Craanford & Monaseed
PLAYSCHOOL
Craanford-Monaseed Playschool summer camp will take place on July 17 to July 21 (€50) and August 8 to August 11 (€40) Morning Club available for school and playschool children, this fantastic service ensures children are looked after in a safe environment and are walked to school – School children 8.158.45 €2, Playschool children 8.15-9.00 €3. ECCE Places also available fully equipped classroom, soft play room and outdoor play area. Contact Juanita 087 2523313 to book a place.
FIELD DAY
Craanford field day and vintage rally takes place on Sunday, July 16. The Great Pavlova Bake off will take place this year in memory of the late Ann Whitty, full details to follow.
Donations for bottle stall, brica-brac and cake stall can be left into Cooney communication any time between now and field day; into the hall on Saturday the 15th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., that evening after mass or on the morning of the field day or into parish office Wednesday and Thursday before field day.
Tickets for the raffle are currently on sale, anyone able to help sell tickets is asked to contact Liz Furlong.
FIRST RESPONDERS
What a great day for Craanford-Monaseed Cardiac First Responders went live at the Run For Ray event Sunday, July 9. After a year of hard work, meetings, organising, and training sessions, a group of local volunteers from CraanfordMonaseed are now linked into the National Ambulance Service. They support our community should someone experience chest pain, a stroke or collapse. Once 999 has been called these local volunteers will be quickly enroute to your home.
We started out with 18 volunteers, a couple needed to decline, and new members are always welcome. Next training will be in September, if you wish to secure a place, or have any questions, contact group CoOrdinator Noeleen Kenny, 087 4104707 or secretary Caroline Kavanagh, 085 2443574. We are also covering the Hollyfort area and could do with a few volunteers from there.
The sponsorship from local businesses has enabled us to go live and is very much appreciated, special thanks to J & K Autos Craanford, Craanford National school, Monaseed National School, Keith Bailey Haulage, Bailey Brothers Agri Contractors, Craanford parish, plus all anonymous donations and the generous Trudi Sinnott/ Gummerson family who kindly donated the AED.
SYMPATHY
Sympathies to the Sheehan family (Glandoran) and to the Kinsella/Morrissey families (Slievebawn/Island) on their recent bereavements
BEST OF LUCK
Our postman Larry Cullen is moving to a new route this September so on behalf of everyone, we all would like to wish him well and to thank him for the smile and greetings every day.
CONGRATULATIONS
Happy birthday to George Doyle, Ballydarragh, who celebrated his 80th birthday last weekend.
CLAY PIGEON SHOOT
Provisional date of Sunday, July 23, has now being changed; please note date will be re-fixed accordingly.
BINGO
bingo is played in Craanford Hall every Friday night at 8.30 p.m. Bring a friend; enjoy a night out with a difference and who knows your luck could just be in.
FINCH’S FITNESS
Keep fit classes in Craanford Sports Complex Mondays and Friday at 9.15 a.m., drop the kids to school and work out in a fun environment, all levels catered for. Get ready for the summer.
SPLIT-THE-POT
On June 23 the prize of €160 was won by David O’Neil, Gorey. Congratulations, David. The co-ordinating team for Friday, July 14, is Team 2: Moira Kavanagh and Sorcha Kenny.
CHURCH NEWS
Mass Intentions – 6 p.m. Saturday, July 15: Dorrie Finn, Ballygullen.
Adoration – There will be no adoration taking place for the months of July and August.
Craanford Daily Masses – Monday to Thursday at 9.15 a.m.
Church gate collection – Gorta Self Help Africa will hold a church gate collection on July 15 and 16.
Parish office Update – Craanford-Monaseed parish office is open each Wednesday and Thursday morning from 9.20 a.m. to 12.20 p.m. The office is located in Craanford Community Centre. Mass Cards are available and minimum mass stipend recommended is €5 (including card). There is also an opportunity to do the split-thepot. Notes for the newsletter may be left into Emily in the office or emailed to craanfordlocalnews@ gmail.com.
PATRONS
Craanford Patron will take place on Sunday, August 6, at 3 p.m., Rossminogue Patron will take place on Wednesday, August 23, and the Knockbrandon Patron will take place on Friday, July 14, at 7.30 p.m.
GAA NEWS
Lotto – jackpot €11,200. Numbers drawn were 4, 6, 14 and 18 No winner. Lucky-dip winners Ann Earl, Michael Doyle (Sadler), T... c/o Leo. Sellers prize Pat Kavanagh. Next week’s jackpot is €11,300. Many thanks for your continued support. lotto tickets available in Cooney Communications, Craanford, Donal’s, Main Street, Gorey, or from any club member.
Results – Minors had a practise hurling match against Naomh Eanna on Tuesday last and another match against Oylegate on Monday last, both games were tough competition. Under-14 camogie girls had a good win over Ferns on Wednesday last 7-03 to 3-01. Well done to the under-10 boys who won 3/3 games at Kent stainless steel tournament in Ferns last weekend. Jnr B footballers were narrowly beaten by Ferns while the under-14 footballers won against Marshalstown on a great score line of 6-07 to 1-07.
In prep for championship the Jnr A hurlers had a great practise match against Tara Rock; high scoring Craanford won 4-20 to 4-16. Jnr A hurlers were back playing championship against Ballyhogue, check Facebook for result. Jnr A camogie ladies played Marshalstown on Tuesday evening while the under-14 girls played Blackwater on Wednesday last, check Facebook for results.
Wedding – Best wishes to James Byrne and Laura Anderson and to Bob Flynn and Ann Marie O’Hagan on their forthcoming nuptials.
Cúl Camp in Craanford – Well done to all on a great week at Culcamps in Craanford, thanks to everyone who helped out in anyway. Next camp August 14 to August 18.