BannowBallymitty
SEISIUN
Danescastle Music Group will host Seisiun in Horse and Hound, Ballinaboola on Tuesday evenings at 8.30 during July and August commencing on Tuesday, July 3. An evening of traditional music, song and dance. Come and enjoy a great evening’s entertainment for all the family.
GAA CLUB NOTES
Lotto numbers were 6, 17, 19 and 31. No jackpot winners. Well done to Jean and Phil Bishop and Luke Hannon, who were lucky match-three winners.
The sixth Pat Neville golf classic will take place on Friday, July 20, in St Helen’s Rosslare. Contact Paddy Hannon 087 2563472 for further information.
The Cúl Camp’s will take place in Grantstown week starting July 16. Book online or throu you managers.
Well done to a few of our underage teams who have excelled during the week the under-12 camogie travelled down to St Anne’s on Thursday last. A fantastic performance from everyone. On Friday the under-15 boy played Cushinstown in Football final score B/B 5-6 to 3-13 fair scoring.
The under-16 girls went to Davidstown for a tough match but the girls showed great character and determination throughout the match. Well done, girls.
On Saturday the club were represented by Kayleigh Nacey and Jess Finn playing under-12 County Blitz. Well done girls.
SOCIAL DANCING
dancing continues in Tír na nÓg every Thursday night with music this Thursday, July 5, by Adrian Ryan, July 12 Delta Dawn, July 19 South Bound and July 26 Pat Daly from Cork. All welcome – proceeds in aid of new handball building fund and refreshments served.
MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Tullicanna Music Festival takes place on Sunday, July 15, at Stafford’s of Tulicanna, from 5 p.m., come along and enjoy an array of musicians and also a barbecue and colcannon served also, all proceeds will go to MS Wexford.
FREE ART PROJECT
A free Art Project is commencing on Tuesday, July 11, in Grantstown Day Care Centre every Tuesday for 10 weeks from 11 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Two Artist will be attending. Students on summer break very welcome. If interested please contact 087 2134073 for further details.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
Upcoming Events in Grantstown Community Village – Tuesday the third: Crafts with Donna/ Sonas in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon. Wednesday the fourth: Trip to Ramsgrange Daycare Centre. Thursday the fifth: Imagination Gym/Outdoor Games/Cards in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon. Monday the ninth: Cards/Games/Exercises with Mairead in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon. Don’t forget you can find all of this information on Facebook.
Bingo Night – We are holding a bingo night here at Grantstown Daycare Centre Tuesday, July 3, at 8 p.m. All funds raised will be used for day trips and outings for our clients. There will be a raffle on the night with refreshments served along with freshly baked cakes produced here by our wonderful kitchen staff.
Volunteer Drivers – 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 and hospital appointments. Please phone us at 051 561016 for more information.
WORKING WITH CLAY
Course starting Tuesday, July 10from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and every Tuesday after for 10 weeks in Grantstown Daycare Centre. The classes are free of charge as they are funded by Wexford County Council.
If you are interested in joining, phone us at 051 561016.
STATUES
The grotto statues here at Grantstown are in need of repair and repainting. If you or someone you know would have experience in this kind of work please contact us here at Grantstown Daycare Centre at 051 561016.
KNOCK OUTING
Fancy going on a trip to Knock? Well, there’s an outing going from Friday, July 27, to Saturday, July 28. The cost is €130 all inclusive. For details contact Betty at 087 9057391 or Stella at 087 6568207.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
Self Help Africa are holding church gate collections outside Bannow and Ballymitty churches on July 7/8 at all Masses. Please give generously for this very worthy cause.
HORTICULTURE CLASSES
The horticulture classes continue every Friday in Grantstown. If you would like to join the class please phone 051 561016 for more details.
FAREWELL JACK
A presentation of €1,320 was made to Jack Casey last Friday night to wish him a long and happy retirement from all the parishioners on his postal delivery routes. Jack would like to thank everyone for their generosity.
PHIL MURPHY WEEKEND
This year’s Phil Murphy weekend will take place from Thursday, July 26, to Sunday, July 29, details later.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
A good crowd attended and excellent and interesting talk by Mr Emmett Stafford about the Norman landing in Bannow in 1169 at Tír na nÓg, Wellingtonbridge recently.
CHAIR.
Rich Howlin addressed the crowd before the talk emphasising that 2019 will be an exciting year for the society as its the 850th anniversary of the landing.
Having fun at the Newbawn school sports day were Patrick Dunleavy, Kuba Daugosz and Cillian Whelan (with Sean Óg Murphy photo-bombing in the background).
Mr Stafford then gave a very interesting and informative talk using charts and giving reasons why the Normans choose Bannow bay as a point to land and settle. He also pointed out interesting characteristics of Bannow church and adjoining.
CEMETERY.
A reminder that this year’s annual historical tour will take place on Saturday, July 14, and will visit Woodstock House Inistioge. Gowran church and Walsh distillery Royal Oak Carlow (Where a whiskey tasting treat is included }.The cost of the tour is €35 { excluding lunch } enquiries and bookings can be made by contacting 086 8469131 or 087 0925853.The bus will leave Ballymitty school car park at 9 a.m. month’s Club and County Draw. Kevin Roche, Ramstown won a Season GAA Ticket worth €160. Thanks again to everyone who supported the draw. Both hurling teams lost out on a place in the league finals recently. A hard fought win over Taghmon was not enough to see the intermediate side through while a two point loss for the juniors to St Fintan’s saw them lose out.
PARISH PATRONS
On July 3 the patron will take place in Churchtown and 7.30 p.m. followed by Old Templetown at 8 p.m. on July 6 in Templetown with blessing of the graves following Mass. On August 3 at 7.30p. in Poulfur with blessing of the grave following Mass.
MID-SUMMER BAZAAR
There will be a Mid-summer Bazaar in aid of St Mogue’s Church, Fethard-on-Sea, at the Old Abbey Garden Centre on Sunday, July 15, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Those interested in booking a stand please contact Claire at 087 7759130.
COUNTRY MARKET
Now in our 22nd year, market continues every Saturday in St Mary’s Hall, Fethard-on-Sea from 10.30 a.m. to midday supplying fresh vegetables, salad, herbs, plants, baking, chocolates, crafts, jewellery, prints and more.
PROGRESSIVE 45
The winners of the Progressive 45 card game in Colclough Hall, Saltmills last Sunday night were Kathleen Cadogan and Mary Doran. In second place were Billy Shannon, Tony Murphy and Tommy Morrissey. In third place were John Sinnott, James McDonald and Aidan Colfer. The last game draw was won by Maura Cahill, Sonny Cahill and Michael Murphy. The raffle winners were Carmel Kehoe, Tom Morrissey, Siobhán Doyle and Jimmy Cullen.
Weekly lotto €5,900 There was no winner of last week’s Club lotto jackpot of €5, 00 so next week’s jackpot stands at €5,900. The numbers drawn were 8, 12, 16 and 22. The club had three Luck Dip winners, Shiela Barden, Maura Foley and Clodagh Kehoe, who won €30 each.
CREATIVE EXCHANGE
The Creative Exchange Group is taking a well-deserved summer Break. We will recommence on Friday, August 31, with our Creative Tour. During July we will explore the Artists way to refresh the creative spirit by foraging, beach combing, nature walks, photography. Meeting at the Vine Cottage Saltmills at midday on Fridays. This socially inclusive Adults Creative Exchange is hosted by Saltmills and St Kearns Community Group kindly supported by Colclough Hall Committee.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Darren O’Grady, who was Saltmills and St Kearns Community Groups split-the-pot winner of €129 for April. 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 May 28.
FETHARD SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to who Steve Sharkey won €103 in this week’s split-the-pot (June 26 18). The previous week, June 19 Willy Scully won €113. 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.
THE BLUEBELL CAFÉ
The Bluebell Café takes place on the first Wednesday of every month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in ‘The Tea Room’ at St Louis Day Care Centre, Ramsgrange.
The Bluebell Café is open to people with dementia, their partners, carers, families and friends. You have an opportunity to meet others with similar experiences, enjoy a cup of tea and a chat and speak with health and social care professionals and other experienced volunteers. To find out more contact us at 051 389509 or email stlouisdaycarecentre@ gmail.com. 2018 Café dates: July 4, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5 coffee morning.
Senior citizens Concern CLG is hosting a tea or coffee morning in St Louis Day Care Centre, Ramsgrange from 9 a.m. to midday on Sunday, July 22. All welcome, your support is greatly appreciated.
CIRCUIT CLASSES
Fethard Fitness exercise classes daily, personal and group training on request. Contact Nuala at 087 9111901 for more information.
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.
SEISIUN
Danescastle Music Group will host Seisiun in Horse and Hound, Ballinaboola on Tuesday evenings at 8.30 during July and August commencing on Tuesday, July 3. An evening of traditional music, song and dance. Come and enjoy a great evening’s entertainment for all the family.
DUNBRODY ABBEY MASS
There will be a Mass in Dunbrody Abbey on Sunday next, July 8, at 10.30 a.m. weather permitting, the theme of the celebration is our Christian Heritage from history to hope. Parking will be in the Dunbrody visitor centre across the road from the Abbey, there will be limited parking in the Abbey grounds for people with limited mobility only please, tea or coffee and scone will be available in the coffee shop after Mass at a reduced rate.
LADIES GOLF SOCIETY
In glorious sunshine 31 Abbey Ladies played their 6th competition in Abbey Par 3. Despite clashing with the Captain’s Mixed in New Ross and other competitions, we had a great turnout. The course was in superb condition, thanks to Ned and Frank. After enjoyable golf games the ladies returned to the clubhouse to the whiff of BBQ food catered for by Frank, yummy, delicious. Thanks to Frank and Kylie his helper serving the food.
Great scores were returned to the excitement of all: 1st Eileen Mullally, (36) 45pts. 2nd Esther Finn, (22) 39pts. 3rd Eileen Wallace (17) 38pts. Category 1 Dympna Molloy, (15) 36pts. Category 2 Mary(H) Murphy (27) 38pts. Category 3 Pauline Byrne (35) 34pts. Visitor’s Prize Mary McNamara, 33pts. Congratulations and well done girls!
Next competition is on Saturday, July 7, in Blackwater at 10 a.m. Match Play is running smoothly, with round three finishing on July 15. Thanks to everyone.