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financial hardship of bereaved families repatriating the body or bodies of loved ones who have died abroad in sudden or tragic circumstances back to Ireland. There will also be a 5km walk/ run in Enniscorthy sports hub, Cherryorchard, Enniscorthy, on Sunday, November 6. The walk will start at 10.30 a.m. and the runners at 10.45 a.m. There will be a donation bucket on the track.
TABLE QUIZ
There will be a table quiz in the Anvil on Friday, November 4. Please support.
IRISH NIGHT
Don’t forget Irish Night the last Friday in the month in the Anvil pub, Ballymurn. Everyone welcome, why not come along and join in the craic.
BINGO
Bingo every Monday night in Ballymurn at 9.30 p.m., Snowball €1,000.
BALLYMITTY HALL
Committee Meeting today, Tuesday, October 25, at 8.30 p.m. All members welcome.
SUNDAY CAFE
Sunday Cafe at Ballymitty Hall on Sunday, October 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Home bake and fresh coffee that will bring a smile to your face and a chance to see neighbours and friends alike. All very welcome. See Ballymitty Hall Facebook page for events, notices and updates.
HALLOWEEN RACE NIGHT
Bannow-Ballymitty GAA Club will hold a fancy dress race night in Brendane Inn on Friday, October 28, at 9 p.m. Liam Spratt will host the night – prizes for the best costume. Your support would be appreciated. You can purchase a horse at €20. For information contact 086 3534878.
SOUTH EAST STROLLERS
A four-week programme starting Monday, November 7, till Monday the 28th at Rathangan Hall at 7 p.m. Warm-up first followed by a stroll around the walk ways for 30 to 35 minutes. A cup of tea and coffee and a chat afterwards. Bring a torch and wrap up well. For information contact Jacinta 087 9234131, Phil 086 8700839 or Martin 089 4363834.
DANCING
Dancing in Tír na nÓg every Thursday night Halloween dance with Cupla October 27.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
Monday, October 24 – Exercise with Mairead in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon.
Tuesday, October 25 – Pongo in the morning and music in the afternoon.
Wednesday, October 26 – Pongo in the morning and New Ross Community Hospital visiting in the afternoon.
Thursday, October 27 – Talk on beekeeping with local beekeeper and pongo in the afternoon.
TABLE QUIZ
Table quiz in Atlantic Bar, Cullenstown, on Thursday, October 27, at 9 p.m. Table of for at €20 per Table. Raffle and refreshments on the night. In aid of Cullenstown community group.
TABLE QUIZ
A table quiz will be held in Tír na nÓg on November 4 at 8.30 in aid of Wellingtonbridge Tidy Towns.
GAA
Lotto numbers from last week’s draw were 3, 4, 17 and 28. No winners next jackpot will be €5,900. Thanks to everyone who supports the lotto for the running of our club. The annual race night and Fancy dress takes place this Friday night in the Brendane Inn. Liam Spratt is the MC for the evening. Anyone wishing to buy a horse (€20) contact Pauline, Tina or Joe Anne. Deadline will be this Tuesday night. Prizes for best dress and don’t forget our Auction Race.
The Christmas Market will take place on Sunday, December 4, in the complex. €20 for a space/ table. Contact Pauline for further information.
Our Intermediate Football squad finished up their season with a one point loss over neighbours Taghmon.
Many thanks to the panel who have been together training since last December.
Also thanks to Pip Murphy, Dan Brosnan, Tomas Kavanagh, Gavin Sinnott and Joeanne Roche for their dedication to the team.
The AGM will take place in November – more details next week
VACANCY
A vacancy under the Community Employment scheme will become available at Oylegate GAA grounds in the coming weeks. Applicants need to be in receipt of a Social Protection payment for one-year to be eligible to apply. If you are interested please contact your local Social Protection office for further details.
CRAFT FAIR
The annual parish Craft Fair will take place in the Community Centre, Oylegate, on Sunday, November 20. Bookings for the Craft Fair can be made through the Parish Office at 086 8259842. Closing date for bookings November 11.
KETTLEBELL CLASSES
Kettlebell Power Fitness classes for ladies continue in Oylegate Community Centre, on Wednesday evenings 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Excercise mats and kettlebells are provided. Beginners and all fitness levels are welcome. For more info contact 087 6180872, or just arrive on the night.
LAUNCH OF OYLEGATEGLENBRIEN JOURNAL
The launch of the OylegateGlenbrien Journal 2015–2016 will take place in Oylegate Community Centre on Saturday, November 12, at 8.30 p.m.
DRIVER SERVICE FOR CANCER PATIENTS
The Irish Cancer Society’s ‘Volunteer Driver Service’ is a free transport service available to patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment. To avail of this service, please talk to your healthcare professional or call Rebecca in the Irish Cancer Society at 01 2316 642.
HAVE YOU GOT AN HOUR TO SPARE WEEKLY?
Eucharistic Adoration takes place every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Prayer Room in the church. Please contact Vaughan at 087 7561770 for further details.
LITTLE JOBS SERVICE
The Little Jobs Service was set up by the Wexford Local Development to provide small maintenance jobs in the homes of older people throughout the county of Wexford. There is a yearly subscription fee of €20. For more info please contact Andrea Kehoe at 053 9155864
LADIES’ FOOTBALL
Training: under-eight and under-10 training continues on Wednesdays at 6.30 p.m. in Crossabeg. For more information contact Niall at 087 2281893 or Gary at 086 2511892.
The adult teams are in Ballymurn on Wednesday evenings at 7.30 p.m. All new and past players are welcome.
The under-14s started back last Sunday and they are continuing every Wednesday in Ballymurn from 6.30 to 7.30.
MASS TIMES IN OYLEGATE CHURCH
Please note mass times: Oylegate: Saturday vigil Mass is at 6.30 p.m. Sunday morning Mass is at 10.30 a.m.
YOGA CLASSES
There are yoga classes on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. in the Beauty Sanctuary, Oylegate. Contact Nicola at 087 1043621 if interested. The classes are suitable for beginners.