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ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
Preparations are under way for this year’s parade in Carrig-on-Bannow which will take place on March 17 at 2 p.m. in the village. All groups are invited to take part, whether walking or on floats. For further information or to sign up, please contact Greg (086 8174231), or Catherine (087 2917849).
DANCING
Dancing continues every Thursday night in Tír na nÓg with music by Fingers and Strings on Thursday the 16th, Jimmy Barnwell Thursday the 23rd, and to celebrate our third anniversary we have the Wicklow Man and the Drinagh Mummers on Thursday the 30th. All welcome to come along and have a great night of dancing.
TALENT BY THE SEA
Date for your diary – A talent competition will be held in the Atlantic Bar, Cullenstown over the August Bank holiday weekend. Watch this space.
SAD PASSING
Deepest sympathy to the Walsh/Lambert family Graigue Hill on the death of their sister Chrissie Winters (née Walsh) who sadly passed away on Wednesday, March 1, Chrissie is survived by her daughters Kay, Myra, Aileen sons JJ and Liam, sisters Maudi, Alice, Kitty, and Hannah, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Chrissie was removed from her home on Thursday at 7 p.m. to St Fintan’s church Taghmon and funeral Mass was Friday at 11 a.m. with burial afterwards in St Fintan’s cemetery with her husband William, who predeceased her. May she rest in peace.
GAA CLUB NOTES
No winner in the lotto draws last week. Numbers were 7, 14, 17 and 29. Well done to Brian Wallace, who matched three numbers. Jackpot for the next draw will be €8,600.
The Ladies’ Football Club have organised a day on the door in Wallace’s on Saturday, March 18,. Anyone with an hour to spare to give a hand please contact Pam 085 7396614.
The Intermediate Football team had a good start to their league with a win over St James. They travel to Gusserane this Saturday for round 2 for a 2 p.m. throw in. The junior football squad had a walkover from Starlight’s this Sunday they will take on St Joseph’s in Grantstown starting at 4.30.
The Junior Hurlers took a walkover from Our Ladies Island on Saturday last. So all teams have gained points at the start of their Leagues.
The Ladies’ Football team will start off their league with a match away to Cushinstown this St Patrick’s Day at 10 o clock. Good luck ladies.
Well done to everyone who participated in the recent Scor competition and progressed to the next one.
Remember that the deadline for paying your membership is March 31.
All details of fixtures and venues can be seen on our Facebook page and Twitter account.
Have a lovely St Patrick’s Day everyone.
CORACH NEWS
A-team were away to our neighbours St Leonards, we started well today were well on top for the first 15 minutes or so without creating any good chances, on 20 minutes we gave away a free 25 yards out which Darren tipped over the crossbar. Five minutes later a good ball up the line from Adam found mark but his first touch was a bit heavy and the chance was gone.
Just after the half hour Barry brought a good save out of the keeper with a shot from the edge of the box and it stayed scoreless till the break. We came out in the second half with that same intensity as the first half and on 53 minutes we got the breakthrough when following a good move MJ was taken down on the edge of the left hand side of the box and from the resulting free Aaron found Gareth and he sent a rasping 20 yard shot to the back of the net for a deserving 1-0 lead.
The Leonards attack were trying to hit us on the counter but we were coping well with it and were unfortunate not to add to our score following some promising attacks of our own. On 78 we got our second when Richie sent in a corner that was left by MJ at the near post and slotted home by Gareth for his second also. We saw out the rest of the game fairly comfortably and got a vital three points in our promotion push. Excellent performance today from all the lads.
Congratulations to Phillie Daly, Coolhull, who picks up this week’s Corach Ramblers splitthe-pot worth a brilliant €710. The winning ticket was drawn by Mossie Doyle. Thanks a million to everyone for your continued support...
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
Upcoming Events in Grantstown Day-care Centre: Tuesday, March 14 – Bring a Friend for Free Day or Make a Friend in Grantstown. Why not pop in for some fun and activities. We have entertainment by the Mummers in the afternoon, a great show for all.
Wednesday, March 15 – Pongo and games in the morning, Sonas in the afternoon. Thursday, March 16 – Pongo and cards in the morning, music by the Two Paddies in the afternoon. Monday, March 20 – Exercises, Cards Games and art and crafts in the morning, Pongo in the afternoon.
TG4 visit – We had a lovely visit from TG4 on Tuesday. They recorded some of our daily activities in the centre. Watch out for us on the television at seven o clock on Sunday, March 19. Big Thank you to Caroline Byrne, who organised this event.
WALKING CLUB
Would you like to meet other locals in the community and enjoy a walk with the brighter evenings? We are starting our walking club back up every evening at 5 p.m. We meet at the GAA Park.
PIRATES OF PENZANCE
The Pirates of Penzance will be staged in Carrig-on-Bannow Community Centre by the Little Sea Musical Society and the KSM Concert Orchestra on March 22, 23 and 24. Allocated Seating – Tickets €12. Contact Box Office at 051 560849 or 087 6356085.
OPEN WATER SWIMMING
If you are a competent swimmer and want to get fit, be social and swim safely in the waters of our beautiful coastal beaches, newly formed Slade Swimming Club are having an open night this Thursday, March 16, in Neville’s Pub at 8 p.m.
If interested, please come along to hear our plans for the upcoming season, or just contact Una 087 9425680 or Grainne 087 9111498 for membership details. Over-18s only
SLIM DOWN/SHAPE UP
The final weigh-in for the fitness and wellbeing programme is on Tuesday, March 14, at 7.30 p.m. in Ballymitty NS Well done to all who took part and to all the people who volunteered in helping with the programme – parents’ council, weigh-in experts and all the people who did class and activities.
BALLYMITTY NS
We look forward to seeing you all for the school Social Event and Fashion show on Thursday, March 16, at 7.30 p.m. in the Oak Tree Tavern.
Service of Light for Confirmation classes – The pupils of fifth and sixth class will have their service of Light during Sunday mass at 10.15 a.m. on Sunday, March 26, in St Peter’s Church, Ballymitty.
St Joseph’s NS will march in the St Patrick’s Day parade this year so we ask you all to come along and join us in Carrig on March 17 for 2 p.m.