AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Coolgreany LOCAL NOTES
To all readers of local notes, please be aware all notes must be with me by midday on Wednesday the 19th, and again by midday on Thursday the 27th for inclusion in Coolgreany Notes.
VINTAGE CLUB
The AGM of Coolgreany Vintage Club took place in the Coolgreany Inn on last Wednesday night where a large crowd attended, The chairman welcomed everyone, and then it was down to business with a very good report from secretary Geraldine O’Rafferty, followed by a very elaborate treasurers report from Alan Flood, which outlined the payments of €4,000 to North Wexford Hospice and also €2,000 to Coolgreany Tidy Towns. The chairman then reported on the start up of the Vintage Club and the successful Vintage Day and also the Car Run.
The following officers were the elected for the coming year 2019: chairman Dan Kennedy, Vice-chairman Seán Kealy, secretary Geraldine O’Rafferty, Assist secretary Sharon Flood, treasurer Alan Flood.at this stage the chairman closed the meeting by thanking all their sponsors in the past year, and everyone who help out in any way.
45 CARD DRIVE
A very successful 45 Card Drive is ongoing in the Coolgreany Inn on each Friday night at 8.30 p.m., everyone is very welcome to come along for a good night of craic at the cards, and some lovely finger food thrown in for good measure.
COMMUNITY ALERT
The local Community Group are reminding all members of our community to look out for all members of our community who may be living alone and might need someone to help with getting their everyday needs, or a small bit of company for a while during the day. A small little bit of concern for others goes a long way to help take away the stress and worries of many people who feel they are left alone in life. Please keep a lookout for others and be vigilant at all times.
TIDY TOWNS
The Tidy Towns Committee would like to thank Coolgreany Vintage Club for their very generous donation of €2,000 to their committee, which no doubt will be well spent for the village. A big thanks also to the ‘Wind Farm’ for their help in supporting the erection of a notice board in the picnic area for all to view and read the notes and it is also wheelchair accessible, and a history of the village on one side. The committee also had success at the keep Wexford Beautiful, with two highly commended awards and also an award for the New Walking Trail in Gurteen/Ballyfad Wood. A big thanks to C K Signs and staff for looking after us so well.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
A plea for photographs. Old Kilnenor Historical Society is pleased to announce the publishing of a book titled ‘NOTICE TO QUIT,’ an in-depth study of the Plan of Campaign evictions on the Coolgreany Estate. Attention is now focusing on the hunt for photographs of the evicted families, homesteads, Brooke estate rent receipts, ‘Notice to Quit’ notices to tenants., livestock distrain permits, summons to court appearances, jail term details, photos of medals of bravery – in fact anything that may add a small piece towards the jigsaw of the Coolgreany evictions.
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE? A ‘Drop-in and Scan workshop’ will take place in the May Byrne Trust House, Coolgreany on Sunday, December 30, beginning at 2 p.m. and will continue to 4.30 p.m. If you have any photographs/documents of interest, and would like to make available for inclusion in the book, then please drop for a chat. All photographs will be treated with respect and returned immediately after scanning. Alternatively, you may forward your photographs/ documents directly via email to John Kavanagh on johngkavanagh@gmail.com.
Craanford-Monaseed CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE
CCE Tuisceart Loch Garman and Craanford friends will hold the Craanford Parish Carol Ser- vice in St Patrick’s Church Craanford on Thursday, December 20, at 7.30 p.m. All welcome to come and enjoy a special night of Christmas music. There will be a collection on the night for a special cause that is close to all our hearts.
YOUNG AT HEART PARTY
Our annual Young at Heart Party was held recently in Craanford Community Hall. There was a fantastic turnout on the day with a great atmosphere. Guests were served afternoon tea and enjoyed a little tipple if they wished. Each guest also received a Christmas present. Music was provided by John and Pat Bass and Tommy Carroll with lots of dancing.
We wish you all a very safe and happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year. We look forward to seeing you all in 2019.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
Craanford parent and toddler group will resume again after Christmas. For further info please call 087 610364.
BINGO
Bingo is be held in Craanford Hall every Friday night at 8.30 p.m.
FINCH’S FITNESS
Finch’s Fitness classes continue at Craanford Sports Complex Mondays and Fridays at 9.15 a.m. Pilates from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
SPLIT-THE-POT
On Friday, December 7, the prize of €139 was won by Maureen Finn, Hillview, whose entry was purchased at the bingo by Maggie Kavanagh. Congratulations, Maureen. The Christmas hamper was won by Anne Mulhall, who purchased her entry in Doyle’s Londis. Congratulations Anne. The coordinating team for Friday, December 21, is Team 5: Mary Doyle and Elizabeth Kenny.
CHURCH NEWS
Mass Intentions: 10.30 a.m. Sunday, December 23: Liam, Kathleen and Joseph Nolan and Grace Warren. Mick, Maura, Larry and Anne Kenny, Island.
Masses this week: Monday to Thursday at 9.15 a.m. each day.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday from 9.45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CRAANFORD MONASEED CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR MASS SCHEDULE – Advent Penance Services: Monday, December 17, at 7.30 p.m. in Monaseed and 8 p.m. in Craanford.
Christmas Eve Monday, December 24: 6 p.m. Vigil Mass with Craanford Parish Choir (Craanford) and 7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass (Monaseed) (please note earlier time in Craanford)
Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25: 8 a.m. and 9.30 a.m. Mass (Monaseed) and 10.30 a.m. Mass (Craanford) music provided by the Bass family.
Parish office: For the week after Christmas Craanford parish office will open only on Friday, December 28, from 9 a.m. to midday.
Adoration: will take place in Craanford Church on Monday, January 31, from 9.45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
New Year’s Day, Tuesday, January 1 (Public Holiday): Mass in Craanford at 9.15 a.m. and Monaseed at 9.30 a.m.
Feast of the Epiphany: this year is observed on Sunday, January 6. There will be the usual weekend Masses.
CHRISTMAS MASS BOUQUET CARDS – Now available via the parish office in Craanford Community Centre (Wed and Thursday 9 a.m. to midday) and from Doyle’s LONDIS, Gorey Road Cost is €5 (including card) while stocks last.
GAA CLUB NEWS
LOTTO – jackpot €12,000. Numbers Drawn 4-12-14-19. No winner. Lucky-dip winners: Willie Rita and Rosemary Doyle, Magda Nass, Leo Corcoran and Sylvia, Terry and Pauline Drew, S Fawsitt, Gorey. Seller’s prize: Donals. Extra Christmas raffle prizes for the next three Wednesday night draws including St Stephen’s night. Winners of the Christmas chocolates: Mary Doyle c/o Kerry Foods, John Fitz and Josie Dowling. The lotto jackpot will remain at €12,000 till it is won. Lotto tickets available in Cooney Communications, Craanford, Donal’s Main Street Gorey or any club member. Tickets may now be collected and dropped back to Cooney Communications in Craanford by 6 p.m. on Wednesday evening and afterwards into Cooney’s Pub by 9 p.m. for inclusion in the draw.
CLUB AGM – New officers elected at this year’s Adult AGM are as follows: chairperson Peadar Whitty, Vice-Chair Patrick Kavanagh, secretary Siobhán Whitty, Ast secretary Edel Redmond, treasurer Anita Kavanagh, Ast treasurer Betty Shortall, PRO Elaine Byrne, Co. Board Reps Margaret Doyle/Lukie Finn, Registrar Liz Poole, Oifigeach na Gaeilge agus Cultúrtha, Caitriona Doran, Players rep Michael Lyons Jnr, Sarah McCormack, health and Safety Officer Thomas Kenny, Child Welfare Officer Stephen Hayes District reps Michael Lyons, Leo Corcoran, Michael O’Loughlin. School Liaison Officer Richard Doyle.
Officers of Coiste and camogie were ratified Coiste Chair Paddy Redmond, Vice Cahir John O’Brien, Coiste secretary Caroline Kavanagh, Ast secretary James Browne, camogie Chair Mick Curran Vice-chair Pat Redmond camogie secretary Noel Kelly.
Kilanerin-Ballyfad KILANERIN CHURCH
Morning Mass Tueday and Friday 9.30 a.m. Saturday 6.30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. Month’s mind Mass for Tess O’Toole Annagh Monday the 24th Christmas Eve 9 p.m. anniversary Mass John and Winifred Hempenstall Kilanerin Tuesday the 25th 11 a.m. Adoration on Tuesday from after morning Mass, adoration will finish early due to School Christmas presentation p.m.
BALLYFAD CHURCH
Morning Mass Wednesday and Thursday 9.30 a.m. Saturday 7.30 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. Monday the 24th Christmas eve 7.30 p.m. and Tuesday the 25th Christmas Day 9 a.m.
WHIST
Top Score was Micheál Murphy. First lady was Ann Fleming, second lady was Eilish Murphy and half time lady was Eamon Hayes. First gent was Marie Cushe, second gent was Betty Rose and half time gent was Sadie Mordaunt. Student winner was Ross Bailey. Raffle Winners were Micheál Murphy, Lil Kavanagh and Mary Sinnott. Christmas Whist will take place next Wednesday night at 8.30 p.m.
FUNDRAISING WHIST
Whist will take place on Sunday, December 30, in Kilanerin Hall at 2.30 p.m. All money raised will go towards buying a Defibrillator for Ballyfad. This will be available to members of the public in the event of someone in the area suffering a cardiac arrest. This is a very worthy cause and your support would be very much appreciated. For further details please contact Marie at 087 2223230.
VINTAGE CAR/TRACTOR RUN
The Gap Vintage club are holding a vintage car and tractor run on Sunday, December 30, from the Gap Pub, Ballythomas, in aid of St Aidan’s Day Centre, Gorey, registration is from 11.30 a.m., all are welcome to come along.
Tara-Hill MASS TIMES
Mass times in St Kevin’s Tara Hill. Christmas Eve Mass at 8 p.m. Christmas Day Mass at 10.30 a.m. Wishing all our parishioners a very happy and peaceful Christmas. And thank you to everyone who helps out in any way throughout the year, it is most gratefully appreciated.
SCHOOL NEWS
Carol service in church on Wednesday, December 19, Surname A-L. 7 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Surname M-W 7.45 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. Refreshments served in school during these times.
Junior/senior infants Christmas show takes place in the school hall on Thursday, December 20, at 1 p.m.
School closes for Christmas holidays on Friday the 21st at midday and reopens on Monday, January 7. Wishing all students, parents and families, a happy, peaceful and safe Christmas.
SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY
The Tara Hill community alert senior citizens Christmas party took place on Thursday, December 13, in the Amber Springs hotel. A large crowd gathered on the night to a beautiful Christmas dinner. There were spot prizes galore and followed by a great night’s dancing. Thank you to all who helped out and made this event possible for all to attend.