BannowBallymitty
COMMUNITY ALERT
A meeting and AGM of the local branch of the community alert group will be held in Ballymitty hall on Tuesday, November 21, at 8 p.m.
DANCING
Dancing continues every Thursday night in Tír na nÓg with music this Thursday, November 16, South Bound, Thursday the 23rd.
Richie Halpin, and Thursday the 30th Michael Ellard. Starts from 9.30 all welcome refreshments served.
IRISH DANCING CLASSES
Irish dancing classes in Carrig Community Centre every Monday afternoon. Girls and boys from age three years up welcome.
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Junior and senior infants. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. all other ages. Contact Alice 087 9364255.
GRANTSTOWN DAYCARE
Upcoming events in Grantstown Daycare Centre: Tuesday the 14th: Talk with Margaret Quinn/Exercise in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon.
Wednesday the 15th: Pongo/ News talk in the morning and table quiz in the afternoon.
Thursday the 16th: Pongo in the morning and Card Games/ Yoga in the afternoon.
ALL WELCOME TO JOIN US:)
CHRISTMAS and NEW YEARS 2017-2018 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – Monday, December 4: Grantstown Daycare Centre Party for Residents, volunteers and Monday Clients. Pickup commences at 10.30 ( Bus Clients) Dinner 12.30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, December 5,: Grantstown Daycare Centre Party for board, ICA, Guests welcome. Pick up commences at 10.30 a.m. – Bus Clients Lunch is from 12.30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15,
Christmas party in Ferrycarrig Hotel (€15 per head) Starting at 11.30 a.m. Clients, Residents, volunteers and staff, Tagmon Daycare Centre and Raheen Day.
CARE CENTRE
CHRISTMAS BAKING 2017 – Last Day for orders this year is Thursday, December 7. You can NOW order Christmas Puddings and Mince Pie’s from the Kitchen. For orders phone 051 561016.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED URGENTLY – Voluntary Bus Drivers to bring the Residents to Sunday Mass. If you have an hour or two to spare any Sunday morning and have a license to drive a Minibus we would love to hear from you. You could bring them to Ballymitty or Carrig Church. Whichever one suits you best. For more information phone 051 561016.
GAA CLUB NOTES
The AGM will take place this Thursday evening down in the complex starting at 8 p.m. Please try to attend this very important meeting, it is YOUR Club.
Lotto draw this Tuesday night
Enjoying the Our Lady of Lourdes open night were (from left) Aoibhin Cooper from Ballindonny; Emily Sherriff, Duncannon; Kelsey Freeman, Ramsgrange and Sophie Doyle, Duncannon.
with a jackpot of €13,700 up for grabs. 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 down in the complex.
We ve a few people to say well done and congratulations to over the last few weeks first up is James (Napsack) McCormack with his ‘snapped on the farm’ fame with an article written on him in the Farming Independent your gone viral Jim, following this we seen MJ Doran leading the winning horse after the Melbourne Cup win what an achievemen.
Then we have two individuals and two groups who have reached the semi-final stage of St James talent competition, on last Friday Bua and Adi Roche O’Leary competed while this Friday Darren Cadogen and Aimee Fleming group will take stage. Best of luck to all.
BRIDGE RESULTS
Results W/E October 24: First Claire O’Connor and Sheila Chapman, second Eileen Stebbing and Margaret O’Donohue, third Betty Sexton and Carmel Kehoe, fourth Maureen white and Kathleen Kennedy.
W/E October 31: First Imelda Crosbie and Maura doran, second Watt Hayes and Mary Cosgrove, third Sheila Chapman and Bridie Dillon, fourth Claire oconnor and Marie French.
W/E November 7: First. Marie O’Connor and Kathleen Farrell, second Róisín Kelly and Theresa Foley, third Maura Doran and Imelda Crosbie, fourth Claire O’Connor and Marie French.
The Brendan Hederman memory cup is on November 14
COFFEE MORNING.
A fundraising coffee morning will be held on November 25 in Carrig hall in aid of Sophie Walsh two years of age who has been diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A cabaret will be held also in the Atlantic bar Cullenstown on Friday, December 1, All support and donations appreciated for further info contact Betty Stafford at 087 9017443 or Mary at 086 3739444.
ARA OVER-50S GROUP
Following our AGM of last week, our warmest and hearfelt appreciation was extended to our very popular retiring chairperson, Jack Handcock. Jack has served our Bannow-Ballymitty committe steadfastly over many years and has been engaged in every committee role, demonstrating a commendable level of committment and dedication to his duties. Jack will continue to be an active member of the group and is very deserving of retirement from official duties.
We offer a very warm welcome to Cathy Fitzharris, our new chairperson and wish her and the committee a productive and exciting year ahead.
While all normal activities continue, our next major event will be our annual Christmas Dinner in December.
New members can be assured of a warm welcome and can access information on membership by contacting the following number: 089 4922399. Please take a look at our Facebook page: Bannow-Ballymitty ARA over-50s group, to gain some idea of what we do. Christmas Baking at St Louis Day Care Centre. Order your Mince Pies, Christmas Pudding, and Christmas Cakes, last date for orders is December 12. Phone 051 389509 or call to the centre to order. We are also holding a Christmas Bakery Fair on Saturday, December 9, between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Day Care Centre.
FETHARD ST MOGUE’S
The intermediate hurlers played the Dublin Champions, Erin’s Isle in the Leinster Championship last weekend in Dublin. The home side started well and led by four points before their over robust play saw them concede a number of frees which were punished by the accurate Mark Wallace. Erin’s Isle were reduced to 14 men approaching the break and late points from Eddie Power and Ciaran Dwyer saw Fethard lead by two at the break.
Fethard started the second half in whirlwind fashion and points from Mark Wallace, Graham O’Grady and John Tubritt and five points from Ciaran Dwyer were followed by a goal from his brother Mikie. This pushed Fethard 14 points clear midway through the half. Erin’s Isle pulled a goal back before being reduced to 13 men.
A string of substitutions disturbed the Fethard rhythm and the home team got two more late goals which made the additional five minutes of stoppage time a nervous time for the large crowd of Fethard supporters who travelled to the match. However, they came through on a 1-19 to 3-7 scoreline to make history by qualifying for the club’s first ever Leinster Final.
They played John Locke’s of Kilkenny in Wexford Park last Saturday in the final, full report in next week’s paper.
RACE NIGHT
Fethard St Mogue’s GAA Club are running a race night on Saturday, December 2, in Neville’s, please note change of date. Horses are on sale from club members, please come along and support.
ST MOGUE’S LADIES’ GAA
At the recent AGM of St Mogue’s Ladies’ Club the following officers were elected. Vice – chairperson: John Molloy. Secretary: Yvonne Molloy, Assistant secretary Neilus Nunan. Treasurer: Mag Walsh, Joint treasurer Stephanie Foley Jnr. Pro: Louis Foley. Child officer: Helen Kane. Registrar: Mag Walsh.
STEP AND TONE CLASSES
Circuit Class every Monday Evening at 7.30 p.m. in Ramsgrange Community School Gym and every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. in St Mary’s Hall, Fethard, Step and Tone every Friday Morning at 10 a.m. in St Mary’s Hall, Fethard. All fitness levels welcome and catered for. Contact Maureen 087 7479258.
PROGRESSIVE 45
The winners of the Progressive 45 Card Game in Colclough Hall, Saltmills last Sunday night were, Pat Whelan, Joan Fardy and Maureen Eustace. In second place were Nicholas Doyle, Johnnie Flynn and Seán Doyle. In third place were Liam Power, Elish Breen and Dave Walsh. The winners of the last game draw were Jimmy Cullen, Margaret Cullen and John Joe Murphy. The raffle winners were Jimmy Cullen, Tony Murphy, Seán Doyle and Sonny Cahill.
WEEKLY LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s Club lotto jackpot of €2,500 so next week’s jackpot stands at €2,600. The club had two lucky-dip winners, Brogan Whelan and Paul Barden, who won €30 each. The winning numbers were 1, 10, 24 and 28.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Niall Murphy, who won €99 in this month’s split-the-pot. The Saltmills and St Kearns Community Group would like to thank everybody for their continued support. Next month’s draw will take place on November 26 in Vine Cottage.
BLUEBELL CAFÉ
The Bluebell Café atSt Loui’s Day Care Centre will be open on Wednesday, December 6, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for older people, their families and carers who are coping with memory loss. All are welcome to come in and enjoy a cup of tea and chat with others in similar situation and obtain information.
NOTES DEADLINE CHANGE
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.
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.
SET DANCING
Set dancing classes have resume on Monday nights at 8 p.m. in Colclough Hall, Saltmill. New members welcome. For more details contact Margaret 087 6311993 or Mary 086 0679739.
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.
45 CARD DRIVE
Kings Bay Inn, Arthurstown would like to welcome card players to their weekly 45 Drive on Sunday nights. Starting time 9 p.m. What a great opportunity to demonstrate your card playing skills.
RCS CHRISTMAS MARKET
There will be a giant Christmas Market in Ramsgrange Community School Sunday, November 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be jewellery, knitted goods, plants, wreaths, candles, beauty products, wood craft, baked good, Christmas gift ideas and fancy goods, photography, art and crafts – currently over 100 stalls booked.
Families can enjoy a great day, with face-painting for the children and after much browsing and shopping, visitors to the school can relax and enjoy a well-earned tea or coffee or Hot Chocolate in the student run Café. Santa will also pay a visit on the day and enjoy some time with the children in his specially commissioned Santa’s Grotto.