CraanfordMonaseed
SUMMER CAMP
Craanford-Monaseed Playschool summer camp will take place from July 23 to July 27 and August 20 to August 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily; cost is €50 for five days or €15 per day. Arts and crafts, games and puzzles, sports and lots, lots more fun and games. Suitable for threeto 12-year-olds. Contact Juanita at 087 2523313 (July camp) or Margaret 087 9663788 (August Camp)
VINTAGE RALLY/FIELD DAY
This year’s vintage rally and field day will take place on Sunday, July 15, Our dog show returns this year. Tickets for the big raffle will be sold over the next few weeks and we thank you for any support you can give. If you wish any donation of bottles for the bottle stall will be greatly accepted when ticket sellers are out and about. Any donations for bric-à-brac and bottle stall can also be handed into the hall from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, or after 6 p.m. Mass on Saturday evening.
CHARITY CYCLE
Patrick Doyle, is taking on the gruelling 175 kms charity Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle which is a test of character, strength and endurance over a tough terrain on July 7 in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research. All your support would be appreciated as he has been training rigorously for this event in order to raise money for this cause which is close to home for many hearts.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Monaseed Patron: Friday, July 6, at 7.30 p.m. Knockbrandon Patron: Friday, July 13, at 7.30 p.m. Craanford Vintage Rally and field day: Sunday, July 15. Craanford Patron: Sunday, August 5, at 3 p.m. Mt St Benedict Patron: Wednesday, August 8, at 7.30 p.m. Vintage Threshing: Sunday, September 2,
SPLIT-THE-POT
On June 22 the prize of €148 was won by Noel Kelly of Clonamona, whose ticket was purchased by his mother, the lucky Kathleen Kelly, in the bingo. Congratulations, Noel. The co-ordinating team for Friday, June 29, is Team 5: Mary Doyle and Elizabeth Kenny.
CHURCH NEWS
BAPTISM – Congratulations to Charlie Osborne of Island Lower, who was baptised in St Patrick’s Craanford on Saturday, June 24.
SYMPATHY – Sincere sympathies to the families of Robert Kelly Bannpark and Mary Kenny Ballydarragh on their recent bereavements.
LITURGY – Craanford Church Readers for July: 6 p.m. Jackie Doyle 10.30 a.m. Joan Doran. Craanford Eucharistic Ministers for July: 6 p.m. Maeve Kavanagh. 10.30 a.m. Olive Doyle.
GAA NEWS
The annual golf classic will be held on July 20 in the beautiful surroundings of Coolattin Golf Club, contact Michael Lyons for more details.
The skydive in aid of the sports complex will take place on Sunday, July 29, Many thanks to our brave volunteers Patrick Lennon, Caroline Kavanagh and James Beesley, who will glide and ‘freefall’ over the Kilkenny skyline. Anyone with outstanding sponsorship cards are asked to return them a.s.a.p.
Registration for the Cúl Camps is now open – first camp is from July 9, second camp August 13.
LOTTO – jackpot €12,000. Numbers drawn were 7, 9, 21 and 27. No winner. Lucky-dip winners: Leonra Earle, Sandra c/o Andrew Curran, Patrick Lancaster, Terry Drew, Mick O’Toole. Seller’s prize Margaret Doyle. The lotto jackpot will remain at €12,000 till it is won. 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.
COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND
Monaseed Community Playground would like to thank everyone who came out to support and help out at our Race Night In Cooneys of Craanford. This fundraiser was a great success and your support is greatly appreciated. We hope everyone had a great time.