BallymoreMayglass
GAA LOTTO
The St Fintan’s GAA lotto now stands at €4,800 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 Ger White shared in this prize with the following numbers drawn were 10, 21, 27 and 30. 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.
MICHAEL ENGLISH
Following his very successful cabaret last year, the community of Mulrankin are delighted to announce that Michael English and his band will be returning to Clayton Whites hotel this year on Thursday, November 30, in concert with special guest Brendan Shine. Tickets cost €22.50 and it promises to be another great night if last year is anything to go by.
We’re very lucky to be part of Michaels concert tour this year, he’s starting in the Olympia on October 11 and finishing with us in Wexford on November 30, all his concert tour dates will be advertised nationwide in the national papers and also through his own website so demand is going to be high. To avoid disappointment order your tickets early by calling 087 2052820 or 087 9136932 or email us at mulrankin. cg@gmail.com.
AUTUMN FUNDRAISER
St Fintan’s autumn fundraiser, ‘the F factor’, will take place mid November. The club is currently looking for contestants who are willing to strut their stuff and show their talents on the night. There will be a lead up of various fundraising events which the different contestants will run off to raise funds for the clubs. Anyone interested in taking part or helping out in any way just get in touch with any of the club commitee or secretary Sharon Pettit. Watch this space for details of contestants and events in the lead up to the grand finale night.
GROTTO MASS
In thanksgiving for the harvest and the Lord’s bountiful goodness, Mass will be held in Ballycogley Grotto at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 21, weather permitting. The choir will be present to add to the ceremonies and it is hoped that as many as possible can join together in this community celebration of faith. ‘Sons of Zion, be glad, rejoice in your God… The threshing-floors will be full of grain, the vats overflow with wine and oil’ – The Prophet Joel.
NOTES DEADLINE
The local notes deadline is now being brought forward, items for inclusion in the Ballymore-Mayglass section should be submitted to conzarcat@ hotmail.com or Paddy at 087 9680419 on or before Thursday at 7 p.m. The new arrangement began on Tuesday, September 5, Please note that this deadline will apply at all times even on bank holiday weekends.
SCOUTS
Registration Night for all sections takes place from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13, in Tomhaggard social centre. Open to boys and Girls Beavers 6-8, Cubs 9-11, Scouts 12-15, Ventures 15-18. Limited numbers in some sections. Beavers resume on Saturday, September 16, from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., Cubs and Scouts on Wednesday, September 20, from seven to 8.30. Ventures start date is to be decided at Planning meeting with youth members on the 13th.
Adults also welcome, due to increasing numbers of young people, all training provided free of charge. Contact 087 6858480 for any information.
TOMHAGGARD CENTRE
A big thank you to everyone who supported the 5k Fun Run and Walk last Sunday. Thanks also to the marshals and volunteers who provided refreshments and Eimear and Sarah for organising the event.
A total of €1,986 was raised after expenses, over the summer from Tractor Run, 5k Fun Run, Trolley raffles in Bridgetown and Piercestown. This was possible through the generousity of the community and volunteers. There was also a table quiz and garden parties held with all funds going for improvement projects at the centre.
CRAFTY SEWCIALISING
Do you own a Sewing machine but don’t know how to use it or want to use it more? Learn a new skill or upskill your knowledge while meeting like minded people and enjoy a cuppa.
Six-week courses cost €80 with max six per class. Beginners’ class September 13 7-9.30, intermediate class October 17 7-9.30. Contact Angela 087 2840272 for details.
BARGY VINTAGE CLUB
Bargy Vintage Club will hold their annual road run on Sunday, September 24, starting from Ballycogley. Please arrive early to allow us a 1 p.m. start, all vehicles welcome.
Refreshments served before and after the run, all proceeds to local charities. For further information call 087 7683820 or 086 2550704.
CONGRATULATIONS
A huge well done to our good neighbours and friends Our Lady’s Island, who captured the Junior B Football District Cup with a victory over St Mary’s Rosslare. Congratulations from all at St Fintan’s and we hope that you enjoyed your evening of celebrations.
ALL BLACKS AFC
The under-14s schoolboys went down on a 2: 0 scoreline against a very good Gorey Celtic team in the first league game of the season. The lads gave their all and left everything on the pitch but just came up short.
With continued hard work we are sure that there will be better days ahead. Well done to Cathal and Philip, who qualified for there hurling county finals earlier in the day and hard luck to Tadgh H and Tadgh Mcwho missed out.
ST FINTAN’S GAA
The St Fintan’s intermediate football team travelled to Cushinstown during the recent past to take on Clongeen in the final game of group A of the Amber Springs/Ashdowne park hotels intermediate championship with nothing less than a victory required to qualify for a quarter final slot in this year’s championship.
The first score and last score for the Ballymore-Mayglass men were both goals with the final score yielding a final scoreline of 2-10 to 0-11 and setting up a quarter final clash with Kilanerin.
The St Fintan’s men looked to be cruising when they set up a 1-07 to 0-04 scoreline at the break but seemed to take the foot off the gas in the second half to let Clongeen back into the contest. During this half St Fintan’s suffered a scare when a Clongeen player crashed a ball against the upright which rebounded to safety. Donal Shanley then tagged on a couple of points before Cathal O’Brien secured the points with a major.
UNDER-14 HURLING
The Our Lady’s Island/St Fintan’s under-14 hurling team travelled to Craanford to take on the homeside in the New Ross Standard hurling championship.
The clubs played out a draw when they met in the group stages earlier on in the year and from the throw in on this occasion it was plain to see that thiswas also going to be a battle royal and so it proved to be with extra time required to decide the outcome.
The young men from Craanford over came a spirited Our Lady’s Island/St Fintan’s team on a scoreline of 2-07 to 2-05 in what was a ding dong battle. Well done, all.
RATHANGAN HOUSING
The homes are not yet fully let so we are still open for inquiries and interest from anyone considering a move. Further information from members of the committee or at the parish hall or call Willie at 086 8106672.
SCOUTS
Registration Night for all sections takes place from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13, in Tomhaggard social centre. Open to boys and Girls Beavers 6-8, Cubs 9-11, Scouts 12-15, Ventures 15-18. Limited numbers in some sections. Beavers resume on Saturday, September 16, from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., Cubs and Scouts on Wednesday, September 20, from seven to 8.30. Ventures start date is to be decided at Planning meeting with youth members on the 13th.
Adults also welcome, due to increasing numbers of young people, all training provided free of charge. Contact 087 6858480 for any information.
SISTER ACT
Rathangan Variety Group are holding auditions will be held in Rathangan Hall from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 16, and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 17. Follow us on Facebook for ongoing updates. Looking forward to seeing you at our Information night.
YOGA CLASSES
Yoga class in Rathangan Hall every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Suitable for beginners and improvers. €10 per class or five classes for €40. Contact Julie at 087 1250720 for details. Please bring a mat.
FOREVER FIT
Amanda Burke Dance Fit Classes in Rathangan Hall continues September 21, and every Thursday Night at 7.30 p.m. Contact Amanda by text or call 087 9713339 to register your interest.
TRX/PILATES CLASSES
TRX Classes take place in the club house every Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6.30 p.m. And Tuesday and Friday mornings at 9.30 a.m. For further details please contact Kevin Cogley at 086 3656233. Pilates
It is now just a week since Duncormick was rocked by the sudden and tragic death of Ger Murphy of Commons Farm. At just forty two years of age, Ger had accomplished much. Commons Farm shines as testimony to his vision, his energy, his attention to detail and his multitude of skills. Ger built Commons Farm as a state of the art farm, but also as a lovely home place for his family: Clara, Cathal, Faye and Austin.
It was out of this that Duncormick Harvest Festival was conceived. A happy celebration of Duncormick life, its past, its people, its produce and its potential, it proved to be an unforgettable and wonderful success in 2016. But now as the days pass, it has become increasingly clear that the spirit of celebration will be impossible to muster this year.
Ger’s Months Mind will be on Sunday 1st Oct, the proposed date for the festival. It has therefore been decided to defer the festival this year. We apologise to anyone who is affected, and we trust that all will understand and accept. Our heartfelt sympathies to the Murphy family and relations and many friends. Rest in Peace Ger Murphy.