Newbawn

GAELIC GAMES

Last weekend our intermediate footballers went under by a four point margin away to Horewood seniors on a final score of 0-10 to 0-6 while the junior football team finished level with home team Clongeen on a score of 1-9 to 2-6.

The local intermediate hurling team made their first competitive appearance of 2017 a successful event when they defeated neighbours Rathgarogue-Cushinstown in their all county league game played under the lights in Balllinaboola last Thursday night week. They ended up deserving winners on a final score of 2-12 to 0-16 following a hard fought game. The second hurling team were not so lucky as despite putting in a good effort they went under to Cloughbawn at Castleboro last Sunday week on a final score of 2-15 to 1-10.

The first football team had their opening league game of the season when they played St Anne’s senior team in Newbawn recently. The locals were in front for most of the game but faded badly inside the final quarter and were beaten in the end on a score of 1-13 to 1-8. League games continues this week-end. (See fixtures for full details)

WELL DONE MICHAEL

Well done to local player Michael Furlong, Grallagh, who is the regular corner back on the Wexford senior football team that has gained promotion to Divisiun three of the National League following five successive wins including last Sundays 0-15 to 0-9 victory over London at Wexford park.

HOPE AND DREAM RUN

Eugene Cashin of Ard Beg, Newbawn, and formerly New Ross, is taking part in the Hope and Dream 10K run and is looking for 100 people to sponsor him at €10 each.

This run is to raise funds for the Hope Cancer Support Centre in Enniscorthy, the County Wexford Hospice Homecare. If you are interested in supporting him, Eugene can be contacted at 087 9306354.

BEREAVEMENTS

The passing of three neighbouring ladies in their early eighties caused much regret over a wide area during the past week. Mary Foxe (née Dunne) Horetown, Foulkesmills, died last Saturday week, while her close neighbour May Murphy (née O’Sullivan) died last Tuesday, and the third lady, Mary Ryan, O’Rourkes Cross passed away at the week-end.

All three were very popular and well known member of the local Little Cullenstown community over a long number of years and will be sorely missed. All three ladies were pre-deceased by their husbands, Ted, Bartley and Tom respectively. Sympathy is extended to the sons and daughters, grandchildren, and all other relatives and friends of the deceased. The burial of all three took place in the new cemetery Clongeen following requiem mass in Little Cullenstown church. May they rest in peace.

MEN’S SHED

The Men’s Shed situated at the back of Fr Jim Furlong’s house at Tomgarrow is now back in full swing. The group meet every Monday from 1 p.m. till 4 p.m. and new members are always welcome to join up.

Presently they are selling kindling, bird boxes, nesting boxes, dog sheds, garden seats and benches. For more information ring John at 087 7674008.

COLLECTION THANKS

The annual church gate collection in aid of the Community Hospital in New Ross took place around the district recently and was very well supported. For anyone who missed out on making a contribution to such a worthy cause its still not too late to make a donation, which would be very much appreciated.

GARDENING GROUP.

The horticultural group meets every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Raheen Family Resource Centre. The group is open to anyone with an interest in gardening, and would like to knows more about growing their own fruit or vegetables in a smallplot at a very low cost. This project is being run in conjunction with the Irish Heart Foundation. For more information please contact 051 428805 or just come along on any Friday morning.

CHRISTY PURCELL RUN

The Christy Purcell Memorial Vintage Road run took place on Sunday last, March 19, and was very well supported. Registration took place in Foulkesmills at mid day, and all vehicles both old and new then headed off at 1 p.m. towards Newbawn and Adamstown. All vehicles including cyclists were made welcome to join in.

There was a hot dinner served in the Oak Tree bar Foulkesmills, and a free raffle for all participants on their return. All proceeds will go to local charities and support would be greatly appreciated.