Ballygarrett
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OPERATION TRANSFORMATION NATIONAL WALK DAY.
Ballygarrett Tidy Towns Operation Transformation National Walk Day takes place on Saturday, January 18, 11 a.m. Meeting at Cahore Pier from 10.30 a.m. for registration and warm up to music before the 11 a.m. start.
This is a 4.82km loop walk starting from Cahore Pier, with a choice of two routes with one destination. A loop walk from Cahore point to Old Bawn and back to Cahore. Route 1 the Cahore Cliff walk over to Old Bawn along the beach and back via the road. Route 2 will go along the road from Cahore Pier to Old Bawn. Suitable for all family members, dogs allowed but must be on a lead. Contact Bernie Byrne 087 9389288.
Hope to get all members of the wider community out and enjoy the fresh air.
TIDY TOWNS
Crafty Thursday is back in the Wishing Well starting Thursday 16 th January from 9.15 a.m.
Whether you want to make a pom pom rug, Garland or pom pom Easter wreath, the list is endless. Workshop presented by Wendy.
Participants bring along wool and cardboard to get started. A decision on what you want to make can be made after the first get together.
Come along for a chat and a cuppa. Free to attend.
GOREY BUS LINKS NEW TIMETABLE
Gorey bus links now runs three times a day, six days a week. Outbound Monday to Saturday Ballygarrett Schooner – 9.35 a.m., Return Ballygarrett Peigs Bar 1.36 p.m., Evening service 5.36 p.m. Free Travel Pass accepted and Single Fare €5.
KILLENAGH WANDERERS.
Lotto Tickets on sale each week from club and Committee members at €2-00 each.
BLOTTO RESULTS
There was no jackpot winner in the Ballygarrett Réalt na Mara GAA Club blotto draw on January 6. The numbers picked were 17, 25, 26 and 28. The €20 luckydip winners were Declan Dunbar, Courtown; Ann Casey c/o Patty Casey; Mary Naughter and GC; Orla Wafer; Pat Shortall c/o Parklands. Five Free Tickets Winner: Jackie and Helen O’Connor. Next draw is on January 13 in the Taravie, jackpot will be €6,600.
RÉALT NA MARA GAA NEWS
We would like to wish all our members a happy new year. Training for all teams will resume soon new members always welcome. Please see our website for contact details for all sections or follow us on Facebook.
Dates for you Diary: On January 31 our annual poker night will take place. On February 22 the club dinner dance will take place in Upton Court Kilmuckridge. Tickets available.
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. We also play on Monday evening 6: 50 for 7 p.m. start, partner needed.
Results from Thursday, January 2. First: Mary Murphy and Margaret O’Connor second: Mary-Pat Mullen and Anne Kelly.
Results from Monday, January 6. First: Mary Murphy and Margaret O’Connor second: Jo and Podge Ussher. 17 and 19. No winner, Match 3s, Micheál A Doyle, Cristin McDonald. Next jackpot €10,000
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Ballymurn Fun Run on Sunday, January 26, Grandparents Day: Thursday, January 30, at 11.30 a.m. Confrimation: Tuesday, March 3.