Ballycanew
SCHOOL 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 50years 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 night, December 7, winner, - L, B,A, J,P, A,J (Syndicate) – prize money was €254. Congratulations to Peter Kavanagh (€25 Percivals), Stephen Kirwan (€25 Sizzles) and Dwayne Blake (€25 Glanbia). Thanks to everyone for their continue support.
ST PATRICK’S GAA LOTTO
There was no jackpot winner last week; winning numbers were 1, 12, 16 and 21; three matched three numbers each receive €50. Mary Hunt, Michael Doyle, Lorraine
Aodhan and Marie Doyle. Vouchers: Liam Daly, Eilish Higgins, Cathy Carton, Esther Kenny. Sweets: G White, Anthony Dobbs.
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 Center 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 9 a.m. to midnight
Foran computer are running free computer courses in Ballycanew Resource centre starting December 2 Contact Aislinn for more information at 087 2127614.
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
Enrollment 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 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.