Ballycanew
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Saturday, November 9, winner of the splitthe-pot, Patricia McGuinness and the prize money was €217. Congratulations. Thanks to everyone for their continue support.
ST PATRICK’S GAA LOTTO
The winner of last week’s jackpot was Liam Kielthy; winning numbers were 10, 14, 15 and 23. Two matched three numbers to each receive €75: Purcell Family, Tina and Jenny.
WHIST DRIVE RESULTS
Results of whist drive held in hall on Friday night, November 1, Gents; first V Tomkins; second – Peg Byrne; third Sadie Mordaunt; Gents Half Time:Ladies first Ann Martin; Ladies – second Cathy Keane; third Joan Finnegan;
Results of whist drive held in hall on Friday night, November 8. Gents; first Peg Byrne; second – Nick Furlong; third Anne Slater; Gents Half Time:Ladies first Breda O’Connor; Ladies – second Peg Kennedy; third Ann Martin; whist drive every Friday night in the hall. All are welcome.
FIRST RESPONDERS
Volunteers are urgently needed for Ballycanew CFR – full training is given. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, email ballycanewcfr@gmail.com, or contact us on our Ballycanew Community First Responders Facebook page.
New Committee members: Olive Furney (co-ordinator) 087 9557163; Leona Kehoe (treasurer) 087 2757110; Eamonn McKenna (secretary) 086 2355634; Brigid O’Brien 087 6183725; Patrick Higgins 085 1409935; Peader Roche 086 1594936; Karen Crehan 087 9052238.
RESOURCE CENTRE
Ballycanew Resource Centre will host the following. Teen club is on this week open for teens in the area from secondary school 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Open mornings for tea and coffee from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Community office open if anyone has printing or computer needs from nine.midnight.
Social media for small business classes start Tuesday, November 19, 10 a.m to midday – cost of €20 starting with Facebook Community cinema will return on Friday the 29th 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Computer classes run in conjunction with rural links will start in the next few weeks anyone interested contact Aislinn at 087 2127614. Classes are free of charge.
TEXT ALERT
Please report any suspicious activity to Gorey Garda Station. For our vital system to work it is important that members of the public to report directly to the local garda station to ensure our system works effectively. It is imperative that anything you feel is worth reporting goes directly to 053 9430690 so that it can be sent out on our text alert system. Let’s continue to make our community a safer place.
GOREY BUS LINKS
Gorey bus links timetable, six days a week. Outbound Monday to Saturday Ballycanew Roundabout 9.23 a.m., Return Ballycanew Roundabout 1.48 p.m. and 5.48 p.m. Free Travel Pass accepted and Single Fare €5.
NOTES
Please note the change of deadline day. Any items to be included in the local notes have to be sent to me by Thursday evening by 5 p.m. and not a Sunday. Please contact Ann at 087 7433684 or email annkehoe@ yahoo.ie.