Around the Districts: Ballymore-Mayglass to Taghmon-Camross

Irish Independent

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Syndicate
It's that time of year again when the St Fintan's GAA Club is setting up its Euro Millions syndicate. The syndicate will play four lines (with plus) in each of the twice weekly Euro millions draws. The total cost for the year is €30 with the first draw on August 26 and the last draw on August 21, 2026. The full payment must be received by Monday, August 25. The numbers for the euro millions draw are 10, 22, 34, 35, 50-02, 09. 01, 06, 13, 41, 44,-06, 10. 11, 18, 40, 43, 46 – 06, 11. 13, 43, 45, 46, 50 – 04, 05. Why not take a chance 'it could be you'.
SOCIAL DANCING
Keep fit and learn to dance Ballycogley Community Hall Wednesdays seven. 30 to 9.30 p.m. Information call Marianne at 086 4088418.
Chair Exercise
Interested in Chair Exercise classes? This class will include exercises in the chair as well as standing exercises using the chair as support. Focus will include movements for balance, mobility, stability and flexibility. Classes are held on Thursdays 10.11 a.m. at the Ballycogley Community Hall and all are welcome. Please contact Jodi at 087 4144006 with your availability and interest.
Notes
If you wish to have any items included in the notices for Ballymore-Mayglass you may do so by email at [e-mail] or by contacting Paddy at 087 9680419. It is important that the deadline for submitting notices for inclusion in the Ballymore-Mayglass area notices are now received on or before 5 p.m. on the Saturday prior to the date of publication. On the weekend of a bank holiday, we should receive the notices on or before 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings. Many thanks for your continued support.
Yoga
Join us for yoga at Ballycogley Community Hall, Wednesday 10.11 a.m. Beginning/Gentle Yoga for beginners or those wanting a gentler approach. Or join us on Saturdays, 10.11 a.m. Community Yoga for all including flow sequences as well as static and dynamic poses to increase strength, mobility, flexibility and balance. Bring your mat, large towel and water. Contact Jodi with interest or any questions at 087 4144006.
Club lotto
The St Fintan's 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 seller's or from any committee member. The jackpot now stands at €15,000. The numbers drawn were 4, 17, 19 and 23. There was three match-three winners Conor Fox, Ann Keeling and Conal Grant. We thank you for your continued and generous support.
Condolences
We express our condolences to the family and friends of the late Deirdre Kielthy Carverry Cregg Ballycogley, who sadly died during the past week. Following her funeral Mass in St Fintan's church Mayglass Deirdre's remains were laid to rest in Mayglass cemetery. May she rest in peace.
St Fintan's
The club received planning permission for the building of its gym. On the playing field the intermediate football team needed a spirited second half performance in defending Taghmon-Camross and the same team was soundly beaten by St Mary's of Maudlintown. The junior B football team also suffered defeat when playing Kilmore and this team played Shelmaliers on Saturday evening last. The under-eight football team played a couple of games in Ballymore against St Martin's and St Mary's of Maudlintown. The under-14 football team overcame Crossabeg-Ballymurn and the under-16 hurling team defeated St James. In defeating St Abban's the minor team made it two wins from two games.
Temple Street Hospital
The Rowe family would like to thank St Fintan's GAA Club, the people of the parish of Ballymore-Mayglass and the wider community for their support of Killians coffee morning on Sunday last also the hall committee, all the volunteers, the parking attendants, Bolgers of Ballycogley and those who baked and helped with tea and coffee. The ticket sellers and those that donated prizes. The family really appreciate your unwavering support and kindness during the last six weeks. The total raised was €4,300 and this will be of great benefit to St Gabriel's Ward Temple Street Hospital were Killian received the best of care during his stay.
Bannow-Ballymitty
Sad Passing
Deepest sympathy to the Hogan family Coolishall on the death of Sheila Hogan née Kearns last Wednesday. Sheila is survived by her husband John and daughter Rosie, sisters Annie, Kathy, Bridie and Eileen and brother Pat, grandchildren Tommy and Amanda, relatives and friends. Sheila reposed in Ryan's funeral home on Friday from 4 p.m. till 8 p.m., funeral Mass was on Saturday in Carrig-on-Bannow church at 11 a.m. followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace.
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Bannow CCE
Well done to everyone who represented Bannow C.C.É. at the Leinster Fleadh over the weekend. Huge congratulations to those who qualified to play at the all-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil. We now look forward to performing at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in our home county. Bannow C.C.É. medal winners are as follows.
First Place: 12-15 céilí Band 12-15 Grúpaí Ceoil JP Harpur – under-12 Mouth Organ Lainey Rossiter – under-12 Whistling Maria Gilbane – 12-15 Fiddle Airs Evelyn Gilbane – 12-15 Flute Airs Odhran McPhillips – 12-15 Whistling Róisín Wall – 15-18 Lilting Aoife Kehoe – under-18 Comhrá Gaeilge Eve Donohoe – Senior Fiddle Airs Aoife Colfer – Senior Lilting
Second Place Senior Grúpaí Ceoil Lainey Rossiter – under-12 Ladies English Singing Cormac Cunningham, Maria and Evelyn Gilbane – 12-15 Trio Siún Allen – 12-15 Piano Tara Redmond 12-15 Whistling Áine Breen – 12-15 Lilting Adam Ryan – 12-15 Men's English Singing Billy Cunningham – 15-18 Banjo Aoibhe Reville – 15-18 Lilting Eve Donohoe – Senior Fiddle Eve Donohoe and Billy Cunningham – Senior Duet Shelly O'Grady – Senior Accompaniment and Harp Airs Cillian Cullen – Senior Lilting.
Phil Murphy Weekend
The 33rd Phil Murphy weekend takes place from July 24 till July 27. Opening night will be held in the Red Door by Kieran Hanrahan, followed by music in the Marquee with the Kilkenny and Danescastle music group. Friday night concert at 8 p.m. in the marquee stars Four Men and a Dog and Patrick Fitzpatrick and Pat Bass plus guests. Saturday a tune workshop in the marquee at 11 a.m. Afternoon tunes in the pub from 3 p.m. In the church concert at 7.30 p.m. with Seán Keane and his band. At 9.30 concert in the marquee with Cherish the ladies, Manus McGuire and Benny McCarthy, Eileen McClusky and John Nugent. On Sunday the O'Riads Mass in the church at 11 a.m. The singing gathering will be held in the Tin Sandwich at 12.30 with Séamus Brogan and guests. In the marquee at 12.30 Afternoon Concert with Crying Uncles, Clem O'Brien Band, Bothar Glas, Robin Hurt and Danescastle Music Group. 6 p.m. Mumming Exhibition 7.30 Closing Concert with Martin O'Connor, Cathal Hayden and Séamus O'Dowd, The Corach Ceili Band and the Bar of Lough Band.
Seisiun
The Danescastle music group hold a Seisun every Monday night in the Talbot hotel from the beginning of July starting at 8 p.m. Traditional Irish music, song, dance and storytelling, come along and join in or just enjoy the entertainment.
Patron Dates
Carrig patron August 10 2 p.m. in Carrig church.
Bannow patrons August 15 7 p.m. in Bannow weather permitting.
Shemogues patron August 17 at 7 p.m. in Shemogues weather permitting.
Social dancing
dancing continues in Carrig Community centre with the following Bands for July. On Wednesday July23rd T & N Dance Band, July30th Michelle Murphy. All welcome refreshments served. This week's split-the-pot winner was Tracey O'Neill winning €242.
Carrig Community Centre
Yoga every Monday evening at 7 p.m. and Thursday morning at 9.30 a.m. and chair yoga at 11 a.m. just come along and enjoy, pay-as-you-go.
Bridge is played every Tuesday night.
Slimming world is every Wednesday 5.30 till 7.30 p.m.
Dance Fit classes every Thursday night.
Bingo every Saturday night from 8 p.m. all welcome.
BALLYMITTY HALL DATES FOR DIARY
Car Boot and Market – unfortunately Ballymitty Carboot will not be back this year due to low attendance and footfall.
Women's Shed – Ballymitty Hall. Monday mornings from 10 a.m. to midday All welcome to come join.
Drive-in-Bingo
Come to Ballymitty for Drive-in-Bingo on Monday nights to enjoy a game of bingo while sitting in your car, bingo starts at 8.30 p.m. – Free baby books for kids playing with their grandparents/parents for the summer months – June to September.
Bree-Galbally
Bree Hall Library
All books have been replaced in the community centre library. Hall is open on most days, except Sundays, from 9 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Donations of books can be left in at the library at any stage and are most welcome.
Bree Ladies Fitness
Bootcamp in Bree Community Centre. Monday 11 a.m. (Active Retirement). Monday 6.30 p.m. (All ages). Tuesday 9.15 a.m. (All ages). Thursday 9.15 a.m. (All ages). Thursday 10.30 a.m. (Active Retirement). Thursday 6.30 p.m. (All ages). Saturday 9.30 a.m. (All ages). Suits all fitness levels. €8 pay-as-you-go.
Community Centre Bookings
Please contact email [e-mail] for all Community Centre bookings and contact [e-mail] for Bree Hub bookings. Hot desks are available at €10 daily rates at the Hub, Bree Community Centre.
Vacancies in Bree CEP
GAA Grounds Worker, Ballyhogue. General Maintenance/Environmental Worker, Galbally. If you are in receipt of a Social Welfare payment for more than one year, are over the age of 21, interested in any of the above vacancies and would like some more information, please call into the CE Office located in Bree Community Centre from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday to Friday, or call Martina at 053 9247613 or 086 8371932.
Bree Vintage Club Run
Bree Vintage Club annual road run will take place on September 21.
Patron Date
Bree Patron is on Sunday, August 17.
Taghmon-Camross
Church News – Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday: Cleariestown 6 p.m. – Caroreigh 8 p.m.
Sunday: Trinity 9 a.m. – Taghmon 10.15 a.m. – Rathangan 11.30 a.m.
Weekday Mass Schedule
Tuesday: Cleariestown 9.30 a.m.
Wednesday: Caroreigh 9.30 a.m.
Thursday: Rathangan 9.30 a.m. – School Mass
Friday: Taghmon 10 a.m. – School Mass
Adoration Times
Duncormick – Monday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. – New Adorers always welcome
Taghmon – Tuesday 11 a.m. to midday – New Members welcome
Cleariestown – Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Caroreigh – Monday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. – except Bank Holiday Mondays and the months of June and July.
Check out our Caroreigh Community Page and Taghmon Rathangan Parish page for all Church Notices.
Caroreigh Field-day
The Caroreigh annual field day starts at 1.30 p.m. this Sunday, July 27, The event will feature all the customary stalls and attractions including bottle, cake, produce, pongo, spin and win, books, children's races, golf, barbecue, tractor rides, horse racing, shop, hurling puck, penalty kick, crossbar challenge, hang tough, daisy the cow, name the doll, fishing, rings, darts, plotto, raffles, tea and much, much more...
The fancy dress parade will be led out by the New Ross and District Pipe Band. We are also anticipating a highly successful dog show with 10 categories. This event promises to be an excellent family outing. Entry to the field is by donation. Test your luck with the annual tickets €2 each or a book of three €5 available from parishioners. If anyone requires more tickets, please contact any of the committee. Please inform family and friends about this event.
For queries regarding above contact Kay at 087 2680273/[e-mail].
ANCCR Vacancies
Anccr Area Development CLG – Community Employment Scheme
Are recruiting for a Community Employment Scheme Supervisor.
Based in Raheen, Co. Wexford, covering areas of Adamstown Newbawn Clonroche Camross Cushinstown and Raheen. This full-time, 39 hours per week, position is offered on a one-year fixed-term contract. The role is supported by a Community Employment Scheme under the Department of Social Protection, which funds CE personnel on our scheme.
For full details visit jobsireland.ie or email [e-mail].
Camross Hall News (Y35 YY89)
Dancing at Camross
On Friday, August 1, Camross Hall will host a dance event featuring the talented Stacey Breen. Admission is €10, which includes tea. The event will commence at nine PM and continue till late. Consider organising a group outing or a ladies' night for an enjoyable experience. A delightful evening is guaranteed with ample opportunities for dancing.
Check out Camross Hall's Facebook page for further details on all upcoming events or contact [e-mail].
Taghmon History Society
Membership reminder: Membership fees are now due. New members welcome, contact Kay Doyle, 087 2680273/[e-mail].
Meeting
The next meeting of the Taghmon History Society is scheduled to be held at Scout Hall on Thursday, July 31, at approximately 9: 00 PM. We will be discussing the Journal We have a busy agenda for the evening and anticipate accomplishing substantial work.
All are welcome to attend, including prospective new members.