Ballymore/ Mayglass

GAA LOTTO

The St Fintan’s GAA lotto now stands at €4,800 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 and Chris Keane and Peter Hughes shared in this prize with the following numbers drawn were 5, 10, 12 and 13.Many thanks for your continued support.

SPLIT-THE-POT

The cost associated with running the men’s teams are endless and it is hoped that these draws will help towards funding it. The draw will run for August and September and will take place on the last Friday of each month. Tickets are €10 each and are limited to just 50 tickets per month with the winner each month receiving €250. Tickets available from any of our players or from club secretary Sharon Pettit. Please support and help the lads on their way to the quarter final come September.

ANNUAL GARDENING SHOW

An invitation is extended to keen gardeners from all over Wexford to compete in this year’s Gardening Show. The show will be held in the Irish Agricultural Museum (Johnstown Castle) on September 10 and 11. Any flowers, fruit and vegetables can be entered as well as homemade preserves, pot plants and floral arranging. With a special section for children, this is a show that all the family can take part in. For full details contact Mary Ellen at 086 2441935.

DANCING AT CROSSROADS

It’s time to rewind ourselves and bring back those fond memories of an all-Ireland weekend, 20 years ago. Let’s get together for an evening of open-air music and craic and big-screen highlights of that memorable game.

It is all happening in Killinick village on Saturday, September 3, at 6.30 p.m.,so get on your Wexford jerseys and we’ll all have some fun. Come along and enjoy the music of the four live bands.

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION

There will be a church gate collection for the Severely Intellectually Disabled on Saturday and Sunday the 10th and September 11, In Ballymore and Mayglass Churches. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

ALL BLACKS AFC

Congratulations to this week’s winner Thos Pollard in our splitthe-pot Draw No 33 at Coopers Inn, Killinick. Next week’s draw is in the Greenacres Pub. Thank you to all our selling agents and our draw entrants in your continued support weekly. Committee meeting All Blacks AFC Monday, September 5, at Casey Park 8 p.m. Any items for agenda please advise Club Secretary.

Under-14 Boys Soccer training commenced on Saturday morning last in Casey Park, This year’s under-14 trainers are Paddy Carroll Tel 087 2685132 Paul Goldsmith Tel 086 3679395. Best of luck with the new season for both managers and the players and parents.

The senior team will takeon the following in Div4 during the coming season, St Leonards, Crossabeg, Rosslare Rngs, Carne, Moyne Rngs, Enniscorthy Utd, Gorey Celtic, Wexford Bohs, Corach Ramblers. Best of luck to all involved.

The under-14 Schoolgirls soccer schedule for this week. Training Wednesday, September 1, at 7 p.m. Casey Park. Please bring a drink and other essential items on the night. Possible friendly game Friday, September 3, coming 7 p.m. in Casey Park TBC by trainers Wednesday night. Any queries please contact Nigel Haughten Tel 086 2256542.

ST FINTAN’S GAA

Well done to all involved. Our under-16 hurlers received a walk over in their quarter final and will now progress to the semi-final. Well done to our Junior A hurlers who had a solid victory over Halfway House Bunclody on a scoreline of 3-10 to 0-13 in their final group game. A quarter final game now beckons with the exact fixture to be confirmed early this week. Well done to all concerned.

A busy week ahead and It all kicked off on Monday evening last when our under-16 boys contested their Football Roinn one Shield Quarter Final V Monageer in Ballymore. On Tuesday evening the under-12 boys play their hurling Shield Final V Cloughbawn in Grantstown at 6.30 p.m. while St Fintan’s ladies under-16s play their county semi-final V Blackwater in Ballymore at 6.45 p.m. On Wednesday evening the minor hurlers head to Taghmon for their Roinn two County Final V Cloughbawn at 6.30 p.m. On Friday the second the Junior B District Football semi-final St Fintan’s V Crossabeg Ballymurn at 6 p.m. with a venue still to be confirmed. Saturday is a day to bring a flask with first up the under-14 Div four hurling Final V Oylegate-Glenbrien in Killurin at 12.30 p.m. then it’s straight onto Oylegate for our men’s Intermediate Football Championship quarter final V Bannow-Ballymitty at 4 p.m.

As ever support on the sidelines is very much appreciated. Best of luck to all competing teams over the coming week. And not to forget our youngest little stars, our under-6s and under-8s are out this Sunday in a hurling blitz in Tagoat at 11 a.m.

ST FINTAN’S LADIES

Well done to the under-16 girls who put in another great performance on the field in Ballymore during the past week in their quarter final v Glynn-Barntown. After a slow start the girls got into their stride and took some lovely scores moving the ball around with some great team work, once again the backline stood strong with mid field putting in a lot of miles and the forwards attacked as a unit and the final scoreline read 9-18 to 3-0 in favour of the St Fintan’s ladies.

The girls now meet Blackwater in the semifinal, keep up the hard work for a little longer girls and good luck.

BLITZ DAY IN CROKE PARK

Bright and early on Tuesday morning last our super under-eights left Killinick for a blitz day in GAA Headquarters, Croke Park. Bursting with excitement throughout the day the boys and girls done themselves, their families and clubs proud with a great display of hurling on the hallowed turf.

A big thank you to mentors David, Enda, Willie, Edward and Linda for organising the day and a huge thank you to the parents for embracing the opportunity and lending their massive support to this memorable occasion. Thanks to Willie Doyle for capturing some great pics.

AFTERNOON TEA/FAIR

Tomhaggard social centre is the place to be on Saturday, September 3, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the annual Afternoon tea party. This year there’s also a Craft Fair with a huge selection of handmade items for own use or as gifts, home baking cake sale, photo and painting display which are for sale, raffle, music by Quaynotes and comedy with Ballycogley Players. It wouldn’t be complete without Mrs Doyle lucky dip stall and waiters and waitresses in formal attire.

DRAMA

Ballycogley Players are finalising their casts for One Act and Full Length plays but there’s still time to join up if you’re interested. Also they intend putting on a production for teenagers as part of the autumn schedule so if you want to try drama we want to hear from you. (no experience necessary) Contact 087 6858480.

SCOUTS

Registration for the new scouting year is on Wednesday, September 7, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., with meetings resuming on Wednesday, September 14, for cubs, scouts and ventures from seven to 8.30 p.m. while beavers start back on Saturday, September 17, from 10 to 11.30 a.m.

Registration Fee for Scouting Ireland is still €45 which may be paid in increments. There are places available in Beaver section 6-8-year-olds, Ventures 15-18 with very limited places in Cubs 9-11 and Scouts 12-15.

We also need new leaders, particularly for Beaver section or if you want to join a parents and friends group, over 18 and would like join the largest youth organisation in the country Contact 087 6858480 to book a place or for information

WOMEN’S SHED

Tomhaggard Women’s Shed meet on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., new members welcome. If you’re interested in learning new skills, sharing your own skills, or just want to hang out with like minded ladies over a cuppa and chat why not give it a go. Reading Room open to public at the same time.

TOMHAGGARD CENTRE

Tomhaggard Social Centre is looking to broaden its range of activities for the community. Would you like to see a monthly Film Club, Board Games Club, Children’s Reading Club, Yoga, Social dancing, Storytelling, Exercise club, etc.

The committee want to get your feedback and suggestions so can talk to any committee member or groups who currently use the facilities. The Social Centre is also available to hire for meetings and classes. Contact 087 6812690.

AFTERNOON TEA

Sincere thanks to all who attended the afternoon tea fundraiser in Ballycogley Hall last Sunday in aid of the hall development. We had a very enjoyable afternoon and raised approximately €750.

The committee would like to thank all those who attended and contributed so generously, to all those who baked confectionary, to the local musicians who entertained us so well, to the Ballycogley Players for providing a stage set and a display of very interesting photos of 40 years of drama, to all those who provided old photos of people and events in the parish in years gone by which brought back a lot of memories.

Thanks also to Crosbie Brothers for sponsoring the display posters and to Rosaleen’s Florist who kindly sponsored some beautiful floral table centers which were greatly admired. Winners of the raffle for the flowers were Bob Quilty, Mairead Jones, Patricia Murphy, Pat Higgins and Marie Goodwin.

Everyone enjoyed the social occasion and also got the opportunity to see the proposed new plan for the hall. If anyone couldn’t attend and would like to contribute to the fund, donations will be gratefully accepted by Stephen Murray (Treas), Brenda Day or Anne Mullins. Many thanks to all who worked so hard and those who attended. details contact Mary Ellen at 086 2441935

GRANTSTOWN DAY CARE

Upcoming Events: Tuesday, August 30 – Pongo/Exercises in the morning and music in the afternoon. Wednesday September 1 – Pongo/Sonas in the morning and a Pamper Afternoon. Thursday September 2 – Chase the Ace/Skittles in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon.

Country Dancing and music is ongoing at Tír na nÓg every Thursday Night from 10 p.m. – midnight. Cost is €5 Entry or €10 for Bus/Entry. Bus pick – up at 9.30 p.m. Sandwiches/Tea Available. If interested please contact Lesley in Grantstown Day Care Centre at 051 561016.

SOCCER NEWS

Despite the slightly damp weather yesterday the Corach Ramblers golf classic in the abbey par three went ahead, thanks to Frank Browne for his help and for having the course in excellent condition as usual and thanks to Clodagh Barry for her help on the day. The winners on the day were Tony and Ciss Wallace from Duncannon and the winner of the hamper was James Wallace Duncannon.

A big thanks to all who took part and also a big thanks to all our sponsors on the day: Colfers bar, Diskin design, Micks car wash and valet, Dpm and co accountants, CTS Systems ltd, JR motorcycles, John and Ellen Diskin, Michael Rossiter construction Ballycullane, B & G bricks, blocks, paving, Elite construction, Fast Fix Windows, Neville’s garage, JDS construction, Loftus Hall, John Quigley and Associates, paddy Redmond groundwork’s, Browne’s painting, Wallace’s Wellingtonbridge, Breda’s corner shop and Carragh Paving and Landscapes.

This week’s split-the-pot winner is Brian Bowe from Campile, who wins a brilliant €713. Congratulations, Brian. Thanks again to everyone for their continued support.

With the new season almost upon us player registrations are due ASAP, please contact Clodagh for details. Anyone interested in joining any of our teams can contact Billy O’Brien at 089 4163151 for details. Players of all ages and levels are welcome.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Lottery numbers were 10, 17, 24 and 28. We had three matchthree winner’s well done to Robert Mageen, David Ross and Bernie Furlong. Jackpot will be €4,700.

The intermediate football team have entered the Quarter Final stages. After a great win over St Joseph on Friday last they will take on St Fintan’s in Oylegate this Saturday afternoon four o’clock. All support will be greatly appreciated.

Well done to the under-12 Boys who have got themselves into a County Final after a great win over Clonard.

The under-16 Hurling team lost their Quarter Final Shield to Buffers Alley ending their season. Great effort and hard work this year Boys. Thanks to their Mentors Ciaran, Pat, Dan, Ken and Alan.

Well done to all who participated in the Fleadh. A great week was had by all.

Wishing all our students the best of luck heading back to school/college in the next couple of weeks.

The Cardiac screening will take place in the complex on Saturday, September 10. All enquiries regarding this please to Oliver. Delvin@hotmail.com.

All details of matches and venues on the Facebook page and Twitter account.

DANCE

There is Dancing and Mumming in Tír na nÓg this Saturday night, September 3, with Cupla and the Drinagh Mummers - a great night’s entertainment in aid of Ballymitty handball club.

SAD PASSING

Deepest sympathy to Pat Boyce and family, Graigeen on the death of Trish last Thursday at her home. Trish is survived by her husband Pat, daughter Katie May, sons Will and Patrick, sister Catherine, brothers Donal and Paddy.

Her removal was on Saturday at midday from her residence to Carrig-on-Bannow church for funeral Mass with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. May she be at peace.

Local Link Wexford are now taking bookings for seats on the Daily bus services to Waterford. To book your seat please contact the office on 053 9196276 or email wexford@locallink.ie.