Ballymore/ Mayglass

GAA LOTTO

The St Fintan’s GAA lotto now stands at €3,600 and tickets can be purchased from local shops and the club grounds on Tuesday evenings from 8 p.m. and from club members at a cost of €1.50. There is also a match-three prize of €300 up for grabs each week Jim Kavanagh, Breda Sinnott and Des Wright shared in this prize with the following numbers drawn 1, 12, 19 and 28. Many thanks for your continued support.

BALLYCOGLEY HALL

The Ballycogley Hall Development Committee are trying to source old photos of events and activities that have taken place in Ballycogley Hall over the years, to display in the hall at a later date. All photos submitted will be copied and original returned to the owner. If you have any photos to contribute please contact Stephen Murray, Halfway House, 086 8120755. Looking forward to having an interesting display.

CLOTHING WANTED

The Ballycogley Hall Development Committee are looking for donations of pre-loved, gently worn clothing for a fundraising Ladies Night. We will take all good quality clothing (especially wedding/occasional wear) as well as shoes, handbags, accessories and jewellery.

All those bits taking up space in your wardrobe (that someone else will love!) will be gratefully received and put to good use. Just contact Brenda at 085 2792925 or email bhdc16@gmail.com and we’ll come collect whatever you have for us.

Clear your wardrobe, make space for some new style and help your parish at the same time. If it’s too daunting a task, Bernie Coakley – Personal Stylist (087 2626101), offers a wardrobe declutter service. Mention the Ladies Night Fundraiser for a special promotional discount!

TOMHAGGARD CENTRE

Women’s Shed continues every Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with new members welcome. Reading Room is open to the public at the same time. There’s a great range of books to borrow, read or swop available.

Dates for your diary: Tomhaggard 5k Walk/Run on July 3, Tractor Road Run July 17, Afternoon tea and Craft Fair September 3.

WAMBOREE

Kilmore scouts are hosting a novel fundraising event in aid of Syrian Refugee Crisis. It is a Co Camp for scout youths and adults from around the county. Over 200 will be descending on the village from June 24 to June 26. Site is down lane, Quigleys land at rear of old nursing home, Fr Denis has kindly allowed scout parking area at top of church carpark, which will be cordoned off. This is drop off point for everyone attending camp.

Several local businesses have donated funds, equipment and transport so that all camp fees can go to the charity in association with Trocaire. Beavers and Cubs will spend part of Saturday on Kilmore Quay beach, Scouts, Ventures and Rovers will hike to and from Seaview and other beaches and spend day there.

As there will be additional traffic around village and hikers on the roads we would ask everyone to drive slowly. There will be signs up and volunteers doing traffic management in village so there’ll be minimal disruption. Here’s hoping for a great weekend, good weather, and plenty of money raised for those less fortunate than ourselves.

AFTERNOON TEA

Afternoon tea will be served on the lawn in Mullin’s garden, Mayglass on Sunday, July 10, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.(Weather permitting). Donations will be gratefully appreciated towards the running costs of the churches. All welcome. Hoping for a nice afternoon.

BARGY VINTAGE CLUB

The Bargy Vintage Club will hold their annual barbecue in Ye Olde Coopers Inn, Killinick on Saturday evening, July 2, from 6 p.m. till late. Music by Point Blank and other. Food served from 6.30 p.m. to 9..30 p.m. Tickets €5 each, available from all club members and at ‘Ye Olde Coopers Inn’ All proceeds to local charities, many thanks for your continued support.

UNDERAGE GAA

Well done to the under-12 boys on a resounding victory versus Crossabeg-Ballymurn in Ballymore during last week. Great stuff lads. Keep it up. Also a big well done to the under-12 girls who had a humdinger of a game V Taghmon which ended a draw.

SUMMER CAMP

Mayglass Breakfast club and 2-3 supervision are joining with Eileen Rowe Health and Fitness to host a Summer camp in Mayglass NS from July 5 to July seventh, July 12 to July 14th and August 2 to August fourth from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. For more information or to book a place contact Nichola at 089 4145680.

Also: New for September 2016. Full afterschool Facility 3 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Breakfast Club will remain as normal. Two – three supervision will remain as normal also. Spaces are limitied, booking is advisable. For more information or to book a place please contact Nichola at 089 4145680.

ALL BLACKS AFC

A total of €475 is on its way to Terence Crosbie, the winner of this week’s ‘Split the Pot’. Well done Terence and thanks as always to all our supporters, sellers and retailers.

FÉILE SHIELD

Having beaten Bannow-Ballymitty on a scoreline of 1-04 to 1-01 in the semi-final of the ladies’ football feile shield in Oylegate during the recent past the ladies were faced with Bunclody in the final. Bunclody put their name on the scoreboard first with St Fintan’s battling hard to register a score but the Bunclody defence stood firm. Though never giving up the battle St Fintan’s found Bunclody too strong and trailed on a scoreline of 3-03 to 0-03 when the final whistle sounded.

The team of Philippa Murphy, Cora Kenny, Sarah Cleary, Ella Peare, Molly Doyle, Clara Boggan, Maeve Hayes, Shauna White, Sarah O’Donoghue, Abbi Sinnott, Molly Berry, Leah Ormond, Sarah Hanrick, Aisling Ryan, Megan Lambert, Ciara Rees and Emma Carr can be proud of their performances.

DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY

Sr. Geraldine will join us on the weekend of July 2/3rd to launch an appeal for the above charity.

ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY

Fr Martin Byrne PP was joined by a large gathering of family, friends, priestly colleagues and parishioners at Danby Lodge, Killinick, on June 17 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.

The evening began with Mass in Mayglass Church, which was attended by many clergy including Mons. Denis Lennon, who was the Bishop’s representative. The homily was given by Fr Byrne’s friend Fr Oliver Sweeney. The Mass was followed by a function in Danby Lodge at which presentations were made by various organisations in the Parish.

Fr Martin Byrne was ordained in Rathangan Church on June 17,1976, after which he was appointed to Westcliff-onSea, Essex where he ministered for seven years. On his return in 1983 he served in Rowe St Wexford till 1991. Following a year in Kilmyshall, he was appointed to Raheen, where he spent 14 years and was involved in the development of Community Facilities there – the hall, school and Family Resource Centre.

Eleven years ago, he was appointed Parish Priest of Ballymore-Mayglass, where he has been involved in the refurbishment of Ballymore and Mayglass churches and an extension to Mayglass School. He has made many friends in the different parishes he served in and all joined on the night in congratulating him and wishing him well in the future.

ST FINTAN’S

A great few days for St Fintan’s Ladies Club. A big shout out to Emily Coakley who claimed the ‘Player of the Match’ award in the under-16 Leinster C Final yesterday where Wexford beat Longford. Congratulations to the entire Wexford panel and management but especially Ms Coakley as she continues to gather up those trophies.

Also a massive well done to the fab under-10 girls team and their mentors who had a fantastic day of football today at a Leinster blitz in Bray. The girls reportedly played some great football with wins over teams from Dublin, Kildare and Laois. Well done girls. Some amazing work being done on the Ladies side of the club right throughout the underage groups, well done to everyone involved at commitee and ground level.

Congratulations to our very own Saoirse Bates who played for the under-12 county team, very proud of you Saoirse.

A massive well done to Faythe Harriers under-14 hurlers on claiming the National All-Ireland Premier Féile title this morning in Cashel. Faythe Harriers 2-3, Glen Rovers 0-2. An amazing accomplishment for a team and club. The best under-14 hurling team in the country for 2016, enjoy the moment, the welcome home party, the well deserved celebrations. Congratulations to all from St Fintan’s GAA. Club.

END OF SEASON

The Ballycogley players drama group brought the curtain down on a season in which it celebrated its 40th anniversary, finished fourth in the All-Ireland finals in confined drama together with winning numerous individual awards along the way with a very enjoyable barbecue at Bannow cottages, Bannow on Saturday night last. The delicious food was prepared by John, Clare and Rachel Murphy of the cottages and was thoroughly enjoyed by the ‘players’.

The group had a few beers and told stories following the food with some staying in the cottages over night. The group would like to thank the Murphy family for the use of their excellent facilities and are already looking forward to the upcoming season.

SWIM WEEK

Irish Water Safety Swim Week takes place on Carne Beach from July 11 to July 16, with levels from beginners up to Safety 4. Registration takes place on on the beach at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 11. Contact Sinéad at 087 6559323 or wexfordwatersafety. ie. donated funds, equipment and transport so that all camp fees can go to the charity in association with Trocaire. Beavers and Cubs will spend part of Saturday on Kilmore Quay beach, Scouts, Ventures and Rovers will hike to and from Seaview and other beaches and spend day there.

As there will be additional traffic around village and hikers on the roads we would ask everyone to drive slowly. There will be signs up and volunteers doing traffic management in village so there’ll be minimal disruption. Here’s hoping for a great weekend, good weather, and plenty of money raised for those less fortunate than ourselves.

TOMHAGGARD CENTRE

Dates for your diary: Tomhaggard 5k Walk/Run on July 3, Tractor Road Run July 17, Afternoon tea and Craft Fair September 3.

E-BUSINESS COURSE

Anyone (aged 16 or over) who is interested in improving their Business or Information Technology skills a Bridgetown PLC Course has places available on a QQI (FETAC) Level five, One year Certificate, eight Modules including Web Authoring, The Internet and e-Business. Phone 053 9135257 asap, pick up a brochure in local shops or apply online.

ALZHEIMER’S COFFEE

The coffee morning in aid of the Alzheimer’s Association Wexford Branch will be held in the Community Hall, Kilmore on Sunday, June 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. As usual your support would be greatly appreciated and everyone is invited.

99TH BIRTHDAY

The special honour of the week has to go to that great old lady from Kilmore Quay, Mrs Una Connick who is celebrating her 99th Birthday this week. Una is a patient in Kerlogue Nursing Home and all of the parish would like to wish this special lady a very happy birthday

‘TEA FOR MND’ THANKS

Lucy Radford and all her hard working friends would like to thank all who supported her Coffee and Tea morning in the Parish Hall recently when a whopping €2,864.76 was collected for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. Well done to all who organised this.

BABY GIRL

Congratulations to Eleanor Howlin, Grange and Micheál Busher, who are proud parents of a baby girl born recently. this date for your diary and watch this space for further details re: sale of tickets and times.

RUTA DEL MURRINTOWNEO

La Ruta del Murrintowneo 100k and 40K Cycle Sportive takes place on June 26. Registration in Murrintown National School from 8.30 a.m. on Sunday morning and from 7-8.30 p.m. on Saturday evening. Event leaves Murrintown at 10 a.m. on Sunday.