BallymoreMayglass

SCOUTS NEWS

Weekly meetings resume as follows: Cubs, Scouts and Ventures Wednesday, January 16, 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.; Beavers Saturday, January 19, 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.

GAA CLUB DRAW

National GAA Club draw tickets are currently on sale from all St Fintan’s club players. Tickets are €10 with all money directly staying in the club. Top prizes of a new car, travel vouchers, all-Ireland hurling and football packages and many more. Get yours today.

GAA CLUB MEMBERSHIP

St Fintan’s club membership is now open for 2019. Non-playing membership is €30 which allows you full access to all club facilities and club texts etc. The club is presently working on linking some retail loyalty rewards to our club membership and hope to introduce these over the coming weeks. Club membership can be paid to club secretary Sharon Pettit. Any new players in the parish wishing to play for the season ahead can also contact Sharon at 086 1787498.

NEW ARRIVALS

St Fintan’s extends warm congratulations to members and supporters who have welcomed new babies over recent weeks. David Day and Hannah, Michael Sinnott and Lorraine and Adrian and Joanne Murphy have all welcomed healthy babies into their families, busy times ahead and we look forward to meeting all the new arrivals on the sidelines.

PRESCHOOL/MONTESSORI

Carolines Preschool and Montessori, Mayglass have free ECCE Scheme places available for children from three years – five years. For further information and to book your place please contact Caroline at 087 6800338.

ST FINTAN’S CLUB MEETING

The St Fintan’s GAA Club chairman Robbie O’Callaghan together with his fellow officers and development committee held a very important and constructive club meeting during the past week with the club house redevelopment high on the agenda. This work when finished will see the clubhouse meet the standard and suitable for use by both visiting clubs and the ladies and gents of the home club.

This work is scheduled to commence once a number of loose ends are tied up. As with all major works of this nature finance plays a major role and we once again will be calling on your support and are very thankful for your most generous support to date.

Lighting of the various areas to the grounds was also discussed and a very attractive non-playing membership scheme involving many of the local businesses was also discussed details of which will be furnished in the coming weeks. The non-playing membership is just €30 and is a very good way to support the club.

With the playing season just around the corner we look forward to your support at the many games and we wish you all a very happy new year.

DONAL, PAT HONOURED

St Fintan’s man Donal Shanley was a member of the Wexfords senior football team that was beaten by a strong Meath outfit in its effort to reach the last four of the Bord Na Mona O’Byrne football tournament. Though beaten this group of players showed promise and Donal contributed a goal of the 1-13 total.

While Donal is in his prime a man who contributed in no small way in both hurling ad football during the 60s, 70s and 80s for both club and county was honoured for his contribution last weekend at a function in the Ferrycarrig Hotel.

Pat Rossitter received his commemorative scroll from the Coiste Na Sheana Ghael committee and was a worthy recipient from the St Fintan’s club for his contribution and organisation both on and off the pitch. Congratulations, Pat.

BEREAVEMENT

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Stephen Lawlor of the Hideout bar Lyngstown, who sadly died during the recent past. Stephen was a great supporter of all sports in the area and the local Killinick Harriers hunt group use his premises as a set off point for their days hunting. May he rest in peace.

LOTTO

The first lotto draw of 2019 took place on Tuesday last when the jackpot stood at €17,200 and there was no jackpot winner and Nick Popplewell shared in the match-three prize of €200. The numbers drawn were 3, 20, 24 and 33. Next week’s jackpot will be €17,400 and the matchthree prize will remain at €200. We thank you for your continued support.

ST FINTAN’S LADIES

St Fintan’s Ladies’ football club will hold a door to door collection of Christmas trees for delivery to recycling centres for a fee of €5 which will go to the ladies’ club, contact Niamh at 087 1528883 or Nicky at 087 2918020.

ANNIVERSARY DINNER – The St Fintan’s Ladies GFC will hold an anniversary dinner in the Coast Hotel Rosslare on March 8TH at 7.30 p.m. Tickets costing €35 are available from committee members, Wrecking ball will provide the music plus DJ and door prize. A night not to be missed.

ALL BLACKS AFC

Any chaps Over 35 and under-nine5 interested in a fun nights football? Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on our new astro is the date and venue. All players welcome-the more the merrier. Cost is €5 and should be great fun. Spread the word.

The U-6/7 boys training will commence today, Tuesday, January 15, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Club Registrar Orla Sinnott will be at the club taking registrations from 6.45. Registration is €20 and please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate.

Please share with anyone that may be interested in playing at this age level.

Well done to both men’s teams who were in cup action in the recent past. The A team beat local neighbours Carne 3-0 with goals from John Codd and two from Adam Devereux.

The B team then took on Rosslare Rangers second and came out 2-1 winners in a close game. Michael O’Brien and Mark Sinnott with the goals. Great results lads and roll on the next round.

Well done to the under-16 girls on securing their Premier Division placing for the season ahead. The girls needed a win and came out on top 3-0 against a spirited and young Bunclody team in their final game of the ‘short season’. The result ensures they remain in the top flight for the coming season. The result was not a foregone conclusion but two goals from Niamh Rees and a goal from Zoe Butler ensured a comfortable win on the day. Well done to the girls. Thanks to Paddy and Margaret for all their hard work and bring on the 2019 season ahead.

ITEMS FOR NOTES

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