Ballymore/ Mayglass
GAA LOTTO
The St Fintans GAA lotto now stands at €3,000 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. The winner of the jackpot of €3,600 was Aidan Hogan. There is also a match three prize of €300 up for grabs each week and Bob Quilty, Mary Boggan, Brendan Hughes and Bob Wright shared in this prize with the following numbers drawn 4,11,19 and 23. Many thanks for your continued support.
FOREVER FIT
Dancefit Classes in Ballycogley continue on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7.30 p.m and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Forever Active 55+ continues on Mondays at 11.30 a.m., a more gentle exercise class to music. Kilmore Forever Active 55+ is on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. All ‘pay as you go’ All Welcome. Call Amanda Burke at 087 9713339 for info.
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, 0868120755. Looking forward to having an interesting display.
The committee is also looking for donations of pre-loved gently worn clothing for a fundraising ladies night. We will take all good quality clothing (especially wedding/occassion wear)aswell as shoes,handbags,accessories and jewellery. Please contact Brenda at 085 2792925 or email bhdc16@gmail.com.
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.
SUMMER CAMP
Mayglass Breakfast club and 2-3 supervision are joining with Eileen Rowe Health and Fitness to host a Summer camp at Mayglass NS on the following dates: July 5 to July 7, July 12 to July 14, August 2 to August 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. For more information or to book a place contact Nichola on 089 4145680.
Also: New for September 2016 . Full afterschool Facility 3 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Breakfast Club will remain as normal. 2-3 supervision will remain as normal also. Spaces are limited, booking is advisable. For more information or to book a place please contact Nichola on 0894145680.
ALL BLACKS AFC
Well done Majella Millar. Second time winner in our split the pot,a total of €485 is on its way to Majella and thanks always to all our supporters,sellers and retailers.
On Saturday we had a Soccer Blitz for u12 Schoolboys at Casey Park. Two Dalkey Utd teams who travelled for the event. Thank you to our hosts Wexford Albion for organising event. Well done to our groundsman and our own officials for all their hard work with shop, facilities and T.L.C.
DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY
Sr. Geraldine will join us on the weekend of July 2/3rd to launch an appeal for the above charity.
ON THE COUNTY TEAM
Well done to the Wexford Junior Football team who have retained their Leinster title with a win over Louth during the past week. Our very own maestro kicker Conor Sinnott hitting 7 points in the 2-12 to 0-9 victory in Dundalk.
An All Ireland semi- final now beckons against the Connaught champions. Well done to the Wexford panel and management with an extra loud shout out to our Conor.
ST FINTANS LADIES
Well done to our u-10 girls who played Glynn at home this evening and coming away winners! Great team performance by all twenty two girls this evening with some excellent scores taken and superb defending and special mention to Rebecca who made some excellent saves in goal! Well done girls super proud of Ye all.
A week last Monday our u-14 ‘s came together in Ballymore to play a home fixture against Ballyhogue. Nineteen of our players took to the field.This was a close encounter with lots of scores providing great entertainment for the spectators. Half time arrived with the scores even. The second half continued score for score. St Fintans were holding on to a one point advantage approaching the final whistle when Ballyhogue were awarded a13 metre free, which was duly converted to level the match. Well done girls for your determined efforts until the end.
SCOUTS NEWS
A huge thank you to everyone who supported Kilmore Scouts Monster Fundraising event last weekend. To the parents and families who baked, donated bric a brac, books etc, the Fortune family who kindly donated new season potatoes, the parents, scouts and leaders who manned stalls at Kilmore, Mulrankin and Tomhaggard and everyone who braved the challenging weather to support the event.
Thank you to everyone who also supported the Trolley Raffles in Centra Bridgetown last summer, Brady’s Mace June Bankholiday, Breakfast Morning in Kilmore hall in March, just over €4,000 was raised altogether which is going to defray some of the cost for upcoming International Scout Jamboree in Birmingham, especially for families who have more than one member going.
SWIM WEEK
Irish Water Safety Swim Week takes place on Carne Beach daily from July 11 to July 16. All levels beginners up to Safety 4 . Registration on the beach at 10 a.m. Monday, July 11. Any enquiries call Sinead on 0876559323 or check out wexfordwatersafety.ie .
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Ballycogley Players drama group will hold its annual general meeting on Thursday, June 30, at 8.30 p.m. in the social centre Tomhaggard. All current and intending members are requested to attend.
ICA GUILD NEWS
At the most recent meeting of the local guild the upcoming Danial O’Donnell concert was discussed. The concert will take place on December 11 with tickets costing E80 and this fee covers your admission ticket,meal and a bus to the venue. Chris Berney was congratulated on celebrating a special birthday while Lish Mc Donnell was congratulated on the birth of her grandson.
The winner of the competition for the best value for a euro was Mary Sinnott with Doris Kelly in second place. The competition for the next meeting is for the best holiday photography. Special occassions day was held on June 8.
BEREAVEMENT
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Marie Casey RIP, Tenacre, Ballycogley who sadly died during the past week and whos remains were laid to rest in Kilmore cemetery. May she rest in peace.
ST FINTANS
Well done to the three St Fintans men Jim Rossitter,Donal Shanley and Joey Wadding all of whom gave sterling displays for the Wexford senior football team in its qualifier versus Fermanagh at Innovate Wexford Park over last weekend. Although beaten the three men from Ballymore/ Mayglass can be proud of their performances. any idea as to their whereabouts we would be very happy to have them back, as replacing them will prove another cost for the centre finances. Your help will be very much appreciated.
NOTES
Any notes for paper please contact peadar.dempsey57@ gmail.com. the Traditional Doyle’s Butchers Classic Burger on the ninth. Anyone that wants to book a Team or Sponsor a Tee-Box/Green can contact David O’Connor at 087 9207809 or by email at oconnordj@yahoo.com and Redmond Barry at 087 2195131 or by email at redmondbarry1@yahoo.com.
PATRON AND FIELD DAY
The Cleariestown field day and Patron will be held on Sunday, July 3. Mass commences at 1.30 p.m. There is no 10 a.m. mass on that day. Field day Immediately follows mass. This is our major Fundraiser for the running costs of our curacy. Raffle Tickets are being circulated and extra tickets are available from the vestry in Church. Please return tickets to parish council members or there will be a box at the back of Church.
Donations are kindly being asked for bottle and produce stalls. Volunteers are much needed and appreciated. Thank you for your support.
DRAMA CAMP
A Drama Camp will run from July 11 to July 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily at Taghmon GAA Centre. Age four years to 14 years. Join us for summer fun. Explore drama and performance, through games, singing, dance and much more. The camp will be hosted by Paul Walsh and Jeanette Sidney Kelly. Contact Jeanette at 086 3271271 or jeanettekell@hotmail.com. Places are limited. €80 per child.
CIRCUS CHUCKLES SHOW
The Circus Chuckles stage show takes place in Rathangan Hall this Thursday, June 30. There will be laser light, disco music, jugglers raffle, chuckles, huckster the clowns, daredevil fire breathers and much more. Show time is 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., doors open at 5.30 as a large crowd is expected. Price €5 per person. There will be no sweets or drinks for sale but you can bring your own.
TRX/PILATES CLASSES
TRX Classes take place in the GAA Club House every Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6.30 p.m. and Tuesday and Friday mornings at 9.30 a.m. For further details please contact Kevin Cogley at 086 3656233.
Pilates Classes take place in Cleariestown Community Centre on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Bring a mat, towel and drinking water. Cost is €8 and it is recommended to book a place. For further details please contact Teresa White at 089 4620552.
CÚL CAMPS
This year’s Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp for both Boys and Grils covering Football, Hulrling and camogie will take place in St Anne’s GAA Club Grounds from Monday the 18th to Friday, July 22. Children will get to learn GAA games from qualified coaches in a safe and fun environment. Children from six to 13 years can be registered online by clicking the following link goo.gl/7Wa9Vv. Cost of Cúl Camp this year is as follows: First Child €55, second Child €45, third and fourth Child €40 each. Shane O’Hanlon is our Camp Co-Ordinator this year.