Crossabeg

ATHLETICS

Juvenile training takes place in the community field every Monday and Thursday evening from 7-8.15 p.m. till further notice. Members will be notified when the venue will change to the community centre. Anyone interested in joining up for training at the Raven, Curracloe, on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. are most welcome.

PARISH CONCERT

The Crossabeg parish concert will take place in the Ferrycarrig hotel on Thursday, November 3,. This variety concert will feature lots of local talent and your support would be much appreciated. Admission is €10 for adults. You can pay at the door on the night of the concert. Tickets are also available from the following committee members, Willie Murphy at 087 2656478; Danny Gayer at 087 7911900 or John Meagher at 086 8904715. Proceeds are solely in aid of church funds.

CHRISTMAS FARE

The annual Christmas Fare organised by Annis Kehoe of Slaneylodge will be held in Kyle Forge on Saturday, December 10. This most popular fund-raising event is a date not to be missed.

On the day, Annis will have the usual Christmas puddings and cakes, as well as preserves, tarts, wreaths and much much more to whet the appetites. Teas and coffees and tasty refreshments are also served. A raffle will take place with many very good and attractive prizes on offer.

This year Annis is staying local with her cause as all proceeds will go towards the new community centre and playing fields at Garrywilliam.

RESERVE THE DATE

Reserve Sunday, November 6, for the next session of storytelling, music and recitations which will take place in Kyle Forge.

CONDOLENCES

We extend our condolences to Tony Redmond and family, Kilpatrick, Kyle, on the death of his sister, Margaret Lohan, which occured in Birmingham on Saturday, October 8. Her funeral will take place in Birmingham at a later date. Our condolences also to Andy Fanning and family, Saunderscourt, on the death of his Mother, Clare Fanning (née Mac Hugh) St Martha’s, Castle Road, Dundalk, whose funeral took place following Mass in St Patrick’s Cathedral to St Patrick’s cemetery on Saturday last. RIP.

CHURCH NEWS

Tuesday, November 1, is the Feast of All-Saints and Wednesday, November 2, is All-Souls Day. If you wish to have your deceased family relatives and friends prayed for at this time, please leave your list in at the parochial house. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. in the parochial house. Daily Mass on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9.30 a.m. Adoration every Monday from one to 7.20 p.m. with Mass at 7.30 p.m. Adoration then continues till 9 p.m.

GAA CLUB NEWS

Well done to the Crossabeg-Ballymurn under-14 footballers on their (New Ross Standard) Division two win over St James on Monday, October 10, in Taghmon. They won out on a scoreline of 2-13 to 2-7.

HOUSE OF HORRORS

The house of Horrors will return to the community centre, Crossabeg, for Halloween on Sunday, October 30, and Monday, October 31, from six to 10 p.m each night. Proceeds are in aid Crossabeg-Ballymurn new community centre. If you are brave enough pay a visit, but be prepared for many surprises.

BLOOD BANK

The mobile Blood Bank returns to the Talbot hotel in Wexford on Sunday, October 23, from midday till 3.30 p.m. and on Monday, October 24, and Tuesday, October 25, fro 4.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VINTAGE NEWS

The Vintage Road Run which started in Screen village took place on Sunday, October 9. The run was very well supported by the other vintage clubs and by individual vintage enthusiasts in Co.Wexford. There was a very good turn-out of vintage tractors and cars on the day: The ‘Sunny South East’ lived up to its reputation and the weather was lovely.

All money raised from the road run are in aid of Alzheimers, and it is good to note that this money will stay in Co. Wexford to provide support to Alzheimers sufferers in our local communities. There will be an official handover of all the money raised for the event to the Alzheimers Society. Representatives from the Over the Water Vintage club, Alzheimers, Co. Wexford, and the local Press will be in attendance at that event.

A sincere thank you from the Over the Water Vintage club and Alzheimers Co. Wexford to the Sponsors, all the entrants for the run, the many volunteers (including the Motorbikers and the Catering Ladies) and the local establishments and the community groups. Your sponsorship and support made the day the success it was.