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SYMPATHY
Deepest sympathy to the family of Margaret Marshall, Ballyfrory, who passed away last Sunday week. Margaret was the beloved wife of the late John and mother of Kevin and Seán. Sadly missed by her loving family grandson John, relatives and friends. She reposed in Ryan’s Funeral Home, Wellingtonbridge on Monday, March 12, from 3 p.m. with removal on Tuesday to the Church of Mary Immaculate and St Joseph, Carrig-on-Bannow for Funeral Mass at 11 a.m., burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May she Rest In Peace.
BALLYMITTY HALL
Big Breakfast Morning – The next Sunday Cafe will take place on Sunday, March 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Ballymitty Hall.
Monster Bingo – Monster Bingo is on Easter Sunday, April 1, at 3 p.m. in Ballymitty Hall. €1,500 in prizes including Special page; €50 one line, €100 for two lines and €150 full house. Raffle and lots of prizes. Tea and sandwiches served.
Easter Arts and Crafts Class – Easter Arts and Crafts Class in Ballymitty Hall, taking place over two days, Sunday, March 18, and Saturday, March 24, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Decorate a Vintage Birdcage and learn how to decoupage eggs and candles for Easter and upcycle jars. €20 to cover cost of materials (incl. Birdcage). Take home your crafts for Easter. To book your place please contact Geraldine at 087 1370799.
Hall for hire – Ballymitty Hall is available for hire at €10 per hour. If there are any groups or activities that you would like to organise in hall, please contact Ballymitty Hall at 087 2664412.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
Easter Market – We will be holding an Easter Market in the centre on March 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ladies if you have any Clothes in Good condition that shrunk in the wash or you just don’t wear anymore we would love to take them off your hands for our clothes stall.
Or if you want to donate some of your husband’s clothes to make more room in the wardrobe for yours we can help you with that.
We also need Books, bric-àbrac, Tools, Furniture, anything really from a needle to an anchor that is sellable.
Anyone, who has anything that they want to sell can put in their own stall for a small fee.
We would really appreciate your support as any money raised will go towards the purchase of a new Drier for our Laundry.
Phone 051 561016 for more details or to book your stall in the Market.
Upcoming Events in Grantstown Community Village – Tuesday the 20th: Cards in the morning. Tap2heal with Vero at 11.15 a.m. and Pongo in the afternoon. Wednesday the 21st: Pongo/Reiki/News Review in the morning and Imagination Gym in the afternoon. Thursday the 22nd: Pongo/Nail Painting/Cards in the morning and yoga with Julie in the afternoon. Monday the 26th: Exercise with Mairead/ Games/Cards in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon.
CTEC Digital Skills Course – Due to the great response to our Digital Skills Course we are now taking names for another course.
which will commence on Friday, April 13, at 10.30 a.m. which will run for five Fridays, two hours per day. Topics covered will include Internet Safety and Security, email, Social Media and Online Banking. To book your place or for more information phone 051 561016.
World Parkinsons Day April 11 – There will be a coffee morning in Grantstown Daycare Centre from 10 a.m. to midday on Wednesday, April 11, in aid of the Wexford branch of the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland. Please come along and support this worthy cause. All money raised will go directly to the Wexford branch of the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland.
CE Scheme Vacancies – Job opportunities available: Kitchen, Maintenance, carer, Bus Driver, 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. Phone 051 561016 for more details.
Penny Drive Fundraiser – Did you know that 1c and 2c coins are being phased out? Do you have a spare change container that you keep meaning to do something with but never got around to? We have a huge spare change bottle here at Grantstown Daycare Centre that we are trying to fill. We would be most grateful if you would donate your spare change to us. A Huge THANK YOU to all those that have already donated their spare change. Our bottle is slowly filling.
Volunteers Needed – If you can give even one hour of your time per week, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for Minibus Drivers, Meals on Wheels Drivers and Drivers to transport Residents to doctors or hospital appointments.
STUDY CENTRE
Study Centre in Wellingtonbridge is running Monday to Friday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vacancies remain. Students can avail of individual days if desired. Please contact Margaret Moran 087 2040823 or Marie Carthy 087 9709901 for further details.
DANCING
Dancing continues in Tír na nÓg every Thursday night from 9 p.m. in aid of Ballymitty handball club with music this Thursday, March 22, by Michael Ellard, March 29 Tom Power the Latchico Man from Westmeath.
Note bigger dance bands appearing on the last Thursday.
Of every month. Adm €7 all welcome refreshments served.
TABLE QUIZ
In aid of Little Sea Musical Society on Tuesday, March 27, in Tír na nÓg, Wellington-bridge at 8.30 p.m. €10 per person; €7 for children. Refreshments will be served. Please support this local cause.
OUR PARISH JOURNAL
The journal committee are looking for articles, old photos, Graduation photos or anything of interest for this year’s Journal. Contact any committee member or leave into Bannow PO splitthe-pot
This week’s split-the-pot winner was Phil Walsh winning €872. Congratulations, Phil.
BRIDGE RESULTS
Winners of Kitty Colfer Shield: First Pat Campbell and Theresa Foley, second John Hosey and Kathleen Farrell, third Seán finn and Betty Sexton, fourth Imelda Crosbie and Ethna Horan.
W/E March 6: First Lorrie Butler second Ann Whitty and Anna Kehoe third Ann Lawlor and Ethna Horan fourth Mick Harpur and Patsy Farrell.
W/E March 13: First Margaret Quigley and Nancy Wall second.
Pat and Mary Campbell third Carmel Kehoe and Betty Sexton fourth Bridie Dillon and Sheila Chapman.
Ballymitty NS Enrolment Forms for junior infants: Enrolment forms are due in by March 23 at midday.
First class Hero: As you are aware one of our pupils in 1stclass has been seriously ill and has been in and out to Crumlin Hospital. During the snow he had to be assisted by the Army to get to hospital after his family had carried him in the snow. Some of our local and national newspapers featured this article and we want to say how proud we are of Logan. His family have shown such strength and courage and we say well done to them all.
Internet and Cyber Safety Talk: This will be held in the school on Wednesday, March 21, at 7.30 p.m. and all parents are welcome. There are many ways in which the internet can benefit society but there are dangers too and sometimes issues can spill into school life. Come along on the night and learn more.
eTwinning Project: Our school has recently twinned with three UK primary schools – in Co. Tyrone, Hexham and Sunderland. Together we are embarking on an exciting online Music Project based around the song ‘ A Million Dreams’ from the movie the Greatest Showman. Stay tuned for further updates over the coming months.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Our second class pupils are busy preparing for their First Confessions, which will take place on Wednesday, April 18, at 7.30 p.m. in St Peter’s Church, Ballymitty. We wish them all well.
GAA CLUB NOTES
Lotto numbers were 12, 13, 30 and 31. This Tuesdays lotto will be €3,800 and can be purchased from Wallace’s Drapery, SuperValu and Costcutters, Tom Moran Car Sales, Staffords Tullycanna, Tír na nÓg, post office Carrig, Murphy’s Pub, Seabreeze Dry cleaners, Doyles Pub and from any Club Officer in the complex.
Adi Roche O’Leary will represent the Ladies’ Football club in the Talent show which takes place in the Horse and Hound on Friday, March 23. Anyone looking for tickets only €10 please contact 086 6801888. This is a great fundraiser for the Ladies’ Club as they will take half the ticket sales.
Congratulations to the Score group of Tom, Jessica, Kiera, Paul and Dervla on their Leinster crown at the weekend.
The camogie club host their annual table quiz down in Tír na nÓg on Friday, March 23, at 8.30. Junior table €20 Adult €40. Like anything event in the club volunteers are needed please contact Gary at 087 2864536.
Would you have two hours to spare on a Saturday night? The club is looking for a few people to assist in the weekly bingo that takes place in Carrig Hall every Saturday from 8.30 – 10. Please contact Chris at 087 6790088 for further information.
As of yet no games have been played in the intermediate football, Junior Hurling Ladies’ football or camogie groups. This will make for an interesting year as Club Championship will start on March 31.
Under-nine Hurling She’d Blitz continues every Sunday down in the complex. All details on our Facebook page and Twitter account. choir are all set to give the performances of their lives. Camross Hall has been ‘home ‘to the cast, crew and director Michael Stafford for the last few weeks. St Garvan’s Church has been the venue for choir and some amazing music and songs have been rehearsed with Musical directors Vicky Barron and Anita Cullen. Peggy Doyle and her team in the costume department have sewing machines running at high speed, the painted sets are in position, grease paint and make up can be smelt throughout the hall and of course, the kettle is never off the boil.
So, all is ready for opening night, Palm Sunday, March 25; other performances Tuesday, March 27, Good Friday, March 30, and Easter Sunday, April 1, starting time 8 p.m. each night. Reserve your tickets at 087 6990031 or 086 8369047 and don’t be disappointed. Adults €12, Children €7.
DANCING AT CAMROSS
The April dance will be held in Camross Ballroom on Friday. April 6, with music by the very popular Peter Burke. Dancing 10 p.m. to midnight, admission €8 including the tea.
CAMROSS ICA
Due to the ‘Beast from the East’ and Storm Emma our last meeting was cancelled and rescheduled for Wednesday, March 7. The monthly competition of the ‘nicest daffodils arrangement’ was won by Breda Banville well done. The ladies had a visit from representatives of the Forever Living organisation who gave a great talk about their products that are mostly based on Aloe Vera.
A few dates for your diary: March 24 to March 1 Day of Craft School in Enniscorthy. April 25 – ICA Got Talent Competition in the Horse and Hound. April 29 – Federation Bowling Competition. April 30 Federation AGM Our April meeting will be our Guild AGM and, due to the Easter Bank Holiday, it will take place on Monday, April 9, in Camross Hall at 8 p.m. Our guild is only full of friends you have not yet met, so why not join us for 2018?