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CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Kicking off the festive spirit Kiltealy Voluntary Cardiac Response are having their fourth annual fundraising Christmas fair in Kiltealy Community hall on Sunday next, November 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please come along and see the fantastic work our local crafters have on show and soak up the Christmas atmosphere. Admission free. Raffle on the day.
EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER
Blackstairs Community Playschool and Afterschool are recruiting one full time dedicated motivated Early Years Practitioner to cover a maternity leave. The successful applicant will have a friendly nature and a genuine interest in working with children. The hours of operation are 7.30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday. Qualification and experience: Minimum Fetac Level 5 and working knowledge of Preschool Services Regulations 2006, Aistear, the National Quality and National Curriculum framework and Síolta is essential. Experience is also desirable. Please send CV and cover letter to blackstairsplayschool@gmail. com on or before December 10.
BALLINDAGGIN STORY HOUSE
The talent at Ballindaggin Story House last week was of the highest calibre and the variety displayed would be difficult to surpass. Sally Hobson entertained by dancing a hornpipe.
A vote of sympathy was expressed to Margaret White on the death of her brother Art Foley, who was the legendary Wexford goal keeper 1954, 55, and 56 all-Ireland’s. He was renowned for denying Christy Ring his eighth all-Ireland medal by saving what should have been a goal and secured an all-Ireland win for Wexford in 1956. It’s the end of an era as he was one of the last surviving members of the great teams of them years.
Sympathy was also extended to Carmel Ennis on the death of her brother. Prayerful good wishes to all who are unwell at present. Ida Hobson was congratulated on her 90th birthday and was presented with a beautiful oil portrait painted by Susie White, who presented it to Ida amid loud applause.
Raffle winners: Joe Kennedy, Borris; Geraldine Loughney, Kilcullen; Seán Dalton, Bagenalstown; Matt Murphy, Castlebridge; Carmel Sinnott, Ballypreacus; Sally Hobson, Dublin; Breda Redmond, Oulart; Willie Kehoe, Oylegate; Carmel Redmond, Kildare; PJ Arthur, Ballyroebuck; Séamus Rafter, Monalee; Michael Pierce, Enniscorthy; John Candy, Benekerry; Mick Rice, Laois. Bean an Tí thanked all for their support. The proceeds of raffle goes to upkeep of the hall.
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Ballindaggin senior citizens party will be held on Sunday, December 8, at 1.30 p.m. in the Community Hall. The committee are looking forward to seeing you all at this annual special occasion.
SPLIT THE POT
Julieann Purcell was last week’s winner of Kiltealy NS splitthe-pot winning double week of €176. Play split-the-pot every week, envelopes available locally.