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GAA CLUB NOTES
This week’s jackpot is a massive €11,900. Tickets are two euro each or a book of six only €10 and can be purchased from the post office Carrig, Seabreeze Laundrette Carrig, Tired na nÓg, Wellingtonbridge, or from any club member over in Grantstown.
The club’s bucket in Tesco is filling up nicely thank you for you support. Place your blue tokens in when you finished your shop, they are placed on both elevators.
The junior hurlers had a great win over Monageer in Killurin on Sunday last. While the junior camogie team had a bad day at the office against Craanford.
Well done to all our leaving cert students.
The Run and Dye 5km has been CANCELLED.
The under-12 girls’ football squad have reached the Cup Final. Well done to the team and their mangement. They won well against Crossabeg in an exciting semi-final. The girls showed great teamwork and fought hard to win in extra time. Keep up your hard work and we can all look forward to supporting you in the final.
The under-12 boys football team had a find display against Ferns despite the weather conditions, coming out victorious on a scoreline of 1-11 to 1-03. This earned them a place in the county semi-final.
Well done to everyone who travelled and participated in this year’s Fleadh.
Deepest condolences to the Hannon and Davey Families on their recent bereavements.
The annual Pat Neville Perpetual golf classic took place on August 11 in Wexford Golf Club. Thanks to everyone who entered teams, gave sponsorship and supported on the day. Winners were first Michael Murphy’s team, second David Currid’s and third Barry Sinnott’s team. Longest drive Rory McCarthy and Dermot Cahill. Nearest Pin Jamie Dreelan and Daithi Murphy. A cheque for €500’s was presented to Joe Costello for Wexford Hospice Home care. All photographs are on the Facebook page.
The ladies’ football club presents the two Johnnies live in Tír na nÓg, Wellingtonbridge, followed by DJ Kieran Furlong on Saturday, September 23. Starting at 9 p.m. till late, finger food on the night. Tickets are €15 each and can be purchased from Geelans Waddingtown, Costcutter’s Wellingtonbridge, Tír na nÓg or contact 085 7396614.
STUDY CENTRE
The Study Centre in Wellingtonbridge will re-open on September 11 Monday to Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will also open on Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are a limited number of places and priority will go to third, fifth and sixth year students. For further information please contact Margaret Moran at 087 – 2040823 or Marie Carthy 087 – 9709901.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
Upcoming Events in Grantstown Community Village: Tuesday the 22nd – Pongo in the morning and Were going to Our Lady’s Island in the afternoon. Wednesday the 23rd – Pongo and singing in the morning, and Word Search in the afternoon. Thursday the 24th – table quiz in the morning, Treasure Hunt and Pongo in the afternoon. Monday the 28th – Exercises with Mairead/Cards in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon.
Chiropodist – Our Chiropodist will be here on September 12 and 14. To book an appointment please contact reception at 051 561016. Coffee morning – Our coffee morning is held on a Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Come join us for a cuppa and a chat.
CE Scheme Vacancies – Job opportunities available in the Kitchen, Maintenance, carer, Bus Driver, Laundry, office. If you are in receipt of a social welfare payment, Tus or unemployed for one year or more, then you may be eligible for a CE Scheme. If you are interested in a day filled with fun and laughter while helping people and up-skilling yourself, then we would love to hear from you. 051 561016.
HARVEST FESTIVAL
You are invited to help launch the advertising campaign for the Duncormick Harvest Festival on Thursday, August 31, at 7 p.m. by the River Muck in Duncormick. Members of the press will be there to capture some photos for the local papers. There will be refreshments for all and some novel entertainment.
SEISIUN
Danescastle Music Group will host Seisiun in Horse and Hound, Ballinaboola every Tuesday evening at 8.30 p.m. An evening of traditional music, song and dance.
Come and enjoy a great evening’s entertainment for all the family.
SOCIAL DANCING
Dancing continues in Tír na nÓg every Thursday night from 9.30 p.m. with music this Thursday, August 24, by Bandit and August 31 by Dick and Ted. All welcome, refreshments served.
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Teach na nÓg will be offering an Afterschool Facility from August 31. This will be open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily. This will be funded under the Community Childcare Subvention (CCS) Scheme, which enables parents who have a medical card or are in receipt of a social welfare payment, to avail of the service at a reduced rate. For more information please email us at teachnanog@gmail. com or phone 085 8587945.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
There will be a visit to historic Clonmines on Saturday, August 26. A talk will be given by Ian Doyle of the Heritage Council and admission is €5. Anyone interested can contact Anne Farrell at 086 8469131. This will be the last opportunity to visit Historic Clonmines for this year. All wishing to attend can meet in Wallace’s Hardware car park at Wellingtonbridge at 3.30 p.m.
BALLYMITTY HALL
Watch out the following upcoming events to put in your diary.
Sunday Cafe – after the summer break the next Sunday Cafe will take place on Sunday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Ballymitty Hall. Come along and enjoy a cup of tea and a chat.
Monster Bingo – on Sunday, August 27, in Ballymitty Hall at 3 p.m. €1,500 in prizes including Special Page; €50 one line, €100 for two lines and €150 full house. Raffle and lots of prizes. Tea and sandwiches served.
5K Family Fun Run/Walk/ Crawl – takes place on Sunday, September 17, at 11 a.m. leaving from Ballymitty Hall. Registration at 10 a.m. on morning. €10 per adult/€5 per child. Prizes to be won, tea party for all the survivors. Proceeds in aid of Ballymitty New Hall Fund.
SUPERVISED STUDY
Wexford Local Development in partnership with Taghmon Action Group are running supervised study sessions for secondary school students.
Commencing on Monday, September 4, to October 27 inclusive (8 weeks). Student study facilities will be available from Monday to Thursday from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. There will be a very small weekly charge to cover the cost of heat and light. Contact WLD Community Development Officer Dubháin Kavanagh 053 9155885 or Taghmon Action Group Office 053 9134997 to register. Limited places available so please book early to avoid disappointment.
FDYS IN THE COMMUNITY
Would you like a Youth Club in your community? Do you have young people looking for a safe social outlet, a suitable premises and adult volunteers? Then contact Mark Carley at 053 9123262/087 2490122, Fax 053 9123880, email fdysyouthclubs@ fdys.ie Web: fdys.ie.