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TOMI REICHENTAL
Tomi Reichental, a holocaust survivor will share his Journey of Rembrance with us in Grantstown Community Village on Friday, November 22, at 7.30 p.m. This is a free event and everyone is welcome.
BRIDGE CLUB RESULTS
RESULTS FROM BRENDAN HEDERMAN CUP – first Oona Dwyer and Margaret Cullen; second Marie French and Noreen McCarthy; third Nancy Wall and Dora Furlong; fourth Seán Ó Riordáin and Ann Whitty. The Hederman Cup was presented by Imelda Crosbie (president) to Oona and Margaret. All had a lovely evening with late supper and wonderful confectionery.
RESULTS W/E NOVEMBER 12: First Ann Whitty and Anna Kehoe; second Maria Devereux and Oona Dwyer; third Patsy O’Farrell and Mick Harpur; fourth Mary Byrne and Mary Cosgrove.
GAA NEWS
Lotto numbers were 1, 6, 26 and 27. Jackpot stays at €14,000.
Hard luck to our under-15 boys’ hurling team on Saturday last in their County Final. Thanks to the squad, their parents and to their Mangement team of Tom Moran, John Roche and Ken Foley.
The under-13 Rising Stars Boys has a great win over Cushinstown, The Shels and Duffry Rovers in the final on Sunday last. Well done to the team and their Mangement team of Francis Quigley, Garry Jordan and David Currid.
Our Club AGM will take place on Sunday, December 1, in the complex. This is a very important meeting for the upcoming season. Please do attend.
SOCIAL DANCING
Dancing in Tír na nÓg continues every Thursday night with music this Thursday the 21st by Michelle Murphy, Thursday the 28th by Tommy Carroll – all welcome refreshments served all proceeds in aid of hand ball new build.
YOGA CLASSES
Yoga classes in Ballymitty Hall every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Beginners welcome. Contact Ger at 087 0640081.
BANNOW COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS.
To keep this VALUABLE resource in our community, we need more LOCAL volunteers. Please Contact Catherine at 086 3498804/051560683 for more information.
MUSICAL
The Little Sea Musical Society invites you to come join them in opening this year’s Christmas Season with ‘Mary Poppins Returns with Willy Wonka and Christmas Classics ‘an event for all the family with our Christmas treats at interval in Carrig Hall on December 5/6 and Fethard on December 7.
Tickets on sale now at thelittleseamusicalsociety.com and in local outlets.
CORACH RAMBLERS NEWS
Congratulations to this week’s split-the-pot winner Jessica Power, who won €514. We would like to thank Costcutters in Wellingtonbridge for housing our new collection box/table.
On the field each of the senior teams had close calls. The ladies were up against premier opposition in the quarter final of the inter divisional shield tournament. Niamh Nessi Millar gave Corach the lead after 10 minutes following a great through ball that still required skill to beat the keeper. In fact some great play kept it that way up to the half time whistle. The second half was barely minutes old and the game had swung completely with two quick Courtown goals. However, the ladies were not in the mood to give up. Tracy brick wall Sinnott left her sweeper position to nod on a corner for Shakira O’Connor to slot home. The game ended 2-2. Intro extra time Sal Eustace should have been awarded a penalty but wasn’t. Into the second half of extra time Courtown took the lead from a corner to make it 3-2. At this stage we needed some magic and it came from a great run from Nessi but ended with a shocking tackle. Unfortunately after such a long injury delay the resulting penalty kick narrowly missed the top corner and the game was over. A true display of great heart and team spirit.
The Men’s B team lost 3-2 to Camolin. The first half of the game was a great team performance which saw it finish on a scoreline of 1-1. Eoin O’Connor was on target. Into the second half Camolin began to dominate and scored two goals before John Reville pulled one back to make it 2-3. The home side could not find the equaliser to grab a point.
Finally the Men’s A were up against Tombrack. In a game of ‘what ifs’ the home side should have been one or two goals up before Tombrack scored from a corner. This was then followed by another three goals before Seán Byrne got one back. Joe Sinnott hit the post from a free kick and Niall Harney hit the crossbar from a penalty. Unfortunately the game ended 4-1 to Tombrack.
However – the future is very bright judging by the underage talent we have. Well done Shane and Cillian, who played for Wexford’s under-15s as they defeated Carlow 3-1.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Bannow Historical Society will hold their annual Christmas Dinner in Tír na nÓg, Wellingtonbridge on Saturday, December 7, at 7.30 p.m.
There will be a four course meal followed by some light entertainment, after which you can dance the night away or just relax and enjoy the music.
If you are a small group wishing to have a great night out do come along and join us. Great value at €25.00 and free raffle.
Anyone wishing to attend contact Kevin 087 0925853 – Anne 086 8469131 – Maryanne 087 3525262.
TALES OF UNEXPECTED IRISH CONNECTIONS.
All are invited to a talk by Jimmy O’Toole, one of the most informed and entertaining speakers on matters historical, in Tír na nÓg, Wellingtonbridge, on Friday, November 29, at 8 p.m. It’s free to all so spread the word.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS IN GRANTSTOWN COMMUNITY VILLAGE – Tuesday the 19th: Chair Exercises/Pongo in the morning and the X Factor in the afternoon. Wednesday the 20th: Pongo in the morning and music with Jimmy Barnwell in the afternoon. Thursday the 21st: Chair Exercises/Pongo in the morning and yoga with Julie in the afternoon. Monday the 25th: Baking with Ger/Cards in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon. You can find out all about Grantstown on our website: grantstowncommunityvillage.ie.
SERVICES AVAILABLE IN GRANTSTOWN DAYCARE CENTRE – Tuesday the 19th: Hairdresser from 10.30 a.m. Wednesday the 20th: Counsellor
from 12.30 p.m. Thursday the 21st: Hairdresser from 10.30 a.m. Monday the 25th: No Group Physio with Mairead this week. Home Baking available all week. Phone 051 561016 to make your appointment for these services which are available to everyone in the community.
SAD PASSING
Deepest sympathy to Bernie Wade and family on the death of her father Ber Keane last Wednesday. His removal was at 7 p.m. on Thursday to St Catherine’s Church Tacumshane with burial on Friday after 1 p.m. Mass in Ballymore cemetery. May he rest in peace.