Boolavogue

GAA NEWS

Activity cards for the ACTIV8 keep fit initative were distributed in the local schools last week and over 30 people turned up on Saturday morning, January 18, for the 5km walk/run in Boolavogue. The initative also includes a regular parent and children evening, as well as beginner circuit training sessions. Everyone in the community, young or old, is invited to take part, and for further details of planned events, please contact any committee member.

GOOD LUCK CATHAL

Everyone in Boolavogue sends best wishes to Cathal Walsh, who has starred for IT Carlow in this year’s Sigerson Cup campaign. The Carlow team beat UCC in the quaarter final and then on Wednesday last, January 22, disposed of Letterkenny IT in a thrilling semi-final. Near the end of the game, the Donegal side drew level only to have Carlow snatch victory with a last-minute goal, leaving the final score at 2-9 to 1-9. The final, againt DCUs team, Erin’s Hopes, takes place tomorrow, Wednesday, January 29, in the DCU sports grounds at 7.30 p.m.

MINISTERS OF THE WORD AND EUCHARIST

On Saturday night, February 1, Éinín Rossiter is the Minister for the Word on duty in St Cormac’s at the Vigil Mass at 8 p.m. and Noeleen Hennessy will be helping distribute Holy Communion. At the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday morning, Mary Gilbride is the reader on duty, with Monica Gahan acting as Eucharistic Minister.

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP

On Wednesday last, the toddlers and their parents took part in a yoga session and everyone, especially the parents, found it totally relaxing. If you are interested in joining in the fun, come along to Boolavogue Hall tomorrow morning, Wednesday, as new members are always welcome.

GAA LOTTO DRAW

The jackpot still survives. No one had the numbers, 8, 15, 26 and 27 which were drawn in the Monageer-Boolavogue GAA lotto draw recently and so the big prize has been increased to €8,200 for the next draw. This will take place in the new clubhouse in Monageer on Tuesday, February 4, at 9.30 p.m. As usual, if you match three of the numbers drawn, you can win or share in the €160 match-three prize. Tickets only cost €2 and can be had from local businesses, club members and online.