BALLYMOREMAYGLASS
CHURCH NOTICE
We are delighted to announce the opening of our churches after the shut-down and to welcome back everyone for weekend Masses in Ballymore and Mayglass on July 4 and five. We ask that all respect the HSE guidelines by conforming to social distancing, using the hand sanitiser and co-operating with the ushers. There will be a one-way system into and out of the churches. Fr Byrne will explain more at the Masses as we endeavour to keep everyone as safe as possible.
THE KILLINICK PROJECT
The Killinick Project has received notification that our grant application to Wexford Local Development for two biodiversity projects in the village was successful. This is EU funding and the projects are also supported by Wexford County Council. The grants will allow us to further enhance two areas of the village. The project will allow for development of the Rosslare entrance to the village (main road).
This is in association with Mayglass school who will be involved in building some of the nature features for this area. The second area for development is the lower embankment or ‘V’ area at Ferny hill. This will be lowered and developed as a ground low planted area which will also be safer for drivers to see when entering and leaving the village.
This project will start in September and will be worked on in the autumn of 2020 and the spring of 2021. In addition to that our chairperson James Molloy has successfully received another amenity grant of €750 from Wexford County Council to help with the development of other small projects in the village.
We would like to thank Eileen Dake of Wexford local development for her help as our co-ordinator throughout the main grant process. A special thanks to our local councillors Frank Staples and Lisa McDonald for their unending assistance. We cannot forget and are so grateful to our local residents and business owners who are supporting us financially and also granting us permission to access ground areas of the village. Kiely’s Centra have contributed greatly to our projects.
James Molloy chairperson says: ‘it is very encouraging to get support and mentorship from the Wexford local development and to hear how excited they are about Killinick Village, especially given the future plans of the nearby greenway project and particularly at this time when it is important for small villages to receive good news’.
We look forward to having officials from Wexford County Council visit our village, by their request, and to further develop our continued partnership. We will keep our locality updated on an ongoing basis and if anyone wants to help or get involved in our projects, please contact Joanne at 086 3904644 for more information or email killinickproject@gmail.com.
CLUB LOTTO
St Fintan’s club lotto resumed on Tuesday last with no jackpot winner and Clara Kell shared in the match-three prize. Nexts weeks jackpot will be €4,400. The following numbers were drawn were 6, 20, 26 and 34.
Your support of the club lotto as ever is greatly appreciated. You can subscribe to our weekly lotto with a 10-week subscription for €15 with your numbers entered weekly for you.
Club lotto sales will assist in maintaining the general upkeep of the clubgrounds and playing surfaces aswell as maintenance of the community walking track and costs associated with reopening of the grounds/teams returning to the training field. Contact your weekly seller today or contact Sharon at 086 1787498 to sign up.
SUPPORT RESPONSE
As a support response St Fintan’s GAA Club have established a mechanism for community assistance for anyone who is self isolating or confined to their homes due to the covid 19 crisis. Our initial point of contacts should you require any assistance are: Robert O’Callaghan 086 0556257, Shane Sinnott 086 8139925, Eoin Cummins 087 3118847, Nicky Sinnott 087 2918020, Edward Goggin 087 2297337 and Shane Sinnott 085 7287257.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Kilmore Quay community development association is currently operating a meals on wheels service which takes in the Mayglass area. This service operates on a weekday basis with each meal costing just €5. If your aware of anyone in the area wishing to avail this fabulous service please contact John at 087 2394809.
DRIVE IN BINGO
SAVE THE DATE Sunday, July 12, drive in bingo in St Fintan’s GAA Clubgrounds. Come along for bingo fun and games. All details to follow next week.
ST FINTAN’S GAA CLUB
St Fintan’s GAA Clubgrounds are now open to club training sessions in line with Phase three of the National reopening plan. All committee members, players, mentors, parents of underage players have completed the necessary eLearning modules and health questionnaires to facilitate a safe return to play. All training sessions are supervised by Covid supervisors and all recommended preventative measures have and continue to be taken at the clubgrounds to ensure safety for all users.
The community walking track is once again open and we ask any members of the community who use the track to please observe all the guidelines as communicated when you enter the clubgrounds. weekend, July 4 and five, at 7 p.m on Saturday and 11.15 a.m. on Sunday morning. In accordance with Government guidelines, Mass goers will be asked to maintain social distance, sanitize their hands upon entering the church and observe etiquette with regards to sneezing and coughing. Stewards will be on hand to show churchgoers to their seats and this will assist in the smooth running of the ceremonies.
UPDATE ON PATRONS
Parishioners are again reminded that there will be no public Mass celebrations this year for the Patrons in Crossabeg due to the Covid19 guidelines. Again we remind families that the publication of names for prayers for their deceased loved ones will be on display on the Altar in Crossabeg church. Please leave names of deceased members into the Parochial House this week (if not already done) in time for publication.
A Novena of Masses will be said privately for all the dead beginning on Monday, July 6, and parishioners can privately visit the cemeteries of Crossabeg, Artramont, Saunderscourt and Tykillen during the week commencing Sunday, July 5. These individual visitations are subject to Government regulations on Covid-19. All graves will be blessed privately in all four cemeteries over the weekend of July 4 and five.
DEATHS
The death occurred on Thursday of last week of Ann Murphy (née Carley) Monmore, Crossabeg. Beloved wife of the late Michael, she is survived by her loving family Shane and Justin, Marie, Tommy and Robert and their partners, Jackie, Avril and Liam, her brother Wally, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Ann, who was in her early 80’s lived a full life, being a Psychiatric nurse in her early days. Her family was her main concern and she was noted for being a terrific dressmaker and knitter and she also turned out great cakes and refreshments. Her Catholic faith was very important to her and as well as attending Sunday Mass, she was also a regular weekday attendant, as well as a Reader and she was also a member of the Crossabeg Charismatic Movement. In latter years, she joined the local 55+ club and together with her late husband enjoyed the weekly sessions at Kyle Forge as well as heading off to various parts of the country on weekend and daily excursions.
A private family funeral Mass took place on Saturday morning last in Crossabeg church with burial afterwards to the adjoining cemetery.
THE DEATH occurred on Tuesday of last week of Sinéad Ni Fhallamhain (Fallon) Crossabeg and late of Greystones, Wicklow. Adored Mother to Morgan and wife of the late James Haydon, she is also survived by her Mother, brothers and sisters and a wide circle of friends in the teaching community. Parents and schoolchildren alike in the Screen area will remember her as she was a well-respected member of Screen national school teaching board. A Mass in celebration of her life was held in Crossabeg at midday on Friday last, followed by a private Cremation. RIP.
NEWS ITEMS
News items are always welcome for the column. Now that some clubs and organisations may be resuming activities, let us know so that the wider community can be informed of your events taking place. Text/phone to 086 1980775 by Thursday night of each week or email to tworedcow@outlook.com. Remember to mind each other and also look out for your neighbours. Continue to observe Government regulations and stay safe.