Local Notes: Singing returns, annual quiz night and more from Passage East
Passage East
Wednesday, October 1, Faithlegg 11.30am, Thursday 2nd Crooke 10.00am, Saturday 4th Faithlegg 6.30pm (Vigil Mass ), Sunday 5th Crooke 11.30am.
The choirs in all of our three churches in Crooke, Killea and Faithlegg would like to encourage all those attending Mass to join with them in singing the hymns, responsorial psalms and parts of the Mass. The choirs are always happy to have new people join them and those interested can speak to the members after Mass. In particular, the Faithlegg Choir would like to have an accompanist so that they can sing on Saturday evenings, mass is at 6.30pm.
The Passage East Community Singers Group will resume on Thursday, October 2, after the summer break and looking forward to meeting up with existing members. New members are welcome to join us at the community centre in Passage East from 7.30pm to 9pm, every Thursday evening.
On Saturday, October 18, there will be a Screen Printing Workshop in Passage East Community Centre. The first class is from 10am to 1pm and the second 2 to 5 pm and then again on Monday, October 20, from 6pm to 9 pm. Fees for workshop are €240. Please contact Linda Condon at 087 2865020 for all details.
A final reminder, on Saturday, October 11, from 10am to 1.00p.m. at City, Hall Waterford, a Seminar will be held reflecting on the seasonal migration of over 30,000 people in the late 18th and early 19th Centuries to work on the cod fisheries. The money earned helped the economic development of Waterford City and paid for many of its fine 19th century merchant houses. Present there will be St Teresa's Choir Newfoundland. Attendance is free of charge, but pre-registration is required on EventBrite https://loom.ly/LN9dkQM
Congratulations to Mark Fitzgerald from the club who has been nominated for the All Stars along with Stephen Bennett from Ballysaggart. Mark is among the 18 defenders nominated but in truth he can play in the forward line also and in almost every position on the field, a rare thing nowadays. We wish him well on the night of final choices at The Banquet on November 7.
Under 13 Hurling Challenge Match in Stradbally: Tuesday, September 23, with a draw result Passage 2-7 Stradbally 2-7.
First game for Passage U13 hurlers in Division 1 v De La Salle in Passage yesterday at 6.15pm.
Deise OG Super U14 in SETU Arena on Sunday, October 5 from 10am to 1pm, U8 Blitz in De La Salle same day.
Results of the hurling club's monthly draw are as follows: 1st €200 Tom Dalton, 2nd €150 Brigid O'Brien, 3rd €100 Laura Walsh, 4th €50 Katie Fowler.
Déise Draw, the final two draws coming up on October 1 and November 7, just €20 for both draws.
Saturday, November 8; Venue: Saratoga Bar, Woodstown. Annual €5 50/50 Split The Pot envelopes on sale at the following locations: Ben Powers Shop, Cheekpoint, The Estuary Café, Passage East, Saratoga Bar, Woodstown, Willow Hair Boutique, The Glen, Waterford, Furlongs New Geneva, Passage East, Powers Shop, Dunmore East, Breakwater Gift Shop, Dunmore East, Suir Inn Bar and Restaurant, Cheekpoint. Or Revolut Michael Walsh 086 1073998. Please attach your Name and Number with your transaction to enter the draw. The coaches of each underage level will have a supply of tickets for sale and will gladly put your envelope in the draw. All proceeds go towards the ever expanding juveniles section of the club who've been super representing the club all year competing and travelling all over the county and country. Without your generous support none of this would be possible. Last year's split the pot winner was Cillian Delahunty who went home with the grand prize of €1,670. Best of luck, it could be you this year, so get buying those envelopes.
Coming up on this Tuesday, September 30, is the Annual Primary School Cross Country at the RSC playing fields. Usually it's attended by boys and girls from Passage and Faithlegg National Schools with short races for boys and girls from 1st to 6th class. First event 11am.
