Courtown& Ballygarrett
This will be a must for anyone with a general interest in gardens and garden restoration. Admission fee €5.
On Saturday, July 30, at 3 p.m., Thomas Pakenham, one of the world’s foremost tree experts, will revisit Huntington Castle as he discusses some superb trees and a number of the Irish champions in the grounds of the castle including hickory, oak and Siberian crab apple. Discover the scenic avenue with its amazing lime tree collection and the world famous Yew Walk. Enjoy the ‘Wilderness’ woodland paths which lead to the newly restored ornamental lakes. Admission fee €5.
TIDY VILLAGE MEETING
Clonegal Tidy Village Association will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, July 26, at 8 p.m. in St Brigid’s Hall, Clonegal.
ARDATTIN DEVELOPMENT GROUP
On Sunday, July 23, Ardattin Development are honouring Mim Gorman by naming the field in his memory. A granite stone will be placed at the entrance. There will be an opportunity to donate on the day towards the cost of the granite stone and to the upkeep of the field.
To finish off the year in style, Slaney Valley Community Games are holding a ‘Fun Day’ at 2.30 p.m. to mark Mim’s memory and to celebrate another successful year in Community Games.
Games that are planned will include three legged race, egg and spoon, sack race, water relays, team relays, etc. Also included, are a mammy and daddy three legged race and a family relay, to name a few. All ages are welcome.
Please bring spoon, potato and an old scarf or tie. Refreshments will be served in the hall. The emphasis of this day is on fun for all ages and abilities. See slaneyvalleycg.com for full details of the Fun Day. now available for all new groups who wish to avail of same. They refurbishing means a lot more space for meetings both downstairs, and also upstairs which has Projector Facilities and a White Board for Presentations, there is also beautiful new Kitchen facilities with lots of apace.
Anyone with new ideas for its use or want to know more about what’s available, please Contact Sarah at 087 7944252.
BALLYFAD PATRON.
Ballyfad was blessed with a beautiful sunny day for their annual patron which took place in the cemetery on last Sunday, where Rev Fr Denis Browne presided and blessed the graves and prayed for all members of the community who are buried in Ballyfad cemetery.
BIRTHDAYS.
Congratulations to Jack Robert Hughes Ballylacey, who celebrated his ninth birthday on last Sunday, July 16. Also birthday greetings to Nadine Roche Thomastown, who celebrated her birthday on last Monday, July 17.
HANDBALL.
There was no winner of the lottery this past week, the jackpot currently stands at €11,200, lotto would tickets are available locally at €2, in Shorts, Coolgreany post office, O’Rafferty’s and Liam Clare Select any four correct numbers to win or share the big money, select three correct numbers to win or share €500. Your support is very much appreciated by the club. Church, where the Rosary will be recited on the 13th of each month, May to October, at 3 p.m. The Rosary is also recited in Davidstown Parish Church on the 13th of each month at 3 p.m.
PATRON
The patron takes place in Davidstown on Saturday, August 5, at 6.30 p.m. which will be followed by field evening.
GAA
Davidstown-Courtnacuddy camogie and ladies’ football club have tickets at €10 each for race meeting in Wexford Racecourse on July 28 (ladies evening). This is Wexford LGFA fundraiser. If anyone would like to buy a ticket or sell a few please contact Tommy Kelly or any member of the club.
HOLY HOUR
A Holy Hour with Exposition of Blessed Sacrament will take place in Courtnacuddy Church on Sunday, August 13, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Holy Hour will take place every second Sunday of each month. start just outside Ferns GAA Clubhouse and finish back in the clubhouse taking in a lap of ‘The Stump Lane’. The run/walk will be timed and refreshments will be served afterwards. Entry fee is €10. There are cash prizes for first, second and third man and woman. Prize for first mother and daughter across the line. Prize for first father and son across the line. Please support – further information contact 086 8276661.
RÉALT NA MARA GAA CLUB NOTES.
The summer camp takes place on July 24 – check out gaa.ie for details and to book in. There has been a big uptake of boys and girls so far, so get signed up and enjoy the fun.
The intermediate hurlers had a good win against Ballymurn last week to reclaim the Séamus Doyle cup, well done to players and management and thanks to all who helped out in the complex afterwards. Thanks to Ballymurn for a sporting game and good luck to them in the championship.
Hard luck to Cormac Moore and Cathal Dundar, who played for Wexford in the Leinster under-21 hurling final last week. It was a great achievement for the club to have two representatives on a Leinster final team, well done lads and best of luck to Cathal and the Wexford hurlers, next Sunday in cork.
All our u-age teams are competing in their respective competitions to keep updated with their progress check out our Facebook page.
Congratulations to Patty Casey, who celebrated her birthday with all her family and friends in the clubhouse recently. The clubhouse is available for parties functions etc contact Bernie 087 9389288.
RESULTS
There was no winner of the lotto jackpot numbers drawn were 1, 9, 18 and 23. Two matched three numbers – May McGuiness and Maureen Willoughby.
The next jackpot draw will take place in the Park Land Bar in Ardamine on July 26. The lotto jackpot now stands at €3,900. Why not try your luck. Tickets are two euros and can be obtained in the Riverchapel/Courtown area.
WHIST DRIVE RESULTS
Ladies’ section. First Alice Gibney – second Florance Kavanagh – half time by Bernie Kinsella.
Gents’ section. First Peg Byrne – second Noel Carter half time by Francis Sinnott and Isaac Connolly.
Whist drive takes place every Thursday evening at 8.30 p.m. in the Riverchapel Community Centre. All are made most welcome.
ACTIVITIES
The following activities take place in the Riverchapel Community Centre: Line Dancing every Tuesday night from 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Should you wish to learn Line Dancing contact Geraldine at 086 3958667. Tae Kwon Do: These classes take place every Wednesday and Fridays at 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. also from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Contact Tom at 086 3862020 for further information. Self Defence: These classes take place every Wednesday night from 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Why not join these classes and learn how to protect yourself. For further information about the self defence classes please phone Dave at 087 6344710. Riverchapel Response Unit takes place at the end month in the Community Centre These are very important classes which will help you to save somebody’s life. To learn more about these classes why not phone Niamh at 087 6025147.
BIBLE CLUB SUMMER CAMP
This summer camp will be taking place for three weeks in the Riverchapel Community Centre from July 17 to August 4. To join this summer camp please phone Matthew at 083 1270026.
BIBLE SERVICE
This bible service which was taking place on Sunday mornings will be closed till Sunday, August 27.
ADAMINE FÊTE
Ardamine Church of Ireland will be holding their yearly Fête in the Riverchapel Community Centre on Wednesday, July 26, from 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Why not come along as there are many raffle prizes to be won on the night.