KilanerinBallyfad
KILANERIN ICA
The summer outing will take place on Wednesday, July 18, going to Newbridge – meeting at Kilanerin Hall at 9.15. The first stop is the National Stud and Japanese gardens. Then on to Newbridge Silverware for the museum tour. We are stopping at Horan’s in Baltinglass for dinner. Cost is €30 including bus and tours; €15 deposit required to secure a place. Contact Leeann at 086 8980475 to book.
CAMPA LE CHEILE
As part of the GAP ARTS festival, there is a bilingual summer camp being held in Ballythomas school on August 7/8/9. The camp is focused on creativity and expression and at the same time introduce comhra in a fun and informal way. Boys and girls from four to 18 are welcome. Drama, art and crafts, singing, ceol, agus outdoor games are the main ingredients. Cost is a max of €50 and brochures are available sa scoil, or from Paula D’Arcy or gapartsfest@gmail.com.
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.
KILANERIN CHURCH
Morning
Mass
Tuesday and Friday 9.30 a.m. Saturday 6.30 p.m. anniversary Mass Tobias and Molly O’Toole Bolaney also deceased members of the Kavanagh family Tomcoyle Sunday 11 a.m. Anniversary Mass for Alice O’Donohoe (Annagh Gap) also Patrick and Elizabeth Kinsella (Coolnagloose) and their son Paddy (Ballnabarney). Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday from after morning Mass to 9 p.m.
BALLYFAD CHURCH
Morning Mass Wednesday and Thursday 9.30 p.m. Saturday 7.30 p.m. anniversary Mass John O’Toole Croghan also Charles Noctor Snr and Jnr Mullawn Sunday 9 a.m.
Eucharistic adoration on Wednesday 10 a.m. to midday
WHIST
First lady was Charlotte Glynn, second lady was Freda Coyle, third lady was shared by Tess Enright and Rosarie Gillick and half time lady was Breda O’Connor. First gent was Betty Rose, second gent was Peg Byrne, third gent was George Gilbert and half time gent was Sadie Mordaunt. Raffle winners were Bernie Walsh and A Dooley. Deepest Sympathy to Violet Bailey on the death of her sister.
GAA CLUB NOTES
The good weather certainly brought out the boys and girls to the Cúl Camp. Some 136 kids took part in the first Cúl Camp. The second one starts Monday, July 29.
There was no jackpot winner in the lotto draw on the second, but Pat Murray was the sole winner of the match-three prize. The numbers were 2, 15, 16 and 20. The next draw is on the 16th with the jackpot now at €5,000.
There is a break in adult matches prior to championship fixtures. No such break at underage where under-11 to under-20s have games every week. Remember to let team mentors know if any player will not be available any day.