Marshalstown-Castledockrell
THANKS
Thanks to all who supported the coffee morning on September 20 in Castledockrell Hall in aid of Hospice Homecare. Your support was appreciated.
IRISH DANCING
Irish Dancing continues in Marshalstown Community Centre on Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
BINGO
Bingo continues every Thursday evening in Marshalstown Community Centre starting at 8.30 p.m. with two big jackpots to play for.
NOTES
If possible can items be forwarded to me in good time so if it’s not included one week it will appear the next in time for the event as there is no guarantee that any item will be included any week. The deadline for receiving notes is 6 p.m. on a Thursday. Only not for profit items can be included. Thank you for your co-operation.
STORYTELLING
Next session of storytelling in Castledockrell Hall is on Thursday, October 18, at 8 p.m. Always an enjoyable, entertaining evening. Do come along. Refreshments served. Raffle held. Sympathy
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Ciarán Walsh, who died recently. May he rest in peace.
SOCIAL DANCING
The next Social Dance is in Marshalstown Community Centre on Friday, October 19. Doors open at 9.30 p.m. and dancing starting at 10 p.m. Admission including tea is €8. Important Dates
Tuesday, February 19: First Confessions/Service of Light, Castledockrell. Friday, March 15: Confirmation. Thursday, March 21: First Confessions, Marshalstown. Saturday, May 4: First Holy Communion Marshalstown. Sunday, May 12: First Holy Communion, Castledockrell. Sunday, May 26: Patron, Marshalstown. Friday, July 5: Patron, Castledockrell.
TIDY TOWNS
Well done to all involved in Marshalstown Tidy Towns on increasing their point in the competition once again this year. The village is a credit to all who are involved in any way.
CASTLEDOCKRELL NS
Weekly swimming lessons continue for the children in the Waterfront Swimming pool and great progress is being made. Boys and girls in the senior room are participating in the Rackard League at the moment. We wish them well in their matches.
Teachers and staff completed a 2.5 hour training course in ‘Basic First Aid’ this week alongside our neighbouring school Marshalstown NS.
The senior room pupils are busy learning the songs for this year’s ‘Sing Out Loud’ Concert in the National Opera House in Wexford. We will take to the stage on Thursday, November 22, at 7.30 p.m.
Our fifth and sixth class pupils attended Bunclody Vocational College open day on Friday, October 5. We also began the ‘Food Dudes’ Programme this week. This programme encourages children to sample fresh fruit and vegetables every day and they will receive stickers and prizes along the way. For further information on any of the above, please contact the school at 053 9388892 or visit our website castledockrellns.weebly.com
YOUTH CLUB EGM
Due to a low attendance at last Tuesday’s AGM, no committee has been formed for the coming year and consequently the Youth Club cannot reopen.
In order to try and form a committee, an emergency meeting will take place on Tuesday October 16, at 8 p.m. in the Community Centre. We urge parents or any volunteers willing to get involved, to come to this meeting and put themselves forward to serve on the committee or as club leaders, in the interests of keeping the club open. Full training will be provided to all leaders through FDYS (Ferns Diocesan Youth Service).