Castletown
BLESSING OF THE GRAVES
The Blessing of the Graves will take place on Sunday, July 10, at 3 p.m.
FIELD DAY
The Castletown Parish field day will take place on Sunday, July 31, from 2 p.m. in the school grounds. This event is only as good as the support it gets, it’s our community working for each other, so while there are many other attractions on the day, this is OUR day and we hope you choose to support us.
We are looking for donations of home baking. This is always a very popular stall and once again we ask you to help with your own speciality. There is nothing like a bit of ‘home baking’ to set the taste buds wild J This can be brought along on the day.
We are looking for donations of books for our book stall. We can take these in after 11 a.m. Mass or on the day. Good as new items are also welcome, these must be in GREAT condition and fit for sale
We are always looking for volunteers. If you have a few hours to spare on the day or the day before to help us set up, please contact Mick Halpin at 087 6813102.
We have lots of fun, games, raffles, stalls and challenges lined up for the young and young at heart. Enjoy a cuppa and some amazing home baking or something from the barbecue. Search through our sale stalls – new items, good as new and book stall. Win a cake, a hamper, a goldfish or one of the grand prizes in our main draw. Dog show, what beauties will be on show this year? There will be strawberries and cream, mini café, ice cream and tuc shop. For FUN – penalty kick, wheel of fortune, races.
The craft fair/indoor market continues on Sunday July 17 at the Orphan Girl, Ballymoney from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tea or coffee and Snacks will be available and there will be lots of parking. For more info and to book a space call 086 3664145.
‘PIG ON A SPIT’ NIGHT
Wexford Surf Lifesaving Club will be holding a Pig on a Spit Night at Gorey Rugby Club on Saturday, July 16. There will be a DJ from 9.30 p.m. till late (over16s only – children welcome till 9.30 p.m.).
Admission is €15 per adult and €5 for children. All money raised on the day will go towards sending the Wexford Water Safety/ Surf Lifesaving team to the World Championships in Holland in September.
COURTOWN 4K SWIM
The Courtown to Ballymoney 4k Swim takes place on July 24, starting at Courtown RNLI Station swimming north along the coast to the finishing point at Ballymoney North Beach. Starting at 11 a.m., the maximum swim time expected is 2.5 hours. All money raised on the day will go towards sending the Wexford Water Safety/Surf Lifesaving team to the World Championships in Holland in September. For more information, mail info@ courtown4kswim.com and check out courtown4kswim.com to find out more about other fundraisers.
The committee are appealing for all the help they can get for litter picking, as June and July are the important Months when the judges are visiting to assess the marks, so please give a few minutes of your time to help out, they Fás workers have been doing a great job with the flowers around the local signs with the flower beds.
POSITIVE AGEING
The Arklow Positive Ageing Group are running a Bus to the Curragh Races on July 16 for the Irish Oaks Day. Bus will leave the Tesco car park at 12.30 p.m. for the Races, with the cost of €20. If you are interested in travelling, contact Gertie at 086 0817534.
BIRTHDAYS
We send birthday greetings to Joe Hughes, Coolgreany De- mesne who celebrates his first birthday this Wednesday, July 6. Happy birthday Joe.
SCHOOLS CLOSED
We would like to wish all the primary school students a very happy and relaxed two months of Holidays, now that all the schools are closed till September.
GYMKHANA
St Mogue’s Community Childcare in Inch are holding summer camps for 4-8-year-olds from July 4 to July 8, July 11 to July 15. July 18 to July 22 or July 25 to July 25 to July 29 from 10 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Cost is €60 per child. Activities will include indoor and outdoor games, themed activities, baking, weaving, junk couture and many more.
Book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited. Check out our website stmogues. ie and Facebook for further details or Contact 0402 21890 for details.
‘PIG ON A SPIT’ NIGHT
Wexford Surf Lifesaving Club will be holding a Pig on a Spit Night at Gorey Rugby Club on Saturday, July 16. There will be a DJ from 9.30 p.m. till late (over- 16s only – children welcome till 9.30 p.m.).
Admission is €15 per adult and €5 for children. All money raised on the day will go towards sending the Wexford Water Safety/ Surf Lifesaving team to the World Championships in Holland in September.
COURTOWN 4K SWIM
The Courtown to Ballymoney 4k Swim takes place on July 24, starting at Courtown RNLI Station swimming north along the coast to the finishing point at Ballymoney North Beach. Starting at 11 a.m., the maximum swim time expected is 2.5 hours. All money raised on the day will go towards sending the Wexford Water Safety/Surf Lifesaving team to the World Championships in Holland in September. For more information, mail info@ courtown4kswim.com and check out courtown4kswim.com
The committee of Clara Church would like to thank all who supported their recent Sale and Auction. In spite of poor weather there was a good attendance. The committee would like
Join us in Glenmalure on Wednesday, July 13, for a Walk/ Talk along the 2016 Pure Mile and the launch of the 2016 Heritage Leaflet. Speakers on Forestry, Mining Heritage, Nature and Local Folklore will be in attendance. Meet at Carrawaystick Waterfall at 5.45 p.m. Refreshments and entertainment in Glenmalure Lodge afterwards.
THURSDAY WALKERS
Walkers will head South to Aughrim this Thursday to take on the Seán Lenihan Memorial Walk with it’s many features and splendid scenery and the possibility of some tasty refreshments at the end. The trip to Brockagh last week was most enjoyable and the threat of showers did not affect the participants. Meeting in Parnell Memorial Park 7 p.m. and Aughrim 7.20 p.m.
CEMETERY MASS
The annual Cemetery Mass in Greenane will take place next Sunday, July 10, at 3 p.m. Participants are requested to follow the directions of the stewards in order to avoid traffic problems and keep public roads clear. Donation Boxes will be available for anyone wishing to donate to the up-keep of St Columba’s Church.
CLASSIC GOLF WINNERS