CraanfordMonaseed
DRESSING ROOMS
A public meeting chaired by Father Lawless was held on Wednesday, June 7, in Craanford Community Centre to discuss the new dressing rooms. A very thorough discussion was held with all points of view being expressed, as a result of this meeting it was decided.
James Doyle would meet with the architect with a view to reducing the building cost. A parish committee would be called to discuss a loan which would need diocesan approval. A finance committee of 11 was established. They are to meet in the next two weeks to come up with new ideas for fundraising.
A follow up meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 21, at 8.30 p.m. in Craanford Community Centre. A decision will then be made based on information gathered. We would really appreciate a large attendance on the night.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Craanford Active Retirement Association will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, June 21, in Craanford Community Centre at 2 p.m. The May Raffle was won by Bridie McDonald and Patty Gilbert. Tea for the June meeting will be hosted by Vera Williams and Kay Green. Anyone interested in joining our group will be very welcome.
CRAANFORD FIELD DAY
The annual field day is a wonderful opportunity for the comunity to come together and socialise, chat and support community projects.
Preparations have begun for this year’s event which will be held on July 16. Your field day needs new volunteers to help with house to house ticket sales before the day (Could you do a small area around your home?) and on the stalls. Please give it your consideration. Any help is appreciated.
The next meeting takes place on Tuesday next, June 13, at 9 p.m. in Craanford Community Centre. Please come along. We look forward to seeing you there.
FAMILY FUN RUN
There will be a family fun run/ walk 5km with Ray on Sunday, July 9 – get in some fitness now to prepare for a great fun event. All proceeds in aid of the Craanford Underpass.
SPLIT-THE-POT
On June 2 the prize of €174 was won by Molly Kavanagh. Congratulations, Molly. The co-ordinating team for Friday, June 16, is Team 6: Anne Marie O’Sullivan, Jacinta Donohoe and Oliver Murray.
CHURCH NEWS
Mass Intentions – 6 p.m. Saturday, June 17: James Doyle, Clonamona.
Adoration – This will be on Monday from after morning Mass till 12.45 p.m.
Craanford Daily Masses – Monday to Thursday at 9.15 a.m.
Pilgrimage to Knock – The annual Askamore pilgrimage to Knock takes place this year on Monday, July 3, to Tuesday, July 4. There are still a few seats available. For more details contact Mary Kenny, Ballyconran at 053 9426358 or 086 1541948.
Mass for Exam Success 2017 – Thanks to everyone for the wonderful involvement in this Mass last weekend; Theresa Kenny for organising the involvement of the young people; Mandy O’Callaghan and the choir for the music; William Conroy and Holly Kavanagh for giving us a report on World Youth Day. We continue to hold our exam candidate in prayer and affection as they go through this difficult time. Thank you to all that attended the coffee morning and Cake Sale afterwards to raise funds for the Community Centre. The amount raised was €745.
Church gate collection – Many thanks to all who donated to the church gate collection for Multiple Sclerosis recently, €157.59 was collected in Monaseed and €233.50 in Craanford.
GAA LOTTO
Jackpot €10,800.Numbers drawn were 1, 2, 5 and 25. No winner. Lucky-dip winners-Willie Poole, Aoibheann Kinsella, Stevie Greene. Sellers prize Michael Shortall. Next week’s jackpot is €10,900. Many thanks for your continued support. Lotto tickets available in Cooney Communications, Craanford, Donal’s, Main Street, Gorey, or from any club member.
FÉILE 2017
We extend a warm welcome to our new friends from Clonkill camogie club from Westmeath and Céide Lámh Dhearg Hurling Club from Armagh. Our visitors will arrive early on Friday afternoon in time for two hurling matches being played in Craanford on Friday evening while the camogie matches will be played in Gorey.
First matches in Craanford are at 5 p.m., Craanford hurlers V Mungret St Paul’s, while at 6 p.m. Craanford hurlers V Rathnure. In Gorey the girls will play Naomh Mhuire, Portmore form Armagh first at 5 p.m. and play Naomh Eanna at 6 p.m. A Féile parade will be held in Gorey on Friday evening at approx. 7.30 p.m. Our matches against our host visitors will both be played in Craanford on Saturday morning, camogie at 10.30 a.m. while hurlers will play at 11.15 a.m. The hurlers will play later on Saturday in Ferns while the camogie girls will need to travel to Clara outside Kilkenny for their match.
The pre-hurling Féile blitz was held on Saturday, June 3, in Craanford featuring Oulart, Oylegate, Craanford and Kilrush. It gave all teams great match time prior to competition. Let’s give our visitors the best experience and to take home memories of a great time in the Ford.
OTHER GAA ACTION
Our under-14 hurlers, while losing out to Fethard last week allowed their generosity of spirit to shine through. Following a whip around by Craanford under-14 Féile team they presented Fethard with €270 in donations in support of the Rory Whelan Fund. Thanks to all who supported this venture and to Eddie O’Sullivan, referee on the evening who generously donated his fee also. Rory, who is a member of the Fethard Féile team and is currently in Temple St Children’s Hospital is recovering from Guillain-Barre Syndrome. All associated with Craanford GAA wish him a speedy recovery.
Well done to the intermediates on a great win against a very strong Rapps side, goals win matches and it was great to see such a team effort in combining in a well-deserved victory finishing C/F 1-12 Rapps 0-12. Well done to the Jnr A hurlers who beat Duffry convincingly on a score line of C/F 2-19 Duffry 2-08. Intermediates had a good practise match against Éire Óg Greystones. Luke O’Tooles under-14 Féile team played our Féile team in a practise match in preparation for upcoming Féile on Wednesday last.