Bunclody Beat

BRING AND BUY COFFEE MORNING

The annual St Mary’s Day Care Bring and Buy and coffee morning will take place on Holy Thursday, April 18, in the Day Care Centre, Ryland Road, Bunclody from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. There will be a raffle and coffee morning; cake and home produce stall; crafts, knitting, crochet and jewellery;bags, belts and books. Home baking and home produce accepted on Thursday morning from 9 a.m. Please drop in and support this worthwhile local cause.

CAMPAIGN LAUNCH

TD Dara Calleary Deputy Leader of Fianna Fail was in Bunclody on Thursday evening to launch Barbara-Anne Murphy’s Local Election campaign in River’s Edge. Among those in attendance were Deputy Dara Calleary, Deputy James Browne, Senator Mark Daly, Cllrs Keith Doyle, Willie Kavanagh, Joe Sullivan and Malcolm Byrne, who is the Party’s European election candidate in the South East. The large attendance are supportive of Cllr Barbara-Anne and will be out canvassing for her re-election to Wexford County Council over the next six weeks. Polling day is Friday, May 24, so please remember to get out and vote to keep a local councillor in the Bunclody area.

NATIONAL SPRING CLEAN

An Taisce National Spring Clean will take place in Bunclody on Saturday, April 27, meeting on the square at public toilets at 11 a.m. We are looking for volunteers to come out and support us in this clean-up. Any groups interested can contact Teresa at 087 7030627 or Lucy 086 3464940.

BUNCLODY TIDY TOWNS

The annual general meeting of Bunclody Tidy Towns is being held in Redmond’s Loft on Thursday, May 9, at 8 p.m. All welcome.

BUNCLODY VOCATIONAL COLLEGE

The next Bunclody Vocational College split-the-pot draw takes place on Friday, May 3. Envelopes available in Bunclody Credit Union, Bunclody VC, Eurospar, Ken Rothwell, O’Reilly’s SuperValu and Steemers Newsagents. We thank you for your continued support.

A fashion show will be held in Bunclody Golf and fishing club on Friday, May 10, at 8 p.m. A great night is promised. Tickets cost €10 and are available through the school. Door prizes and raffle on the night.

A used clothes collection takes place in the school on Wednesday, May 22. This is a great way to de-clutter for summer. Those donating five or more bags will be entered into a draw to win a €100 voucher for the Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford.

BUNCLODY LIBRARY

Coming up in Bunclody Library – Thursday, April 18, at 7 p.m. Floral Demo with Betty Cumiskey – Betty from the Wexford Flower and Garden Club will return to Bunclody Library for a wonderful Easter floral demo. All displays will be raffled at the end of the demo. Booking essential at 053 9375466.

Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m. Gardening talk with TJ Maher – Patthana Garden through the seasons – Patthana is one of the best small secret gardens in the country. It is the garden of an artist, the painter T. J Maher, and it shows. Booking advised.

Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. till midday. Gymboree for babies to five years – Join us for this fun play and music programme for babies-5 years. At Gymboree you and your child will build creativity, confidence and lifelong friendships. Places limited. Book early at 053 9375466.

If you would you like to receive a text message or email message about our upcoming events please contact us in Bunclody Library at 053 9375466 or bunclodylib@wexfordcoco.ie.

Regular Adult Events: Bunclody Knitting Club.

Wednesday mornings at 10.30 a.m. All Welcome Free Event.

Adult Reading Circle one Friday a month at 11 a.m. New members are always welcome. Join us any time, just drop in.

Drop of Ink Writing group Regular Children’s Events Toddler Story Time

Join us on Friday mornings at 11 a.m. Come along with your toddler or preschooler for stories, rhymes and songs.

Junior Book Club. All Welcome to Bunclody Bookcave. – Booking essential for all events. Tel: 053 9375466.

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.

COMMUNITY GAMES

Ardattin Athletic Clubs AGM will take place this evening, Tuesday, April 16, at 8.30 p.m. in Ardattin Hall. All members are invited to attend.

A short meeting of Slaney Valley Community Games will take place immediately after.

GAA BOOK

Half-Way-House/Bunclody GAA Club are currently compiling a History of the club from the foundation of the GAA. If you have any old photos or newspaper cuttings, please contact Liam Kelly or Mick Mahon, who will be delighted to hear from you.

MODEL COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DRAW

Be on the look-out for Half-WayHouse \ Bunclody GAA Club members who are out selling tickets for the annual Model County Development Draw. Tickets are €50 for three draws or €20, €20 and €10. The first draw takes place on Wednesday, May 1. Top prize each month is a car. This is an important part of the club’s annual fundraising drive and your support will be appreciated.

THE MALL MARKET

Stall holders at The Mall Street Market Bunclody would like to wish their customers a very happy Easter and to thank them for their support. They look forward to seeing you all over Easter weekend. Happy Easter to one and all from all at Mall Market.

BRIDGE

Results from Bunclody Bridge Club last week: 1. Edith Tschofen and Mary Gilsenan 2. Bernie Foley and Christine Creedon 3. Barbara Gahan and Aideen Breen. 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.

ACCOMMODATION NEEDED FOR PLOUGHING

The National Ploughing championships take place this year at Ballintrane, Fenagh, County Carlow – near the Fighting Cocks from September 17 to September 19. More than 250,000 people will visit for the National Ploughing Championships. While local hotels, self-catering premises and B&B’s will cater for many visitors, there is a definite requirement for additional accommodation in the County Carlow area and surroundings. If you have a house or room available to rent at reasonable rates and would like to support the National Ploughing Championships, please register your interest on carlowtourism.com/submityourproperty.

Alternatively contact Carlow Tourism at 059 9130411 or info@carlowtourism.com for further details.

MT. LEINSTER COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SCHEME

Mount Leinster Community Employment Scheme has the following vacancies: Day Care Assistant – Bunclody Day Care Job Reference – CES 2105682; Bunclody Tidy Towns – General Operative Bunclody Job Reference – CES 2105685. Closing date for both positions is Wednesday, April 10. Age limit 21 years upwards. Check your eligibility by contacting: DEAS.P Bridgepoint, Enniscorthy 053 9239300. Should you be eligible you will then be placed on a list of candidates to be interviewed. Garda vetting will apply.

Persons applying for these positions must satisfy the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection criteria to participate in a Community Employment Scheme.

VTOS BUNCLODY

Bunclody VTOS Centre, Ryland Road Bunclody is recruiting for QQI Level 4 and Level 3 courses.

Courses are free and are available to anyone unemployed aged 21 or over and on a social welfare payment. Please contact bunclodyvtos@wwetb.ie or 086 3837645 or call into the centre.

AL-ANON SUPPORT GROUP

Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? Do you worry about how much they drink? Al-Anon can offer understanding and support for families and friends of problem drinkers whether they are still drinking or not. Al-Anon Family Groups have weekly meetings where all are welcome in Carlow town as follows: St Catherine’s Community Service Centre, St.. Joseph’s Road, Carlow on Mondays at 8 p.m. and in Askea Parish Centre, O’Brien Road, Askea, Carlow on Thursdays at 8 p.m. Telephone 01 8732699 for further information or visit the website: al-anon.ie.

WALKING FOOTBALL

Walking Football takes place at Bunclody AFC every Thursday morning from 11 a.m. to midday. It is open to all ages, all genders and all fitness levels. It’s great fun and all are welcome.

WHIST

Recent winners at Bunclody Whist were: Top Score Seán Murphy; first lady Eamon Hayes, second lady Breda O’Connor, 3rd lady Eileen Furlong, half time lady Nellie Kelly. First gent Michael Murphy, second gent Noel Carter, third gent Denny Hanlon, half time gent Angela Hickey. Other winners Peggy McDonald, Bernie Walsh, Mairéad Redmond and Colin Livingstone.

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.

KILMYSHALL NS

Kilmyshall National School parents’ council would like to thank everyone who supported our trolley raffle in Eurospar Bunclody. Congratulations to Julie Black on winning the raffle.

Also there is a clothes collection on Monday, May 20, in the school. Your support will be appreciated.

ICA

Bunclody ICA held their monthly meeting on April 8 in the Pastoral Centre. President Bridget Murphy opened the meeting with a prayer and singing My Land.

Sympathy was extended to Teresa Murphy on the death of her nephew Michael Foley. Get well wishes were expressed to Mary Stamp and Willie Kelly.

Catherine O’Neill, secretary, read the minutes. After the usual business of the meeting, the following officers were elected to serve the guild for the coming year: president Bridget Murphy, secretary Catherine O’Neill, treasurer Lily Power, PRO Mary Cullen. The winner of the competition was Catherine O’Neill and Bridget Murphy won the raffle.

The next meeting will be held on Monday, May 13, in the Pastoral Centre and the competition will be ‘Favourite Indoor Plant’.

BUNCLODY SWIMMING POOL DRAW

The next draw takes place in early April and your support to keep Bunclody Open Air Pool in tip top condition will be very much appreciated. Entry to the draw costs €10 per month or €40 for the remaining four months.

CPR TRAINING

The Irish Heart Foundation Hands For Life Campaign will deliver Free one hour training sessions in basic CPR in Bunclody AFC on Tuesday, May 7, The sessions take place as follows: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.; 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Booking required directly with the Irish Heart Foundation at Hands.

ForLife.ie Remember, this training is Free, open to all those aged 18 and over and can save lives.

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.

Monday, April 22, Bank Holiday. Monday, April 29, Dancing With Declan Flannigan.

This club would suit 60 years plus age group. Entrance Fee is €4.