Ballycanew

NOTES

Please note the change of deadline day. Any items to be included in the local notes have to be sent to me by Thursday evening by 5 p.m. and not a Sunday. Please contact Ann at 087 7433684 or email annkehoe@ yahoo.ie.

THANK YOU

Mary Rothwell wishes to thank everyone who contributred so generously to the proceeds of her book of prose and verse, ‘autumn Leaves’. €1,920 was presented to St Aidan’s Day Care Centre, Gorey on Friday, November 10.

SPLIT-THE-POT

Congratulations to Saturdays nights November 25 winner of split-the-pot, Melissa Redmond. winner received €255 each. Thank you for your continued support.

ST PATRICK’S GAA LOTTO

There was no winner of last week’s jackpot; winning numbers were 4, 11, 14 and 28. Statia Furlong matched three numbers each receive €200. Vouchers winners: Shane and Imelda, Mad Hatters, Ruth Kenny, Quinn Family. Sweets: Noah, Elise and Orla, Jonah and Eli.

WHIST DRIVE RESULTS

Results of whist drive held in hall on Friday night, November 24, Gents; first Cyril Bryan; second – Sadie Mordaunt; third Doris Doyle; Gents Half Time Flo Kavanagh; Ladies first Eithne Kelly; Ladies – second Mary Lee; third Anne Roche; Ladies Half Time Deirdre Bishop Power. Whist drive every Friday night in the hall.

GOLF SOCIETY

The Ballycanew Golf Society AGM will take place on Thursday, December 7, at 8 p.m. in Goslins, Ballycanew. New members welcome.

TEXT ALERT

Please report any suspicious activity to Gorey Garda Station at 053 9430690. For our vital system to work it is important that members of the public to report directly to the local garda station to ensure our system works effectively. It is imperative that anything you feel is worth reporting goes directly to 053 9430690 so that it can be sent out on our text alert system. Let’s continue to make our community a safer place.

SERVICES DIRECTORY

The Development Association are looking to put together a local Directory of Services in the area, from builders, plumbers, etc, to cake makers. If you would like to include your business in our Directory please email aislinn@ medddesign.com This will be free to local business in the area.

FIRST RESPONDERS

Volunteers can still join the Ballycanew Community First Responders. Volunteers will be trained in using a defibrillator and will attend people reporting cardiac arrest, stroke, choking or chest pain while an ambulance is being dispatched. It will work around your own commitments. If you would like more information please contact John at 087 0541408 or Karen at 087 9052238.