Crossabeg
CIRCUIT TRAINING
Circuit training classes, suitable for all fitness levels will begin this Wednesday evening, October 31, from seven to 8 p.m in Crossabeg national school. Contact Liam for further details at 087 0635416/liamkehoept@gmail.com Facebook: Liam Kehoe Personal Training. Instagram: @ liamkehoept. Classes cost €7 per class or you can pre-pay €30 for five classes. Call or text to register.
CHRISTMAS FAIR BOOKINGS
It is that time of year again when the Christmas Fair for the Tracie Lawlor Trust is being planned. The committee are now taking booking. The fair takes place on Sunday, November 25, in Castlebridge hall. To find out further information or to book your stall, please contact 087 3341344 as soon as possible.
STORYTELLING
The next storytelling session at Kyle Forge takes place on Sunday next, November 4, with events getting under way at 8 p.m. Refreshments are served and a raffle also takes place.
MASS TIMES
The following are the times of services in Crossabeg church this coming week. Thursday, November 1, is the feast of All Saints and Mass will be celebrated at 11.15 a.m. and again in the evening at 7 p.m. Friday, November 2, is the feast of All Souls and Mass will be celebrated at 11.15 a.m. and again in the evening at 7 p.m. If you wish to have members of your family prayed for, please leave names in at the parochial house.
NEW ARRIVAL
We send our congratulations to Orla and Michael Kehoe, Crossabeg, on the birth of their first child, a son, born last week.
ATHLETICS
Juvenile outdoor training at the local community field has now concluded for the winter months. There will be no training this week for mid term. Training will resume indoors in Crossabeg national school on Monday, November 5, from 6.30-7.30 p.m for first to third classes and from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. for fourth classes and upwards. Training on Thursday nights only for the older group from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. The annual general meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5, Ann Foley, RIP.
One of Crossabegs most respected and well known residents, Ann Foley of Crory, died on Friday of last week. She celebrated her 90th birthday back in June and had been in failing health recently.
Formerly Ann Crean-Murphy of Curracloe, and beloved wife of the late Seán, she immersed herself in all aspects of country life and farming, while raising a son and daughter, John and Fionnuala. She took a keen interest in her community, and was always on hand to offer her services to help out with fundraising events. Indeed she kept up that interest till a couple of years ago and could be seen at Kyle Forge helping out with the coffee morning for the Hospice Home Care, among others.
She involved herself with the senior citizens committee, selling tickets and collecting spot prizes as well as making a Christmas cake. She could be seen on the night of the party chatting away to the guests and making them most welcome. She loved her home and gardening was a particular joy for her. Many of her flower arrangements could be seen in the local church.
She had a great devotion to her church and was a regular church goer. She became a member of the Altar Society and took a pride in decorating the church weekly and on special occasions. The members of the group became her close friends and each helped the other.
She will be sadly missed by her son and daughter, grandchildren Shane and Katie, daughter-in-law Julie, nieces, nephews, extended relatives and family friends and neighbours. She reposed at her residence on Saturday and Sunday and removal took place to Crossabeg church on Sunday evening at 6 p.m. with Requiem Mass offered up on Monday morning at midday. Burial took place afterwards to the adjoining cemetery RIP.
SILVER CIRCLE FUNDRAISER
Tickets for the Silver Circle draw are continuing to sell strongly across Crossabeg and Ballymurn. The great support received on the doorsteps is much appreciated. With only a few weeks to go before the first draw, anyone interested in joining up is invited to contact one of the following committee members as soon as possible, Bobby Kenny 087 2341399, Bernie Kiely 085 8567633, Tommy Kinlough 087 4402402 or Donnacha McDonald 086 8343802.
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