Ballycanew
SANTA VISIT
Ballycanew Lights Committee would like to announce the arrival of Santa on Sunday, December 9, at 6 p.m. for the big switch on of our new Christmas Tree. There will also be Stilt walkers, jugglers to entertain all before Santa arrives. Promises to be a great night. Come along and join in the festive atmosphere. Also Santa has left a Mailbox for the kids to post their Christmas letter on the night.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
A Christmas craft fair/bazaar will be held in Ballycanew National School on Sunday, December 9, from three 5 p.m. The School choir will get you in the spirit of Christmas with some carol singing, There will be craft stalls, envelope raffle, face painting, cake sale, tea and coffee and much much more. There will be activities for the children to do. The Ballycanew Parents Assocaition would love you to come and join them in an evening of festive fun for all the family.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to the Saturday night, November 24, winner Mick Murphy – the jackpot was €254.
ST CHURCH CHOIR
St Moling’s Church choir resuming after the summer break. If you are interested in becoming a member please phone Ann at 087 2619495. All ages welcome.
ST PATRICK’S GAA LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot; winning numbers were 2, 11, 22 and 23. Two match-three numbers each receive €100: Mad Hatters, George Graham. Voucher winners: Theresa Guinan, Mary Ryan, John Conroy, Rose Byrne. Sweets winners: Tighe Grandchildren, Peter Walsh.
WHIST DRIVE RESULTS
Results of whist drive held in hall on Friday night, November 16, Gents; first Noel Carter; second – Peg Byrne; third Eilish Murphy; Gents Half Time Anne Slater; Ladies first Mary Lee; Ladies – second Alice Gibney; Ladies Half Time Eileen Hughes.
Results of whist drive held in hall on Friday night, November 23, Gents; first G. gilbert; second – Peg Byrne; third Mary Hunt; Gents Half Time ; Ladies first Anne Fleming; Ladies – second Anne Roche; third Meg Doyle; Ladies Half Time Eithine Kelly.
Whist drive every Friday night in the hall. All are welcome.
BALLYOUGHTER CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The Ballyoughter Christmas Concert is on December 14 in Sacred Heart Church Ballyoughter. It promises to be a greats nights entertainment with the renowned Island of Ireland peace choir directed by Dr Phil Brennan, Local Sopranos Caroline Doyle and Laura Carroll. Gorey Ukes and the Ballyoughter School Choir. Tickets can be purchased from the school or on the door on the night Adults €10 and Children €5. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the School. All support greatly appreciated.
BALLYOUGHTER REMEMBRANCE TREE
Ballyoughter parents’ association Presents: our Remembrance Tree. Purchase a bauble to remember your loved ones this Christmas, baubles will be placed on the tree in Sacred Heart Church Ballyoughter. A special Remembrance Mass will be held in Ballyoughter on December 23 at 9.45 a.m. Refreshments served in the school afterwards. Baubles are available to purchase from Ballyoughter school, local businesses or by contacting 087 6345789. Cost of baubles is €2 each or three for €5. Your support is greatly appreciated and all proceeds go directly towards building an outdoor shelter for the school kids.
TEXT ALERT
Please report any suspicious activity to Gorey Garda Station at 053 9430690. For our vital system to work it is important that members of the public to report directly to the local garda station to ensure our system works effectively. It is imperative that anything you feel is worth reporting goes directly to 053 9430690 so that it can be sent out on our text alert system. Let’s continue to make our community a safer place.
NOTES
Please note the change of deadline day. Any items to be included in the local notes have to be sent to me by Thursday evening by 5 p.m. and not a Sunday. Please contact Ann at 087 7433684 or email annkehoe@ yahoo.ie.