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HISTORICAL SOCIETY TOUR
A Bannow Historical Society tour will take place on Saturday, July 16. The coach will leave from Ballymitty school car park at 9.30 a.m. We will visit Mount Congreve Gardens, Portlaw Heritage Centre and Curraghmore House and gardens. The cost, excluding lunch amounts to €35. Please contact Anne Farrell at 051 561694; 086 8469131 or annmarfarrell@eircom.net.
PATRONS
Carrig Patron – Sunday, August 14. Bannow Patron – Monday, August 15. Shemogues Patron – Sunday, August 16. All masses at 7 p.m.
DANCING
Irish Country Music and social dancing continues every Thursday night in Tir Nog Wellingtonbridge with music this Thursday, July 7, by Eugene French, Thursday, July 14, by Delta Dawn, Thursday the 21st JUly by Dick and Ted, Thursday, July 28, by Tom Power the Latchico and Saturday, July 30, by Mary Pendergast and Country Highways the singing nurse from Waterford.
BINGO
A Monster drive in bingo in Ballymitty on Sunday, July 31, at 3 p.m. €1,600 in prize money in aid of Ballymitty hand club.
DANCE
Come dancing to Martin Kearney and Art Supple in Carrig community centre on Friday night, July 15. Door open from 9 p.m. admission €8, tea and refreshments served.
SEISIUN
Danescastle Music Group will host Seisiún, an evening of traditional music, song and dance every Tuesday night in Loftus Hall commencing at 8.30 p.m. Show starts this Tuesday, July 5, and will run every Tuesday during July and August. For more info contact Margaret at 087 1300943, margaretosul@eircom.net or see Seisiún Facebook page.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
Upcoming Events in Grantstown – Tuesday, July 5: Mural Art with Mairead and Cards in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon. Wednesday, July 6: Trip to Ramsgrange. Thursday, July 7, Nail Painting in the morning and Pongo in the Afternoon.
GAA CLUB NOTES
Lotto draw winning numbers 16, 21, 28 and 31. No jackpot and no match-three winners. Next draw will take place in the Complex on Tuesday, July 12. Tickets can be purchased in the Post Office Carrig, Seabreeze Laundrette Carrig, Tír na nÓg Wellington Bridge or any Club Officer down in the Complex.
We have our County men back to the club after last week’s Football defeat over Fermanagh. Unfortunately that’s their year over and done with, well done Ben, Philly and Kiernan for your contribution to the County Squad.
The Féile Boys done themselves, their Families and their Club very proud last weekend down in Kerry. They arrived in their host towns on Friday afternoon and played Mount Leinster Rangers in the first match 5-8 to no score, not a bad start. Next up was Skellig/Valentia with a score line B/B 3-09 and 1-1 S/V. On Day two they played the host Club St, Michaels Foilmore with another win for the club 4-8 to 3-5. This brought them to the quarter final game against Reenard a Kerry team. Unfortunately this was the last game, final score 2-2 Reenard 3-4. Four great performances with three good wins. Well done to the players, the mentor’s and their Families on a super weekend. Until next year. All information and photographs on our Facebook page.
We had no winner in the last Model County draw. Once again thank you to everyone who supports the draw. All fixtures and venues are on the Facebook page and Twitter account.
We wish to extend deepest condolences to Mossie Doyle and the Mernagh/Doyle Families on the sad passing of Eithne. Many a good session and few pints were had after a match.
SOCCER NEWS
Corach Ramblers AGM will take place in Carrig Community Hall on Friday, July 8, at 8 p.m. All players, mentors and parents are welcome. Anyone who would like to put a motion forward for the coming season is asked to text Club Secretary Clodagh at 087 9314692 by Wednesday, July 6.
This week’s split-the-pot took place in Breen’s Of the Dirr. The winner was Danielle Byrne, Boley, Ballycullane. She won €738. Well done Danielle. Ticket was drawn by Harry Lacey in Breen’s of the Dirr.
SAD PASSING
The people of Bannow parish were deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death of local publican Eithne Mernagh Doyle last Wednesday. Eithne was 55 years of age and is survived by her husband Mossy brothers Billy and Eamonn relatives and friends.
Her remains were taken from Ryan’s funeral parlour on Friday evening to Carrig church for prayers and funeral mass was at midday in Carrig church on Saturday morning with burial afterwards in St David’s cemetery Oylegate. May she rest in peace.
Please note the change of bus times to Wexford from Carrig-on-Bannow and Grantstown. On Wednesdays from July 6 the bus will leave Grantstown at 10 a.m., then Carrig-on-Bannow at 10.05 a.m. and arrive in Wexford at 10.35/10.45 a.m., departing Wexford at 2.30 p.m. On Saturdays from July 2 the bus departs Grantstown at 12.45 p.m., then Carrig-on-Bannow at 12.55 p.m., departing Wexford at 5 p.m. There is no booking required from the village, contact 053 9196276 for further information.
SHOW DATE
The Bannow/Rathangan Show takes place on Thursday, July 14, at Killag, Duncormick with all the usual attractions and some new ones this year. Entries can be given to secretary Anne White at 053 9148847 or 087 6121008. Entry into the show is just €8 with children and OAPs free, so come along and enjoy a great day out for all the family.
MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Tullicanna Music Festival takes place on Sunday, July 17, a Stafford’s of Tullicanna, performing on the day will be Mojo, Hot Ashpphalt, Cian McGovern, Jimmy Clooney and Friends. Music starts at 5 p.m., and there will be a barbecue and Colcannon, all proceeds from the day are going to Windmill Therapeutic Centre Wexford and Wexford Able/Disabled Club Clonard. at 053 9185800 or email mathilda.kirwan@itcarlow.ie.
CLONARD GAA
Summer camp will be running from August 2 to August fifth just €35, forms need to be returned by Friday, July 1. Any information required please contact Mary at 087 9967925.
Underage training continues on Tuesday evening for U6’s, under-eights, under-10s and under-12s from 6.30 to 7.30 p.m. Thursday evening training for under-12s and Friday evening training for under-10s from 6.30 to 7.30 p.m. Training Saturday morning for Under-sixes and under-eights 10.30 a.m. to midday
Congratulations to Karen Malone on winning €250 in this week’s split-the-pot. Seller this week was Keith Casey Culleton’s Bar, Whitemill. A big thank you to all who supported us this week and thank you to all our sellers. Next week’s envelopes are on sale now, your continued support would be greatly appreciated.
BALLYCOGLEY PLAYERS
Our AGM took place on Thursday 30th June in Tomhaggard Social Centre and the following committee were elected for the coming year: Chairman Paddy McGuire, Secretary Brenda Murphy, Treasurer Terence O’Byrne and PRO Trisha Boyce.
The Ballycogley Players would like to extend their deepest sympathy to the family of the late Doris Kelly, Killinick who passed away recently. Doris was an avid supporter of our group and we will miss her presence at our future productions. May she rest in peace. for Syrian Refugees organised by Kilmore Scouts Josh and Hayley and over 2000 was raised, with over 200 youth and leaders attending. so well done to everyone for a great weekend.
Piercestown Group will hold their registration night for next scouting year on Tuesday, August 30, at 7.30 p.m. All current members and any new entrants should come along this night to register. annual registration fee to Scouting Ireland Dublin is €45 per member.
The group have very few leaders in the Beaver and Scout and Venturer Sections and would encourage and invite any parent or friend to contact Group Leader Jane Power with a view to discuss joining the group for the coming year.
Many activities may be curtailed due to lack of leaders at events if we don’t get more adults in to join as leaders to ensure the Child Protection rules are adhered to within the group. Contact Jane Power at 086 3265406.
Thank you to everyone who supported the group throughout the year in any way. it is very much appreciated by everyone involved.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Piercestown-Murrintown Community Games will hold their annual Church Gate Collection after Mass in Piercestown and Murrintown on Saturday and Sunday, July 9 and 10. We would appreciate your support.