Horseleap Streamstown Community

Published: Wed 14 Oct 2009, 4:25 PM

The following are the results from the card game held on Monday night last the 5th of October where raffle winners were €15 Seamus Robbins, €10 Simon Boland, €10 Anne Sheerin.The winners on 10 games were Simon Boland and John Galvin, Cepie Egan and Eilish McDonnell and each couple received €30. The table prize winners were Jimmy and Monica Sheerin, Johnny McManus and Anne Sheerin, Joe Malone and Carmel Looram and each couple received €10.New homeCongratulations to Carole Lynam, Gneevekeel who moved into her new family home recently.Scór A.G.M.The AGM of Scór is scheduled for Wednesday the 14th of October at 8.30pm in Horseleap Streamstown Community Centre.Community AssociationOn Sunday last the 11th of October the Annual Harvest Fair was held in the Horseleap Streamstown Community CentreThe judges had a hard task in some areas trying to chose the winning entry. There were some very interesting angles taken on in the art theme of "My Community". With large numbers Under 6, the organisers made two new categories for Under 4 and Under 5.Under 4: 1, Gerard Reid; 2, Lauren Holiday, and 3, Aaron O'Brien; Under 5: 1, Jamie Phelan; 2, Aine Maxwell, and 3, Cliona McCormack; Under 6: 1, Ross Montgomery; 2, Hazel O'Callaghan and 3, Erin Pettit; Under 8: 1, Andrew Conway; 2, Aine Pettit, and 3, Sinead Robbins; Under 10: 1, Eunan McDonnell; 2, Louise Payne, and 3, Lisa McCormack. Under 12: 1, Gearoid Farrell; 2, Michael Rowan, and 3, Aaron McDonnell.Best Overall was Emma Reid.Photography, theme: "My Best Animal Shot": Under 10: 1, Leanne Kelly. Under 12: Michael Pettit, Under 14: Thomas McCormack.Adult section: "My Best Shot" : 1, Iris Kelly.FlowersGladioli spike: 1, and 2, Maureen Farrell; 3 Dahlias in bloom: 1, Mary Ann Fox; 2, Martha Egan; Vase of Cut Flowers: 1, Evan and Ryan Fogarty; 2, Maureen Farrell. Single Rose: 1, Attracta Colgan; 2, Aine Pettit. Geranium in Bloom: 1, Ber Ennis; 2, Margaret Hanlon. Any pot plant in bloom: 1, Hugh Boyle; 2, Marie Moran. Foliage plant: 1, Margaret Hanlon; 2, Marie Moran. An exhibit in a cup and saucer: 1, Maureen Farrell; 2, Evelyn McCormack. Hall table arrangement: 1, Maureen Farrell; 2, Margaret Galvin. IChildren's flowersUnder 14, Collection of wild flowers: 1, Pierce Galvin; 2, Leanne Daly. In the miniature garden on a biscuit tin lid: 1, Daniel Daly; 2, Beth Anne McKenner and highly commended to Lauryn, Dylan and Ben McDonnell. Arrangement of wild flowers: 1, Jamie and Noah McDonnell; 2, Ewan McDonnell.VegetablesHead of Cabbage: 1, Margaret Galvin; 2, Margaret Galvin. Three onions 1, Kathleen Murphy; 2, Mary Ann Fox. Six Shallots 1, Pat Conway. Three tomatoes: 1, Johnny McManus; 2, Margaret Galvin. Three parsnips: 1, Margaret Galvin; 2, Tom Moran. Three carrots: 1, Margaret Galvin; 2, Margaret Galvin. Three Beetroot: 1, Larry Galvin; 2, John Casey. Best collection of vegetables: 1, Jim Fogarty; 2, Daniel Ryan. Pumpkin Corrina and Kieran Boyle. Leeks 1, Mary Ann Fox. In the fruit section cooking apples were 1, Martha Egan; 2, Aine Pettit. Three eating apples: 1, Leanne Kelly; 2, Ewan McDonnell. Six plums or damsons: 1, John Casey; 2, John Casey. In the farm produce 6 potatoes round were: 1, Larry Galvin; 2, Larry Galvin. Six potatoes kidney: 1, Peter Reid and 2nd Larry Galvin. Three turnips: 1, Aideen Pettit; 2, Alan Reid. Square bale of hay: 1, Peter Reid; 2, Katie Reid. Six sods of machine turf: 1, John Casey; 2, Nicky McCormackHome ProduceWhite soda bread: 1, Ber Ennis; 2, Eilish McDonnell. Brown Soda Bread: 1, Mary McDonnell; 2, Ber Ennis. Apple tart: 1, Eileen Robbins; 2, Mary McDonnell. Harvest Fruit Loaf: 1, Eilish McDonnell; 2, Maura Walsh. Six plain queen cakes: 1, Ellen Pettit; 2, Jeanette Galvin. Plain sponge: 1, Ber Seery; 2, Ber Ennis. Boiled fruit cake: Joint 1, Eileen Robbins. Chocolate cake: 1, Jeanette Galvin; 2, Eileen Robbins. Six fruit scones: 1, Ber Ennis; 2, Rachel Farrell. Victoria Sandwich: 1, Eileen Robbins and 2, Eileen Robbins. Teacake: 1, Eilish McDonnell; 2, Lily Casey. Pavlova: 1, Gearoid Farrell; 2, Jeanette Galvin. Swiss Roll: 1, Margaret Galvin; 2, Margaret Galvin. All varieties of jam: 1, Mary Ann Fox; 2, Leanne Byrne; 3, Maureen Farrell. Six hen eggs: 1, Margaret Galvin; 2, Jim Fogarty. Pot marmalade: 1, Margaret Galvin; 2, Margaret Galvin. In the children's section, 6 home made biscuits: Kayla and Lauryn McDonnell, Highly Commended Leanne and Damien Byrne. Six decorated queen cakes: 1, Eleanor Conway; 2, Karen Keegan; 3, Colm Kennedy; 4t, Leanne Daly and highly commended Devina Kelly. Apple tart: 1, Eleanor Conway.Dog ShowToy Dog any breed:1, Thomas McCormack; 2, Ryan Fogarty. Terrier: 1, Eleanor Conway; 2, Ryan Fogarty; 3, Leanne Daly. Working Dog: 1, Eoghan Dunbar; 2, Aisling Keegan. Overall: 1, Patricia Elliffe; 2, Thomas McCormack; 3, Eoghan Dunbar.Next we had Peter Fox who did auctioneer for the afternoon and there was plenty of fun for the auction of produce. There were some bargains and some high prices paid for good quality farmed, home grown and home baked produce. A sincere word of thanks to each and everyone for their support on the day. No matter what is planned it is impossible to run an event without clashing some where along the way.Annual Table QuizAgain the time is flying by and it's hard to believe that the time is approaching for the annual tablequiz and auction that Darragh Fallon and family from Creeve organise. This event is in aid of the Caring for Kids Project which helps sick and orphaned children in Ireland, Belarus and Vietnam. This event last year raised €5877 . It was as part of this project that Ciara Fallon visited the Mai Tam centre in Vietnam, while out there volunteering and will be able to give a report and show photos first hand from her experience there. The table quiz with auction will take place in Ryan's of Horseleap on Friday the 6th of November at 9pm sharp. A table of 4 is €20. All donations welcome, either for raffle, auction or financial token. For further details contact the Fallon Family in Creeve- Gerry, Eileen, Darragh or Ciara. Your kind support greatly appreciated.Shoe BoxesA night has been fixed for collection and filling of the shoe boxes for this area on Wednesday the 21, of October from 8pm to 10pm and we anticipate that as may as possible will be Able to come along and give a helping hand for this worthy cause.The national closing date is the 11th of November for shoe box collection in Ireland.Over the past 6 or 7 years people of this area have been involved in helping to bring a smile to children on Christmas Day. The cost for transporting of the box remains at €3 and the contents of the box are as previous. If you would like to be part of this project please give me a call or text, or if you would like to make a donation towards filling boxes please call me. Concepta Egan on 0862422540Set Dancing ClassesThe Set Dancing Classes continue in the Community Centre from 8.30pm to 10pm on Thursday nights all are welcome. Partners are not required, so come along to learn the steps and have some fun a well.Ladies' FootballWell done to all of the local ladies who travelled on Sunday last to Dublin to play in the Football Blitz.CongratulationsThere were double celebrations in the Conlon household on the arrival of their twin daughters. Congratulations and every good wish are extended to Anselm and Gemma Conlon, Creeve, Streamstown on the arrival of Hannah and Mollie last Friday, sisters for Alan, Thomas and Sarah, and another grandchild for Anne Conlon. Congratulations to all of the family at this time.Dates for Your DiaryMonday nights Cards in Community CentreThursday nights Set Dancing Classes 8.30pm to 10pmWednesday the 14th of October Scor AGM at 8.30pmFriday 6th of November Table Quiz and Auction at 9pm