Annacurra
WHIST DRIVE
There will be a whist drive in Annacurra Community centre on Saturday night next August 26 starting at 9 p.m.
GAA LOTTO
results for August 14: no jackpot winner; numbers drawn were 16, 17, 21 and 25; no matchthree winners. Jackpot this week €7,300. Draw is held in Saltee on Monday night.
NOTES
Item for inclusion in Annacurra notes can be emailed to annacurra@gmail.com, or phone 083 3136925. Also, enter a free weekly draw when you make a purchase.
You will find fresh local meat and free range eggs, chemical free fresh fruit and vegetables, freshly baked bread and cakes, jams, marmalades and chutneys, freshly cooked frittatas and lots more. Our craft section offers lovely gift ideas, jewellery and aran knits. Meet friends for breakfast or lunch or enjoy a coffee and a chat in beautiful surroundings.
A warm welcome to our new stallholders and if you are interested in joining our team, please contact: Caroline 086 0865838.
LOTTO
Caitlin O’Donovan and Andrea Anders at St Mary’s College debs ball Our Lady’s Island, Wexford takes place on September 8. Mass at 7 p.m. followed by candlelight possessiou around Island. Anyone interested please contact Evelyn Stewart 086 3617465, Joan Dowling 087 2260968/0402 30655 or John Moules 087 2387901 before September 5. Bus departing church car park Avoca 4.30 p.m.
RED KITE RELAY RACE
The Red Kite Relay Race takes place on Saturday, September 16, at 5 p.m. starting Avoca Community Hall. For details and to register online eventbrite.ie/e/second-annualred-kite-relay-race-6km-racetickets-34437300894 or drop into Avoca Community Courthouse Heritage Centre. All proceedss in aid of Avoca Tidy Towns and Community Courthouse. her role as Golde in Carnew MS production last year of Fiddler on the Roof.
The role of Sr. Mary Robert will be played by Erin Hogan, Sr. Mary Lazarus will be played by Thérèse Canavan Bolger, while Marie Dunne will take on the role of Sr. Mary Patrick. Monsignor O’Hara will be played by John Young and Curtis by Bill Stafford while Brian O’Gorman will play Eddie, TJ, Joey and Ernie will be played by Jimmy Spellacy, David Cox and John Duignan. Sr. Mary Martin de Toures will be played by Mary Doran and Michelle and Tina will be played by Catherine Stafford and Clodagh Ni Leasaigh.
TINAHELY WALKING CLUB
On Sunday, August 27, the walk will be at Kilbrannish (Grade B, 12km, 3.5 hours) meeting in Bunclody at 10 a.m. On Sunday, September 3, the walk will be at Ballycumber Loop (Grade B, 12km, three hours) meeting in Tinahely at 10.30 a.m. Please ensure to wear proper walking boots, to bring adequate food and drink and to pack (or wear) rain gear.
HERITAGE DAY
Carnew Heritage club are busy preparing for their annual working day on Sunday, September 10, on the usual lands on the Main Carnew/Gorey Road.
KNOCK PILGRIMAGE
A bus will be going to knock on Saturday, September 23, for an over night stay chapel at 7.30 a.m., Gorey 8 a.m., if you are interested in travelling please contact Marie 0n 053 9426646 or 087 2323966.
POP UP SHOP
The Carnew Community Care ‘Pop up Shop’ located on the Main Street, Carnew beside the post office will hold an end of summer sale on Friday, August 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Saturday the 26th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a great selection of good quality ladies, gents, children’s, baby clothes, footwear and household items at very affordable prices.
BINGO
of 4-5 to 10 points.
With a quick turnaround, we face St Pat’s in a play-off for the final quarter final place on Friday evening in Joule Park Aughrim at 7 p.m. We are calling on our loyal supporters once again to come out and support the team and help them keep the championship campaign on courseAll-Ireland Hurling Ticket Draws – As we wait to discover the finalists of the all-Ireland Football final, Coolboy GAA have two separate draws for a ticket to the all-Ireland Hurling Final between Galway and Tipperary on Sunday, September 3. Lines are €2 each and available from the Little Moon, Christy’s and any footballer or committee member. The draws will take place on Sunday, August 27, at 9.30 p.m. in the Little Moon. Best of luck folks.
FIRST CARE GROUP
A course in First Aid is being organised on Tuesday, August 29, at 7.30 p.m. in Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew. Cost is €10 per person and all those interested please contact Patricia Byrne 087 9879920 to secure your place or for more information.
The committee are looking forward to the results of the Tidy Towns results which are due out in September, also keep Wexford beautiful competition results in September also.
The committee are asking house holders to keep an eye out for blocked shores outside their homes and on the street and roadways as the heavy rain are leaving a lot of loose leaves around.
The committee are also gathering items for their stalls at the Gymkhana which has been kindly given to the Tidy Towns this year, we have lovely prizes for the wheel of fortune, also lovely home baking, flowers, vintage handbags, books, magazines bric-a-brac, teddy’s etc. Tickets for the annual draw with a first prize of €500 are available from committee members. All help on the day would be very much appreciated. Contact Maureen at 086 3448884.
HANDBALL LOTTO
tickets are available locally at €2 in Shorts, Coolgreany post office, O’Rafferty’s and Liam Clare. A new prize format is now in now in place, with no match 3’s, No Bonus Numbers, instead there is now seven lucky Dips worth €30 each, and one seller’s prize. Your support is very much appreciated by the club.
A house of stories will be held for the first time in Shillelagh Courthouse on August 25 to coincide with Heritage Week. We invite all other. groups to tell a story, play music or sing a song. It will start at 7.30 p.m. Admission free. Light Refreshments. There will be a raffle on the night.
On Sunday, August 27, the walk will be at Kilbrannish (Grade B, 12km, 3.5 hours) meeting in Bunclody at 10 a.m. On Sunday, September 3, the walk will be at Ballycumber Loop (Grade B, 12km, three hours) meeting in Tinahely at 10.30 a.m. Please ensure to wear proper walking boots, to bring adequate food and drink and to pack (or wear) rain gear.
HERITAGE WEEK
On Sunday, August 27, celebrate Water Heritage Day in Tomnafinnoge Woods with a wildlife river dipping and riverside walk event. This is a free event for families/adults. Booking essential. Ph Sarah 087 4199417.
GAA LOTTO
On Monday, August 14, the numbers drawn were 3, 11, 13 and 19. Bonus number 2: No jackpot winner. Seven matchthree winners – B. O’Keeffe, Aobhain Darcy, Anne Blake, Keith – c/o Bod, Ann Downes, Sam O’Keeffe and Stephen Perry. Next lotto jackpot €3,800. Next draw in Maggies on Monday, August 21.
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