Fedamore News 21

CONGRATULATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS to T. O’Connor, Ballyhahill, Ballingarry, winner of €100 in the weekly Rehab draw.

SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to Mary Morrison and family on the death of her brother-in-law also to the Meehan family on the death of their mother Mary Meehan, also to the Lane family, Kilbeg on the death of their aunt Annie Naughton in America. May they rest in peace.

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
The annual church gate collection in aid of Concern will b e held in Ballingarry on Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23. Your support will be very much appreciated.

CARDS
A 45 card game will be held in Raheenagh on Tuesday, November 21 at 9pm sharp. €10 Admission with €2,000 in prizes. Teas served. Numerous prizes. Your support will be very much appreciated.

POKER CLASSIC
A poker classic will be held in Dinny’s A Bar, Ballingarry in aid of the purchase of a “Defibrillator” on Friday, November 14. Starts at 9.30pm. Admission €20.

CARD DRIVE
First and second prizes were shared by two pairs Pat Condon and Maura Heenan, Nora Dore and Mary Barrett. The following three pairs received €26 each. Table prizes Nellie Murphy and Pauline McEnery, Mary Margaret Noonan and Nora Dunworth, John O’Shea and Donie Madigan. Raffle €50, Maureen O’Shea; €30 Paddy Lyons; €20 John O’Shea; €20 Peg Mulvihill; €20 Betty Fitzgerald. Many thanks for your continued support.

RUN PRESENTATION NIGHT
Presentations will be held in Neville’s Bar. A date to be arranged when all proceeds are collected. Some sponsorship cards are still out. They can be handed in to Nora Lanragher or Bridget O’Keeffe this week. Then the cheque will be presented on your behalf to St. Ita’s Hospice Unit, Newcastlewest. Music for the night will be provided by the four Dromcollogher Broadford Boys, John, Stephen, Timmy and jerry. A great night assured. All are welcome.

CHRISTMAS APPEAL
Christmas appeal to the Friends of St. Ita’s supporters. Perhaps you might consider a donation to the Friends of St. Ita’s Hospice fund in lieu of Christmas gifts to your family and friends this Christmas. A similar appeal last year was a huge success and raised €3,095 for the Hospice fund. All donations will be acknowledged and in return the Friends of St. Ita’s will supply cards to pass on to your friends. The Friends would also like to take this opportunity to say a sincere thank you to all their supporters for their ongoing very generous support.
Cards can be had from Fergus Scanlon, Chairman of the Friends of St. Ita’s and Nora O’Keeffe, Main Street, Ballingarry.

OPEN NIGHT
Friday, November 21, is an open night for all the volunteers, groups and communities in Ballingarry and Granagh to meet the locals and tell them about your aims and work in the parish, this night is for people the parish to find out what is going on behind the scenes and meet their neighbours. It is organised by the local pastoral Council and everybody is invited to call in for a chat. Contact Mary at 087-6883270, Eileen 087-7979321 or rose at 069-68178 to confirm your place for a stand as soon as possible. All are welcome.

DELFIBILLATOR
At this state, most house holders in the parish have received the information leaflet regarding the fund raiser for same. A prompt return of donations would be appreciated by the committee. If you have not received an envelope, the collection boxes are placed in O’Gorman’s Shop, Granagh and O’Grady’s, Ballingarry. All Donations welcome.

I.C.A
Ballingarry ICA Guild held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 5 with a great attendance with another new member signing up. Mary, our President, welcomed everyone and to Phil Mulqueen after her illness. Ann read her minutes Barbara gave a detailed account of our financial situation which is healthy.
The guest for the night was Chris O’Neill who showed us how to make and preserve ‘chutney’s and pickles. He wasn’t just a chef; he was also a great entertainer. We had a great laugh and relaxation. It was enjoyed by all who attended, tasted and enjoyed his cooking.
Ruth O’Doherty came to collect the shoe boxes and to her amazement, we had 144 boxes and I know there is more to come.
So here I would like to thank all those kind people who handed in boxes. It was very much appreciated. It was decided to have a cookery demonstration on Wednesday, December 3 given by Robert Curtis. This is open to the public. Admission €5. There will be a draw on your door ticket for a hamper. A raffle will also take place. Competition winners: first Anne Baggott, second Barbara Scanlan and third Teresa O’Sullivan.
Raffle winners: Ann Baggott, Ruth O’Doherty, Teresa O’Sullivan, Eileen Cronin, Bridie Dunne, Teresa O’Sullivan, Maureen Kennedy, Nora O’Keeffe and Eileen Cronin.
On December 3, I.C.A. members are asked to give a donation for Fr. Daly’s appeal for the poor of Limerick.
The wonderful most enjoyable evening ended with a beautiful tea served by Barbara Scanlan and Teresa Sullivan.
Don’t forget if you want a few hours of enjoyment, join the I.C.A. New members are always welcome.

COMMUNITY GAMES
The AGM took place on October 21 in Ballingarry Hall. The following committee was elected: Chairman Declan English; Vice chairman Seamus Murphy; Secretary Ann Higgins; assistant secretary: Marie Bennett; Treasurer Robert Thompson; Assistant Treasurer Margaret Casey and Pro Debs English.
As registration for Draughts, Indoor Soccer, Cards, Table Tennis, Quiz, Choir will be coming up shortly. We need to have all registration forms submitted through the school recently, returned by the first week in November so that we can review and appoint Managers to each activity and training can commence.