LADY PRESIDENT’S PRIZE
STORYTELLING
Bunclody Storytelling House meets on Thursday, October 26, at 8 p.m. in St Aidan’s Hall, Irish Street, Bunclody. There will be a blazing fire in the new stove and a warm welcome from Andy and Kitty.
CANCER RESEARCH CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
The annual church gate collection in aid of Cancer Research will be held on Saturday and Sunday, November 4 and five. Your support for this very worthy cause would be greatly appreciated.
BINGO
River’s Edge, Bunclody hosts bingo every Wednesday night at 9 p.m. Each month a €200 donation from the proceeds is made to a local charity. So if you enjoy a good night out, make your way to River’s Edge on any or every Wednesday evening.
BETHANY HOUSE
Bethany House Day Care are looking for a part time bus driver with D1 licence to work two to three days per week for further details please ring Hilda/Caroline 059 9134736.
Also the next support group meeting will be held in Bethany House, Barrack Street, Carlow, on Tuesday, November 7, at 11 a.m.
BUNCLODY LIBRARY
An art exhibition of paintings by Eliza Foley, her daughters and her late husband, John Edwin Foley continues at Bunclody Library till October 31.
‘Small Creatures’ exhibition – a selection of sculptures created by the local community of Bunclody through a collaboration between the Arts Department of Wexford County Council and ArtBank, Bunclody, continues till October 31.
Thursday, October 26, at 7 p.m. Prehistoric Rock Art in Ireland with Claire Busher O’Sullivan. The talk will focus primarily on issues which negatively affect rock art in Ireland and methods which could be introduced to combat this threat. The talk will feature a discussion on panels from Cork, Kerry, Wicklow, Carlow and include a missing piece of rock art from Co Wexford.
Tuesday, October 31, at 2.30 p.m. – Movie for kids for Hallowe’en – contact the library for details.
Thursday, November 2, at 7 p.m. – ‘A History of Clobemon Hall’ with Barry Lacey. Anyone passing along the main road between Ballycarney and Enniscorthy can’t help but notice the large imposing structure across the River Slaney that is Clobemon Hall. It was originally the home to the De Rinzy family and formed part of a vast estate which they acquired after Cromwell’s campaign in Ireland. This talk will discuss its history which includes landlords, tenants, rebels and heros. Booking essential.
Saturday, November 4, at 11 a.m. – Story Massage with Mary Fitzpatrick ITEC CIMI Join Mary for this unique event for an interactive story massage session suitable for children aged five to eight years and their parents.
Thursday, November 9, at 7 p.m. – ‘Ireland in the early Anglo-Norman period’ with Emmet Stafford. The 1169 arrival of the Anglo-Normans to southeastern Ireland is seen as a moment which changed Irish culture completely and forever. In reality, however, the 12th century was already a period of economic and social change before the arrival of fitzStephen, Strongbow and Henry II. By examining historical and archaeological sources for trade, settlement and social structures this presentation will focus on the continuity and change experienced by the Irish population in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Booking essential.
Thursday, November 16, at 7 p.m. – CSI Forensic Science Workshop for adults – ‘Crime Scene’. As part of Science Week, join us for this exciting and practical workshop to see how forensic science works to solve crimes at a crime scene.
Thursday, November 23, at 7 p.m. – A Musical Evening with Local Artists – Continuing our series of the very popular musical evenings here at library. A mix of traditional, folk and other genres of music will be on offer.
Thursday, November 30, at 7 p.m. – Homeopathy with Antoinette Byrne. Regular Adult Events
Junior Reading Circle ‘Book Cave’ is on Thursday, October 26, at 4 p.m. Adult Reading Circle
The next meeting is on Friday, November 11, at 11 a.m. New members are always welcome.
Regular Toddler Story Time – Join us on Friday mornings at 11 a.m.
Come along with your toddler or preschooler for stories, rhymes and songs.
Bunclody Library branch is a wonderful – and free – resource for families. Check out what we are reading this week. Not to be missed. Booking essential for all events. Tel 053 9375466.
For a full listing of events see Bunclody Library’s Facebook page: Facebook.com/Bunclody.
BUNCLODY MARKET
Bunclody Market is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in St Aidan’s Hall and has stalls of different produce all produced in and around Bunclody. Stalls can be found in St Aidan’s Hall, Irish Street and Market Square, Bunclody on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call in have a look. Tea and coffee served only €3
PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
A pilgrimage to Knock will take place on the weekend of Friday, October 27, to Sunday, October 29. This is a Medjugorje Retreat weekend.
The bus leaves Wexford at 10 a.m. Friday the 27th and travels via Enniscorthy, Bunclody and Carlow.
The cost of the weekend per person sharing B&B and partial board is €155 approx.
For information contact Ann at 087 2254206 or Ciss at 087 2823062.
FREE INTERNET AND EMAIL COURSES FOR BEGINNERS
Free Internet and Email Courses for Beginners – on Computer, Smartphones or Tablets are currently being organised in various locations around the Co. Carlow. If you are interested in enrolling yourself or arranging some free training for a group you are involved with, please contact Andrea Dalton in St Catherine’s Community Services Centre at 059 9138706 or email andread@catherines.ie.
ARTBANK
Coming up at ArtBank, Bunclody. Solo exhibition – Sew, Sow, So. by Wexford Artist Fiona Byrne is on show till Saturday, October 28, Wednesday, October 25 – Creative Textured art workshop 7.30 to 9.30 p.m. €10 + €5 for materials
Thursday, October 26 – Papier Machee Christmas creature making workshop, 9.30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Admission free.
Friday, October 27, open mic night. Spooky songs, terrifying tales and hideous humour. Admission free.
Saturday, October 28 – Dress4Mess Children’s workshop midday to 1.30 p.m. €5, €3.
ArtBank is open Tuesday to Saturday, 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
For information 053 9375200 or curator@artbank.bunclody.eu
THE MONDAY CLUB
The Monday Club meets at St Mary’s Centre, Ryland Road, on Mondays. Come and join us and brighten up your Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Throughout the year there will be information sharing, entertainment, arts and crafts, guest speakers and many more topics.
Entrance Fee: €4 which includes tea or coffee and Light Lunch. This Club will suit the 60+ age group. Transport not provided.
BUNCLODY VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
Bunclody Vocational College’s next split-the-pot draw is Friday, November 3. Envelopes available in O’Reillys SuperValu, Eurospar, Ken Rothwell, Bunclody Credit Union and Bunclody Vocational College.
Reminder – a used clothes collection will take place at the school on Monday morning, November 13.
Bunclody Vocational College will hold a fashion show in the Millrace Hotel on Friday, November 24, Tickets at €10 each available through the school. A great night out is promised.
PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP
Bunclody Parent and Toddler Group meets on Wednesdays From 10 a.m. to midday in St Aidan’s Hall, Irish Street. Admission €3. This is a great place to meet other parents in a nice relaxed atmosphere.
WHIST
Whist is on Monday evenings in Bunclody Day Care Centre, Ryland Road. First deal 8.45 p.m.