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Old Kilnenor Historical Society

Old Kilnenor Historical Society would like to thank Fr. Seamus deVal for his great talk, on Seamus Doyle of Buckstown House, on his involvement in 1916 rising in Enniscorthy. Next months talk is by Mr & Mrs Rawson of Coolfancy, on  Crosspatrick, Loggan,  Cummer and surrounding area. This will be on Thursday, 11th Februray, in Ballyfad Hall at 8pm.Read more …

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS 2016

Preliminary rounds continue on Friday 12th and 19th. Please contact Helen at 087 6429291 as soon as possible to book your slot. Lines are now available for the big raffle with great prizes including hotel breaks, dinners and lots more.  Your support would be much appreciatedRead more …

Whist

First lady at last weeks whist was won by Eamon Hayes, second lady was shared by Ann Cowman and Peg McDonald, half time lady was Eilish Murphy. First gent was Terry, second gent was Peg Byrne, half time gent was Nancy Forde. Raffle winners on the night were Peg MCDonald, Eileen Furlong and Cyril Bryan. Whist continues on Wednesday night at 8.30p.m.Read more …

Church News

BALLYFAD CHURCH Morning mass Wednesday 9.30am - Blessing of throats after mass. Saturday 7.30pm Sunday 9am - Anniversary mass: Esther Carroll (Rathpierce) Eucharisitic adoration on Wednesday 10am to 12 noon. KILANERIN CHURCH Morning mass Tuesday 9.30am, Wednesday 7.30pm with blessing of throats after mass, and Friday 9.30am Saturday 6.30pm - Months mind mass: Johnny Bass (Annagh) Sunday 11am - Anniversary mass: Marie Kelly (Tinnock), Dick, Jim and Carina Mulhall (Custodium), Dick and Sissi Fanning (Aghullen) Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday from after morning mass to 9pm. The sick and housebound will be attended to on Friday 5th in the afternoon.Read more …

Opportunity Knocks 2016

The entries are in and the curtain goes back at 7.45pm on Friday, 5th February   There are still limited availability for the first night so contact Helen immediately. The preliminary rounds continue on 12th and 19th with the final on 26th.  All the usual categories will be included, Singing (solo and group), Music (solo and group), Irish dancing (solo and group), Modern dance (solo and group), recitation, mime and novelty act. Please contact Helen at 087 6429291Read more …

Whist

First lady at last weeks whist was won by Mollie O Toole, second lady was Phylis O Rourke, third lady was May Murphy, half time lady was shared by Eileen Furlong and Ann Cowman. First gent was Betty Rose, second gent was Jack Gethings, third gent was Jack Stanley, half time gent was Mary McCarthy. Raffle winners on the night were Phylis O Rourke, Jack Gethings and Bernie Walsh. Whist continues on Wednesday night at 8.30pm.Read more …

GAA News

Club Lotto There was no jackpot in the recent Lotto draw. There were three match 3 winners who share €200. The numbers were 12, 17, 18, 23. Next draw is in Noel's on Monday the 1st February. Cul Camps There shall be two Cul Camps this year, to spread the numbers and to provide an alternative. There will be a reduction for kids who do both. Dates are: 4-8th July and the 8-12th of August.  Booking will be online but not just yet. Hurling Under 10/12/14 indoor hurling starts in Castletown on 13/14th of Feb. Football Minor…Read more …

Yogalates

Yogalates on Tuesday's at 7pm in Kilanerin Hall. Cost €5. Ideal exercise programme for anyone who wants to increase flexibility and fluidity of movement. Bernadette also gives advice on diet and nutritionRead more …

Lifestyle Challenge

Ballyfad's Lifestyle Challenge in conjunction with Operation Transformation is at week 4. So far those attending a have lost in excess of 7 stone. Well done! This week our guest is Eilis Kavanagh, 2015 Operation Transformation Leader. Eilish will speak about her weight loss and fitness, the challenges and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. People are welcome to come and hear Eilish speak even if they don't want to join our lifestyle challenge. Cost €5. Talk will start at 7.45pm approx. This Lifestyle Challenge is a fundraiser for Ballyfad Hall Building Fund.Read more …