AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Ballycanew BALLYOUGHTER PATRON
The Ballyoughter Patron and blessing of graves will take place on Sunday, June 24, at 2 p.m. followed by annual field day in the New School.
COI PARISH SALE
The Ballycanew Church of Ireland parish sale took place on Friday, June 8. These are the winners in the various raffles: Main raffle – first prize (€200): Joe Lee; second prize (€100): Bob Bailey; third prize (€50): Harry Lee; fourth prize (bottle of Brandy): Lesley Bayley. Grocery hampers/prizes – first prize: Harry Furney (put up for auction afterwards); second prize: Tina Leeson. Other hampers/prizes – first prize (Whiskey and cake): Ina Besanson; second prize (Wine and glasses): Luke Byrne. Golf – Winner: Dylan Cooper
Many thanks to everyone for their support and donations. We greatly appreciate it and we had a very enjoyable evening. See you all next year.
FIRST RESPONDERS
Ballycanew First Responders was formed in 2016 and became active in July 2017. During that time all volunteers were trained in providing a community first response service to any 999 calls in our area for chest pain, stroke, choking and cardiac arrest. Our aim is to train as many people in how to provide CPR and use a defibrillator. We hope in the future to have a defibrillator in every estate, we hope to work together with you to make this a reality.
We are starting community training courses in the future. A course takes about an hour and will be held in the village in the evening. The cost will be free. We would like you to nominate at least 10 people who would be willing to undergo this training for your estate by the end of May.
We hope you will come on board with this initiative. If you have any queries or want to find out more you can contact Leona Kehoe 087 2757110 or email leona.kehoe1@gmail.com or Olive Furney olivefurney@hotmail.com.
TIDY TOWNS
Its that time of year again and just a reminder to everyone that the judging time for the the Tidy Towns Competition is fast approaching. Judging takes place during June, July and August. We would ask everyone again to make a special effort this year as we are still first in the county for the tidiest centre. A huge thank you for your support in the past and your continued support, it is really appreciated.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Saturday, June 9, winner of split-the-pot, Matthew and Toby. Prize money was €271. Thanks for all your support.
ST PATRICK’S GAA LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot; winning numbers were 3, 16, 25 and 26; two matched three numbers to each receive €100: M & S, Pat Mordaunt.
WHIST DRIVE RESULTS
Results of whist drive held in hall on Friday night June 8 – Gents; first Beta Gahan; second Anne Fleming; third Anne McGarth; Gent Half Time Peg Byrne; Ladies first Freda Coyle ; Ladies second Eithne Kelly ; third Breda O’Connor. Whist drive every Friday night in the hall.
LITTLE DUCKLINGS
Little Ducklings Playschool are now taking enrolments for September 2018. Limited places available so contact Lucy at 086 0883141 to secure your child’s place now.
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.
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.
Ballygarrett GOLF SOCIETY
The sunny south east lived up its name at glorious Wexford GC in the Redmond Electric sponsored outing. We wish to thank Michael for his very generous sponsorship. Scores were hard to come by and in the end it was tight finish with the one and only Pat Timmons come out on top with a great score of 31 points playing off a handicap of 15. It was nice to see some members making a return to the fairways and even nicer to see them taking a prize home.
Our Captain Noel Crowe’s big day takes place in Tulferris GC on Friday 6th July, this is an overnight and you will all be contacted this week with further details. The following is the full list of winners, well done to all.
1st P Timmons (15) 31 pts. Cat 1 - 1st Ezio Fusciardi (17) 30 pts; 2nd J Wafer (14) 25 back nine; 3rd B Dignam (12) 25 pts. Cat 2 - 1 St. Paul Smyth (27) 23pts; 2nd Joe Warren ()22) 22 pts back nine; 3rd S Smith (18) 22 pts back nine. Front nine Louis Kinsella 13 pts. Back nine M Timmons 15 pts. Charlie Clack (15) 24. Most improved golfer: Alan Goff
KILLENAGH CDA WIN GOLD
Killenagh Community Development Association has been presented with two Gold Standard Awards by Gorey Municipality for their participation in the 2018 North Wexford 2k Clean initiative. A big thank you to all those people in Killenagh, who took part in our community litter pick up day held on April 15 last and whose efforts have now been recognized by the council. We look forward to an even bigger involvement in this really worthwhile project next year.
GAA CLUB NOTES
BLOTTO – There was no jackpot winner in the Ballygarrett Réalt na Mara GAA Club blotto draw on June 4. The numbers picked were 4, 5, 12 and 19. The €20 lucky-dip winners were Jordan Goff, Ballygarrett; Brian Butler, Bayview, Cahore; Jean Prendergast; Murt Kavanagh; Damon and Nikki, Mulhall. Five Free Tickets Winner: Paul Curran and Mikey Earl. This week’s jackpot rose to €16,400. Next draw is in the Schooner on June 18.
BRIDGE CLUB
Come play Bridge in Seán Óg’s Kilmuckridge. Bridge Club at the Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge on Monday evening at 7 p.m. Partner required. Also Thursday Morning 10 a.m.. No Partner required. We have a joker system.
Results for Monday, June 11 - First: Mary-Pat Mullen and Iris McMenamin. Second: Mary Murphy and Jean Prendergast. Results for Thursday, June 14 - first: John and Nora Clarkin. second: Mary-Pat Mullen and Anne Kelly.
LINE DANCING
Beginners line dancing classes are on in Ballygarrett GAA hall every Tuesday night from 8 p.m. till 9.30 p.m. Admission is €8. New members are very welcome. Good fun and excersise. Contact Brenda at 087 6143945.
LOCAL TRANSPORT
Local Link Wexford provides a bus service from Ballygarrett to Gorey on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and Saturdays at 1 p.m. Door to door service may be available if required Please contact us at 053 9196276 or wexford@locallink.ie for full details of these and all our services.
KILLENAGH WANDERERS FC
Lotto Tickets on sale each week from club and committee members at €2 each.
SVP HELPLINE
St Vincent de Paul is available to assist families who may be experiencing particular financial distress, especially in terms of basic necessities. Contact us on our confidential Help Line 085 1159495.
Kilmuckridge SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the Gahan family, Killincooley, kilmuckridge on the death of Lizzie wife of the late Watt and mother of Jimmy and Noel, and sister of Josie, Martin and the late Rosie, Mai and John. RIP
INFORMATION EVENING
Information evening in the KMH, Kilmuckridge on Wednesday, June 27, at 7 p.m. The evening will include talks relating to Community Fire Safety from Wexford County Fire Service, home security from the Garda Liaison Officer and water safety. Everyone very welcome. For further information contact 053 9130393 or Mary at 087 2740679.
TIDY TOWNS
Congratulations to Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns, who scooped the Silver Standard Award for their participation in the North Wexford 2k. A special word of thanks to Ms Iris McMehan for all her hard work with this project.
PLOUGHING
Best of luck to Mr Dan Donnelly, Kilnew, Blackwater, who will represent Ireland in the European Championship in Russia which takes place next week.
BINGO
A Charity Bingo night takes place in the Crosses Kilmuckridge every Thursday at 8.30 p.m. Next Bingo is on Thursday, June 21, jackpot €230. Free raffle.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
Kilmuckridge Parent and Toddler Group meet very Tuesday 10 a.m. 12.30 p.m. located in First prefab in St Joseph’s primary school. Price €3 per family everyone welcome. Contact 053 9130393 for details.
SUMMER CAMPS
Summer camps will take place at Kilmuckridge Family Resource Centre from Monday, July 2, to Friday, July 6, and Monday, July 9, to Friday, July 13. Time: 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Age: four to 10 years. Cost: €6 per day to be paid when booking.
WEEKLY CLEAN UP
Tidy towns will commence their weekly clean-up on Tuesday, June 5. The clean-ups will continue every Tuesday throughout the summer months meeting at Londis car park at 7 p.m.
Judging will commence shortly for the annual SuperValu Tidy Towns competition. This annual event is organised by the Department of Rural and Community Development and is sponsored by SuperValu. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the competition.
Therefore we ask people to please help us by picking up any litter that they may find and placing it in the bins provided throughout the village. Volunteers needed especially during the busy summer months. All help gratefully received.
Our Bingo nights for the Tidy Towns are on Thursday, June 21, and Thursday, July 12.
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
Circle of Friends’ annual outing this year on Thursday, July 5, is to Dublin, with a pleasure Cruise of Dublin Bay, touring around Dalkey Island, Dun Laoghaire and Lambay Island on route to Howth. On return to Kilmuckridge we will be stopping for refreshments. Open to anyone who may be interested. To reserve a place on Coach please contact 086 6007543.
SWIM WEEK
Swim Week at Tinnaberna, Kilmuckridge Monday, July 23, to Saturday, July 30. Enrolment on Sunday, July 22, in the KMH from 10 a.m. to midday.
BRIDGE CLUB
Come play Bridge in Seán Óg’s Kilmuckridge. Bridge Club at the Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge on Monday evening at 7 p.m. Partner required. Also Thursday Morning 10 a.m.. No Partner required. We have a joker system.
Results for Monday, June 11 - First: Mary-Pat Mullen and Iris McMenamin. Second: Mary Murphy and Jean Prendergast. Results for Thursday, June 14 - first: John and Nora Clarkin. second: Mary-Pat Mullen and Anne Kelly.
Monamolin BIRTHDAY WISHES
Happy birthday wishes go to Ger O’Leary, Tomagaddy, who celebrated his birthday on Tuesday, June 12 – this comes from your family and friends.
CÚL CAMP
This year the Kellogg’s Cúl Camp will be held in Buffers Alley from July 9 to July 13 – Book online now at gaa.ie to avoid disappointment. As a result of early online bookings for our camp last year, Buffers Alley received valuable coaching equipment for our underage teams.
GAA NURSERY
Buffers Alley host a Nursery for boys and girls four to six years old on Saturday mornings in Buffers Alley on the club pitch at 10 a.m. This latest club initiative is aimed at having a focus on developing movement skills – agility, balance, co- ordination, running and jumping skills. All boys/girls and their parents welcome.
MEALS ON WHEELS
If you could spare an hour or two of your time to deliver meals on wheels once a month, please contact us at 053 9130393.
The areas we deliver to are Ballygarett, Monamolin, Kilmuckridge, Blackwater and the Ballagh.