Local Notes: Mass times, sensory disability GAA fun, golf classic and much more
Currently a small group of villagers are in the early stages of creating a Dunmore East Men's Shed. Stock image
Mass times in Killea Church this week are Wednesday, February 26 - 7.30pm; Friday, February 28 - 9.30am; Sunday, March 2 - 9.30am. Masses in Carbally Church are every Sunday at 11am.
The Annual Dunmore East Golf Classic will take place this year from April 27 to May 1, and as usual a large crowd of visiting golfers and friends are expected. The golf courses being used are Tramore Golf Club, Faithlegg Golf Club and Waterford Castle Golf Club. Every evening of the event they will return to Dunmore for dinner. The competition is open to all golfers with official handicaps. The handicap limits are Men -28 and Ladies -36. Spread the news to relations living abroad.
Currently a small group of villagers are in the early stages of creating a Dunmore East Men's Shed. We meet each Thursday morning at 11am in the Fishermen's Hall (go to the rear of the Hall and go up the steps beside Harper's Point Coffee Stand). If the idea interests you, please come along to one of our meetings.
Dunmore East FC Sports Quiz Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 1. The cost of participating will be €10 per head or €40 per table of 4. Get your friends and family involved. To enter a team, talk to Joe at 086 3075056 or email joenewell@gmail.com. Alternatively, just turn up on the night and register.
The annual Passage Juvenile Hurling Club's, 'Beat the Billy Goat', races were held on Sunday morning week last and Niamh Cusack from the Ballymacaw area was first home in the 5km women's race, competing for Waterford AC.
Gaultier GAA are teaming up with Waterford GAA Coaching and Games to bring an action-packed morning of hurling and Gaelic football for children aged 5 to 13, with a mild to moderate intellectual or sensory disability. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 23, in Fraher Field, Dungarvan, from 10am to 12 noon. Expert coaching in a fun and supportive setting and the cost will be just €5. Book now on www.eventbrite.ie Parents /Guardians are required to stay on site to assist where necessary. Contact Pauline Casey on 086 7837385 for further information.
