Boolavogue

CONGRATULATIONS

Conratulations to Edel Doran, Clone West, daughter of Peadar and Mary, who announced her engagement to Stephen Rothwell, Ballyduff, Ballycanew during the Christmas holidays.

ST CORMAC’S NEWS

So far this season, the men’s ‘A’ team, which was promoted last season, have played 12 games, won five, drawn five and lost only two. This leaves them in third place and in a good position to gain promotion to the top division.

The ‘B’ team are doing very well, on top of Division 5, having won eight of their 11 games, drawing one and losing only two. If they hold their nerve, this team could not only gain promotion but might also be in line for league honours.

The ladies’ team are doing even better, winning five of their six games and drawing the other. The promotion of the Youths coupled with the loss of five very experienced players, has given them a very difficult season so far. But they have seen a significant improvement in their results in the last few games. Despite the bad start to their season, they could still finish mid-table in the higher division.

Due to the weather and the League’s attitude to playing in inclement weather, the under-16s have only played two games so far this season, losing both unfortunately. Hopefully the New Year and the resumption of games will see them collect some points.

The under-14 girls’ team, which also gained promotion last season, are doing well, having won two of the four games they have played so far.

The under-13 boys who lie mid-table, having won two games, lost one and drawn two of their five games could well finish higher up the table at the end of the season.

GAA DRAW

Matt Butler won the trailer load of timber in the Monageer-Boolavogue GAA draw held in association with the national club draw. The second prize, a year’s membership of the Monageer-Boolavogue GAA Gym, was won by Jenny Redmond. A huge hamper, the third prize was won by Aggie McHale who also won the fourth prize, six months membership of the gym.

Another hamper, the fifth prize was won by Cian Moore. The sixth and seventh prizes, dinner-for-two vouchers, went to Gillian Ryan and E Gahan c/o Brian Turner. The eight prize, a club voucher to the value of €30 was won by John Carton and the ninth prize, three months gym membership was won by Yvonne Sweeney. The final prize, two bottles of wine were won by Gillian Ryan.

The club would like to thank all who supported the draw and remind subscribers that the National Club Draw will take place in the spring of this year.

MANY THANKS

The GAA club would like to thank all those who supported the annual Liam Cooper memo- rial cup game on New Year’s Day at 11 a.m. and special thanks to those who participated. Thanks to their generosity, over €1,000 was raised for Wexford Hospice Homecare.

CLUB AGM POSTPONED

The GAA club’s AGM, which was due to be held on Friday, December 28, was postponed due the sad death of Teddy Sinnott RIP., Crane, Monageer, the previous day.

GAA LOTTO

The first draw of the New Year for the Monageer-Boolavogue lotto takes place tonight, Tuesday, January 8, at 9.30 p.m. in the club complex in Monageer. The top prize on offer is €5,500 and tickets for the draw, costing only €2, will be available in the club complex immediately before the draw.

MINISTERS OF THE WORD

Bernie Flood is reading at the 8 p.m. Vigil Mass on Saturday, January 12, while Ann Whelan is the Eucharistic Minister on duty. On Sunday morning at 11 a.m., Gay Gahan is the Minister of the Word on and will also help distribute Holy Communion.

ADVANCE NOTICE

The annual patron in St Cormac’s will be held on Sunday, June 30. Mass will be celebrated in the cemetery at 3 p.m. and will be followed by a field day in aid of parish funds.

ADORATION

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament resumed in St Cormac’s yesterday, Monday, January 7. Exposition will take place each Monday from 11 a.m. till 10 p.m. and all are welcome to participate.