Craanford/ Monaseed
Great reaction to our looking for acts for Lip Sync. Join up now for this innovative and fun way of supporting you local community. The council is looking for acts (of any number) to take part in Askamroe Lip Sync Battle. For further details or if you’d like to sign up, talk to Larry Butler at 087 2376879 or PJ Nolan at 087 9554198.
UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS – Primary School Children’s Quiz: next Friday night, November 11, at 7.30 p.m., teams of five €15.
Frocks and Cakes: Sunday, November 27, after mass in Askamore Hall. Style for under a tenner, and cakes.
Santa Dash: Sunday, December 4. Table quiz: Friday Sunday, December 9. Foroige Event in Askamore Hall: Sunday, December 11. Children’s Disco: Friday, December 16. Christmas Bucket collection – Gorey: Saturday, December 17. Carol Singing: Saturday, December 17. Sliabh Bhui Walk: St Stephen’s Day at noon. Walk: New Year’s Day at noon. Lip Sync Card Drive: Monday, January 9. Other events to be confirmed – watch this space.
KNIT, STITCH AND NATTER
The Knit, Stitch and Natter Group meet on Mondays at 7.30 p.m. in the new kitchen in Askamore Community Centre. For more information, contact Aileen at 087 2562953.
YOGA CLASSES
Yoga classes are continuing next Wednesday, November 9. Contact Siobhán Rice for further details at 0886 8199498. This style of yoga is a huge benefit to beginners, the elderly and those suffering from arthritis.
GUITAR CLASSES
Strumasong Guitar classes for children – Wednesdays in Askamore Activity Centre – details contact Jackie at 085 7028890.
PILATES FOR MEN
Finch’s class for men in Ballyroebuck Hall continues from Monday, November 14, at 9 p.m.
SOCIAL DANCING
Social dancing continues every Tuesday with Eddie O’Hanlon in Askamore Activity Centre, 8.30 p.m. Learn to dance in comfortable, sociable surroundings – €5 nightly.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Askamore Community Centre is available to host parties, celebrations, family events, chris-
Clonee dancers taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing grand final between Clonee and Craanford/Monaseed GAA clubs in aid of the Community Underpass Fund in the Amber Springs Hotel.
tenings and funerals in its newly refurbished hall. Centre must be booked for all such events, and this may be done by ringing Margaret at 087 7628839 or Paddy at 087 2310688.
FINCH’S FITNESS
Finch’s fitness class runs in Ballyroebuck on Monday evenings at seven and in Askamore on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. – €7 per class. Also Pilates class in Askamore 8.45 a.m. on Wednesdays will continue from Wednesday, November 16.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Carnew Musical Society’s forthcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof will open in St Brigid’s hall, Carnew on Monday, November 21, and will run till Saturday, November 26. Fiddler on the Roof with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Joseph Stein is one of the most popular and best loved musicals of all time and Carnew Musical Society are shaping up to do great justice to the beautiful music and gripping story by Bock of the Jewish people of Anetevka (Russia) set in the early 20th Century. There are almost 60 cast for this year’s production, working under the direction of: Michael Dunbar: Director, Lar Duffy: Musical Director and Choreographer: Graham Finnerty.
Priority Booking for Sponsors and Associates will open tomorrow, Wednesday, November 9. Carnew Musical Society would not be in a position to stage Musicals without the continued support of local businesses and patrons for their sponsorship and patronage. Sponsorship and Associate membership tickets are now available from all committee and cast members. If you have not already been approached for tickets and would like to purchase an Associate Membership ticket, sponsorship ticket, or place an advertisement in the programme, please contact 087 9323990 (this is not the booking number) before Wednesday, November 9.
Also to help finance the cost of the show, the society are running a raffle with fantastic prizes, first prize – Super Luxury Christmas Hamper (including Turkey) sponsored by CJ O’Loughlin and Co. plus €200 (Cash) sponsored by Ian Pearson (Orbital Fabrications) UK. Second prize – Beautiful Seoidin Necklace and matching bracelet sponsored by McGuire Jewellers, Gorey and third prize – €200 Home Heating Voucher sponsored by Ultima Oil, Carnew. Tickets are now available from all committee and Cast members and in Carnew Training and Development Centre at only €2 each or a book of three for €5.
KILRUSH/ASKAMORE GAA
Club lotto – There was no winner of the last draw. The numbers were 1, 19, 20 and 22. The next draw will take place on Tuesday, November 8, in the Thatch Bar, Ferns. The jackpot now stands at €13,600. Tickets can be purchased from any player/committee member or from any of the following places Coleman’s Tombrack, Sinnotts Bunclody, Jordans Village Codds, and Jim Byrnes Carnew
The club AGM will take place on Sunday, December 11, at 5 p.m. in the club house Ballyroebuck. Nomination and motions papers must be returned to John Foley Secretary before Sunday, November 27. If you have not received your nomination papers by now please contact John Foley.
CHURCH NEWS
FLOWERS FOR THE CHURCH – Sincere thanks to Olive Doyle and Anne Whitty who have been decorating the church each week. Thanks also to Susan Jane Nolan who assists when available. When possible they have been using flowers from their own and neighbours gardens. Thanks to all who donate such flowers.
When winter comes and flowers are no longer on display in our gardens we must buy them. To provide for this we will hold our annual collection on the door of the church on Saturday and Sunday, November 19 and 20. Your generous support for this work is greatly appreciated.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION – Pro Life Trust will hold a Church Gate Collection next weekend 12th and November 13 and would appreciate your support.
MINISTERS OF EUCHARIST – 6 p.m. Saturday, November 12, Dermot Kenny; 10.30 a.m. Sunday, November 13, Maeve Kavanagh
DOWN’S SYNDROME COLLECTION – Sincere thanks to all who contributed to last weekend’s Church Gate Collection taken up in aid of Down’s Syndrome, Wexford Branch. The total amount collected was: Craanford €245.80 and Monaseed €180 Your support is greatly appreciated.
MASS ON THE RADIO – Mass will be broadcast live on Southeast Radio from St Patrick’s, Craanford on November 27 at 10 a.m. (Please note: to facilitate this special occasion we will bring forward our Sunday Mass time by 30 minutes for that date)
INDOOR MARKET/CRAFT FAIR
There will be an indoor market and Craft Fair in Craanford Community Hall on Sunday, November 13, starting at 11 a.m. and running till 3 p.m.
There will be 40 tables on the day with everything from fresh veg, home baking, Christmas baking, knitting, toys, books, crochet, children’s toys and much, much, more. Teas available on the day. Come along and browse. Also free blood pressure check on the First Responders stand, which will be run by a fully qualified nurse. Should there be any concerns regarding your blood pressure she will have a quick chat in private with you.
YOUNG AT HEART
The Young at Heart Party will take place on December 4 this year. Watch this space.
SPLIT THE POT
On October 28 the prize of €244 was won by Rose Byrne, Camolin, a regular patron of Craanford Bingo. Support your local bingo. Congratulations, Rose. The co-ordinating team for Friday, November 11, is Team 7: Tommy Conroy, Liz Byrne and James Doyle.
DONATION THANKS
Sincere thanks to the anonymous donor, via the church, of €660 towards the Underpass Fund. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated.
UNDERPASS STRICTLY
The grand finale against Clonee GAA took place on the bank holiday Sunday evening to a packed and wonderful audience. Finalists under the guidance of Tara Anne Byrne saw dancers Michael Doyle and Sorcha Kenny, Hugh Kenny and Michaela Smyth, Ciaran Kenny and Louise Redmond, Tom McCormack and Mary Louise Doyle, Paddy Doyle and Molly Tobin represent Team Craanford on the night with the assistance of James Hempenstall and Emma Ryan, Ollie Doran and Lorraine Doyle, Patrick Kavanagh and Catriona Graham, Derek and Siobhán Finn. They certainly entertained and gave powerful performances. The dance off saw Ciaran and Louise and Molly and Paddy from Craanford compete against Joe and Anna and James and Helena from Clonee. Congratulations to James and Helena who emerged winners on the night.
Thanks to Hughie Doyle Furniture, and Gorey Foot Treatment clinic for sponsorship for the raffle, to all stewards, ticket sellers and to our dancers and to our compere Patrick Lennon and Brian McDonald for making the evening such as success. A particular word of thanks to Joanne O’Brien, Holly Kavanagh, Saints Hair and Beauty in Ferns and to His and Her’s hairdressers, The Avenue, Gorey for facilitating hair and make up for our dancers.
UNDERPASS FUNDRAISERS
Craanford Drama group will present John B Keane’s ‘The Field’ – Wednesday the 30th Nov, Thursday, December 1, Saturday, December 3 Sunday, December 4 – definitely one to see.
COOKERY DEMONSTRATION: Prepare for Christmas with writer and TV chef Catherine Fulvio of Ballyknocken House and Cookery School in the Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey on Wednesday, December 7. The evening commences with a cheese and wine reception from 7.30 p.m. The Cookery Demonstration starts at 8 p.m. Catherine will sign books on the evening and we hope to have local artisan producers from all over Wexford attending. They will be selling some lovely products. Tickets costing €15 will be available shortly. details from Veronica Dennehy at 086 3339356. An Underpass Committee fundraiser. Please support.
GAA CLUB NOTES
Our minor camogie team stood tall when needed to force a replay in their co semi-final encounter against Ibars following a tough match held in Monamolin at the weekend. Well done to all the panel and to team mentors John Doyle, Mick Curran, Richard Fleming, Pat O’Brien.
Parents can you ask kids to refrain from any loitering at the back of the stand.
The club’s underage AGM will be held in early December; the adult AGM is set for Sunday, December 11, at 6.30 p.m. in Monaseed hall.
Well done to seven of our former club players who played a football charity match in ballyroebuck on Sunday last lining out were Jimmy Whitty, Mick McGovern, Paul O’Brien, John O’Brien, Richard Doyle, Padge Doyle and Ger Doran. Kilrush had a commanding lead at half time but with a motivating team talk given by their mentor Duck Kenny the team came out meaning business and went on to draw level, well done guys, hope ye have all recovered by now.
LOTTO – jackpot €7,700. Numbers drawn were 5, 20, 21 and 29. No winner. Lucky-dip winners: Darren Lacey, c/o Gala, Carol Doyle, Ballinacoola, Mick Flynn c/o Bob. Sellers prize: James Byrne. Next week’s jackpot is €7,800. Thanks for your 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 one 30 for €2 and win big or be one of three lucky-dip winners. €100 added per week to rolling jackpot and €10 sellers prize for those selling full book of 20 tickets.
WINE TASTING
A charity wine tasting event will be held in Nolan’s of Annagh on Friday, November 11, at 8 p.m. Tickets at €12 are available in Nolan’s or from Deirdre at 087 9107157. The event is to raise funds for the Celtic Cross free primary school in India which was set up by Elaine Jones, and is run entirely through fundraising.