BANNOWBALLYMITTY
ST PATRICK’S DAY VIRTUAL 5K
Bannow-Ballymitty Ladies’ Football Club are bringing to you a St Patrick’s’s Day like no other with a Virtual 5K run/walk. For one day only forget about Lockdown and let’s come together by being apart.
On the day dress up and wear green and post your photos and videos and tag Bannow-Ballymitty Ladies’ Football Club. Prize for the best video/photo on the day so come on everyone and make a great effort.
Registration is €5. To register please whatsapp/text Pam at 087 0659715 or Adi at 086 6801888. A sponsorship card will be sent on registration.
SPLIT-THE-POT
This week’s winner was Bernie Furlong, who won €102
MASS ONLINE
Mass for Carrig-on-Bannow church will be online on Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. on churchservices.tv then county Wexford then Carrig-on-Bannow. There is Mass also at 10 a.m. Tuesday to Friday.
OUR PARISH JOURNAL
We have a few of 2020 journal left if anyone is looking for one contact Nicola at 087 6859868.
We are looking for articles, photographs; new born babies, wedding photos and if u have any graduation photos or old photos of interest contact Anne Farrell, Tom Hennessy, Nicola or Mairead French.
CAMOGIE CLUB AGM
The following were elected for the upcoming season and we wish them well in their roles throughout the year:
Chair: Ken Foley. Vice: Francis Quigley. Secretary: Pam McCormack. Treasurer: Simon Stafford. Pro: Monique Foley/Grainne Foley. Development Officer: Jan Sinnott. Register/County Board Officer: Breda O’Sullivan Children’s welfare Officer: Shauna Bremen.
CAMOGIE AWARD
Congratulations to Breda O’Sullivan, who was the worthy winner of the 2020 Volunteer Of the year award for Wexford camogie. Breda has served many years to club and County in camogie and has many years to look forward to.
Since the camogie club was formed in 1989 Breda has been involved in various positions on committees throughout the club in both club and camogie and her tireless Fundraising events that has taken place over the years you can be guaranteed Breda would be in your corner to help in any way possible.
From underage Mangement and our junior teams Breda was never too far away from the action both on and off the pitch. Many thanks for what you do for the club Breda from us all over in Grantstown.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
We are missing the sound of lively chatter and laughter surrounding us in the day care centre every day. We hope our day care clients are keeping well and we are keeping in touch with you all by telephone, however, if you ever feel the need a chat or a friendly catch up, please do not hesitate to call us any time at 051 561016 as someone will always be available for a natter.
We understand that these unprecedented times can be challenging in many ways, so if you have any concerns at all we are here to listen. We are starting to see a stretch in the evenings and hopefully people’s spirits will start lift with the brighter evenings. If out and about remember to wear your mask and to social distance.
MEALS ON WHEELS
We are gaining new customers every week for our meals on wheels service, we hope our clients are enjoying the meals which are delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is very easy to avail of a 2-course meal which includes a hot nutritious main course and a delicious desert, all for a very affordable cost. Orders can be placed by calling 051 516016or email info@grantstownpriory.com.
CE SCHEME
There is currently a vacant position available on our CE Scheme for an environmental worker in the village of CarrigIf you are in receipt of a social welfare payment or unemployed for over 12 months, you may eligible for a CE Scheme.
To be part of a CE Scheme is a great opportunity to access training and to build on your existing skills or to learn and train in a new skillset. The position involves working 19.5 hours per week. If you are interested, we would love to hear from you 051 561016 or email info@grantstownpriory.com.
SENIOR ALERT ALARM
This alarm system is designed to help elderly people live securely in their own homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind. The alarm or pendant which can be worn as a wrist bracelet or around the neck is completely free for the first year and a small yearly monitoring fee will apply after that. We here at Grantstown Day-care centre can apply for the alarm for you. If you or someone you know in the community could benefit from having one of these alarms, please phone us at 051 561016.