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GAA CLUB NOTES
Lotto numbers were 5, 7, 20 and 29. No match-three winner. Next jackpot will be €8,000.
Our under-9 boys had their last training session of their season. Many thanks to Mick Scallon and Micheál O’Sullivan for their great mentor skill throughout the year.
The under-12 camogie team won their game over Castletown in Grantstown last week.
The under-15 boys’ football squad took themselves into the Sheil semi-final after their match against St Pat’s on Sunday morning last.
Our Intermediate Football team play the most important match of the season when they take on Adamstown in the game that will see them stay up or go down to another group. This Sunday at 11.30 a.m. in New Ross please give these lads your support. Best of luck to all the squad and their mentors David Currid, Gary Murphy, Get Luby and John O’Sullivan.
Our under-17 hurling and football are still in action so keep an eye on our Facebook page and Twitter account for all matches.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
Upcoming Events in Grantstown Community Village – Tuesday the 25th: Pongo in the morning and music with the Two Paddy’s in the afternoon. Wednesday the 26th: Pongo/ Brain Teasers/Reiki in the morning and quiz in the afternoon. Thursday the 27th: Mass at 11.45 a.m. with Fr Pender and Pongo/Cards/Chair Exercises in the afternoon. Monday, October 1: Exercises with Mairead/ Baking/Cards in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon.
Treatments Available In Grantstown Daycare Centre – Tuesday the 25th: Hairdressing from 10 a.m. Wednesday the 26th: Reiki from 10.00 a.m and Counselling from 1 p.m. Thursday the 27th: Hairdressing from 1.30 p.m. Monday, October 1: Exercise with Mairead/Baking/Cards in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon. Phone 051 561016 to make your appointment for the treatments.
BINGO
Bingo will be held in Grantstown every Wednesday night, starting on October 3 at 8 p.m. Come along and have some fun. Everyone welcome.
STUDY CENTRE
Study Centre in Wellingtonbridge has started running Monday to Friday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students can avail of individual days if desired.
Availability on Saturday for students that want to attend Saturdays only. Please contact Margaret Moran 087 2040823 or Marie Carthy 087 9709901 for further details.
SOCIAL DANCING
Dancing continues every Thursday night at Tír na nÓg with music this Thursday the 27th by Mary Pendergast. In aid of Ballymitty handball new-build.
PENNY BANK TO CLOSE
Unfortunately due to central bank regulations we are unable to continue the Penny Bank and it will be finishing on week 39. All books need to be returned at the end of this week to Nicola at the PO.
DATES FOR DIARY
Sunday Cafe – The Sunday Cafe is back after the summer Holiday break and will take place on Sunday, September 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come along for a chat and a catchup with the neighbours and sample some tasty bites.
Monster Drive-In Bingo – Monster Bingo is on Sunday, September 30, 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.
Arts and Crafts Class – ‘Shabby Chic Your Pumpkin’ for Halloween. Class will take place on Saturday, October 20, from 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. To register your interest or book your place, please contact Geraldine at 087 1370799.
VARIETY CONCERT
Please reserve Sunday, September 30 at 8 p.m. for the annual variety concert in Camross Hall with a host of entertainers from all around the county.
Artists will include Celtic Roots, Nick Dempsey, The Curran music group, Anita and John Cullen, Vicky Barron, Sharon Clancy, Ballycogley comedy group, Eabha Doyle, Seamus Murphy, Aidan Sinnott, Fr. Robert McGuire, Pat O’Callaghan comedy group, Ann Marie Greene, Sean Furlong, Aoife Codd, Rachel Hussey, Frances McCabe and Ann Dempsey, with other artists to confirm their availability.
The event is in aid of continued hall refurbishment. Admission €10, including The Tea. A wonderful night of entertainment is guaranteed.