GAA LOTTO: The jackpot in the St. Fintan's GAA lotto now stands at €11,700 and tickets may be purchased from local shops and from club members at a cost of €1.50 each.

The jackpot in the St. Fintan's GAA lotto now stands at €11,700 and tickets may be purchased from local shops and from club members at a cost of €1.50 each. A match three prize of €300 is also up for grabs each week and last week Tommy Goff shared in this prize. The numbers drawn were 12, 17, 25, 28.

DRAMA

The Ballycogley players are currently putting the finishing touches to the Jimmy Keary penned three act comedy "Mother Knows Best" in preparation for local performances prior to going on the drama festival circuit.

The group's dress rehearsal will take place in Tomhaggard social centre on Tuesday February 14th at 8.30pm. Ticket numbers are limited to 50 and they are available from Trish Boyce at 087 6733575 for just €5. The rehearsal will take place at floor level and not on the raised platforms as before.

Should this date not be suitable and you wish to see a performance of the play further performances will take place in St Michael's on February 16th/17th and the Dun Mhuire on Friday March 2nd.many thanks for your continued support and we look forward to giving you a night to remember.

GOLF SOCIETY

The St Fintans GAA club golfing society will hold its first outing of the new season at Rosslare golf club on Saturday February 18th with a first tee off time of 10am. This year's captain is Robert Rowe and we wish him and his committee a sucessful and enjoyable season of golf.

SCOUTS

The group are now offically up and running with the new scout "one programme". Twenty five representatives took part in a full days training on Sunday January 22nd. Thanks to Liam, Marion and Jack who took care of the catering and those who supplied food and refreshments on the day.

MASS TIMES

Ballymore church:wed morning mass at 9.40am followed by Adoration from 10am-11am and Adoration also takes place from 7pm-8pm.mass on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7.30pm. Sunday morning mass at 10.30am.

Mayglass Church: morning mass on Mon and Fri at 9.30am and Sat evening mass at 7.30pm.

ALL BLACKS

First up last weekend were the u-10 girls away to Fastnet Rovers in the second round of the cup and suffered a defeat by their neighbours. The u-14 girls travelled to Curracloe for a second round cup game and once again the home side progressed. Well done to all the girls who took to the field on this wet Saturday.

The schoolboys kicked off an afternoon of games with the u-11 boys scoring a 72 victory at home to Corach Ramblers. Having gone a goal down the boys found their shooting boots with a Christopher O'connor hat trick plus goals from Rory Cassidy, Sean Carley, Jason Devereux and Cealan Ward goal which is surely a contender for goal of the season. Everyone on the panel played at some stage and well done to all who played their part. The u-14 boys suffered a heavy defeat to div.1 outfit New Ross Celtic with Emmet Doyle bagging the only goal for the Blacks.

Sunday was another busy day at Casey park with the mens first team losing to Wexford Celtic on a 3-0 scoreline and Killenagh beat the second team 7-0. Better news for the ladies team in their Etchingham cup first round game verus Fastnet Rovers. As Fastnets pitch was deemed unplayable the game was switched to Casey park and two second half strikes from Kim O'connor and Roisin Furlong were enough to see the All Blacks into round two. This Sunday sees a local derby when the mens div.1 side take on Rosslare Rangers at 11.30am in Rosslare harbour while the second team must travel to take on Gorey Celtic B in round two in the Billy Browne cup at 1.30pm.

LADIES FOOTBALL

St Fintan's ladies football club are about to commence training for the 2012 season.the u-12 and u-14 girls will start indoor training in Ballycogley hall on Wednesday February 15th from 6pm7pm. Training will take place every Wed eve in the hall for the coming weeks. All those girls aged between 9-14 who would like to play are asked to attend.

Senior ladies will commence training on Friday February 17th in Ballymore (please bring runners and boots). New players in any age group are always welcome.

Tickets are on sale on Wednesday 8th February from 7pm-9pm, Saturday 11th February from 3pm-6pm, Sunday 12th February from 12 noon to 6pm and Monday 13th February from 7pm-9pm. Tickets will also be on sale on the door the nights of the show subject to availability. Adults €10 & Children €7. Get them early to avoid disappointment.

FASTNET ROVERS UNDERAGE

Its bigger, its better than ever and its back. Fastnet Rovers Underage presents Celebrity Wannabe 2012. With Semi Final 1 in Scaville Lodge on Friday 24th February, Semi Final 2 in The Temple Bar Rathangan on Friday 2nd March and The Final will take place in The Wheelhouse Bar Baldwinstown on Friday 9th March. Only 12 acts will go through to the final and due to the massive amount of interest there will be a restriction on the number of acts, so anyone interested in taking part please contact before 10th of Feb Michael Bennett on 087-6104189, Emma Gabbett on 086-85044220 or Finola Harpur on 087-7644648

PASTORAL COUNCIL UPDATE

In 2011 the Pastoral Council worked on the following: Family Mass – now held monthly; Drugs Awareness – Information evening held; Clean Up/road – Church grounds/green area developed and we instigated the resurfacing of the road with the help of local Cllr. Jim Moore; BBQ – Together with the Finance Committee and the local community we helped organise a very successful evening/night; Field Day –after the annual patron.

If anybody has an area they would like addressed please contact any committee member.

CHURCH BREAK-IN

The young man who was responsible for breaking the crib figures in the Church in Duncormick over Christmas has sent a letter apologising for the incident. He was playing with a ball in the Church when the accident occurred. He has also stated he will pay for their replacement.

COACH INN GOLF SOCIETY

The A.G.M. was held in The Coach Inn pub on Tuesday 24th January. Officers for the year arer as follows: President: Willie Murphy; Captain: Ed Cookman; Treasurer: John Murphy; Secretary: Shay Masterson. Captain's Drive in is on Sunday 26th February at 2pm in Abbey Golf Club. New members and visitors are always welcome