Monamolin
historians Marella Byrne and Davy Donohue, Saturday, July 29. Meeting at Ballyfad 2.30 p.m. Contact Mary Fortune at 087 7699742 to book a place or more details. To find out more about the society or to become a member please contact Damian at 085 7753772, email info@ oldkilnenor.com, or checkout oldkilnenor.com. To be added to the contact list to receive texts about upcoming talks and events please send your name and number. New members always welcome.
TIDY TOWNS.
Dancing at the crossroads in Noel Murphy’s Yard on Saturday, August 19, fun for all the family, Representatives of KIlanerin Tidy Towns will be calling to yur door in the coming weeks hoping for your support with our annual raffle which will be held on the night, thanks to our sponsors for the prizes. We wish to thank the people of the parish and surrounding area for their continued support in our efforts to Keep Kilanerin Beautiful and we hope you enjoy the fruits of our labour. Congratulations and well done to all the prize winners in the North Wexford 2K clean.
BALLYFAD CHURCH
Morning Mass Wednesday and Thursday 9.30 a.m. Saturday 7.30 p.m. anniversary Mass Paddy Murphy Sunday 9 a.m. eucharistic adoration on Wednesday 10 a.m. to midday
KILANERIN CHURCH
Morning Mass Tuesday and Friday 9.30 a.m. Saturday 6.30 p.m. anniversary Mass Jim Kavanagh Bolaney Sunday 11 a.m. Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday from after morning Mass to 9 p.m. No burials can take place on a Sunday. Burials on the other days – Funerals must arrive at cemetery gate by 2 p.m. which means the latest time a Funeral Mass may be celebrated is midday. For further information or any queries please contact Wexford County Council. Please note these rules do not apply to Marshalstown Cemetery.
BAPTISM
We welcome into the Christian family baby Siena Esmé Doran, who was baptised recently and we congratulate her parents.
CITIZENS INFORMATION
A mobile unit of the Citizens Information Service will be in the Market Square, Bunclody on Tuesday, July 25, and Wednesday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
PARISH NIGHT
Many thanks to all our sponsors, those who attended or supported the night and those who helped on the which was a great success.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Anna Kelly and Justin Doran on their recent marriage. Wishing them health and happiness for the future.
SCHOOL PROJECT
Folklore and local history material from Counties Wexford, Wicklow and Carlow have been uploaded to the National Folklore Collections free website duchas. ie the material is from schools collections which contains folklore material recorded by pupils between 1937 and 1939. It consists of more than half a million pages of handwritten stories and reports noted by some 50,000 primary school children across the 26 counties. Included in this material are many gems of local interest written by pupils from 11 to 14 years from Castledockrell NS, Marshalstown NS and Monart NS. It gives an interesting insight of the parish in times past and has the names of the children who wrote the stories and their teachers. The website is duchas.ie.
GAA lotto MarshalstownCastledockrell lotto results for Thursday, July 13. Winning numbers, 7, 7, 19, 23. No winner, Match-three winners, Eamonn Fitz c/o Séamus O’Toole and Geraldine Kenny. Each wins €50. Next week’s draw will be held in the Community Centre on Thursday, July 20. Next week’s jackpot will be €5,050. Thanks for your continued support.
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St Vincent de Paul
The annual summer appeal church gate collection will be taken up at all Masses in Monamolin on the week-end of July 22/23. Permit number 3141/17. Your continued generous support is very much appreciated and valued. Death
Sincere sympathy is extended to the Yeates family of Cull na Tear on the death of Clare’s husband Jimmy, who passed away in wexford General Hospital on Sunday, July 9, ,Funeral Mass took place in Monamolin on Wednesday, July 12, with burial after in Dublin, May he R, I,P.
Charity Bingo, The above takes place in the Crosses in Kilmuckridge every Thursday at 8 p.m.
Well Wishes
Get well wishes go to all the people of the area who are in hospital at the moment.
Stephen im off to India in the Morning. pot. Notes for the newsletter may be left into Emily in the office or emailed to craanfordlocalnews@ gmail.com.
RUN 5KM WITH RAY
Organised by Raymond Byrne, this fantastic event took place in blistering heat last Sunday, July 9. Despite the hot and humid conditions runners and walkers took to the course with great enthusiasm, enjoying the ice cold water along the route and wellearned snack on the finishing line. This was complimented with some scrumptious refreshments after cooling down and everyone was able to relax and enjoy the music. Well done to all who ran or walk and many thanks to everyone for their support. Thanks to Raymond for his trojan work in bringing such an event to the village. Winners of the raffle were Abbie Byrne, Noel Kennedy, Mary Bailey, Elisa Leacy and Denis Moynihan. Link of race results can be found on the run with Ray 5k Facebook page.
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 (school days only) 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 8.15-8.45 €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.
CRAANFORD 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. Ann’s pavlova was renowned and her family wish to present a perpetual cup to the winner of the best homemade pavlova presented on the day. Entries will be taken up to 2 p.m. on the day with an entry fee of €10.
All donations for bottle stall, bric-a-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.
The next committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 11, at 9 p.m.
Tickets for the grand raffle are currently on sale, with some great prizes on offer including vouchers and cash, anyone able to help sell tickets is asked to contact Liz Furlong.
CRAANFORD-MONASEED CARDIAC FIRST RESPONDERS.
Well done to CraanfordMonaseed Cardiac First Responders, who went live at the Run For Ray event on Sunday, July 9. After a year of hard work, meetings, organising, and training sessions, a group of local’s 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 en route to your home.
New members are always welcome, next training will be in September, if you wish to secure a place, or have any questions, contact group Noeleen Kenny 087 4104707 or Caroline Kavanagh 085 2443574.
CÚL CAMP IN CRAANFORD
Second camp is August 14 to August 18.
SYMPATHY
Sympathies to Angela Morris and family (Craanford NS) on the death of her brother in law Fr Fintan Morris. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
CLAY PIGEON SHOOT
Provisional date of Sunday, July 23, has now being changed; please note date will be rescheduled accordingly.
BINGO ON FRIDAYS
Bingo 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.
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Looking for a venue for your child’s birthday party? Why not consider the indoor complex in Craanford? Available to rent and protection from any weather mishaps.An ideal venue for indoor games etc call 086 8228686.
FINCH FITNESS
Keep fit classes in Craanford Sports Complex Mondays and Fridays at 9.15 a.m.
CRAANFORD SPLITTHE-POT JULY 9
The prize of €148 was won by Hannah Kilbride, a regular at the bingo. Congratulations, Hannah. The co-ordinating team for Friday, July 21, is Team 3: Catherine Cassidy, Ann Kenny Marks and Annette Kinsella.
CHURCH NEWS
Mass Intentions. 6 p.m. Saturday, July 22: Jack, Michael and Catherine Sheehan, Glandoran.
Recent deceased: Fr Fintan Morris CC Kiltealy.
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.
PATRONS
Craanford Patron will take place on Sunday, August 6, at 3 p.m. and the Rossminogue Patron will take place on Wednesday, August 23, at 7.30 p.m.
GAA LOTTERY
GAA lotto jackpot €11,300. Numbers drawn were 1, 15, 23 and 26. No winner. Lucky-dip winners Cormac Mulhall, Liam Nolan and Bernie Kavanagh c/o Billy Greene. Sellers prize Ml O’Loughlin. Next week’s jackpot is €11,400 Many thanks for your continued support. Lotto tickets available in Cooney Communications, Craanford, Donal’s, Main Street, Gorey, or any club member.
RESULTS
Well done to the under-14 camogie girls on their win over Blackwater while the junior camogie ladies had a win over Marshalstown, C/F 5-20 M/town 04; under-16 hurlers beat Castletown 9-16 to 2-07; under-14 hurlers were beaten by Blackwater on Saturday evening; Jnr A hurlers won by two points over Ballyhogue 1-13 1-11; Minor footballers drew with Blackwater in championship on Monday last CCG – 09 B/W 1-06; Jnr ladies camogie won match against St Martin’s last night score Craanford 4-18 St Martin’s – 07. Hard luck to the under-12s on July 11.
FIXTURES
July 11 – under-12 Hurlers V Oulart in Oulart at 7.30 p.m.; ladies camogie V St Martin’s in Piercestown at 7.30 p.m.; July 12 – under-16 hurlers V Rathgarogue at 7.30 p.m.; July 14 Jnr B Football V Clonee at 8 p.m.; July 16 Minor football V Ballyhogue in Bree at 11 a.m. and under-eights camogie blitz in Davidstown.