CraanfordMonaseed
OPERATION TRANSFORDMATION
Due to recent weather conditions the remaining events for Operation TransFORDmation are on hold till further notice.
Bingo Night – new date to be confirmed; 5km fun run and walk – new date to be confirmed. Dates will hopefully be advised next week when snow and ice have cleared and routes will be assessed.
THANK YOU
Thank you to all our ‘Local Heroes and Snow Angels’ who painstakingly helped our community over the last few days. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed. Hopefully we will not see the likes of that weather for a very long time again. Please take care in the few days ahead till the thaw is complete.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
Next meeting will take place Thursday, March 22, at 10.30 a.m. in Craanford Community Hall. We will host Liz McDonald Reflexologist at the meeting. All welcome €3 per family. Call 087 6103624 for further details.
COMMUNITY CHILDCARE
Craanford-Monaseed Community Childcare requires a Playschool assistant with level six qualifications to cover days off/ holidays etc. in the playschool. Applications to Liz furlong Craanford-Monaseed Playschool Craanford Gorey Co. Wexford or lizcraanford@gmail.com.
LEARN TO DANCE
Why not learn or polish up those dance moves. Learn to jive, waltz and more. Classes aren ongoing in Monaseed hall on Tuesday evenings and Camolin parish hall Wednesday evenings – both classes start at 8 p.m. Beginners and advanced all welcome. Contact Aileen at 086 8469443 for further details.
IRISH DANCING
Irish Dancing Classes continue every Tuesday in the Sports Complex at 2.50 p.m. Boys and girls from four years plus. All levels of dancers welcome. Cost €7.50 per class. Contact Siobhán O’Donoghue at 085 2554556 for further details.
BINGO
Bingo is played in Craanford Hall every Friday night at 8.30 p.m. Bring a friend; enjoy a night out with a difference and who knows your luck could just be in.
COMPLEX FOR HIRE
Why not consider the indoor complex in Craanford for any indoor parties or events? Available to rent and protection from any weather mishaps. Call 086 8228686.
FINCH FITNESS
Keep fit classes continues in Craanford Sports Complex Mondays and Fridays at 9.15 a.m. Followed by pilates from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
SPLIT-THE-POT
On March 2 there was no draw due to the snow. Normal service resumes this Friday. The co-ordinating team for Friday, March 16, is Team 5: Mary Doyle and Elizabeth Kenny.
CHURCH NEWS
Mass Intentions: 6 p.m. Friday, March 16: John Kinsella, Island. 6 p.m. Saturday, March 17: John Kinsella, Island. James and Johanna Doyle, Ballydarragh. 10.30 a.m. Sunday, March 18: Jack and Maria Kavanagh, Island.
Recent dead: Michael Byrne, Ballydermot, Inch and Theresa (Dolly) O’Connor, Island. RIP Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday, March 12, from 9.45 a.m. to 11.45 a.m.
Visits to sick and Housebound: to facilitate Confirmations and because of disruptions caused by snow Fr Richard will now make his March visits to the sick and housebound with Holy Communion on the morning of March 20. If there is anyone you would like to add to the list please call 087 6923280.
Stamps: Sincere thank you to everyone that has donated any used stamps and put them in the boxes in the porch of the church in Craanford and Monaseed. It is really appreciated.
GAA LOTTO
Jackpot €12,000. Numbers drawn were 7, 14, 23 and 29. No winner. Lucky-dip winners: Natasha Smyth, Danny Whelan and Patrick Kavanagh, Island seller’s prize, Margaret Doyle. The lotto jackpot will remain at €12,000 till it is won. Many thanks for your continued support. 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.