Kilmuckridge
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Bridget (Bridie) Kinsella, Ballyfin, Ballycanew, who died recently. Beloved wife of the late Jack and mother of Molly, Ann (McCreary) John and Kay, sons-in-law Mike, Billy, John, Brother-in-law Peter, grand children, great grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
SVP CHRISTMAS APPEAL
Saint Vincent de Paul will take up the annual Christmas Appeal collection at all Masses on the weekend of December 9/10. St Vincent de Paul thank you for your generous support in the past and look forward to your continued support in the future. All money collected will be used to relieve financial stress for families locally.
Saint Vincent de Paul is available to assist families who maybe experiencing particular financial distress especially in terms of basic necessities. Help is available by contacting us on our confidential helpline mobile: 085 1159495.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Kilmuckridge Family Resource Centre would like to extend a big thank you all for turning out for our Christmas Concert on Friday night. What a night; there was no end to the amazing talent.
A big thanks to our performers Stephen Murphy, Mary Farrell, Shauna Byrne and Laura McGuiness, Jessie Butler and Helena Murray, the Castlebridge Gospel Choir, the Ballygarrett Choir, Paul Murphy, Alannah McCarthy, Molly Doyle, Kathleen Byrne and Christine Black, Belle Voce. The show could not have gone on without our MC – Ger Teehan, Rob Weldon and Mono (Sound), Billy McCreary (Lights) and Eithne Corrigan, who provided expert accompaniment.
Finally a big thank you to those that worked so hard to make the night a success, our sponsors and to Upton Court management and staff for the use of their premises. Merry Christmas. See you all next year.
COFFEE MORNING.
Kilmuckridge Family Resource Centre are holding their Christmas coffee morning on Friday, December 15, from 10 a.m. to midday. Admission €3. Door prizes/Raffle prizes. There will be a special guest arriving with gifts for all. Everyone welcome. For more information phone 053 9130393.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
Kilmuckridge Family Resource Centre are holding a clothes collection on Monday, December 11. Please drop off bags before 9.30 a.m. Bags can also be dropped before the 11th during opening hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Friday. Any Re-wearable clothes, paired shoes, belts, handbags, curtains, towels, bed linen, soft toys are accepted. For more information phone 053 9130393.
LINE DANCING
Line Dancing continues in the Upton Court (Seán Óg’s) every Monday night at the new time of 7.30 p.m.
CHARITY BINGO
Bingo is played every Thursday in the Crosses Kilmuckridge at 8 p.m. Next Bingo is on Thursday, December 7, jackpot €410, proceeds to Kilmuckridge Christmas lights.
BRIDGE
Come play bridge at Seán Óg’s Bridge Club, Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge every Thursday morning from 10 a.m. New members welcome. No partner required. We have joker system in operation. Results for Thursday, November 23 to November 1: Dolores Rapple and Iris McMenamin. Second: Jo and Podge Ussher.
Our Christmas Competition is on December 7 (Individuals). Party is on December 14. Any queries contact 087 6318607.
400 CLUB DRAW
Results for 400 club draw for November 2017: First, Elaine Duffy, €150.00; second, Mrs Kathleen Murphy, €50.00; third, Christina Dempsey, €50.00; fourth, Séamus and Mary O’Leary, €25.00; fifth, Carro McEvoy, €25.
SONG PROJECT
The launch of Kilmuckridge Song Project will take place on Sunday, December 10, at 3 p.m. in Joe Hammels lounge. The song book will be launched while local songs will be performed by a variety of singers. This project is facilitated by Traditonal singer Aileen Lambert in conjunction with Wexford County Council and supported by Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns.
BUFFERS ALLEY GAA
Poker Classic – This year’s Poker Classic will take place Wednesday, December 27, at 8 p.m. in the Buffers Alley Clubhouse. Tickets, €20, are now on sale from club members and can also be purchased at the door on the night. Refreshments will be served and the bar will be running promotions for the players on the night. The Door Prize is being kindly sponsored by Hammell’s Centra Kilmuckridge.
Tony Doran Book Signing – Tony Doran will be in attendance in Buffers Alley on Friday night, December 8, from 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. to sign copies of his recently launched autobiography, Land of Giants and Men in conjunction with a club Coffee Evening.
Annual general meeting – The adult club’s annual general meeting will take place on Saturday, December 9, at 7.45 p.m. in the clubhouse. It is important that all members and players make a special effort to attend this important meeting. annual general meetings are the platform where decisions are made for the coming year and this year is particularly important as changes to fixtures at county level at taken place and will be implanted for 2018. The deceased members of the club will be remembered at the 6 p.m. Mass in Monamolin on the same night. The following evening, Sunday, December 9, the camogie club will hold their AGM at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse.
Coffee Evening/Medal Presentation – The club will hold a Coffee Evening in the clubhouse on Friday, December 8, from 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Come along, bring your friends and have an enjoyable few hours. The under-12 and under-14 boys will also receive their county medals on the same night.
Club Draw – Congratulations to the winners of the November club draw: €400: Casey O’Leary, Ballinadrishogue, Blackwater; €100: Jim Hobbs, Ballinacur, Courtown; €50 to the following: Breda O’Leary, Killincooley; Bobby Kenny, Curratubbin and Tomás O’Leary, Ballinahask. December draw on Thursday, December 21.
Fundraising/Social Events – The club is hosting a number of fundraising/social events in the coming weeks. The golf classic will take place on Friday, December 29, please book your time with Murt Managan. Tony Doran will once again host his GAA Quiz in the clubhouse on Thursday, January 18. A club lunch will also take place in January with details to b.e confirmed.