Ballyduff

WELL DONE

Well done to Erin Doyle, sixth class and Elese Doyle, fourth class, who received second and third prize in their categories in Chapter nine of the Credit Union Art Competition ‘Set Your Imagination Free’.

SCHOOL NEWS

Fifth and sixth class Confirmation takes place in Ferns on Friday, March 16, at 2 p.m. and First Holy Communion will take place on Saturday, April 28, If there are any homes where iPads, tablets or laptops are not being used the school would appreciate if they would consider donating them to the school for the children.

You can follow school activities on the Facebook page Ballyduff ns parents’ association. All support would be greatly appreciated. Thanks to everyone who supported our recent Christmas Concert and clothes collection.

SYMPATHY

Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Mrs Mary Wedick, Coolnaleen, who passed away during the week. May she rest in peace.

MOBILE LIBRARY

The library will be in the school car park on Thursdays February 1 and February 15 from 11.15 a.m. to midday.

HOUSE OF STORIES

Storytelling at Ár mBréacha House of Stories, Raheen is on every first Tuesday of the month from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Next Storyhouse is on Tuesday, February 6. Phone 087 2119151. Email storyhouse1@gmail.com.

LOCAL NOTES

If you have anything you would like included in your local notes please contact 087 8274447 before 7 p.m. on Thursday evening. ‘A’ team’s Neill O’Sullivan Cup clash at home to Forth Celtic. Forty minutes into a first half that they totally dominated, Seán Roche headed our lads into the lead. With our lads piling on the pressure, it was only great work from the Celtic goalie that kept the score to 1-0 at the break. Brendan Burke scored our second goal early in the second half, another fine header and Mick Sweeney made it 3-0 shortly afterwards, tapping home a sweet Jamie Doyle cross.

GAA NEWS

Due to popular demand, the club will be placing another order for club half-zips in the near future. Adult half-zips cost €35 each while children’s cost €30. Mary Carton also has a limited supply of club hats, costing €15 each, for sale. To order a half-zip or a hat, please contact Mary at 087 9569533.

GAA BIGGEST LOSER

On Saturday last, January 20, Monageer-Boolavogue GAA club’s ‘Biggest Loser’ fundraising competition got under way with a weigh-in in the club complex in Monageer. This year, three teams are entered, Boolavogue, Monageer North and Monageer South.

If you want to join the Boolavogue team, please contact Donny Walsh at 086 3944336, John Fenlon at 087 9845336, Niall O’Loughlin at 087 2249029 Or Cormac O’Loughlin at 087 6210769. The team will be organising various fundraisers over the course of their campaign and would very much appreciate your support. They will be running a table quiz in the Harrow on February 16 starting at 9 p.m.

MINISTERS OF THE WORD

On Saturday evening, January 27, Aodhagán Swords is the reader at the Vigil Mass while James Breen will be reading at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday morning. The Eucharistic Minister on duty on Saturday night is Geraldine Doyle and Catherine Gahan will be helping distribute Holy Communion at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday morning the 28th.

GAA LOTTO

The numbers draw last week in the Monageer-Boolavogue GAA lotto were 5, 9, 19 and 28. John Ivory and Joanne Breen each had three of them and shared the match-three prize of €160. For the next draw, due to take place on tonight, Tuesday, January 23, at 9.30 p.m. in Monageer, the jackpot has been increased to €3,550 and if you have not already got a ticket, they can be bought in the club complex immediately before the draw. Concert and clothes collection. January 27, Badminton February 17 and art and Handwriting March 10.

SYMPATHY

Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of Kathleen Murphy, née Nolan, Ballingate, who died last week, her remains were removed to Tomacork on Monday for 2 p.m. followed by burial in adjoining grave yard.

To the family and relatives of Elizabeth (Lizzie) Cousins, Navan and formely of Carnew, who died recently.

To the family and relatives of Robin (Hopper) Jordan, Ballingate and formely of Deerpark, who died during the week, his remains were removed to Shillelagh on Friday, followed by burial in adjoining grave yard.

MODEL EXHIBITION

Carnew’s ninth annual model exhibition will take place on Sunday, February 4, in Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with all the usual stalls of model farms, planes, trucks, farm Diorama’s, cars, trains, lego, tea, cakes and tombolla and many more. This year will be the first year of the all-Ireland Miniature Steam Engine Rally. Admission is adults €5 children free, contact Richie at 087 6641878 or Trevor 087 2702380. Proceeds this year will go towards the school and the Back Alley Project, all support is greatly appreciated.

BABY GIRL

Congratulations to Tara Horan and Stephen O’Keeffe, Millands on the birth of their daughter recently.

21ST BIRTHDAY

Happy 21st birthday to Raymond Brennan, Tomacork. Enda Donohue, Main Street. Megan Tyrell, Brookfield.

SPLIT THE POT

The winner of Scoil Aodan Naofa, Carnew split-the-pot of January 12 was the Lawerence Family winning €232, congratulations. Tickets only €2 from the school or local shops. Your support is greatly appreciated.

AWARDS

Congratulations to all who have won the GAA Awards for last year but especially Jody Byrne on the junior B hurling award, Chris Doyle, Coolboy for the handball and Des Burton for the Lifetime Achievement Award, they were presented with their Awards on Saturday night in the Arklow Bay Hotel. Well done to all.

GAA LOTTO

Carnew GAA lotto was not won, numbers were 3, 19, 22 and 26, lucky dips were Paul Fitz.

Gerald, Brideswell. Colm Osborne. Florrie Bower and Madisyn and Lochlyn Kenny, Tomacork. The next draw is January 29 in McCrea’s and the jackpot is €9,800.

ALL SAINTS NS OPEN DAY

All Saints National School, Carnew are holding their open day on Wednesday, January 31, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., come along for information and refreshments or contact Mary Steacy principal, 053 9426513 or email school@ allsaintscarnew.net.

TABLE QUIZ

Carnew and District Agricultural Show Society are holding a table quiz on Friday, February 2, at 8.30 p.m. in Kenny’s Corner House, Carnew, €40 per table of four. Your support would be appreciated.

BINGO

The next bingo is on February 11 and 25 at 2.30 p.m. in St Bridget’s Hall, Carnew, all welcome.

SHEEP BREEDERS BOOK

Aughrim Sheep Breeders are celebrating 50 years, 1968 – 2017 and have launched a book to mark the occasion, the book is on sale from any of the committee or in Victor Young’s, Main Street, Carnew at €15.

CHAIR AND FLOOR YOGA

Chair and floor yoga with Siobhán Rice will commence from Tuesday, January 23, for 10 weeks. Chair yoga 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., floor yoga 11.15 a.m. to 12.15 p.m. There will be a small fee for each class. If you would like to attend please contact the Day Centre Carnew at 053 9426510 ext 1.

BALLYELLIS NS

Enrolment forms are now available for those wishing to enrol in September 2018. If you know of anyone wishing to have a child enrolled in Ballyellis please inform them that these forms are now available. Please contact the office at 053 9426159 or email the school on ballyellisns@eircom. net if you wish to have an enrolment form sent out or call into the school to collect form.

SPLIT-THE-POT

Ballyellis School is running a new fundraiser called split-thepot in aid of school funds which has just started. Envelopes can be obtained from the School or any parent and Askamore Church after weekend Masses. Draws will take place every Friday morning in Ballyellis School. This is a new and exciting venture for Ballyellis School and best of luck to everyone.

TINAHELY WALKING CLUB

On January 28 the walk is at Kaideen. Grade B, 10km, three hours. Meeting in Tinahely at 10.00. On Sunday, February 4, the walk is at Annagh Hill. Grade B, 9k, three hours, meeting at Tinahely 10.00 or the Gap at 10.15. Please ensure to wear proper walking boots, to bring adequate food and drink and to pack (or wear) rain gear.

GETWELL

Get well wishes go to Karen Collins, Tombreane, Carnew. evening, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.; children – Wednesday, pre-schoolers age 3 from 3.30 p.m. to 4.15 p.m., age 4 upwards 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Lucy at 087 6196590 for more information.

GAA LOTTO

There was no winner of last week’s jackpot; winning numbers were 4, 15, 22 and 24. Bernie Kinsella matched three numbers to receive €100.

BALLYOUGHTER PLAY

Ballyoughter Drama Group will present its two act hilarious comedy ‘Nobody’s Talking to Me’ by Tommy Marren, in Camolin Hall on Friday and Saturday, January 26 and 27, and Friday and Saturday, February 2 and 3, at 8 p.m. Tickets will go on sale in January. The play will feature a cast of eight, directed by Jimmy Kavanagh.