accident in America. the KBRT aims to alleviate the financial hardship of bereaved families repatriating the body or bodies of loved ones who have died abroad in sudden or tragic circumstances back to ireland. Since 2013 more than 207 irish families have been helped by the foundation.
There will also be a 5km walk/ run in enniscorthy sports hub, cherryorchard, enniscorthy on Sunday, November 6.
The walk will start at 10.30 a.m. and the runners at 10.45 a.m. there will be a donation bucket on the track. We would appreciate your support so come along and walk or run whatever it is that you do.
RENEWAL OF MARRIAGE VOWS
Our Pastoral Council has arranged that this special Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, November 6, in our local church at 10 a.m. It is hoped that many married couples will take part and renew their marriage vows. A text of the renewal will be provided and couples need only read it aloud from their places in church with the other couples taking part.
BALLYGARRETT GOLF SOCIETY.
A great turnout, a great day was had by all in the Mark Doyle of MD Building Contractors sponsored day in Coolattin GC. Thirty two members took part and we wish to thank Mark for sponsoring the day and supplying fantastic prizes. Paddy Sinnott found his Mojo and came in with a great score of 35 points playing off 9. Well done to Paddy and all our winners.
Overall Paddy Sinnott (9) 35 points. Category one. First Sarah Donnellan (5) 32 points. Second Jim Sugrue (11) 31 points. Third Pat Donnellan (8) 27 points on back nine. Category two: First Emmett Doyle (18) 30 points. Second John Downey (18) 29 points. Third John Wafer Jnr (25) 28 points on back nine. Front nine Pat Timmons 16 points. Back nine Gary Kinsella 16 points. Most improved golfer Joan Sinnott. Visitor’s prize Alan O’Connor.
Thanks again to Mark for sponsoring the day. We also held our end of year presentation prize giving, The most improved golfer of the year went to Stephen Smith, we are not sure if Stephen was the actual winner but we wait in the long grass for the bearded wonder.
Sponsors prizes. First John Sweeney (25) 28 points. Second Ned O’Connor (21) 27 points
The Martin Lacey club person of the year went to Paddy Sinnott, Paddy is a great help to the committee every year and is a deserving winner. The presentation was made by Martins wife Bernie and Jim O’Brien friend and sponsor.
The First Glass golfer of the year is presented to the most consistent golfer throughout the year, this year’s deserving winner was Eileen O’Brien. We wish to thank John Sweeney and First Glass for his generous sponsorship throughout the year.
We have our last outing of the year on Saturday, November 26, in Enniscorthy GC, the day is sponsored by Ned O’Connor Builders, this is our Christmas hamper outing and we look forward to a big turnout.
OPEN EVENING
Invitation to our Open Evening at Coláiste an Átha, Kilmuckridge.
The annual open evening will take place in the school on Thursday, October 27, from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. All fifth and sixth class pupils and their parents/guardians are especially welcome. Please come and take the time to meet some of the fantastic students who attend our school, to speak with our teachers and to view our beautiful school premises and buildings. Please visit our website colaisteanatha. ie for further information. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. We look forward to meeting with you on the night.
SVP
St Vincent De Paul is available to assist families who may be experiencing particular financial distress, especially in terms of basic necessities. Contact us on our confidential number: 085 1159495.
BALLYGARRETT 14 CLUB
Re-opened on Thursday, September 22, in the hall at 7.30 p.m. Tea, music, song, bingo. New members welcome
WEXFORD PARKINSON’S PATIENT CONFERENCE
Wexford Parkinson’s patient conference will be held in the Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford, on Sunday, November 6, from midday Lunch will be served. To book your place call 1800359359.
YOUTH CLUB
Our youth club re-opened on Friday, September 23, at 8 p.m.
All new and old members welcome. Come along and chill out after a hard week at school, great way to catch up with friends, play pool, soccer or just chill out Youth Club is open to all secondary school goers. Our first disco early October. Spread the word. For further details contact Eve at 087 8123979.
KILLENAGH WANDERERS SOCCER CLUB
Lotto Tickets on Sale each week from club and committee members at €2 each.
Congratulations to tonight’s winner of split-the-pot, Edward Kavanagh. Tonight’s prize was €371. Don’t forget envelopes are on sale in all outlets in the village. The light committee would like to thank everyone who has supported the draw to date. Draw takes place every Saturday night. St Patrick’s GAA lotto
No winner for the jackpot which was held on Monday, October 17. Last week’s winning numbers were: 14, 15, 17 and 25. No match-three numbers. €200 donated to the Senior Citizens.
WHIST DRIVE RESULTS
Results of Whist Drive held in hall on Friday night, October 21,
Gents first John; second Aidan Gahan; third Noel Carter; Ladies first Doris Doyle; second Arlene Dooley; third Anne Roche; Ladies Half Time Breda O’Connor Whist Drive every Friday night in the hall. All are welcome.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
The Wexford Branch of Syndrome Ireland are holding a church gate collection in Ballycanew on Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th. All money collected will stay in the Wexford branch and will be used to benefit all the members. A permit has been granted by An Garda Soichana. Your support will be greatly appreciated
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
Ballyoughter the Wexford Branch of Syndrome Ireland are holding a church Gate collection in Ballyoughter on Sunday the October 30 at Mass 9.45 a.m. All money collected will stay in the Wexford branch and will be used to benefit all the members. A permit has been granted by An Garda Soichana.Your support will be greatly appreciated.
FERNS BOWLING
Bowling is going great. Ferns have played between themselves for medals and trophies. The Christopher Trophy was won by Joe Murphy, John Francis and Charlie Christopher and presented by Fred Warren. We have been playing the Wexford League and it is going great. Ferns have beat Bree and Gorey and drew with Enniscorthy.
BLACKWATER MACRA CLUB NEWS
We are now taking New Club Member registration which cost from only €20 for new members joining but who are we. Blackwater Macra is a rural organisation for young people between the ages of 17-35 who are interested in getting involved in all sorts such as sports, travel, drama, debating, charity fundraisers to social events and much more you will be glad you joined kayaking and many other sports and social events coming up on the jampacked calendar Membership benefits include 15% off car insurance for young drivers, €50 FBD discount Voucher, 10% discount on selected Ballymaloe Cookery School courses and much more telephone 087 9585376 or message us on Facebook facebook.com/ blackwatermacraclub
NOTES
If you have anything you would like included in your local notes please contact Ann at 087 7433684 or email annkehoe@ yahoo.ie. remembered at Masses during the month of November starting on Wednesday, November 2.
Folklore and local history material from counties Wexford, Wicklow and Carlow have been uploaded to the National Folklore Collections free website duchas. ie the material is from schools collections which contains folklore material recorded by pupils between 1937 and 1939. It consists of more than half a million pages of handwritten stories and reports noted by some 50,000 primary school children across the 26 counties. Included in this material are many gems of local interest written by pupils from 11 to 14 years from Castledockrell NS, Marshalstown NS and Monart NS. It gives an interesting insight of the parish in times past and has the names of the children who wrote the stories and their teachers. The website is duchas.ie.
No jackpot winner for Thursday, October 20. Matchthree winner Patsy Morris wins €100. Next draw is in the community centre on Thursday, October 27. Thanks for your continued support.
STORYTELLING
The next session of Storytelling in Castledockrell Hall is on Thursday, November 17, at 8 p.m. There will be a raffle on the night. Teas served. This popular event guarantees a good nights entertainment. Come along and see for yourself.
SOCIAL DANCE
A social dance in aid of Castledockrell NS on October 30, from 9.30 p.m. to midnight in Dooleys Shed, Rathnure. Directions will be sign posted from Rackards of Killanne. Admission: Adults €5. Door prizes galore on the night. Teas/coffees, cakes and sandwiches served. For more information contact Cathy Cullen/Cat Fitzpatrick 087 2698549/087 6427460. Tickets also available from the school and Foley’s Shop.