Ballygarrett
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SPLIT-THE-POT
Ballygarrett National School split-the-pot Monday, February 3, Winner: Congratulations to Marion and Mark Cardiff, €212. Next draw will be Monday, February 17. If your not in you can’t win as It could be YOU...
KILLENAGH WANDERERS FC
Killenagh Wanderers FC will be holding a Fun 5/10k Run or Walk Fund Raising in the spring. Date to be confirmed and sponsorship cards will available shortly. More details next week.
There was no lotto jackpot winner drawn on February 10. The numbers picked were 8, 11, 25 and 27. Next draw is Monday, February 17, in Courtown and tickets are €2 available from committee or the usual places. Jackpot is now €7,600
Killenagh Wanderers AFC Kids Soccer Academy, every Saturday from 11 to one 15 PM For girls and boys ages 5, 6, 7, eight, and nine. Indoor and outdoor facilities. Registration €20 and €2 per training session. Please feel free to drop by on the day or contact Noel at 089 4299677. Search Killenagh on Google maps for our Location.
ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN.
Children’s Art and Craft classes for aged four to nine years are taking place in Ballygarrett GAA
Complex for six weeks, starting Saturday, February 15, and continuing till March 21. Time: 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Classes will also commence for children aged 10 to 13 years and these are taking place in Ballygarrett GAA Complex for six weeks, starting Saturday, February 15, and continuing till March 21. Time: 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Places are Limited Contact Pidgey Pen on Facebook to secure your place or for more information 083 8358701.
TIDY TOWNS
Crafty Thursday is back in the Wishing Well 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 TIMETABLE
Gorey bus links now runs 3times 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.
RÉALT NA MARA GAA CLUB NEWS
Blotto draw – February 10. Winning numbers 14, 15, 21 and 29. No jackpot winner. €20 luckydip winners: Aoife and Kayleigh Poole; Brendan Hobbs; Mary and Paul Williams; Jo Darcy; Eliz Casey. Five Free Tickets Winner: Declan Dunbar. Next Weeks draw is on February 17 in O’Briens. Jackpot: €7,100.
The club dinner dance will take place on Saturday, February 22, in the Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge. Tickets are €35 and available from 087 8123979.
Check out our webpage for updates and our Facebook page. Lots of teams are back training so if you would like to join any team get in contact.
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 night 6.50 p.m. for 7 p.m. start. Partner required. Apologies no result for Monday, February 10. No game due to adverse weather conditions.
Results for Thursday, February 13. Best Gross: Jo and Podge Ussher. First: Maria Sheridan and Kathleen McDonnell. Second: Rose Sullivan and Mary Murphy.
February 21. The festival runs nightly at the KMH from Friday, February 21, till Saturday, February 29. The adjudicator this year is Brendan Murray.
Kilmuckridge Drama Group will stage ‘Daughter from over the water’ By MJ Molloy. We wish them every success on the circuit this year.
The full line up as follows. Friday, February 21 – The Year of the Hiker, Camross Drama Group. Saturday, February 22 – At the Black Pig Dyke, Sillan Players. Sunday, February 23 – One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, Mullingar Theatre Lab. Monday, February 24 – The Salvage Shop, Kilrush Drama Group.
BUFFERS ALLEY GAA
CLUB DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY DRAW – Looking for your continued support for 2020. Subscription to the draw stands at €120 for the full year or if you wish, you can pay monthly. The draw takes place on the last Thursday of every month with €650 in prizes to be won in every draw. All names to be submitted asap.
CLUB SUNDAY LUNCH – Tickets on sale from club members for the annual Sunday lunch in the clubhouse on Sunday, February 23. midday to 3 p.m.
WHO WANTS TO BE A THOUSANDAIRE – Buffers Alley host Who Wants to be a Thousandaire in the Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge on Saturday, March 14. The nationwide game show experience should be a great way to get St Patrick’s weekend on the way. Everyone, who buys a ticket has an opportunity to participate in the quiz and be in with a chance of winning a prize (up to €1,000). Tickets cost €20 or a family ticket for four people €50. Don’t miss it. In addition to giving the audience a good social night, it is a thank you to the numerous exhibitors who have subscribed very generously to this fundraiser. Come along and bring your friends.
Irish Scholarship Opportunity – Buffers Alley GAA Club, in conjunction with Wexford GAA, are giving young players an opportunity to attend a Gaeltacht course in Coláiste Laighean in New Ross for two weeks in the summer. Each club is asked to submit the names of two underage players who would be interested in putting their name forward for an open draw at county level. The courses are for sixth class to second year and another one for second to fifth year. Any member of Buffers Alley interested in finding out more or wishing to put their name forward is asked to contact Domhnall McArdle (underage secretary) on or before Wednesday, February 26. If there are more than two interested in the club, a draw will take place to decide which names go forward.
GAA FOUNDATION COURSE – Our club in conjunction with our GPO, James Donoghue will be running a Foundation Coaching Dual course for hurling and gaelic football commencing February 24 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for three Mondays in a row. Charge will be €10 per mentor. All mentors involved with teams under-seven to under-17 must have this Foundation Level coaching course level but the course is open to everyone including adult players/mentors/ parents or anyone who might like to get involved in coaching at our nursery, summer camps, teams etc. in the future. It is also a great course for parents so that they can help their children continue to practice the basic skills at home. Contact Coiste na nÓg chairman, Robbie Kirwan 087 6139349 for registration before Friday, February 21.
LEINSTER CLUB HURLING LEAGUE – Our adult men are out in the first round of the Leinster Club Hurling league on Saturday next 22nd away to Glenealy. Good Luck to all.
NEW ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM – This is a reminder that the Buffers Alley GAA Club member online registration is now open for 2020 season which will facilitate easier payment of membership, club draws, ticket sales, etc. Download the clubforce App today or click clubforce.com/clubs/ GAA-buff.
We ask that you register as soon as possible so as to reduce the significant burden of managing this process on club registrar and committee. In addition to players, we are looking for social/non-playing members to join up. Adult social members €30 or €50 for a couple. All our rates are available to view on social media or on our website.
TONY DORAN GAA QUIZ – This year the GAA Quiz will take place on Thursday, February 20, at 8.30 in the clubhouse and we extend a warm welcome to old friends and we invite new friends to come and take on the challenges set by Tony.
BEGINNER’S BRIDGE LESSONS
Seán Ógs Bridge club will sponsor a 10-week beginner’s course in the Upton Court Hotel. The course will begin on Tuesday, February 4, at 7 p.m. The lessons are free. If interested phone Podge Ussher at 087 2487540.
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 night 6.50 p.m. for 7 p.m. start. Partner required. Apologies no result for Monday, February 10. No game due to adverse weather conditions.
Results for Thursday, February 13. Best Gross: Jo and Podge Ussher. First: Maria Sheridan and Kathleen McDonnell. Second: Rose Sullivan and Mary Murphy.
AFTERSCHOOL
Little Acorns is taking bookings for the afterschool club which will operate till 5 p.m. Pick up from St Joseph’s Primary school at 1.40 p.m. and 2.40 p.m. by our childcare team. Subvention schemes available. Contact 053 9130393.
MEN’S SHED
The Kilmuckridge Men’s Shed is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30a.m. to 4 p.m. Call in any time during these hours have a coffee meet everyone and see some of the projects the group have made. For more information phone 053 9130393. Everyone welcome all age groups.