AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Adamstown CARDS
The weekly ‘30’ card game continues in the community centre this Friday, August 24. Thanks to the ladies for the tea last week. Catering on the night will be Brigid Boland, Edel English and Fiona Power. Catering on Friday the 31st will be Mary Delaney, Sheelagh Delaney, Catherine O’Rourke and Elizabeth Green. Proceeds going to parish funds. FUNDRAISING DANCE
There will be a Social Dance in Adamstown Hall on Friday, August 24, with music by Philip English, All proceeds will go to Sr Helen. Tickets will go on sale soon costing €10. Last year’s dance raised €2,500 with a further donations of €470 bring total amount raised to €2,970. Looking forward to your support again this year. OUR LADY’S ISLAND
Wednesday, August 15 – Official Opening of the pilgrimage. Mass at 3 p.m. followed by Blessed Sacrament Procession with Banners. Focus on the family and WMOF with parish priest Fr Jim Fegan.
Sunday, August 19 – Mass of Healing with blessing of the sick at 3 p.m.
Sunday, August 26 – Papal Mass on the big screen.
Wednesday, August 29 – Ministry with Angels at 8 p.m. – Speaker: Francesca Browne.
Sunday, September 2 – Mass at 3 p.m.
Monday, September 3 – Ecumenical Service at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, September 5 – A time to heal at 8 p.m.
Sunday, September 9 – Birthday of Our Lady (extended) – Mass at 7 p.m. Celebrant: Bishop Denis Brennan followed by torchlight procession.
Daily Mass during season at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Healing blessings with oils after 3 p.m. Mass.
Sacrament of Reconciliation usually before 8 p.m. Mass. Monday at 7.45 p.m. before Mass a short talk on the history of Our Lady’s Island. Eucharistic Holy Hour 5.30-6.30 Tuesday and Thursday. Ballymurn LEAVING CERT RESULTS
Well done to all of those who received their leaving cert results and best of luck to them on their first round of offers this week. PARISH NEWS
The church are planning to print the Chronicle in September/ October 2018. If anybody would like to write an article in their field of interest or expertise please contact Fr Jim at 087 2119151.
The altar servers will also have their outing on Thursday, August 23. GAA CLUB NOTES
The intermediate footballers added another win to their tally after beating St Mary’s Maudlintown by eight points to six in a tough battle in a very wet Belfield. The Junior B footballers last group game against St Mary’s maudlintown was called off.
The Junior B hurlers will take on St Martin’s in the Wexford District semi-final in Tagoat at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 24. The intermediate hurlers will be in action the following day as the take on HWH Bunclody in the ourth round of championship in St Patrick’s Park at 3.30 p.m.
Lotto tickets on sale from any club members. BINGO
Bingo takes place every Monday night in the Anvil at 9 p.m. SOCCER
Crossabeg AFC and Ballymurn Celtic AFC will be interlinked at underage level starting this coming season, they are looking for interest from parents for teams ranging from under-8 to under-16. If you have any interest or want any more information, please contact Eoin Kelly at 086 2598311 or contact either club on Facebook. PARISH NOTES
For anyone wishing to contribute notes to the paper please email ballymurnnotes@hotmail. com before 9 p.m. on Thursday. Clonard LOTTO RESULTS
Clonard lotto results for Wednesday, August 15: winning numbers 4, 21, 22 and 29. No jackpot winner. Six match-three winners receive €108 each: Sylvia Browne; Paddy and Linda; Bernie Lawlor; Faela Kehoe; Ver and Chloe, and Annette Healy.
Jackpot for Wednesday, August 22, is €5,950. Tickets are €1.50 at the parish office or any promotor. Lotto draw takes place every Wednesday night at Clonard Bingo at 8.30 p.m. If you wish to join or be a promoter please call to the parish office to have it arranged. Results available at clonardparish.ie or Facebook. CHURCH NEWS
Papal Mass: The coaches from Clonard Parish will depart Clonard Community Centre at 7.30 a.m. on Sunday, August 26. The World Meeting of families organisation have advised that designated rest zones will be positioned at regular intervals at the transport hubs, along the walking routes to the Mass area and at the gates. Multiple food and drinks stations will also be available, as will medical facilities and toilets. There will be volunteers throughout the venue, at the gates and at the hubs who will be able to help you. We are still waiting confirmation if rucksacks are allowed into the venue. Please ensure you wear comfortable walking shoes. The usual Mass times of 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. will apply on Sunday, August 26.
Dates For Your Diary: Papal Mass Sunday, August 26. Parish Pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Island Tuesday, August 28. Parish Pilgrimage to Knock Monday and Tuesday, September 10, and 11. GUIDING UNIT
Guiding has been in the Clonard community for 40 years now. The celebrations will start in September and the unit would love to hear from any past members or leaders that have stories or photos to share. Give Michelle Goff a call at 086 0567929. The unit will be back on September 4 for another very busy year. Disney on Ice for the Cygnets is already booked and the leaders are already planning events and fun for all the sections. Girls from the age of five years and up are welcome give Michelle a call at 086 0567929. PREGNANCY YOGA
Pregnancy yoga classes start back in Clonard Community Centre on Wednesday, August 22, at 6.30 p.m. Baby massage classes start on Friday, August 24, at 10 a.m. All classes are run in blocks of five. For more information or to book a place, please contact Angela at 086 3019519. CLONARD GAA
A great week was had at Clonard GAA Club. First up we had our annual summer Camp coordinated by our GPO Aoife Murphy, we would like to thank Aoife and all the coaches Dale, Brian, Sally, Garry, Tom, and helpers Caoimhe, Clara, Aidan and Mary. Every child learned new skills and had fun and made new friends.
Next up we had a Family Fun day organised by parents, Melissa, Mags, Kelly, Shirley, Pamela, Catherine, Aidan and Mary. We would like to thanks everyone who helped out at the long puck, three legged race, sack race, egg and spoon race when both kids and parents joined in on the day, it was a great family day out and everyone had a great time. A big thanks to Lisa and Laura, who took care of the barbecue for the afternoon, and to Mossy for giving up his time to keep the music going. Clonard GAA Club would most sincerely like to thank Party’s R Us for an absolutely fantastic day of entertainment and food, at our Family Fun day, kids had a ball, hotdogs, slushies, popcorn and candy floss all went down a treat. Looking forward to next year’s Family Fun day already.
Congratulations to Bernie Darcy on winning the split-the-pot draw. Seller was Marlowe Cleaners. Also congratulations to this week’s winner Millie Bergin on winning the split-the-pot draw. Seller was Martin Gordon. Envelopes are on sale now. Thanks to all for supporting us weekly. Splitthe-pot is now available online at clonard.ie. BOXING CLUB
Clonard Boxing Club will open for new members on Monday September 3 at 6.30 p.m. at the old fire station on Davitt Road. Boys and girls are welcome. Murrintown SPLIT THE POT
This week’s winner was Paul Bates, winning €570 - well done Paul. Winning ticket was bought in Traynors John Street. Remember you must be in to win. COMMUNITY CENTRE
Bingo – Mondays 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bus pick up at usual points.
Taekwon-Do – Mondays and Wednesdays 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Contact Pat O’Rourke – 053 9145773. LOTTO SYNDICATE
Murrintown Community Centre Development would like to invite
you to participate in our Lottery Syndicate to raise much needed funds for the development of the Community Field.
Membership of the Syndicate costs €240. The Syndicate will purchase 20 Euromillions Plus lines and 12 National Lottery lines each week.
Start date for the first draw was August 15. For further information or application forms please contact the community centre or any committee member. CE WORKER VACANCY
We are currently looking to hire a CE Worker for Murrintown Community Centre. For more information please contact Colette Kennedy (CE Supervisor) at 051 563038 or email southeastcom@ gmail.com. The Ballagh LOCAL NOTES
Groups, clubs, families and individuals who would like coverage of their activities, forthcoming events and successes, should contact me, Breda Jacob, by text, email, phone call or written note, no later than 8 p.m. on the Thursday prior to publication. Phone or text 086 1686978. Email mickjacobjr@yahoo.co.uk. There is no charge for including an item in the Local Notes. HURLING FIXTURES
The under-20 Hurlers play in the quarter finals of the Greenstar Division 1 Championship on next Wednesday at 7 p.m. in St Martin’s GAA, Piercestown. The Intermediate Hurlers play Round four of the Top Oil IAHC Hurling against Ballygarrett on Saturday, August 25, in Monamolin at 2 p.m. and the senior hurlers play Round four of the Pettitt’s SHC against Gorey in Innovate Wexford Park on Sunday, August 26, at 2 p.m. All the teams would appreciate as much support as possible. UNDERAGE HURLING
Last week and weekend was a very busy time for our underage teams. Our under-17 boys played Round seven of the Championship V Craanford on Thursday
and on Saturday the under-nine boys played in a Hurling Blitz in COE Ferns. The under-10 boys played in a Tournament in Buffers Alley and the under-13 boys were invited to play in a Tournament in Kilmacud Crokes, Dublin and our under-six girls had a blitz in Oulart on Saturday morning. What a great weekend for all our underage children gaining experience playing lots of matches which will benefit them for the years ahead. Thank you to all the parents/ guardians and mentors.
A reminder that the under-13 boys will play in the under-13 Championship semi-final Tuesday, August 21, against St Anne’s, at 7 p.m. in St Patrick’s Park. NURSERY PRESENTATION
Last Friday evening was a very exciting evening for all our Nursery Children, who received their Certificates for participation in our Nursery Programme over the summer months. Over 25 children have taken part In Fundamental Skills, fun and games every Friday and they have enjoyed the programme immensely.
We had the pleasure and honour of Deirdre Duke, to present the Certificates, an inspirational young lady who was a member of the amazing Irish Hockey team who won a silver medal in the World Cup Finals in July. We would like to give Deirdre a huge thank you for taking time out of her busy schedule to present the certificates as she is going to play hockey professionally with Dusseldorf in the next week or so and we would like to wish her all the best for the future. Deirdre is a first cousin of Gareth Sinnott, who plays with our senior hurlers and because of that, we were delighted when she accepted the invitation to present the certificates.
We would also like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all the parents/guardians/helpers who assisted with the Nursery in any way during the past few months, it is hugely appreciated and especially to Eileen Codd and Eveleen O’Sullivan. Without all of you, it could not have continued. Well done to all of you. A very enjoyable evening was had by all with refreshments served by the camogie and Coiste na nÓg committee and lots of photographs taken. EXAM RESULTS
Congratulations to all the second-level students from the locality who sat the Leaving Certificate Examination in June and got their results on August 15. Best of luck in the next stage of their lives, whether they go on to further studies or join the work force. CONCERT
On Sunday, September 16, the friends of Oulart Hill Walking Hub and Bygone Days Story-House will present a Night of music, song, Stories and Craic in the Riverside Park Hotel, beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets at €10 each are available from members of the organising committee and at the Door on the night ALL-IRELAND TICKETS
Darren Nolan and Paddy Roche were successful in the club’s draw for all-Ireland Hurling tickets while Craig Davitt and Garrett Sinnott were drawn for the Football tickets.