AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Kilmuckridge CHURCH COLLECTION
St Patrick’s Special School church gate collection St Patrick’s Special School, Bohreen Hill, Enniscorthy will hold their church gate collection in Monamolin on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28. All money collected will stay in the school to benefit all the special needs pupils in the school; your support is greatly appreciated.
EASTER WORKSHOP
Little Acorns Easter Workshop Age four to 10 years. April 23 to April 26. 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. €6 per day (bring a snack). Now taking bookings. Call 053 9130393.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Hugh (Sonny) Harney, Ballymacsimon, Kilmuckridge, wishes to thank most sincerely all who attended his birthday celebration and gave most generously to a collection made during the evening for charity. A total of €1,940 was raised and €971 each was donated to the Motor Neurone Disease and the Irish Cancer Society respectively.
LITTLE ACORNS PLAYSCHOOL
Now enrolling for September 2019. Enrolment forms available from Kilmuckridge Family Resource Centre. For more information phone 053 9130393. Bridge Club
Come play bridge in Seán Óg’s Kilmuckridge Bridge Club, Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge, Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. No partner needed as we operate a joker system. President’s prize competition will be held on Thursday, April 25, Names required. AGM and president’s lunch on Thursday, May 2, numbers needed for catering. ** We also play on Monday nights at 7 p.m. Partner required.
Results for Monday, April 8, first: Noel O’Brien and Podge Ussher. Results for Thursday, April 11, first: Nora and John Clarkin. Second: Bruce Walker and Mary Brennan.
SOCIAL WALKING/ RUNNING GROUP
An open social walking/running group has commenced in Kilmuckridge. Meeting will take place at new time of 8 p.m. each Monday to Friday evening starting at St Joseph’s NS for anyone who wishes to take part. Anyone interested can join the informational WhatsApp Group by contacting Yvonne O’Sullivan at 087 9555282 or otherwise simply turn up any evening that suits and join in. At least two members of the group will definitely be out each of the nights except for nights where a Red Warning has been issued for the area. This is a casual group set up to encourage people to get out and about with others in the community for some gentle exercise at a pace that suits each individual. Looking forward to meeting any new joiners.
SENIOR ALERT SCHEME
Funding of personal alarm and pendant available for one year by registering for the scheme with Kilmuckridge Community and Family Resource Centre. Contact 053 9130393.
COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS.
Do you know your Eircode? New members always welcome at the Oulart The Ballagh Community First Responders. Contact 087 7780749/087 7675690 or find us on Facebook @Oulart-The Ballagh CFR Unit.
LITTLE ACORNS AFTERSCHOOL
Now taking bookings for the afterschool club which will operate till 5.30 p.m. Pick up from St Joseph’s Primary school at 1.40 p.m. and 2.40 p.m. by our childcare team. Subvention schemes available. Contact 053 9130393.
MEN’S SHED
The Kilmuckridge Men’s Shed is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30 till 4 p.m. Call in any time during these hours have a coffee meet everyone and see some of the projects the group have made. For more information phone 053 9130393. Everyone welcome all age groups.
MEALS ON WHEELS
If you can spare an hour or two of your time to deliver meals once a month, please contact us at 053 9130393. The areas we deliver to Ballygarrett, Monamolin, Kilmuckridge, Blackwater and the Ballagh.
NOTES
Notes should reach us by 5 p.m. on Thursdays for publication in following week’s Guardian. By email kilmuckridgecentre@eircom.net or call to the Information Office beside the school. Phone 053 9130393.
BUFFERS ALLEY
Our underage nursery re-commences on Saturday, April 26, at 10.am in Buffers Alley for boys and girls (4-6 years) swings into action. Contact Séamus Kavanagh on (086 8511036) for more details. Everyone welcome to come along for a morning of fun.
Underage hurl donation. Coiste na nÓg would be very grateful if any unused underage hurls could be donated back to the club (in particular for the younger age groups – e.g. u5/ under-six/under-seven). Hurls may be donated at u5/under-seven trainings on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m., given to any mentors at any underage level or by contacting the coaching officer Séamus Kavanagh (086 8511036).
U5 and under-seven Hurling and Football coaching has re-commenced and takes place on Saturdays at. 10 a.m. in Buffers Alley. Looking forward to welcoming everyone back and a special welcome to new families. For any additional information, contact Len Hall. Now that the dark, wet and cold days are disappearing, our Nursery coaches are also busy preparing to get the ball rolling again. Saturday, April 27, is a date to mark on the calendar when our Nursery for boys and girls (4-6 years) swings into action.
Club monthly draw – on Thursday, April 25, at 10 p.m. in the clubhouse.
Club Clean Up - The club is organising a ‘summer clean-up’ with the indoor area scheduled for Thursday, April 25, at 11 a.m. and the outdoor area for the following Monday, April 29, at 7 p.m. This annual event ensures that the club grounds are looking good for all upcoming events and games. All welcome to come along and bring any equipment/ materials that would assist with this project.
Kellogg’s Cúl Camp in Buffers Alley July 8 to July 12. Register now at gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps book early to avoid disappointment.
MODEL COUNTY TICKETS
Buffers Alley/Wexford GAA Model Co tickets are due to be returned to the clubhouse on Thursday next, April 25, between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. This is a great opportunity for all families to win very attractive prizes including cars, vouchers, cash prizes, to name but a few – in total there are 50 prizes for each of the three monthly draws. Over the past number of years Buffers Alley members have been extremely lucky and were in the winners’ enclosure on many occasions. Tickets cost €50 for the three draws which will take place on May 1; May 29 and June 26. Tickets are available from club members or from the Co-Ordinator, Michael Sinnott (Kilmuckridge). This draw is beneficial to our area as a high percentage of sales are retained by our club.
Clonroche Poulpeasty CLONROCHE DEVELOPMENT SPLIT-THE-POT
The winner of this week’s splitthe-pot drawn in the Cloch Ban was Mary Tobin, Clonroche. The pot was €238 All proceeds help with the maintenance and development of the village. We appreciate very much the people who support us.
CLOUGHBAWN GAA
Gorey Guardian under-15 Football R1 Sth OLI/St Fintan’s 6-9 6-4 Cloughbawn New Ross Standard under-13 Hurling Div Askamore (Hurling) 3-10 1-8 Cloughbawn Round one the Courtyard Ferns Intermediate Hurling Championship Askamore (Hurling) 0-12 0-24
Cloughbawn Fixtures: Round one Enniscorthy Guardian under-15 Hurling R1 Sth on April 25 at 7 p.m. at Castleboro; Cloughbawn v Rathgarogue-Cushinstown Round three All-County Football League Division 3 Group Stage on April 27 at 7 p.m in Cushinstown; Rathgarogue-Cushinstown v Cloughbawn Round two New Ross Standard under-13 Hurling Division 3 at 7.15 p.m. in Castleboro; Cloughbawn v St Brigid’s Blackwater lotto Results There was no winner of the jackpot, Jackie Wickham Rathturtin, matched three numbers, Numbers drawn were 3, 10, 20 and 23, Next draw in Aughyvoir on Saturday, April 27, On Purple lotto rota are on duty: M Codd, L Doran, M Boland and S Flood.
Caim SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of John Joe Buckley, formerly Ballyhyland and Canada, whose death took place last Thursday in Canada. RIP.
ADORATION
Adoration takes place in Caim Church on Mondays. All are welcome to participate.
MASSES
Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. and Wednesday morning Mass at 9.30 a.m.
DUFFRY LOTTO
Séamus Doyle and Oscar Dunphy were the match three winners last week. The numbers drawn were 5, 11. 24 28. The jackpot is now €3,000. The next draw will take place in Rackard’s on Tuesday, April 23, at 9.30 p.m. Club and county draw tickets are now on sale from club members.
CROCHET CLASSES
Crochet Classes are held on Wednesday nights commencing at 7.30 p.m. For further information contact 087 7868759.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Martin Foley, formerly Monglass, Caim, whose death occurred last week. R. I. P.
SCHOOL EASTER DRAW
Many thanks to everyone who donated prizes, bought or sold lines for Caim NS Easter Raffle. The draw was held in the school with the children on Friday, April 12, and the following were the lucky winners. 1. Kiltrea Pottery bowl and €150 cash – Larisa Barnes (Seller Kenny and Alicia Barnes); 2. Large beauty hamper and €100 cash – Millie O’Gorman (Seller Millie and Sarah O’Gorman); 3. Dinner for two in Ferrycarrig Hotel, handmade timber clock and Secret Valley Wildlife Park family pass – Jack Quirke (Seller Nikita and Rhys Creane); 4. Dinner for two in Riverside Park Hotel, €50 Lidl Voucher and Irish National Heritage Park family pass – Garry Doyle (Seller Ruth Doyle); 5. Sunday lunch for two in Monart Destination Spa, €50 Dunnes Stores voucher and beauty gift set – Mate Bodo (Seller Szofia Dudas); 6. Handmade timber pot stand, €50 J Rackard Voucher and Easter Egg – Isobel Kavanagh (Seller John Kavanagh); 7. Leisure Max bowling and food voucher, €30 Coolaught Gardens voucher and hamper – Karen Cooper (Seller Charlie and Jack Cooper); 8. Salon Diva voucher, large beanie boo Teddy and €20 Cotton Tree Café voucher – Laura Kelly (Seller Amy Kelly); 9. Book hamper, €30 Shells Brow and Beauty Barn voucher and €20 Waterfront Pool and Leisure Centre voucher – Garry Earle (Seller Lauren Earle); 10. Hamper, €20 Eye Trio voucher Kelly’s Pharmacy and €25 Kilcannon Garden Centre Voucher – Brian Binions (Seller Nikhita and Rhys Creane); 11. €50 General Office and School Supplies voucher and beauty gift set – Derek Doyle (Seller Sam Doyle); 12. Lunch for two in Holy Grail and schoolbag – Brandon Buckley (Seller Nathan and Brandon Buckley); 13. €25 Pettitt’s SuperValu voucher and Easter Egg – Faye Boland (Seller Grace and Eve Boland); 14. €25 J’adore voucher and Easter Egg – Patricia Moore (Seller Sam Doyle); 15. €25 Stafford Butchers voucher and Easter Egg – Lauren and Callum Doyle (Seller Sofia Doyle); 16. €20 Beechdale Garden Centre voucher and Easter Egg – Sharon Kiely (Seller Dominique O’Neill); 17. Villa scarf and Easter Egg – Stephen Deasy (Seller Dominique O’Neill); 18. Modern Fashions gift and Easter Egg – Cora Larkin (Seller Brennan and Riordan O’Neill); 19. Easter Egg and bottle of wine – John Kavanagh (Seller John Kavanagh); 20. Easter Egg and bottle of wine – Eabha Roche (Seller Naoise Roche).
Blackwater GORTA COLLECTION THANKS
The recent church gate collection for Gorta Self Help Africa in Blackwater and Ballyvalloo Churches realised a sum of €305.48 for this deserving cause. Many thanks to all.
BLACKWATER GAA
Fixtures for the week; Thursday under-15 hurling championship v Monageer-Boolavogue, Sunday All County Football League v Glynn-Barntown at 3 p.m. in Kilurin.
Well done to intermediate hurlers on their recent victory in the championship against Adamstown winning 1-11 to 0-10. Tomás Murphy got the second half goal. Team: Team. One. Peter O’Brien. Two. Feidhlim Roche (c). Three. Eoin O’Neill. Four. Kevin O’Brien. Five. Richard Blake (0-1). Six. Darren Byrne. Seven. Ben Redmond. Eight. Diarmuid Murphy nine. Mick Lillis 10. Seanie Purcell (0-1). 11. Paul O’Leary. 12.Shane O’Leary (0-1) 13. Conor Sutton
14. Dean Wright (0-7, 0-6 frees)
15. Tomas Murphy (1-1). Kevin Corrigan (0-1) for Seanie Purcell, Aaron Culleton for Ben Redmond.
The junior b hurlers defeated Faythe Harriers in the first round of the championship.
The under-15 footballers defeated Craanford and while the under-13 footballers Buffers Alley. The under-13 hurlers defeated Davidstown-Courtnacuddy also so great start to the year for our underage teams.
This week 25 years ago, the men’s hurling team were down to play Oulart-The Ballagh second team in Ballymurn in the first round of junior hurling championship.