ASKAMORE
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Ballyellis National School Split the Pot
Winner of Split the Pot on Friday 16th October for Ballyellis was Áine Lynch, Askamore, winning €100. Well done. Split the Pot envelopes can be had from any parent in the school or by calling into the school. Many thanks to everyone for your support. It is much appreciated.
Askamore Hall
Bowls continues on Wednesdays at 8pm in Askamore Hall. New members welcome.
Join our Gym. Contact Colm on 085 7334076.
Pilates on Wednesday mornings. Contact Finch on 086 8468165.
Irish Dancing: Contact Lucy on 087 6196590.
Kilrush-Askamore GAA Lotto
There was no winner of the Jackpot on Tuesday 6th October. The winning numbers were 1, 21, 27, 28. Lucky dip winners were: PJ Nolan, Paula Austin, Liz Whelan, Mary and Eamonn Doran. Seller’s Priz: Ger Kinsella.
The next draw will take place on Tuesday 20th October at 10pm in Kilrush/Askamore GAA Grounds. The next Jackpot will start at €3,600. Tickets can be purchased from any club member, in Jim Byrne’s, Codd’s and Coleman’s. All members of the public are very welcome to attend our draws.
BALLYCANEW
5k Family Run
The Christmas Lights Committee has organised a 5k Family Run on Sunday November 8. Sign in 12.30pm, starting at 1pm sharp. Fee: €10 per adult and €5 per child. Prizes for 1st Male and Female and 1st Boy and Girl. All proceeds to fund community projects. Free post run refreshments and hot drinks. Come and join the fun.
Split the Pot
Congratulations to the Saturday October 24 winner of Split the Pot, Helen Kehoe - prize was €85. Thanks to everyone for your continued support.
St Patrick’s GAA
Variety Show - Entries are now open for our up and coming Variety show. Evening show is on Saturday November 7. Afternoon show Sunday November 8.
So much fun was had last year, and we want lots more people to get involved again this year. We are looking for singers, musicians, dancers, jokers, story tellers, actors, performers of all types. No experience required of course.
For more information contact Mary on 087 909600 or Morgan on 087 2807735.
Club Lotto - Results for October 12. This week’s Jackpot €12,000. No Jackpot winner. Numbers Drawn 9, 16, 23, 28. Charlie Byrne matched 3 numbers to win €150. New Jackpot €12,350
Re-turn recycling bins
Ballycanew National School need your Re-turn plastic bottles and cans. Our Re-turn recycling bins are located beside our recycle clothes bank. Please remember that only bottles and cans go into the blue Re-turn bins. If the Re-turn bins or the clothes bank are full then please do not leave your full bags at the bins, bring them home and come back another day.
Clothing Bank
We appeal to the community, please do not leave bags at the clothing bank if the bank is full. Bring it home and come back another day. The bank is emptied regularly.
Whist Drive
Whist Drive is played every Friday night 8pm sharp in Ballycanew Parish hall. All welcome.
Dog walkers
If you walking your dog, please clean up after it. Its an offence if you don’t clean up after your dog.
Local notes
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BALLYGARRETT
90s themed night - change of date
Get ready to rewind the clock for a night of 90s classics, big tunes and serious nostalgia on Sunday 13th November at Réalt na Mara Ballygarrett Clubhouse (note change of date) - 90s music all night. 90s dress essential! All welcome
Ballygarrett Tidy Towns
We had a wonderful time sowing acorns with this year’s junior infants. It was a fantastic hands-on experience for the children to learn how a tiny seed grows into a mighty oak tree.
We talked about how important regular watering is to wake the acorns up and help them grow. Over the coming weeks, the children will keep a close eye on their pots as the acorns begin to push down strong roots into the soil to find food, followed by bright green shoots stretching up toward the sunlight. We can’t wait to see our little trees begin to sprout!
Battery Blitz - Time to collect all your batteries left around the house. Collection box in every classroom in the National School also collection box at the bring bank.
Killenagh Wanderers
Calling all young footballers - Are you ready to play, learn, develop, enjoy? Killenagh Wanderers AFC Under 9s are looking for boys & girls born in 2018 to join the team!
Mondays from 6pm–7pm at Killenagh Wanderers AFC. Come along, have fun, make new friends and show us what you can do.
Walking Soccer - Want football but at a slower pace? Try Walking Soccer at Killenagh Wanderers on Wednesdays from 7–8pm.
Perfect for all fitness levels—low impact, high fun! Cost €5 per adult. To join or for details: Tony: 083 1073163 or Matt: 087 7798835. Please note: Astro-turf rule for footwear applies. All welcome
Astro for hire - The Indoor Astro pitch is available to hire for childrens parties and 5-a-side soccer. Contact killenaghwanderersafc@gmail.com
Killenagh Split the Pot
Congratulations Norita and Jason winning €127 in this week’s Split the Pot. Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket.
Réalt na Mara GAA
We are holding a Halloween Kids Disco on Friday 23rd October from 6pm-8.30pm in Ballygarrett GAA Clubhouse. Fancy dress, €5 entrance, sweet shop
Little Stars Nursery is on Mondays 5.30-6.15pm on the astro. Boys and girls 4+ welcome. Contact Valerie: 087 6289327.
Men’s Walk, Jog or talk your way to 5K. Meet 7.50pm, every Thursday at the Church car park, Ballygarrett, All fitness levels welcome, come along, get active and enjoy the company!
Local Notes
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CARNEW
Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of Andy Travers, Ballingate who died last week and was buried on Thursday in Avoca cemetery.
Lotto
Carnew GAA lotto was not won, numbers were 6,10,25,28, lucky dips were Sarah Hollmann and Richard Kelly, the next draw was on 19th October and the jackpot was €6,500.
Men On The Move
A Men On The Move physical activity programme for Men living with Chronic Conditions will continue in St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew Thursday 22nd October from 11.30am–12.30pm, Price is €6 for 2 weeks. The tutor will suggest an exercise programme suited to meet your needs. All are welcome from the surrounding area.
Cabaret
The annual cabaret for Tomacork church will take place on Friday 6th November in Coollattin golf club. Admission only €5 and raffle on the night.
Scor na nÓg
Scor na nÓg will be held on Saturday 7th November in Newcastle and if you are under 17 and registered with Eimeidigh Carn An Bhua and would be interested in taking part in Aithriseoiracht, Amhranaiocht Aonair, Rince Foirne, Rince Set, Bailiad Grups, Ceoil Uirlse, Trath na Gceist or Nuachleas, contact Shelly Doran.
Split the Pot
The lucky winner of the Split the Pot draw for Scoil Aodan Naofa Carnew was Mark Byrne who won €300. Congratulations. Our sellers price winners were Mia Rice, Darragh Kennedy, Harper Keane O’Keeffe and Alfie Harris. Our next draw takes place next Friday 23rd October. Many thanks for your continued support.
Ballyellis NS Split the Pot
Winner of Split the Pot on Friday 16th October for Ballyellis was Áine Lynch, Askamore, winning €100. Well done. Split the Pot envelopes can be had from any parent in the school or by calling into the school. Many thanks to everyone for your support. It is much appreciated.
Bingo
The next drive in bingo is on Sunday 25th October at 2pm in Carnew mart.
Askamore Hall
Bowls continues on Wednesdays at 8pm in Askamore Hall. New members welcome.
Join our Gym. Contact Colm on 085 7334076.
Pilates on Wednesday mornings. Contact Finch on 086 8468165.
Irish Dancing: Contact Lucy on 087 6196590.
November Remembrance Mass
The annual Parish Remembrance Mass will take place this year on Saturday 7th November in St. Kevin’s Church, Kilaveney.
November is the month we set aside as a special time of remembering. If you lost a loved one during the past twelve months (since 16th November 2025) and whose funeral mass was celebrated in St. Kevin’s Church, Kilaveney and St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church Crossbridge, your family is invited to this Remembrance Mass. A family member will be invited to light a candle in memory of their loved one.
We will also remember Parishioners’ loved ones whose Funeral Mass was celebrated outside of our Parish.
COOLGREANY
Old Kilnenor Historical Society
On Friday 23rd October there will be a historical talk by Jim Rees in Ballyfad hall at 7.30pm. The subject will be Father Thomas Horey, parish priest of Kilaveney who led a group of over 1,000 people from County Wexford and Wicklow to start new lives in the American mid west, post-Famine.
All are welcome. light refreshments served donations on the night. All proceeds in aid of ongoing upkeep of Kilnenor Graveyard.
Golden Circle social group
Golden Circle are doing bingo on 24th October in the Arklow Bay; doors open at 7.30pm; books €10.
A day trip to Carlow and Kilkenny is being organised for 21st November - bus leaving at 8.30am - price €20. Contact Gertie on 083 4042746.
Creating Space for Change
The May Byrne Community House is running a five-week Workshop, sponsored by the WWETB called ‘Creating Space for Change’. The workshop is a gentle guided relaxation course and is designed to provide participants with an opportunity to slow down, switch off from the demands of everyday life and reconnect with themselves. The course combines guided relaxation, breathing, visualisation, reflection and gentle discussion around five themes.
The course started on Friday 9th October and will run for five weeks from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. ore details can be found on the May Byrne Community House Facebook page. Limited to 12 places. To register please contact 086 1064206.
Sunday Bible Meetings
Simple messages from the Bible, together with prayer and Hymn singing are continuing in St Mogue’s Community centre, Inch. Sundays from 6pm to 7pm. We welcome any from all faiths to attend. Contact May 083 4202118.
Vintage Road Run
Coolgreany Vintage and Heritage Club are holding their annual Road Run on Sunday 25th October. Cars, tractors, bikes and lorries are all welcome. Registration will be starting at 11am outside of the school.
All money taken in will go to the Friends of Gorey Hospital towards their great work, so all your support would be greatly appreciated.
Coolgreany Handball Club
A date for your diary - There will be a coffee morning held in the May Byrne Community House on 6th November from 10am to 12pm. There will also be a raffle to help with the running costs of the two ball alleys.
Local notes
Please forward all notes for the local papers to Dan by 6pm on Sunday evening. Email danken9@gmail.com or phone 087 4605166.