Over the Water
GAA DINNER DANCE
The Shelmalier GAA Club in association with St Ibar’s camogie club and the Shelmalier Ladies’ Gaelic Football Club will host a dinner dance and presentation night on Saturday, December 1, at 7.30 p.m. in Hotel Curracloe. A four course meal will be served. Tickets are priced at €25 and available from the Porterhouse, Castlebridge; Hotel Curracloe and any committee member.
1910 REMEMBRANCE MASS
The annual Mass in honour of the Shelmalier all-Ireland winning team of 1910 and in remembrance of all deceased members will be celebrated at 10.30 a.m. in Castlebridge church on Sunday, November 25, annual general meeting.
Shelmalier GAA Club will hold their annual general meeting on Friday, November 30, at Hollymount complex. Refreshments will be served at 7.30 p.m.
COISTE NA NÓG
The annual general meeting of Shelmalier Coiste na nÓg will take place on Tuesday, December 4, in Hollymount at 7.30 p.m. Thanks to all who make hurling 365 possible in Castlebridge national school. Large numbers of children are participating. Good luck to the under-14s in the semi-final of the Martin Storey tournament, which will take place on Sunday, November 25, at 11.30 a.m. at Hollymount.
DEVELOPMENT LOTTOS
results of the Curracloe United Development lotto for Sunday, November 11, The numbers drawn were 5, 7, 25 and 28. There was no jackpot winner and no match-three winners. Weekly draw takes place every Sunday night at 9 p.m.
The following were the winners of club prizes in the National FAI draw; PJ Redmond, Newfort, Screen (International match tickets) Clara Murphy c/o Shane (International match tickets) James Delaney, c/o Seanie Murphy (International match tickets) Jim Kelly, Ballylucas, Ballymurn (summer Camp 2019 voucher) Patsy Roche, Kilmacoe, Curracloe (summer Camp 2019 voucher) Adam Whitmore, Ballina (Irish Jersey) John and Eileen Furlong (Irish Jersey) Sarah Rossitor, c/o Elaine (Referees beginners course place). All tickets bought now go on to regional and national draws. They wish to thank everyone who supported the draw. There was no winner in the recent Shelmalier GAA development lotto and one matchthree winner, James Hanley, who won €200.
CURRACLOE SCHOOL NEWS
Congratulations to the recent split-the-pot winner Eoin O’Doherty, who won €110.50c. The next draw takes place on Wednesday, November 21, Weekly envelopes (€2 each) can be purchased in the local businesses in Curracloe or at the school.
Bingo continues every Sunday in the school hall from 3.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Well done to all the members of the girls’ team for their fantastic performance in St Patrick’s Park on Tuesday, November 13, All of the team displayed great skill and sportsmanship.
Third to sixth class pupils are really looking forward to performing in the National Opera House on Thursday, November 22, at 7.30 p.m. They have been practising hard for the last few months and cannot wait to show their parents and friends a great time on the night.
A big Thank You to all who sent in shoe boxes for the recent Shoe Box Appeal.
HOTEL CURRACLOE
Thursday night and its Cards (partners 45) at 9 p.m; Friday – Killers Pool and Darts at 9.30 p.m; Saturday its live music at 10.30 p.m; Sunday its live music again and bingo at 7.30 p.m; Food is served all day every day. The weekly winners of cards for turkeys recently were Larry O’Shaughnessy and Joe Kelly.
SCREEN SCHOOL NEWS
Well done to the girls who played in the Rackard League final on Tuesday night of last week. Unfortunately it was not their night, but they played a fantastic game and were great ambassadors for their schools. Everyone is very proud of them.
Music workshops have started in school for the junior classes, where pupils will be learning all about percussion instruments and rhythm. The senior classes will get their turn in the New Year. T.
his month the school have started a brand new children’s book club. If you are interested in trying a new book, why not look at the choices for this month: ‘Ghosts’ by Raina Telgemeier (age 8-10) and ‘The Secrets of Grindle wood’ by Jackie Burke.
The recent clothes collection with NBCI was a great success. With thanks to everyone who brought bags of clothes to the school, a total of €803 was raised for the school. This money will hopefully go towards buying a further two interactive boards for the classrooms.
Keep this date in your diary: On Thursday, December 13, the school will be having their annual carol service followed by the switching on of the lights. Further details will follow soon.
Enrolments have started coming in for September 2019. If you would like information about the school or an enrolment form, please contact the school at 053 1937142 or email screen.ns@gmail.com.
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