AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Crossabeg BIRTHDAY GIRL
Congratulations to Ann Foley, Crory, Crosabeg, who celebrated her 90th birthday on Thursday, June 14, We wish her continued health and happiness.
COMMUNITY GAMES
The Community Games Athletic County finals take place on Sunday next, June 24, at the Hub in Enniscorthy. All participants are asked to be in attendance at the grounds by 9.45 a.m. to prepare for the parade and to hand out singlets and numbers. Parents are being asked to lend a hand to the organisers on the day. Admission on the day is €3 for adults and €1 for children.
CONDOLENCES
We extend our condolences to Liam Kavanagh and family, The Deeps, Crossabeg, on the death of his brother Michael (Mick) Shanahona, Ballyhogue, which occurred on Saturday, June 9, and whose funeral took place following Requiem Mass in Glynn church on Tuesday, June 11, to Galbally cemetery. Our condolences also to Eileen and Nicky Cowman, Monmore, Crossabeg, and the extended Cowman/Neville families, on the death of their sister, Marie Neville, Barnahask, Curracloe, whose funeral took place to Curracloe cemetery on Wednesday, June May 13 they rest in peace.
SÉAMUS KEHOE R.I.P.
‘Gone too soon’, ‘We lost a good man’ and ‘a big loss to family and community’ were some of the sentiments echoing around the parish last week, when news broke of the death of Séamus Kehoe, Kereight, Crossabeg, who fought a long battle with cancer and who died in a Dublin hospital on June 8.
Beloved husband of Siobhán, and father to Joseph, Seán and Liam, and brother to Michael, Mary (Kinsella) Margaret (Hogan) and Jo (McCarthy), he is sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Elaine and Aideen, grandchildren Ollie and Oisin, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends and neighbours.
Séamus was first of all a committed and devoted family man and in the last few years a proud grandfather. He gave his family his undivided attention and was always on hand to listen and to give advice. Many in the parish also came to rely on him for his straightforward talking and his great ‘one liners’. For the community a dedicated committee member and worker is gone.
A Telecom Eireann employee till his retirement some years, he still found time to give to his parish. The GAA in particular were lucky to avail of his services, where he held the position of secretary of Crossabeg-Ballymurn Bord na nÓg for 11 years and he also managed several teams in that time. From there he took on the position of chairman of the club, as well as holding the position of treasurer and a County Board Rep.
He acted as secretary of the community centre in Kilpatrick and from there went on to chairman of the committee of the new community field at Garrywilliam. He never asked others to do anything he wouldn’t do and many a time he could be seen cutting the grass, putting filling on the field roadway or just making sure everything was in order for the many clubs using the facilities.
A regular churchgoer, he also served a few tenures on the parish committee, starting from when he was a teenager. He could also be relied on to set up the loudspeaking system for field days and the annual patron again these jobs just got done.
He was also a member of the board of management during the building of the current school and was involved in establishing the Fás scheme for the community centre and parish properties, as well as being a member of the Wexford Local Development Enterprise Board.
During his earlier years, he was a member of Macra na Feirme, the Tops of the town, the local Rowing club and competed on quiz teams for Telecom Eireann. How he ever managed work, family and parish commitments one can only imagine. He truly will be missed in this parish.
His remains reposed at his home on Sunday, June 10, with removal to Crossabeg church on Monday evening and Requiem Mass on Tuesday at midday, followed by burial afterwards to the adjoining cemetery. A Guard of Honour taken from the local GAA club accompanied the hearse on both days and the large attendances for the removal and burial was testament to the respect and esteem in which he was held. May his gentle soul rest easy, God knows he has earned it. Rest in peace Séamus.
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 Patron in Ballymurn will take place on Sunday, August 12, at 2 p.m.
SUCCESSFUL AUDITION
Congratulations to James McDermott, Kyle, who has been chosen to play the character of Harry Boland in Michael Collins, the Musical, which will be staged by Oyster Lane Theatre Group in October. James has been involved in many Oyster Lane productions over the years. Best of luck, James.
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.
ATHLETICS
St Killian’s senior athletes have had a busy couple of weeks on the roads. Evergreen Niall Sheil had no rest with two wins recently. He travelled to Carrick-on-Suir for the third race in the three County League in the ‘dead man 5’. Niall had a great race and took his third victory in the series.
He travelled to Enniscorthy on Sunday week last to compete in the Pearse Road 6km in aid of the Sacre Coeur Boxing club. He was joined on the day by Brian O’Shaughnessy and Gail Kavanagh. They all had a great race with Niall taking the win and Brian finishing in third place. Gail is really getting the running bug and is getting stronger with every race. Niall, Gail and Pádraig Moriarty were in Wexford recently for the Kennedy school Park 5km. Pádraig was just back from an injury and looked good, getting around the course comfortably. Niall won with Gail finishing 49th of over 500 entrants. Brian O’Shaughnessy competed in Craanford for the annual ‘Run with Ray for 5K’. In a competitive field, Brian had a great race finishing in ninth place.
Over the Water SUMMER CAMP
FAI summer Soccer Camps at Curracloe United take place from July 2 to July 6 Book online summersoccerschools.ie or call 1890 653 653.
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.
DEVELOPMENT LOTTO
results of Curracloe United lotto draw for Sunday, June 10, The numbers drawn were 9, 18, 22 and 25. There was no jackpot winner and one match-three winner, Seán O’Leary, c/o, Seán, who won €150. Tickets available from committee members and the draw takes place every Sunday night.
CURRACLOE SCHOOL NEWS
Well done to all the girls and boys who took part in the Rackard League. Both teams reached the semi-finals and are looking forward to celebrating their great achievement on Thursday, June 21.
On Thursday, June 7, pupils from fifth and sixth classes went to Shielbaggan Outdoor Activity centre on their school tour. Pupils from first, second, third and fourth classes had a great day out in Clara Lara on June 18 and the Infants are looking forward to their trip to Blackwater Open Farm on Wednesday, June 20, The end of year/Graduation Mass will be held in the school on Tuesday, June 26, at 11 a.m. The next Induction Day for the new Infants takes place on Tuesday, June 19, at 2.30 p.m. The staff are looking forward to welcoming the new Infants and parents once again. Thanks to the parents’ association who are providing refreshments.
Wexford Harbour Tennis Club Coach, Ashley Wynne visited the school on Friday, June 8, and provided a coaching session with each class. This was a very enjoyable and worthwhile experience, so thank you Ashley.
On Friday, June 15, a golf pro visited the school and introduced the children to golf. Thanks to Jamie O’Sullivan for organising.
The staff and parents would like to extend their thanks to Nora Forde, who trains all the classes in basketball every week. The final of the in-school basketball league was held on Friday, June 15, Community Games.
The Community Games Athletic County finals take place on Sunday next, June 24, at the Hub in Enniscorthy. All participants are asked to be in attendance at the grounds by 9.45 a.m. to prepare for the parade and to hand out singlets and numbers. Parents are being asked to lend a hand to the organisers on the day. Admission on the day is €3 for adults and €1 for children.
MARIE NEVILLE R.I.P.
Her extended family are left reeling with the news of the sudden death of Sunday, June 10, of Marie Neville (née Cowman, Monmore, Crossabeg) and Barnahask, Curracloe. Having attended the funeral Mass on Saturday for her cousin, Carmel Watchorn (née Fitzhenry) who could have foreseen what was to come. Marie was at home when her accidental and sudden death occurred and despite the assistance of the ambulance crew, she was pronounced dead at Wexford General hospital later that night.
Aged 84 years, she was pre-deceased by her husband Tommy in 2002 and also pre-deceased by her daughter-in-law Helen. She had been in good health right up to her death, having attended Mass in Curracloe church that morning, where as church Sacristan for over a decade, she carried out her duties with her usual efficiency and care.
Despite her failing eyesight, this did not deter her from carrying out her duties and devotion to the church where she was a regular Mass goer. Of late she had great support from the Altar Society committee members who were on hand when her coffin was carried in to the church on the Tuesday evening. They decorated the altar with her favourites flowers and made sure all the candles were lit and everything else ready for parish priest, Fr Denis Kelly to perform the funeral ceremony, such was their respect and loyalty for their comrade.
She was a much respected and committed parishioner, ever ready to offer her help and services and advice when asked. She loved her garden and tending to her flowers and vegetables as well as enjoying the company of her grandchildren, and visiting her family members.
Dear mother to Francis, Tomas, David, Áine and John-Joe and sister to Eileen, Nicky, Don and Elizabeth and the late Gerry, she will be sadly missed by her children, brothers and sisters, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family relatives, friends and neighbours. Her remains reposed at Mackens funeral home on Tuesday, June 12, with removal to Curracloe church at 7 p.m.
The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. with burial afterwards to the adjoining cemetery. A Guard of Honour taken from the Shelmalier GAA Club accompanied the coffin on its way into the church on Tuesday evening and again on the journey to the graveside. We extend our deepest condolences to her family and friends. R.I.P.
SOCCER SUMMER CAMP
The FAI summer soccer camp is back for 6-14 year old 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
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