Coolgreany
DRAMA NEWS
Coolgreany Drama has qualified for the One Act all-Ireland Drama Finals, to be held in Kilmuckridge next month, with its production of ‘Mr Foot’, by Michael Frayn, a comedy drama directed by Sally Stevens and featuring Maggie Murphy and Niall Hunter.
The production has won numerous awards on the recent all-Ireland One Act Festival competition circuit, and has qualified for the open section of the One Act Finals in Kilmuckridge from December 7 to December 9. This is the sixth time that the Coolgreany group, which was only formed in 2009, has qualified for the one act finals, and they were all-Ireland Confined One Act winners last year. They have now qualified for the open section of the finals at their first attempt – a tremendous achievement.
Before they compete in Kilmuckridge, Coolgreany Drama will be performing Mr Foot as part of a great Wexford drama double bill in St Mogue’s Hall Inch, on Tuesday, December 4. The other show is New Ross Drama Workshop’s ‘Specter’ by Don Nigro, a psychological thriller directed by Peggy Hussey and starring Seona O’Connor and Edward Hayden. This production too has won many awards on the all-Ireland Drama Circuit and has qualified for the Kilmuckridge finals in the confined section. Tickets are €10 and the show starts at 8.30 p.m. (Doors open at 8.10).
CHRISTMAS FUN DAY
Come along for the Christmas Family Fun Day at St Patrick’s National School, Bearna Chlé on Sunday, December 2, from 11 a.m. There will be music, home baking, handmade crafts, wreaths, tea or coffee and mince pies, nail art, pottery making, games and fantastic prizes for our Christmas raffle.
45 CARD DRIVE
A very successful 45 Card Drive is ongoing in the Coolgreany Inn on each Friday night at 8.30 p.m., everyone is very welcome to come along for a good night of craic at the cards, and some lovely finger food thrown in for good measure.
KILNENOR HERITAGE GROUP
A Talk on Liam Mellows will be presented by Fintan Fanning in the May Byrne House, Coolgreany on Thursday, November 29, at 8 p.m. Cost €3 for non-members.
COOLGREANY TIDY TOWNS
Congratulations to the residents of Croghan View and Croghan Close, who picked up a prestigious award in the Talbot Hotel on last Friday night for having the whole estate looking so well, clean and litter-free. A few extra hands would make a huge difference, best wishes to all those involved.
Coolgreany Tidy Towns have a vacancy for a community worker in the village at present, working 19.5 hours per week. Call 087 2819882 during office hours. Birthdays. Birthday Greetings to Alex William Foster Monaglough, who celebrated his 12th birthday on last Thursday, November 22. Congratulations also to Evelyn Shannon Fortchester, who will celebrate her first birthday on Wednesday, November 28.
COMMUNITY ALERT
The local Community Group are reminding all members of our community to look out for all senior members of our community who may be living alone and might need someone to help with getting their everyday needs, or a small bit of company for a while during the day. A small little bit of concern for others goes a long way to help take away the stress and worries of many people who feel they are left alone in life. Please keep a look out for others and be vigilant at all times.
ST DAVID’S CHURCH JOHNSTOWN
It is with great joy that we welcome back Canon John Piert CC to celebrate Saturday evening Mass (6.30) in Johnstown Church, after his recent absence through illness.
Whist drive results for November 22 are as follows. Ladies’ section: First – Chrissie Kensella and Cathrine Keane, third – Alice Gibney, half time by Anne Flemming and Joan Finngan. Gents section: first – Mary McCarthy, second – Eileen Wheeler, third – Peg Byrne, half time by Cyril Bryan.
BLOTTO RESULTS
There was no jackpot winner in the Ballygarrett Réalt na Mara GAA Club blotto draw on November 19. The numbers picked were 8, 9, 13 and 15. The €20 lucky-dip winners were Mick Kinsella, c/o 19th; Gina Longley, Coolook Beg; Jaroslav Solar c/o Ambrose Maloneys; Harry and Kelly Smith; Jean Prendergast. Five Free Tickets Winner: Mick and Andrea. This week’s jackpot rose to €18,700. Next draw in the Schooner on November 26.