Bunclody Beat
OPERATION TRANSFORMATION
On Sunday, March 1, at 3 p.m. Clohamon Operation Transformation will host a fun 5k walk/jog/run for all ages. The starting point is Slaney Foods and there will be free parking.
There will be a collection on the day with all proceeds going to Bunclody Home Care Cancer. Everybody welcome.
ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
The Bunclody St Patrick’s Day parade will take place on Tuesday, March 17. Those wishing to enter floats and or marching groups should contact Barbara-Anne Murphy at 087 6736966 or bambunclody@gmail.com. The parade will set off from Carrickduff at 10.45 a.m. and will pause for blessing of Shamrock at the Reviewing Stand, Market Square at 11 a.m. All are welcome to participate or come along and enjoy the day. Entertainment is by Liam Sharkey. No live animals permitted in the parade.
BUNCLODY LIBRARY
Thursday, February 27, at 7 p.m. – The mapping section (GIS) of Wexford County Council will be demonstrating some of our mapping applications. If you are interested in Maps and Data don’t miss this free event. Booking essential.
Saturday, February 29 – Library open day.
Toddler/Preschool Story Time Stories, songs, rhymes and art and craft for under-5s. Join us for a lively morning of fun and chat: Friday mornings at 11 a.m.
Bunclody Knitting Club Wednesday mornings at 10.30 a.m., places limited, booking essential.
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.
Radon Monitors Available to Borrow.
County Wexford Library Service has launched a new project, in collaboration with the EPA, to Borrow a digital radon monitor from your library. Bunclody and County Wexford is the first location for this in Ireland.
The digital radon monitors can be borrowed from the library, as you borrow a book. You borrow for three weeks and return. In that three weeks you can see by the reading, if your house is radon free or what levels are being recorded. And of course the EPA can be very easily contacted if people have queries or concerns from what they are learning. There is a 24-hour help line where immediate queries can be dealt with, more complex queries aim to be followed up in the working day by the EPA.
There will be 20 monitors for loan in Bunclody Library. Please contact the library for details.
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.
BUNCLODY VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
The next Bunclody Vocational School split-the-pot draw will take place on Thursday, February 27, Envelopes available in Bunclody Credit Union, Bunclody VC, Eurospar, Ken Rothwell, O’Reilly’s SuperValu and Steemers Newsagents.
Save the date: The parents’ association will hold a fashion show on Friday, May 8, in Bunclody Golf Club. More details in the coming weeks.
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 2 p.m. to 4 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.
CHURCH OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY CHOIR
Bunclody Church Choir is seeking new members both male and female. If you can sing, play an instrument or are interested in any way, please contact the parish office 053 9376190, or Eileen 087 2933545. All are welcome to join. Choir practice every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity.
CARLOW FARMERS HUNT POINT TO POINT
The Carlow Farmers Hunt annual Point to Point will be run on March 1 in Borris House, Borris. First Race is at midday. There will be prizes for most appropriately dressed lady and gentleman with prizes from Detail Menswear Carlow and Savana Boutique, Carlow. It promises to be a great family fun day. For further details contact Liz Doran 086 1992457.
BRIDGE
Bunclody Bridge Club meets in Redmond’s on Wednesday evenings at 7.30 p.m.
BUNCLODY BUSINESS
All businesses from the wider Bunclody area and the hinterland are encouraged to put themselves on this website to have a digital platform and enable customers and clients to find them to do business. Log on to Bunclody.Business.com to put up your details, logo and photos. The 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. For information go to bunclodybusiness.com or email info@bunclodybusiness.com or call Barbara-Anne Murphy 087 6736966.
BALLYROEBUCK RAMBLING HOUSE
Ballyroebuck Rambling House session will take place on Saturday, February 29, at 7.30 p.m. It will be a great night of music, song and stories and refreshments will be served. There will also be a raffle on the night.
The sessions take place on the last Saturday of each month and everyone in the community is welcome to attend.
WHIST
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 has organised March meetings as follows.
Mongay March 2: Sundara Salf Care’ with Bernadette Murphy.
Monday, March 9: Modern Technology’ with FCJ Students.
Monday March16th: An Irish Traditional Morning.
Monday, March 23: Positive Thinking and Music’ with Jackie Byrne.
Monday, March 30: Beauty Tips with Dol from Doll’s Beauty Clinic.
The Monday Club meets on Mondays in Bunclody Day Care Centre. 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.