CraanfordMonaseed
OPERATION TRANSFORDMATION
Team A: Caroline and Caitriona are holding a kiddies disco, raffle and cake sale on Friday, February 9, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the PE Hall of Craanford National School.
Wigs and wellies family fun day will be held on Sunday, February 11, on the pitch. Face Painting, barbecue, raffle. Mammies V kids match at 2 p.m. and main match at 2.30 p.m.
CHARITY AUCTION
Team B are holding a charity auction in Craanford community centre on Sunday, February 18, at 2 p.m. with auctioneer David Quinn. If anyone has any unwanted stuff or scrap metal that they want to get rid of and that may be worth a few bob call Mick or Donal.
COMMUNITY CHILDCARE
Craanford-Monaseed Community Childcare requires a Playschool assistant with level six qualifications to cover days off/ holidays etc. in the playschool. Applications to Liz furlong Craanford-Monaseed Playschool Craanford Gorey Co. Wexford or lizcraanford@gmail.com.
LEARN TO DANCE
Why not learn or polish up those dance moves. Learn to jive, waltz and more. Classes in Monaseed hall on Tuesday evenings and Camolin parish hall Wednesday evenings; both classes start at 8 p.m. Beginners and advanced all welcome. Contact Aileen at 086 8469443 for further details.
IRISH DANCING
Irish Dancing Classes continues every Tuesday in the Sports Complex at 2.50 p.m. Boys and girls from four years plus. All levels of dancers welcome. Cost €7.50 per class. Contact Siobhán O’Donoghue at 085 2554556 for further details.
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 you could leave a little surround on the stamps it would be much appreciated.
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
Circuits Classes are on in Craanford National School gym. Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. call 087 2414517.
CRAANFORD COMPLEX
Why not consider the indoor complex in Craanford for any indoor parties or events? Available to rent and protection from any weather mishaps. Call 086 8228686.
FINCH FITNESS
Keep fit classes continue in Craanford Sports Complex on 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 January 26 the prize of €163 was won by Leonore Earle, who purchased her ticket in St Patrick’s National School, Craanford. Congratulations, Leonore. The co-ordinating team for Friday, February 9, is Team 8: Claire Hyland and Lena Greene.
CHURCH NEWS
Mass Intentions – 10.30 a.m. Sunday, February 11: Elizabeth Doran, Rossminogue.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Monday, February 5, from 9.45 a.m. to 11.45 p.m.
Masses this week – Mon to Thurs: at 9.15 a.m. each day.
Craanford Eucharistic Ministers for February – 6 p.m. Moira Kavanagh, 10.30 a.m. Jim Doyle.
Craanford Church Readers for February: 6 p.m. James Doyle, 10.30 a.m. Eileen Doyle.
GAA CLUB NEWS
Club dinner dance will be held on Saturday, February 10, in the Ashdown Park Hotel, to celebrate a great year and enjoy a social evening for all the community. Tickets on sale from any club officer at €25 each.
A cheque presentation from central council facilitated by Leinster GAA took place during the week to assist with the development of the sports complex/ dressing rooms. Members of the fundraising committee and the club were on hand for the photographs and to convey our appreciation to Leinster GAA for their support for this very worthy project.
LOTTO – jackpot €12,000. Numbers drawn were 1, 15, 18 and 30. No winner. Lucky-dip winners: Murphy Family, Craan, Michael McDonald, Monasootha, Jim Doyle Ballinacoola. Sellers prize Aidan 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.