Crossabeg
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The annual general meeting of the Over the Water Vintage club will take place in Ballymurn hall this Wednesday, January 15, at 8 p.m. Existing members and newcomers are most welcome.
CONDOLENCES
We send our deepest sympathy to the family of the late Maeve Mythen (née Fitzpatrick) Newcastle, Crossabeg, who died on Thursday, January 2, Maeve had been battling illness for some time but yet her death came as quite a shock to her family and friends.
Her remains reposed at Mulligans funeral home on Saturday, January 3, with removal on Sunday to Crossabeg church for Requiem Mass. Burial took place afterwards to the adjoining cemetery.
To her husband Mike, daughter Tina, sister Maria, brothers Michael and Jimmy, brothersin-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, relatives and friends, we extend our condolences. She was also predeceased by her late brother junior. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
FERRYCARRIG 5 ROAD RACE
There was a huge turnout of walkers and runners from around the county and beyond for the annual and ever popular Ferrycarrig 5 Road Race which took place on Sunday, January 5.
The Crossabeg-Ballymurn community centre committee wish to extend their deep appreciation and thanks to their main Sponsors Sheridan Insurance and other generous sponsors and to Ferrycarrig Park for the use of their facilities.
As always, they said, the event could not have been possible without the assistance of the many volunteers who gave up their weekend to prepare in advance. There was a marvellous community spirit, from the committee members to the stewards, to the parking attendants, race officials and those providing food and helping out with post race refreshments. Preparations are already under way for the 2021 event.
ST KILLIAN’S AC NEWS
After a years break, the popular Ferrycarrig five Road Race was back this year and St Killian’s Athletic Club was proud to be associated with such a fantastic event. The race was well supported with 350 competitors heading off round the roads of Crossabeg. St Killian’s club was well represented in the race by the senior athletes.
The race was won by Ger Forde from the Slaney Olympic club, who won both the Road and Cross Country events in 2019 as well as a national Novice bronze medal. He came home in a time of 25 minutes 11 seconds.
St Killian’s own Niall Sheil came home in second place in a time of 26 minutes 08sec. Brian O’Shaughnessy battled hard and was rewarded with 28th place in a time of 31 minutes 05sec.
John Egan is going from strength to strength and was next home in a time of 32 minutes 39sec in 33rd place. Chris McCarthy was hot on his heels in 36th place in a time of 32min 57 sec with Séamus Harding finishing in a time of 33 minutes 26 sec. The senior ladies, fresh from their marathon exploits, also performed well with Tara Jarvis home in a time of 43 minutes 31 sec and Gail Kavanagh home in a time of 48 minutes.
PILATES CLASSES
New Pilates classes will start in Blackwater community centre from January 21 on Tuesdays at 11.30 a.m. and Thursdays at 8.15 p.m. Debbie is qualified in Joseph Pilates as well as Clinical Pilates. She has additional qualifications in Pregnancy, Back Pain and Older people pilates. You can contact her at 086 8122535 for further information.