Kilanerin/ Ballyfad
A coffee morning and raffle in aid of the NWSPCA will be held in the May Byrne Trust House, Coolgreany, on Friday, December 2.
The NWSPCA was set up in 1947 by a group of volunteers who saw the need to help stray and unwanted animals. It is with the goodwill and dedication of all volunteers, some of whom come from Coolgreany, that the society is still going strong. In the past year, a total of 306 puppies and dogs, and 375 kittens and cats have been rehomed.
Please come along and help us raise much needed funds that could save countless animals from lives of suffering.
GAA BINGO
Christmas Bingo takes place at 8 p.m. on Friday, December 2, in the Castletown Liam Mellows GAA clubhouse at Tomnahealy. Come along for a social and fun night to get into the Christmas Spirit – free admission.
There will be spot prizes plus tea or coffee and mince pies. Phone Orla for more info at 087 6706117.
BEARNA CHLÉ SCHOOL
Christmas Family Fun Day at St Patrick’s National School, Bearna Chlé, Johnstown on Sunday, December 4, from 11 a.m. On the day there will be music, home baking, handmade crafts, wreaths, bbq delights, tea or coffee and mince pies, face painting, nail art, pottery making, games and lots more. There are fantastic prizes for our Christmas raffle and you can enjoy a complimentary glass of mulled wine.
A celebration of the winter Solstice will take place in the May Byrne Trust House on a date in December to be arranged later, included will be Mulled Wine and a variety of Canopies and lots more to be enjoyed by all. Everyone will be welcome. Coolgreany Handball.
HANDBALL
Lotto this week is €8,000, tickets are available locally at €2, in Shorts, Coolgreany Post Office, O’Rafferty’s and Liam Clare. select any four correct numbers to win or share the big money, or select three correct numbers to win or share €500. Your support would be very much appreciated.
WHIST
First gent at last week’s whist was won by Seán Murphy; second gent was Bernie Walsh; third gent was Nancy Forde; half time gent was Micheál Murphy; first lady was Sadie Mordaunt second lady was Molly O’Toole; third lady was Bernie Kinsella and half time lady was Alice Gibney.
Sympathy to Ann Cowman on the death of her husband Seán last week, Best wishes for a speedy recovery to all the whist players who are in hospital at present.
FLOWER DEMONSTRATIONA
Gala Flower demonstration ‘The Holly, The Ivy and Some Bling’ by Margaret Woodbyrne takes place in the Shamrock Hall Kilanerin on Thursday, Decem- ber 8, at 8 p.m. Admission €10 which will include light refreshments.
All exhibits will be raffled. All proceeds go to help fund the Tour buses for Kilanerin National School.
BADMINTON
Badminton continues in the Community Centre on Monday and Thursday night 9.10 p.m.
CIRCUIT TRAINING
Circuit training with Cathal is on in the Sports Centre Kilanerin on Monday and Wednesday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. All levels of fitness welcome.
KILANERIN ICA
Yogalates with Bernadette continues in Kilanerin Hall at 7 p.m. on Tuesday night Cost is €5 per night Suitable for all ages and level of fitness.
Preparations are being made to go to the Pavilion Theatre to see ‘Minding Frankie’ by Maeve Binchy the Christmas party is set for December 10 in the Lavender Farm.
KILANERIN CHURCH
Morning Mass Tuesday 9.30 a.m. Saturday 7.30 p.m. anniversary Mass Luke Bergin Keogh, Gurteen and Tommy Green, Ballintlea Sunday 11 a.m. Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday from after morning Mass to 9 p.m. ending with Benediction at 8.45 p.m.
For the month of December Saturday evening Mass will be in Kilanerin.
BALLYFAD CHURCH
Morning Mass Wednesday 9.30 a.m. Sunday 9 a.m. Eucharistic adoration on Wednesday 10 a.m. to midday.
Saint Vincent De Paul will take up the Christmas Appeal Collection at all Masses on the weekend of December 3/4. St Vincent De Paul thank you for your generous support in the past and looks forward to your continued support in the future. All moneys collected will be used to relive financial stress locally. Permit No 475/16.
St Vincent De Paul is available to assist families who may be experiencing particualar financial distress especially in terms of basic nesessities. Contact us on our confidential helpline number 085 1159495.
COLÁISTE AN ÁTHA
The Enrolment Evening for incoming first year students at Coláiste an Átha, Kilmuckridge for September 2017 will take place on Tuesday, November 29, in the school. For your convenience the following times have been allocated for enrolment
4.30 p.m. to 5.15 p.m. – Kilmuckridge, Kilnamanagh, Boolavogue and Blackwater National Schools; 5.15 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Ballaghkeen, Oulart, Ballygarrett and Monamolin National Schools; 6 p.m. – For enrolments from other than the
Yoga classes take place each Wednesday from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Community Centre, also on Friday mornings 9.30.11 a.m. – for further info contact Sarah 086 3670551.
400 CLUB
Winners for November draw: €100 Pat and Anne Lacey, Barraglan; €50 Margaret Whelan, Ballinstraw; €20 each to Charlie Creane Kilpatrick Christine Dempsey, Oulart Post Office and Liz Murphy, Ferns.
BIRTHDAY WISHES
Happy birthday wishes go to Margaret Earle and Niamh Burke.
GAA CLUB NOTES
Club Draw – Congratulations to the November Club Development Draw winners: €400: Mark Lee, Clasheen (seller: Joe Hughes); €100: Michael Cousins, Monagrena (seller: Joe Hughes); €50 to the following: John Hamell, Snr. Ballygarron (seller: Mick Butler); Tom Walsh, Monbeg, Ballindaggin (seller: Joe Hughes) and Aidan O’Connor, Killincooley (seller: Fintan Farrell). The December draw will take place one-week earlier (Thursday, December 15) than
Christmas fairs take place in the Orphan Girl, Ballymoney on December 4, 11 and 18 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be over 35 fabulous craft and vintage stalls, plus tea and coffee etc., something for all the family. Admission is free in, with lots of parking. For info call 086 3664145.
YOGA CLASS
A yoga class is ongoing on Mondays at 7 p.m. in Ballymoney. A typical class will include yoga postures and movements synchronised with the breath. Relaxation and/or meditation practices are integral to the classes. For more information or to reserve a place, please contact Siobhán at 086 8199498.