Around the Districts: Coolgreany to Tara Hill

St Patrick’s Day Parade

The Coolgreany St. Patrick’s Day Committee would like to thank everybody who helped to make our 13th parade a massive success! It is a huge event for a small community to take on each year, and every year we are astonished by the amount of people who turn out to lend a hand. We want to congratulate Kieran Byrne on becoming this year’s Grand Marshal a very well deserved honour. We would like to thank the Merrigan family for the use of the field, it couldn’t be done without it.

A special thank you to all the businesses who sponsored the event, we are blessed with so many community minded business owners in our little community. Thanks to our judges, our MC John for a brilliant job, our stewards, our brilliant traffic management team who give up their day to man the roads around the village. Pat and Jimmy for the massive job they do each year. Finally a big thank you to people who made food and teas for the event. Congratulations to all our winners and please God we will see you all back again next year.

Coolgreany Tidy Towns.

There is a vacancy for a CE worker in the village to help with flower beds and general upkeep. Apply to Siobhan at St Mogue’s. Spring clean time is here and there will be litter picking next week and the committee are looking for helpers on each road around the village and beyond.

There was a recent meeting between Croghan View residents and the Tidy Towns for people to express their views on work that needs to be done, and where a large number of residents attended

GAA club news

First Aid Course - Basic Sports/Pitch side and use of a Defibrillator First Aid Course given by John Kavanagh of Gorey Red Cross . Thursday 23rd March 8pm in Castletown GAA Clubhouse. To register your interest contact Liz Gardiner 086 387 9321

Strictly Come Dancing Final - The Castletown Liam Mellows GAA v Kilanerin Tara Rocks GAA Strictly Come Dancing Final was a great night Amber Springs Hotel on Saturday last March 11th. Shane Halpin and Roisin Kinsella deservedly were the overall winners on the night . Thanks to everyone who attended and supported in any way.

Dinner Dance - The Castletown Liam Mellows GAA Dinner Dance will take place in the Arklow Bay Hotel on Friday March 31st at 7.30pm. The night will start with dinner, followed by a presentation to the 1973 County Final winning team and medal presentations to the 2022 Senior Football County champions, U19 County Football champions and Camogie Intermediate champions finishing with a DJ . All welcome . Tickets €35 available to buy now at www.castletownliammellowscoolgreanygaa.com/events

Local Notes

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COURTOWN

COI services

Service times for the Ardamine Group of Parishes are as follows.

Sunday, March 26 – The Fifth Sunday in Lent: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Kilmuckridge 10.15 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Clonevan 11.30 a.m. (Holy Communion).

Sunday, April 2 – Palm Sunday: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Ardamine 10.15 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. (Holy Communion).

Friday, April 7 – Good Friday: Ardamine 8 p.m. (The Way of the Cross).

Sunday, April 9 – Easter Day: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Holy Communion), Kiltennel 10.15 a.m. (Holy Communion), Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. (Holy Communion).

Sunday, April 16 – The Second Sunday of Easter: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Ardamine 10.15 a.m. (Holy Communion), Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. (Morning Prayer).

Sunday, April 23 – The Third Sunday of Easter: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Kilmuckridge 10.15 a.m. (Holy Communion), Clonevan 11.30 a.m. (Morning Prayer).

Sunday, April 30 – The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Holy Communion), Ardamine 10.15 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. (Morning Prayer).

Gentle yoga classes

Gentle yoga classes are taking place every Thursday from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. in Riverchapel Community Complex. Suitable for all levels of experience, these classes are aimed at promoting relaxation and helping you to connect to your body and mind.

Classes cost €10 and booking is essential. For more information or to book, contact Amy on 086 076 5613 or amylewis578@gmail.com.

CRAANFORD-MONASEED

First Responder Group

Craanford-Monaseed First Responder Group are looking for new members Male and Female from the Craanford-Monaseed Hollyfort area to join their responder team. We respond to cardiac arrests and choking in our area. Training will be on May 2 and May 16 – you only need to attend one of the nights.

There is no on call rota just if you are available when a call comes in to respond and we always respond in pairs. It’s a really worthwhile group to get involved in, it’s your neighbours that you would be supporting If interested talk to any group member or phone group co-ordinator Noeleen Kenny, 087 4104707.

Community Childcare AGM

The AGM of Craanford-Monaseed Community Childcare Services will be held on Tuesday, May 2, at 8 p.m. in Craanford Community Centre Anyone wishing to enrol their child in September must attend AGM cake sale/coffee morning for Aiseiri.

To say this was a success would be an understatement. When the cleaning and washing up was done the event raised a staggering €4,035. This was far in excess of any target Clodagh set.

The generosity of everyone in the community and beyond who supported this event by baking or joining us for a cuppa was unbelievable and it’s shows the great community we live in. Thank you to the hall committee for making the venue available to us.

Clodagh and her family cannot thank you all enough for your support.

Text Alert

Anyone wishing to renew their Text Alert subscription can pick up forms in both Craanford and Monaseed churches, these can be dropped into Brian in the parish office or to Liz in the playschool or to Fiona Redmond at your convenience.

Bingo

Bingo is played in Craanford Community Centre every Friday night at 8 p.m. – please come along and support.

GAA club news

Club lotto – The current jackpot €9,700 was not won. Numbers drawn were 4, 9, 12 and 13. Next week’s jackpot is €9.800. Lucky-dip winners Olive Doyle, Luke Byrne, Trish Doyle c/o Brian, Mary Fortune, Blathnaid Kenny. Tickets available from Donal’s Gorey, John Bass Tyres, Cooney Communications Craanford, Lambert’s Camolin, you are most welcome to sign up for the year also, thank you for your support always, it is very welcome and appreciated.

For health and safety reasons all users of the walking track are kindly reminded that only guide dogs are allowed on the walking track or sports ground.

Indoor GAA nursery – Our indoor nursery has returned and will start at 10 a.m. and every Saturday morning in the Craanford Indoor Sports Complex from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The aim of the nursery is to introduce all children (aged 4-6) to Gaelic games in a relaxed and fun way, with a focus on the ABCs (Agility, Balance and Coordination) – these skills are relevant for any sport, not just GAA All equipment is supplied so all you need to bring is some water. Contact Thomas Briscoe (087 4181196) – Mick Shortall (087 9916764) – James Byrne (087 1234957)

Hire the complex

Looking for a venue for your child’s birthday party, why not consider the indoor complex in Craanford, available to rent, protection from any weather mishaps, an ideal venue for indoor games etc. Ring 086 8228686.

Church News

The choir will be resuming rehearsals on Tuesday evening next. New members are always welcome. Please come along.

Mass Intentions – Saturday, March 25, 6 p.m. Patrick and Kathleen O’Sullivan, Ballinacoola; Michael and Phyllis Curran Monbay. Sunday, March 26, 10.30 a.m. Eileen Doyle, Ballyowen. Saturday, April 1, 6 p.m. Patrick Finn, Ballygullen; Jane Murphy, Ballygullen. Martin Murphy, Ballygullen.

Mass Times – Monaseed: Saturday 7.30 p.m. Sunday 9.30 a.m.; Daily Mass Mon to Fri 9.30 a.m. Craanford: Saturday 6 p.m. Sunday 10.30 a.m.; Daily Mass Tuesday Wed Thur Fri 6 p.m.

Rosary at Grotto – The Rosary is at 7 p.m. every Wednesday evening at Our Lady’s Grotto, Ballydarragh, Craanford.

Used stamps for the Missions – Again a big thank you to the people in Craanford and Monaseed for their ongoing support for the Missions by putting their stamps in the boxes in the porches in both churches. A reminder to take off the stamps, leaving around 1.5cms around the stamp please, from their envelopes and put them in the box in the church porches.

KILANERIN-BALLYFAD

Tractor Run

A tractor road run in memory of Colm Donnelly Tinnock will take place on Sunday 23rd April starting at The Bunker Bar.

Colm was a farming and car fanatic. Unfortunately Colm had an accident whilst working on his car and sustained serious injuries and sadly passed away 6 days later. Colm has left a legacy behind him as he has given 5 people a chance of new life after donating his organs.

Colm’s sister Niamh along with his friends and family would love your help in raising money for four charities which played a big part in Colm’s life growing up and also caring for him after his accident. All donations will be gratefully received and shared between ICU St Vincent’s hospital, Friends of Gorey District Hospital, Kilanerin National School and Gorey Community School.

A Gofundme page has been set up and donations can also be made on the day. All help and support todate is greatly appreciated.

Parade

The Coolgreany St. Patrick’s Day committee would like to thank all the amazing groups that travelled to our little parade this year. We were especially delighted to be joined by Kilanerin National school and by Martin Byrne, Zeus and all the brilliant Taekwondo kids. Thank you to all the parents for their patience and support. Please God we will see you all again next year.

Ballyfad NS

Ballyfad National School is welcoming enrolments for the 2023/2024 academic school year. For more information please don’t hesitate to contact the school secretary on 0402 37799 or by email at ballyfadns@gmail.com. Alternatively, should you wish, you can contact the Acting School Manager, Father Denis Browne at 086 892 6260 or by email at frdenisbrowne@gmail.com

Mens Shed

Kilanerin Mens shed meets every Thursday at 11 a.m. each week in Kilanerin Community Centre and is open to new members.

GAA club news

There are lots of matches both men women and youths coming up over the next few weeks, check the fixtures in the newspaper or get yourself added to the Fixtures and results App.

Kilanerin NS

Kilanerin NS Enrolment for Junior Infants is open from until March 24th 2023. Parents/Guardians interested in enrolling their child for the 2023_2024 academic school year can receive an application for enrolment by downloading a copy of the form from the school website: www.kilanerinns.ie, emailing: kilanerinns@gmail.com, from the school office or by phoning 0402 37405/086 7767114.

Completed applications may be returned to the school in person, by post or via email. Places will be awarded within 21 days of the closing date for applications. Kilanerin NS admission policy is also available on our website: www.kilanerinns

Kilanerin Church

Morning mass on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday 9.30 a.m. Saturday night 6.30 p.m. anniversary mass Tom O Connell Coolinteggart and his parents John and Anastasia and his brother Paddy. Sunday 11 a.m. Months mind remembrance Jimmy Mordaunt Boleybawn and Bettystown Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Ballyfad Church

The painters are working in Ballyfad Church so Church closed until Saturday 7.30 p.m. anniversary mass Jimmy Bolger Mullawn View, Sunday 9 a.m. No adoration in |Ballyfad Church this week.

Whist

Whist is played every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. in Shamrock Hall Kilanerin all welcome.

KILMUCKRIDGE

Parish lotto

The numbers drawn in the parish lotto on 13/3/23 were 1, 5, 20 and 28. Congratulations to match three winners Bernie Butler, David Sinnott and John Lysagh. Next draw will be held in Joe Hammels Lounge on March 20 total of the jackpot is €6,750

Kilmuckridge Klean – Up

Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns will hold a two-day Kilmuckridge Klean Up on Saturday and Sunday, April 1, and two. Please join us at 10 a.m. meeting at the village car park, collect your litter picking supplies, choose an area to Klean and see what a difference you can make. All help appreciated.

Sympathy

Sympathy is extended to Ger Teehan and family, Ballinlow Lane on the death of his father Tony, Westfield, Kilkenny.

Buffers Alley GAA

Membership – Membership for both adult and underage for 2023 is now due and should be paid before March 31. All membership rates are available on our online payment Clubforce system or contact any of your club mentors. Non-Playing members/supporters is €50 a couple or €30 person. Contact Colm at 087 8384194 online.

Games – Well done to our intermediate hurlers who had a win v Blackwater in their opening league game last Saturday and to our minor hurlers who also recorded a win v Ballynastragh Gaels on Sunday morning. This Friday night, March 24, our Junior A hurlers are away to Oulart-The Ballagh for an 8 p.m. Start.

Easter Camp – Easter Camp for Junior-Sixth Class children will be held in Buffers Alley from Wednesday, April 12, to Friday, April 14. All details on social media or contact Willie at 086 1944800/Fintan 087 2690781. Lots of fun and games planned for the boys and girls.

GAA Quiz – The annual Tony Doran GAA Quiz is back and will be held in Buffers Alley tomorrow night Thursday, March 23, commencing at 8.30 p.m. Tables of four but you can come along on your own and you will be linked to a team. Prizes for the winners and lots of raffle prizes in addition to the cupán tae at the interval.

Club and County Draws – The club and County Draw tickets are out in circulation with the usual attractive prizes on offer including a car each month. For just €50, there are so many chances to win a good prize. Your usual promotor will be calling to your door shortly.

Cúl Camp 2023 – Please put the date July 10 to July 14 in your Diary for this year’s Kellogg’s Cúl Camp.

Bridge results

The results for Sean Og’s Bridge club Kilmuckridge - Monday evening 13th March: 1st Jean Prendergast & Podge Ussher, 2nd Mary & David Cleere, 3rd Lucy Power & Mary Nolan. Thursday Morning 16th March: 1st Michael Whelan & Noel O’Brien, 2nd Stella Walsh & June Coogan, 3rd Sadie Owens Laura Grimes.

The results for the 51 Bridge club Gorey, played in the Ashdown Park Hotel last Wednesday 15th March were: 1st Betty O’Sullivan & Noreen Ryan, 2nd Martin & Mary Ryan, 3rd Eileen Moriarty & Cecilia O’Riordan.

MONAMOLIN

Easter Ceremonies

Monamolin: Holy Thursday 7 p.m. Good Friday 7 p.m..and Easter Sunday 10 a.m.

Ladies Together

We are still looking for more ladies to come along to our Tuesday morning coffee morning from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the Alley Bar. A great way to meet up have a cuppa and have a good old chat and make new friends, so make the effort and come along.

GAA Quiz

The annual Tony Doran GAA Quiz is back and will be held in Buffers Alley tomorrow night Thursday, March 23, commencing at 8.30 p.m. Tables of four but you can come along on your own and you will be linked to a team. Prizes for the winners and lots of raffle prizes in addition to the cupán tae at the interval.

Cúl Camp 2023

Please put the dates July 10 to July 14 in your Diary for this year’s Kellogg’s Cúl Camp.

Coffee morning

Nicola Doyle from Glynranny, Boolavogue will be travelling to Arusha in Tanzania at the end of March to volunteer in a special needs centre. The centre caters for children from one year old to 10 years of age.

Nicola is organising a coffee morning on Sunday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Oulart Community Centre to raise as much money as possible towards much needed supplies and equipment for the children.

She would appreciate any help or donation, so if you can bake a cake, or bring along a friend or two to drink coffee, your kindness and support would be very much appreciated. If you can’t attend, you can make a donation on her Go Fund Me page or by Revolute to 086 0309377.

TARA HILL

Confirmation

Confirmation will take place on Wednesday next in St Kevins Church at 11a.m. Wishing all the students an enjoyable day with family and friends.

Sympathy

The community wish to express Ann Carty, Ballylacey, their deepest sympathy on the recent passing of her brother in law. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.

Tractor run - thank you

Thank you to everyone who came along on Saturday last to take part in our fundraising Tractor and vintage car run for the development of the extension to Kilcavan Cemetery. This has proved once again to be a very worth while fundraiser. We would like to thank everyone for there support help and encouragement.

GAA club news

First Aid Course - Basic Sports/Pitch side and use of a Defibrillator First Aid Course given by John Kavanagh of Gorey Red Cross . Thursday 23rd March 8pm in Castletown GAA Clubhouse. To register your interest contact Liz Gardiner 086 387 9321

Strictly Come Dancing Final - The Castletown Liam Mellows GAA v Kilanerin Tara Rocks GAA Strictly Come Dancing Final was a great night Amber Springs Hotel on Saturday last March 11th. Shane Halpin and Roisin Kinsella deservedly were the overall winners on the night . Thanks to everyone who attended and supported in any way.

Dinner Dance - The Castletown Liam Mellows GAA Dinner Dance will take place in the Arklow Bay Hotel on Friday March 31st at 7.30pm. The night will start with dinner, followed by a presentation to the 1973 County Final winning team and medal presentations to the 2022 Senior Football County champions, U19 County Football champions and Camogie Intermediate champions finishing with a DJ . All welcome . Tickets €35 available to buy now at www.castletownliammellowscoolgreanygaa.com/events

Your news

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