Local Notes: Sympathies, social club, 45 Drive, running club, local lotto and more
The 2025 Ballymacarbry Social Club Christmas party with special guest Eileen Ryan on the launch of her book ‘Eileen’s Country Kitchen’.
The lotto draw resumed last Sunday night and the jackpot numbers for the first draw of the year were 10, 21 and 27. No winner. The five x €20 winners were Croia, Medbh and Grace Tobin, Eddie O’Grady, Avril Grace, Fionnuala McGrath and Seanie and Kate McGourty. The promoter’s prize was won by JP Fitzpatrick. Next week’s jackpot is €400.
Online booking is now open for the Newcastle 5K which is being held on Sunday, January 18th, at 11am (Eircode E91C3V9). Over the years this event has grown in stature as many athletes see it as an ideal opportunity to test their fitness at the start of the year. The online booking fee is €12 for a single booking and €15 for a family booking. If you register on the day, the fee will be €15 for singles and €20 for family bookings. There will be prizes for the first, second and third woman and man home, various age categories and first local woman and man home. Runners will be chipped and timed. All proceeds in aid of Newcastle National School. Fabulous refreshments in the hall after the race.
Every Monday night in the Modeligo Community Centre, there will be a 45 card drive commencing at 8pm. From beginners to seasoned players, all levels of players are welcome. For further information, please contact Tom 087 6824339
Club Tickets are now on sale for the National Club Draw 2026. This is a great fundraiser for the club as all money raised goes directly to the club. All support will be greatly appreciated.
We extend our sympathy to the Ryan Family on the recent unexpected passing of Ned Ryan, Modeligo. Ned was predeceased by his parents Maggie and Ned Ryan. Ned will be remembered by many in the Parish. Along with many other schools in the county, Ned was responsible for safely transporting the school bus pupils to and from St. Mary’s National School, Touraneena, for many years. We extend our sincere sympathy to his wife Mary (née: Harrington), sons Declan and JP, daughters Marguerite, Rosanne and Colette, daughters-in-law Geraldine and Niamh, sons-in-law Michael Walsh, Gerred Barrowclough and Bob Manahan, grandchildren Muireann, James, Mikey and Bébhinn Walsh, Annie and Eamonn Ryan, Brónagh, Céire, Dearbhla and Paddy Ryan, Eoghan, Tadhg and Liam Barrowclough, Caitlin and Riain Manahan, James’ fiancée Shauna, and Muireann’s partner Eoin, great-grandson Vincent, sister Nellie Power, nieces Anna, Aileen, Lucy and Aoife, brother-in-law Tony Harrington, sisters-in-law Brigid Murphy, Phil Hutchings and their families, relatives, many neighbours and friends in the wider community. Funeral mass for Ned was in our Lady of the Assumption Church, Modeligo, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May Ned rest in peace.
The 2026 Waterford and Lismore Dioceses Lourdes pilgrimage will be the 68th pilgrimage in our Dioceses. The dates for this year are June 3rd to 8th. Prices start at €995 for five nights full board. If you would like more information, please contact Noel Devereux 058 41113 or Joe Walsh Tours 01 2410800, or email info@joewalshtours.ie
All are very welcome to join the Social Club, which takes place every Thursday afternoon from 1.30pm to 4.30pm in the Ballymacarbry Community Centre. It is always a fun-filled afternoon with a varied programme that includes games, exercise, informative talks and plenty of time for tea and a chat. A delicious two-course meal, including tea and coffee is available at the very reasonable price of €13, which also includes a game of bingo. The club also avails of the TFI Local Link bus service, which is a great asset for those wishing to attend the social gatherings. For further information, please contact Eileen Ryan on 052 6136141.
Last week’s riddle was: There is a man in a 4-story building. He jumps out of the window and is unharmed. He used no padding and had no harm done. How? Answer: He jumped out of the ground floor. This week’s riddle is: A horse is tied to a five-meter rope in front of an old saloon. Six meters behind the horse is a bale of hay. Without breaking his rope, the horse is able to eat the hay whenever he chooses. How is this possible? Answer in this column next week.
