BannowBallymitty
CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES AT CARRIG CHURCH.
Christmas Eve at 8 p.m. Christmas Day at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
GAA CLUB NOTES
Lotto numbers were 2, four 21 and 25. Jackpot remains at €14,000 into the New Year. The Reserve jackpot is €5,000. Next draw January 7, 2020. Well done to Simon Boyce winner of a bottle of Whiskey.
Congratulations to Dermot Howlin on his Election to represent Wexford at the all-Ireland Conference. This is a major honour and privilege to be elected, and a deserving acknowledgment of Dermots tireless and dedicated work in both Wexord and to the Bannow-Ballymitty Club. Best of luck.
Well done to the Ballad Group, who will represent the club in the Leinster Final of the Scor competition on Sunday, January 12, in Louth.
Winners of the camogie Christmas Raffle were Ann Rochford, Elizabeth Lacey and Noeleen Walsh. Thanks to everyone who helped out and supported the raffle.
We will be handing out the Bodibro gear this Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on both nights.
Well done to Cushinstown Gaa, who won the Leinster Junior Football Final. Best of luck in the all-Ireland. Merry Christmas to all in our parish and have a Happy New Year.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS IN GRANTSTOWN COMMUNITY VILLAGE – Tuesday the 17th: Pongo/Chair Exercises in the morning and Christmas Raffle in the afternoon. Wednesday the 18th: Christmas Nativity by Danescastle National School in the morning and Christmas Magic Box Bingo in the afternoon. Thursday the 19th: Chair exercises in the morning. Mass with Fr Pender at 11.45 a.m. and music with Owney and Co. in the afternoon. Monday the 23rd: Pongo in the morning and Cards/ Fun in the afternoon.
SERVICES AVAILABLE IN GRANTSTOWN DAYCARE CENTRE – Tuesday the 17th: Hairdresser from 10.30 a.m. Wednesday the 18th: Counsellor from 1.30 p.m. Thursday the 19th: Hairdresser from 10.30 a.m. Home Baking available all week. Phone 051 561016 to make your appointment for these services which are available to everyone in the community.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE – The Daycare Centre will be closed from Tuesday, December 24, to Wednesday, January 1, inclusive. It will reopen on Thursday, January 2.
DECEMBER CHRISTMAS DIARY DATES – Wednesday the 18th: Daycare Centre Christmas Bingo at 8 p.m. Saturday the 21st: Green Road in concert. 50% of ticket sales will be donated to the Irish Cancer Society. Tickets will be on sale at Grantstown Daycare Centre and Costcutters, Wellingtonbridge. Sunday the 22nd: Grantstown Community Village Carol Service. at 4.30 p.m.
THANK YOU – A huge thank you from everyone at Grantstown Community Village to Pat and Eileen Delaney and Willy Byrne, who donated Christmas trees to us this year.
CHRISTMAS BINGO
Don’t miss out on the Christmas Bingo in the Daycare Centre on Wednesday, December 18, at 8 p.m. Christmas raffle with lots of prizes and tea or coffee with some festive fare.
CORACH NEWS
Cathal Cummins was the sole scorer for the B side who lost to Ferns B Sunday morning 4-1. Niall Harney continued his scoring streak with a hat trick for the A side who secured a win over Ferns. Conor Anglim was also on target. The game ended 4-2.
Hard luck to the under-12 girls who lost to Rosslare Rangers on Saturday 5-0. The scoreline did not reflect the chances nor effort of all the players. it was a tough day when decisions don’t go your way.
Congratulations to the under-14 boys who had a strong win. Kyle Cleary scored two and David McDonagh grabbed a hat trick on his debut.
BANNOW PARENTS’ COUNCIL
Christmas Memorial Decoration fundraiser, remember a loved one this year with personalised Christmas tree decorations with your loved ones name on it for €3. These can be ordered from
Bredas Corner Shop or Martina Sinnott at 086 0607545. Alternatively last year’s decorations can be reused for a €1 donation. All the decorations will be placed on the Christmas tree in the church for the Christmas sermons and returned to the family’s as a memento.
BALLOUGHTON CHURCH SALE
The Christmas sale held in aid of Balloughton Church funds on Saturday, December 7, was extremely well supported, as it was every year since this annual sale began many years ago. A huge debt of gratitude is extended to all the generous people who came, provided goods for sale, bought and helped in so many ways to make it the success it always enjoys. A big Thank you to one and all.
Winners of the raffle were Cathy Murphy, Philip Barnwell, Margaret Bracken, Carla Reid, Donald Barrett, Margaret Bracken, Alberta Hill, Donal Keane, Breda (corner shop), Evie Colfer, Mary Dwyer, Stan Scanlon, Matthew Stafford, Seán Byrne, John Miller, Nicholas Stafford, Rev Cannon A Minion, Hazel Doyle, Mary Stafford, Eileen Hannon, Shirley Watchorn and Joanne Watchorn. Congratulations to all the lucky winners.
Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and a peaceful and healthy new Yea.