BallymoreMayglass
GAA LOTTO
The St Fintan’s GAA lotto now stands at €4,100 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 Adrian Murphy, Mairead Lambert, Katrina Parrock shared in this prize with the following numbers drawn were 4, 10, 24 and 30. Many thanks for your continued support.
SCOUTS
Wexford Sub Aqua Club have organised a beach clean-up on Saturday, April 8, in Kilmore Quay at 10 a.m. The scouts will be joining other groups in this important environmental event and would love to see parents and family members join in the fun.
TOMHAGGARD CENTRE
Tai Chi – Next session starts Thursday, April 20, from 10.30 a.m. to midday. Cost €30. Contact Mary 085 7768638 to book a place or more details.
ALL BLACKS AFC
The men’s side joined Rosslare Rangers at the top of the div.4 league table by proving much too strong for a Moyne Rangers side winning 6-0 thanks to goals from John Codd (2), Mark Goldsmith (2) with Peter Goldsmith and Shane Sinnott also getting on the scoresheet.
In div.1 of the ladies league the All Blacks took on Bree Utd in a home fixture but came out on the wrong end of a 2-0 scoreline.
A big well done to the under-10 girls making it five wins out of five and clinching the under-10 Division 1 League title at home over the weekend by beating Tombrack 2-0. The goals came from Jolie Rankin and Ava Hendrick. It was a great team performance by all 14 girls involved today. Super proud of this great bunch of girls who are a credit to their families and club. The girls will receive their plaque next Saturday following the last game of the season at home v Ferns.
All Blacks AFC over-35s league team kickoff Wednesday, April 5, training/meeting at 7.30 p.m. Casey Park. Anyone interested please attend. First round league competition commences May 12, 2017. Best wishes, looking forward to seeing you all.
ST FINTAN’S GAA
Two members of the St Fintan’s GAA Club were members on the Wexford senior football team that suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Westmeath in Innovate Wexford Park during the recent past. Joey Wadding and Donal Shanley were members of an understrenght Wexford side with team manager Séamus McEnaney giving all fringe players a run out. Jim Rossitter is still suffering from a hamstring injury but the boys hope to be members of a much stronger team when it takes on the same opponents in the div.4 league final in Croke Park on Saturday, April 8,
The minor football team of St Fintan’s/Our Ladys island defeated Oylegate-Glenbrien 4-8 to 3-9 in the Wexford People minor football Roinn one B championship during the recent past following on the minor hurling teams fine victory over Kilross Gaels the previous week.
PARISH COUNCIL AGM
The Ballymore-Mayglass parish council will hold its AGM on Wednesday, April 5, in the Scout Hall, Ballymore at 8.30 p.m. It is 25 years since the parish council was set up and many of the current members have served on it from the start. It would be great to get some new members. We are looking forward to a good attendance.
EASTER CAMP
An Easter camp will be held at St Fintan’s National School on April 11, 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily and it will be hosted by Nicholas Nest. The activities will be fun and games, art and craft, Boot camp, yoga, Science and Baking. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment, contact Nichola at 089 4145680.
FUN RUN
Mayglass four mile fun run will take place on May 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with St Fintan’s National School the venue. The run is organised by St Fintan’s National School parents’ association.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
The following are the times of Easter weeks cermonies: Holy Thursday mass of the Lords Supper in Ballymore at 7.30 p.m. Good Friday: Celebration of the Lords Passion in Ballymore at 3 p.m. and Stations of the Cross in Mayglass at 7.30 p.m. Holy Saturday: Easter vigil in Mayglass at 8 p.m. Easter Day in Ballymore at 10 a.m. Confessions Holy Thursday after mass, Good Friday after the Lords Passion and Holy Saturday 11 a.m. to midday or upon your request.
BALLYCOGLEY PLAYERS
The Ballycogley Players drama group brought the curtain down on its season of competitive drama by sweeping the boards at the recent New Ross drama festival.
Following a number of second place finishes at other qualifying festivals around the country the Billy Roche penned ‘Lay Me Down Softly’ took the spoils and its director Breda Hayes was rewarded for her hard work by taking the best directors award. Cast member Chris Maddock received an nomination for a best actors award an award won by Paddy McGuire,
Trish Boyce was rewarded by taking the best actress award in a supporting role and the group also received an award for the best set. Though missing out by the narrowest of margins in its quest to qualify for the all-Ireland Final the group is pleased with its productions of the play and would like to sincerely thank playwright Billy Roche for trusting them to take his play on its maiden voyage on the festival circuit.
The group will give its loyal supporters one more chance to see its production of Lay Me Down Softly by staging a performance in the Dun Mhuire Wexford on Friday, April 14, at 8.30 p.m. Admission €10.
WAY OF THE CROSS
Parishioners are invited to join together in carrying the Parish Cross on Good Friday. The cross will be carried from Ballycogley Grotto at 2.15 p.m. on Good Friday and arriving at Ballymore Church for the celebration of the Passion Ceremony at 3 p.m. Lifts will be arranged to bring people back to Ballycogley afterwards. Please join us in this community celebration of Faith. spring clothes collection on Saturday, April 8, 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 Unfortunately we cannot except duvets or pillows.
BIG BEACH CLEAN
There is a Big Beach Clean at Kilmore Quay on April 8, Meet at the Wexford Sub Aqua Clubhouse at 10 a.m., Gloves and bags provided. Refreshments served. All very welcome.
ROOM TO WRITE
Linked to Write By the Sea festival, room to Write takes place in the Stella Maris Centre, Kilmore Quay on Saturday, April 8, and provides opportunities to writers to write, to consult writing resources, to read, to connect with other writers in a friendly, congenial atmosphere with free wifi access. Whether you are a beginner or an established writer you will enjoy Why not join us? Cost €5, light refreshments supplied. We look forward to seeing you there.
CATCH 2017
Catch 2017 is an exhibit of 20 contemporary artists which takes form April 10 to April 22nd at the Stella Maris Centre in Kilmore Quay. Official opening on Thursday the 13th at 8 p.m. Open Mon-Fri 9: 30-2 p.m., Sat 9: 0012: 00, Sun 9-12: 30. Enquiries 085 1561590.
SCOUTS
Wexford Sub Aqua Club have organised a beach clean-up on Saturday, April 8, in Kilmore Quay at 10 a.m. The scouts will be joining other groups in this important environmental event and would love to see parents and family members join in the fun.
TOMHAGGARD CENTRE
Tai Chi – Next session starts Thursday, April 20, from 10.30 a.m. to midday. Cost €30. Contact Mary 085 7768638 to book a place or more details.
DRAMA
The Ballycogley Players drama group brought the curtain down on its season of competitive drama by sweeping the boards at the recent New Ross drama festival. Following a number of second place finishes at other qualifying festivals around the country the Billy Roche penned ‘Lay Me Down Softly’ took the spoils and its director Breda Hayes was rewarded for her hard work by taking the best directors award. Cast member Chris Maddock received an nomination for a best actors award an award won by Paddy McGuire,
Trish Boyce was rewarded by taking the best actress award in a supporting role and the group also received an award for the best set. Though missing out by the narrowest of margins in its quest to qualify for the all-Ireland Final the group is pleased with its productions of the play and would like to sincerely thank playwright Billy Roche for trusting them to take his play on its maiden voyage on the festival circuit.
The group will give its loyal supporters one more chance to see its production of Lay Me Down Softly by staging a performance in the Dun Mhuire Wexford on Friday, April 14, at 8.30 p.m. Admission €10.
DEATH
The death of the very popualar Ballyhealy man Mick Reville took place last week after a short illness. Mick was known far and near and sincere sympathy go out to his mother Biddy, sister Bridgie, relatives family and friends on their great loss. Tea, coffee cakes served at the interval, all welcome, no charge for this community night.
OLI SEA SCOUTS
Our Lady’s Island Sea Scouts are looking for adult leaders to help set up a New Scout Troop in the Island. There will be a meeting in the community centre Tuesday, April 11, at 7.30 p.m. with representatives from Scouting Ireland. No experience needed full free training will be given to all leaders. We will be having a registration evening for children after leader training is completed. This group is open to all (male and female) in our community.
This is a great opportunity to get kids involved in boating, camping, hiking, outdoor activities, camp fires and day trips. Scouting Ireland is one of the biggest youth led organisations in the country with over 50,000 members. For more information please contact Emmet 087 7432800.
BOOK OF CONDOLENCES
Rosslare/Carnsore Coastguard have launched book of condolences for the Crew of Rescue 116 and its available in O’Doherty’s Supermarket at the moment.
GAA LOTTO
With no winner of last week’s jackpot, there is now €4,100 to be won. Last week’s numbers of 4, 10, 24 and 30 yielded no club match-three winners
COISTE CORNER
Our Minors travelled to New Ross last Sunday morning where they met a strong Geraldine O’Hanrahan Hurling team in what was to be the last game till June before the exam break begins, in which the New Ross team ran out comfortable winners in the end. Our Juveniles kick off their year with a footballing trip to Gusserane this coming Monday evening with a 6.45 p.m. throw in.
BINGO
Our Lady’s Island GAA weekly Bingo will commence in Butler’s from next Tuesday night, April 11, at 9.30 p.m. Get your bingo dabbers out, your eyes down and come along with the hope of winning the €250 jackpot.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Colm Lambert, Glaglig on winning €176 in last week’s split-the-pot draw. Draw takes place in the Community Hall on Sunday after Mass.
CAKE SALE
Our Lady’s Island GAA Club Fundraising committee will hold a Cake Sale after Easter Sunday Mass, April 16 in the club. All proceeds towards GAA club and pitch development. Please support. All donations of home-baking welcome.
BALLYCOGLEY PLAYERS
Ballycogley players present their multi-award winning production of ‘Lay Me Down Softly’ in Dun Mhuire, Wexford on Good Friday, April 14, at 8.30 p.m. After narrowly missing out on a place in this year’s all-Ireland Drama finals we take to the stage for one final time with this wonderful play by Wexford’s very own Billy Roche. Adm. €10.