Coolgreany-Johnstown

BEARNA CHLENS

Bearna Chlé National School will hold their annual Christmas Family Fun Day on Sunday, December 3, from 11 a.m. On the day ther will be home baking, handmade crafts, wreaths, bbq delights, tea or coffee and mince pies, nail art, pottery making, games and lots more, plus fantastic prizes for our Christmas Raffle. Lots of bargains.

SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY

The Johnstown-Coolgreany Christmas party will be held in the Woodenbridge Hotel on Sunday, December 3, at 1.30 p.m. In the past decade we have noticed a significant increase in numbers due to the growth of the parish and people remaining active in their later years. In a departure from tradition and in the interests of accommodating a growing senior population, it has been decided to dispense with the traditional invitations. Attendance at the party is open to those aged 60 and over.

Due to the increasing numbers and to cover the costs of holding the Party, the committee have decided to issue tickets at a cost of €10 per person. This covers lunch and the band afterwards. If you would like to attend this function tickets can be bought from any member of the senior citizen’s Committee. Please phone Mary at 086 3856448 or Rosemary at 087 9639260.

FIRE SERVICES

Coolgreany Community Alert, in conjunction with Wexford County Council Assistant Fire Officer Mr Ray Murphy, will deliver a talk and video presentation on fire safety in the home at the May Byrne House on Thursday, December 7. at 8 p.m., also he will be explaining the availability of Free Smoke Alarms for those who may qualify for them in our local area.

COOLGREANY SURGERY

We are just about to reach another very important milestone in the life of our community with the Local Surgery about to move to a more central position in Knockgreany, Coolgreany beside the Hairdressing Saloon, with the official opening date set for Monday, December 11, where all facilities will be the same as heretofore.

For the benefit of anyone new to the area, take the Ballyfad road for 100 metres from the Coolgreany Inn, turn right and again travel another 100 metres and the Surgery will be on your left (Signposted). The Surgery will be managed by Dr Tom Kennedy and Dr Miriam Birch. All Surgery opening hours will be the same as always.

BIRTHDAYS

Birthday greetings to Sinéad Fleming, who celebrated her birthday on last Friday. Also birthday greetings to Tanya O’Toole, whose birthday was on November 27, and Nicky Boland, whose birthday is on this Thursday, November 30.

COOLGREANY DRAMA

Congratulations to Coolgreany Amateur Dramatic Society, who won at drama festivals in in Gorey and Mullagh, Co Cavan; also Maggie Murphy won best actress award in both festivals, and Ned Dempsey won Best Director in Gorey. They also received a number of nominations. They are now through to the all-Ireland Final in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal in December.

HANDBALL

Coolgreany Handball lotto now stands at €2,800, lotto tickets are available in Jim Short’s, Coolgreany post office, O’Rafferty’s. and Liam Clare. A new prize format is now in place, with seven lucky dips worth €30 each and one Sellers Prize. There was one local lucky-dip winner in the last draw, Tadhg Garvey collecting €30. Your support is very much appreciated by the club.