BannowBallymitty
CONTACT EMAIL FOR NOTES
Contact email for notes is now nicolahowlin@gmail.com notes must be in by 7 p.m. on Thursdays.
ST PATRICK’S PARADE
The 11th annual St Patrick’s Day parade takes place in Carrig-on-Bannow on March 17 at 2 p.m. The occasion is always family friendly and this year there is a new route which takes in even more of the village. If you would like to enter a float, please contact Marie at 087 9709901 or Greg at 086 8174231. There will also be prizes for the best decorated house in the village.
SOCIAL DANCING
Social dancing continues every Thursday night in Tír na nÓg with music this Thursday, March 12, by Jack Byrne, Thursday, March 19, by South Bound, March 26 by Adrian Ryan. All welcome – refreshments served. Proceeds in aid of Ballymitty Handball new build.
CORACH RAMBLERS NEWS
The weather played havoc yet again with all underage matches cancelled last Saturday. The three adult games went ahead on Sunday with the women’s team recording a great 3-0 win against title rivals Adamstown to return to second position in the league with games in hand. Grace Donovan scored two and assisted Niamh Millar for the third to set up a thrilling end to the league campaign. The Men’s A side played out a 0-0 draw v Tombrack and the B side went down 2-0 against Cloughbawn at home.
Last Sundays split-the-pot winner was Christina Murphy, who picked up €513 for herself. The club is extremely grateful of the continued support of all with our weekly draw.
OUR PARISH
It’s Journal time again and we are looking for graduate photos or if u got married in the last year and if you would like to put your wedding photo in. If you had a baby in the last year and would like to give us the date of birth to be included in the journal or maybe you would have an article you would like included or an old photograph. If you have anything you would like included please contact Anne Farrell at 086 8469131 or Nicola at 087 6859868.
TEACH NA NÓG PLAYSCHOOL
Teach na nÓg Playschool are now taking bookings for September 2020. Forms can be got from the pre-school or phone 051 561773 for any enquiries.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS IN GRANTSTOWN COMMUNITY VILLAGE – Tuesday the 10th: Chair Exercises/Pongo in the morning and music with Joe McDonald in the afternoon. Wednesday the 11th: Pongo in the morning and Talk by Age Action Ireland in the afternoon, bingo at 8 p.m. Thursday the 12th: Cards/Games in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon. Monday the 16th: Chair Exercises/Pongo in the morning and music with Jim Boyse and Co. You can find out all about Grantstown on our website: grantstowncommunityvillage.ie.
SERVICES AVAILABLE IN GRANTSTOWN DAYCARE CENTRE – Tuesday the 10th: Hairdressing from 10.30 a.m. Meals on Wheels. Wednesday the 11th: Counselling from 12.30 p.m. Thursday the 12th: Hairdressing from 10.30 a.m. Meals on Wheels. Monday the 16th: Exercise with Mairead. Home Baking available all week. Phone 051 561016 to make your appointment for these services which are available to everyone in the community.
HORTICULTURE CLASSES
Grantstown Horticulture Classes are on every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and are free for everyone to join. For more details phone reception at 051 561016 or email info@grantstownpriory.com.
GAA CLUB NEWS
Hard luck to the adult ladies’ footballers on losing out to Ballyhogue this afternoon. The score line was 2-7 to 2-14 but a great performance was seen by all and the fresh legs on the sideline made a difference. Well done to all the girls and to Shane and also to Gemma (thanks for the oranges at half time) and to all who came out to support the girls. That’s the first league match under way for the season so onwards and upwards from here.
No winner of club lotto so jackpot stays at €14,000. Winning numbers were 2, 10, 23 and 32. One match-three winner received
€200 – Sharon and Ellie Murphy of Growtown.
Next New Ross District Awards Night is on Saturday, March 14, in the Horse and Hound. David Currid is a deserving recipient this year and if you’d like to come along and celebrate on the night please contact Jason Sinnott at 086 8107111 by March 11. Function includes a meal and presentation of awards and a great night of celebrations is guaranteed. Tickets are €28 per person.
MEMBERSHIP – Another night for membership will be on between 7-8: 30 in the complex on the Thursday, March 12, membership needs to be paid ASAP as matches are and will be starting soon so everyone needs to be registered before matches are played. It is important that everyone who has not paid membership or registered to please come along on one of the nights and sign up for the coming year.
Under-17 boys had a great win over Taghmon on Sunday last in their Football championship. This Sunday they play Ballyhogue in Grantstown at 11 a.m. in Hurling. The junior ladies have a home game against Clonee also on Sunday.
The Junior Hurlers travel to the Rapps for their league game with a throw in at 4 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. Please check Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram for correct match times and venues.
BRIDGE RESULTS
Results w/e March 3: 1. Bridie Dillion @ Sheila Chapman; 2. Patsy Farrell @ Mick Harpur; 3. Rich Howlin @ Pax Morris; 4. Roisin Kelly @ Theresa Foley.
COMMUNITY GAMES CHESS
Well done to the two chess teams who took part in the Chess County Final Community Games in Piercestown on 27th. A Thank you to their teacher Mr Wickham. They played well on the night. The team members: Saoirse Murphy; Rowan Kelly; Erin Sinnott; Dean Diskin: Seán Murphy and the other team Dru O’Connor; Seán Galvin; Dylan O’Toole; Madison Murphy and Sophie Wickham.
BALLYMITTY HALL – DATES FOR THE DIARY
BALLYMITTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN – A meeting will take place in Ballymitty Hall on Thursday, March 12, at 8 p.m. All from the locality are encouraged to attend to have an input into a development plan for the area.
WINE and FOOD TASTING NIGHT – Wine and Food Night with Wallace’s SuperValu Wellingtonbridge and Mary Gaynor Wine Academy Ireland – Friday, March 27, at 8 p.m. in Ballymitty Hall. Fundraiser Ballymitty Hall Fund. Tickets €20. Contact 087 2664412 to book.
HALL HIRE – We have Wi-Fi/ Projector/Laptop – we just need your ideas. Interested in holding an event or starting a Club? Get in touch with Ballymitty Hall at 087 2664412 or ballymittyhall@ gmail.com.
YOGA CLASS – Every Tuesday and Thursday night at 7 p.m. Beginners welcome. Contact Ger at 087 0640081.
TAE KWON DO CLASSES – Every Wednesday and Friday. Contact John Phillips at 086 3893382.