Kilmuckridge
OULART TEXT ALERT
2017 Membership Renewal – Committee will be at Oulart Legion Hall, 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, to take payments, €10 please. Or give your payment to any member before 13th. Your membership will cease in May if unpaid. We need your name, mobile phone number and Eircode with your payment. Any problems ring community phone 087 3316866.
KILNAMANAGH NS
Kilnamanagh NS will be holding an open day this Wednesday, April 5, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. A school under Church of Ireland management where everyone is welcome, the school is extending an invitation to all to come and see what is has to offer. Phone 053 9136555 for details.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
Please support the church Gate Collection in aid of Fighting Blindness on April 8 and 9. All proceeds go towards research of all eye conditions.
LOTTO
Results for Monday, March 27, in the St Mary’s Church lotto in association with St Joseph’s Soccer Club: no jackpot winner and no match-three winners. Numbers drawn were 8, 12, 21 and 26. Next draw on April 3 in Upton Court Hotel at 10 p.m. Jackpot €9,600, tickets €2.
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
Winner of our Mother’s Day hamper held on Saturday, March 25, was Ruth O’Reilly. Congratulations to Ruth and thank you to Centra and everyone that supported us over the weekend.
The Easter Workshops start on Monday, April 10, to Thursday, April 13, and Tuesday, April 18, to Friday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. for ages 4-10 years, cost €5 per day (bring a packed lunch). Now taking bookings at 053 9130393.
BRIDGE CLUB
Come Play Bridge Every Thursday Morning From 10.am at Seán Óg’s Bridge Club, Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge, no partner needed – we have a joker system in operation.
Results from Thursday, March 23: First: Jo and Podge Ussher; Second: Mary-Pat Mullen and Anne Kelly.
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
On April 4, 11, 18 and 25 we will hold a Health and Fitness month with Michelle a trained instructor who will help us to exercise and have a healthy eating plan through fun. This is also open to all woman of a certain age.
BEECHBROOK PARK
Help clean-up the estate meet up on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. Next meet up is on Saturday, April 8. Clean up dates for 2017: April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9.
Please remember that in order for us all to live in a nice environment it is the responsibility of us all to help with the upkeep of the estate. As you will appreciate weed killer and petrol for the mower does not come free and we are looking for a voluntary contribution of €20 per household (you can pay €2 per month or any amount you can afford). Please take your contribution to Lesley at No. 53. Thank you to those who have already contributed.
TIDY TOWNS
Easter Weekend the Exhibition/Photo Competition will be open daily from midday to 4 p.m. Entry is free to all. Costs 50c per vote. Can vote as many times as you like. Prizes for Photo Competition: First Prize Adult – €20 voucher for the photo shop; second prize adult – €10 voucher for the photo shop; third Prize Adult €5 voucher for the photo shop; first Prize 14 and under – €20 voucher for the photo shop; second prize 14 and under – €10 voucher for the photo shop; third Prize 14 and under – €5 voucher for the photo shop
Good Friday Coffee Evening – This will be the official opening of the Photo Comp/Exhibition. Cllr Mary Farrell to officially open the event. €3 entry will include tea or coffee, cake, music/entertainment and a raffle.
Spring Clean/North Wexford 2K clean – Spring clean will be Sunday, April 23, midday please contact a member of Tidy Towns if you would like to help out. North Wexford 2K clean Tidy Towns will be entering Morriscastle Road, Tinteskin Close leading 2k out of the village, this competition runs for the month of April. Please see our Facebook page for further details.
BUFFERS ALLEY GAA
MARCH CLUB DEVELOPMENT DRAW WINNERS – Congratulations to the following who won prizes in the March draw: €400: Liz Murphy, Ferns; €100: Mary Farrell, Cosher; €50 to the following: Mary and Denis Corcoran, Kilcorkey; Shay Hammel, Kilmuckridge and Michael and Fiona Cousins, Monagrena. New members very welcome – €10 per month.
SUPER FÉILE DRAW – Tickets are currently in circulation for the upcoming Féile fundraiser with attractive prizes to be won. First Prize: two tickets to the Late Late Show on Friday, April 21 (including dinner, overnight accommodation and post show reception in the Radisson Blue Hotel, Stillorgan). Second prize: 1-night B&B and breakfast in Brooklodge and dinner in the La Taverna Armento for two people. Third Prize: €100 voucher for the Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey. Tickets at €10 on sale from the parents of the under-14 boys and girls or contact Áine O’Meara 086 8363750. Draw on Sunday night, April 16, at 8 p.m. in clubhouse. Appreciation to Ger Hendrick of Renault Ireland, Brooklodge and Innovate for their generous sponsorship.
UNDER-6 TRAINING – Now that the weather has improved and we are looking forward to the sunshine, training for under-6 boys will take place in Buffers Alley on Saturday mornings at 11 a.m. New families very welcome to join. Contact Ger Hendrick for details 086 8504751.
CÚL CAMPS – The annual GAA camps for boys and girls will take place in Buffers Alley from July 10 to July 14 – book now online at wexfordgaa.ie.
MODEL COUNTY DRAW TICKETS–these are now available at €50 or in 3 instalments 2 x €20 and 1 x €10. The 1st prize each month will be a car with up to 45 other attractive prizes (including shopping vouchers; holiday vouchers, oil vouchers, etc.). Tickets from club members/ players or Anthony Kelly on 086 4128256.
MACRA NEWS
The annual Mr Personality Festival will take place in the Springhill Court Hotel, Kilkenny from April 7 to April 9. The winner will be announced at midnight at the after party on Saturday, April 8, with Live Band, Hot Fuss and DJ Tickets Cost €15 and can be bought at the door on the night.
We have lots of exciting activities and events on the club agenda for the months ahead if you or a friend would like to get involved contact club rep at 087 9585376 for more information.
MEN’S SHED
Why not drop in for a cuppa and a chat into the Men’s Shed Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shed is located beside St Mary’s Catholic Church. For further information, please contact 053 9130393.
PARENT/BABY/TODDLER
Kilmuckridge, parent, baby and Toddler Group meet on Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. at the indoor and outdoor play areas, located in St Joseph’s National School prefab building. Cost is €3 per family which includes tea, coffee and snacks. Look us up on Facebook.
ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL
Enrolment of Junior Infants at St Joseph’s Primary School for September 2017 is ongoing. Application forms are available from the school office or by calling 053 9130144.