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CLOUGHBAWN GAA
Dates for diary: camogie medal presentation followed by AGM Friday, November 30, 7 p.m. GAA Club AGM Friday, December 7, 8 p.m.
SPLIT-THE-POT
The winner of this week’s splitthe-pot, drawn in the Boro Inn, was Martha Doherty, Raheen. The pot was €248. All proceed go to upkeep of the village.
RURAL SOCIAL SCHEME
The Rural Social Scheme provides income support for qualifying farmers and Fishermen, who are in receipt of specified social-welfare payments, in return for 191/2 hours on the community each week. There are two RSS positions available in the area.
To qualify you must be: actively farming or fishing, be in receipt of Farm Assist or Job Seekers Allowance, must apply to the EU Basic Payment Scheme if you do not ordinarily apply for BPS and application can be made to join the Scheme.
COFFEE MORNING
Poulpeasty Women Group (PPWG) are hosting a fundraiser event in Poulpeasty Hall on December 7 at 10 a.m. There will be tea/cofffee, cakes/buns, bric-àbrac, books, as well as a rafffle for a Christmas hamper, beauty voucher, wine and chocolates. Come along for a cuppa and chat and try your luck in the raffle.
BOOK LAUNCH
‘Where the Boro Waters Flow’ by Damian Cullen will be launched in the Cloch Bán, Clonroche on Thursday, December 13, at 8.30 p.m. This book is combination of history and poetry largely relating to the Boro River.
The poems are mostly written in the 1930s and 40s by poets who lived near the Boro and preserve history and folklore in their verses. Historic ruins of mills and mansions, ancient churches, bridges and river crossings are all included along with some interesting stories about some of Boro’s noted people. Light refreshments served.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
The annual collection in aid of St Vincent DePaul will take place on Saturday, December 8, and Sunday, December 9. Please give generously.
RATHNURE PANTO
Rathnure Pantomime Society presents their 24th Christmas Panto, Broomstick: Tinkerbell’s Christmas Adventure in Rathnure hall on December 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 27, 28 and 29 at 7.45 p.m. nightly. Early evening performances on the Sunday shows. Call 087 0687801 or 087 6954112, or book through Messenger on our Facebook page.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Coláiste Abbáin are holding their Christmas Craft Fair on Thursday evening, December 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free Entry to fair – Items on show will be wreaths, candles, fabric/knitted crafts, Christmas decorations/ table centrepieces, buns/cakes, gifts and many many more.
This year trading is open to outside traders along with our own student creations. Looking forward to seeing you all there to enjoy the enterprise and creativity that is vibrant in Adamstown. Santas Grotto will be open from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Entry to Santa €3. Looking forward to your continued support.
GRAIG NOTES
Anyone wishing to submit news items, club events, announcements etc for those Notes, Can do so by emailing then to graignotes@outlook. com. Deadline is Thursday 6 p.m.
LOTTO
The numbers drawn were 9, 15, 18 and 28, and there was no winner. Next week’s lotto jackpot stands at €10,000, Reserve €1,950 Consolation winners of €30each were Thomas Cullen – Ballavara, Tammy Dreelan, Séamus Lannon, Margart Butler – Duiske Cresent, Caitriona Cass, Tickets available from all local outlets or from any committee member.
ALDI OFICIAL OPENING
The official opening of the new Alsi store is on this Thursday, November 29. The store is welcomed by all the local residents of town and country and Well Lane has its resurfacing completed as part of the Aldi project.
CHRISTMAS MARKET
A Christmas Market is held in Abbey Hall on Saturdays, with loads of handcrafted Christmas gifts decorations art and crafts, Baked food and preserves.
TIDY TOWNS JACKPOT
This week’s results are: First Prize – Paige and Annie – €221, second prize-Breda Bolger –€50, third prize – Nuala Whelan – €25.
NEWTOWN HALL FAIR
Newtown hall will be the venue for a Christmas fair on Sunday, December 9, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Those interested in selling their produce and crafts, including home baking, vegetables, fruits, jams, cards etc contact Bridget at 085 1165678 or Mary 086 0662408.
HORSE RACING SUCCESS
Local jockey Danny Sheehy had two winners at Dundalk on Wednesday evening, November 21, Well done and congratulations to Danny. in confidence at 087 9211048 or email, svdpinistioge@gmail. com. the school on Monday/Tuesday beforehand and at the gate on December 12 before 9.30 a.m. Clothes are collected by NCBI and all proceeds go towards the activities of the children at the school.
ST ANNE’S GAA CLUB
Celebration Night – Come join in the celebration of legends past present and future at John Kelly Memorial Hall on Friday, November 30, at 8 p.m. Presentation of medals to junior champions 2018. We are also honouring the Rathnure members of the Wexford all-Ireland jubilee team of 1968 and also the first Rathnure team to win the Rackard League of 1967. Refreshments served on the night.
Club Shop – Open every Friday night till Christmas from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. New stock now in.
Club lotto – The numbers drawn last Tuesday were 6, 14, 19 and 20. No jackpot winner. There were three match-three winners who each won €67 and the jackpot this week is €7,400.
CHRISTMAS PANTO
Rathnure Pantomime Society presents their 24th Christmas Panto, Broomstick: Tinkerbell’s Christmas Adventure in Rathnure hall on December 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 27, 28 and 29 at 7.45 p.m. nightly. Early evening performances on the Sunday shows. Call 087 0687801 or 087 6954112, or book through Messenger on our Facebook page.
KILLANNE DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Thanks to everyone who supported the Tractor Run last Sunday. Special thanks to Caim Vintage Club and to Leonard Fitzgerald, Robert Rackard, Micheál O’Neill, Patsy Coakley and Jim O’Connor, who sponsored prizes for the raffle. Your support and generosity is very much appreciated and it allows us to continue with our work for which received another reward this week at the Environmental Awards. This is our sixth award in five years which is a great achievement.
BOOK LAUNCH
‘Where the Boro Waters Flow’ by Damian Cullen will be launched in the Cloch Bán, Clonroche on Thursday, December 13, at 8.30 p.m. This book is combination of history and poetry largely relating to the Boro River.
The poems are mostly written in the 1930s and 40s by poets who lived near the Boro and preserve history and folklore I their verses. Historic ruins of mills and mansions, ancient churches, bridges and river crossings are all included along with some interesting stories about some of Boro’s noted people. Light refreshments will be served.