Ballymurn
CHURCH NEWS
Christmas Mass Times in Ballymurn are as follows Christmas Eve 9 p.m. Christmas Morning 10 a.m.
Reconciliation and confession for Christmas: Ballymurn, Tuesday, December 19, 7.45 p.m. with three priests hearing.
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy is extended to Ann Sinnott Weisensee, Garrytinodagh on the death of her brother Peter Sinnott, Carnew. May he rest in Peace. Deppest Sympathy to Margaret O’Brien and family, Kilmallock and Jonathon Kehoe and family, Garryvarren on the death of their sister Jacqueline Gibbins in Limerick. May she rest in peace.
YOUTH CLUB
Ballymurn Youth Club every Friday night in the hall from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
BINGO
Bingo is on every Monday night in the Anvil Ballymurn at 9 p.m.
SEASON’S GREETINGS
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Congratulations to Nigel and Sinéad Cullen on the birth of their baby boy and also congratulations to Kieran and Róisín Roche on the birth of their baby girl Emma.
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. Captured in the DVDs are the spiritual, joyful and serene aspects of the pilgrimage, and some of the work that goes on behind the scenes.
The 49th annual pilgrimage was lead by Bishop Denis Brennan and evident on the DVD is the.
Copies of the DVD are now available in Myles Doyle’s Store, Main Street, Gorey and 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. Triona Eviston, Rita Bernie and Margaret Kinsella.
A small number of Christmas bakes are still available to purchase and can be obtained by contacting Annis directly at 087 2426146.
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Over one-hundred-and-ten guests and committee members attended Crossabeg senior citizens’ Christmas party in Ferrycarrig Hotel last Sunday evening and a most enjoyable evening was had by all. During the meal guests were entertained by members of Crossabeg School choir under the watchful eye of Principal Eamonn Codd and performed a selection of well known and seasonal songs. Many thanks to all who gave up their time on a Sunday evening. It was greatly enjoyed by all. The honour of cutting the cake this year went to Mairead Dixon and Gillian Hearn. Sincere thanks to all the hotel staff who provided excellent service as usual.
Table spot prize winners were Kathleen Higgins, Monmore, Mary Roche-Goldsmith, Seán Kelly, Edenvale, Trish McDonald, Crory, Maggie Scallan, Ballymurn, John Kenny, Farmhill, Greg Ryan, Garrywilliam and Fr Jim Finn, Parochial House, Sion. Well done, all.
Monster Parish Raffle: Turkey: James Quinn, Jnr, Newcastle, Ham: Edward Rossiter, Saunderscourt, Christmas cake: Bridget O’Neill, Mill Haven, bottle of whiskey: Bernie O’Connor, Kilpatrick, bottle of wine: Declan Parker, Oylegate, Box of chocolates: Paschal Gill, Ferrycarrig, bottle of whiskey: Kathleen Roche, Woodbrook, bottle of vodka: Rita Bernie, Kyle, bottle of sherry: Séamus Carroll, Saunderscourt, bottle of wine: Anne Kehoe, Kyle Upper, Yvonne Quinn, Ballyharron, Eoin Cloney, Kyle, Ella O’Connor, Kilpatrick, Box of chocolates: Clare Millar, Cromwellsfort, Ferrycarrig Hotel voucher: Jay O’Connor, Ballydicken Upper, Tin of biscuits: John McGarrigle, Kereight, Mary Kenny, Farmhill, Box of Chocolates: Frances McDonald, Lonsdale, Nellie Gill, Ferrycarrig, Box of biscuits: Mary and Con Noonan, Saunderscourt and Tin of sweets: Joe Cashin, Taghmon. Many thanks to all who supported the raffle. The evening concluded with renewal of friendships, stories, chat and discussions of all the happenings since last year’s party.
CONDOLENCES
We offer our sincere sympathies to Aileen Soady and family members on the death of her husband Albert Soady, Kyle Upper, who died at Wexford General Hospital on Saturday, December 2, and whose body was cremated on Wednesday, December 6.
Also to Pauline Finnerty and family, Monmore on the death of her father Gerard P Wynne, who died December 5 and whose funeral took place to Kilcoman cemetery following funeral Mass in St Brendan’s Church, Birr, Co. Offaly on Friday, December 8.
Also to Dolores Sheil and family, Kereight, on the death of her mother Peggy Power, Kennedy Park, Wexford, who died on Thursday, December 14, and who was buried in Crosstown cemetery following 12 o’clock funeral Mass in Clonard Church last Saturday.
Also to the family, relations and friends of Bridie Bauress (née Carroll of Slaney Lodge, Crossabeg) who died in Dublin last Thursday, December 14. Bridie’s funeral Mass was celebrated at 11.30 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown, Dublin yesterday (Monday) followed by burial in Dean’s Grange cemetery. May they all rest in Peace.
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Crossabeg NS school children will perform their Christmas Nativity play in Crossabeg Parish Church this Tuesday evening, December 19, at 7 p.m. All are invited to come along and support the children many of whom will be performing in public for the first time.
CHRISTMAS MASS
Christmas Eve Mass in Crossabeg Church will be at 11.pm and Christmas Day Mass at 11.15 a.m. with alternative times in Ballymurn Church. Full details on Parish/Church newsletter.
FERRYCARRIG 5 ROAD RACE
St Killian’s AC will host the sixth running of the Ferrycarrig 5 mile road race on Sunday, January 7, with the event getting under way at 12 o’clock noon from the Wexford FC complex at Newcastle, Crossabeg where the race starts and finishes as per other years. Full details available on popupraces.ie/events/arachas-ferrycarrig – 5/.
YOUTH CLUB
There will be no Youth Club activities this coming Friday evening (December 22). Christmas holidays untilJanuary 12. On behalf of Crossabeg Youth Club the committee wishes to thank Mr. Codd and the Staff of Crossabeg N.S. for the continued use of the school premises for Youth Club activities, the Parents whohelp with supervision on Friday evenings, without whom there would be no club and finally we wish all ahappy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. Enjoy the break and see you all on Friday January 12.
LADIES FOOTBALL AGM
The Crossabeg/Ballymurn Ladies Football club held their Annual General Meeting recently in OylegateCommunity Centre and the following Officers and Committee were elected for the coming year:
Chairperson: Niall McDonald, Vice-Chairperson: Aleisha Cullen, Secretary: Susan Neville, Treasurer:Tilda Kavanagh, PRO Peadar O’Connor, Co. Board Rep. Ann Doyle, Grading Committee: Joe Bishop,Child protection Officers: Elaine Barlow and Aoife McDonald, Registrars: Orla Joyce and Elaine Barlow. Committee: Rita Cummins, Marty Hennessy, Getta McDonald, Aoife McDonald, Lillian Lawlor andMairead Cummins.
Mentors: U-8 not filled, U-10: Joe Bishop assisted by Ciaran Kearney, U-12: P.J. Whelan, U-14:NiallMcDonald and Gary Quinn, U-16: Micheal Scallan, U-18: not filled, Junior and Senior positions: not filled.
SEASON’S GREETINGS
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our loyal readers. winners each receiving €40 Dennis Burke, c/o Tavern, Jonathan Tobin, Curracloe, Tommy Carthy, Curracloe and Conor Howlin, Ballinablake. Weekly draw every Sunday night at 9 p.m.
Winners of the Special Christmas Draw were: Jacqueline Warren, Enniscorthy (bottle of brandy), Diarmuid Doolan Snr, Sandy Lane (whiskey), Elizabeth Fox, Glynn (Vodka), Rita Moore, Curracloe (whiskey), Kate Rochford, An Post, Enniscorthy (vodka), Blaise and Dan, c/o Tavern (wine).
CURRACLOE SCHOOL NEWS
A Christmas concert will be held tomorrow – Wednesday, December 20, at 1 p.m. All are welcome to come along to the school hall and get in the festive mood.
There will be two Christmas raffles this year. The main raffle (for adults) will be held after the Christmas concert and thechildren’ raffle will be held on Thursday. The staff wish to thank all who donated prizes for the raffle particulary their main Sponsors Patsy Roche (trailer of logs),McCauley’s Chemist ((Hamper),Hotel Curracloe and Kehoe’s Agri and DIY Blackwater (€50 vouchers).A big thank you to all the ticket sellers and the organiser Noreen Hearne.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Kitty Murphy winner of split-the-pot on December 13. Kitty won €114.50. The next draw is tomorrow evening December 20.
CHRISTMAS COFFEE DAY
The Porter House in Castlebridge will hold their annual Christmas Coffee Day in aid of the Castlebridge Day Care Centre tomorrow, Wednesday, December 20, ffrom 11 a.m. till 7 p.m. Why not drop in and join the staff on the day for chat while enjoying all the usual treats, mince pies, cakes, buns, tarts plus a cup of tea or coffee. There will also be a raffle with some fantastic prizes. The tickets cost €2 each or three for €5 Later on that night they will hold their Christmas Bingo session. A real night’s entertainment with all the usual prizes. Live music on the night with John Kenny and Pam Rossiter.
CARDS
Recent winners in Partners 45 cards in Hotel Curracloe were as follows: Thursday, December 7: Ian Hearne and Michael Byrne. Thursday, November 30: Murt Kelly and Kenneth Hearne. Partners 45 cards continue every Thursday night at 9 p.m. Reminder: The Christmas Final takes place this Thursday, December 21, at 8.30 p.m. You must have played a minimum of six nights to qualify for the final.
SEASON’S GREETINGS
Wishing all our readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.