AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Ballycanew BALLYCANEW NS REUNION
Ballycanew National School is celebrating 50years of the opening of its doors on its current site this year. There will be a celebratory evening of reunion on Saturday, December 28, at 7 p.m. in the school. Mass of Thanksgiving celebrating 50 years in St Moling’s Church at 6 p.m. Past pupils, currents pupils and the community are invited to join the celebrations.
We would like any old photographs and stories from any time over the last 50years, these can be emailed to secretary@ballycanewns.ie or dropped to the school office. These will be returned to you. Please spread the word. It promises to be a night of reminiscing and catching up with old school mates. Refreshments on the night.
BUY A BULB FOR OUR REMEMBRANCE TREE
Ballycanew National School will be lighting up their school this year with a large outdoor Christmas Tree. Buy a bulb and light up thier Christmas Tree and remember a loved one who is not by your side this Christmas. Write a personal message on the cards provided and it will then be hung on the tree beside a Christmas tree light bulb and it will shine bright remembering your loved one. Bulbs are €5 and can be got from the school office, Tina’s Hair Salon, Brooks, Day Break. All proceeds to Ballycanew NS Fundraising Appeal.
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS CONCERT.
Internationally acclaimed soprano Deirdre Masterson and friends presents the ‘The Spirit of Christmas’ on Friday, December 20, in St Michael’s Church, Gorey. Special guests performances on the night from the Irish College of Music Theatre and Ballycanew NS Choir. Mulled wine reception from 6.30 p.m. with concert starting at 7.30 p.m. Tickets €20, concessions available. Tickets available from school office, Gorey parish office, The Wine Buff and online with Eventbrite. All proceeds will go to Ballycanew NS Fundraising Appeal.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to the Saturday, November 30, winner of the split-the-pot, Victor Tomkins and the prize money was €239. Congratulations. Thanks to everyone for their continue support.
ST PATRICK’S GAA LOTTO
There was no jackpot winner last week; winning numbers were 2, 8, 24 and 27. Three matched three numbers to each receive €50: K Phipps, Sinéad Carton, Linda Flynn. Vouchers: G White, E Kelly, G White, Fiona Hamilton. Sweets: D Devereux, Four of a Straight.
SANTA VISIT
Ballycanew Lights Committee would like to announce the arrival of Santa on Sunday, December 15, at 6 p.m. for the big switch on of our new Christmas Tree. Promises to be a great night. Come along and join in the festive atmosphere. Also Santa has left a Mailbox for the kids to post their Christmas letter on the night.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR/ ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR.
A Christmas craft fair/bazaar will be held in Ballycanew National School on Sunday, December 15, from three 5 p.m. The School choir will get you in the spirit of Christmas with some carol singing, There will be craft stalls, envelope raffle, face painting, cake sale, tea and coffee and much much more. There will be activities for the children to do. The Ballycanew Parents Assocaition would love you to come and join them in an evening of festive fun for all the family.
WHIST DRIVE RESULTS
Results of whist drive held in hall on Friday night, November 29. Gents; first G Gilbert; second – ; third Isaac Connolly; Gents Half Time Ladies first Eilish Murphy; Ladies – May 2 Hunt; third Eileen Furlong; Ladies Half Time Alice Gibney.
Results of whist drive held in hall on Friday night, December 6, Gents; first Peg Byrne; second – Flo Kavanagh third Anne Slater; Gents Half Time ; Ladies first Eithne Kelly; Ladies – second Anne Fleming; May 3 Hune; Ladies Half Time.
Whist drive continues every Friday night in the hall. All are welcome.
FIRST RESPONDERS
Volunteers 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.
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 9.11 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.midnight in Ballycanew Resource Center 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.
BALLYOUGHTER NS
Enrolment is now being taken for September 2019 for Ballyoughter National School. Expression of interest forms also available for September 2020 intake. If you would like to enroll your child for the coming year or put your name on file for September 2020 contact the office at 053 938200 Tuesday – Thursday 9.15-1.30 or leave a message any day and an enrollment form or expression of interest form will be issued to you. If you are new to the area or deciding about schools and want to pop in to meet us or see the school just let us know.
GOREY BUS LINKS NEW TIMETABLE
Gorey bus links timetable, six days a week. Outbound Monday to Saturday Ballycanew Roundabout 9.23 a.m., Return Ballycanew Roundabout Sept June 13.48 p.m. and 17.48 p.m., Free Travel Pass accepted and Single Fare €5.
LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS FOOD APPEAL
Gorey and District Lions Club’s annual Christmas Food Appeal takes place from December 13 to December 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day during this period at Pettitt’s SuperValu, Gorey and outside Dunnes Stores, in the mall, at Gorey Shopping Centre.
This Appeal helps those in need in Gorey and surrounding areas experiencing financial difficulty in the lead up to Christmas. Your support of this Appeal is gratefully appreciated.
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.
Ballygarrett BLOTTO RESULTS
There was no jackpot winner in the Ballygarrett Réalt na Mara GAA Club blotto draw on December 2. The numbers picked were 3, 10, 19 and 21. The €20 luckydip winners were Lily McDonald, Glasscarrig; Richard and Niamh; Eilish Brady, Riverchapel; Liz, Ardamine Court; Aidan McDonald, Clonroche. Five Free Tickets Winner: Patrick Doyle. Next draw is on December 9 in the Shipyard, jackpot will be €6,100.
UNDERAGE GAA COACHING
Underage 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.
LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS FOOD APPEAL
Gorey and District Lions Club’s annual Christmas Food Appeal takes place from December 13 to December 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day during this period at Pettitt’s SuperValu, Gorey and outside Dunnes Stores, in the mall, at Gorey Shopping Centre.
This Appeal helps those in need in Gorey and surrounding areas experiencing financial difficulty in the lead up to Christmas. Your support of this Appeal is gratefully appreciated.
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.
Kilmuckridge ST VINCENT DE PAUL
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: Mobile No: 085 1159495.
BUFFERS ALLEY GAA
CLUB DRAW – November Winners €400 ;Matty Foley, Ballygurtin. €100 Emily Hughes, Curatubbin ;€50 ;Pat Donnellan, Ballyart ;Patti Leacy, Garrydaniel, and Deirdre Laffan, Ballinahoun.
POKER CLASSIC 2019 – The 11th annual Buffers Alley Poker Classic will take place in the clubhouse on Friday, December 27, at 8 p.m. Tickets, €20, are now on sale from club members or you can pay at the door on the night.
This Classic offers some of the best prize money and has become a firm favourite with card sharks in the county. There will be a Door Prize courtesy of Hammel’s Centra, Kilmuckridge.
The final placings last year were Paddy Kinsella, Pat Donnellan, Nellie Farrell, Aidan Leacy, Paddy Breen and Tess Enright. All these players have complimentary entry to this year’s event. Aidan Leacy also had the First Poker and there was no Straight Flush or Royal Flush.
There will be refreshments served and the bar will be running promotions on the night.
COTS TRAINING
COTS LTI (Kilmuckridge Training Centre) Located at Cosher Centre (beside Kate’s Café) – we still have three places left on our course which will be a full time Level 4 in Office Skills. This is a great opportunity to brush up on your skills or get back to education. You may receive a training allowance while on the course. For enquiries please contact the Kilmuckridge Community Family Resource Centre on 05391 18995 or email kilmuckridgecentre@eircom.net.
AFTERSCHOOL
Little Acorns is taking bookings for the afterschool club which operates till 5 p.m. Pick up from St Joseph’s Primary school at 1.40 p.m. and 2.40 p.m. by our childcare team. Subvention schemes available. Contact 053 9130393.
MEN’S SHED
The Kilmuckridge Men’s Shed is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call in any time during these hours have a coffee meet everyone and see some of the projects the group have made. For more information phone 053 9130393. Everyone welcome all age groups.
FIRST RESPONDERS
The Kilmuckridge CFR Group is looking for volunteers. No experience is needed as full training will be provided. For more information on our next meeting please contact Ken Harney at 087 1882994.
SENIOR ALERT SCHEME
Funding of personal alarm and pendant available for one year by registering for the scheme with Kilmuckridge Community and Family Resource Centre. Contact 053 9130393.
MEALS ON WHEELS
If you can spare an hour or two of your time to deliver meals once a month, please contact us at 053 9130393. The areas we deliver to Ballygarrett, Monamolin, Kilmuckridge, Blackwater and the Ballagh.
LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS FOOD APPEAL
Gorey and District Lions Club’s annual Christmas Food Appeal takes place from December 13 to December 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day during this period at Pettitt’s SuperValu, Gorey and outside Dunnes Stores, in the mall, at Gorey Shopping Centre.
This Appeal helps those in need in Gorey and surrounding areas experiencing financial difficulty in the lead up to Christmas. Your support of this Appeal is gratefully appreciated.