Johnstown & Thomastown
GYMKHANA.
The annual Gymkhana and field day will be held on Sunday, August 27, in Coolgreany Village. We are looking for volunteers to help with various aspects of the show. If anyone would like to join our committee please contact Declan Finn at 086 2437343.
TIDY TOWNS.
The Tidy Towns Committee are putting in a huge effort to get the village into the best possible way for the upcoming adjudication in the Tidy Towns competition.
The committee are seeking a big effort from everyone in their efforts to give the village a huge lift for the adjudication of the Keep Wexford Beautiful Competition which will be adjudicated over the month of July, if you have an hour to spare please come out and give this hardworking group a hand in their approach to making a big impression on the adjudicators for this competition also.
MAY BYRNE HOUSE.
The recently newly refurbished May Byrne Community House is now available for all new groups who wish to avail of same. They refurbishing means a lot more space for meetings both downstairs, and also upstairs which has Projector Facilities and a White Board for Presentations, there is also beautiful new kitchen facilities with lots of apace.
Anyone with new ideas for its use or want to know more about what’s available, please Contact Sarah at 087 7944252.
BALLYFAD PATRON.
Ballyfad was blessed with a beautiful sunny day for their annual patron which took place in the cemetery on last Sunday, where Rev Fr Denis Browne presided and blessed the graves and prayed for all members of the community who are buried in Ballyfad cemetery.
BIRTHDAYS.
Congratulations to Jack Robert Hughes Ballylacey, who celebrated his ninth birthday on last Sunday, July 16. Also birthday greetings to Nadine Roche Thomastown, who celebrated her birthday on last Monday, July 17.
HANDBALL.
There was no winner of the lottery this past week, the jackpot currently stands at €11,200, lotto would tickets are available locally at €2, in Shorts, Coolgreany post office, O’Rafferty’s and Liam Clare Select any four correct numbers to win or share the big money, select three correct numbers to win or share €500. Your support is very much appreciated by the club.