Ballymore-Mayglass

GAA LOTTO

The St Fintan’s GAA lotto now stands at €5,500 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 Oisin Lyons and Catherine Pettit shared in this prize with the following numbers drawn were 1, 8, 18 and 27. Many thanks for your continued support.

ALL BLACKS AFC

Reminder: the FAI Camp at All Blacks AFC, Casey Park from July 24 to July 28 is now open for booking. Book now on summersoccerschools.ie.

Congratulations to this week’s winner of our split-the-pot draw prize No 18 in 2017. Charlie O’Connor scooped the winning prize of €362 in the Bargy Bar, Bridgetown on Monday, May 15. Many thanks for the hospitality on the night. Thank you to all our selling agents and our draw entrants in your continued support weekly. All proceeds going forward to our Development Plan for All Blacks AFC Casey Park.

A fantastic day was had at the Wexford Slaney Cup Competition for under-14 girls in All Blacks AFC, Casey Park. Well done to all the teams and their coaches in a great two-day tournament. Thank you to Dara Ward and parents of our under-14s who provided refreshments and support to Wexford Schoolgirls league on the day. Congratulations to Wexford, who lifted the prized cup. Best of luck in your adventure for the next stage to Limerick.

The under-13s boys clinched the Division 1 League title on Wednesday evening with a 1-0 win over a excellent Wexford Celtic team. This game with both teams playing excellent football was always going to be tight and so it turned out to be. It began with Lee Kelly mading a superb save from Eoin O’Lionáin. The lads always looked dangerous with Ben Rossiter and Tadgh McDonald and Luc Farrell coming close. The goal arrived with 10 minutes remaining when Evan Cullen found Tadgh McDonald and he flicked it into the path of Ben Rossitter and he made no mistake with a left foot finish. Cheers rang out from the Blacks. From there on the lads defending was excellent but Celtic did have one last chance with a Jack Dempsey shot, which again ended with another superb save from Lee.

All the boys were excellent on the night with Conor Swan was outstanding in defence, Ben Rossitter up front was excellent but the MOTM goes to Lee Kelly, whose performance was excellent all night. So the three points gave the boys the league title.

SKA FESTIVAL

Ballycogley is the place to be on Sunday, June 4, and Monday, June 5, when the annual Ska fest will be held. Gates will open at 4 p.m. with parking provided. Tickets costing €20 are available from South East Radio, Trax music store and the Halfway House Ballycogley. A host of good bands will provide the music.

ST FINTAN’S LADIES

Well done to the under-10 green team who took to the field recently at home against neighbours St Martin’s and putting in a strong performance and battled hard throughout with some great scores taken, well done to all girls involved.

GAA STEWARDING

Do you wish to be a steward for Innovate Wexford Park? With some big games hopefully to come this summer this is your chance. Official steward training (very easy), an official steward card and guaranteed to see any game you steward. Please private message the clubs Facebook page or contact club secretary to book your steward training place.

GROTTO MASS

To honour Our Lady in the month of May, Mass will take place in Ballycogley Grotto at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, weather permitting. The Ballymore-Mayglass Choir will be present to add to the celebration. This has become a wonderful community celebration of faith, so please join us, all are welcome. Please note that this is a change of date.

JAMIE CODD

In his quest to retain his point to point riders title Mayglass man Jamie Codd closed the gap on current leader Barry O’Neill when he rode four winners at Bartlemy Co. Cork while O’Neill failed to ride a winner on Sunday week last. With the season to end on June 5 this leaves Jamie six behind 59-53 with just six meetings left.

SHEANA GHAEL

The St Fintan’s GAA Club once again supported the Sheana Ghael golf fundraiser which was held at Enniscorthy golf club over two days during the past week. A team of Michael O’Brien, Pat Rossitter, Billy Moore and Paddy McGuire walked the fairways and returned a respectable score with Billys putter particulary ‘HOT’.

LITTLE JOBS/INSULATION

Aidan Power from WLD will be visiting Tomhaggard Women’s Shed on Monday, May 29, at 11 a.m. to outline details of Little Jobs and Keep Warm projects which are available for residents in our community. So why not come along and see what services are available and if you qualify. Refreshments served.

TOMHAGGARD FUN RUN

Tomhaggard social centre’s annual 5k Walk/Run will take place on Sunday, July 2, at 11 a.m. This is a fantastic family occasion and we hope to see plenty of runners and walkers enjoying the fun. Refreshments served. For details or to book a place contact Eimear at 086 1946311. The annual Tractor Run will also take place in July.

CENTRE ACTIVITIES

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. Reading Room open to public when centre in use.

BANNOW SHOW DATE

The Bannow and Rathangan Show takes place at Killag Duncormick on Thursday, July 13, schedules will be out shortly, more details next week.