BannowBallymitty
YOGA
Are you interested in becoming more energised and healthy by enjoying gentle yoga exercises during these cold wet winter months? Sorcha Hyland is holding a yoga class on Thursday afternoon 1.30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the community centre CarrigSorcha teaches a soft, gentle series of movements that can be practiced on a yoga mat or by sitting on a chair. you can even pay weekly so no damage to your pocket at this expensive time of year. Why don’t you come and join us?
GAA CLUB NOTES
Lotto numbers were 3, 5, 9 and 17. We had two match-three winners congratulations to Bridie Martin Tullycanna and Myra Bennett Sheastown. Next jackpot will be €10,400.
The camogie AGM took place on Sunday last and the following were elected president Monica Ferguson, chairman Gary Sinnott, secretary Siobhán Murphy, treasurer Dorothy Rossiter and PRO Monique Foley. Well done to all involved for the upcoming season.
TABLE QUIZ
Wellingtonbridge Tidy Towns will hold a table quiz in Tír na nÓg pub on Friday, February 8, at 8.30 p.m. All welcome please come along and support our fundraiser.
DANCING
Social dancing continues every Thursday night in aid of new build handball alley in Ballymitty. Music is provided by Jimmy Hogan on Thursday, January 24, and Lar Kenny on Thursday the 31st. All welcome refreshments served.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
Upcoming Events in Grantstown Community Village – Tuesday, January 29: in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon. Wednesday, January 30: Pamper Morning/Cards in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon. Bingo at 8 p.m. Thursday, January 31: Pongo/Chair Exercises in the morning and music with Owney in the afternoon. Monday, February 4: Exercises with Mairead/Games/Walks in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon.
Services Available in Grantstown Daycare Centre – Tuesday, January 29: Hairdressing from 9.30 a.m. Wednesday, January 30,: Counselling from 1 p.m. Thur January 31: Hairdressing from 9.30 a.m. Monday, February 4: Group Physiotherapy at 11 a.m. Phone 051 561016 to make your appointment for the services. All these services are available to everyone in the community.
Home Baking – Would you like some delicious Home Baking for any occasion? We bake to order so you will get freshly baked produce every time. Brown and White Soda Bread €3. Plain and Fruit Scones six for €3. Apple Tart €4 Ginger Bread €4. Tea Brack €4 Cream and Jam Sponge Cakes from €6.
If you get your order in before 11 a.m. you can collect it the same day. Phone 051 561016 to get your order in. Phone us at 051 561016 and get your order in.
Volunteers Needed – Are you willing to drive clients to doctor and hospital appointments in our car. We also need YOU to assist the clients in the Daycare Centre to ensure they are enjoying their day out, as well as volunteers with a 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 561016for more information. We very much appreciate every minute of help we receive.
21 DAY WALKING CHALLENGE
For health benefits adults need to be active at a moderate level for at least 30 minutes a day on five days of the week. With that in mind, we would like to invite you to join our residents for a walk in the Bannow-Ballymitty GAA ground at 9 a.m. every morning. You can walk at your own pace, or you can walk on your own and record how long you walk each day for three weeks.
Challenge yourself to increase your walking time each week. Let’s see how many miles we can walk collectively in 21 days. We have record cards which also contain some useful advice on how to get started. You can get one by calling to reception at Grantstown Daycare Centre.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Would you like to have Hot Delicious and Nutritious Meals delivered to your Door? Grantstown Daycare Centre operates a Meals On Wheels Service every Tuesday and Thursday for a small fee. Why not give us a call at 051 561016 for more details. results on our Facebook. Kilmore AC retained their ladies titile with Fiona Kehoe coming first, Jackie Carthy second and Helen Doyle just outside the top five. Suzanne Foley and Sinéad Fortune had a thrilling sprint finish as well. Cian Doyle came home as third junior in the men’s 6k. Rory Cassidy was just behind him in fourth. Running for the Masters men were Michael O’Flaherty, Nicky Foley and Adrian Reville.
NEW CLUB INSTAGRAM – Follow our new club instagram @kilmoreac for photos, reports and race day stories.
Senior Training – Kilmore GAA Grounds at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday and Enniscorthy Sports Hub Saturday at 10 a.m. All adult members welcome as well as experienced runners.
JUVENILE TRAINING – We train in Kilmore GAA Grounds on Monday and Thursday evenings at 6.30 p.m. We also train on the track in Enniscorthy on Saturday at 10 a.m. S & C with Fiona on Wednesday in Kilmore GAA Centre at 6.30 p.m. for juvenile members. See training programmes for details. Young runners must be seven years old already this year to qualify under Athletics Ireland rules. New members welcome, parents can contact us on our webpage: kilmoreathleticsclub.wordpress.com or by emailing kilmoreathleticsclub@ gmail.com.
COUCH TO 5K – Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to improve your health, fitness and wellbeing. Well, if so Kilmore AC has got you covered. Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Kilmore GAA Grounds we will hold our Couch to 5k Programme. It would be great to see you come along and improve your fitness.
DRAMA TECHNICAL SKILLS
Are you interested in learning all aspects of Lighting, Sound, Set Building or Backstage skills in amateur drama?
Ballycogley Players are busy rehearsing comedy play ‘Same Old Moon’ which will be performed at the end of March-April, and are looking for help in all technical areas. This is a great opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes and work with an established successful drama group. For details contact 087 6858480.
PILATES
There is a six-week pilates course starting in Tomhaggard Social Centre on Wednesday, February 6, at 10 a.m., cost €20 due to Grant funding. There are a small number of places still available. For details contact Mary at 085 7768638.
SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS
A Sewing Machine Engineer will be at Tomhaggard Social Centre on Monday, February 4. He will service and repair machines in the centre on the day. The cost is €30 per machine for a service if parts are needed that will be extra. If interested please contact Angela at 087 2840272.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy to the Carr family Tenacre on the sudden passing of Kevin, a well respected and popular man.
CAMOGIE CLUB NEWS
Our Spring Clothes Collection will take place on Saturday, March 30, from 9.15 a.m. till 12.15 p.m. Your continued support for this fundraiser would be greatly appreciated.
ARA BOWLING
Kilmore Gulls had a good but close win against Gorey Golds in the county league on Thursday last in Gorey. The result was 10-9 in favor of Kilmore; team members were Frances Moore, Tom Dunne, Anne Lawless and Séamus O’Keeffe. On Tuesday the 29th we have our practice at 2 p.m. in the SMC.
On Wednesday, January 30, Kilmore Seals will welcome Slaneyside to the SMC at 2 p.m. to play their postponed match from last week. Kilmore Seals will also be at home for the game against Ferns on Wednesday, February 6, at 2 p.m. in the SMC and then to finish the league both Kilmore teams will travel to New Ross on Wednesday the 13th for their final games in the league at 2 p.m.