Boolavogue
DANCE CLASS
Hotstep and jive is an exciting new style of dancing based on the jive from the 1950s. Classes in this type of dancing are running in Boolavogue hall every Friday evening from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. No experience or partner required.
TRÓCAIRE THANKS
Over €750 was raised for the Trócaire Lenten campaign in Boolavogue. If anyone still wishes to contribute, the money can be dropped into St Cormac’s church or Boolavogue NS Many thanks to all those who contributed.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD
The Minister of the Word reading at the Vigil Mass on Saturday, May 5, is Catherine Doran with Noeleen Hennessy helping distribute Holy Communion. Mary Gilbride is reading at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday morning and Monica Gahan is Minister of the Eucharist.
GAA ACTION
On Tuesday last, April 24, the under-13 hurlers recorded a good win over Gussarane in Monageer. The weather was not nice but both teams served up an entertaining game. This win was a great start to the team’s hurling season. The previous evening the under-17 footballers added to their winning streak, beating Ballygarrett by 3-8 to 1-6. The seasiders were bigger and more physical but our lads absorbed the tackles and worked the ball well to create and capitalise on scoring opportunities.
SOCCER NEWS
The Youths’ team, which was crowned league champions, travelled to Rosslare Rangers on Tuesday night the 24th to play their last game of the season. Unbeaten from the start, they were hoping to maintain this record but went down 0-3 to a committed, determined Rosslare side.
In the first half, we had numerous chances, striking both uprights and hitting the crossbar but in the second half, Rangers came out determined to salvage some pride from the season and took the lead. We had a goal disallowed soon afterwards but with the Rosslare keeper in superb form, nothing crossed their goalline again. Despite the loss, the lads were delighted to see team captain Graham Meegan presented with the league trophy by the league’s Phil O’Brien.
On the Sunday before, the 22nd, the ladies’ team beat Bridge Rovers 1-0 away to move into the cup semi-final. Lorraine Fortune scored and Aife Walsh was the player-of-the-match.
The Men’s ‘A’ team were away to St Leonards in the Neill O’Sullivan Cup and lost by 0-1. The ‘B’ team were also out against St Leonards but lost by 2-3 in the league.
LADIES’ FOOTBALL
Monageer-Boolavogue’s under-12 ladies’ football squad started their training last Wednesday, April 25, from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. They are still recruiting and new members are very welcome to join the squad. c/o MG Hughes. The next draw is May 8 in Kenny’s and the jackpot is €11,200. Tickets only €2 from any player or local shop.
BIRTHDAY’S
Happy 21st birthday to Darragh Kavanagh, Tomacork. Happy 40th birthday to Mandy Kennedy, Tombreane.
SPLIT THE POT
The winner of Scoil Aodan Naofa split-the-pot of April 20 was Deborah Doyle winning €205, tickets on sale from the school or local shops, many thanks to everyone for their support.
BINGO
The next bingo is on Sunday, May 6, and May 20 at 2.30 p.m. in St Bridget’s Hall, Carnew, all welcome.
TINAHELY WALKING CLUB
On May 6 the walk is at Church Mountain, Grade B, 12k, three hours. Meet in Tinahely at 10 a.m. On May 13 the walk is at Rathdrum/Avoca, Grade B, 10k, 2.5 hours. Meet in Rathdrum car park at 10.30 a.m.
Please ensure to wear proper walking boots, to bring adequate food and drink and to pack (or wear) rain gear.
CAKE SALE
Coolboy GAA Juveniles will be holding a fundraising Cake Sale on Thursday, May 3, in Coolfancy Parish Hall between 2: 30-3.30 p.m. Please support by joining us on the day or by bringing your favourite buns and cake to sell. The hall will open at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to accept donations. For details contact 087 6207193 or find us on Facebook. See you there.