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BREAKFAST WALK
The St Fintan’s GAA Club opened its new walking track at the club grounds in Ballymore during the recent past. A large group of supporters and club members came along on a beautiful morning and took advantage of the good weather by walking while others jogged around the track. The attendance was then treated to a tasty sausage and rasher roll with a cup of tea. The track is ideal for those of us wishing to lose a kilo or two or just to catch up with friends for a chat. Many thanks for your continued support.
BALLYCOGLEY PLAYERS
The one-act journey continues for the Players when they will perform their ‘Night of Comedy’ on Friday, November 10, in St Martin’s GAA Complex, Piercestown and also on Sunday, November 12, in Carrig-on-Bannow Hall with an 8 p.m. start time on both nights. Looking forward to seeing you all. The group would like to sincerely thank the staff of St Michael’s SVP Wexford for the warm welcome and assistance they gave the group during its four nights at the venue.
LOTTO
The St Fintan’s GAA lotto now stands at €6,000 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 Cora Goff shared in this prize. Last week’s numbers were 2, 5, 13 and 24. Many thanks for your continued support.
BABY JOY
Huge congratulations to club player and long time sponsor Pádraig Doyle and his wife Anne Marie on the arrival of their little baby boy Sebastian. Such a magical and wonderful time for both families, enjoy every minute guys and we all look forward to meeting the little man over the coming weeks. Just need to secure a parish address now Podge.
ALL BLACKS AFC
All Blacks AFC in conjunction with FAI Wexford Development Officer. will hold a Basic Child Awareness Course on Thursday, November 2 to November 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Casey Park, Mayglass. Places are available for any other affilliated club to send representatives on the night. If you wish to attend, non-members charge of €10 applies. Please text your name, email and club details to All Blacks AFC Club secretary telephone 087 1323186 by Wednesday, November 1, no later than 5 p.m.
The split-the-pot Storm Orphelia roll over draw results held in the Bargy Bar October 23. Draw one Kyle Rankin winning €300. Winner of the most recent draw Margret Keeling with a prize of €211. Next week’s draw deferred to Tuesday, October 31, in the Merry Elf Pub Killinick. 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.
SCOUTS
No meetings next week due to Mid Term Break. Co Orienteering on November 19 for all Sections.
TOMHAGGARD CENTRE
Following the installation of new Kitchen in Tomhaggard social centre the existing stainless steel one is for sale. For Enquiries, dimensions or details please contact Angela 087 2840272.
COMMUNITY THEATRE
Are you interested in doing a six-week course in Tomhaggard social centre on aspects of theatre and drama?
Ballycogley Players have secured a Grant from Creative Ireland to do a course and short performance piece. Areas covered include fun exercises, drama, backstage and create a piece for performance, only limited by your imagination. It’s open to Secondary school students to senior citizens.
There is a meeting in Tomhaggard Social centre at 8 p.m. on November 2. For Enquiries contact 087 6858480.
KNITTING/STITCHING
There are a few places available on the Bus going to the jnitting and Stitching Show on November 11. There will be a stop on way home for meal also. For details and to book a place contact Trish 087 9881532.
FUNDRAISING EVENT
The St Fintan’s GAA Club will hold a fundraising night of comedy in the Danby Lodge Hotel Killinick on Friday, November 10, at 8 p.m. with the Two Jonnies. This promises to be a great night of craic so get your tickets early from the hotel or from eventbrite. ie.
GRANTSTOWN DAYCARE
Up coming events in Grantstown Daycare Centre: Tuesday, October 31: Pongo and Exercise in the Morning and music by John Waters in the afternoon. Wednesday, November 1: Pongo and singing in the Morning and Games in the afternoon. Thursday, November 2: Imagination Gym and Games in the Morning and Pongo in the Afternoon. All Welcome to join us.
Thank You: We would like to thank all our staff, volunteers, Local Community and Local Businesses, who came together to help our residents here at Grantstown during the power cuts. We really appreciate everyones help.
BALLYCOGLEY PLAYERS
Back by popular demand the Ballycogley Players will present three one-act plays in Carrig-On-Bannow Community Centre on Sunday, November 12, at 8 p.m. Admission €10. For more information cantact Grantstown at 051 561016.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations and Best Wishes for the future to Vicki Cooney, Ballygow, Carrig-on-Bannow and Garry Morton, Raheenduff, Oulart, who were married in Mary Immaculate and St Joseph’s Chapel in Carrig-on-Bannow on Friday, September 22, the day started off wet but thankfully by lunch time the day the sun shone for the happy couple. The reception was in the beautiful Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy where the celebrations carried on till the wee small hours.
GAA CLUB NOTES
This is an open invitation to all to attend the club’s AGM which will take place on Sunday, November 12, in the complex at 3 p.m. This meeting is open to both members and non-members and it is a very important meeting to discuss and plan ahead for the 2018 season. Hoping to see you all there.
The lotto draw takes place this Tuesday evening with a jackpot of €13,100. Tickets are two euro each and can be purchased from the post office Carrig, Seabreeze Laundrette Carrig, Tír na nÓg, Wellingtonbridge, and from any Club Officer down in the complex. Thank you for your continued support to your club.
The Ladies’ Football committee are hosting an awards night down in Tír na nÓg this Friday evening to the underage of the club for 2017, which also includes medals for under-12 and under-14 Shield finalists from last year. If you can’t make the presentation please let someone from the commettie know so your medal can be collected.
Many thanks to everyone in selling, buying sponsoring and attending the race night and fancy dress. All details on our Facebook page.
DANCING
Dancing continues every Thursday night in Tír na nÓg with music this Thursday, November 2, by Mick Comerford and Michelle Murphy, Thursday the ninth Delta Dawn, November 16 South Bound, Thursday November 23 Richie Halpin, and Thursday the 30th Michael Ellard. Starts from 9.30 all welcome refreshments served. at a Gala Black Tie Banquet in Dublin’s Convention Centre on Friday, November 3, and will be screened live on RTÉ.
FASTNET ROVERS FC
Our Monthly Mega Money draw got off to a great start with Connor and Mathew McGovern winning €485 in our September draw. Envelopes are now available for our October draw from all players and from all leading local retailers. This replaces our weekly minute ticket draw and is key to funding the running and development of the club. Your support is appreciated.
Our season is now under way and we have introduced a new Academy (under-six and under-seven) on Sunday morning and under-eights on Saturday. Please contact the club or check our Fastnet Rovers AFC page on Facebook for more details.
ROSE OF RATHANGAN
Are you up for a laugh? come support our ‘Rose of Rathangan’ fundraiser on November 25 in Rathangan Bar. Tickets are only €5 or €10 on the door. Check out Facebook to find out more about this fun filled evening and see local lads as you never seen them before vying for the crown.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
Parent and Toddler Group in Rathangan Hall, Tuesday mornings from 10.30 – midday Babies to pre-school age. Come along and enjoy a coffee and a chat.
BREAKFAST MORNING
Rathangan Variety Group a holding breakfast morning on Sunday, November 12, at 9 a.m. in the Temple Bar, Rathangan.
ST ANNE’S AC
The under-15 team came third in the Wexford County Championships on October 15 in Ferns. Cathal Murphy, Andrew Moran, Daragh Brown and Ruairi Flannery came third in the team events and have qualified for the Leinster Championships which are on in Adamstown on November 12. Congratulations also to Rory Sidney and Conor Sidney, who ran in the under-nine and under-13 race respectively.
Mary O’Byrne won the competition for her beautiful floral arrangement of autumn Flowers. Maura O’Connor won the raffle.
Kay Creane president on behalf of the guild congratulated the members of the Anchor Quilters on completion on a beautiful patchwork quilt which they raffled and donated the proceeds of the raffle to the Special Needs Unit Kilrane National School.
The next meeting of the ICA will take place on Wednesday, November 1, at 8 p.m. in Kilrane Community Centre. New members are always welcome.