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The community was saddened to hear the death of John-John Hogan, Old Forest, Bunclody, who passed away on March 14. Sadly missed by his loving wife Antoinette, daughter May, mother Bridget, brothers and sisters, Charlie, Mary, Kathleen, Peadar, Ger, Martina, Shelly and Jimmy, parents-in-law, Paul and Una Murphy, extended family, neighbours, work colleagues and friends.
Funeral Mass took place on March 17, in the Most Holy Trinity Church, Bunclody, followed by burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery, Bunclody. May he rest in peace.
PARENT/CHILD GROUP
A parent and Child Group meetsevery Wednesday from 10 a.m. to midday in St Aidan’s Hall, Irish Street, Bunclody. Admission is €3 which includes tea or coffee/ Biscuit for the parents and juice/ fruit for the little people. For more information, please contact Marianne at 087 9026986. 9377160 or info@huntingtoncastle.com.
FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS
Festival of crafts and Demonstrations 2017, in Conjunction with Carlow County Council, will hold demonstrations of weaving, spinning, arts and crafts on Saturday, May 6, at the Weavers’ Cottages, Clonegal. Free Admission, donations accepted.
TAES SCHOOL OF DANCING
TAEs School of dancing is held every Wednesday night, in Conway’s function room from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Cost:€10 per person, no partner required. Come along and learn how to Jive, Waltz, Quick step etc. For more information, please contact Conway’s or Emma at 086 211244 or Terrina at 085 2290961.
SONG AND STORY
The house of song and Story will take place on Monday, April 17, in St Brigid’s Community Hall, Clonegal at 8 p.m. All are most welcome.
RELAXATION FOR TEENS
information, please contact Johanna at 086 1621546.
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
The community was saddened to hear the death of John-John Hogan, Old Forest, Bunclody, who passed away on March 14. Sadly missed by his loving wife Antoinette, daughter May, mother Bridget, brothers and sisters, Charlie, Mary, Kathleen, Peadar, Ger, Martina, Shelly and Jimmy, parents-in-law, Paul and Una Murphy, extended family, neighbours, work colleagues and friends. Funeral Mass took place on March 17, in the Most Holy Trinity Church, Bunclody, followed by burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery, Bunclody. May he rest in peace.
DAFFODIL DAY 2017
The local organisers of Daffodil Day 2017 would like thank you so much for supporting this annual event, local people came together to stop cancer by selling daffodils on the streets, as well as hosting events in their communities and workplace. Thank you once again for your hard work and fantastic support. Total funds raised in Cloughbawn was €630.
SPLIT-THE-POT
valuable service in our community, please contact Jeanne 087 2310915 or Gretta 087 9505722 for further details.
TABLE QUIZ
Wexford Academy dancers are holding a table quiz in Byrne’s Lounge, Bree on Thursday, April 13, at 9 p.m. in aid of their Costume Fund. All support appreciated.
COMMUNITY GAMES
The Community Games County Talent Competition for under-12s and under-16s takes place in Bree Hall on Saturday, May 13, Competitors from Bree, Davidstown and Cloughbawn parishes are invited to take part. Events are solo and group dancing, singing, music and drama. Entries must be with the area sec by April 28 Please check with the area sec Clare at 087 4151350 or the Community Games website under Resources/Rule Book of each event. The local Athletic Finals will take place on Thursday, May 11.
The parents’ council of Ballindaggin NS would like to thank all who supported the social dancing night in the Millrace Hotel last week. A great night was had by all and over €1,000 was raised for the building fund. Thanks again to everyone.
The numbers drawn last week were 5, 18, 24 and 30. Congratulations to jackpot winner Adrian Dunne c/o Lisa Frayne, who scooped the jackpot of €3,800 last week. No match three. Lucky-dip winners were Terry Barnes, Ann Walsh and Ann Murphy. The draw tonight (Tuesday. Apl. Fourth) is in Jordan’s, Ballindaggin. The jackpot is €1,500.
SOCIAL AND TEA
The monthly social and tea will be held in Rathanna Community Hall on Sunday night next April 9 with music by ‘Midnight Sound’. Admission €8.
TABLE QUIZ
The Duffry Rovers annual table quiz will be held in Ballindaggin Community Hall on Good Friday night, April 14, at 9.30 p.m. 100 general knowledge questions. Teams of four adults €40, students teams €20, includes tea and biscuits.
The proceeds of the night will go towards the underage 14 hurlers who are taking part in the Féile in June. The Féile will be held in counties Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny. Duffry Rovers will club will host a team from Co. Antrim during the games.
SYMPATHY
Castledockrell United AFC are holding a Benefit Night in aid of the players injury fund in Ballycarney Inn on Saturday, April 15, at 9 p.m. Raffle and door prizes on the night. Music by Stuart Anderson. Tickets at €5 each are available from all players and committee members.
LATE NED FENLON
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Ned Fenlon. May he rest in peace.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
First Holy Communion is in St Joseph’s Church, Marshalstown on Saturday, May 13, and in the Church of All Saints, Castledockrell on Sunday, May 14.
BAPTISM
We welcome into the Christian family baby Eamonn Pat Philip Harris-Wenman, who was baptised recently and we congratulate his parents.
STORYTELLING
Storytelling in Castledockrell Hall is on Thursday, April 20, at 8 p.m. There will be a raffle and refreshments served. Please come along and enjoy a good nights entertainment.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Margaret Leacy, family of the late William Conry and the family of the late John O’Gorman, who died recently. May they rest in peace.
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