Coolgreany
DRAMA FESTIVAL
Coolgreany Drama’s One Act Festival 2018 held recently at St Mogue’s Hall, Inch was a huge success, with big crowds turning up on each of the three nights to see nine productions by groups from Counties Wexford, Wicklow and other parts of the country.
The Coolgreany festival is part of the affiliated Drama League of Ireland circuit competition, in which groups nationwide are competing at festivals around the country for places in the One Act Drama Finals to be held in Kilmuckridge over the second weekend in December.
Balally Players from Dundrum in Dublin were the winners in the Open Section of the Coolgreany Festival with their production of the Giant Killers, while Sillan Players from Co. Cavan were the winners in the Confined Section with the Long Wet Grass.
Other awards were as follows. Best Director (Open Section) – Gary Wall, Balally. Best Director (Confined Section) – Yvonne Seymour, Sillan. Best Performer (Open Section) – Seán Murphy, Balally. Best supporting performer (Open Section) – Maura Lavelle, Bridgewater Theatre Group. Best performer (Confined Section) – Eva Fidgeon, Sillan. Best Supporting Perfomer (Confined Section) – Charlene Cadden, Bailieborough Drama Group. Best Design – Sillan. Audience Award – Bailieborough for Smile Handsome. Adjudicator’s Award – Megan Morahan, Bridge Drama. Adjudicator’s Award – Liz O’Hanlon, Bailieborough.
Coolgreany Drama would like to thank the Festival Committee for planning and organising the festival and everyone who generously lent a hand to ensure everything ran smoothly each night.
They would also like to thank the excellent Adjudicator, Geoff O’Keeffe, for his entertaining and informative assessments each night, and the festival’s main sponsors, Whizzy Internet.
Most of all, Coolgreany Drama would like to thank all those who turned up in such great numbers to be entertained by the nine shows. Coolgreany would not have a festival without these stalwart drama supporters.
They would also like to congratulate all the festival award winners and wish the best of luck to all the groups from around the country taking part in the all-Ireland drama circuit this month.
These groups include Coolgreany Drama itself, which began its all-Ireland circuit journey at the weekend in Letterkenny and Ballina with its production of Mr Foot, Directed by Sally Stevens and featuring Maggie Murphy and Niall Hunter.
Coolgreany’s next major production at St Mogue’s, Inch will be Juno and the Paycock, by Seán O’Casey, directed by Ned Dempsey, running from January 24 to January 27.
CHEQUE PRESENTATION
On next Friday night, November 8, at 9 p.m., the Local Coolgreany Vintage Club will make presentations of cheques to North Wexford Hospice and Coolgreany Tidy Towns from the proceeds of the Coolgreany Vintage Club Day which was recently held in the Coolgreany and was an outstanding success.
TIDY TOWNS
The group is looking forward to the results of the Keep Wexford beautiful competition on November 12, as the village was looking splendid all summer. We were delighted to achieve four extra points in the Tidy Towns competition this year. Thanks to the Fás workers and all the helpers who gave their time and helped to achieve this result.
COMMUNITY WORKER
There is a vacancy for a Community Worker in the village at present, working 19.5 Hrs per week. Call 0402 37129 for further information. (Office Hrs only)
80TH BIRTHDAY
Congratulations to Maureen Bushe, Plattinstown, who celebrated her 80th birthday in the Coolgreany Inn on last Saturday night with family and Friends, the entertainment on the night was a real family affair with Maureen singing a number of songs, and ably assisted by the accompaniment of her family.
60TH PARTY
On Sunday it was the turn of Kathleen Nobbs, who turned on the style with family and Friends for a big Party and raffle in the Coolgreany Inn, where Kathleen requested that in lieu of presents, guests would make voluntary donations to Arklow Cancer Support Group, and a great evening and night of partying was enjoyed by all present. Kathleen would like to thank everyone who attended and supported her request.
21ST BIRTHDAY
Congratulations to Caitlin Lawless, Cronecribbon, Inch, who celebrated her 21st birthday in the Coolgreany Inn on last Friday night with her family and a large circle of friends and guests enjoyed a great night of dancing and entertainment.
BIRTHDAYS
Birthday greetings to Casey Rose Kennedy Askinch Coolgreany, who celebrates her third birthday on this Wednesday, November 6. Also birthday greetings to Finn Andrew Joseph Russell Croghan View Coolgreany, who also celebrates his third birthday also on this Wednesday. November 6. many helpers who contributed to the organising of the weekend and the fun had.
James thanked everyone who supported the Ford Fest and who helped in any way to make it such a success. In three years this festival has contributed over €32,000 to the community. Thank you Raymond for your foresight, vision and determination to make things happen.
CRAANFORD REMEMBERS 1918-2018.
A commemoration service will be held in Craanford on Sunday, November 11, at 10.30 Mass to commemorate the end of World War one. Following Mass there will be a parade to the graveyard led by a pipe. Wreaths will be laid at the monument. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Craanford annual Craft Fair
The annual craft fair takes place once again this year: Sunday, November 11, at 11 a.m. and will run till 3 p.m. approx.
Come along and get Christmas started.
CRAANFORD DRAMA GROUP
‘Craanford Drama Group will present the hilarious comedy; Don’t tell the wife by Sam Cree in Craanford Community Centre on Wednesday the 21st, Thursday the 22nd, Saturday and Sunday, November 24, and 25, at 8 p.m. This year’s play is directed by Brendan Doyle and the cast includes Maria McCann, Margaret Nolan, Pat Berney, Ger Doran, Paula Darcy, Séamus Burnell, Patrick Lennon and Hannah Doyle. This year’s production is certainly not to be missed and promises to be a hit with all the whole family.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
Craanford parent and toddler group will meet in Craanford Community Hall on Thursday, November 8, at 10.30 a.m., €3 per family. For further info please call 087 610364. Parents’ association AGMs
The Craanford parents’ association AGM will take place on Tuesday, November 20, at 7.30 p.m. in the community centre. All parents are welcome.
The Monaseed parents’ association AGM will take place on Tuesday, November 13, at 7.30 p.m. in Monaseed National School. All parents are welcome.
HUNT TABLE QUIZ
The Glandoran Island Hunt table quiz will take place on Friday, November 16, at 8 p.m., in the Loch Garman Arms. Table of four €40. Cash prizes for the winning team and a raffle on the night. Everyone is welcome.
COISTE NA NÓG/ CAMOGIE AGM
Craanford Coiste na nÓg and camogie AGM will take place on Friday, November 23, at 8 p.m. in the Sports Complex. Nominations and Motions for camogie to Noel by 13th. Nominations and motions to Caroline for underage by the 13th.
BINGO
Bingo will be held Craanford Hall every Friday night at 8.30 p.m.
SPLIT-THE-POT
On October 26 the prize of €153 was won by John and Elaine Byrne, Island. Congratulations John and Elaine. The coordinating team for Friday, November 9, is Team 7: Liz Byrne and James Doyle.
CHURCH NEWS
Craanford Masses this week will be from Monday to Thursday at 9.15 a.m. Wednesday will be the monthly Mass with the St Patrick’s School community and as it is November we will remember our beloved dead. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday from 9.45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visits to sick and Housebound: Fr Richard will make his November visits to the sick and housebound on Tuesday morning, November 6. If you would like to add a name to the list please phone 087 6923280.
Enrolment for First Communion will be at Mass on Saturday, November 10, at 6 p.m. Our Children’s Choir will provide the sacred music.
GAA CLUB NEWS
LOTTO – jackpot €12,000. Numbers Drawn 11-19-21-30. No winner. Lucky-dip winners: Mary Graham, Kellie Doyle, Noel Kelly, Cathal Briscoe, Eoin, Emma, Colm Byrne. Seller’s prize: Ml Shortle. 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.
The underage AGM is on in the sports complex on Friday, November 23, at 8 p.m. while the camogie AGM will be held after this at 9 p.m. also in the sports complex. All nominations and motions to be with Caroline for underage and Noel for camogie by Tuesday, November 13, The adult AGM will be held in Monaseed hall on Sunday, December 9, at 6 p.m. all nominations and motions to be with club secretary by December 2.