Bannow& Ballymitty
PHIL MURPHY WEEKEND
Phil Murphy weekend the official opening of the Phil Murphy weekend and launch of this year’s Our Parish Journal will take place Thursday, July 26, at 8 p.m. Music cheese and wine reception. €5 Friday the 27th concert in marquee with Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Séamus Begley, Donogh Hennessy and Dan Brouder with Angelina Carberry, followed by the Tin Sandwich Band. €20. Saturday the 28th 11 a.m. workshops in the school, 2 p.m. singing gathering in the school. €5 Concert in the marquee at 8 p.m. with Lunasa, Fergal and Diarmuid Murphy and the Danescastle music group. Sunday the 29th 1.30 music in the marquee with Two Tine Polka, Green Road and Robin James Hurt. €5. 3 p.m. Ceile in the community center with music by Ger Murphy and Ken Cotter. €10 8 p.m. in the marquee Luka Bloom, The David Minnelli Trio, Anna Falkenau, Glen Foley and Steve Sweeney. €20.
OUR PARISH JOURNAL
The 2018 Journal will be launched along with the opening of the Phil Murphy weekend this Thursday the 26th at 8 p.m.
COFFEE MORNING
Coffee morning in aid of Bannow Community First Responders Saturday, August 4, from 10 to 2 in Carrig Community Centre. Your presence would be very welcome for this very worthy cause in our area. CPR demonstrations, bouncy castle and just a good ould chat over a cuppa. All are very welcome.
SOCIAL DANCING
Dancing continues in Tír na nÓg every Thursday night with music this Thursday, July 26, Pat Daly from Cork. All welcome proceeds in aid of new handball building fund. All welcome, refreshments served.
GAA CLUB
Jackpot for this evening s draw will be €6,500. Tickets are only two euro each and can be purchased from post office Carrig, Seabreeze Dry Cleaners, Tír na nÓg and from any club officer down in the complex.
Thanks to everyone who contributed and supported out golf classic on Friday. This fundraiser will go towards the running of our club.
More than 150 children participated in the Cúl Camps. Many thanks to all our volunteers who helped out during the week.
Well done to Ann Rossiter and to Peter O’Brien, who were involved in the under-14 Ladies’ Football blitz in Carlow.
The pitches were busy during the week with matches from all age groups. The under-17 hurling team took a win over Ballyhogue, under-12 camogie beat Blackwater, under-14 camogie took on Buffers Alley and took the points. The under-13 boys’ hurling squad played Davidstown in a thriller of a match only to lose by a meet point.
The junior ladies’ football take on St James in their championship match this Wednesday evening good luck to all involved.
Anyone who hasn’t received their Bodibro gear please contact Joeanne at 086 3022840 for collection.
All details of fixtures and results are on the Facebook page and Twitter account.
BRIDGE RESULTS
Results June 12 first Mick Harpur and Patsy Farrell second Watt Hayes and Mary Cosgrove third Anna Kehoe and Ann Whitty.
Results June 19 first John Hosey and Oona Dwyer second Mary McNamara and Lorrie Butler third Barbara Hamilton and Maria Devereux.
Results June 26 first Oona Dwyer and Maria Devereux second Marie French and Claire O’Connor third Mick Harpur and Patsy Farrell.
Results July 3 first Róisín Kelly and Theresa Foley second Mick Harpur and Patsy Farrell third Carmel Kehoe and Betty Sexton.
Results July 10 first Mary McNamara and Lorrie Butler second Peter Mageehan and Oona Dwyer third Paddy Whitty and Aidan Colfer.
Summer Bridge continues on Tuesday nights at 7.30 p.m. All visitors welcome.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
Upcoming Events in Grantstown Community Village.
Tuesday the 24th: Pongo in the morning, lunch at midday and a trip to Tomhaggard Daycare Centre in the afternoon.
Wednesday the 25th: Pongo/ Reiki/Nail Painting/Massage in the morning and Brain Teasers in the afternoon.
Thursday the 26th: Pongo in the morning and Cards/Music with the Two Paddies in the afternoon.
Friday the 27th: Knock Outing. Bus leaving Grantstown at 7 a.m.
Monday the 30th: Exercise with Mairead/Games/Cards in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon.
TREATMENTS IN GRANTSTOWN DAYCARE CENTRE.
Tuesday the 24th: Hairdressing from 10 a.m. Wednesday the 25th: Reiki from 10 a.m. Thursday the 26th: Hairdressing from 10 a.m. and Counselling from 1 p.m. Imagination Gym and Sonas Available on request.
Phone 051 561016 to make your appointment for the treatments.
URGENTLY NEEDED
Volunteers, who are willing to drive clients to doctors and hospital appointments in our car. Volunteers to assist the clients in the daycare centre to ensure they are enjoying their day out.
Volunteers with Minibus license (D1) to collect the clients in the morning and drop them home in the afternoon in one of our buses. Please phone 051 561016 for more information.
STATUES REPAIR
The Grotto Statues here at Grantstown are in need of repair and repainting. If you or someone you know has experience in this kind of work please contact us here at Grantstown Daycare Centre at 051 561016.
KNOCK OUTING
Last Chance to book your place on the trip to Knock, if you are interested please get your name in now.
It’s going on 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.
HAIRDRESSER
Due to the popularity of the hairdressing service, we’re delighted to announce that as well as having Kathleen Donohoe on Tuesdays, we can now offer a second day of hairdressing with Cathriona Cullen on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Please phone us at 051 561016 to book your appointment.
PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES
The Mobile Library will be in Grantstown Daycare Centre on Wednesday, August 1, from 12.30 p.m. to 1 p.m. If you would like to join, membership is free. You can pick up an application form here in Grantstown Daycare Centre.
It’s not just books you can borrow from Wexford Library, it’s eBooks and eAudio books. If you’re already a library member, you can collect a reserved book from the Mobile Library.
DATES FOR DIARY
Monster Bingo – The next Monster Bingo is on Sunday, July 29, at 3 p.m. in Ballymitty Hall. €1,500 in prizes including Special page; €50 one line, €100 for two lines and €150 full house. Raffle and lots of prizes. Tea and sandwiches served. Summer Holiday Deal for children – Baby Book €2 (excluding special page).