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 informed 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 Ballyconran 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. and hires a male escort to make her husband jealous. As events unfold, a few more colourful characters and a greyhound called Bridget enter the mix to leave the audiences rolling in their seats with laughter.
The cast includes Maria McCann, Margaret Nolan, Pat Berney, Ger Doran, Paula Darcy, Séamus Burnell, Patrick Lennon and Hannah Doyle and is directed by Brendan Doyle. The play.
DRAW RESULTS
The following are the results from the draw in aid of the community centre.
First prize – hamper: Keegan Somers. Second prize – disco party in complex: Logan Fleming. Third prize – double bingo book with sheets: George Graham. Fourth prize – single bingo book with sheets: Bridie Byrne. Fifth prize – two bottles wine: Shane Earle. Sixth prize – bottle Baileys: Liam Kavanagh Ferns. Seventh prize – box sweets and biscuits: Eileen Doyle. Eighth prize – Christmas candles: Liz Furlong. Ninth prize – Bottle wine: Liam Kenny Bingo.
Many thanks to sponsors K & K windows Craanford, Craanford Complex and anonymous donors for their prizes. The committee of Craanford Community Centre would also like to thank everyone for helping to raise this money it is very much appreciated.
The community centre would also like to say a big thank you to the parents’ association, which ran a sisco in the hall for the community centre this was a major success and thank you to them and everyone who supported the disco.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
Craanford parent and toddler group will meet in Craanford Community Hall on Thursday, November 22, at 10.30 a.m., €3 per family. For further info please call 087 610364. Congratulations
Congratulations to Patrick and Judy Kickham Lennon on the birth of their new baby boy; to Karen Kenny, who celebrated her 21st birthday recently; to Shane Kavanagh and Ciara Lyng on their recent engagement.
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.
TEXT ALERT SCHEME
Forms available from the parish office if you wish to join the local text alert scheme.
BINGO
Bingo will be held 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 November 9 the prize of €147 was won by Laurence Doran, Monbay, whose grandfather Ol Doyle bought his entry at the bingo. Congratulations, Laurence. The coordinating team for Friday, November 16, is Team 8: Claire Hyland and Lena Greene.
CHURCH NEWS
Masses for deceased: 6 p.m. Saturday, November 17: May Finn, Hollyfort Road Michael Kinsella, Island Upper. 10.30 a.m. Sunday, November 18: Paddy Whitty, Island (First Anniversary).
Craanford Masses this week will be from Monday to Thursday at 9.15 a.m.
GAA CLUB NEWS
Lotto – jackpot €12,000. Numbers Drawn 2-4-10-16. No winner. Lucky-dip winners: Mary Doyle Island John Ryan Mgt Doyle Muireann and James Kavanagh Michael Doyle Parnacross. Seller’s prize: Billy Greene. The lotto jackpot will remain at €12,000 till it is won.
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.
National club development tickets currently on sale – all proceeds go to the club. Tickets €10, support your local by buying your ticket from any club player.
The AGM season is nearly upon us. The underage AGM is 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.