Crossabeg Ballymore & Mayglass

ASH WEDNESDAY

Wednesday, March 1, is Ash Wednesday. Blessed Ashes will be distributed at 8 a.m. in Crossabeg church and again after the 9.30 a.m. Mass as well as at 6.30 p.m. in the evening. The sick will be visited with ashes on Wednesday around midday.

CHURCH NEWS

Friday next is the first Friday of the month and the sick and housebound of the parish will be visited at the usual times. Trócaire boxes for Lent are now available at the back of the church. Adoration every Monday from 1 p.m. to 7.20 p.m. with Mass at 7.30 p.m. Adoration then continues till 9 p.m.

JOINT FUNDRAISER

Oylegate-Glenbrien camogie club in conjunction with the hurling club will host a 10km and 5km timed run/walk on Sunday, March 5, starting at 10.30 a.m. from the pitch in Oylegate. Registration for the 10k can be found on runireland.com. Registration for the 5k will be taken on the day. You can also register for the 10k on the day. Families and serious runners are all welcome.

The club will also host a breakfast day on Saturday, March 18 in the community centre, Oylegate, to raise money for the upcoming Féile.

COMMUNITY GAMES

Congratulations to Lauren Kehoe from Crossabeg, who won the gold medal in the under-eight Freestyle event at the county swimming finals held in Enniscorthy on Wednesday evening of last week. Lauren will now go forward to represent her area at the national finals in Abbotstown, Co. Dublin, on Saturday, May 6, A reminder that the under-14 table quiz takes place in the Ferrycarrig hotel on Thursday, March 2, registration is at 6.30 p.m. and the competition begins at 7 p.m. €10 for a team of four players and two subs. Contact Anne at 086 1980775 if you have a team. Information on the local games can be found on the Castlebridge-Crossabeg Community Games website. You can also contact Michelle at 086 0605022 for further information. Anyone interested in competing in the under-12 or under-14 cross-country relays should contact Anne by the end of the week. Entries for the boys’ and girls’ under-16 marathon are also being taken. Both of these events at national level will be held in Abbotstown, Co. Dublin, on Sunday, May 6

GAA NEWS

The club lotto can now be played online at klubfunder.com/

Clubs/Crossabeg_Ballymurn_ Gaa_Club/lotto. Last week’s lotto numbers were 6, 11, 15 and 23. There was no jackpot winner and match-three winners were John Jordan and Patricia Murphy. This week’s lotto stands at €7,000.

The minor footballers beat the Shamrocks last Sunday. They will play Ferns away next Sunday at 11 a.m., while the intermediate footballers will play the first round of the league at home to Kilmore on Saturday next, March 4, at 3.30 p.m. Adult membership fees for 2017 are due, €120 for players, €60 for students and €50 for non-playing members, due now.

BIRTHDAY BOY

Congratulations to James, eldest son of John and Mary Quinn, Newcastle Upper, Crossabeg, who celebrated his 18th birthday surrounded by his family and friends at a party in Foley’s pub on Friday night of last week.

STORYTELLING

The next session of storytelling at Kyle Forge takes place on Sunday, March 5, with proceedings getting under way at 8 p.m. Refreshments are also served. All are most welcome.

55+ CLUB

The local 55+ club will reopen on Tuesday, March 7, Members meet at Kyle Forge from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and would welcome new members.

GAA LOTTO

The St Fintan’s GAA lotto now stands at €5,400 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 2, 7, 26 and 29. Many thanks for your continued support.

FOREVER FIT

Wexford Hi energy Dancefit. Classes in Ballycogley Monday and Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Plus ‘Forever Active 55s+’ 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. Call Amanda Burke.

MEMBERSHIP

St Fintan’s club membership for non-players is due before March 31. This year all members paid up before that date will receive a GAA membership card which will give them access to a rewards programme and retail discounts. Members who sign up after the deadline will not have entitlement to a membership card. There will be a club registration day in March (details confirmed next week) or payment can be made by direct contact with club secretary.

BALLYCOGLEY PLAYERS

The director, cast and crew of this year’s full length play ‘Lay Me Down Softly’ by Billy Roche would like to say a big thank you to the audiences who came to support us recently for our pre-festival nights in St Michael’s Hall. We hope you all enjoyed the performance. We took part in our first festival last Friday night in Rush, Co. Dublin. Remaining festivals are as follows: Tuesday, February 28, Kilmuckridge, Thursday, March 2, Wexford (Dun Mhuire), Friday, March 3, Roscommon, Monday, March 20, Holycross, Tipperary, Tuesday, March 21, Shercock, Co. Cavan, and the last festival is on Thursday, March 30, in New Ross. We are also staging two more non-festival dates: Sunday, March 12, in Fethard and Saturday, March 18, in St Martin’s GAA Complex, Piercestown. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates on our 2017 festival circuit journey.

DRAMA FESTIVAL

Ballycogley Players have the honour of opening this year’s Wexford drama festival on Thursday, March 2, in Dun Mhuire at 8 p.m. The festival runs from March 2 to March 10 excluding Sunday (bingo) and has a great line-up of plays with something for everyone. Tickets can be booked through Wexford Arts Centre or are available at the door. Patron’s tickets €60, nightly tickets €12, concession €10. Cat Hogan is delighted to officially open the festival on Thursday night.

RUN A MUCK

Fourteen members of St Fintan’s ladies are taking part in the Run a Muck challenge on March 11, much-needed funds raised from this will contribute to the start of our football season and general running of the club. We will have a sponsorship card at registration morning and any donations will be greatly appreciated.

TOMHAGGARD SOCIAL CENTRE

Activities Monday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Women’s Shed 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Yoga Tuesday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Art, Wednesday 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Scouts. Thursday 10.30 a.m. to midday Tai Chi. Reading Room open to public when centre in use. Walking group in Johnstown Castle Sundays 10 a.m. to walk the park run course followed by a cuppa in cafe.

RUN/WALK

Unfortunately due to the inclement weather the St Fintan’s 3K/5K run/walk was cancelled and a new date will be communicated in due course.

FERNS DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE

The 49th pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place between May 17 and May 22 this year. It will be led by Bishop Denis Brennan. Price from €699. Contact O’Learys Travel Agency for all bookings and payments 053 9233178.

BEREAVEMENT

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the late Tom Hore, 23 Devereux Villas, Wexford, and formerly of Randalstown, Mayglass, who sadly died during the recent past. May he rest in peace.

GIRLS UNDERAGE

The St Fintan’s under-12 girls will train on Monday evenings from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Rosslare Strand on the astroturf. Players are asked to bring €2, runners and a gum shield. New players are more than welcome.

BENEMERENTI MEDALS

There was great anticipation and excitment in BallymoreMayglass parish last Saturday night as Bishop Denis Brennan, Bishop of Ferns, honoured us by his presence at Mass and presentation of Benemerenti medals and scrolls to four very worthy recipients, Florence Keating, Eleanor Quilty, Anne Mullins and Fintan Murphy. The church was full to capacity with family, neighbours and friends as they heard Bishop Brennan outline the achievements of the four beneficiaries. The parish priest Fr Murty Byrne also spoke in glowing terms about the long service and commitment to the local church by the recipients. The recipients would like to thank most sincerely Pope Francis, Bishop Denis Brennan, Fr Byrne, Mayglass choir and Mary Fenlon MC for her opening remarks welcoming the attendence to the Mass and the presentation. Finally a big thank you to Aoife, Michael and the staff at the Danby Lodge Hotel for their wonderful welcome and refreshments served to all after the ceremony.

SPRING FAIR AND WELLNESS DAY

The parents’ association of St Fintan’s National School, Mayglass, are hosting a spring fair and wellness day on Sunday, March 12, in Danby Lodge Hotel from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entry €5. A wide range of holistic therapies available such as massage, reiki, reflexology and healing. All treatments €10. For a full list of therapies check out our Facebook page. There will also be a great selection of craft stalls. All proceeds raised going towards the development of the school. Tickets are on sale from parents’ association members, Mayglass school and on the day.