Bunclody Beat
BUNCLODY CAMOGIE CLUB
Bunclody camogie club will be collecting again for a clothing collection at Half-Way-House/Bunclody GAA Club pitch on Tuesday, October 29, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, October 30, from 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Your support will be appreciated.
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED
Bunclody Day Care Services re looking for volunteer drivers to help out on a part time basis on Tuesdays and Thursdays (varied hours). If you can help please contact Maria Breen, Bunclody Day Care Services CLG, Ryland road, Bunclody or phone 053 9376552 on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
SPLIT-THE-POT
The next Bunclody Vocational School split-the-pot draw will take place on Thursday, November 7, Envelopes available in Bunclody Credit Union, Bunclody VC, Eurospar, Ken Rothwell, O’Reilly’s SuperValu and Steemers Newsagents. Thank you for your continued support.
BUNCLODY VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
A 5K walk in aid of the Autism Unit in Bunclody Vocational College will take place on Friday, October 25, This will commence at the school at 1.30 p.m., taking the Hospital Hill route, returning to the school where refreshments will be served. Sponsorship cards will be issued through the school and are also available from the school.
A used clothes collection takes place in the school on Monday, November 25, A great way to de-clutter.
Those donating five or more bags will be entered into a draw to win a €100 voucher for the Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford.
BUNCLODY STORYTELLING
Bunclody Story House meets in St Aidan’s Hall, Bunclody on Thursday, October 24, at 8 p.m. A great night’s entertainment is promised.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION FOR CANCER RESEARCH.
The annual church gate collection in aid of Cancer Research will take place on Saturday, November 2, and Sunday, November 3, in Bunclody and Kilmyshall Your support would be greatly appreciated.
TRACTOR RUN
There will be a Tractor Run in aid of the Hope Centre CLG, St Patrick’s Special School and Awareness Head to Toe on Sunday, October 27, setting off from Enniscorthy Mart at midday. Registration from 11 a.m. For information see awarenessheadtotoe.com or call 087 2569072. Entry fee €20. Refreshments available.
BUNCLODY MEN’S SHED
Bunclody Men’s Shed is now up and running in Maureen Moorhead’s shop, Irish Street, Bunclody. Men’s Shed is open on Mondays from 10 a.m. to1 p.m. and Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. New members are very welcome. For further information please contact Peter Foley at 087 6631588 or Jonathan King at 089 4972664.
BUNCLODY LIBRARY
Coming up this month in Bunclody Library.
Thursday, October 24, at 7 p.m. Talk on Gambling, Addiction and his own story with Tony O’Reilly, Author of ‘ Tony 10’ Join Tony O’Reilly author of Tony 10: The astonishing story of the postman who gambled €10,000,000... and lost it all, who will talk about gambling, addiction and his own story. Booking essential at 053 9375466.
Thursday, October 31, 7 p.m. Interview Preparation with Alan Maher Continuing in our series of Work Matters events with business consultant Alan Maher of Maher Consulting, at this event Alan will be here to help and advise people in Interview preparation. Booking essential at 053 9375466.
Children’s Events In Bunclody Library: Saturday, October 19, from 2.15 p.m. to 3.15 p.m. Claymazing Sensory Art and Crafts Workshop with Helen Woods For Children Autistic Children Claymazing Workshops encourage children in developing their fine motor skills and improve hand-eye coordination. They also build self-confidence, and are lots of fun. Best of all, every child goes home with their very own creation. Booking essential at 053 9375466.
Children’s Book Festival 2019. Each October, in libraries throughout Wexford, young readers have the opportunity to meet some of the best writers, storytellers and illustrators working in Ireland today. We look forward to welcoming children, young people, schools and families to enjoy the events and activities on offer in Wexford, Enniscorthy, New Ross, Bunclody and Gorey Libraries.
wexfordcoco.ie/libraries/ more-library-services/childrenand-young-people/wexford-libraries-children’s-book-festival
Chroma, is an exciting group of artists, formed in 2018 in Carlow. They had an inaugural exhibition at the Carlow Fringe Arts Festival 2018 in the GB Shaw Room in Carlow Library. Their works span both traditional and contemporary approaches and include figurative and semi-abstract landscapes, seascapes and portraiture. They will be displaying pieces in Bunclody Library throughout October 2019.
Regular Adult Events: Bunclody Knitting Club.
Wednesday mornings at 10.30 a.m. All Welcome.
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.
NEW Online e-resources drop in clinic. Why not drop by with your smart phone, tablet or laptop and avail of our free clinic in how to use our online services which include ebooks, digital magazines, e-audiobooks and much more. Every second Tuesday at 11 a.m.
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.
WHIST
Winners at a recent whist drive in Bunclody were: First lady Peg Byrne second lady Ann Cowman third lady Eileen Furlong half time lady Peg McDonald and Mary McCarthy (tie) first gent Denny Hanlon and George Gilbert third gent Nellie Kelly half time gent Seán Murphy. Other winner Peggy McDonald and Una Kehoe. Whist takes place every Monday in St Mary’s Day Care Centre, Ryland Road, Bunclody. First deal – 8.45 p.m. New players always welcome.
THE MONDAY CLUB
The Monday Club meets on Mondays in Bunclody Day Care Centre. The October programme is as follows. Monday the 28th is a Bank Holiday. New members are always welcome Throughout the year there will be entertainment, information sharing, arts/crafts, guest speakers, bingo/ card playing.
This Club would suit 60+ age group. Entrance Fee: €4 which includes tea and a light lunch.
WEXFORD AND THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE.
Wexford and the War of Independence: who died, and why? a lecture with Professor Eunan O’Halpin will take place on Thursday, October 24, in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy at 7 p.m. The lecture will be followed by a public consultation on how the next phase of the National Decade of Commemorations Programme should be commemorated in County Wexford. This is a free event and all are welcome to attend.
Please confirm your attendance by contacting Enniscorthy Library at 053 9196730. Refreshments served.
BRIDGE
Bunclody Bridge Club meets on Wednesdays at 7.30 p.m. in Redmond’s, Main Street.
DEMENTIA AWARENESS EVENING
There will be a Dementia awareness Evening in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy on Monday, November 4, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The evening will be of interest to someone who may be caring for a person with dementia, or may just have an interest in knowing more about dementia. Guest speakers will include Dr Eithne Harkin, Wexford General Hospital Memory Clinic and Susan Eccleston, Family Carers Ireland.
ARE YOU TROUBLED BY SOMEONE’S DRINKING?
Is a friend or family member’s drinking causing you to worry and become anxious? If so, Al-Anon Family Group can offer understanding and support to families and friends of problem drinkers. These meetings offer confidentiality and are free of charge. Meetings are held weekly where all are welcome.
Carlow Meetings take place in St Catherine’s Community Service Centre, St Joseph’s Road – Monday at 8 p.m. and in Askea Parish Centre, O’Brien Road, Askea – Thursday at 8 p.m. Telephone 01 8732699 for further information or see al-anon.ie.
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.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT VACANCIES
Mount Leinster Community Employment CLG has vacancies on their employment programme in Bunclody Day Care for Day Care Assistants and Day Care Assistant/Driver – Job Reference number CES 2123841 and Caretaker – Kilmyshall Parish – Job Reference – CES 2124356. Positions are open to people aged 21 years upwards and in receipt of DEASP payment. To apply please contact DEAS.P Bridgepoint, Enniscorthy 053 9239300.
BUNCLODY BUSINESS WEBSITE
Bunclody Businesses are invited to go to bunclodybusiness.com to get their business details onto a new business to business website for the Bunclody district. This is a free service offered to businesses in the Bunclody area.
The aim of Bunclody Business is to build a sense of community around businesses in Bunclody, encourage B2B networking, and share news and updates on what’s happening in our town and district. The new website will feature a listing for every business, activity and community group in the area. The site will also be regularly updated with news and updates on what’s happening in the town.
We would like to invite you to complete your free listing on Bunclody Business. Log on to bunclodybusiness. com to complete your online listing. You can include a description of your business as well as a link to your website and social media so it’s a great way of promoting your business for free. You will also be able to share news about your business, products, services or activities by directly uploading them to the site.
For information go to bunclodybusiness.com or email info@bunclodybusiness.com.