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TABLE QUIZ
A table quiz in aid of Bannow 1169 an international Norman music festival to be held on the bank holiday weekend in May will be held this Thursday night, April 26, in Colfer’s Pub, Carrig-on-Bannow at 8.30. Great prizes, table of four €40. GAA club notes
Lotto numbers were 10, 25, 27 and 30. No winners congratulations to Bridie Lacey Bannow a match-three winner. Next jackpot will be €4,700.
Our intermediate Football team took a hard fall during the weekend with a heavy defeat over St Mary’s Maulditown on a scoreline of 3-12 to five points. So going in with a draw and a loss for round three of the championship.
Last weekend the Junior Hurlers took on the Rapps. Look up the Facebook page for results.
This Saturday night in Carrig Community Centre the bingo celebrates its 10-year running. Special Thanks goes to the original organisers who started the ball rolling and to everyone who is involved from week to week. These things don’t just happen on their own a lot of work is involved. On Saturday there’s €1,600 in prize money to be won and lots of raffle prizes.
On Tuesday the Junior Ladies’ Football take on Baile Dubh Tire in Grantstown at 7.30 in their first round of championship good luck ladies.
Well done to our Scor Group on representing club recently.
The Junior Football squad took on Horeswood on Friday last in Grantstown and took a comfortable win. Final score B/B 5-12 h/w 2-11. Well done, lads.
Keep up to date with underage and adult games on our Facebook page and Twitter account.
SPLIT-THE-POT
The winner of this week’s splitthe-pot was Ritchie Walsh winning €621. Congratulations
BEACH CLEAN UP
Cullenstown Beach clean-up Monday, May 7, at 7 p.m. Your support is always appreciated.
PARISH CLEAN UP
Since good weather is forecast. we will start the clean-up this week till end of April.
The roads are littered with rubbish and we need to pick up as much of it as we can before the Grass and weeds start growing and covering it up. Bags available gloves etc from Nicola in PO. If people would take an area near them and organise to do a section of road and let us know that would be great. More help less work. Trailer will be in usual place for the rubbish till end of April.
DANCING
Dancing continues in Tír na nÓg every Thursday night with music this Thursday, April 26, Catherine and the Images. All welcome refreshments served.
ANNIVERSARY DANCE
Ballymitty handball club is celebrating the fourth anniversary Of social dancing in Tír na nÓg on Thursday, May 3, with music by Delta Dawn. Work has now started on the building of our Second ball alley which brings great pressure on fundraising. We would welcome a little more support for our weekly dances as we believe the new facilities will be of great benefit to the youth of the parish.
‘RHYTHM OF THE SEA’ CONCERT
The Little Sea Musical Society in association with the Kiltra school of music concert orchestra and guests present the ‘Rhythm of the sea’ concert in Carrig church on Friday, May 4, and in St Mary’s community hall, Fethard on Saturday, May 12. Tickets on sale in Kiltra school of music, Bredas corner shop Carrig, Costcutters Wellingtonbridge and Fethard post office.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
UPCOMING EENTS IN GRANTSTOWN COMMUNITY VILLAGE – Tuesday 24th: Arts and crafts with Donna/Cards at 11 a.m. in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon. Wednesday 25th: Pongo/ Cards/Reiki in the morning and music with Jimmy Barnwell in the afternoon. Thursday 26th: Pongo in the morning and Cards/Table Quiz in the afternoon. Monday 30th: Exercise with Mairead in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon.
TREATMENTS AVAILABLE IN GRANTSTOWN DAYCARE CENTRE - Tuesday 24th: Hairdressing from 9.30 a.m. Wednesday the 25th: Reiki, Sonas or Imagination Gym from 10 a.m. Thursday 26th: Counselling from 1 p.m. Please note these treatments are free for clients. Small fee for hairdresser. Phone 051 561016 to make your appointment.
FUNDRAISING – If you are interested in organising a fundraiser or doing a charity event on our behalf or if you wish to make a donation, phone 051 561016, we will help in any way we can.
VOLUNTEERS URGENTLYNEEDED – If you can give even one hour of your time per week, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for Minibus Drivers, Meals on Wheels Drivers and Drivers to transport Residents to doctors or hospital appointments.
MONSTER BINGO
Monster Bingo is on Sunday, April 29, at 3 p.m. in Ballymitty Hall. €1,500 in prizes including Special page; €50 one line, €100 for two lines and €150 full house. Raffle and lots of prizes. Tea and sandwiches served.
MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA
A Music Extravaganza takes place at Stafford’s of Tulllicanna on Sunday, May 6, with music from 4 p.m. till late. This is a night not to be missed as there are a number of bands performing on the night with all proceeds from this unique event going to the Hope Cancer Support Centre, Enniscorthy. For more info contact 087 6386236.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The annual AGM of Bannow historical society will take place on Monday May 14 in Tir na Nog Wellingtonbridge. All are welcome. There wiil be a historical talk in Tir na Nog in early May. Details to follow in weeks to come.