Blackwater

LAUNCH OF ‘BY LAND AND SEA’

The official launch of the songbook and double CD ‘By Land and Sea – Songs from Blackwater and Beyond’ will take place in the Blackwater Lodge Hotel on Sunday, December 1, at 5 p.m.

A singing session will follow which will feature many of the singers, songs and recitations involved in the project, all of which relate to the Blackwater area and its surrounds. The session will be hosted by traditional singer Aileen Lambert, who facilitated the project with professionalism and expertise.

Michéal Marrinan, traditional singer and songwriter from Dungarvan, will officially launch the songbook and double CD which is the culmination of 12 months work by a community of singers, historians and song enthusiasts from the Blackwater area and surronds.

Thanks to all involved especially the Wayside Players Drama Group and County Wexford Arts Department for their support. Performers involved in the project are as follows: Eddie Black, Christine Black, John Breen, Colm Brennan, John Byrne, Kathleen Byrne, Denis Carroll, Jim Connor, Hughie Doyle, Mick Doyle, John Furlong, Aileen Lambert, Pat Leacy, Senan Lillis, Grace Murphy, Matty Murphy, Joan Nolan, Paddy Scully, Paul

Tobin, Deirdre Tobin, Maeve Townsend, Damien Walsh, Kevin Waters, Bridgie Whelan and Mary Jay Whelan. Rita Carroll is to be thanked for her research and Anne McLoughlin for transcribing the many songs included in the project. Big thanks to all for their interest and commitment.

For further information follow the Blackwater Song Project on Facebook, or contact Aileen at 087 7552593 or email aileenlambert@gmail.com.

SCOIL NAOMH BRÍDE

We are appealing for photos of official opening of school 50 years ago. If we could borrow, we will take special care of them, scan and return to you.

Also, any photos pertaining to the old schools in Ballyvaldon, Killahard and Blackwater. Please drop photos into school or contact us on 053-9127314.

TIDY TOWN AGM

The Blackwater Tidy Town AGM will take place on Monday, December 2, at 7 p.m. in the Blackwater Lodge.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

The Active Retirement AGM is on Tuesday, December 10, at 2.30 p.m. in the Lodge, election of officers, refreshments and music. All members are encouraged to attend.

The Christmas dinner is in the Lodge on Saturday, December 14; cost of meal (four course) €20. Please bring a spot prize to value of €5. Those interested in attending, please contact Kate on{087} 2840457 before December 4 please.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING BUS

Why not get all your Christmas shopping done under one roof in one day, and beat the December crowds and leave the car at home.

On Saturday, November 30, a bus will leave Blackwater at 8 a.m. and head to Oulart (for collection at 8.20 a.m.) and then head straight to Blanchardstown shopping centre where you can browse to your hearts content with over 180 shops including Smyths toys, Debenhams and

Marks and Spencers, plus many many more shops.

The bus will arrive in Blanchardstown at 10 a.m approximately and leave at 5 p.m, leaving loads of time to get your bits and pieces done. The cost of the bus is only €20 per person. For further details, call David at 087 9562978.

ANY NEWS?

Would everyone connected with groups, asssociation etc in the Blackwater Parish please consider putting up notifications in the local newspaper. We are one of the few parishes that dont keep everyone informed of events, results of draws, enrollments upcoming and important events.

All notices need to be sent via email to blackwaternotes@ gmail.com on the Thursday evening by 9 p.m. before publication every Tuesday or if email is not available please call Clare at 086 8386242. Many of our parishioners are not on social media or email and rely on the paper to keep them up todate.