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SAD PASSING
A belated deepest sympathy to Tesie Murphy and family Ballygow on the death of her mother Maureen White of Cousinstown, Bridgetown last November. Maureen’s remains were brought to St Anne’s and St James church Tomhaggard for funeral Mass at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 18, with burial afterwards in St Mary’s cemetery Kilmore. May she Rest In Peace.
SYMPATHY
Deepest sympathy to Daphne Harris and family on the death of her husband Bobby. Bobby is survived by his wife Daphne, daughter Susan, son Mark and extended family. The funeral service was last Tuesday at 12.30 in St Paul’s church Balloughton followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
MARY WATERS R.I.P.
The death occurred of Mary Waters (née Murphy) of Newtown, Bannow last Monday, January 22. Mary was in her 85th year and is survived by her son Liam and extended family. Her removal was on Tuesday the 23rd at 6.30 to church of Mary Immaculate and St Joseph Carrig-on-Bannow with funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with burial afterwards with her late husband Pat in Bannow cemetery. May she Rest In Peace.
BALLYMITTY NS
Enrolment Forms: Enrolment Forms for junior infants are now available from the school office. Enrolment forms are due in by March 23 at midday.
Grandparents’ Day: We are holding Grandparents’ Day as part of Catholic Schools Week on Wednesday, January 31, We will begin with a Mass in the church at 10 a.m. and grandparents are invited back to our school for tea and a scone. We would love you to visit our classes and chat to our pupils. After all, grandparents are the scaffolding of our homes and communities.
BALLYMITTY HALL AGM
The Ballymitty Hall AGM will take place on Thursday February 22, at 8 p.m.
DANCING
Dancing continues in Tír na nÓg every Thursday night from 9 p.m. in aid of Ballymitty handball club with music this Thursday night, February 1, by Delta Dawn, Thursday, February 8, by Michael Ellard, Thursday the 15th Jimmy Barnwell and Thursday the 22nd Richie Halpin. All welcome refreshments served.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS IN GRANTSTOWN COMMUNITY VILLAGE – Tuesday the 30th: Board games, Cards and Exercises in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon. Wednesday the 31st: Pongo, Reiki and Sonas in the morning and music in the afternoon. Thursday, February 1: Games, Sonas and Cards in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon. All are welcome to join us
Geraldine Ryan, Tommy Lee and Mairead Furlong at the Fundraiser For Sophie in the Brandon House Hotel.
in any of these activities and they are all free for clients.
GAA CLUB NOTES
Lotto numbers were 1, 15, 25 and 28. No jackpot winner of €14,000. Well done to Teresa Wallace on winning match-three numbers. Tickets for the next draw can be purchased from Wallaces Drapery, SuperValu and Costcutters, Tír na nÓg, Seabreeze Dry Cleaners, post office Carrig, Murphy’s and Doyle’s Pub Carrig, Tom Moran Car Sales and Pádraig Doyle 087 2414220.
Membership deadline is Wednesday, February 28. All details on our Facebookpage and Twitter account.
Well done and good luck to our neighbours Fethard, who have reached the Hurling all-Ireland in Croke Park this weekend.
Deepest condolences to the Waters Family Newtown at this time.
PARISH JOURNAL
It’s Journal time again and we are looking for old photos articles and anything of interest. Please drop into Nicola at PO or Anne Farrell. ship. Sylane were reduced to 14 men with seven minutes to go and even the introduction of four subs didn’t affect the Mogues rhythm as they ran out double score winners, 0-18 to 0-9.
They now face either Ardmore or Setanta in the all-Ireland Final on Sunday, February 4, in Croke Park. Rumours of a sell out crowd are exaggerated but the last person across the Saltmills bridge is asked to turn off the lights.
SEAVIEW UNITED
The committee of Seaview United ladies and school girls soccer club would like thank everyone who supported our Christmas Draw, to raise much needed funds, including our sponsors, Wallaces SuperValu, Kings Bay Inn, Floods Centra, Dillon’s Londis, Bodibro Ltd, Nevilles Bar, Paula Murphy, Emily Doyle and Hook head potatoes.
The prize winners were Michael Roche, Ciara McDonald, Rachel Walsh, Courtney Byrne, Megan Walsh, Chris Roche, Denise Skinny, Pete Barry, Brid Kehoe, Lorna Walsh and Ali Statts.
SUGGESTION BOX
Fethard Community Development Association is compiling a five Year Plan for the village and would welcome any suggestions on how we can improve our village from all in the community. Suggestion boxes and questionnaires have been placed in Dillon’s Londis and the post office. Alternatively, suggestions can be sent to the email address fethardfuture@gmail.com.
LADIES GAAA
The Ladies’ Club have the following positions which need to be filled, Adult Camoige team manager and trainer. Adult ladies’ football team manager only. Anyone interested in taking any of these positions please contact Louis Foley at 087 6410858.
WEEKLY LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s Club lotto jackpot of €3,600 so next week’s jackpot stands at €3,700. The winning numbers were 11, 15, 16 and 22. The club had two match-three winners, Fiona Rowe and Thomas Whelan, who won €30 each.
CIRCUIT CLASSES
Fethard Fitness exercise classes daily, personal and group training on request. Contact Nuala at 087 9111901 for more information.
PROGRESSIVE 45
The winners of the Progressive 45 Card Game in Colclough Hall, Saltmills last Sunday night were Pat Whelan, Maureen Eustace and Joan Fardy. In second place were Luke Power, Michael Kehoe and Aidan Colfer. In third place were Willie White, Carmel Kehoe and Dermot Bassett. The winners of the last game draw were Kathleen Cadogan and Stasia Finn. The raffle winners were Jimmy Cullen, Stasia Finn, Maura Cahill and Kathleen Cadogan.
SPLIT-THE-POT
December’s Saltmills and St Kearns split-the-pot was won for a second time by Niall Murphy and wins €87. Congratulations.
FETHARD SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Katie Power, who won €135 in this week’s split-the-pot (January 23). Envelopes for split-the-pot are available in the post office, Dillon’s, The Wheelhouse, Droopy’s, Molloy’s, Neville’s and the Tourist Office. Draw takes place every Tuesday. Thank you for your support.
BLUEBELL CAFÉ
The Bluebell Café, St Louis Day Care Centre will be open on Wednesday, February 3, 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
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 at 087 7479258.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Next monthly meeting is on Monday, February 12, 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.
Annual Dinner: This will be held on Sunday, February 18, in the Riverbank House Hotel, Wexford – Free Coach available – Tickets €20 each – Door Prize and raffle – Music Paddy Blanche – To book contact Kelly at 087 6372084.
May Holiday 2018: From Monday, May 14, to Friday, May 18 – Staying in the Arklow Bay Hotel – Cost per person sharing, €335, single room supplement €70 for the four nights – Cost includes four nights’ Bed and breakfast and evening meal, a day-trip each day, transport to and from Arklow and Gratuities – Booking Fee of €100 (Non-Refundable) is required – Booking open to non-members from February 1. Enquires to 051 389 012 or 087 0544076. Travel Insurance: Allianz.ie telephone 01 448 4848.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Vacancies on Community Employment Scheme at South West Wexford FRC are: Front Desk Receptionist; Community Café Assistant; Youth Assistant and Childcare Assistants.
For further details, please contact Tilly, CE Scheme Supervisor at 051 389 418. Eligibility criteria: You must be in receipt of a Social Welfare payment and over 21 years old. on Friday, February 16, at 8 p.m. in Ballykelly Hall. It will be a great night out with a raffle and refreshments served on the night. Winning table prize €100. Tables of four only €20.
CAMOGIE
Registration for the forthcoming season will take place on Wednesday, February 7, from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Indoor. If you are unable to attend on the evening please contact a member of the committee and he/she will get a registration form for you..
COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
Campile Community Preschool in the Health Centre are now taking enrolments for 2018. We provide free preschool places under the government ECCE scheme. Contact us at 086 3933157.