Ballycullane
5K/10K FUN RUN/WALK
The annual Ballycullane 5k/10k fun run/walk for children with diabetes at Wexford general hospital will be held on Monday, May 7, starting from the Tintern complex at 11 a.m., starting with regratation from 9.30 a.m. to 10.45 a.m. Cost of entry is €10 per adult €5 per under-16 and family four €25.
LOTTO
There was no jackpot winner in the Tintern lotto draw last week. Three lucky punters matched three numbers and each received €134. They were; Paula McGrath c/o Alan. Mary and Chris c/o Séamus Crowe and Jim Houghton c/o Rosie’s. Next week’s jackpot is €2,150 and next week’s match-three winners will share €200. Tickets on sale in all local shops and from committee members.
CE SCHEME
A vacancy has arisen on the community employment scheme in the St Leonards Parish. Area of work include the following; Care Taking, Environmental Work; Grounds Work. Eligibility Criteria Apply; Must be over 21 years of age. Must be in receipt of a DSP payment for one year. Must be registered with DSP Terms and conditions apply. If you are interested and would like to join our team on any of the above CE Scheme please contact Máire on; 087 1973537.
DOUBLE BINGO NIGHT
There will be a Special Double Bingo Night in Campile Hall on Bank holiday Monday night May 7, at which prize money for 9 of the 11 games will be doubled on
LIBRARY NEWS
Bealtaine will run for the month of May and we have a great line up of events running in Graiguenamanagh Library.
Every Thursday we will have cards and crosswords for anyone who would like to come and play with refreshments included.
Friday, May 4, and Friday, May 25, Classic Movie and refreshments 10.45 a.m. – Join us for the screening of a classic film for the golden age of Hollywood.
Friday, May 11, and Friday, May 18, music with Ann, enjoy listening to and joining in with Ann singing all the old songs don’t worry words and tea will be provided.
Natural Skincare workshop Thursday, May 24, 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. with Claire Williams. During this workshop participants will learn all about natural skincare products and will make their own lip balm. Ring to book 056 7794178.
Graig library will gladly accept donations of Lego that children are finished playing with. We hope to run Lego workshops in the library in the near future. Thank you.
Our morning book club suffered at the beginning of the year with bad weather and some library closures so we are hoping to revive it starting Thursday, May 3, at 11.30 a.m. The book we had decided for this meeting was the couple next door by Shari Lapena. If you would like to join us just pop in next Thursday even if you haven’t read the book I guarantee you we will find something to talk about. Looking forward to meeting you all.
LOTTO
The numbers drawn were 1, 6, 9, and 21. This week’s lotto jackpot stands at €7,550. Consolation winners of €30each were Will Lyons, Edward Hayden, Daniel Fitzgerald, John Cushen and Fauve and Saskia Walsh. Tickets are on sale in local businesses and from committee members.
FIANNA FAIL AGM
The Graiguenamanagh Fianna Fail Cumann held its AGM in O’Sheas’s on Tuesday April 24, with the usual good attendance .Cllr Peter Chap Cleere chaired the meeting and the following officers were elected: Hon Presidents Jim Byrne, Billy Hoare, Michael Dunphy; Chairperson Paula Cahill; Vice Chairperson Michael Helly; Secretary Anna Dunne; Vice Secretary Sean Murphy; Treasurer Ann Cahill; Vice Treasurer Dan Malone; Youth Officer PJ Murphy.
SPLIT THE POT
Last week’s winners: first prize – Christy Cooney – €275; second prize – Louise Doyle and Patsy Cushen – €75; third prize – Joan Sheehy – €50.
THE THREE TENORS
The Three Tenors perform