Kilanerin Ballyfad
GAA CLUB NOTES
Well done to the under-14 girls’ football panel who did very well in getting to the Wexford Féile final. Unfortunately, having beaten Glynn-Barntown in the semi, they went down to a very good Adamstown team. The feile boys also did very well in beating Shelmaliers in their semi-final. Next Sunday in Ferns at 11 a.m., they meet Fethard in the final.
All pitches in Kilanerin and the Rock are busy with games or training most evenings. Adult hurling league games are on the weekends of the 13th and 28th with a round of football on the 20th.
A grant towards the upgrading of pitch floodlights was announced by Micheál Darcy. Well done to Micheál and all involved. Meanwhile, progress on the building of the new center in the Rock is great to see.
ROAD BOWLING
There will Road Bowling at Nolan’s, Annagh on May 6 at 4 p.m. Teams of four may eneter, with the winning team receiving €100.
CE SCHEME
Rathpierce/Ballyfad Community Group wishes to recruit a community worker. The community worker supports local groups in the maintenance of public areas and community buildings and assists in the development of new community projects. Hours are 19.5 per week.
This is a DSP sponsored Community Employment Scheme and applicants must meet DSP qualifying criteria. Some previous experience would be an advantage. Contract terms and weekly payment is as per DSP conditions for schemes. Applicants should contact Marie at 087 2223230.
SPRING CLEAN
The Rathpierce Group have already started their 2k Spring Clean. If anyone would like to help please contact Marie at 087 2223230.
KILANERIN CHURCH
Morning Mass Tuesday and Friday 9.30 a.m. Saturday 6.30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday from after morning Mass to 9 p.m.
BALLYFAD CHURCH
Morning Mass Wednesday and Thursday 9.30 a.m. Saturday 7.30 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. anniversary Mass Mary McDonald (née Fogarty) Coolgreany Eucharistic adoration on Wednesday 10 a.m. to midday.
WHIST
First lady at last week’s whist was won by Anne Fleming; second lady was Breda O’Connor and half time lady was Deirdre Power. First gent was Keith Bailey; second gent was Sadie Mordaunt and half time gent was Donal Kavanagh. Raffle winners on the night were Molly O’Toole, George Gilbert and Anne Fleming. Whist continues on Wednesday night at 8.30 p.m.
BALLYFAD ICA
To celebrate 50 years of Ballyfad ICA the guild are organising a four-day tour of Donegal from Tuesday, June 19, to Friday, June 22, staying in the Villa Rose Hotel in Ballybofey. Attractions to visit include St Mel’s Cathedral, Doagh Famine Village, WB Yeats Grave and Drumcliffe Church Glenveigh National Park, Glemcolomcille Folk Village. Admission to all attractions in included in the overall price. Cost per person sharing is €285 and single room supplement is €60. To Book your place please contact Marie Cullen 0402 37604 Marion Whelan 086 8685007 or Mary D’Arcy 087 4183180 – balance due by June 1
THREE PEAKS CHALENGE
Fancy a challenge on Saturday, May 5, to help raise funds for Ballyfad hall and church? This was a very enjoyable but tough challenge last year and this year we hope that more of you would join us as we climb Mt Leinster, Sliabh Bui and Croghan again this year. The funds from this challenge will be used to progress the work on phase two of the hall building and needed work in and around the church building. If you would like to participate in this challenge please contact Myles at 086 0539069 or Mary 087 4183180.
INCH PARISH SALE
The Inch Parish sale takes place on Saturday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in the parish hall (opposite Canavans Shop). There will be a cake stall, plants, raffles, toys bric-à-brac, tea, coffee and lots more. All support would be very welcome.