BannowBallymitty
MEMORIAL DISCS
Bannow parents’ council are selling Christmas Memorial Discs again this year at a cost of €3 each. Discs can be ordered from Michelle Power at 086 3785780 or from Bredas Corner Shop. If people would like to reuse last year’s Discs they can do so at a cost of €1. Please leave money and disc with Michelle Power or Bredas Corner Shop.
MUSICAL EVENING
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 on December 6 in Fethard and December 7 in Carrig. Mulled wine, Mince Pies and Festivities. Tickets €10/€12/€14. Contact Mary 087 6356085 or Sharon 085 2044451 for tickets.
BALLYMITTY SCHOOL
The parents and friends of Ballymitty NS have a raffle for a range of Christmas hampers various sizes, we would like to ask our parents and community members to support us by purchasing lines at the following venues, Wellingtonbridge post office, Foulksmills post office, Tír na nÓg, Stafford’s of Tullycanna and Geelan’s Garage Waddingtown.
The draw will take place in Ballymitty NS on Friday, December 22.
DANCING
Dancing continues every Thursday night in Tír na nÓg with music this Thursday 7th by Tom Murphy; no dance on Thursday the 14th; Saturday the 16th Christmas dinner dance with music by Southbound, Thursday 21st Christmas party Night with Delta Dawn free admission, no dance on Thursday the 28th and on New Years night we have Jimmy Barnwell and the Ballycullane mummers.
Due to your continued support the building of our new ball ally has started. Happy Christmas and New Year from the Ballymitty hand ball club.
GAA CLUB NOTES
Lotto numbers were 7, 17, 23 and 32. Six match three winning numbers each receiving €35. Next draw will take place on Tuesday, December 12, with a massive jackpot of €14,000 and also €2,000 reserve jackpot.
The following were elected after a successful ladies’ football AGM on Sunday last. Chair. Suzannah Murphy, secretary Mary Cosgrave, assist Adi Roche O’Leary, treasurer Pam McCormack, Pro Elaine Bennett, Registrar Suzanne Scott and Children’s liason Officer Pam Fitzharris. Well done to everyone on their new positions.
Well done to all acts from the parish, who took part in the Slainte talent show in Ramsgrange over the last few weeks and made it to the Finals Darren Cadogen, Aimee Fleming Group, Bua and the winner Adi Roche O’Leary. What great talent we have in our parish.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
Chiropodist – Our 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.
Part – On Tuesday, December 19, the Christmas party for Clients, Residents, volunteers and staff is on in the Ferrycarrig Hotel, starting at 11.30 a.m. –€15 per head.
BIG BINGO
Big Bingo is on Monday, December 18, at 8 p.m. in Ballymitty Hall. Double Prizes ie €20 one line, €30 two lines and €40 full house. Special page; €20 one line, €30 for two lines and €50 full house. Big Raffle and lots of prizes. Mince Pies and tea on night.
DEATH
Deepest sympathy to the Hillis Family on the death of Seán Hillis, Ballingly, Wellingtonbridge last Tuesday 10 days after his brother Billy. A sad time for his two sisters Mary and Kathleen. He will be Sadly missed by his loving family, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposed in Ryan’s Funeral Home, Wellingtonbridge on Thursday, November 30, from 1 p.m., with removal at 7 p.m. to St Peter’s Church, Ballymitty. Funeral Mass was on Friday, December 1, at 11 a.m., burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
May he rest in peace.
COMMUNITY ALERT AGM
The AGM of the local community alert group was held in Ballymitty last week. The outgoing committee were re-elected chairperson Nicola Howlin secretary Eleanor Cunningham and treasurer Wendy Staunton.
The guest speaker on the night was Sergeant Brendan Moore, who spoke about crime and the importance of security and securing your home, good locks, well lit up outside and cameras.
Garda Buggy then spoke and answered any questions. A large crowd attended and it was decided that no money would be collected for 2018 text alert as we have enough funds for next year.
We have some outstanding payment due for 2016/2017. If u haven’t paid please leave into Nicola or any committee member. Thanks to Ballymitty for supplying a lovely tea. shopping trip to the McDonagh shopping centre and the Yuletide market in Kilkenny on Saturday, December 9. Coach will leave Kilmore church car park at 9 a.m. We still have a couple of seats available, to book call 087 2901251.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
There is a Christmas Fair on Sunday 10th Dec in Tomhaggard Social Centre 2-4pm. Live Crib, Free Children’s entertainment with Mrs Claus Storytime, Letters to Santa, Stalls, Raffle Refreshments served. Proceeds in aid of Tomhaggard Defibrillator Fund
PARISH JOURNAL
The Editor and Committee of Kilmore Parish Journal invite you to the launch of the 46th. Edition of Kilmore Parish Journal in the Stella Maris Centre, Kilmore Quay on Friday Dec. 8, 2017 at 8.00 pm. The Journal will be launched by Cat Hogan, successful novelist and writer from Kilmore Parish. Recently Cat Hogan was nominated for an award at the Irish Book Awards. We look forward to welcoming her to the launch.
CAMOGIE NEWS
Kilross Gaels played Castletown last Saturday in their shield semi final. The team battled hard but it was not meant to be. The team can be very proud of the performance they gave. Well done to all players and mentors for their commitment this season. The future looks very bright for Kilross Gaels.
Our 2017 season is now over. Thank you to all players and mentors, officers and committee members for all their time and effort this season. We have some great memories of 2017, our first U12 title and competing in Feile to name put a few. It is now time for a well deserved break and we look forward to 2018!
FOREVER FIT
Forever Fit Wexford holds Fitness classes every Tuesday in Kilmore village Hall. Suitable all levels. Pay as you go €8 .’Active 50+’ @2.00pm. Please Call Amanda for more details. 0879713339
KILMORE AC
Massive congratulations to Fiona Kehoe, 6th individual and 1st team overall & Jackie Carthy 5th inidividual and 2nd team overall in the British & Irish Masters International in Derry, 19th November 2017. Well done also to Fiona Kehoe and Michael Flaherty who represented Kilmore AC in the National XC Championships in Abbottstown on Sunday 26th November last also.
SCHOOL ENROLMENT
Kilmore National School is now accepting applications for enrolment for September 2018. The deadline is January 31st 2018. Please ring the school on 053 9135230 or call in person for an application form. 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Ongoing weekly classes, beginners and all levels welcome. Or just come along. Contact Amanda Burke – 087 9713339
Zumba – Wednesdays 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Contact Jaymee Duggan – 086 3367386
Pilates – Thursdays 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Contact Elaine Dowling – 086 8431723
We at Murrintown Community Centre are in urgent need of volunteers for bingo on Monday Nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (once every four to six weeks). Should you have some free time on a Monday evening and are willing to volunteer please contact the community centre at 053 9139328.
Murrintown Community Centre also has facilities for squash, badminton, soccer, volleyball and basketball. The centre is also available for hire for children’s birthday parties. Please call the centre for details. For more information contact Murrintown Community Centre – 053 9139328 or email murrintowncommunitycentre@gmail.com.
SCHOOL ENROLMENTS
Murrintown National School are now accepting enrolments for September 2018. Please contact the school at 053 9139277 or murrintownsch.ias@eircom.net to obtain enrolment form.
CE SCHEME
Murrintown Community Centre are currently looking to hire a CE Worker. For more information please contact Colette Kennedy (CE Supervisor) on 051 563038 or email southeastcom@gmail. com
ORGANIST NEEDED
Anyone willing to play the organ for Piercestown Church Choir please contact Fr O’Reilly or any choir member.