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GAA LOTTO
The St Fintan’s GAA lotto now stands at €3,600 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 John Roche shared in this prize. Last week’s numbers were 5, 10, 28 and 32. Many thanks for your continued support.
FOREVER FIT
Hi energy Dancefit Classes are ongoing in Ballycogley Hall 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.
SPONSORED FOOTBALLS
Those shopping and spending €20 in Pettits SuperValu St Aidan’s can benefit the St Fintan’s GAA Club when they will be issued with a ticket which may be deposited in a box bearing the name St Fintan’s. This box is located near the exit door and when ticket numbers reach 500 each under-eight member of the club will be given a free football. So at no extra cost you will be supporting these young players.
WALKATHON
St Anne’s Rathangan GAA Club are delighted to make you aware of our upcoming fundraising Walkathon, including a 24hour walk, community auction and an evening of entertainment on the August Bank Holiday weekend. This fundraiser aims to fund the development of a new ball alley and hurling wall for the club.
To coincide with this, we are undertaking our very own ‘Dawn Walking Challenge’ to highlight mental health awareness and specifically support our local mental health awareness group ‘Ask.
Every GAA Club in Wexford is invited to send a minimum of one representative (or as many as you wish) in your club colours, to walk for one hour with us in the ‘Dawn Walking Challenge’ between 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Sunday morning, August 6 (Refreshments provided).
All proceeds raised during the Dawn Walk will go directly towards ASK to enable them to continue their tremendous work in the area of mental health awareness. The impact of 50 clubs across Wexford uniting together will send a very positive signal of their support to the wider community that we are now ready to tackle the issue of mental health head on.
ANNUAL PATRONS
The annual patron will take place on Thursday, August 10, in Ballymore cemetery at 7.30 p.m. and on Friday, August 11, in Mayglass cemetery at 7.30 p.m. Blessing of the graves will take place after Mass.
LEO CARTHY WEEKEND
The annual Leo Carthy Weekend opens on Saturday, August 5, with a Variety Concert in OLI Community Hall at 8 p.m. Performers on the night will include the Danescastle Music Group, Temple Michael Ceili Band, George Lawlor, Yvette Walsh, and comedy with the Ballycogley Players. Adm. €10 (OAPs €8)
Sunday, August 6, begins with a 6km Run. Registration from 11: 30 race start at 12: 30. €10 entry fee with complementary refreshments. Live free open air music on the open air stage in the village from 12 to 30 6: 00 with numerous well-known local artists. There is a Mumming Exhibition with the Drinagh Mummers at 3: 30 accompanied by the Legendary Theresa and the Stars.
There will be lots of entertainment for the kids (and big kids) with bouncy castles, and face painting, Football, darts, and milk-the-cow. Also crepes, tea and refreshments available on the day. This year we will also have a Sheep Race for the first time which promises to be great fun for all.
THANK YOU
Ber Kelly, Killinick would like to sincerely thank all those that supported her fundraising coffee day the proceeds from which are going towards the purchase of a Defibrillator for Killinick village. The amount raised was €1,200.
Paul McDonnell of the Merry Elf will hold a fundraising barbecue on Sunday, August 6, the proceeds from which will also go towards the purchase of the defibrillator. The event will ‘kick off’ at 6 p.m. and we once again ask for your support.
BEREAVEMENT
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Jack Pettit Rathmore Broadway, who sadly died during the past week. Jack was a great all round sportsman and will be sadly missed by all those in sport, his family and many friends. May he rest in peace.
ST FINTAN’S
The junior hurling championship game versus Cloughbawn and the minor hurling game versus Gusserane were both called off during the early part of last week due to the sad passing off Jack Pettit RIP and will be rearranged at a later date.
The Permanent TSB junior A hurling championship game versus Glynn-Barntown was played in Killurin on Saturday evening last and as a gesture of support the home team offered light refreshments to all following the game a gesture the St Fintan’s club appreciated very much.
SIGNAGE
Some of the new signage has been recently erected at Clubgrounds in Ballymore. More signs due to go up in the near future and some advertising spaces are still available for further information just ask any member of the club committee or make contact with club secretary Sharon Pettit. Many thanks to all the local businesses who have taken a space to date and remember to please support these local businesses.
LADIES UNDERAGE
Well done to the St Fintan’s under-16 team on its convincing win over Naomh Eanna in Ballymore, the girls started well and kept up the pressure all the way through the game with a great team performance, a big thanks to all the under-14s that played especially Sophie Power for doing such a great job in goal, final score St Fintan’s 2-14, Naomh Eanna 0-3.
The under-14 team played host to Blackwater in div2 Shield semi – final. With some players playing in new positions St Fintan’s started slowly and allowed Blackwater to establish a commanding lead by half time. The girls regrouped at half time and went out and played the second half with greater determination and delivered some great scores. Unfortunately they were unable to claw back the deficit.
We would like to thank all the players who made the effort to attend training during the season. To all mentors, Ger and Martin for their work and advice, and Nicky, who always gave a hand when called upon. Kellyann or Una were always available for dressing room duties. A thank you to St Fintan’s Ladies committee for their assistance, and not forgetting Sharon for making the pitch available for matches.
ALL BLACKS AFC
Congratulations to this week’s winner of our split-the-pot draw prize No 28 in 2017. Peter Lambert scooped the winning prize of €305 in Bridie’s Pub, Bridgetown on Monday, July 24,. Draw No. 29 took place in the Merry Elf Pub, Killinick on Monday, July 31. Great prize to be won. 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.
W and DSL under-12 open trials (players born 2006) will take place on Saturday and Saturday, August 5 and 12,2017. In order to facilitate trials all players details must be emailed in ASAP to wexetpu12@gmail.com. Emails must include players name, current club, playing experience and preferred playing position, date of birth, parent email and telephone contact number. Players registered will be advised directly by the squad management by email with allocated trial times, venue and details.
All Blacks AFC continued registration for 2017-2018 season will occur with our registrar Suzanne Foley telephone 086 3751704 in attendance at the club house at Casey Park, Tuesday night, August 1, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The club is seeking players to register under all grades. This is an absolute priority to fulfill team numbers. From August 1, any transferring player with the exception of senior men/women’s must provide club transfer forms and original birth certificates. All new members welcome.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Local girl Zara McGuire celebrated her 18th birthday with family and friends in the Merry Elf, Killinick during the past week. We would like to thank the staff of the Merry Elf for catering for the evening and to wish Zara a very happy birthday. two mosiacs that will be put in place in the Lagoon in Rosslare Harbour.
Bernie Mullen will attend the school in September over a number of hours and work with fifth and sixth classes to produce these mosiacs which will then be installed in the new picnic/ viewing area for the benefit of the small boat owners and locals.
LEO CARTHY WEEKEND
The annual Leo Carthy Weekend opens on Saturday, August 5, with a Variety Concert in OLI Community Hall at 8 p.m. Performers on the night will include the Danescastle Music Group, Temple Michael Ceili Band, George Lawlor, Yvette Walsh, and comedy with the Ballycogley Players. Adm. €10 (OAPs €8)
Sunday, August 6, begins with a 6km Run. Registration from 11: 30 race start at 12: 30. €10 entry fee with complementary refreshments. Live free open air music on the open air stage in the village from 12 to 30 6: 00 with numerous well-known local artists. There is a Mumming Exhibition with the Drinagh Mummers at 3: 30 accompanied by the Legendary Theresa and the Stars.
There will be lots of entertainment for the kids (and big kids) with bouncy castles, and face painting, Football, darts, and milk-the-cow. Also crepes, tea and refreshments available on the day. This year we will also have a Sheep Race for the first time which promises to be great fun for all.