BANNOW/ BALLYMITTY

SYMPATHY

A huge wave of sadness swept over the Tullicanna/Ballymitty area and beyond on Friday last August 15 with the spreading of the news of the passing of Ann Tobin, Tulllicanna. Ann, beloved wife of Dick and mother of Ailish, Marie, Richard, Therese, Jenni and Emmet passed away at Wexford General hospital on Friday morning surrounded by her loving family.

Ann was much loved by everyone who had the pleasure to know her and was an inspiration to all. She was a dedicated member of The Tullicanna Fund Raising Committee, a group of friends who spent many hours and much fun fundraising for different organisations but mostly for Windmill Therapeutic Centre, Wexford an organisation very dear to Ann’s heart.

Ann was the heart and soul of Tullicanna and whenever you needed a hand or a bit of advice you always went to Ann whose door was always open to all and her advice you would take on board as it was always well thought out and more importantly given with great care and enthusiasm. Ann was a loving wife and mother and the greatest friend one could have and she will be so greatly missed by her family and friends.

Ann reposed at home in Tullicanna at the weekend and her removal took place to Ballymitty Church on Sunday for mass at 10.15 with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Ann is survived by her heartbroken husband Dick, daughters Ailish, Marie, Therese and Jenni, sons Richard and Emmett, grandchildren and great grandchild, brother Sean, sisters Maria, Elsie, Carol and Majella, nephews, nieces, extended family and a wide circle of friends, to all of which we extend our deepest sympathy, may she rest in peace.

SUNDAY CAFÉ

Sunday café on Sunday August 31 in Ballymitty Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come along and meet neighbours, friends and family while enjoying a cup of coffee and scrumptious cake, also play area and goodies for children. For more info see Ballymitty Hall Face book page.

MONSTER BINGO

A Monster Drive In Bingo will take place on Sunday next August 31 at 3 p.m. in Ballymitty with €1,500 in prizes, also BBQ, teas and lovely cakes, raffle on the day with some lovely prizes, so come to Ballymitty Drive In Bingo where you can play in the comfort of our little hall or if you prefer in your car and honk your horn when you have a check and our little helpers will collect your card and bring you your winnings!

THANK YOU

The organisers of the Tullicanna Music festival would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported the festival held on Sunday August 10 in Tullicanna. A great day and nights entertainment was had with acts such as Stephen Murphy, A Chairde, Hot Ashphalt and James Clooney along with many local artists.

A total of €3,220 was raised all of which will go towards the Ballymitty New Hall Building Fund, so once again a huge thank you to one and all without your support we couldn’t have done it.

BALLYMITTY HANDBALL CLUB

We have live music and dancing in Tir nOg every Friday night to raise fund s for the building of our new 40x20 ball alley. All welcome.

FUN CYCLE

Ballymitty Handball club will be holding a 50K and 20k cycle on September 14 to raise funds for the building of a new 40x20 ball alley. Entries are €10 per cyclist or €20 for a family of four. We will be meeting at 11.30am in Wellingtonbridge to take

■ entries. All level of cyclists are welcome.

There will be plenty of water stations on the route and a break at the midway point in Kilmore Quay before finishing back in Wellingtonbridge where there will be refreshments and complimentary food. It is a very scenic route and promises to be a very enjoyable days cycling. For any queries phone 087 6618403.

SOUTH EAST STROLLERS

Sunny south east strollers are holding a ‘come and try’ 4 week programme in September on Mondays. It is designed for beginners who would like to get started, who may have very low fitness levels but would like to get active and fit. We will meet at Rathangan Hall at 6.30 to 7.00pm, we do light warm up exercises a 10 to 15 min stroll of the walkway, followed by light warm down exercises followed by a cup of tea/coffee and a chat.

Please contact any of our three Irish Heart Foundation trained community walking leaders for more info Jacinta Cloney 087 9234121, Philomena Cahill 086 8700839 or Martina Furlong089 4363834. Our current strollers will meet at 7pm on same days.

GRANTSTOWN DAY CARE

Grantstown Day Care Centre in conjunction with Bannow Ballymitty GAA club is doing a Walkathon in Tintern Abby in aid of a Walking Track at Grantstown GAA Complex on Sunday 14th September at 12 noon

Chiropodist: Tuesday 2nd and Thursday 4th September. Please feel free to book an appointment.

Pongo Winners: Mai Roche, Kitty Furlong, Pat Roche, Joan Reville, Mickey Egan, and Paddy Sinnott.

Upcoming Events: Tuesday August 26Pongo & Alan O’Brien from Self defence. Wednesday August 27- Pongo & Music by Marcus Redmond in the afternoon; Thursday August 28-Games & Pongo in the afternoon Tea Dance.

THRESHING IN CARRIG

The Annual Threshing will take place in Carrig on Bannow on Sunday September 7 at 2pm in aid of Grantstown Day Care Centre & Ballymitty Handball Club.

DRAW RESULTS

The results of the draw for the RNLI and Tea Dance were: Hamper: Nuala WilliamsonBottle of Irish Cream : Tony Redmond; Necklace: Mary Colfer; Glass dish: Ethan Sinnott; Crystal glasses; Larry and Ger Murphy; A set of shelves; Ann Rochford.

Thanks to all who supported the draw and the dance a total of €600 was given for the RNLI. Thanks to the dance committee for a great night and a lovely tea.

BANNOW CCE

Congratulations to all from Bannow CCE who did their branch proud at the All Ireland Fleadh in Sligo recently. We had GrupaÍ Cheoil in U/12, U/15, U/18 and Senior aswell as an U18 Ceili Band.We had over 80 musicians competing in total a great achievement. Many competed in individual competitions also.

Our All Ireland champions are Diarmain Murphy U12 Whistling, Conall Clancy U15 Whistling and Caoimhe Moran U12 Accompaniment, the third time in the last five years that the branch has brought home this title. Grace barron took 2nd in U18 Whistling and Aoife Colfer was placed 2nd in Senior Lilting. Well done and congratulations to all who participated, their teachers and parents.