BallymoreMayglass
CHRISTMAS SHOW
The annual children’s christmas show will take place in Ballycogley hall on Wednesday, December 20, at 7 p.m. There will be a raffle on the night and we wish all involved the very best of luck and a very Happy and Peaceful christmas.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Michael Brennan on winning the Christmas card competition in Sofrimar this year, Michael is nine years old and in fourth class. Well done, Michael.
BEREAVEMENT
The tiny parish of Ballymore-Mayglass and its surrounding parishes were saddened to learn of the death of a true gentleman, a great family man and an exceptional gael in Nick Pettit.
Nick and his wife Teresa, who were married for 50 years reared their family in Ballydusker Killinick and in those early days he became central to all that was good in the parish and in particular the St Fintan’s GAA Club. He served the club for many decades as a player, a coach, a selector a fundraiser and had just stepped down from his position as club president before his sad passing. It was rear to see Nick in bad humour and his warm smile raised the spirits of us with the worries of the world on our shoulders.
To show the respect and support Nick had for the GAA and in particular the St Fintan’s club his dying wish was to be buried as close as possible to the club grounds in Ballymore and this he was granted and this proud man was taken to his final resting place in Ballymore cemetery with members of the St Fintan’s club performing a guard of honour where club president Nicky Newport draped a St Fintan’s jeresy over his coffin as it was laid to rest. The St Fintan’s GAA Club sends its heartfelt sympathies to Teresa and family. May he rest in peace.
LOTTO
The St Fintan’s GAA lotto now stands at €7,400 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 Mick Crowley shared in this prize with the following numbers drawn were 4, 17, 31 and 33. Many thanks for your continued support. The club would like to wish all our supporters a very happy and peaceful christmas.
TRAINING
A defibrillator will be fitted in the village of Killinick in the near future and those wishing to avail of training in the use of this very essential piece of equipment should contact Ber Cullen at 087 9162855.
CHRISTMAS PARTY
This year the Senior’s Christmas party will be held in Danby Lodge Hotel on Sunday afternoon, January 7. Further details later. Tickets will be distributed nearer to Christmas. Raffle tickets for the parish council Christmas raffle will be on sale in the coming weeks. The proceeds help to fund the party and your support would be greatly appreciated.
TOMHAGGARD CENTRE
A big thank you to everyone who supported last Sundays Christmas Fair in aid of Tomhaggard Defibrillator Fund which raised overe500.Thanks to the Women’s Shed, Scouts, who decorated and provided free Children’s entertainment, those who donated Confectionery, Prizes etc. those who helped out in any way. Unfortunately due to the dreadful weather our planned Live Crib had to be cancelled.
THE SPIRIT OF GIVING
From a suggestion by a Cub scout Josh Philips to do a Shoebox project for Helping Hands arose a fantastic gesture of giving and goodwill in the community. They wanted to have a present for everyone at the Wexford People Helping People Dinner in St Joseph’s Community Centre on Christmas Day. Also there was an appeal for supplies for Wexford Women’s Refuge.
So some of the ladies in the Women’s Shed knitted and brought in warm hats, scarves, gloves, food and toiletries etc. which were sorted by the Ventures on Monday night. Instead of their weekly Subs on Wednesday the Cubs and Scouts brought in small toys, colouring books, clothes, toiletries and food etc. On Wednesday night it was like Santa’s workshop as the Cubs and Scouts sorted all the donations, wrapped and make up 38 Shoeboxes for Helping Hands to be distributed to the children on Christmas Day and approximately eight full shopping bags of clothes, toiletries and food for the Women’s Refuge for distribution.
The atmosphere in the Social Centre was unbelievable, the feeling of goodwill and everyone working together for the benefit of others was magical. Bianca from Helping Hands called in to accept the Shoeboxes and thank everyone for their generousity. The clothes, toiletries and foodstuffs have been delivered to the Women’s Refuge, who were delighted to receive such a large donation. Thank you Scout parents and Women’s Shed ladies for your outstanding generousity.
COMMUNITY THEATRE
There was a Masterclass with Michael Dunbar MA in Tomhaggard social centre on Saturday last as part of our project funded by Creative Ireland. It was a wonderful day with everyone working together and learning from Michael’s vast experience as actor and director.
As the participants have enjoyed the workshops so much it has been decided to continue with the classes after Christmas.
WOMEN’S SHED
The ladies finished the year with a fantastic lunch at the Social Centre last Monday. The delicious food was prepared by Jimmy Devereux. Before that, some of the ladies who have been busy rehearsing a one-act comedy, put on their first performance of Mrs Dooleys Table which had everyone in stitches.
THANK YOU
The Bargy Vintage Club would like to thank all those who supported us during the year to include the ladies who provided the food at our tractor run. Bolgers for providing their yard, all our generous sponsors and every one who helped us in any way to raise much needed money for the many local charity’s which we continually support. May we extend a happy Christmas to one and all.
CHRISTMAS DRAW
The Parish Council draw took place on Sunday Dec. 10th. The winners were 1st Robert Monaghan, Ballycogley, 2nd Ann O’Connor, c/o M. Fanning, 3rd George Mullins, Mayglass, 4th James Redmond, 5th Joe Scallan, Tomhaggard, 6th Frank Chambers, Killinick, 7th Karen Doyle, c/o Foleys Ballycogley, 8th Philip Foley, New Zealand, 9th Laura Dempsey, c/o M. Finn,10th Fionn Stafford, Mayglass, 11th Josephine Goldsmith, Horetown, 12th Jim Brunton, Butlerstown, 13th Larry Foley, Mayglass, 14th Carmel Tennant, Ballycogley, 15th Evan Doyle, Churchtown, 16th Jimmy Browne, Graherogue,17th Barry Ryan, Mayglass.
Congratulations to the winners. Grateful thanks to all who supported the draw and wishing everyone a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas.
NIGHT OUT
Thanks to Noeleen & Tòmas for their hospitality when the Ballycogley Players drama group held its Christmas night out in Greenacres pub Tenacre during the recent past. A great night was had by all! The group would like to wish its fellow groups and our loyal supporters a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas.
ALL BLACKS AFC
Congratulations to the winner of our Spilt the Pot Draw No 49. BID & MAC scooped the winning prize of €305 in The Merry Elf on Monday 11th December 2017. Next week’s draw will be in Bridies Bar, Bridgetown on Monday 18th December 2017. 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.
The under-14s travelled away to Ferns Utd during the week in the cup and came away with a good 7-0 win. The goals came from Ben Rossiter 3 Kyle Rankin 2 Tadgh Deegan & Cathal Parker. Man of the match was Matthew Lewis who was Excellent throughout.
LOURDES SOUVENIR DVD
For anyone who travelled to Lourdes this year, The Lourdes 2017 Souvenir DVD would make a perfect gift. The DVD comprises a wonderful record of video and photographs of this year’s pilgrimage and includes unique footage of Lourdes itself and its many aspects. Copies of the DVD are now available in Billy Doyle’s Shoe Shop, Enniscorthy and Wexford and in Ferns parish office or phone 087 2646410. The cost of a DVD is €20 and once again all proceeds will go towards the Lourdes Invalid Fund.