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SAD PASSING
Deepest sympathy to Josie Hillis and family on the death of Billy Hillis last week. Billy was 88 years of age and is survived by his wife Josie sons John, Billy and Paul daughters Margaret and Cathy his brother Seán and sisters Mary and Kathleen. He reposed in Ryan’s funeral home Wellingtonbridge on Tuesday, November 21, from 1 p.m., with removal at 7 p.m. to St Peter’s church Ballymitty. Funeral Mass was on Wednesday the 22nd at 11 a.m. with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace.
DANCING
Dancing continues every Thursday night in Tír na nÓg with music this Thursday the 30th Michael Ellard. Starts from 9.30 all welcome refreshments served.
CHRISTMAS SALE
The annual Christmas Sale in aid of Balloughton Church funds will take place on Saturday, December 2, from 2 p.m. featuring all the usual stalls – raffle, Brid a brac, plants, books etc. A delicious afternoon tea will be served. Your support as always would be greatly appreciated.
MUSICAL SOCIETY
A Christmas evening with Rodgers and Hammerstein show tunes and Christmas Classics – presented by the Little Sea Musical Society in association with KSM Concert Orchestra. December December 6 in Fethard and December 7 and eight in Carrig. Mulled wine, Mince Pies and Festivities. Tickets €10/€12/€14. Contact Mary 087 6356085 or Sharon 085 2044451 for tickets or call to Breda’s Corner Shop.
DEATH
Deepest sympathy to the family of Mick Cooney, who passed away last week. Mick, formerly from Littlegraigue lived and worked in Wales most of his life and for the past three years lived with his niece and family Mary Roche. Mick was in his 88th year and will be sadly missed by his family nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
He reposed at Mary and Pat Roche’s residence Coolhull on Monday, November 20, from 11 a.m. Removal was on Tuesday the 21st at 1.30 p.m. to the Church of Mary Immaculate and St Joseph, Carrig-on-Bannow for funeral Mass at 2 p.m., burial afterwards in Shemogues cemetery. May he rest in peace.
ROSARY ON THE COAST
This is a nationwide event that takes place on Sunday, November 26, at 2.30 p.m., at locations around the entire coast of Ireland. Nearby locations are the Little Sea, Cullenstown Strand and Blackhall Strand. We will gather to pray the rosary, recite the assigned prayers and sing some hymns. For information, please contact Robert 087 2269984.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
This week’s Activities in our Daycare Centre: Tuesday the 28th: Pongo in the morning and Cards/Music in the afternoon. Wednesday the 29th: Pongo/ Singing in the morning and New Ross Community Hospital Coming in the afternoon. Thursday the 30th: Games/Exercise in the morning and Cards/Pongo in the afternoon.
Chiropodist – will be back in Grantstown on the Tuesday and Thursday, December 12 and 14. If you like to make an appointment call 051 561016.
Christmas Baking 2017 – Pudding’s: Small €6. Medium €12.50. Large €15.Christmas Cakes: 8’ iced €25. 9’ iced €35. Mince Pies: €10 per dozen. Last Day for orders this year is Thursday, December 7. You can now order Christmas Cakes, Puddings and Mince Pies from the Kitchen. For orders phone 051 561016.
Cabaret in Atlantic Bar – On Friday, December 1, at 9 p.m. in aid of young Sophie Walsh, who is in Crumlin Hospital at present.
Christmas party Dates – Monday, December 4: Grantstown Daycare Centre Party for Residents, volunteers and Monday Clients. Pick-up commences at 10.30 a.m. Bus Client’s Lunch is from 12.30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, December 5: Grantstown Daycare Centre Party for board, ICA residents and Clients, Guests are welcome. Pick-up commences at 10.30 a.m. Bus Client’s Lunch is from 12.30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, December 19: Christmas party in Ferrycarrig Hotel. Starting at 11.30 a.m. –€15 per head. Clients, Residents, volunteers and staff.
GAA CLUB NOTES
Lotto draw this Tuesday evening with a jackpot of €14,000. Tickets are two euro each and can be purchased from the post office Carrig, Seebreeze Laundrette Carrig, Tír na nÓg, Wellingtonbridge, and from any Club Officer down in the complex.
The Ladies’ Football Agm took place on Sunday last check Facebook for more information.
This Thursday the 30th will see the Coiste na nÓg Agm take place at eight o’clock and on Friday, December 1, the camogie will host theirs also at eight. These are very important meeting’s to attend by players and parents to see what’s in store for the upcoming season.
Deepest condolences to the Hillis Family on their recent bereavement.
TABLE QUIZ
A table quiz in aid of Cullenstown community group will be held in the Atlantic bar on Thursday, November 30, at 8.30. Tables €20 each raffle and refreshments served your support would be appreciated.
CHRISTMAS CLUB
The Penny Bank Christmas club comes to an end this week please bring ur cards back to the PO before Friday, December 1, Bridge results.
Results W/E November 14: (Brendan Hederman Cup) first Mary McNamara and Oona Dwyer; second Margaret Quigley and Nancy Wall; third Seán and Siobhán O’Riordain; fourth Maureen White and Kathleen Kennedy.
Results W/E November 21: First Mick Harpur and Patsy Farrell; second Florence Webber and Oona Dwyer; third Margaret O’Donoghue and Eileen Stebbing; fourth Seán and Siobhán O’Riordain.
STATIONARY ENGINE CLUB
The annual general meeting of the South East Stationary Engine Club will be held in Tír na nÓg pub Wellingtonbridge on Sunday, December 3, at 7 p.m. by Opehelia, notifications by text for the moment. Ten-Pin Bowling will still take place on Mondays in Leisuremax at 10.30 a.m. The bus for the Michael English Concert will be meeting in Kilmore Church Carpark on Thursday the 30th at 6 p.m. Please not the time as there will be a queue for seating at the venue. Our Christmas Lunch was a great success and the committee thanks those who attended and took part.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
Tomhaggard Social Centre are holding a Christmas Fair on Sunday, December 10, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Live Crib, free Children’s entertainment with Mrs Claus Storytime, Letters to Santa, Kids’ disco, cake sale, Stalls, Raffle Refreshments served. Proceeds in aid of Tomhaggard Defibrillator Fund.
CAMOGIE CLUB NEWS
Our club AGM took place last Friday evening in the clubhouse. Thank you to all who attended. The following officers were elected for 2018.
Honorary president Marion Cousins chairperson Ollie Daly Vice-chairperson Marion Cousins secretary Sara Hogan Vice Sec. Vivienne McDonnell treasurer: Stella Bates PRO Lorraine Dillon.
Training for the under-14 team has recommenced and now takes place every Saturday morning 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
ICA NEWS
Kilmore Quay ICA would like to thank everyone you supported the Afternoon Tea Party and bought raffle tickets in aid of Hospice Home care and SERT Wexford. The total amount raised was €2,235 which was divided equally between both charities.
The raffle winners were first prize Joe Bates second prize William Cloney 3rdprize Monica Corish fourth Marie Anne Bolger.
STELLA MARIS CENTRE
The Stella Maris Centre has just taken delivery of two benches that facilitate wheelchair access. The benches are specially designed to allow a wheelchair to pull into the table. Wexford County Council through its Access Section kindly provided a €1,000 grant towards the cost of the benches, which are now located outside the Stella Maris Centre.
School Enrolment Kilmore National School is now accepting applications for enrolment for September 2018. The deadline is January 31, 2018. Please ring the school at 053 9135230 or call in person for an application form.
BIRTHS
Congratulations to Clare and Declan Howlin, Grange, Kilmore on the birth of a baby girl recently; also congratulations to Jenny and Gavin Stamp, Rackardstown, Kilmore on the birth of a baby boy recently.
SENIORS COFFEE MORNING
A reminder of the senior citizens coffee morning at the AOH hall, Bridgetown on Friday, December 1, at 10.30 a.m. Seniors will have an opportunity to come in and have a chat a ‘cuppa’, meet friends and get some information on what is available in the Bridgetown Information Centre. All welcome no charge.
SHOPPING TRIP
Kilmore Active Retirement Association is hoping to make a shopping trip to the McDonagh shopping centre and the Yuletide market in Kilkenny on Saturday, December 9. As this is the last notice of the trip we need names booked in by Thursday, November 30, so that arrangements can be made. Call 087 2901251 to book. Non-members very welcome.
The Rathangan senior citizens New Year Party will take place at the Rathangan Bar Sunday, January 4, 2018, at 2 p.m. Invitations will be delivered around December 15. Any enquiries please contact Gerry at 087 6951360.
LITTLE BREECHES
Limited places are still available for this term and we are now taking bookings for the Spring and summer terms. Contact Sinéad at 087 9852960 or sineadwhite119@gmail.com for more information or to book your place.
PARENT/TODDLER
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.
YOGA CLASSES
Yoga class in Rathangan Hall will resume on Wednesdays 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.
COUNCIL BALLOT
The time has come to elect a new parish council. Fr Kevin would like to thank all the members of the outgoing parish council. Ballot papers are in the back of the church from this weekend. Ballot papers need to be returned by November 26. Please think about people from your area who might be suitable and ask any potential nominees if they are willing to serve on the parish council before you nominate them. Outgoing members are also included.
TREE LIGHTS
The Christmas Tree Lights will be switched on in Duncormick on Saturday, December 2, at 8 p.m. There will be Carols, music and light refreshments and Santa will drop by.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
The annual Christmas church gate collection takes place on December 2 and three in Cleariestown and Rathangan. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
CHURCH DOOR
In an effort to maintain better heat and comfort in the church it has been decided to close the main door for the winter months during Mass times on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings. Entry will be through the side door (scar door) and the tower door if necessary. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Last week’s winner was Kathy Breen winning €120. Next draw Thursday, November 30, in Wheelhouse Bar.
LOCAL TRANSPORT
Local Link Wexford provides a bus service from Rathangan to Wexford at 10.25 a.m. on Wednesdays and 1.10 p.m. on Saturdays. From Cleariestown there is a service at 10.05 a.m. on Fridays to Wexford. Door to door service may be available if required Please contact us at 053 9196276 or wexford@locallink.ie for full details of these and all our services.