Ballygarrett
PUB QUIZZES
There will be pub quizzes in aid of Ballygarrett Christmas Tree Fund at the Schooner Bar on Friday, November 30, and Friday, December 7, at 9.30 p.m. Come and enjoy a fun quiz and a great night out. Cost is €3 per person. No restriction on team members per table. Raffle on the night.
SVP CHRISTMAS APPEAL
The Christmas Appeal collection will be taken up at the church gate after Masses on the weekend of December 8/9. Permit no 399/18. Your continued generous support is very much appreciated and valued. Requests for SVP assistance to the confidential helpline 085 1159495.
GAA CLUB NOTES
Thank you to everyone who helped out, performed and attended our Stars in their Eyes fundraiser last Saturday. A great community night was had by all.
Congratulations to club members Paddy Keavey, Philip Redmond, Teegan Murphy and Andrew Smith, who are all sixth class students in St Mary’s NS Ballygarrett. They have been awarded scholarships to Creagh CC based on their athletic ability and GAA involvement.
Blotto – There was no jackpot winner in the club blotto draw on November 19. The numbers picked were 8, 9, 13 and 15. The €20 lucky-dip winners were Mick Kinsella, c/o 19th; Gina Longley, Coolook Beg; Jaroslav Solar c/o Ambrose Maloneys; Harry and Kelly Smith; Jean Prendergast. Five Free Tickets Winner: Mick and Andrea. This week’s jackpot rose to €18,700. Next draw in the Schooner on November 26.
COLÁISTE AN ÁTHA
Coláiste an Átha’s annual Christmas Market will take place on Friday, November 30, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event will be hosted by the TY and LCA students. The students will be selling their own enterprise projects on the night. Coláiste an Átha looks forward to welcoming the local community to our school Gym to browse an array of stalls and games. Get into the festive spirit and enjoy our choir, start your Christmas early and pick from crafts, gifts, confectionery and jewellery sold by our students and local vendors. There’s something for everyone.
BRIDGE CLUB
Come play Bridge in Seán Óg’s Kilmuckridge Bridge Club at the Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge on Monday evening at 7 p.m. Partner required. Also Thursday Morning 10 a.m.. No Partner required. We have a joker system. Results for Monday, November 19 - First: Jo and Podge Ussher. Second: Peter Buttle and June Coogan. Results for Thursday, November 22 - First: Stella Walsh and Mary Brennan. second: Noel O’Brien and Iris McMenamin.
LOCAL NOTES
If you have any items to be included in the Ballygarrett notes please email jpp@iol.ie before 5 p.m. on Thursday or phone 087 872337560.