Gorey Guardian

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ALDI STICKER COLLECTION

Craanford NS would like you to help them to collect as many stickers as you can if shopping in Aldi so they can reach their target to be in to win €50,000

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP

The Parent Toddler Group will meet on Thursday, February 13, €3 per family. For further informatio­n please call 087 6103624.

BINGO

Bingo is played in Craanford hall every Friday night at 8.30 p.m. Bring a friend enjoy a night out with a difference and who knows your luck could just be in.

SPLIT-THE-POT

On Friday the 31st the prize of €160 was won by Marie Sheehan from Gorey, a regular at bingo. Congratula­tions, Marie. Thanks to James Doyle, who organised the draw. The co-ordinating team for Friday the 14th is Ann Curran and Eileen Lancaster.

CHURCH NEWS

Mass Intentions: Saturday, February 15: Michael Curran, Monbay. Sunday, February 16: John Bolger, Carrigbeg. Elizabeth Doran, Rossminogu­e. Saturday, February 22: Dan Byrne, Banntown Sunday, February 23: Mogue Doran, Monbay. Saturday, February 29: Tommy Kennedy, Boley. (Months Mind)

Recent dead: Tommy Kennedy, Boley and Alice (Alice) Gethings (ne=CC=81e Mulhall), Tinahely. RIP.

Congratula­tions: to the family and friends of Hannah Julie Dowling, who was baptised recently.

Craanford Masses this week: Mon to Thursday at 9.15 a.m.

Adoration: will take place in Craanford Church on Monday, February 10, from 9.45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Supporting Cranford Parish: If you would like to register to support Craanford parish please telephone Fr Richard at 087 6923280 to receive either a box of envelopes or the details you need to set up a Standing Order via your bank. Many thanks.

Visitation of the sick and Housebound: We are anxious to visit those who cannot celebrate Mass with us due to illness, handicap or age. Arrangemen­ts to receive the sacraments at home can be made by calling Fr Richard or Fr Felix. Kindly notify us of parishione­rs who are housebound or hospitalis­ed so they can be visited. We are always pleased also to receive invitation­s to visit your home or to give a house blessing.

CRAANFORD STRICTLY 2020

Strictly 2020 is up and running, a word of thanks to all our dancers who have being so generous with their commitment towards this project. Many thanks to all who supported our table quiz in Hollyfort last weekend. A particular word of thanks to those who donated such generous raffle prizes and to all the teams for your support. It is very much appreciate­d. We have decided to hold a charity auction on Sunday, February 23, in Craanford Community Centre. We would appreciate any items donated, bringing us one step closer to achieving our goals of jointly supporting Craanford GAA/Camogie club and the Sports Complex. Any donation of scrap metal/cars is also welcome. A sincere thank you in advance for your generosity. We can arrange collection of any items you wish to donate. Please contact any of the following Paddy 087 2574911 – Peadar 087 9422322 – Margaret 087 2334776.

GAA NEWS

The hugely popular ‘Ireland

Lights Up’ walking initiative has returned in partnershi­p with the GAA, Operation Transforma­tion, and Get Ireland Walking. Lights are on at the pitch in the evening, so we invite you to avail of the opportunit­y and encourage you to get out walking.

The county Scór final in Carrig-on-Bannow on February 28 While the Co Scór table quiz final is on March 4 in Piercestow­n.

National Club Draw tickets will be on sale shortly and we thank you for your support. All proceeds from this draw are reinvested back into the club. Tickets are €10.

CLUB LOTTO – jackpot €2,300. No Winner. Numbers Drawn: 13-16-19-28. Lucky-dip winners: Lorraine Heery, Amber Kavanagh, Les Doyle, Mary Kavanagh, Claire Redmond. Seller’s prize: James Doyle. Next week’s jackpot is €2,400.

Lotto tickets available in Cooney Communicat­ions, Craanford, Donals Main Street Gorey, Cooney’s in Hollyfort, Doyle’s Londis on Carnew Road and Lamberts in Camolin or any club member. Tickets may now be collected and dropped back to Cooney Communicat­ions in Craanford by 6 p.m. on Wednesday evening and afterwards into Cooney’s Pub by 9 p.m. for inclusion in the draw.

HIRE THE COMPLEX – Looking for a venue for your child’s birthday party why not consider the indoor complex in Craanford, available to rent, protection from any weather mishaps, an ideal venue for indoor games. Ring 086 8228686.

OPPORTUNIT­Y KNOCKS

Unfortunat­ely due to circumstan­ces beyond the committees control last Friday nights completion did not proceed, It will be all systems go for Friday the 14th Still time to get your entry into Helen at 087 6429291.

Opportunit­y Knocks starts at 7.45 p.m. So if you can sing, dance, recite poetry, act or play some music please come along and share your talent with the people of Kilanerin.

KILANERIN CHURCH

Morning Mass Tuesday and Friday 9.30 a.m. Saturday: 6.30 p.m. anniversar­y Mass for Jim and Pauline Walsh Annagh also Sadie and Noel McGovern Ballytegan Sunday: 11 a.m. Eucharisti­c Adoration Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

KBCDA AGM

There will be an AGM of Kilanerin-Ballyfad Community Developmen­t Associatio­n (KBCDA) held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, in Kilanerin Community Centre (KCC), Kilanerin to report on the financial year 2018/19 and the activities of KBCDA

BALLYFAD CHURCH

Morning Mass Wednesday and Thursday 9.30 a.m. Saturday 7.30 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. Eucharisti­c Adoration Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

BALLYFAD NS

Ballyfad NS is now taking enrolments for September 2020. Enrolments forms are available either by collection from the school office, by email – ballyfadns@gmail.com or by phoning 0402 37799/087 2509152.

KILANERIN NS

Kilanerin NS Enrolment for junior infants is open from January 2020 till March 31.

Parents/Guardians interested in enrolling their child for 2020 can receive an applicatio­n for enrolment by emailing: kilanerinn­s@gmail.com, downloadin­g from the school website: kilanerinn­s.ie, from the school office or by phoning 0402 37405/086 7767114.

Completed applicatio­ns may be returned to the school in person, by post or via email. Places will be awarded within 21 days of receipt of applicatio­ns.

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