Bunclody Beat
PLEASE GIVE BLOOD
The mobile unit of the Blood Bank will be in FCJ Secondary School, Bunclody on Thursday, April 24, from 4.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. All donors are encouraged to make a special effort to attend.
NATIONAL SPRING CLEAN
An Taisce National Spring Clean will take place in Bunclody on this 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
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 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.
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.
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. Entrance Fee: €4 which includes tea and Light Lunch. Come along-enjoy a social and informative gathering.
BUNCLODY VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
The next Bunclody Vocational College split-the-pot draw takes place on Friday, May 3, The most recent winner was Michael Redmond, who won €81 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, 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 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.
Thursday, May 2, at 7 p.m. Ocean Biodiversity talk with Irish Wildlife Trust – Kieran Flood from Irish Wildlife Trust will hold talks on Ocean biodiversity.
Thursday, May 9, at 7 p.m. Heartfulness, a Meditation and Relaxation Session with Simon Sheridan. What is Heartfulness Meditation?
Heartfulness offers a simple and practical approach to meditation and relaxation which is easy to learn and integrate into one’s daily life. The emphasis is on the needs and experience of the meditator.
Saturday, May 11, at 2.30 p.m. Tek. Central will hold a Minecraft coding workshop for seven- to 12-year-olds. Join us for Minecraft Heroes Journey through Minecraft with code.
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.
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.
ANNUAL WALK
Bunclody Home Care Cancer Groups annual Walk will take place on Sunday, May 19, from Market Square, Bunclody at 2 p.m. Please come along and support.
DAFFODIL DAY
Daffodil Day in Buncloy raised over €6,000 this year. Thanks to all who helped on the day and to all those who gave so generously.
BRIDGE
Results from Bunclody Bridge Club last week: one. Marguerite Murphy and Barbara Gahan. Two. Phil Kinsella and Liz Whelan. Three. Aideen Breen and Ann Steemers. 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.
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.
BETHANY HOUSE
Bethany House staff in conjunction with ASI annual Tea Day are holding a huge cake sale and tea or coffee morning on Sunday, April 28, after Mass at 11.30 a.m. in the parish centre Tullow. Please come along and support us in raising funds for support services for families in our community living with Dementia/ Alzheimers Disease Thank you looking forward to seeing you all.
HANDS FOR LIFE
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.
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 Peg Byrne; first lady Kitty Mahon, second lady Peggy McDonald, 3nd lady Breda Power, half time lady (tie) Noel Carter and Betty Rothwell; Hatcher Una Kehoe first gent Bernie Walsh, second gent Sadie Mourdaunt, third gent Danny O’Neill, half time gent Ann Cowman; Hatchers Seán Murphy and Jim Foley. Other winners Taylor Byrne, Eamon Hayes, Denny Hanlon, Seán Murphy and Ann Dobbs.
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.
MOUNTAIN CLEAN UP
A big clean-up of the Mount Leinster area took place recently and a huge amount of litter was collected. Sincere thanks to all who helped in the cleanup, especially Blackstairs Ramblers, 795 Cycling Club Tullow Mountaineers, local farmers and all who attended. We thank you all very much.