Fethard-on-Sea
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ST LOUIS DAY CARE CENTRE
St Louis Day Care Centre are open behind closed doors and are delivering Meals on Wheels and assisting the elderly and vulnerable in our community in any way we can by way of prescription collections and deliveries, grocery shopping, advice and information.
We do not want anyone in our community to feel isolated or alone at this time. Please contact us at 051 389509 or email stlouisdaycarecentre@gmail.com.
HOOK TOURISM
Hook Tourism have closed both the Fethard and Duncannon offices till further notice due to COVID19. If anyone needs anything printed urgently then email info@hooktourism.com and we will endeavour to help.
PROGRESSIVE 45
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus issue the Sunday night Progressive 45 Card Game in Colclough Hall, Saltmills has been cancelled till further notice.
DR COX’S SURGERY
Dr Cox’s Surgery in Fethard is now closed to appointments. We will only see urgent cases. Please do not call to the surgery, phone if you need advice. Our phone lines have been inundated with phone calls so please be patient. We are doing prescriptions as normal and will send them to our local chemists. Your patience is appreciated at this difficult time.
ST MARY’S COMMUNITY HALL
The weekly bingo in St Mary’s Hall has been cancelled till further notice due to COVID 19. For other groups that have bookings in the hall that they believe will exceed 100 people in attendance, please get in touch with us if you require any further guidance.
LATE JIMMY FOLEY
The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) Foley, London and late of Fethard-on-Sea. Beloved husband of Patricia, and father of Julie (Wallin) and Stephen, brother of George, Ann and the late Lewis, Aiden and Brian, sadly missed by his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to Government and HSE advice regarding public gatherings a private family burial will take place following committal prayers in the New Cemetery Poulfur on Friday, March 27. Sympathy is extended to his family and friends, may he rest in peace.
FETHARD ST MOGUE’S GAA
All players both young and old are reminded that the GAA Complex in Ramstown is now out of bounds due to a directive from Croke Park regarding the cessation of all GAA activities till further notice due to COVID 19.
POULFUR PARISH OFFICE
The Poulfur/Templetown Parochial Office has moved to the priest’s house in Booley Hill where it is manned by the parish secretary, Geraldine Chapman on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9.30 to 12.30 each day. The office will be closed on Tuesday, Bank Holidays, weekends and annual leave.
To arrange christenings, weddings, anniversary Mass and with information for the parish newsletter you can call to the office in person or phone 051 262971 or email information for the newsletter to templetownparish@gmail.com.