Fethard-on-Sea
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SLADE SWIMMING CLUB
Join us for our first official swim of the year this Sunday, April 22, 10.30 a.m. in Slade. Membership and club information will be available from 9 a.m. at the Hook Sub Aqua Club. Light refreshments will also be served here afterwards. Fethard and Dunmore Lifeboats along with the Coast Guard and Kayakers will be on hand during the swim. For more info email sladeswimmingclub@ gmail.com.
FETHARD ST MOGUE’S
Tickets for the annual club and County Draw are now available. With €80,000 in prizes over three draws this is a very attractive draw. Tickets cost €50 each for the three draws or can be paid monthly also. This is a very valuable fundraiser for the local Fethard St Mogue’s GAA Club and your support would be very much appreciated. Ticket sellers will be calling to your door shortly or tickets can be purchased from any committee member.
The senior footballers played St Martin’s in the first round of the championship last weekend. Fethard took an early lead through a John Tubritt free but St Martin’s struck back through a goal two minutes later and were well on top for the rest of the half going five points clear. Two more points from John reduced the lead but it was almost 30 minutes later before John got Fethard’s next score by which time the trailed by eight points. Short five regulars and with a number of players making their debut at senior level it was a disjointed effort from Fethard, who lost by 1-10 to 0-6 in the end. They played St Anne’s in the second round last Sunday in Wexford Park, full report in next week’s paper.
The intermediate hurlers play Monageer in the first round of the championship next Friday evening in Bree at 8.30 p.m.
WEEKLY LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s Club lotto jackpot of €4,700 so next week’s jackpot stands at €4,800. The winning numbers 6, 8, 27 and 32. The club had two Luck Dip winners, Maureen Murphy and Jonathan Fitzharris, who won €30.
LATE MARGARET COLFER
The death occurred recently of Margaret (Peggy) Colfer née Barry, Churchtown, Fethard-on-Sea.
Predeceased by her husband John and sadly missed by her daughters Mary, Kathleen, Lorraine and Margaret, brother Matty, son-in-law Dave, grandson John, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Her funeral Mass took place in All Saints’ Church, Templetown with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sympathy is extended to her family, relatives and friends.
PARIS DRAW WINNERS
The winners of the Parish Draw for March were first Jack Power, second Mary Cox, third Kate O’Hara. The winners for April were first Joe Chapman Snr. Second Alice O’Callaghan, third Elizabeth Doran. Many thanks to promoters and participants. Next draw on Sunday, May 13, following 10 a.m. Mass. Total amount raised €18,921.
TOURIST OFFICE
Fethard Tourist Office is now opened in the village daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call in for all your photocopying, printing and secretarial services.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Johnny Cooney, Ballinaruane, who won March’s split-the-pot of €99. Envelopes are available to purchase in Vine Cottage, Whelan’s Chipper and Fish Shop and shop in St Leonards. Next draw will take place on March 25.
FETHARD SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Agnes Waters, who won €120 in this week’s split-the-pot (April 10).
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.
CIRCUIT CLASSES
Fethard Fitness exercise classes daily, personal and group training on request. Contact Nuala at 087 9111901 for more information.
TEA DAY
St Louis Day Care Centre Ramsgrange is hosting the annual Alzheimer’s Tea Day on Thursday, May 3, from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. all proceeds go to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Please drop in and support this worthy cause.
STEP/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.
PROGRESSIVE 45
There was a tie for first place in the Progressive 45 Card Game in Colclough Hall, Saltmills last Sunday night between James McDonald, John Sinnott and Tony Murphy and Luke Power, Jack Waters and Michael Kehoe. In third place were Liam Power, Elish Breen and Dave Walsh. The last game draw was won by Sonny Cahill, Maura Cahill and Michael Murphy. The raffle winners were Brendan Browne, Tony Murphy, James Larkin and Dick Power.
MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA
A Music Extravaganza takes place at Stafford’s of Tulllicanna on Sunday, May 6, with music from 4 p.m. till late.
This is a night not to be missed as there are a number of bands performing on the night with all proceeds from this unique event going to the Hope Cancer Support Centre, Enniscorthy. For more info contact 087 6386236.
CARDS
Winners at the card games in aid of Gusserane NS last week were Johnny Flynn, Peter Stafford and Luke Power. Second went to Matt Reville, Jim Kehoe and PJ Doyle. Third were Brendan Colfer and Larry Power while the LGD went to Declan Egan, Marie Doyle and Declan Egan. Raffle winners were Joe Ryan, Peter Stafford, Larry Larkin, Willie White, Larry Power, David Murphy, Willie Kehoe and Josie Reville. A special word of thanks to parents from Gusserane School for extra raffle prizes and also the wonderful refreshments served on the night.
MODEL COUNTY DRAW
A final reminder that Tickets are available from Gusserane GAA players and committee members for the 2018 Club and County Draw. The first of the three monthly draws takes place later this month. With a car and a variety of other prizes up for grabs each month, the €50 tickets represent very good value. This is a hugely important fundraiser for the club and your support once again this year would be most appreciated.
Fixtures – Thursday, April 19, under-15 Football at home to Kilmore at 7 p.m. Friday the 20th Spr under-11 Football at home to Ger O’Hans at 6.30. Monday, April 23, Minor Football at home to Na Piarsaigh at 7 p.m. Tuesday the 24th UApr nder 13 Hurling at home to Bannow-Ballymitty at 7 p.m.
RACKETBALL FINAL
Racketball Team of four final is on Friday, April 20: 6.50 Martina Brennan v Celine Barrett, 7.30 Darren Foley v John McGinnity, 8.10 Anthony Rowe v Fabian Flood, 8.50 Neil Barrett v Paddy Wickham.
GAA LOTTO
No jackpot winner – numbers drawn were 9, 20, 21, 27. Five match-three winners: Bernie Kelly Horeswood; Tomas Bolger; Cormac Quinn; James Doran; Claire Buckley, Rath/Cush. Next draw is in the Horse and Hound on Monday, April 23. Jackpot €9,200.
ALZHEIMER’S TEA DAY
St Louis Day Care Centre, Ramsgrange, is hosting the annual Alzheimer’s Tea Day on Thursday, May 3, from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
All proceeds go to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Please drop in and support this worthy cause.
LADIES FOOTBALL
Horeswood Ladies’ Football will be holding their registration night this Wednesday, April 18, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the GAA complex. Prices are as follows: €55 for adults, €40 for under-12 up to minor and €25 for under-10.
SLADE SWIMMING CLUB
Join us for our first official swim of the year this Sunday, April 22, 10.30 a.m. in Slade. Membership and club information will be available from 9 a.m. at the Hook Sub Aqua Club. Light refreshments will also be served here afterwards. Fethard and Dunmore Lifeboats along with the Coast Guard and Kayakers will be on hand during the swim. For more info email sladeswimmingclub@ gmail.com.