Carnew
BINGO
The next bingo is on Sunday, February 17, and March 3 and 10 at 2.30 p.m. in St Bridget’s Hall, Carnew all welcome.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of Mick Lennon, Coolboy, who died last week and was buried on Monday in Coolfancy cemetery.
To the family and relatives of Ann Kilbride, Coolboy, who died during the week and was buried on Friday in Coolfancy cemetery.
To the family and relatives of Eddie Byrne, Coolboy, who died during the week and was buried on on Saturday in Coolfancy cemetery.
GAA LOTTO
Carnew GAA lotto was not won, numbers were 12, 16, 23 and 25. Lucky dips were Amy Istead, c/o Ted Kennedy. Susanne O’Sullivan. Alice Balfe, Kilcavan. Daithi Roberts, Bunclody. The next draw is February 18 in Kenny’s and the jackpot is €3,800. Tickets only €2 from any player or local shop. Thanks to everyone for their support today.
RETIREMENT
The very best of luck to Christy and Mary Gregan, Coolboy on their retirement from Coolboy post office, the shop will remain open and we wish them the very best.
SCOIL AODAN NAOFA
Scoil Aodán Naofa, Carnew is now accepting enrolments for incoming junior infants for the school year 2019/20.
Scoil Aodán Naofa is a Co-Ed, inclusive, vertical school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Ferns. We are pleased to announce this year the opening of a class for children with autism in September 2019 subject to Department of Education funding and the fulfilment of criteria as laid out in the school’s admission policy for it’s ASD Class.
The school has many National Awards to it’s credit including Active Schools Flag, Green Flag Status, Science and maths awards and School of Excellence awards for Literacy. The staff are looking forward to welcoming new pupils in the new school year. Please contact the school office at 053 9426315 or carnewns@gmail.com for forms.
REGISTRATION NIGHT
Little Acorns Playschool and after school registration night will take place in Little Acorns, Carnew from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, places are limited all welcome.
BALLYELLIS NATIONAL SCHOOL
Enrolment forms are now available for those wishing to enrol in September 2019. If you know of anyone wishing to have a child enrolled in Ballyellis please inform them that these forms are now available. Please contact the office at 053 9426159 or email the school at ballyellisns@eircom. net if you wish to have an enrolment form sent out or call into the school to collect form.
Friday, February 8 winner of split-the-pot is John Kinsella, Drummond – winning €250. We thank everyone for supporting split-the-pot. Envelopes can be obtained from the School or any parent and from Ashling Walsh after weekend Mass in Askamore Church. Draws will take place every Friday morning in Ballyellis School.
KILRUSH DRAMA GROUP
Don’t miss the first chance to see Kilrush Drama Group’s forthcoming production of ‘The Steward of Chrisendom’ by Irish playwright Sebastian Barry.
The play focuses on Thomas Dunne, loosely based on Barry’s great-grandfather, the former chief superintendent of the Dublin Metropolitan Police (1932) confined to a psychiatric facility. The play recounts Dunne’s personal and public life throughout the 1910s and into the early 1920s.
The play is being directed by Mick Byrne and the role of Thomas Dunne is being played by Michael Dunbar. His three daughters, Anne, Maud and Dolly are being played by Cora Tyrrell, Máire Doran and Olivia Mathews. The warder in the Hospital (Smith) is being played Joe Sinnott and the seamstress Mrs O’Dea is being played by Jane Kinsella. Matt Kirwan (Maud’s husband) is being played by Brendan Doyle and the Garda Recruit is being played by Stephen Kehoe, and Thomas’s son Willy, who is a boy soprano is being played by Niall Kehoe.
The play will open in St Brigid’s Hall, Carnew next Friday night, February 15, at 8 p.m. and will also be staged on Sunday, February 17, at 8 p.m.
TINAHELY WALKING CLUB
The following are the walks for the next two weeks. February 17: Ballymanus, Level B, 10km, three hours. Meet Tinahely 10 a.m. February 24: Slievebawn-Tomduff, Level B, 10km, three hours. Meet Bunclody 10 a.m. As usual, please remember to wear proper walking boots, pack full rain gear and bring adequate food and drink.
RISE AND SHINE WALK
Coláiste Bhríde’s annual Rise and Shine walk to Sliabh Bhuí will take place this Friday, February 15. Students will be walking back to Coláiste Bhríde on the main Ferns Road between 7.30 and 9 a.m. Please be mindful of pedestrians on the road.
SPLIT THE POT
The winner of Scoil Aodan Naofa Carnew split-the-pot of February 8 was won by George Lynch, who won €284. Congratulations. The seller’s prize was won by Kayleigh Cullen Kennedy, who won a €10 voucher for Victors and the lucky-dip winner was Karen O’Brien. Next draw is on Friday, February 15. Thanks fo.r your support.
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
The Darkness into Light walk in aid of Pieta House will take place in Tinahely on Saturday May 11, at 4.15 a.m. Your support would be greatly appreciated for this worthy cause. Route plan and further information available later or check Pieta House website.
The next Ramblers Seisun takes place in O’Toole Memorial Hall, Rathdangan this Friday, February 15. This is a great night of song, music, stories and laughter.
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
The Darkness into Light walk in aid of Pieta House will take place in Tinahely on Saturday May 11, at 4.15 a.m. Your support would be greatly appreciated for this worthy cause. Route plan and further information available later or check Pieta House website.
The RDA cancelled last week’s whist drive as a mark of respect following the sudden death of Tom McHugh who was a regular whist player for many years in Rathdrum. Tom will be missed by all of his fellow whist players. May he rest in peace. Next whist is February 20 at 8.30 p.m.
100TH BIRTHDAY WISHES
The following are the walks for the next two weeks. February 17: Ballymanus, Level B, 10km, three hours. Meet Tinahely 10 a.m. February 24: Slievebawn-Tomduff, Level B, 10km, three hours. Meet Bunclody 10 a.m. As usual, please remember to wear proper walking boots, pack full rain gear and bring adequate food and drink.
HEALTHY IRELAND EVENT
A talk will take place in Tinahely Library on Tuesdays February 12 and 19 at 7 p.m., on healthy food made easy and some demonstrations on healthy and quick snacks. This event would be of great interest to all age groups and people living on their own. This course encourages groups to come and work together as a group and eat a lunch prepared by themselves. All are very welcome. It is completely free.