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CORACH RAMBLERS FC
A-team were at home to Bunclody yesterday and went down to a 1-0 defeat despite being on top for most of the game, we started well and on six minutes we won our first corner which was cleared, we were dealing comfortably with anything Bunclody were throwing at us and on 18 minutes we went close when Hermi shot just wide.
On 35 minutes bunclody posed their first threat when they won a free on the edge of the box which they sent over the bar so 0-0 at half time, we came out in the second half and stepped up our intensity but couldn’t get the breakthrough coming closest on 81 minutes when Richie found Daz, whose shot was excellently saved by the Bunclody keeper.
Three minutes later we went close again following a good 5-man move but Gareth’s shot went just wide, two minutes later we conceded following a rare bunclody attack, we pushed hard for an equaliser in the last few minutes but the closest we came was in the last minute of injury time when Gareth’s shot went just wide, it was hard to take after being on top for most of the game but that’s football.
The men’s B team were in action yesterday, and maintained their winning start to the season by beating Carne in Danescastle. Goals from the evergreen Spicky Diskin and Philly Murphy helped secure our second win on the bounce by a 2-1 scoreline.
Corach were on top throughout but a host of missed opportunities from the home side kept the game on a knife edge right upto the final whistle.
Overall a good performance with standout performances right through the team from the likes of Millhouse Mazy, Philly and Spicky. Keep it going now boys.
Congratulations to this week’s split-the-pot winner Fiona Rowe, Connagh, Fethard-on-Sea. Fiona picks up a brilliant €712. Thanks a million to everyone for your continued support.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
Upcoming advents in Grantstown daycare centre: Tuesday the 19th – Exhibition of Fine Art 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Picture Quiz Cards in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon. Wednesday the 20th – Exhibition of Fine Art 11 a.m. to four.pm Pongo in the morning and the Two Paddies in the afternoon. Thursday the 21st – Exhibition of Fine Art 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. table quiz/Games in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon. Friday the 22nd – Final day of Exhibition of Fine Art 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Home Baking – Some tasty home baking available from out talented kitchen staff. Tea Brack and Cheesecake mini, medium and large available. To place an order call our reception at 051 561016. Any orders required for Friday please place your order before Thursday afternoon.
Textured landscape Exhibition of fine art – Exhibition opened on September 16, at 3 p.m. in Grantstown church and will be opened daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. till Friday, September 22. Everyone welcome.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The society extends an open invitation to everyone to come along to hear one of Ireland’s most eminent historians and former Director of the National Museum, Dr Pat Wallace, speak at Tír-na-nÓg on Thursday, October 12, at 8.30 p.m.
This is a once in a life-time opportunity to hear Pat and we hope you all come along and extend a warm Bannow welcome to him. There is no entry charge. Any enquiries please contact Anne Farrell at 086 8469131 or annmarfarrell@eircom.net.
MICHAEL ENGLISH
Following his very successful cabaret last year, the community of Mulrankin are delighted to announce that Michael English and his band will be returning to Clayton Whites hotel this year on Thursday, November 30, in concert with special guest Brendan Shine. Tickets cost €22.50 and it promises to be another great night if last year is anything to go by.
We’re very lucky to be part of Michaels concert tour this year, he’s starting in the Olympia on October 11 and finishing with us in Wexford on November 30, all his concert tour dates will be advertised nationwide in the national papers and also through his own website so demand is going to be high.
To avoid disappointment order your tickets early by calling 087 9136932 or 087 2052820 or email us at mulrankin.cg@gmail.com.
BRIDGE CLUB
Carrig-on-Bannow Bridge Club will hold its AGM on Tuesday, September 19, at 7 p.m. All new members very welcome.
Results W/E August 29: First Paddy Whitty and Aidan Colfer; second Mary Cosgrove and Watt Hayes; third Maureen White and Kathleen Kennedy; fourth Mick Harpur and Patsy Farrell.
Winners W/E September 5: First John Hosey and Jenni Westlake; second Róisín Kelly and Teresa Foley; third Mick Harpur and Patsy Farrell; fourth Dora furlong and Rosarii Donovan.
GAA CLUB NOTES
The ladies’ football club presents the two Johnnies live in Tír na nÓg, Wellingtonbridge, followed by DJ Kieran Furlong on Saturday, September 23. Starting at 9 p.m. till late, finger food on the night. Tickets are €15 each, and are flying out, and can be purchased from Geelans Waddingtown, Costcutter’s Wellingtonbridge, Tír na nÓg or contact 085 7396614.
Lotto this Tuesday with a jackpot of €12,500. Tickets are two euro each and can be purchased from the post office Carrig, Seabreeze Laundrette Carrig, Tír na nÓg, Wellingtonbridge, and from any club officer in the complex.
Well done to our under-16 girls’ football team, under-16 Hurling and the u 12 boys’ football who all played county finals at the weekend. All details on our Facebook page from the weekend.
The Junior Hurlers finished up their season with a six point loss over the Rapp’s after extra time. Well done lads and also to their management team Pat, Larry, Ken and Michael.
Deepest condolences to the Fleming Family at this sad time. and St Kearns split-the-pot is Tom Walsh, who won €97. Congratulations, Tom. The next draw will take place on September 24.
WEEKLY LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s Club’s lotto jackpot of €11,900 so next week’s jackpot stands at €12,000. The club had two lucky-dip winners Agnes Waters and Patrick Barden, who won €30 each, we also had two winners the previous week Sam Crampton and the Hanton/ Fitzpatrick children. The winning numbers were 1, 4, 7 and 25All-Ireland Ticket
Congratulations to Garrett Foley, who won two tickets to the all-Ireland hurling final in the recent draw organised by Fethard St Mogue’s GAA Club. Thanks to everyone who supported the draw.
FETHARD ST MOGUE’S
The intermediate hurlers played Our Lady’s Island in the county quarter-final in Killurin last weekend. In a tough encounter OLI took the lead when their free taker caught the Fethard defence napping and goaled from a close in free. They had built up a five point lead before some quick thinking from Mark Wallace, who found Mikie Dwyer with a free and Mikie finished to the net to leave two points between the sides at the break.
OLI extended the lead to four with two quick points but Fethard had drawn level by the seventeenth minute. Two more quick points from OLI pushed them clear again but Fethard were well on top at this stage and eventually took the lead with seven minutes to go. The did have a late scare when Seán Foley was called on to make a good save. Fethard held on to win on a 1-14 to 1-12 scoreline and progress to the county semi-final in which they will play Oulart on Saturday the 23rd at 1.30 in Hollymount.
COISTE NA NÓG
The under-14 footballers made it a double when they joined the hurlers and qualified for the Division 2 county final with a hard earned victory over Horeswood in Taghmon last weekend on a scoreline of 3-9 to 2-7. The under-nine boys had a great day in Waterford city recently where they played Ballyduff Upper, Fourmilewater and Cappoquin winning two and losing one.
FITNESS CIRCUIT CLASSES
Fethard fitness weekly circuit classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Learn to lift Friday at 6.30 p.m. Beginner Friday at 7.30 p.m. Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Personal and group sessions weekly. Contact Nuala at 087 9111901 for more information.
STEP AND TONE CLASSES
From June to September Circuit Classes every Monday Evening at 7.30 p.m., Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. And Step and Tone Classes Friday morning at 10 a.m. in St Mary’s Hall, Fethard, all fitness levels welcome and catered for, pay-asyou-go classes €7. Contact Maureen 087 7479258.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
We have vacancies in the following areas on our forthcoming Community Employment Scheme at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre: Childcare workers, Front Desk Receptionists, Administrators, General Cleaner, Caretaker/Maintenance, Cleaner to support the Sugradh Childcare Centre, Community Café, Youth.
Please contact Tilly Carroll, CE Scheme Supervisor at 051 389418 for Application Form or pick one up at reception. Please ensure you are registered with DSP and if you have been signed off by Turas Nua, you are now entitled to apply for a Community Employment Scheme. Any questions, just contact above person.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Social evening every second Tuesday in the Day Care Centre. Swimming every Monday and Thursday at the Brandon House Hotel 10 a.m. to midday. €5 for Active Retirement members, contact 421703. Carpet Bowles every Thursday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Campile Village Hall, members free, non-members €2. Ten Pin Bowling every Tuesday 11.30 p.m. to 1 p.m. in Leisure Max, Drinagh, Wexford, lunch available €7
BLUEBELL CAFÉ
The Bluebell Café is open at St Louis Day Care Centre, Ramsgrange on the first Wednesday of every month, to older people, their families and carers who are coping with memory loss issues. We welcome you to come in, enjoy a cup of tea, chat and meet with others in similar situations. We offer you an opportunity to obtain information and to speak with health care professionals in your area. Telephone 051 389509. Next date for meeting is Wednesday, October 4, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
TALENT COMPETITION
Slainte Bar in Ramsgrange are holding a Monster Talent Competition starting Friday, October 6, at 9.30 p.m. First Prize €2,000. Second prize €500 third Prize €500. Entries to be in by October 4. Contact Ann Power at 086 3614543 for entries and details.
The chosen community organisations to benefit equally from the proceeds raised each night of the competition are St James GAA Club and St Louis Day Care Centre. Your support is greatly appreciated.
BI-CENTENNIAL
On October 1, the Saltmills and St Kearns Community Group will mark the bi-centenary of Tintern Bridge in Saltmills. Following a guided tour of the bridge and surrounding areas, there will be a blessing of the bridge from a specially re-instated’Mass Rock’, commemorative tree-planting and music.
Following the launch of a flotilla of 200 eco-friendly water lanterns down the river, there will be refreshment in the Colclough Memorial Hall with proceeds of a raffle going towards a defibrillator.
The celebration is open to all. Please assemble at Vine Cottage Bar at 2.30 p.m. on Sunday, October 1, to join the guided walking tour or gather on the Saltmills side of the bridge at 4 p.m. for the celebrations.