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GRANTSTOWN NEWS
Upcoming Events in Grantstown Community Village. Tuesday the 17th: Mr and Mrs/ Card games in the morning and Sonas/Massage and Pongo in the afternoon. Wednesday the 18th: Pongo and News chat in the morning and music in the afternoon. Thursday the 19th: Games and Imagination Gym in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon. All Welcome to join us Don’t forget you can find all of this information on Facebook.
Meals on Wheels – Would you benefit from a hot delicious and nutritious meal delivered to your Door? For just €6 we can deliver a three course meal right to your door. Why not give us a call at 051 561016.
CE Scheme Vacancies – Job opportunities available in the Kitchen, Maintenance, carer, Bus Driver, Laundry, office. If you are in receipt of a social welfare payment, Tús or unemployed for one year or more, then you May be eligible for a CE Scheme. If you are interested in a day filled with fun and laughter while helping people and up-skilling yourself, then we would love to hear from you. Call 051 561016.
BALLYCOGLEY PLAYERS
Back by popular demand the Ballycogley Players will present three one-act plays in Carrig-on-Bannow Community centre on Sunday, November 12, For more information you can contact our reception at 051 561016.
BALLYMITTY SCHOOL
Ballymitty NS Parent and toddler group every Wednesday and Friday 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. All Community members are welcome to come along with their toddlers. €2.50 per child. Tea and coffee available.
DANCING
Dancing continues every Thursday night in Tír na nÓg with music this Thursday the 19th Mick Comerford and Michelle Murphy and Thursday the 26th Dick and Ted. Starts from 9.30 all welcome refreshments served.
GAA CLUB NOTES
The third annual race night and Fancy dress will take place in the Brandane Inn on Sunday, October 29. Horses are on sale for the event for only €20. Please contact Pauline 086 3534878, Tina 086 3719154 or Joeanne 086 3022840 for further information. Prize for best costume.
The lotto draw takes place this Tuesday night with a jackpot of 13,100. Tickets can be purchased from the post office Carrig, Seabreeze Laundrette Carrig, Tír na nÓg, Wellingtonbridge, and from any Club Officer in Grantstown.
There was plenty of County Finals for our underage of the club during the week. First up was the under-16 boys’ Hurling squad who took on Davidstown in Enniscorthy on Saturday. They took a win of 4-10 to 2-1. Well done to all involved with this group of Boys Seán, Kieran, Alan and Jack.
On Sunday morning Mark
Owen, Emer and Donal Redmond taking part in the Clongeen’s Fittest Family cometition.
Whelan and his under-16 camogie faced Cushinstown in Kilmore but unfortunately lost in a thriller of a game finishing up 6-6 to 10-2. Grainne Foley wrote a smashing report on our Facebook page well worth a read.
Following these games on Tuesday evening under the lights in St Patrick’s Park the under-16 boys’ football team played Kilrush in their Shiel County Final. Another thriller of a game that came to the wire and lost by three points with a score of 3-9 to 3-6. Well done boys and great achievement on getting so far and thanks also to Kieran, Alan, John and Niall for all your help.
The Junior Ladies played in their league semi-final against Taghmon on Sunday and that sees them finishing fir the season. Well done to the team and their mentors Pat Fitzharris and Amy Power.
BINGO
The weekly bingo on Monday nights has changed back to an 8 p.m. start from Monday, October 2. Volunteers welcome to help out at our weekly bingo, if you have some free time on a Monday evening and wish to volunteer please contact Ballymitty Hall at 087 2664412.
TAE KWON DO
Tae Kwon Do classes continue in Ballymitty Hall on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. And Fridays at 7.30 p.m. Classes are open to adults and children. The classes are run by John and Linda Phillips, contact John at 086 3893382for further information.
DATES FOR DIARY
The next Sunday Cafe will take place on Sunday, October 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by the Monster Bingo at 3 p.m.
DEATH
Deepest sympathy to Pat Fitzharris and family Bannow on the death of his mother Christina on October 3 Christina, who was in her 88-year died peacefully at her home in Boley Ballycullane. May she rest in peace. winner, Tommy Power while the previous week the club also had one match-three winner, Martin Power. The winning numbers were 8, 12, 24 and 29.
PATRICK O’LEARY R.I.P.
The death occurred on Friday, September 29, of Patrick O’Leary, Houseland, Fethard-on-Sea, Wexford. His Funeral Mass took place in All Saints Church, Templetown with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by his niece and nephew, extended family, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
PHIL MOLLOY R.I.P.
The death occurred on Saturday, September 23, of Phil Molloy, Balliniry, Ramsgrange, Wexford. Sadly missed by his wife Eileen, daughters Colette and Orla, sisters Maureen, Josie, Peggy, Mena, Betty, brothers Paddy, John, Brendan and his son-in-law Paddy and relatives, neighbours and friends.
His Funeral Mass took place in St Aidan’s Church, Poulfur, with burial afterwards in the New Cemetery Poulfur. Sympathy is extended to his family.
PARISH DRAW
The winners of the September Draw were first Prize Shannon Family, second prize Mary Reville and third Prize Denis Morrissey.
COISTE NA NÓG
The Moguegeen Gaels (Fethard and Clongeen) took on Ballyhogue in the Minor Hurling R2 Shield Final. Trailing by four points at the interval they faced a strong onslaught from Ballyhogue in the third quarter which extended the lead to five. However, points from Jimmy Sutton, Aaron Murphy and Adam Waters left just two between the sides with two minutes remaining. However Ballyhogue finished with 1-1 to give them a flattering six point win on a 3-9 to 0-12 scoreline. The under-14 Footballers took on Buffers Alley in the Division 2 County Final. Unfortunately it turned out to be a disappointing night for the boys as they lost out against a very strong Alley side on a 3-7 to 0-7 scoreline.
SPLIT-THE-POT
This month’s Saltmills and St Kearns split-the-pot winner is Ned Finn, who won €106, congratulations Ned. The next draw will take place on October 29.
NOTES DEADLINE
Please note that due to new deadline for District News in the New Ross Standard of 2 p.m. on the Friday before publication any items for inclusion in the District Notes will have to be with your local correspondent at tony46murphy@eircom.net before 7 p.m. on the Thursday before publication at the latest.
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.
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
Next Monthly Meeting – Monday, November 6, in St Louis Day Care starting at 2.15 p.m. Come along for a chat with new and old friends over a cup of tea and a bun. New members welcome.
Cinema Trip to Omniplex Wexford, on October 24 – Film ‘The Mountain between us’ starring Edris Elba. Cost is €12. Bus leaving Ramsgrange at midday. Pickups from Ramsgrange to Wexford. To book please phone 051 389012 or 087 0544976.
Ten Pin Bowling Tournament – Leisure Max Wexford, on Wednesday, October 18. A charge of €7 per player, lunch will cost €7 optional and to be booked on the day. Tea or coffee will be served, a cup will be presented to the winning team that they will keep for a year will be given out on the day. If you could let me know roughly how many teams from ARA will be taking part it is important that we do have numbers as we need to notify the manager of Leisure Max Thanking you for your help in advance. Contact Kelly at 087 6372084 or Adrian Leisure Max at 053 9122900.
Ten Pin Bowling every Tuesday morning Leisure Max Wexford at 11.30 1 p.m. Cost is €7.
Social Evenings – held in the St Louis Day Care 7-30 every second Tuesday. Wexford Age Equality Ne.
Swimming – Every Monday and Thursday at the Brandon House Hotel from 10 a.m. midday. €5 for Active Retirement members. Contact 051 421703.
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.
TABLE QUIZ
St Louis Day Care Centre are holding a table quiz on Saturday, November 4, at 9 p.m. in Sláinte Bar, Ramsgrange Cost per person €10 for table of four. Prize of €100 for winning table plus raffle prizes on the night. All proceeds go towards the ongoing mini bus fundraiser.
ART EXHIBITION
Local emerging artist Alison Tubritt from Gurtins, Saltmills has been selected to exhibit her work at a group exhibition along with three other emerging artists at the Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow. The opening took place on Sunday, October 15, the exhibition will run till November 10 This is a great opportunity to see her new series ‘Equus Caballus II’. All welcome to attend the opening and view the work of four very talented artists.