Bunclody Beat

OPEN GARDENS

Walter Kelly’s Garden at Tombrick, will be open on Sunday, June 10, from 2 p.m. in aid of St Anthony’s Unit Workshop, Enniscorthy. Tea served and raffle. Your support will be appreciated.

PUBLIC MEETING

A Save Our Hotel Public Meeting will be held in River’s Edge on Tuesday, June 12, at 8 p.m. The meeting will be informed of the work of the elected committee to date. It is understood that the new owners of the Millrace Hotel have applied for Planning Permission to Wexford County Council to change the use of the hotel to a Nursing Home. Plans for the next steps to be taken will be discussed at the Public Meeting on June 12.

BUNCLODY LIBRARY

June is going to be a busy moth in Bunclody Library. Thursday, June 7, at 7 p.m. – Resources for Local History (Using a Ballycarney Case Study) with Barry Lacey – As humans we have a

natural curiosity of the past and what came before. This is especially through on a local level, within the surroundings which we are most familiar. Despite this familiarity though which we have for our local area there are always questions which we do not know the answer to. These can range from curiosities connected to physical remains such as ruins and monuments to those not touchable such as folklore and legends. This talk given by local Archaeologist Barry Lacey aims to provide people with knowledge of easily accessible resources so that they can discover more about their local history. Both online and literary resources will be included and he will show how he has come to know more about his native Ballycarney using these resources. Booking essential.

Tuesday, June 12, at 2 p.m. – Wildlife Gardening with the Irish Wildlife Trust – This talk gives practical advice on how we can all do our bit to protect our native biodiversity with some simple changes to how we garden. We will discuss how to turn your garden into a wildlife friendly habitat as well as which plants provide food and shelter for our wild animals – Booking essential

Thursday, June 14, at 7 p.m. – Biodiversity talk with Jim Hurley – Jim Hurley is a retired school teacher, naturalist and ‘Nature Trail’ columnist with this newspaper. He has a particular interest in nature conservation and he relates global conservation issues to his local patch on the South Wexford Coast.

Regular Adult Events: Adult Reading Circle – Friday, June 8. New members are always welcome. Drop of Ink Writing circle Friday June June 8 at 11 a.m. Bunclody Knitting Club – Wednesday mornings at 10.30 a.m.

Regular Children’s Events: Junior Book Club – Meeting on Thursday, May 24, at 4 p.m. Call in to collect this month book and join us for a Hot Chocolate and fun discussion. Children aged 9-12 years meet and discuss books. New members very welcome. Toddler Story Time – Join us on Friday mornings at 11 a.m. Come along with your toddler or preschooler for stories, rhymes and songs.

Booking essential for all events. Tel: 053 9375466.

THE MONDAY CLUB

The Monday Club meets at St Mary’s Centre, Ryland Road, Bunclody 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 is €4 which includes tea or coffee and Light Lunch. This Club will suit the 60+ age group. Transport not provided.

BUNCLODY MARKET

Bunclody Market is open for business every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in St Aidan’s Hall, Bunclody and at Market Square. Tea and coffee served beside the comfort and warmth of our lovely stove. Get your fresh baking, organic vegetables, jams, chutneys, plants, crafts, clothes and lots more. There is space for more crafters and bakers (certain rules apply) if you would like to join us please ring 087 7788467.

SWIMMING POOL DRAW

The next Bunclody Swimming Pool draw will be held on Friday, June 8, subscription €10 per month contact Sandra at Sandra Murphy at 087 6444261. This is an important fundraiser for our local open air swimming pool and your support will be very much appreciated.

MODEL COUNTY DRAW

Half-Way-House/Bunclody GAA Club had the following winners in the May Model County Development Draw: Nicola Carr, c/o FCJ Secondary School, Bunclody, Wexford – €500 voucher Joyces Expert, Wexford. Johnnie Doyle, Ballypreacus, Bunclody, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford; Josie Doyle, Craan, Clonegal, and MGM Partnership, Clonard Village Centre, Wexford each won a Wexford GAA Season Ticket 2018 or 2019 – Value €160

Anthony Doyle, Ballinapark, Bunclody, and Tommy and Catherine Kelly, Knocknaboley, Hacketstown, Co. Carlow, each won €150.

The third and final draw for 2018 takes place on the last Wednesday in June. Míle buíochas.

VOCATIONAL COLLEGE

The next Bunclody Vocational College split-the-pot draw is Friday, June 15. Envelopes available in Bunclody Credit Union, Bunclody VC, Eurospar, Ken Rothwell’s, O’Reilly’s SuperValu and Steemers Newsagents. Thank you for your continued support.

We wish to thank everybody who supported our recent used clothes collection.

The winner of the €100 voucher for the Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford was Phil Moulton.

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Mount Leinster Community Employment CLG has a vacancy for a Grounds Person/Maintenance at HWH/Bunclody GAA Club – Job Reference Number: CES 2074720. To Check your eligibility and be placed on referral list contact Local DEASP (Intreo) Office Enniscorthy 053 9239300 or Bunclody parish office The closing date for application is Friday, June 15.

PARISH PATRON

The annual Parish Patron will take place in Bunclody on Friday, July 27, blessing of graves in Old Cemetery at 7 p.m. Calvary Cemetery: Holy Mass in Calvary Cemetery at 8 p.m. If you can help with a clean-up of the Old Cemetery at Chapel Road, please contact Mary Canning.

KILMYSHALL FIELD DAY

Kilmyshall annual field day takes place on Sunday, July 1, raffle tickets will be coming in soon. Donations for our wheel of fortune, bottle stall etc would be greatly appreciated. Donations may be left into Kilmyshall office or to a parish committee member.

RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

The annual general meeting of Carrigduff residents’ association takes place on Thursday, June 21, at 8.30 p.m. in the Moss House. New members welcome.

TOURIST OFFICE VOLUNTEERS

Bunclody Tourist Office will open on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. New volunteers are urgently needed for Sundays and to cover Holidays for existing staff. Please call in to our Tourist Office at Main Street, Bunclody or phone 087 1992892 to volunteer and give your contact details.

BUNCLODY DAY CARE

Bunclody Daycare is open every Tuesday and Thursday new members welcome. Please contact the Day Care for information.

WHIST

Whist takes place on Monday nights in Bunclody Day Care Centre. First deal 8.45 p.m.