Clongeen
CONTACTS AND DEADLINES
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ST VINCENT DE PAUL
The local Conference of the SVP, St Aidan’s, is looking for new members. If you have some time to spare and would like to become involved with the society, please contact any of the following for more information: The Waterford Office at 051 857 112; The Wexford Office at 053 9143568 or the Local Conference at 089 4295216.
BABY/TODDLER GROUP
This friendly group meets every Wednesday morning during school terms between 9.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. in the Sunshine room in Clongeen School. It is open to anyone from the Clongeen area and from further afield – parents, grandparents, guardians, childminders, etc. are all welcome, and of course the little ones too (babies to toddlers). The cost is only €4 per adult which includes refreshments for both the adults and children.
This is a fun and relaxed group with loads of fun activities, crafts and singing, where both adults and children can meet new friends. As toddlers are growing up and moving on to the next step in their young lives, we have loads of room for new comers this September. Please feel free to share this information and we look forward to seeing both new and familiar small and bigger faces. For more info, visit and like our Facebook page or you can call or text Véro at 086 1034878.
OVER-35S SOCCER
15 guys took to the field on Saturday the 27th, Halloween weekend and what a scary sight some of them were. There was a small shuffle in terms of teams and the little tweak made a difference in that the young fella’s got a win, their first in ages by the odd goal I believe. The bit of leadership being added to the team made all the difference. The main things was that plenty of sweat was shed and everyone enjoyed the game.
Dessie must have left his shooting boots overseas, since returning the net has been hard to find for him, hopefully this weekend normal service will resume and the bibs can reclaim victory. Games take place on Saturday evening at 6 p.m. indoor in Grantstown, be there 15 minutes beforehand so we can kick off in the allotted time please. If you’d like to come along or want further information, please give Dave Burke a shout either by text or a call to 086 8596627.
COUNTY CHAMPIONS
The intermediate hurlers took on Cloughbawn in the County Final replay in Wexford Park last week. With both sides making some personnel changes this was a much tighter and low scoring game.
Fethard started strongly again with Mark Wallace and Bryan Power helping them to a four point lead mid-way through the half. The lead could have been bigger but the swirling wind into the town end made scoring difficult. Cloughbawn eventually sprung to life getting 1-3 in the next five minutes to give them a two point lead at the break.
It was score for score in the second half as Mark Wallace kept Fethard in touch. The introduction of some fresh legs paid off as Garrett Foley tied up the sides with five minutes to go before Eddie Power gave them the lead with time up. It has been a difficult few weeks for the Dwyer family with the loss of one of the club’s most vocal supporters Mick, but it was fitting that his son Mikie, who had replaced his other son Ciaran guided over the insurance point deep into injury time.
The final whistle was greeted with great scenes of jubilation as Fethard won on a 0-14 to 1-9 scoreline. After the match the cup was presented to joint captains Garrett Foley and Graham O’Grady. Mark Wallace added to his ever growing list of honours with his Man of the match award for his 10 point contribution.
The team now look forward to playing senior hurling next year but first they had an outing in the Leinster Intermediate Club Championship with a game against Meath senior hurling champions, Kiltale in Wexford Park last Saturday.
RACE NIGHT
Fethard St Mogue’s GAA Club are holding race night on Saturday, November 24, in Droopy’s Bar. Horses costing €20 are available from any club member. Support would be appreciated.
WEEKLY LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s Club lotto jackpot of €7,600 so next week’s jackpot stands at €7,700. The numbers drawn were 25, 25, 30 and 31. The club had four lucky-dip winners over the last two weeks, Laurence Waters, Pauline Miskella, K Dempsey, John Swan, who won €30 each. Ann Carroll also won a seller’s prize of €30.
LATE EUGEN MULLEN
The death occurred last week of Eugene Mullen, Graigue Little, Fethard-on-Sea. Beloved husband of the late Maureen, father of John, Raymond and the late Catherine and brother of Philomena and Gerry. Sadly missed by his loving family daughters-inlaw Teresa and Tracey, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. His Funeral Service took place last Saturday in Lakelands Crematorium, Tullymongan Upper, Co Cavan.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Richie Gallagher, who was Saltmills and St Kearns Community Groups split-the-pot winner of €124 for September. Next draw will take place on October 28. 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 Paul Foley, who won €86 in this week’s splitthe-pot (November 1). 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 Thursday.
FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
Flower Arrangement Demonstration by Lily Bloom Florist in St Louis Day Care Centre, Ramsgrange on Thursday, November 15, at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are €10 and can be purchased at the Centre. All proceeds in aid of St Louis Day Care Centre.
CIRCUIT CLASSES
Fethard Fitness exercise classes daily, personal and group training on request. Contact Nuala at 087 9111901 for more information.
STEP AND 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.
GAA CLUB AGM
Gusserane O’Rahillys GAA Club have provisionally set their annual general meeting for 7.45 p.m. on Saturday, December 8. All members and intending members are invited to attend.
CARDS
Winners in the hall last week were Johnny Flynn, Peter Stafford and Luke Power. Second went to Larry Larkin, Jimmy Larkin and Joe Ryan. In third place were John Sinnott, Martin Stafford and Kathleen Cadogan while fourth went to Larry Power, Mick Murphy and Charlie Collins. The last game draw went to Pat Ryan and Watty Byrne. Raffle winners were Larry Power, Dave Walsh, Willie Kehoe, Brendan Colfer, James Larkin, Martin Stafford, Peter Stafford, Karl Hall and Margaret O’Neill.
IFA MEETING
The Nash\Gusserane branch of the Irish Farmer’s Association will hold their annual general meeting in the hall in Gusserane on Thursday, November 8, at 8.30 p.m.
Guest speakers will include the county chairpersons for Beef and for Grain. The main topics will include discussions on the beef sector, factory and mart prices, Bord Bia, grain prices, dairy/ sheep and animal health.
It is very important that all members attend. New members are always welcome and the committee would especially like to welcome young farmers. This branch is in existence since the 1950s and has been supporting farmers in the area since then. It is a place where farmers share ideas and have a say in their future. For more information you can contact Thomas Cullen (secretary), Michael Corcoran (chairperson) or Pat Ryan (treasurer).
SILVER CIRCLE
Winners in last week’s Silver Circle draw were Moll Molloy, Michael Kent, Philip Wallace and James Whelan.
LOTTO
There was no jackpot winner and no match-three winner in last week’s draw. This week’s jackpot stands at €4,100 while three numbers will net you €400, or a share thereof. Last week’s numbers were 6, 13, 14 and 18.
LADIES’ FOOTBALL
Gusserane Ladies’ Football will hold their AGM on Friday, November 16, at 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend and it would be particularly great to see new parents involved as new players are always welcome.
DANCING
Social dancing is back in the hall in Gusserane on Wednesday nights for the long winter months. What started as just a group of like minded people getting together once a week for some old time dancing has grown in popularity over the years. It runs from 8 p.m. each Wednesday in Gusserane Hall. All are welcome to come along and meet people, maybe learn new steps and get some exercise. The organisers insist that you do not need to be the next Michael Flatley to attend. Dancers of all abilities are welcome.