Bunclody Beat
JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
HWH/Bunclody GAA and Bunclody camogie club are celebrating Gold and Silver Jubilees on Saturday, February 23, in Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club. Admission by ticket only. Tickets at €10 each are available from D & M Launderette, Bunclody. The event starts at 8.30 p.m.
HOME CARE CANCER AGM
The annual general meeting of Bunclody Home Care Cancer will take place in Redmond’s Lounge Bunclody on Tuesday, February 26. New Mem-Members welcome.
BALLYROEBUCK NATIONAL SCHOOL
Ballyroebuck National School is currently accepting enrolment applications for junior infants starting in September 2019. Please contact the school to receive an enrolment form and return completed forms prior to the February mid-term break (February 20).
The school is now in a position to offer morning supervision (before school) and after school supervision (2 p.m. to 3 p.m. or 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.). You can contact the school by phone at 053 9377410, or by email at bally-ballyroebuckns@gmail.com
Further information is available on the school website at ballyroebuckns. com or contact the school directly with any queries.
BUNCLODY KILMYSHALL DRAMA GROUP
Bunclody Kilmyshall drama group presents ‘Moonglow’ as their competitive festival production for 2019.
Playwright Kim Carney used her own experience of her mother’s diagnosis and life with Alzheimer’s as the inspiration for her play ‘Moonglow’.
The play tells the story of two elderly care home patients with Alzheimer’s, who move between the present time and their memories of their younger selves.
With plenty of humour and emotion the play is a great night’s entertainment.
The cast comprises of Josephine Byrne, Billy Canning, Mairéad Connaughton, Pádraig D’Arcy, Kate Power, Timmy Connaughton and Elaine Jordan and is directed by Kieran Tyrell.
With such credentials, the beautifully sensitive and poignant performance of this play by the group is no surpriseand is definitely not to be missed.
The play runs in the FCJ concert hall nightly at 8 p.m. from Wednesday, February 20, to Saturday, February 23, Tickets available on the door.
BUNCLODY LIBRARY
Coming up this February in Bunclody Library – Thursday, February 21, at 7 p.m. – ‘Fire Safety at Home’ Fire Safety Talk with Colm McGrath, Assistant Chief Fire Officer – The three Golden Rules to follow to make sure that you and your family are safe from fire are.
Prevention: The best way to be ‘fire safe’ is to make sure that fires never happen.
Detection: A fire alarm that works will give you time to get everyone out of the house.
Evacuation: Help very young, old or sick people to leave the house. Get out and stay out.
Join Assistant Chief Fire Officer Colm McGrath in Bunclody Library for an informative talk on fire safety in the home. Booking essential at 053 9375466.
Thursday, February 28, at 7 p.m. – Making a Will with Ethel Deacon. A will is a document that any person can have drawn up and that they then sign. It will contain instructions as to what is to happen to their assets when they die.
If a person does not make a will, their estate will be divided in a way that is set out in law. However, the people who will then benefit may not be the people the deceased person would have wished to benefit.
Making a will is something we all should do sooner rather than later. Come along to Bunclody Library for free legal advice and information from local solicitor Ethel Deacon. Booking essential at 053 9375466.
March 2 at 2.30 p.m. – Bricks4Kidz – Celebrate Engineers week with a Bricks4Kidz workshop. Bricks4Kidz will hold another of their incredibly popular Lego building workshops suitable for seven to 12 years. Booking essential – places limited. Call 053 9375466 to secure a place.
Adult Reading Circle – New members are always welcome. Join us any time, just drop in.
Regular Children’s Events Toddler Story Time Join us on Friday mornings at 11 a.m. Come along with your toddler or pre-schooler for stories, rhymes and songs.
Junior Book Club – Booking essential for all events. Tel: 053 9375466.
GAA CLUB WALKING TRACK
Halfway House Bunclody GAA Club will light the walking track at the club grounds three nights a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. till March. Walkers must pay membership to cover insurance and the cost of electricity. annual Walking Membership is Adults €10 and OAPs €5 for the year.
If people are interested. Please contact James at 087 9594639 for more information. Thank you.
GAA BOOK
Half-Way-House/Bunclody GAA Club is currently compiling a history of the club from its foundation. If you have any old photos or newspaper cuttings, please contact Liam Kelly or Mick Mahon, who will be delighted to hear from you.
BRIDGE
Bridge continues on Wednesday evenings in Redmond’s, Main street.
VACANT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
If you have a vacant retail or manufacturing premises in Bunclody town or in the greater Bunclody area please contact Barbara-Anne Murphy at 087 6736966 or bambunclody@gmail.com Working in conjunction with Enniscorthy and District Chamber of Commerce, we are receiving ongoing enquiries looking for various premises so if you have a property to let we will be glad to hear from you.
ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
The annual Bunclody St Patrick’s Day parade will take place in Bunclody on Sunday morning, March 17.
Anyone wishing to take part by entering a marching group or a float in the parade should contact Barbara-Anne Murphy at 087 6736966 bambunclody@gmail.com or Michael Kehoe 086 8365265. If you are available to help at this year’s parade, please contact Barbara-Anne or Michael at the numbers above. More details closer to the date.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT VACANCIES
Mount Leinster Community Employment CLG has the following Community Employment Scheme vacancies – Day Care Assistant – Bunclody Day Care (Job Ref – CES 2100113). Bunclody Tidy Towns – General Operative Bunclody (Job Ref – CES 2100114). Grounds Person/ Maintenance at HWH/Bunclody GAA Club (Job Ref – CES 2100115)
Closing Date for all three positions is Friday, February 22. The positions are open to those aged 21 years upwards. To check your eligibility contact DEAS.P Bridgepoint, Enniscorthy 053 9239300.
Should you be eligible you will then be placed on a list of possible candidates to be interviewed. Garda vetting will apply.
POINT TO POINT
The Carlow Farmers Hunt Point to Point takes place at Borris House on Sunday, March 3. The first race is at 1 p.m. This promises to be an excellent Family Fun Day out. Contact Liz Doran at 086 1992457 for further information.
BUNCLODY ICA
Bunclody ICA Guild held their February meeting in the Pastoral Centre on Monday, February 11. The meeting opened with the singing of ‘My Land’. A vote of sympathy was passed to Lily Power on the death of her father Samul Codd.
A federation meeting will take place on February 25 in the River Babk Hotel, Wexford. The April meeting will be held in Camross and the June meeting in Duncannon. A federation table quizwill be held in Cooney’s Lounge, Oulart on February 21.
After the usual business of the night was dealt with, a lovely tea was enjoyed by all.
The next meeting will take place on March 11. The competition will be for ‘something unusual and precious’. New members welcome.
CHILD AND FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK.
The child and Family Support Network invites parents or guardians to attend a session on Tips on Sleep for children and Young People in St Aidan’s Hall, Irish Street, Bunclody on Tuesday, March 5, from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
Feel free to bring along a friend and drop in and enjoy a scone and a cuppa.
SWIMMING POOL DRAW
The annual Bunclody Swimming Pool Silver Circle draw will be held on Friday, March 8, in Redmond’s Loft Bunclody. First prize €500, second prize €200, third prize €100.
Tickets €10 per draw or €50 fully paid up to be included in an extra draw. If you wish to participate please contact committee members at the following numbers 087 6444261, 087 2981506 and 085 7699645.
WHIST
Winners at the most recent whist drive in Bunclody were: Top score Eileen Furlong first lady Kitty Mahon second lady Úna Kehoe half time lady (tie) Theresa Byrne and Mairéad Redmond.
First gent Danny O’Neill second gent Sadie Mordant half time gent (tie) Betty Rothwell and William Lee. Other winners: Peggy McDonald, Peg Byrne and Noel Carter.
Whist takes place every Monday in St Mary’s Day Care Centre, Ryland Road, Bunclody. First deal at 8.45 p.m. New players always welcome.
FEBRUARY PROGRAMME FOR THE MONDAY CLUB
The Monday Club meets at St Mary’s Day Centre, Ryland Road on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come along-enjoy a social and informative gathering.
The revised February programme is as follows:
Monday, February 25 – Dancing Lessons with Declan Flannigan.
Throughout the year there is entertainment, information sharing, arts and crafts, guest speakers, bingo and card playing.
This club would suit 60 years plus age group.
The entrance fee is €4 which includes tea and a light lunch.
Come along and enjoy a social and informative gathering. Everyone is welcome and it’s very easy to make friends in the club.
BUNCLODY VOCATIONAL COLLEGE SPLIT THE POT
Paddy Mulally, the most recent winner of Bunclody Vocational College split-the-pot draw, won €91.
The next Bunclody Vocational College split-the-pot draw takes place on Friday, March 1.
Envelopes are available in Bunclody Credit Union, Bunclody VC, Eurospar, Ken Rothwell, O’Reilly’s SuperValu and Steemers Newsagents.
The school is very grateful to everyone for supporting this fundraiser throughout the year.