AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Inistioge& The Rower SINCERE SYMPATHIES
Sympathies are extended to Ned Naddy, Kilmacshane, Inistioge, and his family on the passing of his wife Maura, who was laid to rest on Sunday last. Sympathies are also extended to Mauras extended family and friends. May she Rest In Peace.
Raheen COUNSELLING
A counselling service is available at Raheen Family Resource Centre. If you are struggling with depression, bereavement, relationship difficulty, or any other issue with is causing you stress and you feel you would benefit from speaking to a counsellor contact Jeanette at 051 428805.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
The Sacred Heart Conference of St Vincent de Paul which covers the areas of Raheen, Adamstown, Clonroche and Newbawn is currently looking for volunteers, so if you have some time on your hands and would like to volunteer please contact Nicholas Foley at 086 6864893.
BACK TO SCHOOL
This is a very expensive time for parents with all the expenses associated with children going back to school. If you are struggling financially the local conference of St Vincent DePaul may be able to help, for assistance call the confidential telephone number 087 9032375.
Cushinstown CUSHINSTOWN NOTES
Rita Gaffney. Mobile 087 9914202. Email rita.gaffney@ gmail.com. Notes must be in by 8 p.m. Thursday.
CUSHINSTOWN FIELD DAY POSTPONED.
We’ve postponed field day for next Sunday as Cushinstown playing two championship matches 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Will send on new date when available.
CAMOGIE AND LADIES’ FOOTBALL.CLUB
The club wishes to thank PJ and Sinéad O’Farrell of PJ Construction for sponsoring the ladies’ footballers with a new set of jerseys. It is very much appreciated. Congratulations to Cora McGrath and Ellie Nugent, who were members of the Wexford A team who were crowned Leinster under-14 champions recently. Congratulations also to Aaron O’Neill and Ber Nugent, who were mentors on the team. The Wexford Ladies’ Football Association are holding a race night fundraiser on July 27 at Wexford racecourse. Tickets are €10 (€15 on the night) and can be got from Mena 086 8521262. Please try support this cause, all money goes to county board. Upcoming camogie fixtures: Monday the 23rd under-16s home v St Ibar’s at 7.30 p.m. Wednesday the 25th juniors home v Marshalstown at 7.30 p.m. Saturday the 28th minors home v Blackwater at 6.30 p.m. Could anyone with county board camogie tickets please return them asap to your mentors as they need to be returned to county board, thanks.
SUPER TROOPERS AFTERSCHOOL
Super Troopers afterschool will be opening in September 2018 in Cushinstown NS If you wish to avail of the service contact Emma for more details at 085 8135484 or emailleacy56@gmail.com.
CUSHINSTOWN ICA
Congratulations to Cushinstown ICA ladies Catherine Lacey, Mary Devereux, Philo Whelan, Sarah Buckley with support from Rita O’Brien, who competed recently at the ‘special occasions’ Reopening of tea rooms competition in the Shamrock Hall, Kilanerin Co. Wexford winning the overall award. Also first place awards for Catherine Lacey for her flower arrangement and Mary Devereux for her report on reopening of the tea rooms.
TERRERATH BINGO
Bingo is on every Wednesday in Terrerath Community Centre at 8.15. We would like to thank everyone who supports this event and are always looking more newcomers.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Tickets for the split-the-pot are at €2 and are available locally and will be drawn every Sunday in Cushinstown Church after 11.15 Mass.
CUSHINSTOWN BINGO
Don’t forget Monthly Bingo the first Sunday of every month. This will be held in the Horse and Hound and is held in Aid of St Mary’s Church Cushinstown.
SEISIUN IN HORSE AND HOUND
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.
TRACTOR PULLING COMPETITION
Being held on Keating Family Farm, Creacon, Sunday, July 29, at midday. Contact Matt at 087 2628464 for more information.
CAMPILE DISCO
There will be a teenage disco in Campile Hall on this coming Friday night, July 27, for all secondary school students and anyone starting first year in September are welcome to attend from nine to 12 doors open 8 p.m. strictly no alcohol or drugs allowed. This is a fully supervised event.
Adamstown CARDS.
The weekly ‘30’ card game continues in the community centre this Friday, July 27, at 9 p.m. Thanks to the ladies for the tea last week. On Friday the 27th will be: Bernie Hickey, Evelyn O’Gorman and Ann O’Gorman. On Friday, August 3, will be: Bridget O’Gorman, Ann Stafford, Kay Whelan and Agnes Whelan Proceeds going to parish funds. Card winners on Friday, July 13, were: Richard Murphy, Paddy Finn, Jim Wickham, John Furlong, Séamus Joyce, Patsy Byrne, Matt O’Neill, John Hanley, Matty Sullivan, Pat Murphy.
ADAMSTOWN LOTTO
Results of the lotto on Friday, July 13. Winning numbers 9, 17, 20 and 26, no jackpot winner or no match-three winner. Four lucky-dip winners Pat Delaney, Templeshelin, Betty O’Shea, Adamstown, Tina Gaedke c/o Dermot Hynes, John Hanley each winner receive €50. Winner of sellers prise Brad Óg’s. Next draw Friday, July 27, in the centre next colour tickets, blue.
OPEN AIR MASS AT ST ABBAIN’S WELL.
The annual open air Mass will be held on Sunday, July 29, at 10.30 a.m. at St Abban’s Well. The entry to the well is located at the cross of Glenour. St Abban’s well is well known religious shrine throughout the South East of Ireland and one of the few wells that dates back to penal times. Steeped in historic and religious values, the well has been known to give divine assistance in the curing and healing of numerous ailments. The open air Mass has become a popular annual event, attracting young and old from all over the country. Fr Robert Nolan will be the celebrant of the Mass and will be accompanied by a local Folk musical group. Seating and ample parking will be provided on the day.
GLADIATOR KNIGHT PADRAIC DELANEY.
Adamstown native Padraic Delaney has a new action tv show which started on Tuesday, July 17, on the History Channel. Knightfall chronicles the mysterious but true account of the Knights Templar of the crusades. Padraic Delaney plays the role of Gawain, the expert swordsman, regarded as the greatest swordsman of the Templar Order. Padraic is son of Michael and Sheelagh Delaney, Brocurrow, and is a past student of Coláiste Abbain. His career started having attended the Beckett Centre at Trinity College, Dublin, where he graduated with a BA in Drama and Theatre studies in 2001. Having worked in Shakespearian roles in theatre and in the Irish television series Pure Mule and the Clinic he also appeared in Ken Loach’s award winning film ‘The Wind That Shakes The Barley’, opposite Cillian Murphy. Continued success Padraic from all in Adamstown.
ADAMSTOWN TIDY TOWNS
A successful meeting of the newly formed Adamstown Tidy Towns was held in the community centre on Tuesday, July 10. The following roles were appointed: chairperson – Lorna Komsa, secretary – Patrica Quirke, treasurer – Paul Cullen, PRO – Anne Marie O’Shea, Committee: Séamus Bradley, Philip Rothwell, Barry Dunne, Paddy Power and MJ Booth. The first item on the agenda was to thank the Show Committee for allowing a stand at the recent 71st annual show, Thanks to all the supporters on the day who helped to raise €79.50. A petition for the completed installation of three street lights on the footpath to the Fairfields Estate is available for signing in Cullen’s Shop, please lend your support. The meeting concluded with the agreement of the general tidy up of the local green to be completed in the coming weeks.
Clonroche& Poulpeasty ANNUAL PATRON
The annual patron was held recently, and the following winners were drawn in the Main Parish draw and the painting donated by local artist Lar Joyce. The committee would like to thank all who contributed, donated and supported the field day stalls and parish raffle.
First Prize – trailer of timber – Mikie Cummins c/o Mary Tector. Sponsored by parish second prize – trailer of timber – Mel Doyle, Coolaught, Clonroche. Sponsored by parish third Prize – €100 all in one voucher Chloe O’Neill, Tominearly. Sponsored by Nuala Murphy Clonroche PO fourth prize – Hamper – Una O’Callaghan, Tomfarney. Sponsored by Joyce Security Castleboro fifth prize – Fuel Voucher Nancy Hendrick, Tominearly. Sponsored by Kavanagh Forecourt Clonroche sixth prize – Meal Voucher Jimmy O’Brien, Ballymackessy. Sponsored by the Cloch Ban, Clonroche, seventh prize – Meal Voucher Denis Cullen, Tominearly. Sponsored by Wildflower Cafe, Clonroche, eighth prize – Meal Voucher Bridget McDonald, Sli an Uisce. Sponsored by Riverbank Hotel, Wexford, ninth prize – Fruit Cake – Jessica Monaghan. Sponsored by Anne Walsh, Tomfarney, 10th prize – Hair Voucher – Pádraig Joyce, Castleboro. Sponsored by Bernies Hair Salon Draw for Castleboro painting by Lar Joyce – Winner Triona Doyle, Clonroche.
CLOUGHBAWN GAA CLUB
Our Cúl Camp starts on Monday, July 23, with a great week of fun guaranteed – Monday the 23rd to Friday the 27th. Register at kelloggsculcamps.
GAA LOTTO
Next lotto draw on August 4, on duty J & J Hendrick, J Carton, N Hogan and M Langton Fixtures.
Newbawn SPORTGROUND EVENTS
The barbecue and raffle organised by Newbawn Community Sportsground for the newly renovated Foleys pub for after the patron on Sunday, July 15, was a good success enjoyed by many. The Sportsground committee have organised a cabaret and raffle for the same venue on August 11 and are hoping for good support. The Newbawn parish annual field day took place in the resplendent looking sportsground on July 8 and was a good success. An abundance of activity takes place in the sports ground with Gaelic games, rounders and the soccer club making regular use, while the surrounding walking track is also a fine amenity. Hopefully there will be good support for the cabaret and raffle on August 11.
ROCK MASS
The annual Mass at the Mass rock on the slope of Carrigbyrne hill will take place on Friday, July 27, at 7.30 p.m. Raheen patron. The patron in Raheen cemetery will take place on Saturday, July 28. Blessing of the graves and prayers for all deceased members of the Raheen community will commence at 6 p.m. followed by Mass in the nearby church at 6.30 p.m.
BEREAVEMENTS.
We sympathise with relatives and friends of Newbawn people who recently passed away, including Liz Dunphy on the death of her mother Catherine Frayne shillagh Co. Wicklow, and Joe Cooper on the death of his brother-in-law Martin Murphy of Curracloe. Kathleen Kavanagh, Foulkesmills (née Lynch) who passed away at the week end was wife of Raymond Kavanagh of Ballyshannon, Newbawn. Eternal rest grant to all of the deceased, O Lord.
Graiguenamanagh LOTTO
The numbers drawn were 21, 28, 31 and 32, and there was no winner. Next week’s lotto jackpot stands at €9,350, Consolation winners of €30 each were Frances Sheehy, PJ Brett, JP and Conor Hickey, Sarah Jane Gallagher, Denis Savage., Tickets available from all local outlets or from any committee member.
CITIZEN INFORMATIONS
The Citizen Information office in Main Street Graiguenamanagh is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10: 30 to 12.30 p.m. ,A