Askamore

SPLIT-THE-POT

Friday, November 9, winner of split-the-pot is Josie Doran, Monbay – winning €175. We thank everyone for supporting split-thepot. Envelopes can be obtained from the School or any parent and from Ashling Walsh after weekend Masses in Askamore Church.

Draws will take place every Friday morning in Ballyellis School.

COMMUNITY GAMES EGM

Due to severe lack of numbers at the Community Games AGM, an EGM will be held next Wednesday, November 14, at 8.30 p.m. in Askamore Hall. If parents don’t attend the EGM, there will be no other option but to close the club.

This means that activities like draughts, gymnastics, table quizzes, badminton, soccer, art and handwriting will no longer be held in the Kilrush-Askamore area. This would be a huge disappointment to children who love being part of such activities. Please make every effort to attend next Wednesday to ensure that the Community Games in Askamore continues.

MUINTIR NA TÍRE AGM

Askamore/Muintir na Tire annual general meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 13, at 8 p.m. in Askamore Activity Centre. We would encourage all members of the community to attend.

FIRST AID COURSE

The first aid course running in Askamore Activity Centre is well attended and as a number of people have expressed an interest in attending a future course, it has been decided to hold one in the new year, dates still to be decided.

To book a place please Ph. Seán 087 2898805 or Geraldine 087 7795922. Cost €40.

SLEEP-OUT FOR HOMELESS

Well done to Jason Keogh and fundraising team who took part in the ‘sleep out’ at Askamore Community Centre recently. Children from Ballyellis and Ballyroebuck schools dressed up for ‘no uniform day’ and a number of events organised by supporters raised a massive €3,875. Well done, everyone.

GOLDEN YEARS PARTY

Golden years party will be held on Saturday, November 17, at 6.30 p.m. Music by John Murray. Refreshments served. All people aged 60 years and over are welcome. Phone Seán at 087 2898805 for more information.

ARTIST EXHIBITION.

An art exhibition by local artists will run from November 23 to November 25 in Askamore Communty Centre. This eagerly anticipated exhibition will display the works of local artists in a variety of mediums – painting, jewelry, sculpture, selting etc. Doors open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday to Sunday. Cairde

The new cairdeapp system is now in use by Askamore Community Text/Event Alert group. You can still join and keep in- formed of what is happening in your area.

New members welcome.If you have not already done so, you can now download the app. New members must first register with Askamore Community Text Alert. Ph. 087 7795922 or speak to any community council member for more info.

FINCHES FITNESS

Pilates classes continue in Askamore at 8.45 a.m. every Wednesday followed by fitness classes at 10 a.m. and Fit for Anything group 11.15-12.15. Contact Declan at 086 8468165.

RURAL TRANSPORT

The local link bus leaves Askamore Church car park at 9.30 a.m. every Tuesday morning and 9.45 on Saturday mornings. This is a vital link to Gorey for many people and we would encourage people to use the service as often as possible. Phone Willie – 087 2449167 – for more information.

KILRUSH-ASKAMORE GAA

There was no winner of the latest lotto draw. The numbers were 1, 4, 6 and 25. Lucky-dip winners were Meave Donnelly, Caroline Breen, James Dunbar and Eoghan Mulholland. Mary Tomkins won the Sellers’ Prize. The next draw will be on Tuesday, November 20, in Peter Doyle’s, Ferns and the jackpot is up to €5,400. €2 tickets are available from club players and members.

This year’s AGM will be held on Sunday, November 25, at 7 p.m. in the clubhouse. Mass for deceased members will be in Askamore on the 24th at 6 p.m.

CLONEE LADIES’ FOOTBALL

Our AGM will be held on Friday, November 16, at 8 p.m. in the clubhouse. Please send nominations for positions to club secretary Cora Redmond.

CARNEW MUSICAL SOCIETY

Just a few more weeks for the cast and crew of Carnew Musical Society to put the polishing touches on their 52nd production, ‘ My Fair Lady’ based on Pygmalion by George B Shaw, book and lyrics – Lerner and Loewe. The show will be performed in St Brigid’s Hall, Carnew from Monday, November 26 – Saturday, December 1.Coupled with a great storyline the show includes many favourites including, Wouldn’t it be loverly, I could have danced all night, Get me to the church on time, The Ascot Gavotte, On the Street where you liveand With a little bit of luck to name but a few. Priority Booking, sponsor and Super Sponsor Tickets are now available from.

The cost of staging musicals is very high and Carnew Musical Society would not be in a position to stage Musicals without the continued support of local businesses and patrons for their sponsorship and patronage. Priority Booking tickets (which replaces the Associate Membership ticket) will be available from all committee and cast members at a cost of €17 each and will entitle you to priority booking for each seat purchased.

If you would like to sponsor, a sponsor ticket will cost €40 and will admit two people and sponsors will have their names listed in the programme. Super Sponsor tickets are also available and please do contact us for more information about becoming a super sponsor. If you have not been approached for tickets and would like to purchase an Priority Booking or sponsorship ticket, or would like to place an advertisement in the programme, please contact 087 9323990 (this is not the booking number).

CONGRATULATIONS EDMOND

Congratulations to Ballycon- ran native Edmond Kenny, who won the Lory Meagher all award for 2018 in the full forward position, having scored one goal and five points in the Lory Meagher final against Sligo Warwickshire. The versatile utility player continues to grow in stature winning awards at home and overseas. From being net minder for Askamore winning minor 2003 and intermediate 2009 he won a London senior in 2016 at wing forward with St Gabriel’s.

He also won a New south Wales hurling championship as well as playing football with bondi gaels in NSW Edmond also turned out in Boston in both codes. As the club and parish are immensely proud of this young athlete he truly is one of the greatest ambassadors the club has produced in the games of the Gael.