Boolavogue

This group meets at the community garden in Le Chéile Park every Tuesday morning from 10.30 a.m. approx. Everyone is more than welcome to join at any stage. Experience or knowledge of gardening not necessary. Contact Jackie at 086 2329865 for further details.

FINCH’S FITNESS

Pilates class in Askamore 8.45 a.m. on Wednesdays, followed weekly by fitness class at 10 a.m. Finch’s fitness class also runs in Ballyroebuck on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. For details, contact Finch at 086 8468165.

CARNEW MUSICAL SOCIETY

Carnew Musical Society will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an Anniversary Concert on Easter Sunday night, April 16, in St Brigid’s Hall commencing at 8 p.m. This is a once in a lifetime concert, which has brought over 50 past and present members together under the musical direction of Lar Duffy to perform what will be a wonderful and nostalgic trip down memory lane.

Many of those who have played principal roles with the society will be performing in the concert along with lots of familiar faces from choruses over the years. Choreographer for the past two shows, Graham Finnerty, will be taking on the role of directing the concert.

Tickets at a cost of €15 for Adults and €10 for Students are now available from Mrs Kennedy, Main Street Carnew, from Carnew Training and Development Centre or from any of the Carnew Musical Society Committee. Don’t miss this truly special event.

HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES

The Mass of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated in St Cormac’s church on Thursday, April 13, at 8 p.m. On Good Friday, the service will be at 3 p.m. with Stations of the Cross at 8 p.m. The Vigil Mass for Easter will start at 9 p.m. on Easter Saturday night with Masses on Easter Sunday morning at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

SKY DIVE FUNDRAISER

Monica Gahan, Ballyorley is hoping to raise money on behalf of YSPI – Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland by jumping out of a plane. He daughters Elaine and Anna are also going to make the leap to help raise funds for this worthy group. YSPI depend on donations to fund their work

The annual Poker Classic organised by Monageer-Boolavogue GAA and camogie clubs, will be held on Monageer Hall on Good Friday, April 14, starting at 8.30 p.m. Entry for players costs €20 and refreshments will be served throughout.

KIDS’ CLUB

There will be a Kids’ Club organised in Ferns Community Centre on Tuesday, April 11, from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. for children from five to 12 years of age. Activities will include games, art and crafts, Easter story and tasty snacks. For details, please contact Johanna at 086 1621546.

TIDY VILLAGE

Please remember that the Boolavogue Tidy Village group are organising a ‘Spring Clean’ in and around Boolavogue on Saturday, April 15. They would appreciate as much help as possible. Large strong rubbish bags as well as special ‘claws’ or ‘pickers’ will be provided for those involved. The group will be starting from St Cormac’s church at 2 p.m. on the 15th.

The group will also be holding their annual sponsored walk on Sunday, April 30. Cards for the sponsored walk are available from Lawless’ shop and any money raised will be used to help keep Boolavogue clean, tidy and beautiful.

GAA NEWS

Monageer-Boolavogue under-12 hurlers have started their season in winning style by emerging victorious in the final of the Rathnure Indoor Hurling Tournament. They gave a great performance on Tuesday, April 4, to beat Graiguenamagh of Kilkenny in the final. In a thrilling game, brilliant goalkeeping and staunch defending set them up to pick off super scores. They have also qualified for the final of the Craanford Indoor Tournament, beating St Pat’s in the quarter final and overcoming a very strongly fancied Marshalstown team to progress to the final.

MINISTERS OF THE WORD

On Holy Thursday, April 13, Bernie Flood are due to read is due to read at the Mass of the Lord’s supper at 8 p.m., while Gaye Gahan and Marie Barne will be reading at the Good Friday ceremonies at 3 p.m. Gaye Gahan is again reading at the Vigil Mass on Easter Saturday night as are Catherine Whelan, Caroline Farrington and Bernie Flood. On Easter Sunday morn-

On Tuesday, April 4, the men’s ‘A’ team were away to Tombrack and collected maximum points on a well deserved 2-1 win. ‘Roddy’ Doyle gave them an early lead, converting a penalty kick awarded when the on-form James Sweeney was taken down in the area. The match was halted for a long while shortly afterwards when the Tombrack keeper was injured and could not be moved till he received medical attention. The delay affected our lads and Tombrack snapped back with a great goal to level the game from a corner. In the second half, ‘Roddy’ shot from 25 yards out to score the winning goal. In an excellent team performance, Matthew Dunne was the ‘man-of-thematch’.

On Saturday the eighth. the under-11s were away to St Leonards and in a tight game, the sides were level 0-0 at the break. An own goal gave us the lead early in the second half and Alex Keegan doubled the lead shortly afterwards. St Leonards fought back to make the game 2-1 but Bobby Codd put the game out of their reach when he rounded the defence and shot to the top corner near the end of the game.

On Sunday last, the ladies’ team were at home to Cushinstown in the Gaynor cup semi-final and won, booking their place in the final against Ajax on Sunday, April 23, in St Joseph’s, Kilmuckridge. This means that for the third year in a row, they will play in the cup final.

300-1 CLUB

Congratulations to Aidan Kehoe, Glenbaun, who scooped the €150 top prize in the March 3001 club draw. The second prize, €50 went to Eugene and Siobhán O’Leary, Garrybritt while Willy and Mary Nolan, the Harrow, Niall and Bridget O’Loughlin, Ballycarrigeen, Dorothy and Walter Hall, Tomnaboley, and Des and Betty Doyle, Knocknasgeach won €25 prizes.

BOXING FOR SOCCER

St Cormac’s are still looking for volunteers who are willing to undergo a tough training regime for the ‘White Collar Boxing’ tournament between St Cormac’s and St Joseph’s. This tournament will take place on Saturday, October 21, and will feature 12 bouts. Full training will be given

Once again audiences for South Wicklow Drama Festival were treated to a wonderful feast of Drama which saw St Brigid’s Hall full to capacity on many of the nights. The festival was officially closed by Fr Joe Power PP, Kilrush and president of Kilrush Drama Group, but before that, the Ajudicator gave his final adjudication and results for what was an incredible nine nights with plays performed to an extremely high standard.

However, as it was a competition, someone had to win and the results for the 2017 South Wicklow Drama Festival were as follows.

CONFINED SECTION: First – Sillan Players with the Trappe Family; second – Take five with the Telephone Exchange; third – Lislea with Juno and the Paycock. Best Supporting Actress – Deirdre Coulter, Lislea. Best Supporting Actor – John Campbell, Lislea. Best Actress – Anne Garvey. Best Actor – David Clarke, Sillan. Best Director – Paddy Farrelly, Sillan

OPEN SECTION: yshall with Agnes of God; second – Bridge Drama with An Inspector Calls; third – Kilrush with Hedda Gabler. Best Supporting Actress – Anne Sheridan, Kilrush. Best Supporting Actor – Matt Furlong, Kilmuckridge. Best Actress – Kate Power, Bunclody. Best Actor – Paul Tobin, Bridge. Best Director – Kieran Tyrrell, Bunclody

Adjudicator Award 1 – Most challenging play – Tribes, Gorey. Adjudicator Award 2 – Most challenging play – The Telephone Exchange, Take five. Adjudicator Award three – Best Lighting, Eddie O’Brien, Gorey – Tribes

Best Comedy Performance (Jim Tighe Trophy) – Brendan Farrelly, Sillan. Magic Moment in Theatre (Pat Connaughton Award) – ‘LIAR’ – Bunclody. Audience Cup (Carnew Credit

Sunday, April 16, is Easter Sunday and no walk is scheduled. On Sunday, April 23, the walk will be at Lowbawn/Sugarloaf (Grade B, 14km, 3.5 hours) meeting in Tinahely at 10 a.m.

SYMPATHY

Sincere sympathy is extended to Michele Greene, Knocknalour, her family and relatives on the death of her mother Marie McKenna, Meath during the week.

GAA LOTTO

There was no winner of the GAA lotto numbers were 5, 11, 20 and 26, lucky dips were Sophie Kenny, c/o Aoife Doran. Tony Brennan, c/o Don Hyland. Ella, Drew and Millie Brennan. Cathrine Osborne, Kilcavan. The next draw was April 10 in the Lodge and the jackpot was €5,600.

BINGO

The next bingo is on Sunday, April 16, at 2.30 p.m., all welcome.

GET WELL

Get well wishes go to Eamonn O’Neill, Ballytarsna.

The senior room took a trip to Dublin on Thursday, March 30, They had a guided tour of Glasnevin Cemetery followed by a visit to Dublinia. They also visited the Dail where they had the opportunity to sit in the Seanad.

On Monday, April 3, the junior room visited Springmount Garden Centre where Olive kindly took the children through each area explaining everything to them.

We are busy preparing for Active Schools week from April 24 to April 28th when we will have cycling and cycling safety lessons in school. We will also be walking through Camolin woods.

First Holy Communion will take place on Sunday, April 30, at 10.15 a.m. in Clologue Church. Follow our blog on clologuens. scoilnet.ie.

LATE MARTIN MURPHY

Jenny Murphy, Clone Road, Ferns would like to thank everyone who called to help and support her on the death of her beloved husband Martin (formerly Tomadilly, Marshalstown). Thanks to all who sent flowers and cards. A special thanks to herr own family who travelled long distances to be with her. Thanks to the Murphy family for their help and support, to all her neighbours and friends in Clone road, to the doctors and staff in WGH, to Fr Paddy Cushen, Fr Richard Redmond and Fr Danny McDonald.

Month’s mind Mass in the Convent, Ferns on Friday evening, April 21, at 7 p.m. May he rest in peace.