BALLYMORE-MAYGLASS
Ballycogley Players Drama Group
Rehearsals are going very well for our 1 act schedule of–“Post-Its” by Paul Dooley & Winnie Holzman, directed by Rose Walsh, “A Little Box of Oblivion” by Stephen Bean, directed by Des Pollard, “A Dogs Life” by Pam Valentine directed by Michael Gilbert & “Somewhere Out There”–a collaboration of Ballycogley Players Youth Theatre directed by Breda Hayes, Annette Dupuy & Kathleen Tierney.
Performance dates as follows: Our Lady’s Island Community Centre on 1st November, Wexford Arts Centre on 4th & 5th November (tickets at www.wexfordartscentre.ie or 053 9123764), Stella Maris Centre Kilmore Quay on 8th November, Carrig on Bannow on 15th November and Rathangan Hall on 21st November. All performances will begin at 7.30pm and admission is €15 (pay at the door at all venues expect Wexford Arts Centre where booking is required as per details given). We very much look forward to seeing you at one of our performances.
Club Lotto
The St Fintans GAA club in association with St Mary’s Rosslare hold its fundraising lotto each Tuesday evening. Tickets for the draw cost €2 and are available from the usual sellers or from any committee member. The jackpot now stands at €15,000. The numbers drawn were 13,19,25,26. There was two match three winners Bridgid Furlong and RHAC. We would like to thank you all for your generous support.
Mayglass National School
The parent’s association Halloween raffle will take place on 23rd October, with lots of fantastic prizes to be won. Tickets are just €2 per line and will be sent home with the children. We greatly appreciate your support and wish everyone the best of luck.
Tomhaggard Social centre
There is a major fundraising Halloween Funday taking place at the Social Centre on Saturday 31st October 1-3.30pm, featuring Witches, Face Painting, Games, Refreshments, Home Baking, Raffle, Fancy Dress and much more. It is the perfect way to prepare for Trick or Treating later in the day.
All proceeds raised go towards Refurbishment Works at the Social Centre. There will be a 10K Sponsored Walk as part of the Fundraising event. The Community Wire Sculpture Project will also be unveiled on the day.
St Fintans GAA
Bodibro Christmas shop now open with some new club gear designs. The online portal will close on 25th October. Orders will take 5/6 weeks thereafter for delivery. Christmas delivery is guaranteed, Order at https://bodibro.mykit.ie/club/st-fintans-gaa
Rackard League
Congratulations to the Rackard League boys of Mayglass National school, who overcame Ramsgrange to move to the next round of the competition, keep up the good work boys.
Notes contact
If you wish to have any items included in the notices for Ballymore/Mayglass you may do so by email at conzarcat@hotmail.com. Deadline for submitting notices is 7pm on the Saturday.
BALLYMURN
Notes contact
Email for notices send items to ballymurnnotice@outlook.ie before 6pm Saturday.
Bingo
Bingo is played every Monday (including Bank Holidays) at Dan Nolan’s, starts 9pm all welcome.
Parish notes
Evolving Pastoral Area - By now parishioners will know that the pastoral area of Castlebridge, Crossabeg, Oylegate and the half parishes of Screen, Curracloe, Glenbrien and Ballymurn have been reduced to the services of one priest, Fr. Kelly, who is based in Screen. Being in an uncharted situation it will take a while for a definite schedule of services to be arrived at. However, the process has begun.
Fr. Kelly will meet all three parishes over the next week and a half - Castlebridge, Screen and Curracloe: Wednesday 21st October at 7pm in Castlebridge Church. Crossabeg and Ballymurn: Thursday 22nd October at 7pm in Ballymurn Church. Oylegate and Glenbrien: Wednesday 28th October at 7pm in Oylegate parish house
The meetings are open to all parish/pastoral committees, sacristans, readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Safeguarding Reps, collectors, choir’s baptism team, home visitation team and any Parishioner who might like to be part of our pastoral outreach.
Following these discussions and fact-finding, proposals for a way forward will be considered and, as far as is practical, adopted. People have very kindly acknowledged that it won’t be possible to meet every need by virtue of the reduced resources.
Mass Times - Daily Mass: Thursday at 9.30am (Also: 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month). Saturday: 7.30pm.
Baptism Schedule - 4th Saturday of each month at 3pm
Parish Contacts - Fr Kelly 053 9137140/087 9470513. Certificates, newsletter items & general enquiries email: screencurracloeparishoffice@gmail.com Baptism bookings email: parishbaptism@gmail.com
Weekend Anniversary Mass - Anniversary masses are an important occasion for many families. Masses may be booked directly through Fr Kelly or with the Sacristans in any of the churches. It is the aim of the parish that masses will be in both Fr Kelly’s diary and the Sacristy diary of the church where the mass is to be celebrated. Anniversaries which are booked no later than Wednesday before will appear in the next weekend’s Newsletter.
Patrons 2027
The unification of the four Parish areas has required some pastoral change. Blocking the various events together places the least strain on limited priestly resources. With a full years notice it is proposed to alter the dates for our annual Patrons slightly, the proposal being Ballymurn the 2nd Sunday of August, Screen the 3rd Sunday of August, Castlebridge 4th Sunday of August and Curracloe 1st Sunday of September.
BANNOW-BALLYMITTY
Sad passing
Deepest sympathy to Bernie Sinnott and family Kilcaven, Wellingtonbridge on the death of Aidan Sinnott last Sunday October 4th. Aidan was waked at his daughter Bridget’s house in Taghmon on Monday from 1pm till 8pm with removal to the church of St Mary Immaculate and St Joseph Carrig on Bannow for funeral mass at 12 noon.
He was buried afterwards in Kilcaven cemetery. May he rest in peace.
Ballycogley Players
The Ballycogley players will perform A Night of Comedy and Drama in Carrig on Bannow Community Centre on Sunday 15th November at 7.30pm. Admission €15.
Social Dancing
Dancing continues in Carrig on Bannow Community Centre on Wednesday 21st October with music by by Michelle Murphy and on Wednesday 28th with Teresa and the Stars. Dancing from 9pm to 11pm – refreshments served – all welcome.
Camross Drama Group
Camross Drama group will perform 3 One Act plays in Carrig on Bannow Community Centre on Sunday 8th November at 8pm. They will perform their play for the drama circuit, ‘Jack Fury’ by Bryan McMahon, also ‘A Matter of Husbands’ by Ferenc Molnar and ‘No Smoke without Fire’ by Jimmy Keary. A great night of drama and comedy is guaranteed.
New book release
Congratulations to Siobhan Doyle from Wellingtonbridge on the launch of her new book ‘Irish Sports in 100 Objects’ which she launched in the Red Door last week. This book will be on sale from the end of October and will be available at the Red Door as well. A great idea for a Christmas present. Well done Siobhan.
GAA club notes
Lotto: There was no jackpot winner of the draw held on Tuesday 13th October. Winning numbers were 1,4,14,32. Next draw takes place on Tuesday 27th October with a spooooooky jackpot of €7,500 up for the taken! Enter today online or get your books in before the draw!
Dillion Quirke Foundation Screening: Cardiac Screening will take place in Danescastle National School on Saturday 5th December. A booking link and more information will follow on our social media pages so please keep an eye out. The screening is for kids between the ages of 12-18 years old.
Recent Fixtures: Well done to the Cluain Bhanú Gaels U18 Football team who won the Premier Division Shield on Sunday 11th October against Glynn/Barntown on a scoreline of 6-10 to 2-06! Another bit of silverware to add to the parish! Well done to all involved!
As always please keep up to date on our social media pages & Whatsapp supporters group especially for upcoming AGM dates & times.
Carrig-on-Bannow Tidy Towns
Carrig-on-Bannow Tidy Towns will hold its AGM on Tuesday 20th October at 8pm in Carrig-on-Bannow Community Centre.
Carrig-on-Bannow Tidy Towns would love to welcome new (& existing!) volunteers to continue working in and to enhance our village. Residents of the village/Bannow, other community groups and village businesses are encouraged to please come along. Remember it is your village too and we need everyone to take pride in it and play a part! You will learn so much and get to know many more people in the Community. If you can spare even an hour or two each month, we have a need for any kind of skill from admin to litterpicking, DIY to an interest in gardening - an hour or two once a month in any one of these respects makes you an ideal volunteer !
Carrig Community Centre
Bridge is played every Tuesday night.
Slimming world is every Wednesday 5.30 till 7.30pm.
Dance Fit classes every Thursday night.
Bingo every Saturday night from 8pm all welcome.
Defibrillator Locations
Defibrillators are located outside of Stafford’s pub, Tullicanna, eircode Y35 PN73 and Ballymitty Playschool Wall, Ballymitty Church carpark eircode Y35 R585.
Ballymitty Hall
Monday Night Bingo – Ballymitty Drive-in Bingo continues on Monday nights at 8pm, Ballymitty Church Carpark.
Womens Shed – We meet Monday mornings from 10am to 12pm. All welcome to come join.
Mens Shed – Thursdays from 7.30pm to 9pm in Ballymitty Hall. All welcome.
Taekwondo – Cho’s tae kwon do classes on Wednesdays, onwards 6 years of age and up for both kids and adults class every Wednesday from 7pm to 8pm contact John Phillips on 086 3893382 for any info.
Grantstown News
Community Employment Scheme vacancies - Grantstown Priory Scheme have CE Scheme vacancies in Bannow/Ballymitty GAA Complex and with Carrig on Bannow Tidy Towns. These positions are open to applicants who are in receipt of a social welfare payment for 12 months or more. No experience necessary as full training will be provided. For more information on these vacancies, please call Karen at 051 561016 or email karen@grantstownpriory.com.
Grantstown Daycare Centre - Would you like to get out of the house, meet people of all ages and have a bit of fun? Then why not pop in to Grantstown Daycare Centre and see for yourself what is happening on a day-to-day basis.
Each day has something different whether it’s music, games, arts and crafts, movies, quizzes, trips out or just chatting or reading a magazine. If you have a craft or skill that you would like to share with the group we can arrange for you to do a demonstration. We also have holistic practitioners who are qualified in Sonas and Imagination Gym and a nurse in the centre.
Our clients vary in age from mid-thirties to over ninety. If you don’t have your own transport we can possibly collect you in the morning in one of our buses and drop you home in the afternoon. Please phone 051 561016 or e-mail info@grantstownpriory.comfor more information.
Meals On Wheels
The Grantstown Meals On Wheels service which delivers delicious, wholesome meals straight to your door is offered to the local community. People in recovery from illness, those with disabilities and anyone who is simply finding it difficult to prepare meals for themselves, perhaps due to illness or any other reason, are eligible for this service, short or long-term.
Grantstown Daycare Centre offers this Meals on Wheels service four days a week with delivery every Tuesday and Thursday for a nominal cost. Why not give us a call on 051 561016 to have a chat about this or any other service offered by Grantstown that may be helpful to you or a loved one and to find out what options are available.
BLACKWATER
Blackwater Parish Hall
The Winter Craft Fair will be held in Blackwater Hall on Sunday 1st November from 10am til 4pm. Come and support our local crafters, homebaking stand an much more. You might pick up some early Christmas gifts.
Blackwater Active Retirement
Upcoming events - Friday 23rd October: Saucers Bar, 8pm, Table Quiz, tables × 4 = €40.00, bring a homemade pumpkin carving for decoration and win a prize
Notes for your diary: Monday 23rd November, Blackwater Active Retirement Association (BARA) AGM in the Hall at 2.30pm
December: Christmas Event, news coming soon
The Life and Times of James Shipley
Preparations and rehearsals are well underway for this eagerly awaited pageant ‘The Life and Times of James Shipley (1850-1926)’which will take place in St Brigid’s Church, Blackwater, on Thursday and Friday 29th and 30th October.
Written by Senan Lillis, it will be presented by The Wayside Players, comprising of drama, poetry, narrations, monalogues, song and cinematography.
James Shipley was a master craftsman whose work adorns Blackwater church, neighbouring churches and domestic properties in the areas. The pageant examines many of the major political, social and cultural issues of his lifetime, filtered with elements of his work. The pageant features a walking tour of Blackwater church which emphasises the beauty of his work.
Blackwater Tidy Towns
Blackwater Tidy Towns are looking for help. Please if you are out walking around the villlage, surrounding roads and the beach areas please bring a small bag and do litter picks. Your assistance would be much appreciated. Please keep Blackwater clean and litter free for everyone’s enjoyment.
Split the pot
The winner on 17th October was Cian Cullen with a pot of €138. Congratulations Cian. Envelopes for these draws are in local businesses. Thank you to everyone who takes part your support is much appreciated.
Coffee morning
A community coffee morning takes place every Tuesday morning at 10am in the Parish Hall. All are welcome.
Notes for the paper
If you want to place any information in the Blackwater notes please email blackwaternotes@gmail.com or phone Clare on 086 8386242.