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CAROL SERVICE

Danescastle Music Group will hold a Christmas Carol Service in Church of Mary Immaculate and St Joseph, Carrig-on-Bannow on Saturday, December 23, at 7.30 p.m.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Our members and guests enjoyed a very festive social evening, beginning with a traditional Christmas dinner at the Whitford House Hotel on Saturday, December 9, With over 40 in attendance, it was a perfect evening from beginning to end. 2017 has been a great year for the group, with a number of enjoyable events, interesting day trips and a memorable mini break away. We look towards 2018 with optimism and in anticipation of sharing many more good times together. A very happy Christmas 2017 and an abundance of joy to you all.

MEMORIAL DISCS

Bannow parents’ council are selling memorial discs again this year at €3 each. Please contact Michelle Power at 086 3785780 or Breda’s corner shop to place your order. Alternatively last year’s disc can be re used for €1 each. Please leave into Breda’s Corner Shop. Thanks.

CARRIG CAROL SERVICE

This year’s children’s Christmas Carol service will take place In Carrig Church on Wednesday, December 20. at seven. p.m.

SCHOOL PLAYS

Ballymitty NS Christmas Plays and prize-giving. Wednesday, December 20, 1 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. Junior Infants – second class. Thursday, December 21, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Third to sixth class. All parents, grandparents and friends of Ballymitty NS are welcome. Raffle on the day.

RAFFLE

The parents and friends of Ballymitty NS have a raffle for a range of Christmas hampers various sizes, we would like to ask our parents and community members to support us by purchasing lines at the following venues, Wellingtonbridge post office, Foulksmills post office, Tír na nÓg, Stafford’s of Tullycanna, The Red Door and Geelan’s Garage Waddingtown. The draw will take place in Ballymitty NS on Friday, December 22. ‘Dancing.

Dancing continues every Thursday night in Tír na nÓg with the Christmas party night this Thursday the 21st with music by Delta Dawn free admission, no dance on Thursday the 28th and on New Year’s Eve Sunday the 31st we have Jimmy Barnwell and the Ballycullane mummers. Due to your continued support the building of our new ball ally has started.

Happy Christmas and New Year from the Ballymitty hand ball club.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Lotto numbers were 9, 11, 22 and 28. No jackpot winners Mia Ross Tír na nÓg was a matchthree winner well done Mia. There was also a Christmas draw for a bottle of Whiskey and the lucky winners were Pat and Margaret Doyle, Sinéad Fortune and Oliver Delvin well done to all. Next draw will be January 9.

The following were elected at the recent camogie AGM president Monica Fergerson, Chair Tom Cullen, vice Gary Sinnott, secretary Kirstie Sinnott, assist Pauline Fitzharris, treasurer Tina Fitzharris and PRO Denise Castle. We wish them all well in their new position’s.

We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and Thank you for your continued support throughout the year.

Deepest condolences to the Sweetman and Lacey Families at this sad time.

GRANTSTOWN NEWS

Upcoming Events in Grantstown Community Village – Tuesday the 19th: annual Christmas party in Ferrycarrig Hotel. If you would like to come please ring our Grantstown at 051 561016.

Wednesday the 20th: Pongo/ Exercise in the morning and Picture Quiz in the afternoon.

Thursday the 21st: Pongo/ Chair Exercise in the morning and Music in the afternoon.

Grantstown Daycare Centre Christmas 2017 Opening Hours Arrangements – Monday/ Tuesday, December 25, and 26: Closed. Wednesday the 27th: Open as Normal. Thursday the 28th: Open as Normal. Monday, January 1: Closed. Tuesday the second: Open as Normal.

SAD PASSING

Deepest sympathy to the Lacey family on the death of John last week. John was the loving husband of Sheila, son of the late Willie and Biddy and brother of Nellie, Breda, Maura, Joan, Mag, Mick, Billy, Paddy, Tom and the late Gerry. His remains were brought to the Church of Mary Immaculate and St Joseph, Carrig-on-Bannow on Wednesday evening with funeral Mass on Thursday the 14th at midday, with burial afterwards in Bannow cemetery. May he rest in peace.

We would like to extend sympathy to Mary Sweetman Mullally on the sad and sudden death of her husband Victor last Sunday. Victor is survived by Mary and his three daughters. His funeral was in Glenmore church on Wednesday at 1 p.m. with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

BRIDGE NEWS

Christmas party Night on Tuesday, December 19, at 6 p.m.

Hot and Cold Buffet with choice of Desserts, Cheese and Wine/Minerals, Super Prizes and finish up with a game of ‘Festive Bridge’.

Results W/E November 28 to November 1 Watt Hayes and Mary Cosgrove, second Maria Devereux and Oona Dwyer, third Aidan Colfer and Paddy Whitty, fourth John Hosey and Jimmie Smith.

Results W/E December 5 to December 1 Ann Lawlor and Ethna Horan second Marie French and Claire O’Connor third Róisín Kelly and Theresa Foley fourth Maura Doran and Imelda Crosbie.

Nicholas Cheevers and Noel Shalloe at the switching on of the Christmas lights in Ballyhack. CHRISTMAS SALE

This year’s Christmas sale held in aid of Balloughton Church funds on December 2 was well attended as always. Thanks to all who supported this event this year and every year. The winners of the raffle were as follows Agnes O’Dwyer, Michael O’Dwyer, Nuala Williamson, Iris Watchorn, Linda Williamson, Pádraig Doyle, Niall Ryan, Seán Byrne, Mary Flynn, Donal Keane, Anne Banville, Anna Lambert, Nicholas Stafford, Donal Barrett, Josie Hawkins, Ken Williamson, Olive Quirke, Niall Ryan, Florence Moran, Daphne Harris and Olive Power. Wishing on and all a very happy Christmas and a healthy new year. Day Poulfur 10 a.m. Templetown 11.30 a.m. St Stephen’s Day Poulfur 11 a.m.

WEEKLY LOTTO

There was no winner of last week’s Club lotto jackpot of €3,100 so next week’s jackpot stands at €3,200. The club had two lucky-dip winners Ann Waters and Dire Barden, who won €30 each. The winning numbers were 15, 17, 18 and 29.

CIRCUIT CLASSES

Fethard Fitness exercise classes daily, personal and group training on request. Contact Nuala at 087 9111901 for more information.

SPLIT-THE-POT

Congratulations to Kate Caulfield, who won this month’s split-the-pot of €65. The Saltmills and St Kearns Community Group would like to thank everybody for their continued support. Next month’s draw will take place on December 31 in Vine Cottage.

NOTES DEADLINE

Please note that due to new deadline any items for inclusion in the District News will have to be with your local correspondent at tony46murphy@eircom.net before 7 p.m. on the Thursday before publication at the latest.

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.

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT

We at South West Wexford FRC are supporting people to re-enter the workforce, gain practical work experience locally and work towards recognized qualifications through the opportunity of free Training at QQI Level 3 up to Level 6 and onwards.

We are presently recruiting for a Community Café Assistant and Front Desk Receptionist/ Administrator under the above programme.

The criteria for participating on the CE Scheme programme is over 21 years old and in receipt of a Social Welfare payment for 12 months or more.

For further information please contact Tilly Carroll, CE Scheme Supervisor at 051 389418 for Application Form. You are also required to be registered with DSP.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

May 2018 Holiday: From Monday 14th May to Friday 18th May, staying in the Arklow Bay Hotel. Cost per person sharing €35; single room supplement €70 for the 4 nights. Cost includes: 4 nights Bed and Breakfast and evening meal, day trip each day, transport to and from Arklow and gratuities.

A booking Fee of €100 (Non Refundable) is required. Booking open to non-members from 1st February, 2018. Enquires to (051) 389 012 or (087) 054 4076. Travel Insurance–Allianz.ie (01) 448 4848.

DOUBLE BINGO NIGHT

There will be a Special Double Bingo Night in Campile Hall on Monday Night New Year’s Night January 1 starting at eight o’clock at which Prize Money for Nine of the Eleven Games will be doubled on the Night which is over €2,100 in total for the normal admission price of Double book €10 Single book €7 and small book €3 all support would be very much appreciated. and 33. There was three matchthree winners who received €67 each. The winners were Dermot Roche, Sammys Crew and Mick Crowley. The next lotto draw will be held on Tuesday, December 19, and the jackpot now stands at €7,400.

SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY

The senior citizens New Year Party takes place in the Rathangan Bar on Sunday, January 7, at 2 p.m. Invitations will be delivered around December 15. Any enquiries please contact Gerry at 087 6951360.

FASTNET ROVERS

Our Monthly Mega Money winner was Dara Browne winning €380 in our November draw. Envelopes are now available for our next draw from all players and all leading local retailers. Your support is appreciated.

We would like to wish all our players, coaches, club members, supporters and the entire community a happy Christmas and we look forward to your continued support in 2018.

SPLIT-THE-POT

Last week’s winner was Hilda Roche winning €120. Next draw Thursday, December 21, in Sammy’s.

RATHANGAN NS

Applications for enrolment for St Anne’s NS are now being accepted for September 2018. Enrolment forms are available from the school office – call in or ring Jenny at 051 563167 or from the school website – stannesns. weebly.com.

YOGA

Wednesday, December 20, will mark the end of classes for 2017, but Julie will be returning to Rathangan Hall in the new year from Wednesday, February 21.

SYMPATHY

We extend sympathy to the family of Rich Rochford, Kilmannon, who died last week. May he rest in peace. Twist and Tumble Gymnastics the last class was held on December 12, and classes will resume on January 9.

HELP WANTED

We are looking for someone to help mend and service the mower with Charlie Doyle for a day over Christmas. If you could contact Charlie White at 087 6551080. We would greatly appreciate a volunteer. Many hands make light work.

PARISH COUNCIL

Rathangan parish council would sincerely like to thank all parishioners who supported the various fundraising events etc. in any way throughout 2017. We would appreciate your continued support throughout 2018. We would like to wish everyone a happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.

MUSIC FESTIVAL

South East Music Festival is pleased to announce that tickets for our 2018 festival are currently on sale in the following local outlets: Rathangan hall, The cenacle, John Sinnott and Martina Furlong. The tickets are an ideal Christmas present for family and friends.