BallymoreMayglass
GAA LOTTO
The St Fintan’s GAA lotto now stands at €8,700 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 Ita Bates and Lee Kelly shared in this prize. Last week’s numbers were 13, 15, 17 and 20. Many thanks for your continued support.
FOREVER FIT
Hi energy Dancefit Classes are ongoing in Ballycogley on Monday and Wednesday at 7.30 p.m and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Plus ‘Forever Active 55’s +’ Mondays at 11.30 a.m. A more gentle exercise class to music. Kilmore Forever Active 55+ on Tuesday at 2 p.m. All ‘pay as you go’. Join in any time.
MAYGLASS NS
The parents’ association of St Fintan’s National School Mayglass are hosting a Christmas themed flower demonstration in the school on Tuesday, December 6, at 8 p.m. The talented Debbie Kelly of Lilly Bloom Florists will demonstrate the art of Christmas themed flower arrangements. Tickets are €10 including entry, door prize and refreshments.
All arrangements made by Debbie will be raffled on the night. All proceeds raised going towards the development of the school. Tickets available from Lilly Bloom Florists, Mayglass School or on the night.
MAYGLASS SCHOOL SPORTS
Well done to Mayglass NS students Saoirse Crosbie and Caitlin Kelly who recently returned with a super haul of medals from the Women’s Artistic Gymnastic national finals in Limerick’s sports arena. Saoirse (under-nines) took bronze and gold in the vault and national vault while Caitlin (under-10s) took bronze in both the bar and national vault, and gold in the vault. Both girls are members of the Wexford Gymnastics club under guidance of local coach Emily Walsh. The girls return to Limerick next weekend for the National Acrobatics finals. Our school has many more budding gymnasts so we look forward to lots more future success. Well done to all involved.
Good luck also to third and fourth class children who will represent their school in the FAI Futsal five a side competition on December 5 in St Joseph’s complex.
ST FINTAN’S AGM
St Fintan’s Club AGM will take place on Friday, December 2, in the Scout Hall Ballymore at 8 p.m. Any motions/proposals must be submitted to the club Secretary email address (secretary.stfintans.wexford@gaa. ie) before Wednesday, November 23. Nominations for club executives should also be submitted by email before Wednesday the 23rd.
TABLE QUIZ
A fundraising table quiz will be held in the Halfway House Ballycogley on Thursday, December 1, at 8 p.m. with the proceeds going towards the development of Ballycogley hall.A table of four will cost €20 and a fun night is guarenteed.
BALLYCOGLEY PLAYERS
The one act season came to a close up on Saturday, November 19, when we performed our Night of Comedy in St Helen’s Golf Club. Thanks to all the people who supported us in the various venues over the last couple of months.
Our concentration now focuses on rehearsing for our 3-act play ‘Lay Me Down Softly’ by Billy Roche.
We extend our deepest sympathies 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.
If you are unable to attend, you can still partake by tuning into South East Radio will broadcast this ceremony live on ai Christmas Market
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.
NAVITY PLAY/CAROLS
Ballymore/Mayglass Choir and Mayglass Schoolchildren will present a Nativity Play and Carol Service in Mayglass Church on Monday, December 12, at 7.30 p.m. Admission is free, but donations towards the day to day running costs of both churches would be greatly appreciated. Refreshments served afterwards in Mayglass School.
ST FINTAN’S LADIES
The St Fintan’s ladies will hold its AGM on Wednesday, December 14, in the scout hall Ballymore at 8 p.m. We would like to thank everyone for their support during the 2016 season. The smooth running of the club is not an easy task and we would ask for anyone interested in helping in what ever way be it fundraising or just washing jerseys every job is equally as important. As a small club we struggle (that is quickly growing with huge numbers playing underage the last few years) to find all the help we need so please come along on the night all support and help is much appreciated.
ALL BLACKS AFC
Congratulations to Paul Bates our most recent winner, in our split-the-pot Draw No 47 at the Greenacres Pub, on Monday the 21st Nov, 2016. Winning Prize €443.
All Blacks AFC under-14s travelled to Moyne Rangers on Saturday the 26th. The boys sucessfully achieved their first win of the season. 1: 0 Result. Our winning goal came from Lee Kelly with a thunderbolt shot. Well done, boys.
The under-12 girls continued their unbeaten run in division one when they played out an exciting 4: four draw with Curracloe United. Both teams occupy the top two positions in the league so this was always going to be a tight game. Our girls played some superb soccer and had to fight hard throughout the match against strong opposition. Despite trailing by three goals to one at halftime the All Blacks girls showed true grit and determination to produce a four all draw. Our goals came from Aoibheann Rankin, Cora Sinnott (2) and Kiera Casey but it was a true team effort on the day. Well done to Aoife D, Aoife C, Tara, Eve, Abby, Sophie, Cora, Ciara, Aoibheann and Kiera.
UNDER-21 FOOTBALL
Following on their quater final victory over Fethard the under-21 footballers of Forth and Bargy Gales travelled to Ballymurn to take on the home side in the semi-final and although the young men battled hard Cossabeg/Ballymurn took the spoils on a scoreline of 2-11 to 1-5.
CAKE SALE
Heartfelt thanks to all those kind people that supported our cake sale and raffle at Mayglass church on Saturday night and Ballymore church on Sunday morning. Thanks also to anyone who donated the beautiful confectionary. The results of the Mayglass raffle are first Breda Sinnott, 2nd Mary Goldsmith, 3rd Jenna Ryan and 4TH Mary Goldsmith. The results of the Ballymore raffle, first Emmet Cleary, 2nd Kathleen Banville, 3rd Mrs McDonnell and fourth Breda Wright. The amount raised was €1,110 and this will go towards the day to day running of the parish. A very Happy Christmas and New Year to everyone.
OPEN EVENING
Bridgetown Vocational College will hold an enrolment and open evening on Thursday, December 1, from 4.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. This may interest those with thoughts of attending the college in the future. The evening will feature displays of students work, practical demonstrations, programme information, teaching resources and photographic displays.
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.
CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Ballymore-Mayglass parish council Seniors Christmas party will be held in the Danby