CraanfordMonaseed
DOG SHOW CANCELLED
For operational reasons it is not now possible to proceed with the Dog Show which was scheduled to take place in conjunction with the annual Field Day on Sunday, July 15. We apologise for the late notification and for any disappointment experienced. We look forward to all other events going ahead.
FIELD DAY SET UP
We invite support for the setting up of the Feld Day. Meeting on Thursday, July 12, with help also needed from Monday, July 9, and each evening from then on at 7 p.m. in the Community Field.
SUMMER CAMP
The Craanford-Monaseed Playschool summer camp will takeplacefromJuly23toJuly27 and August 20 to August 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily, €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)
COMMUNITY CENTRE AGM
The AGM of Craanford Community Centre will be on Tuesday, August 7, at 9 p.m. All welcome.
RACE NIGHT THANKS
Monaseed Community wishes to thank everyone who came out to support and help at our playground fundraiser, the race night in Cooney’s of Craanford, it was a great success and your support is greatly appreciated. We hope everyone had a great time.
TEXT ALERT AGM
The AGM of Craanford-Monaseed Hollyfort Text Alert will be in Craanford Community Centre on Monday, July 23, at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Monaseed Community wishes to thank everyone who came out to support and help at our playground fundraiser, the race night in Cooney’s of Craanford, it was a great success and your support is greatly appreciated.
We hope everyone had a great time.
BAKE OFF
Ann Whitty Memorial Bake Off, for the ‘Best six Cupcakes’, takes place at the Craanford Vintage Rally and field day on Sunday, July 15. There will be a a prize of the Perpetual Cup and a hamper. Entry Fee is €10 – this is a fundrasier for parish. Entries to be submitted by midday.
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 and cakes for the cake 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, July 14, Emergency Response.
Anyone interested in applying for an emergency response system for you home please contact Geraldine at 087 7795922 who is based in Askamore Community Centre. Geraldine can now process applications from the Craanford-Monaseed areas.
BINGO
Bingo will be held Craanford Hall every Friday night at 8.30 p.m.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
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
FINCH’S FITNESS
Finch’s Fitness classes are in Craanford Sports Complex Mondays and Fridays at 9.15 a.m. Pilates from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
HIRE THE COMPLEX
Why not consider the indoor complex in Craanford for any indoor parties or events? Call 086 8228686.
SPLIT-THE-POT
On June 29 the prize of €146 was won by Michael Doyle of Island Upper. Congratulations, Michael. The co-ordinating team for Friday, 13h July is Team 6: Mary Doyle and Elizabeth Kenny.
CHURCH NEWS
MASS INTENTIONS – 6 p.m. Saturday, July 14: Dorrie Finn, Ballygullen.
BAPTISM – Congratulations to Leo John and Oscar Séamus Coelli of Coburg, Victoria Australia, who were baptised in St Patrick’s Craanford on Saturday, June 30.
Self Help Africa will hold a church gate collection Craanford on July 14 and 15.
St Aidan’s Day Care Centre would like to thank all those who contributed to their church gate collection in Monaseed recently €167.95 was collected.
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, July29,Manythankstoourbrave 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 Cúl Camps is now open for the camp starting on August 13.
LOTTO – jackpot €12,000. Numbers drawn were 5, 15, 22 and 30. No winner. Lucky-dip winners: Aileen Lyons, Mary Graham, William Doyle, Mary Graham and Cathal Briscoe. Seller’s prize Aidan 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.