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GAA CLUB NOTES
Lotto numbers were 5, 7, 20 and 29. No match-three winner. Next jackpot will be €8,000.
Our under-nine boys had their last training session of their season. Many thanks to Mick Scallon and Micheál O’Sullivan for their great mentor skill throughout the year.
The under-12 camogie team won their game over Castletown in Grantstown last week.
The under-15 boys’ football squad took themselves into the Sheil semi-final after their match against St Pat’s on Sunday morning last.
Our Intermediate Football team play the most important match of the season when they take on Adamstown in the game that will see them stay up or go down to another group. This Sunday at 11.30 a.m. in New Ross please give these lads your support. Best of luck to all the squad and their mentors David Currid, Gary Murphy, Get Luby and John O’Sullivan.
Our under-17 hurling and football are still in action so keep an eye on our Facebook page and Twitter account for all matches.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
Upcoming Events in Grantstown Community Village – Tuesday the 25th: Pongo in the morning and music with the Two Paddy’s in the afternoon. Wednesday the 26th: Pongo/ Brain Teasers/Reiki in the morning and quiz in the afternoon. Thursday the 27th: Mass at 11.45 a.m. with Fr Pender and Pongo/Cards/Chair Exercises in the afternoon. Monday, October 1: Exercises with Mairead/ Baking/Cards 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 25th: Hairdressing from 10 a.m. Wednesday the 26th: Reiki from 10.00 a.m and Counselling from 1 p.m. Thursday the 27th: Hairdressing from 1.30 p.m. Monday, October 1: Exercise with Mairead/Baking/Cards in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon.
Phone 051 561016 to make your appointment for the treatments. All these services are available to everyone in the community.
Holistic Therapies – We are delighted to offer special introductory sessions to Reiki and Reflexology with our fully qualified practitioners and Remedial/ Therapeutic Yoga with Sorcha Hyland.
This offer will be available every Wednesday morningduring October and November and will cost only €15. Spaces are limited, so booking is advised. Please phone 051 561016 for further details. Other therapies available such as Imagination Gym and Sonas also.
Coffee morning – Why not join us for our coffee morning every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Good company and delicious scones freshly baked here in Grantstown are guaranteed.
Dylan Chapman showing great energy at the launch of the Mayor of Fethard contest, watched by fellow hopefuls, Megan Murphy, John Nolan, Pat Stanley and Andrew Whelan. BINGO
Bingo will be held in Grantstown every Wednesday night, starting on October 3 at 8 p.m. Come along and have some fun. Everyone welcome.
STUDY CENTRE
Study Centre in Wellingtonbridge has started running Monday to Friday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students can avail of individual days if desired. Availability on Saturday for students that want to attend Saturdays only. Please contact Margaret Moran 087 2040823 or Marie Carthy 087 9709901 for further details.
SOCIAL DANCING
dancing continues every Thursday night at Tír na nÓg with music this Thursday the 27th by Mary Pendergast. In aid of Ballymitty handball new-build.
PENNY BANK TO CLOSE
Unfortunately due to central bank regulations we are unable to continue the Penny Bank and it will be finishing on week 39. All books need to be returned at the end of this week to Nicola at the PO.
DATES FOR DIARY
Sunday Cafe – The Sunday Cafe is back after the summer Holiday break and will take place on Sunday, September 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come along for a chat and a catchup with the neighbours and sample some tasty bites.
Monster Drive-In Bingo – Monster Bingo is on Sunday, September 30, 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.
Arts and Crafts Class – ‘Shabby Chic Your Pumpkin’ for Halloween. Class will take place on Saturday, October 20, from 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. To register your interest or book your place, please contact Geraldine at 087 1370799.
VARIETY CONCERT
Please reserve Sunday, September 30 at 8 p.m. for the annual variety concert in Camross Hall with a host of entertainers from all around the county.
Artists will include Celtic Roots, Nick Dempsey, The Curran music group, Anita and John Cullen, Vicky Barron, Sharon Clancy, Ballycogley comedy group, Eabha Doyle, Seamus Murphy, Aidan Sinnott, Fr. Robert McGuire, Pat O’Callaghan comedy group, Ann Marie Greene, Sean Furlong, Aoife Codd, Rachel Hussey, Frances McCabe and Ann Dempsey, with other artists to confirm their availability.
The event is in aid of continued hall refurbishment. Admission €10, including The Tea. A wonderful night of entertainment is guaranteed. to be won. Also raffle with great prizes including hampers etc. Tea available during the afternoon. All welcome for a great afternoon.
ST MOGUE’S LADIES’ CLUB
The under-16 Camoige team took on Ballygarret last Sunday in their county semi-final. A slow start for the girls left them seven points behind at the break. The gave it their all and played their hearts out in the second half and reduced the lead to two points. But unfortunately time ran out before they could get an equaliser. Well done to all involved for getting to the semi-final.
FETHARD RANGERS
Fethard Rangers soccer club would like to thank everyone that supported their Last Man Standing competition that is ongoing at the moment. The club will be holding a Footee Golf competition on Saturday, October 13, at Abbey Par three golf course in Winningtown. Everyone is encouraged to participate, men, women, boys and girls of all ages. It’s €10 per entry and there will be prizes for various things Inc first place, hole in one etc. Anyone that wishes to enter just contact anyone involved in the soccer club.
VEHICLE ROAD RUN
The Ring of Hook All Vehicle Road Run takes place on Sunday, September 30. Registration, Vine Cottage Bar, Saltmills. Cost €20. Stopover for food at Templars Inn and refreshments in Saltmills on return. Open to classic cars, tractors, old and new etc. Hosted by St Kearns Rowing Club with Saltmills St Kearns Community Group.
ROUNDERS
St Mogue’s Ladies’ Club first rounders match was a great success, great fun had by everyone and no better way to end than with a draw. We had some first time ladies who played brilliantly. Look out on their Facebook page for news of our next match all welcome or contact Elaine Dunne 085 8834108 or Louis Foley 087 6410858.
WEEKLY LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s Club lotto jackpot of €7,000 so next week’s jackpot stands at €7,100. The numbers drawn were 9, 12, 13 and 24. The club had one lucky-dip winners, Laurence Waters, who won €30 each.
PROGRESSIVE 45
The winners of the Progressive 45 Card Game in Colclough Hall, Saltmills last Sunday were James McDonald, Aidan Colfer and John Reville. In second place were Eileen Doyle, Johnnie Doyle and Dick Power. In third place were Maureen Eustace, Joan Fardy and Pat Whelan. The last game draw was won by Jack Waters, Luke Power and Michael Kehoe. Raffle winners were Sonny Cahill, Tony Murphy, David Murphy and James McDonald.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Lauren Earle, Enniscorthy, who was Saltmills and St Kearns Community Groups split-the-pot winner of €180 for August. Envelopes are available to purchase in Vine Cottage, Whelan’s Chipper and Fish Shop, Whites Nurseries and shop in St Leonards. Next draw will take place on August 26.
FETHARD SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Joy McComish who won €136 in this week’s split-the-pot (September 12). Envelopes for splittheare available in the post office, Dillon’s, The Wheelhouse, Droopy’s, Molloy’s, Neville’s and the Tourist Office. Draw takes place every Thursday.
45 CARD GAME
The 45’s card game resumes at Templars Inn Friday September 28 at 9.30 p.m.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Next monthly meeting is on October 1 at 2.15 p.m. guest speaker Liam Ryan about his book on the parish of Dunbrody and Ramsgrange.
Upcoming – October: Excerpts from the Musicals in Wexford, date to be confirmed. November: Dog Racing in Waterford including evening meal, date to be confirmed.
SENIOR CITIZENS OPEN DAY
Senior citizens Concern CLG are hosting an open day on Wednesday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will have representatives and information on the services provided here at St Louis Day Care Centre and on community based services within the area. Come in and join us for a chat and a cup of tea.
RCS OPEN NIGHT
Ramsgrange Community School is having an Open Night on Thursday, September 27, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. All fifth and sixth class pupils welcome.
NEW DRAMA GROUP IN CAMPILE
It is time for Campile district to have its own drama group. We are holding an initial meeting for anyone interested in getting involved in, acting, writing, directing etc. also, make-up wardrobe, set design and construction, to come along to Campile Parochial Hall on Wednesday, October 10, at 8 p.m. to talk about helping to get our own Drama Group up and running. Contact Rojer at 087 7202880.
ABBEY LADIES GOLF
On 15th September, 25 golfers from Abbey Ladies Golf Society played The Burrow Golf Links,12 hole course, Rosslare, for the final golf competition for this summer season. Everyone wished for a pleasant day and that we got with glorious golf weather and good company. Good scores were returned and the prize winners were as follows:
1st Martina Reidy, 25pts. 2nd Adeline Foxe, 24pts. 3rd Margaret Doyle, 23pts. Category 1 Liz Kelly 21pts. Category 2 Isobel Tubritt, 19pts. Category 3 Mary Murphy (Wex.) 19pts. Nearest Pin, Hole 6 Ann Banville 25ft. 5ins. Nearest Pin, Hole 9 Liz Kelly, 20ft 5ins.
There was only one Birdie on the day, won by Martina Reidy who got 25 euro Birdie Pot. That was a big comparison from Captain’s Day where 5 Birdies were won. They were Esther Finn, Florence Weber, Mary Fogarty, Grace O’Mahoney and Sheila Chapman, who shared a nice €50 Birdie Pot. Well done ladies and congratulations to all winners.
We will have a social inter society golf day on October 6 at 10.30 in The Abbey Par 3. Looking forward to seeing you there.