Ballymore/ Mayglass

GAA LOTTO

The St Fintan’s GAA lotto now stands at €4,200 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. The numbers drawn in the last draw were 3, 8, 26 and 30. Many thanks for your continued support.

ALL BLACKS AFC

A Committee/team managers meeting will take place on February 7, at the club House Casey Park for 8 p.m. Any item for the agenda please forward by text or email to club secretary no later than 4 p.m. on Monday February 6.

Congratulations to this week’s winner of our split-the-pot draw prize No three in 2017. Bernie Murphy scooped the winning prize of €356 in the Halfway House Pub, Ballycogley on Monday January 23. Next week’s draw is in the Bridies Bar, Bridgetown on Monday January 30.

ALL BLACKS AFC GIRLS: Our under-10s schoolgirls were defeated in the second round cup away to Tombrack over the weekend. The game was concluded with a fantastic penalty shoot out. Both teams served up an excellent game of football. The score was still even, 0-0 at half time.

The second half began with an excellent Naomi Denton score providing an advantage of 1-0 up to All Blacks. Tombrack with a good run of play scored shortly after our score, getting the necessary equaliser. The girls piled on the pressure but could not find the winner, the game was going to extra time. Defenders from both teams seem to be winning all, great clearances from Kate in the back line. Great performance by Holly May in goals.

The game soon entered a penalty shootout. Goals came from both sides in penalties, it was 3-3 after six penalties being taken. Both teams undivided at this point it then entered into sudden death. Tombrack gained the upper hand going on to win 5-4 to advance to the next round.

Big thanks to all family members who travelled up and supported this great bunch of girls. Well wishes to Ava, Jenna and Sinéad, who are sick at the moment. A very speedy recovery.

The under-12 girls secured a place in the cup quarter final after securing a 9-4 victory at home to Carnew. The clubs top scorer of the season Aoibheann Rankin was again in flying form scoring seven goals, the first coming just seconds into the game. Carnew equalised quickly and some good play from both teams made it an entertaining game. Aoife Devereaux in goal and Aoife Codd, Tara Cullen and Eve Rowe were kept busy in defence. Some excellent passages of play from midfield led to Aoibheann scoring three more before the break making the score 4: two at halftime.

Plenty of action in the second half made Sophie Wallace, Cora Sinnott, Abby Lambert and Ciara Murphy in midfield working hard for every ball. The Carnew defence had no answer for Aoibheann, who added three more skilfully taken goals during this half. Cora also scored a very well taken free kick and Ciara was rewarded for all of her hard work with a lovely goal. Well done to all of the girls.

TABLE QUIZ

On Thursday, February 9, the Ballymore Mayglass Development Committee are running a table quiz in the Half Way house. It kicks off at 8.30 p.m. with teams of four and entry is €20 per team. There will be a raffle on the night as well. All proceeds are in aid of the redevelopment of Ballycogley Community Hall. Our last quiz was a great night so why not come along and enjoy the fun.

MAYGLASS NS

Mayglass national school is now taking enrolments for September 2017. Enrolement forms can be got by calling Georgina at 053 9135279 or by calling to the school between 9.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday.

DRAMA NEWS

The Ballycogley Players will present their three-act play ‘Lay Me Down Softly’ by Billy Roche on Wednesday, February 8, in Our Lady’s Island Community Centre and Friday and Saturday, February 17 and 18, in St Michael’s hall, Thomas Street, Wexford, 8 p.m. nightly, admission €10.

SCOUTS NEWS

Scouts and Ventures are well represented at Training weekend in Carne from January 27 to January 29. They will learn various skills over the weekend which they will then bring back to teach younger members in the group and later at county skills day. They will also learn leadership skills. Meanwhile Beavers and cubs are busy working on their Adventure skills.

TAI CHI

A class is starting at Tomhaggard Social Centre on February 9 10.30-12 as part of Go For Life promotion. Cost €20 for six classes as Grant secured. Places limited. Contact Mary at 085 7768638 for details. morning and Pongo in the afternoon. Wednesday, February 1 – Pongo/Chair exercise in the morning and Chase the Ace in the afternoon. Thursday, February 2 – Pongo/Jigsaw/Sudoku in the morning and Chair Yoga in the afternoon.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Congratulations to the two winners of three numbers from the lotto draw on Tuesday Mark Wallace and Liam Kileen Seabreeze. Next jackpot will be €7,700. Numbers from the draw were 8, 12, 14 and 19.

Registering nights continue for Membership in the complex during the week. Check our Facebook page for dates and times. Membership deadline is March 31.

Wishing Adi Roche O’Leary the very best of luck as she is through to the final of Wexford Got Talent on Saturday, February 11, in Whites Hotel. Tickets can be purchased from the hotel at €15 each and your support would be greatly appreciated. She is one of 15 acts taken part on the night.

QUIZ FUNDRAISER

There is a table quiz in Stafford’s Pub, Tullicanna on Tuesday, February 28, at 9 p.m., with proceeds in aid of Ballymitty New Hall Building Fund.

KNITTING/CROSS STITCH

New weekly classes in Knitting, Crochet and Cross Stitch are held in Ballymitty hall on Thursday nights from 7.30 to 9.30. Try all three skills if you wish, the instructors Mary Quirke, Mag Bohanna and Mary Culleton are at hand to teach or advise on any new or old projects you may have. Children and beginners welcome. Tel: Mary Quirke 086 8432125.

TABLE QUIZ

There is a table quiz in Tír na nÓg Pub, Wellingtonbridge on Wednesday, February 22, at 8.30 p.m., with all proceeds in aid of Bannow-Ballymitty camogie club. Adult and Junior Tables on night.

DANCING

Dancing continues every Thursday night in Tír na nÓg in aid of handball club new build with music this Thursday by February 2 by Tom Murphy, Thursday, February 9, Delta Dawn, February 16 Pat Hogan and Thursday, February 23, Dick and Ted. year’s championship, well done lads. Brian will also play Mikey Murphy in the Junior D Singles final after a hard fought win over Ciaran in the semi-final.

In the Junior B grade, Micheál Busher is through to the final where he will face off against Fergal McWilliams, after defeating his club colleague Robert Byrne in the semi-final. Michael and Robert are through to the Doubles Final as well. Robert also has a Leinster Masters B Singles semi-final to look forward to. The four lads are also playing well as a team, and are safely through to a semi-final in the team of four event, when they will come up against Taghmon.

SCHOOLS TABLE QUIZ

Congratulations to all 25 teams who took part in the schools table quiz on Friday, January 27, in Carrig community centre.

It ended up to be an exciting finish in the ‘A’ team – under-11s competition with a tie breaker between four teams and St Anne’s National school Rathangan coming out with first prize. Team 11A who consisted of Conor Stone, Alex Scott Frame, Eoin Browne and Aidan Brennan.

First Prize in the‘B’ under-13s competition went to Kilmore National School with team 2B comprising of Conor O’Reilly, David O’Reilly, Eimear Fortune and Kennedy Cullen. Well done to all who attended.

Many thanks to Jess and Valerie, who helped out on the night as well as the children and parents who stayed behind to tidy up. I hope the dentist didn’t have to be called.

Also thanks to our Quiz Master Billy McLoughlin who as usual done a great job.

CAMOGIE NEWS

Training has started back for some of our teams: under-8 and under-10 training every monday immediately after school from three to 4.15 p.m. in the indoors. Under-12s every after school 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.; under-14 Saturday mornings 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.

Also as a part of the Féile fundraising the committee have organised a monster raffle on Friday, February 10, in Centra Bridgetown tickets will go on sale from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. tickets costing €2 each or three for €5. Great prizes to be won.

Kilmore camogie will host their annual spring clothes collection on Saturday, April 9, in Kilmore GAA grounds from 9.30 to 12.30. We will gladly take any unwanted items of clothing, shoes, bags, belts and bed linen.

ARA NEWS

Bowls practice is now on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the SMC. Wednesday, February 1, Kilmore Gulls versus New Ross Alpha at 2 p.m. in the SMC. Kilmore Seals (away) against Enniscorthy Slaneyside on Friday 3rd also Gulls (away) to the Ballagh same day; Tuesday the 7th Oulart (away) versus Kilmore Seals; Wednesday the 8th Kilmore Gulls v the Ballagh in SMC at 2 p.m.

SCOUTS NEWS

Scouts and Ventures are well represented at Training weekend in Carne from January 27 to January 29. They will learn various skills over the weekend which they will then bring back to teach younger members in the group and later at county skills day. They will also learn leadership skills. Meanwhile Beavers and cubs are busy working on their Adventure skills..

TAI CHI

A class is starting at Tomhaggard Social Centre on February 9 10.30-12 as part of Go For Life promotion. Cost €20 for six classes as Grant secured. Places limited. Contact Mary at 085 7768638 for details.

DRAMA NEWS

The Ballycogley Players will present their three-act play ‘Lay Me Down Softly’ by Billy Roche on Wednesday, February 8, in Our Lady’s Island Community Centre and Friday and Saturday, February 17 and 18, in St Michael’s hall, Thomas Street, Wexford, 8 p.m. nightly, admission €10. Looking forward to seeing you all there for our pre-festival performances and supporting us before we commence our 2017 drama circuit journey.

70TH BIRTHDAY

Congratulations to Willie Stafford, Ballyhealy, Kilmore, who celebrated his 70th birthday with a party at Meylers, Tacumshane which was attended by his family and friends. at 8.30 p.m. Next jackpot €7,700.

Congratulations to David and Stephen O Keeffe who were on the St. Peter’s football team who won the Leinster Senior A football final in Portlaoise on Friday, well done lads.

COISTE NA NOG

There is an underage registration night this Tuesday, January 31, from 6.30 p.m. to 7.15 p.m. in the clubhouse bar. Please note that all players must be registered before playing for insurance purposes.

Well done to the minor football team who had a win against Mougeen Gaels on Sunday in Fethard.

TAGHMON NS ENROLMENTS

St Fintan’s NS Taghmon are now taking enrolments for children starting in the school this coming September. You can call into the school or phone us at 053 9134219 for an enrolment form.

COMMUNITY GAMES

The County Community Games Swimming Competition will take place on Wednesday, February 22, at 5 p.m. at the Waterfront Swimming Pool in Enniscorthy. If your child is living in the Taghmon Community Games area and is interested in competing in under-eight, under-10, under-12, under-14 or under-16 categories, please text one of the numbers below by February 1, 2017.

The Taghmon Area Community Games Art and Handwriting Competitions will take place on February 18 in the GAA Complex in Taghmon at 3 p.m. A €2 charge per child (maximum five euro per family) will apply. Paper will be provided. Just bring along your pencils, colouring or even collage materials to create your own work of art.

The age categories for art are under-8, under-10, under-12, under-14 and under-16. Art theme: Any Community Games Activity. The Handwriting categories are under-10 and under-12.

Works of art and Handwriting will not be judged on the day. Those children placed first, second and third will be notified and can go on to represent the Taghmon Area at the County Final on March 11, in Castlebridge.

The County Community Games table quiz will take place on Thursday, March 2, in the Ferrycarrig Hotel Wexford. Entrants must be under-14. If anybody is interested in taking part in this event, please text one of the numbers below in order to make up teams. The winning team will go through to the Community Games National Festival in Dublin in May 2017.

If there are any other adults in the area who wish to volunteer to manage a Community Games event/team e.g. soccer, choir, drama, handball, please make contact on one of the numbers below as soon as possible.

Children, who live in the Taghmon Community Games area, who are aged over 6 and under-16 at the time of August 1, are eligible to enter area Community Games competitions.

If you wish to enquire about your child’s eligibility or your child’s age category in advance, please text us at 083 3319845 or 086-8494309.