Coolgreany
MACRA NEWS
Johnstown-Coolgreany Macra and Wicklow Macra are having a new members/ titles nightthis Friday the 22nd of February in McCrea’s Carnew at 8.30pm. We will have a DJ, food and plenty of craic.
Would you or a friend be interested in joining Macra? Come along on the night to see what we are all about, you don’t have to join there and then, just come along for the laugh. Macra is for anyone between the ages of 17-35, if have any queries contact Katriona Kinsella on 0851535678.
SCHOOL ENROLMENT
Coolgreany National School is now taking enrolments for September 2019. If you wish to enrol your child, please contact the school office for an Application Form at 0402-37246 or call into the office during school hours.
SPLIT THE POT DRAW
The winner of our Friday 8th Feb draw was Veronica Hughes, winning €75. Our sincere thanks to everyone for your continued support. Our next draw will be on Wednesday 20th Feb (2 days earlier due to mid-term break) €2 entry envelopes available in Jim Shorts, O’Rafferty’s, Coolgreany Inn, Martina Bolger, Canavan’s Londis and Coolgreany NS.
45 CARD DRIVE
A very successful 45 Card Drive is ongoing in the Coolgreany Inn on each Friday night at 8-30 pm, everyone is very welcome to come along for a good night of craic at the cards, and some lovely finger food thrown in for good measure. So please join us if you enjoy a game of 45.
BIRTHDAYS
Birthday greetings to Katie Elizabeth Breslin Kilahurler who celebrates her first birthday on Wednesday 20th February, Birthday greetings also to Ben Kenny Coolnagloose who will celebrate his 11th birthday on this Thursday 21st February, and birthday greetings also to Charlie Graham, Ballycoogue who will celebrate his 11th birthday on Friday 22nd February.
CASTLETOWN LIAM MELLOWS GAA
Club membership is now due for the coming year, all money must be paid by March 31.
Club Fundraiser: A Sponsored 120km cycle tour of wexford will take place on Saturday, May 11. This will be the club fundraiser for 2019. More information is available from the club, or at wexfordcycle.com. ruary 24, at 11 a.m. in Craanford Community Centre.
OPERATION TRANSFORMATION
In partnership with RTÉ’s Operation Transformation the full lights will be on at the pitch from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Thursday night, so everyone can enjoy a healthy walks in the safe, bright environs of the GAA club.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
Craanford parent and toddler group will resume again on Thursday, February 28, For further info please call 087 610364.
TEXT ALERT SCHEME
Forms are available from the parish office if you wish to join our local text alert scheme.
BINGO
Bingo will be held Craanford Hall every Friday night at 8.30 p.m.
SPLIT-THE-POT
On Friday, February 8, the prize of €169 was won by Michael Doyle, who purchased his entry in Cooney’s Pub. Congratulations, Michael. Thanks to new members who have recently joined our split-the-pot teams. Please set up a system of communication with each other and arrange for appropriate cover on your night (occurring once every eight weeks). The coordinating team for Friday, February 22, is Team 6: Anne Marie O’Sullivan and Oliver Murray.
CHURCH NEWS
Weekend Mass Times – Craanford-Monaseed 6 p.m. Saturday evening and 10.30 a.m. Sunday morning and 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening and 9.30 a.m. Sunday morning in Monaseed.
Mass Intentions – 9.15 a.m. Tuesday, February 19: The Peoples Intentions. 6 p.m. Saturday, February 23: Dan Byrne, Banntown. James and Sophie Somers, Kilnahue. Jim and Mogue Doran, Monbay. 10.30 a.m. Sunday, February 24: Sam Keegan, Hollyfort and his parents Thomas and Mary. 9.15 a.m. Tuesday, February 26: The Peoples Intentions.
Craanford Masses this week – Monday to Thursday at 9.15 a.m.
Craanford Parish Certificates – The sister dioceses of Ferns, Ossory and Kildare and Leighlin have together employed a Data Protection Officer, Ms Noreen Reynolds, based in Bishops House, Kilkenny. Her duty is to ensure that all parishes of our dioceses are compliant with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) of the European Union. In this era of increased harvesting of personal data it is necessary to ensure its proper use. Therefore, in future, and to ensure such compliance, all requests for Craanford parish certificates (baptism, Confirmation, Marriage) must be made in person to Craanford parish office on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. to midday (087 3633965 Email craanfordlocalnews@gmail.com). Each application involves the filling out of a request form and, should you be unknown to us, the presentation of personal identification (Passport, Driver’s License or Public Service Card). A donation of €5 per certificate is requested. Your co-operation is appreciated.
Lourdes Draw – Thanks to all who, over the last few weeks, purchased entries in this draw. The winning entry was drawn at 10.30 a.m. Mass last Sunday and was won by Matt Doyle, Carrigbeg. Congratulations, Matt. Thanks to Jack Doyle and Jim Doyle, who organised the draw.
Parish Pastoral Council – Craanford Parish Pastoral Council will meet on Tuesday, February 19, at 8 p.m. in the Parochial House.
GAA NEWS
GAA lotto jackpot €12,200. Numbers Drawn 4-10-23-30. No winner. Lucky-dip winners: Joe Kelly, Stevie Greene, John O’Rourke, Jim and AM Smyth, Stephen Greene. Seller’s prize: Leo Corcoran. The lotto jackpot increase by €100 per week till it is won. Next week’s jackpot is €12,300. 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.
Well done to club member Aoife Curran, who was part of the winning Athlone IT camogie team on their victory over Trinity College in the Fr Meagher cup final last weekend.
Many thanks to all that supported and helped the camogie and GAA table quiz last Friday night.
Nursery training will continue on Saturday Mornings at 10 a.m. in the complex. Contact Jimmy at 087 9351505.
Model County Draw tickets will be available at the beginning of March and the monthly draw nights have been scheduled for May 1, May 29 and June 26. The cost of the ticket is unchanged at €50.
Membership – Would you like to become a member or associate member of Craanford Fr O’Regans GAA club? If so please contact any of following to register: Peadar 087 9422322, Anita 086 8362789, Elaine 087 2841128, Edel 087 6260721, Mick 087 6741427.
Gaeltacht Scholarship - The club is inviting anyone from sixth class to fifth year who is a club member to put their name forward for a scholarship to Gaeltacht in the summer which is part funded by Wexford GAA, Craanford club and the parent. If you wish to have child’s name entered into draw contact Catriona at 087 7944580 before end of February 2019.