Bannow/ Ballymitty
BALLOUGHTON SALE
The Christmas sale in aid of Balloughton church funds will take place in Balloughton Hall on Saturday, December 3, from 2 p.m. featuring all the usual stalls such as cakes, books, bric-a-brack, raffle, toys etc. Teas served your support would be appreciated as always.
MEMORIAL DECORATIONS
Bannow parents’ council are selling personalised memorial Christmas decorations at €3 each. To order one Contact Michelle Power 086 3785780.
ENROLMENT/OPEN EVENING
Bridgetown College will hold its Enrolment/Open Evening on Thursday, December 1, from 4.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Displays of Student Work, Practical Demonstrations, Programme Information, Teaching Resources, Photographic Displays, School Supports – HSCL and SCP, Enrolment (Canteen).
GRANTSTOWN DAY CARE
Upcoming Events in Grantstown Day Care: Thursday, November 29 – Talk with Garda Buggy, Pongo in the afternoon. Wednesday, November 30 – Pongo in the morning and Pamper day in the afternoon. Thursday, December 1, Talk on Gardening with Paddy Cogley in the morning.
CE Scheme Vacancies: Grantstown Day Care has immediate vacancies. If you are interested and fulfil the criteria contact Grantstown Day care centre. To be eligible you must be over 25 years of age and be in receipt of Social Welfare for 12 months or more. Signing for credits does not make you eligible for a CE Scheme. If you would like any clarification in respect of the above, Please contact 051 561016.
FLORAL DEMONSTRATIONS
Are you interested in coming to see Bernie from Wallace’s Garden Centre on Tuesday the sixth Dec, Tuesday the 13th Dec, 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. make a Christmas Door Sheaf on the 6th and Christmas Arrangement on the 13th. If you would like to give us a ring we can supply you with a list of materials needed.
Also to be demonstrated by Bernie on evening of the 6th is a Christmas silk table centre and this will be raffled off and on the evening of the 13th a Christmas hanging Basket
This was a great success last year, so please book your space ASAP and pick up your sheet of materials required. 051 – 561016.
GAA CLUB NOTES
The following were elected from the club’s AGM on Sunday last. President:Tom Murphy, Vice: veterans of 46 and 56 team, Fr Kehoe, Fr Brown, Fr Hayes, Fr.O Leary, Billy Davey, John Bennett and Mick Harpur. Chairman: Michael Wallace, Vice Donald Mcloughlin, Secretary: Oliver Delvin, Assistant: Dermot Howlin, Treasurer: Pauline Fitzharris, Assist Treasurer’s the Ladies’ football, camogie and Coistne na nÓg. Pro: Joeanne Roche, Children’s Officer: Aileen Staples, Irish Language Officer: Oliver Delvin. Well done and Congratulations to everyone in their posts for our upcoming season.
Lotto this Tuesday in the complex. Jackpot €6,500. Tickets are just two euro each or a book of six only 10 euro. Tickets can be purchased from the Post office Carrig, Seabreeze Laundrette Carrig, Tír na nÓg Wellingtonbridge or any club officer in the complex.
Monster Christmas Bingo and raffle on Saturday, December 3, in Carrig Community Centre at 8.30.
CHRISTMAS MARKET
The Christmas market will take place on Sunday, December 4, in our complex doors opened from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A wide variety of products will be on display from around the community. We will have Teas/Coffees/Mulled Wine on offer.
A raffle for a Hamper and other prizes will take place. Santa will arrive to his Grotto at midday and will stay with us for a while. All enquiries to Pauline 086 3534878 or Kristie 086 1720995. Hope to see you all there.
BRIDGE RESULTS
Results W/E November 15: 1st Marie O’Connor and Kathleen Farrell. 2nd Oona Dwyer and Maria Devereux. 3rd Bill Whitty and Seán Finn
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Bannow historical society will have its annual Christmas dinner in Tír na nÓg Wellingtonbridge on Saturday, December 10, at 8.30 p.m. Cost of the tickets are €25 per person for a four course meal with entertainment afterwards. Anyone wishing to attend can contact 087 0925853 or 086 8469131.
The society are hoping to complete the compilation of field names in the parish in the next few weeks so we would ask any land owners who have survey sheets to give them back as soon as possible.
DANCING
Dancing continues every Thursday night with music by Dick and Ted on December 1, Saturday, December 3, music by Mary Pendergast, Thursday, December 8, Tom Power the Latchico, Thursday, December 15, Eugene French, Thursday, December 22, Tom Murphy.
CULLENSTOWN AWARD
Cullenstown Community Group received an environmental award from Wexford County Council and they would like to thank everyone who helped and supported them in any way. A special thanks to Wexford County Council for their continued support at Cullenstown Beach.
CORACH NEWS
This week’s split-the-pot winner was Kaleb and Kyrin O’Sullivan, Who take away a fantastic €814. Congratulations, boys. A huge thank you to everyone for your continued support.
Corach under-13s kept themselves top of the table with a solid 3-0 win away to Glynn-Barntown today. Ben Smith converted a great Alex Power cross in the opening minute to put the black n whites one up. A few missed opportunities including a shot from Alex coming back off the post meant the boys couldn’t increase the lead before half time. A stronger second half performance soon saw Corach deservedly go further ahead when Tom Moran finished low to the keepers left. Cormac McGee put the tie to bed soon after with a fine headed goal from a Ben Smith corner. Conor Cleary almost grabbed a fourth but unfortunately the ball came back off his own man on the goal line with just seconds to go in the game. Overall a decent performance from the boys, without hitting the heights of the last few games and a very good clean sheet sets us up for the final four games of the season. Huge improvement from this bunch of chaps this year and plenty more to come.
Under-15s finally showed what they’re capable of today with a comfortable 6-2 win over St Leonards, a team who bet us 4-0 at the start of the year. Robbie Rochford set the tempo early on with some fine dribbling and high work rate and provided a pin point cross for John Crosbie to tap in our first of the afternoon. Eoin O’Connor added a second soon after but Leonard’s came back and it was back to 2-1 at HT. The dangerous Eoin O’Connor was brought down in the box five minutes into the second half, a penalty from which Cathal Cummins made no mistake. John Crosbie scored his second of the game in between two Robbie Rochford goals to make sure of what was to be a great victory for the Corach lads. Leonards scored a soft goal late on but the result was never in doubt, a fantastic performance from everyone involved.
Under-14 girl’s v Tombrack: Grace Donovan put Corach ahead only to see the away team win by 7-1. A definite penalty and a goal that was offside were missed by the ref but unfortunately the girls lost the game despite giving their best. Outstanding players were Grace Donovan, Ciara Cummins and Kaelagh Farrell.
B team were at home today against Wexford bohs where we ended up with a 3-1 defeat. Our slow start to the game was what killed us in the end. We got a lot of chances in the first half but couldn’t put them away and it ended 2-0 at half time. After the break we lifted it and went at them from the whistle. Early in the half we pulled one back through Jon Reville and felt we could have got something from the game so we kept pushing but didn’t take our chances. They killed the game of through a corner near the end and so it’s back to the training ground to get things right for next week’s game
This week’s fixtures. Saturday; Schoolboys. Under-10 away v Kilmore at 10 a.m. under-12 home v Ballymurn at 11.30. under-14 away v Rosslare Strand at 11.30 a.m. under-16 home v Curracloe at 1 p.m. Schoolgirls. under-12 away v New Ross Celtic. under-16 home v New Ross Town at 10 a.m. Sunday Men’s A at home v Bridge Rovers. B at home v Rosslare strand at 1 p.m. Ladies v Bree Utd to the family of the late Noel Goff who passed away recently. Noel was a great supporter of our group down through the years. May he rest in peace.
LADIES’ FOOTBALL
Kilmore ladies’ Football club will hold their AGM on Friday, December 2, at 8 p.m. in the GAA meeting room. We invite all players and parents to attend. We would love to see new people to get involved in our club all help would be appreciated.
CAMOGIE CLUB NEWS
Kilmore camogie club will hold a Disco for first, second and third years in Kilmore Parish Hall on Thursday, December 29, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Disco will be supervied. Tickets €5 and will be on sale Saturday, December 10, from midday to 2 p.m. in the GAA club rooms. Get your tickets early and don’t be disappointed.
SAVANNAH VISITORS
The President of Visit Savannah, Joe Marinelli, has sent his appreciation and thanks for our hospitality following his delegation’s visit to Kilmore Quay. The group said their visit to our area was a highlight of their trip to Ireland.
Since their return to Savannah they have been busy with the clean-up following the hurricane and are now enjoying a peak fall tourism season. Anybody with family connections in Savannah please make contact to the Stella Maris Centre.
SHORE ANGLING VISITORS
We are proud to report that our local beach in Ballyhealy was one of the venues for the recent World Shore Angling Championships. Thirty countries were represented with 150 competitors taking part in the 4-day event. Delighted to report also that Ireland won gold and silver in the Men’s and silver and bronze in the Women’s competitions respectively.
CHRISTMAS MARKET
Tomhaggard social centre are holding a Christmas Market on Saturday, December 3, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. There’s Christmas baking and hampers, Christmas decorations, ornaments, wood carving, hand knits, jewellery, cosmetics, photography, great gift ideas, christmas flower table arrangements lovely seasonal refreshments and mince pies. To book a stall call Angela at 087 2840272.
For the young people there’s Mrs Claus’ Dilemma in the Library, shows at 2.30 and 4 p.m. (first come first served), storytime and cookie factory during the afternoon. Children’s entertainment free as a thank you to community for your support during our fundraising over the past few years.
TOMHAGGARD CENTRE
Ongoing activities in Tomhaggard social centre: Monday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Women’s Shed, 6-7.30 p.m. Yoga Tuesday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Art, Wednesday 7-8.30 and Saturday 10-11.30 a.m. Scouts, Mon, Thursday and Friday 8 p.m. Drama. Reading Room open to the public when centre in use. Centre is available to hire, contact 087 6858480.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The annual general meeting will be held on Thursday, December 1, in the Kilmore GAA rooms at 7.30 p.m. A good attendance would be appreciated. Bowls League ; Kilmore Seals versus the Ballagh in the SMC at 2 p.m. on Wednesday the 30th. On December 7 Kilmore Seals versus New Ross in the SMC at 2 p.m.
Ten-Pin Bowling on Mondays in Leisuremax at 10.30 a.m. For those interested Sunday, December 4, sees the South East Region Christmas Party in the Springhill Hotel, Kilkenny taking place. Anyone interested contact Séamus.
Bridgetown College Bridgetown College will hold its Enrolment/Open Evening on Thursday, December 1, from 4.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Displays of Student Work, Practical Demonstrations, Programme Information, Teaching Resources, Photographic Displays, School Supports – HSCL and SCP, Enrolment (Canteen).
INFORMATION MORNING
Bridgetown Information and Resource Centre under the auspices of Kilmore SCOPE are holding a coffee and information morning on Friday, December 2, from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
During the morning the new information brochure will be launched and will be available from then on at selected areas throughout the parish of Kilmore, also the updated community guide will be available to those attending.
The main purpose of the morning’s events is to highlight what information is readily available through the office which is located opposite the Health Centre in the AOH hall.
JERSEYS FOR PALESTINE
If your children have outgrown their jerseys maybe you would like to pass them onto the less fortunate children in Palestine who would be thrilled to have them. Think of it as a Christmas present from your child to Palestinian refugee children. Please contact Angela Murphy 087 2028245 or email angelawexford@gmail.com.