Coolgreany
BUY MY DRESS NIGHT
A Buy my Dress night will be held in O’Rafferty’s Lounge on Wednesday, November 6, at 7.30 p.m. where everyone will have an opportunity to purchase dresses, coats, handbags and many other items of quality, all proceeds will go to help upgrade the Christmas lights in the village. Please come along and support on the night.
COOLGREANY VINTAGE CLUB
The annual general meeting of the above will be held on next Wednesday night, November 13, at 8.30 p.m. in the Coolgreany Inn.
CAR AND TRACTOR DRIVE
On Sunday, October 27, the Vintage Communities of Coolgreany and Ballythomas joined forces to organise one of the largest Car and Tractor drives ever seen in North Wexford, where well over 85 tractors and more than 65 cars of all makes and sizes left the village on a run that took in North Wexford and South Wicklow before a pit stop at the Gap Pub for over an hour, and then proceeded onto Coolgreany for a final end to the journey. At the conclusion, all of the participants and supporters enjoyed some lovely food in the Coolgreany Inn provided by the ladies from Ballythomas and Coolgreany. A large sum of money was raised, which will mainly go to help support the Jimmy Kinsella fund at Wicklow Gap. At the conclusion Dan Kennedy, on behalf of the Coolgreany Group, and Peg Darcy, on behalf of the Wicklow Gap Group, thanked everyone who participated and supported the run in so many ways to make the Drive such a success.
BIRTHDAYS
We send birthday greetings to Casey Rose Kennedy Askinch, who celebrates her fourth birthday on November 6, and also birthday greetings to Finn Andrew Joseph Russell, Croghan View, who by coincidence will celebrate his fourth birthday on November 6 also.
TIDY TOWNS
The results of the Keep Wexford Tidy Competition will be announced in the Ferrycarrig Hotel on Monday night, November 11.
GOLDEN CIRCLE SOCIAL GROUP
Saturday, November 20, shopping trip to Belfast city centre. Bus departs KFC side of Tesco carpark at 07.30, cost €20.
Sunday, December 8, Christmas Dinner and dance at the Arklow Bay Hotel, doors open 2 p.m., dinner served at 3 p.m., cost €25, this is a full four course Turkey and Ham, traditional Christmas Dinner, Contact Gertie at 083 4042746 to book any trip or event.
LOCAL NOTES
All contributors to our Local Coolgreany Notes, please be aware that all notes must be with me by 8 p.m. on Thursday evening at the very latest for publication in the paper the following Tuesday. Phone 087 4605166.
St Aidan’s Services, Gorey. Tickets now on sale.
ORANGE TIE BALL
The Orange Tie Ball will be held in the Ashdown Park Hotel on Friday, November 9. Tickets now on sale. See Facebook: Cycle Against Suicide Orange Tie Ball 2019.
CRAFT FAIR AND INDOOR MARKET
Our annual craft fair and indoor market takes place on Sunday, November 17, in Craanford Community Hall. Doors open at 10 a.m. To book a table please phone 087 1330836 after 3 p.m. Special rates for students.
YOUNG AT HEART PARTY
Our Young At Heart Party takes place on Sunday, November 24 (Please note: This is a week earlier than usual) Anyone who would like to attend is welcome to come along for afternoon tea, music and dancing.
SPLIT-THE-POT
On October 26 the prize of €154 was won by Liam King, a bingo regular. Congratulations, Liam. The co-ordinating team for Friday, November 8, is Team 3: Catherine Cassidy, Annette Kinsella and Martha Hogan.
CHURCH NEWS
Mass Intentions Sunday, October 10: Deceased Benefactors of Craanford Parish Sunday, November 16: Mae Finn, Hollyfort Saturday, November 23: Willie Lyons, Clonamona. Dan and Lily Kenny, Rossminogue, Seán Greene, Ballydarragh. Sunday, November 24: Paddy Whitty.
Recently Deceased Cathy Byrne (née Kinsella), Monasootha, Camolin.
Craanford Masses this week will be from Monday to Thursday at 9.15 a.m. Wednesday will be the monthly Mass with the St Patrick’s School community and as it is November we will remember our beloved dead.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday from 9.45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Booking Masses: All Months Mind and Anniversary Masses are now booked via the parish office which is open from Monday to Friday from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated.
Supporting Cranford Parish. If you would like to register to support Craanford parish, please telephone Fr Richard at 087 6923280 to receive either a box of envelopes or the details you need to set up a Standing Order via your bank. Many thanks.
Visitation of the sick and Housebound We are anxious to visit those who cannot celebrate Mass with us due to illness, handicap or age. Arrangements to receive the sacraments at home can be made by calling Fr Richard or Fr Felix. Kindly notify us of parishioners who are housebound or hospitalised so they can be visited. We are always pleased also to receive invitations to visit your home or to give a house blessing.
GAA NEWS
All using the dressing rooms at complex and at the pitch please leave in a tidy manner when finished. Check Facebook for details of all upcoming matches.
Congratulations to our under-11 hurlers who won against Myshall of Carlow in their ‘A final’ in Bunclody last Sunday morning. Well done to the players and their mentors. The Martin Storey tournament kicked off last weekend; this is always a great event, best of luck to all the teams involved. Best of luck to the minor camogie ladies who play Oylegate on Saturday evening, November 2, at home at 7.45 p.m.
Nursery will be back open after its summer break this and every Saturday. It’s on every Saturday morning at 11 a.m. in Craanford Complex. We have loads of fun and games introducing children to GAA skills, making friends and learning team work. For ages: 3-6 years. New members are always welcome to come along and give it a try.
GAA lotto jackpot was €9,000. One winner of jackpot: Patrick Redmond, Baltyfarrell. Numbers drawn; 1-14-23-26. Lucky-dip winners: Janet Noblett, Celine Clare, Mickey O’Brien, Frank Kelly, William Stacey. Seller’s prize: Pat Kavanagh. Next week’ jackpot starts at €1,000. Lotto tickets available in Cooney Communications, Craanford, Donals, Main Street Gorey, Cooney’s in Hollyfort, Doyle’s Londis on Carnew Road and Lamberts in Camolin 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.
BINGO
Bingo in Craanford hall every Friday night at 8.30 p.m. Bring a friend; enjoy a night out with a difference and your luck could just be in. Nice money to be won every week.
WEXFORD LOCAL LINK
Are you interested in getting a bus to Gorey? Wexford Local Link would like to run a bus from Askamore to Gorey calling at various stops via Monaseed/Craanford and other stops along the way. The bus would arrive in Gorey at approximately 8.45 a.m. in time for those working in Gorey or to get a bus to Dublin. It would then leave Gorey at approximately 5.45 p.m. back to Carnew via routes already mentioned. Please let Brian know in the parish office if interested.
STRICTLY CLUB DANCING
In association with St Patrick’s GAA club, Clonee Dancing Night takes place on November 15 at Amber Springs Hotel. The Grand Final is on November 22 in the Amber Springs Hotel. Tickets available from committee members or dancers.