Boolavogue
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Mrs Peg McDonald, Kilcloran, who passed away suddenly recently. Sincere sympathy is also extended to the family and friends of Mrs Sadie Kane, Coolbawn, Ferns who passed away during the week. May they rest in Peace.
CLONEE LADIES’ FOOTBALL
Our under-8/under-10/under-12 presentation night is on Friday, December 2, at 7 p.m.
‘12 YEARS A GROWIN’
Looking or a special present this Christmas? Why not gift someone special with a little book of local history. there are still some copies available of our most recent publication ‘12 Years A Growin’ for anyone who would like to purchase one. Jam
RURAL SOCIAL SCHEME
Fiona Byrne in Wexford Local Development is now accepting applications from local farmers who wish avail of the Rural Social Scheme. Successful applicants are entitled to earn over €200 per week on the scheme. For further information please contact Fiona at 053 9155800 or 087 057295. Fiona can also be contacted by email at fbyrne@wld.ie.
COLÁISTE AN ÁTHA
Coláiste an Átha, Kilmuckridge is holding an enrolment evening for incoming first year students today, Tuesday, November 29. Pupils from Boolavogue NS can be enrolled between 4.30 p.m. and 5.15 p.m. but if this time does not suit, they can enroll at their
The Ministers of the Word on duty next weekend in St Cormac’s are Rosaleen Gahan at the Vigil Mass on Saturday night and Liam Gahan at the 11 a.m. Mass in Sunday, December 4. On Saturday evening, December 3, Noeleen Hennessey is the Eucharistic minister on duty while Monica Gahan will help distribute Holy Communion on Sunday morning.
SOCCER NEWS
The Ladies’ team lost out to Tombrack by 0-2 on Sunday last despite putting on a great team performance. Tombrack can count themselves lucky that they did not have to share the points as our ladies struck the post at least twice. Michelle D’arcy was the player of the match.
The previous Sunday, they had been at home and beat visitors Ajax by 5-3. Lorraine Fortune found the net four times and Aoife Sutton added the other. Aoife Walsh was
Monageer-Boolavogue’s Coiste na nÓg are organising a special split-the-pot fundraiser for the Christmas season, called ‘Festive Fivers’. The total amount raised will be split between one lucky winner and Coiste na nÓg. Last year’s lucky winner receive more that €1,000. Special ‘Festive Fiver’ envelopes are available in local businesses and Coiste na nÓg committee members and coaches. The prize will be drawn on Sunday, December 18, in the Monageer Tavern at 9 p.m., nicely timed for Christmas.
There is a Poker night in Jack’s Tavern, Camolin this Friday, December 2, at 9 p.m.
Ferns camogie club’s annual Christmas Draw will take place on Sunday, December 11, in Ferns Community Centre, following a children’s Christmas disco from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission to disco. Tickets for the draw are currently on sale from any club member or on the night.
Ferns camogie club AGM will take place on Friday, December 9, in the GAA complex at 8 p.m. All welcome to attend. If interested in any position for the coming year contact Mary Cronin at 087 7497036.
BOWLING CLUB
Ferns Bowling Club would like to thank most sincerely Chieftain Bookmakers, William Plummer, Lodgewood Engineering, Askamore Orchard, Nolan’s Cois na hAbhainn, Peter Doyle and Bolger Bros. Hardware, whose generous sponsorship will help Ferns Bowling Club on their way to buy a set of new bowls for the club.
FERNS GAA
Lotto – Numbers drawn in the Ferns St Aidan’s GAA Club lottery last week were 12, 16, 29 and 31, and there was no jackpot winner. Lucky-dip winners were Johnny Sinnott, Paddy Doyle, Martina Rigley, and Martin Nolan. The jackpot will now be €14,200 for the next draw, to be held on Tues-
FIRST FRIDAY – This is next Friday, communion calls to the sick and housebound on Friday morning as usual.
ST VINCENT dE PAUL ANNUAL COLLECTION – This takes place in two week, on December 10/11 – all support greatly appreciated.
PRAYER GROUP MEETING – This is on Monday, December 5, at 7.30 p.m. in the parochial house.
FIRST RESPONDER GROUP
This new group is delighted to announce that they will be linked with the National Ambulance Service from next Thursday, December 1. They offer their thanks to everyone who helped them get up and running. They say that, to help them in an emergency it is important that people know their Eircode and so can direct the Responder Ambulance to their precise location of the emergency. The Eircode is the Postal Code for your house.
The AGM took place on Friday, November 25, at 8 p.m. in the complex. Details at a later date.
CAMOGIE CLUB AGM
Monageer-Boolavogue Camogie Club is holding their annual general meeting (AGM) on Friday, December 2, at 7: 30 in club house. Everybody welcome. There will be light refreshments served hope to see you all there.