BallymoreMayglass

GAA LOTTO

The St Fintan’s GAA lotto now stands at €4,300 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 €200 up for grabs each week and Darren Murphy shared in this prize with the following numbers drawn were 1, 5, 17 and 19. 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. Plus ‘Forever Active 55’s +’ Mondays at 11.30 a.m. Call Amanda Burke. Forever Fit Wexford 087 9713339. Beginners and all levels welcome – see alwaysandforeverfit.com.

ALL BLACKS AFC

The under-10 girls rounded off the season with six wins from six games in a home fixture beating visitors Ferns on a 2-1 score line, with the goals coming from Rebecca Cloney and Ava Hendrick. A BIG well done to all 15 girls involved, it is a great achievement. A big thanks to all who came out to cheer on the girls and watch as they received their Division 1 winners shield.

ASK CAMPAIGN

Well done to all the boys and girls of St Peter’s and Presentation convent who took part in Guinness Book of Records attempt for the most people to form a question mark in Wexford park in conjunction with the ASK Campaign. Thanks to South East Radio, Michael Sinnott and Alan Corcoran for covering the event, Margaret Doyle, Lee Chin. Emer Coleman, Nicole Hillis, who organised the event with St Peter’s, David Minogue WCC, Sharan Pettit, Cllr Willie Fitzharris from the ASK committee and everybody else who were involved. A big thanks to everyone.

POINT TO POINT

Mayglass man Jamie Codd is certainly putting up the miles in his quest to land his third national point to point riders championship. Jamie worked hard to see off Barry O’Neill last year and he must see off O’Neill again this year if he is to remain champion. Jamie rode five winners over the previous weekend to leave him just four behind Barry with Derek O’Connor just another four back in third place. We wish them all an injury free season and may the best man win.

Congratulations to Jamie on his second place finish in the Aintree grand national on Cause of Causes on Saturday last.

MODEL COUNTY DRAW

It’s that time of year again when members of the St Fintan’s GAA Club will be calling to houses in the parish with model county draw tickets.In a year when the club is seeking to carry out development work at the club grounds in Ballymore these tickets are a fundamental fundraiser and have great potential to generate significant funds for the club.

The draw consists of three monthly draws which will be held on the last Wednesday of April, May and June. There are 50 prizes each month with a car as first prize and other prizes include a €2,000 Pettits super value voucher, a Joyces Wexford voucher, Monart Spa voucher, €300 home heating oil voucher, GAA season tickets and many cash prizes.

Tickets costing €50 and may be paid in a single payment or three payments of €20, €20 and €10. We once again ask for your support.

UNDERAGE LADIES GAA

During the recent past twentyone members of the under-14 panel travelled to Bunclody to take part in Féile 2017. We were drawn in a tough group containing a number of first div. teams. On a lovely sunny day all players got a chance to show their skills. Good fun and good experience for all players. Our thanks to all our travelling supporters. Well done to our Co Board for a well organised competition and to Bunclody GAA for use of their premises. Results: Fintans 1-3 Clon/vols 2-0, Fintans 1-1 Crossabeg-Ballymurn 4-5, Fintans 1-1 Bunclody 1-1. Fintans 1-2Shelmaliers 3-3.

The minor team travelled to St Anne’s and won the toss and played with a very strong wind they went in at half time 3-5 to one point, St Anne’s had the advantage of the wind for the second half and scored 3-4 the girls fought hard against the wind and scored five points the girls gave it everything and showed great team work, well done girls. The final score St Fintan’s 3-10, St Anne’s 3-5. Next Game is in Ballymore Tuesday the 11th at 7 p.m.

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

The 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/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 will perform their award winning production of the Billy Roche penned play ‘ Lay Me Down Softly’ for one last time in the Dun Mhuire Wexford on Friday, April 14, at 8.30 p.m. Admission €10 at the door on the night. Hope to see you all there.

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.

DIGITAL SKILLS

Are you interested in doing a five-week course in Tomhaggard social centre starting later in April? It is aimed at people with very little experience accessing/using computers and online services.

Now that WiFi has been installed in the Social Centre we are in a position to offer this course in conjunction with CTEC Wexford. You can bring your own laptop or a limited number can be provided. Content includes Introduction to internet, it’s Safety and Security, email, Social Media, Online Banking incl security, Government Services (pay Car Tax etc), Online Shopping etc. For more details contact Mary at 085 7768638.

WOMEN’S SHED

Tomhaggard Women’s Shed are going to Mount Usher Gardens and Avoca Handweavers on Tuesday, April 18. It involves free guided tour of Avoca Handweavers and visit to Mount Usher Gardens. We have arranged subsidised bus from Link and there are a number of spaces available to anyone interested in going on the outing. Cost bus €5, Mt Usher Gardens €6.50 (Group rate), own coffee/lunch etc. Bus leaves Tomhaggard social centre 9 a.m. return 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Contact Pat 089 49121516 before Wednesday the 12th to book a place.

TOMHAGGARD CENTRE

Tomhaggard Social Centre Activities: Monday – Women’s Shed 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Yoga. Tuesday – Art 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday – 7-8.30 and Saturday 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Scouts.

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.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Stations of the Cross will be held at 7.30 p.m. on Good Friday in Mayglass Church. A selection of Passion Hymns will be provided by Neil Foley between stations. This is an excellent way to finish our solemn Lenten preparation before the celebration of Easter. contact Rathangan Parish Hall at 051 563039 between 9.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. or leave a message. Also you can email your notice to rathanganhall@gmail. com. At the latest all notes must be received by 10 a.m. on Friday morning.

COMMUNITY LOTTO

There was no winner of last week’s jackpot of €4.100. The winning numbers were 1, 5, 17 and 19. Congratulations to the seven match-three winners who each received €29. The matchthree winners were Tomas Cullen, Kevin Murphy, Seán Carthy, Darren Murphy, Peter Bennett, WM Redmond and Macaela Kenny. The next lotto draw will be held on Tuesday, April 11, and the jackpot now stands at €4.300.

PRESCHOOL/MONTESSORI

Enrolment has now started in Little Breeches for September 2017. Little Breeches caters for children aged between 2.5 and six years and offers morning and afternoon sessions. Limited places are available. Contact Sinéad for more information or to book your place, by phone at 087 9852960 or by email sineadwhite119@gmail.com.

TABLE QUIZ

St Anne’s Ladies camogie club and St Anne’s Coiste na nÓg Club will jointly host a children v’s Adults table quiz on Wednesday, April 12, in Rathangan Bar at 8.30 p.m. The table quiz is open to all Players on the Féile Squads and Older including Parents/ Guardians and Members of the community. Your support will be greatly appreciated. Prizes for the winning Children’s Table and Adult Table. Tables of four are €20 and there will be a raffle on the night.

CLEARIESTOWN CEMETERY

Cleariestown Cemetery Committee wish to ballot the community on proposed changes to the layout of the graveyard plan in the new section, going forward, as follows.

Each grave would have its own headstone, one row would have the headstones at the top of the grave and the other would have it at the foot of the grave so the headstones would be back to back in the centre. As it is now we have a path, headstone, grave, headstone, grave and path, the new way would be path, grave, headstone, headstone, grave and path therefore making our paths wider for wheelchairs, funerals etc.

Ballot papers will be handed out at mass at a date to be confirmed in due course.

FASTNET ROVERS FC

A FAI summer Soccer Camp will be held at Fastnet Rovers on w/c August 7. To book a place at the camp go to summersoccerschools.ie.

Congratulations to our Women’s team who secured promotion from their Division. Well done, girls.

ST ANNE’S WALKATHON

Mark in the calendar folks, because St Anne’s GAA Club are holding their very own 24-hour ‘Walkathon’, including a Monster Auction and Entertainment Evening on the August Bank Holiday Weekend 2017. The club aim to hold its largest fundraiser in a number of years to complete the club Development Project of the Hurling Wall, Ball Alley and Driveway.

The St Anne’s GAA Walkathon Launch Night will be held in the Rathangan Bar on Friday, April 28, at 9 p.m. where all the details will be outlined. This invitation is extended out to all the community, young and old, male and female to attend the launch night in order to find out all that you need to know about the club Development and the 24-hour ‘Walkathon’ Fundraiser.

ST ANNE’S GAA

St Anne’s gear is now available for the 2017 Season – Call or text Ann 087 2076869 or email stannesshop@gmail.com.