Ballygarrett

BLOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in the Ballygarrett Réalt na Mara GAA Club blotto draw on December 9. The numbers picked were 6, 12, 25 and 27. The €20 luckydip winners were Patrick Hughes, Ballycanew; Oisin Dunbar; Martha Naughter; Pat Shortall; Margaret Brady. Five Free Tickets Winner: Declan Dunbar.

Next draw is on December 16 in the Shipyard, jackpot will be €6,200.

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.

COI SERVICE TIMES

The following are the service times for the Ardamine Group of Parishes.

Sunday, December 22 – The Fourth Sunday in Advent: Monamolin 11 a.m. (Carol Service).

Tuesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve: Clonevan 8.30 p.m. (Holy Communion).

Wednesday, December 25 – Christmas Day: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Holy Communion), Kiltennel 10.15 a.m. (Holy Communion), Ardamine 10.30 a.m. (Family Service), Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. (Holy Communion).

Sunday, December 29 – The First Sunday of Christmas: Kilmuckridge 11 a.m. (Group Holy Communion, with carols).

Sunday, January 5 – The Second Sunday of Christmas: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Ardamine 10.15 a.m. (Holy Communion), Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. (Morning Prayer).

Sunday, January 12 – The baptism of Christ: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Kiltennel 10.15 a.m. (Holy Communion), Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. (Holy Communion).

Sunday, January 19 – The Second Sunday of Epiphany: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Holy Communion), Ardamine 10.15 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. (Morning Prayer).

Sunday, January 26 – The Third Sunday of Epiphany: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Kilmuckridge 10.15 a.m. (Holy Communion), Clonevan 11.30 a.m. (Holy Communion).

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.