Crossabeg

PATRONS

The annual patron to Crossabeg cemetery will take place on Saturday, June 30, Mass will be celebrated in the cemetery at 7 p.m. and during the Mass the graves will be blessed. The annual Patrons in Ballymurn will take place on Sunday, August 12, at 2 p.m.

CHURCH NEWS

Daily Masses every Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9.30 a.m. Adoration every Monday from 1 p.m. till 7.20 p.m. with Mass at 7.30 p.m. Adoration then continues till 9 p.m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at the parochial house at 8 p.m. To acknowledge the 25th anniversary of the Eucharistic Adoration in Crossabeg, there will be special ceremonies with Eucharistic Miracles on display in Crossabeg church on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, June 15/16/17 and 18.

ARTRAMON OPEN DAY

The sunshine brought families from far and near out to wander round the beautifully kept grounds of Artraman House on Sunday week last, where they could stop and admire the lovely house, have some refreshments and enjoy the outdoor musical and singing entertainment. All proceeds to the local senior citizens committee who wish to thank most sincerely the Countess and her staff for once again allowing the public in.

Many of the visitors were very complimentary when speaking of their walk around the grounds. The committee also wish to thank all the musicians and singers who attended, those who offered help setting up, parking cars, provided seating and tables, catering and also to all who supplied cakes and buns and helped out on the day to make it a most enjoyable occasion for all.

ATHLETICS

Congratulations to St Killian’s AC athlete, Amy Forde, who came fourth in the Senior Hammer at the all-Ireland Schools finals held over the bank holiday weekend in Tullamore. Amy recorded a PB of 34.89m. Congratulation also to Jack Forde, who came fourth in the Intermediate High Jump with a new PB of 1.85m. Excellent days work by both athletes.

COMMUNITY GAMES

Training for the county Community Games athletic finals continues at the community field in Crossabeg every Monday evening at 7 p.m the county finals take place at the Hub in Enniscorthy on Sunday, June 24, with all athletes asked to be in attendance by 9.30 a.m. to prepare for the parade and the distribution of singlets and numbers.

Well done to the boys’ under-13 Rounders team who were runners-up to Piercestown-Murrintown in the county final, played last week. Grateful thanks to Eamonn Codd, who managed the team and to all parents who got the boys to the venue. The boys had a great win in the semi-finals over Newbawn/Raheen, but the more experienced Piercestown-Murrintown team proved too strong for them in the final. This was the first time that the area had a boys Rounders team in action, and we hope to continue this trend in the 2019 season.

GRADUATION

Congratulations to Dr Cian Lambert, on qualifying recently as a Dentist from Trinity College, Dublin. Cian is son of Máire and grandson of the late Robert and Mary Lambert, Newcastle, Crossabeg. We wish him well in his future career.

GARDEN WALK/TALK

Castlebridge Show committee are holding a garden evening with Syl Doyle of Wilton nursery, Bree, on Wednesday, June 20, in the Community Garden Castlebridge at 7.30 p.m. Syl will do a walk and talk evening around the gardens and answer any questions you may have. He will also have a selection of plants for sale. Tea, coffee and some delicious home baking will be served after the talk and admission is free. The committee look forward to seeing you there. walk and talk evening around the gardens and answer any questions you may have. He will also have a selection of plants for sale. Tea, coffee and some delicious home baking will be served after the talk and admission is free. The committee look forward to seeing you there.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Bridge Rovers AFC Soccer Club will hold their annual general meeting in the clubhouse on Thursday, June 14, at 7.30 p.m. All parents and new members welcome.

SUMMER CAMP

The FAI summer soccer camp is back for 6-14 yearold boys and girls from August 13 to August 17 and takes place at the Bridge Rovers grounds in Castlebridge. Book now at summersoccerschools.ie book early as this camp sold out for the last two years.

ITEMS FOR COLUMN

Items are always welcome for the Over the Water column. Send to redcow2@eircom.net by Thursday night for inclusion in the following paper which comes out on a Tuesday, or text to 086 1980775.