Gorey Guardian

Ballygarre­tt

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BLOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in the Ballygarre­tt Réalt na Mara GAA Club blotto draw on November 18. The numbers picked were 6, 13, 26 and 28. The €20 lucky-dip winners were Sue and Eva Casey; Caroline Masterson; Bernie Lawless; Vera Redmond; Kevin and Theresa Farrelly. Five Free Tickets Winner: Kevin McLoughlin.

Next draw is on November 25 in Ambrose Maloneys, jackpot will be €5,900.

UNDERGAE GAA COACHING

Undergae GAA coaching for beginners to senior infants boys is on Tuesday nights at 6 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. in the Ballygarre­tt GAA hall.

All boys are welcome where they will be coached in a fun and enjoyable way on the skills of Gaelic games that helps to develop the health and social wellbeing of the child, and parents are asked to remain for duration of the session.

The youths skills and conditioni­ng training also takes place on Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is open to all boys’ under-13, under-15 and under-17 teams. Activities will help youth players to prepare for the demands of Gaelic games.

For informatio­n on all coaching contact Valarie at 087 6289327.

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL

St Vincent de Paul will take up the annual Christmas Appeal collection at all Masses on the weekend of December 7/8. SVDP thank you for your generous support in the past and looks forward to your continued support in the future. All money collected will be used to relive financial stress for families locally.

St Vincent de Paul is available to assist families who maybe experienci­ng particular financial stress especially in terms of basic necessitie­s. Help is available by contacting us on our Confidenti­al Helpline at 085 1159495.

WRITERS GROUP BOOK LAUNCH

Gorey Writers are launching their book ‘Taking Flight’ this Thursday, November 28, in Gorey Library at 7 p.m. All are welcome to come along for a great night of music, readings and refreshmen­ts.

BRIDGE CLUB

Come play bridge in Seán Óg’s Kilmuckrid­ge Bridge Club, Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckrid­ge, Thursday mornings at 9.50 a.m. for a 10 a.m. start.

No partner needed as we operate a joker system. There was no game this Monday, November 25.

New members welcome. Names are now being taken for Christmas competitio­n on December 5 also numbers for Christmas Lunch on December 12.

Results for Monday, November 18. First: Kathleen McDonnell and Maria Sheridan.

Results for Thursday, November 21. Best Gross: Podge and Jo Ussher. First: Iris McMenamin and Arthur Ring. Joint second: Bruce Walker and Laura Grimes. Joint second: Allen and Gloria Proby.

GOREY BUS TIMETABLE

Gorey bus links now runs three times a day, six days a week. Outbound Monday to Saturday. Ballygarre­tt Schooner 9.32 a.m., Return Ballygarre­tt Pegs Bar 1.55 p.m., evening service 6.50 p.m. Free Travel Pass and Single Fare €5.

KILLENAGH WANDERERS AFC

Killenagh Wanderers AFC Kids Soccer Academy on every Saturday from midday to 1 p.m. For Girls and boys ages 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9years. Indoors and outdoors facilities. Registrati­on €20 and €2 per training session. Please feel free to drop by on the day or contact Noel at 089 4299677.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL

The local St Vincent de Paul confidenti­al helpline is 085 1159495.

LOCAL NOTES

If you have any items to be included in the Ballygarre­tt notes, please email jpp@iol.ie before 5 p.m. on Thursday or phone 087 872337560.

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