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Thursday, January 07, 2010
Winner took all
Frank Harpur, Brownswood, was lucky name drawn in the Winnertakes-it-all draw organised over Christmas by Enniscorthy Street Rhythms Dance Festival.
Santa drew the winning ticket, and the fabulous prize a window full of goodies, valued at an estimated €3,000 was his.
It was a big change of luck for the well-known Frank, who, while working on his tractor a few days earlier, had seen the machine combusted before his eyes, having a narrow escape in the incident.
We’re also reliably informed that Frank’s wife and two daughters were very impressed by the win in the draw, the contents of the window including no less than six designer handbags.
Meanwhile, the organising committee says a big Thank You to all who supported the draw in any, especially subscribers and also local businesses who generous contributed items.
Whist drive
The monthly whist drive in aid of St. Anthony’s unit CWCW takes place at the Community Workshop this coming Tuesday January 12 commencing 8 p.m. Adm. is €5 (incl. tea), and top score will be €40.
CCE A.G.M.
The A.G.M. of Enniscorthy branch Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann takes place in Shenanigan’s, Market Sq. on Tuesday next Jan. 12 (8.30 p.m.), and all interested past, present and future members are invited to attend.
Meanwhile, Enniscorthy will host a special 50th anniversary get-together of Co. Wexford branch on Friday Jan. 15 next at Bellefield GAA complex (8 p.m.), a function which will be the climax of last year’s golden jubilee anniversary of the founding of Wexford CCE.
Branches from all over the county will be represented at this seisiún mór.
St. Vincent de Paul
A washing machine, in working order and good condition, and small suite of furniture are being sought by the local St. Vincent de Paul Society for worthy recipients. If you can help, contact tel. 053-9233746.
Silver sounds
The Silver Tones, a locally-based four-part choir for seniors, will resume rehearsals for its new year on this Friday Jan. 8 at Bellefield GAA hall at 2 p.m.
A good time to join this informal and cheery troupe, perhaps.
Further details from Sheelagh at 087-2077482.
And not trying to be smart or anything here, but many music fans will note that January 8 is also the birthday of The King (the original one), who would be 75 years old had he lived.
Guide Dogs
The local IGDBA branch says a big Thanks to all who supported its important Christmas raffle fundraiser for hampers, which resulted 1st, Carmel O’Connor, Gorey; 2nd, Hilda Kendrick, Ferns.
Support Cycling fundraiser
As part of its renewed energy drive, Slaney Cycling CC has big plans for the coming year.
Fundraising is a major part of these plans, and the first is a table quiz on January 20 in the Riverside Park Hotel (8 p.m.).
It’s the usual €10 a table and €40 for team of four. Slaney CC’s ambitions for 2010 include representation on the first Co. Wexford team for many years to take part in the FBD Rás.
Chernobyl shop
First prize of a hamper in the fundraising Christmas draw of the local Chernobyl charity shop was won by Trish Murphy; 2nd prize (chickens and bottle wine) went to Noel Stafford; and 3rd prize of a toiletry set was won by Tammy Ianetta.
Died in England
The death occurred on December 21 in Hitchin, Herts., England, of Mrs. Theresa Ling, one of twin daughters in the family of Maureen and the late Nicholas Harper, Springhill, Killagoley.
A woman who enjoyed life, 63-year-old Theresa emigrated over forty years ago, and was a midwife in the Luton, area.
An outgoing, happy-go-lucky type, she loved socialising with her family, and was a regular visitor back to Ireland.
Her passing is mourned by her husband, Les, son, Daniel and daughter, Fiona; son-inlaw, Leon and grandson, Joe; and by her twin sister Anne Giess, of Harlow, Essex, other sisters Rosie Duffy, St. John’s and Phyllis Healy, Bellefield Road, and brothers Nick, Mayo, Charlie, Ballymurn, and Dick, Castlebridge; and by brothers-in-law and sistersin-law, nephews and nieces, and by many cousins, relatives and friends. R.I.P.
Dyspraxia/DCD coffee
The Wexford Region Dyspraxia/DCD Parent Support Group holds its next regular coffee and chat session in the Co. Wexford Education Centre at Milehouse Road on Monday week Jan. 18 (8 9.30 p.m.), at which guest speaker will be Dr. Anne Dempsey, specialist in manual therapy, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy etc. for adults, children and infants.
Anúna concert
There was much disappointment at the enforced but understandable cancellation, due to the hazardous weather conditions prevailing, of the Anúna concert in St. Aidan’s Cathedral for New Year’s, down to kick-start the Enniscorthy 1500.
The eagerly awaited event will now take place at a future date, during the year of celebration, and all tickets purchased will be valid for the new date.
Amnesty Int.
A rock gig organised by Enniscorthy and District Group of Amnesty Int., postponed last month due to bad weather, will now takes place on Friday week next Jan. 15.
‘Gig for Gaza’ aims to help victims of the war in Gaza, which has to date claimed the lives of 1,400 Palestinians and night Israelis.
Next week’s even, again at the local IFA Centre, Milk Park Road (doors open 8.30 p.m.), will feature three of Co. Wexford’s top rock acts Echo, Strange Behaviour and Jim Cullen and the Jobless all are very generously giving their talents free for this event.
Tickets are €10 each and available from local Amnesty members, Frank on 087-2403310 or available on the door on the night.
All support very welcome.
Sports round-up
* Calling all sportsminded females over 18 years your Camogie club needs you! Rapparees Camogie Club is searching for new members to play at Junior A level in the coming season, and all interested should contact Aoife tel. 087-2650031 between 5 8 p.m.
* Shamrocks GAA club’s penny bank reopens for business this Friday night Jan. 8 at St. Senan’s Community Centre at 7 p.m.
* Slaney Olympic’s annual Oylegate-Enniscorthy Walk/Run on St. Stephen’s Day was called off due to the horrible weather, and has been rescheduled for Sunday January 17 next. Run starts 11.30 a.m. and walk at 11 a.m. Transport to start-point leaves Abbey Sq. at 10.40 a.m. for walkers and at 11 a.m. for runners. Please return all sponsorship cards as soon as possible. Meanwhile, the annual Mass in St. Aidan’s Cathedral for all walkers and runners, past and present, takes place this Sunday at 12.30 p.m.
* No jackpot winner in this week’s Enniscorthy RFC lotto (nos. 15, 17, 20, 28). Match-3s were Murt O’Brien, Alan Campbell, and James, Barry and Liz Kavanagh.
All applications for Six Nations international rugby tickets should be forwarded to club hon. sec. Rory Fanning before this week-end. Application forms available on websites www.enniscorthyrugby. com or www.enniscorthyrfc.com
. Otherwise, there is no guarantee of tickets nearer the event.
* Well done to wellknown greyhound trainers Padraig and Angela Gordon, The Moyne, whose successes in the current season include training the Fatboyz Utd. syndicateowned winner of the Comerford Cake Stakes at Shelburne Park and the Future Champion Stake at the local track.
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