Coolgreany
MACRA NA FEIRME
Wicklow Macra Na Feirme are hosting a barn dance in Kinsella’s shed the Rock Gorey on Saturday night, October 14. Marty Mone is the band playing on the night there will also be a barbecue Tickets cost €20 and can be bought from Jenny at 087 4482601, Sarah at 087 9314592, Helen at 087 9003384 or Katriona at 085 1535678. Or find us on face book on Wicklow Macra Na Feirme. This is a night not to be missed, everyone welcome.
THRESHING/VINTAGE
A Threshing Vintage and Fun Day will be held at Tommy Tutty’s Farm Glenogue, Ballyfad on Sunday, October 22, starting at 2 p.m., with all proceeds being shared between Inch Parish Church and Ballyfad School. There will be fun activities, Toy Exhibition, Live Dancing, brica-brac, Plant and Cake Sale, refreshments served, and a big raffle on the day. The organising committee are appealing for as much support as possible for two very worthy causes.
90TH BIRTHDAY
Congratulations to our local Curate, Canon John Piert, St David’s Johnstown, who celebrates his 90th Birthday on Wednesday, October 11. Last Thursday night a very large group of parish members assembled at St David’s Church Johnstown for a Special Mass, and then went to Arus Lorcáin Arklow for beautiful refreshments organised by the ladies committee, where a great night was had by all.
BIRTHDAYS
Special Congratulations to Mary McCarthy, Gurteen, who celebrated a big birthday with her family last Saturday night. As Mary is now out in Fatima with some of her close friends we all hope she has an enjoyable break and we wish her safe travelling.
We send birthday greetings also to Lisa O’Rafferty, Knockgreany, who celebrated her birthday last Wednesday.
RUBBISH
Recycling Bins at Ballyfad School are being used as dump bins at present, as a television and other electrical goods have been dumped alongside the recycling bins, and people have been observed traveling from outside the Co Border to dump there, people are asked to refrain from dumping rubbish in the area.
HANDBALL
Coolgreany Handball lotto now stands at €2,100. Tickets are available locally at €2 in Jim Shorts, Coolgreany post office, O’Rafferty’s and Liam Clare. A new prize format is now in now in place, with no match 3’s, No Bonus Numbers, instead there is now seven lucky Dips worth €30 each, and one sellers prize. Congratulations to Mary Clare Gurteen, who won €30 on a lucky dip. Your support is very much appreciated by the club. family. Call 087 6103624 for further details.
LEARN TO DANCE
Interested in learning to Jive, Waltz or Quick Step? social dancing classes have commenced on Tuesdays in Monaseed Hall at 8 p.m. And Wednesdays at 8 p.m. in Camolin Parish Hall. Beginners and advanced all welcome. Contact Aileen at 086 8469443 for further details.
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
A variety night featuring local talent in aid of the sports complex will be held in the Ashdown Park Hotel on Friday, November 3, at 8 p.m. A great night’s entertainment will be guaranteed.
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.
CIRCUIT CLASSES
Circuit classes are now on every Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in Craanford National School gym. FIRST CLASS IS free All levels of fitness men and women welcome. Queries to 087 2414517.
FINCH FITNESS
Keep fit classes in Craanford Sports Complex Mondays and Fridays at 9.15 a.m. Followed by pilates from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
SPLIT-THE-POT
On September 29 the prize of €158 was won by Una Doyle of Huntington, who purchased her entry in St Patrick’s School. Congratulations Una the co-ordinating team for Friday, October 20, is Team 7: Liz Byrne and James Doyle.
CHURCH NEWS
Mass Intentions – 6 p.m. Saturday, October 14: Pat O’Sullivan, Motabower, Anne O’Neill and Jim and Margaret O’Neill, Glentubber.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – This will take place on Monday, October 9, in St Patrick’s Church Craanford from 9.45 a.m. to 11.45 a.m.
Craanford Daily Masses – There will be no daily Masses this coming week.
October Readers in Craanford: 6 p.m. Annette Kinsella and 10.30 a.m. Jacinta Donohoe.
October Ministers of Eucharist in Craanford: 6 p.m. Lena Greene and 10.30 a.m. Colette Doyle.
Advance Notice – First Communion dates in the parish for the coming year are as follows: Craanford-Saturday, May 5, at 11 a.m. And Monaseed-Saturday, May 12, at 11 a.m.
Confirmation dates in the parish are as follows: Monaseed March 6 at 11 a.m. And Craanford March 6 at 2 p.m. (Both Confirmation Services take place in Craanford Church)
Baptism – Congratulations to the family and friends of Emma Brid Byrne of Banntown, who was received into the church last weekend.
Stamps – A reminder to please keep any used stamps and put them in the boxes in the porch of the church in Craanford and Monaseed. They all go to the St Patrick’s Missions Kiltegan and are an invaluable source of income for the missions. If people could leave a little surround on the stamps it would be much appreciated.
Parish office – 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-the-pot. Notes for the newsletter may be left into Emily in the office; emailed to craanfordlocalnews@gmail.com or call the office at 087 3633965.
GAA LOTTO
Jackpot €12,000. Numbers drawn were 7, 13, 15 and 26. No winner. Lucky-dip winners: David Cush, Mark Joyce c/o Kerry Foods and Sarah, Kerri and Siobhán. Sellers prize William Doyle. The lotto jackpot will remain at €12,000 till it is won. Many thanks for your continued support. Lotto tickets available in Cooney Communications, Craanford, Donal’ s, Main Street, Gorey, or any club member. Tickets may now be collected and dropped back to Cooney Communications in Craanford by 6 p.m. on Wednesday evening and afterwards into Cooney’s Pub by 9 p.m. for inclusion in the draw.