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CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to the Ballycogley Players and local members as they were crowned all-Ireland Champions on Saturday, April 21, in St Brigid’s Hall Carnew. The ESB Claregalway Festival of Drama Trophy was awarded to them for the best overall play. Coffee morning.
A coffee morning in aid of the Irish Cancer Society will be held in Carrig-on-Bannow Community center on Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. Your support is welcome.
GAA CLUB NEWS
Lotto numbers were 1, 10, 25 and 27. Next jackpot will be €5,000. Congratulations to Pat Hogan and Kathy Dunne on their match three wins.
Well done and a massive Thank you to the Bingo Commettee on last week’s 10th year Anniversary in Carrig Hall. It is a great achievement to have this bingo still going. There was even cake. Pictures and a message from Chris on the Facebook page.
This Tuesday, May 8, down in Grantstown Day Care Centre at 8 p.m. there is a public meeting to discuss and view the proposed plans for the new build.
Check our Facebook page and Twitter account for all matches during the week.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS – Tuesday the eighth: Pongo/Exercises in the morning and music with the Two Paddy’s in the afternoon. Wednesday the ninth: Pongo/ Reiki in the morning and Sonas in the afternoon. Thursday the 10th: Games/Storytelling in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon. Don’t forget you can find all of this information on Facebook.
TREATMENTS AVAILABLE IN GRANTSTOWN DAYCARE CENTRE – Tuesday the eighth: Hairdressing from 9.30 a.m. Wednesday the ninth: Reiki from 10 a.m. Thursday the 10th: Counselling from 1 p.m. Chiropodist on site Tuesday the eighth and Thursday, May 10, from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Phone 051 561016 to make your appointment.
ACTIVE YOGA – Classes every Wednesday evening at 6.30 p.m. in Grantstown Daycare Centre. For more information phone Julie Busher at 087 2683005.
VOLUNTEER BUS DRIVERS URGENTLY NEEDED – Bus drivers to transport Clients to the Daycare Centre in the morning and home in the afternoon. If you are a licensed Minibus driver who has a couple of hours to spare please contact us at 051 561016. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
CE SCHEME VACANCIES – Do you want a fresh challenge this summer? We have job opportunities available in Grantstown in the areas of kitchen, maintenance, carer, bus driver and 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 learning new skills while helping others then we would love to hear from you. Phone 051 561016 for more details.
SUNDAY MARKET
There will be a Sunday Market at Grantstown Daycare Centre on Sunday, May 13, from 10 a.m. Everything from a needle to an anchor on sale at ridiculously low prices. If you would like to put in a stall yourself or if you have items you would like to donate, please contact us at 051 561016.
LEGION OF MARY
Bannow Praesidium of the legion of Mary are holding their Acies ceremony in Carrig church on Wednesday, May 9, at 7.30 rosary and legion prayers followed by Mass. Tea will be served afterwards in the community centre all welcome.
COFFEE MORNING.
A coffee morning will be held in aid of Nurture Africa in John and Flora Daly’s house, Coolhull on Saturday, May 5, between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Their daughter Dearbhla will be spending three weeks teaching in Uganda this summer for Nurture Africa.
VOLUNTARY HOUSING
A public meeting will be held in Grantstown Day Care Center on Tuesday, May 8, at 8 p.m. to 9.30 to discuss and view the proposed plans for the new build.
DEATHS
Deepest sympathy to Karen French and family on the death of her father Joe last Thursday, April 26. Joe was was buried after 11 a.m. Mass in Rathangan cemetery. May he Rest In Peace.
The death occurred of Josie Pluck née Roche from Carrigmine, Dublin, formerly of Bannow Island. Josie was the late Peggy Corcoran’s sister. She was in her 96th year and was laid to rest at Deans Grange cemetery on Wednesday, April 25, Deepest sympathy to her sons Liam, Tony, Ben and daughter Jean, relatives and friends.
DANCING
Dancing continues in Tír na nÓg every Thursday, May 10, music by Richie Halpin, May 17 Mary Pendergast, May 24 the Wicklow Man, and May 31 Blue Lace. Ceili Dancing
A ceili will be held in Carrig Community center on Friday, May 11, at 9 p.m. in aid of County Fleadh which is on this weekend in Carrig. Music by Ger Murphy and Ken Cotter admission €10. Play school
Teach na nÓg Playgroup and Montessori are now enrolling for September. For more information please contact Teach na nÓg at 051 561773.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Bannow Historical Society will hold their AGM in Tir na nOg Wellington Bridge on Monday May 14 at 8.30 p.m. All are welcome. There will be a historical talk in early June.
ROSARY
The Ireland Needs Fatima rosary will take place on Saturday May 12, at 2 p.m. opposite supervalu in Wellingtonbridge. Doyle, Billy Kavanagh, Mary Cullen and Isla Barry. The next lotto draw will be held on Tuesday, May 8, and the jackpot now stands at €10,800.
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.
MUSIC FESTIVAL TICKETS
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 present for family and friends.
DEFIBRILLATORS
The defibrillators in the parish are located as follows: Rathangan – on the school wall, beside the door nearest to Rathangan crossroads. Cleariestown – at the church on the side wall facing the community centre. Duncormick – on the wall of the former post office. Baldwinstown – on the wall of the shop. The contact number for a call out is 086 4011688. Volunteers are always encouraged and welcome to join the team.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
Thank you to all those who volunteer in our churches and halls. Your work is invaluable to our parish. As part of our commitment and requirement to protect children, we are presently distributing confidential forms to these volunteers. It would be much appreciated if you could return these to the box in the church at your earliest convenience. If you require further information, or volunteer and have not received a form, please contact Jacqui at 087 2219302.
INFORMATION NIGHT
There will be a public information night on safety in the home/ crime prevention and Community Text Alert/Neighbourhood Watch hosted jointly by Muintir na Tire and An Garda Síochána in Cleariestown Community Centre on Tuesday, May 15, at 8 p.m.
FASTNET ROVERS AGM
Our annual general meeting is on Thursday, May 10, at 7 p.m. in Rathangan Hall. Based on our Information Night the changes to the underage soccer season (Calendar Year Soccer) has impacted support for our Development plans and may impact teams/player numbers. We will make key decisions at our AGM and invite you to attend to give your input on them.
CLOTHING COLLECTION
Cleariestown Community Playgroup will be having a Fundraising used clothing collection on Monday, May 21. Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes also bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts and soft toys. Old mobile phones will also be accepted. You can drop off any items at the playschool any weekday morning between 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. All proceeds from this collection and previous one will go directly to the parish council to help with the running costs of our playroom within the community centre. Thank you for your support.
DAAG NEWS
There will be a clean-up in Duncormick in preparation for Tidy Towns Competition on Thursday, May 10, at 7 p.m. Meet in village beside Sinnott’s Pub.
MCCALL’S COTTAGES
Many thanks to Jim Hurley for his time and care in introducing us to the fascinating life of our resident Leiserl’s Bats. Watch this space. In preparation for the blessing ceremony on May 18, there are shrubs to be planted, garden benches to be assembled and some painting to be done.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Last week’s winner was Caroline Kavanagh winning €122. Next draw Thursday, May 10, in Rathangan Bar. Thank you for your support.
SYMPATHY
We extend sympathy to the family of Joe Kendrick, Treacystown, Cleariestown, also to the family and relatives of Brendan Cullen, Duncormick, both of whom died during the week. May they rest in peace.