FETHARDON-SEA
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LOCAL BUSINESSES REOPENING
With Covid restrictions being slowly lifted a number of new and existing business are opening their doors. A new café, Gralinn has opened in the main street while Dwyer’s hopes to open shortly. Neville’s Gastro Pub will also be re-opening on July 1 while Baginbun Lodge will reopen on July 2.
From June 29 the Hook Lighthouse, the Lightkeepers Café and the outdoor dining option the Seahorse will all open seven days per week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with last access to the grounds at 4 p.m. and dining closing at 5 p.m. All visitors must pre-book a free grounds access pass at hookheritage.ie.
ON THE HOOK MAGAZINE
This year’s edition of the On the Hook magazine is now on sale in Dillon’s shop, Fethard. Edited by Liam Ryan and his team of co-editors it is full of the usual mixture of interesting articles and photos. It is a must have item for anyone in the area. Make sure to get your copy before they are sold out.
FETHARD ST MOGUE’S GAA
It looks like the current Covid restriction will be soon be lifted and we will see activity back on the GAA pitches in the near future. Plans are in place for a much shortened adult championship which will see groups reduced to three team. It is also hoped that the ever popular Cúl Camps will return this year either in late July or early August.
VISIONS OF THE HOOK PENINSULA
Hot on the heels of his involvement in the On the Hook magazine local author, photographer and historian Liam Ryan has published 2020 Visions of the Hook Peninsula. Full of many colourful scenes from the Hook Peninsula the book is on sale in Dillon’s shop for €30.
IRISH EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE TOURISM
The Irish Experience adventure tourism based in the main street Fethard-on-Sea started a phased reopening over the Bank Holiday Weekend. They look forward to gradually seeing you all again over the summer months. For more information on Covid19 Reopening Procedures and Online Bookings view theirishexperience.com.
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.
FETHARD POST OFFICE
Please note the new opening hours for the post office in Fethard. Open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
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.
POULFUR PARISH OFFICE
The Poulfur/Templetown Parochial Office can be contacted by phone 051 262971 or email at templetownparish@gmail. com. Parishioners are reminded that due to Government and HSE advice there will be no regular Sunday or weekday Masses till further notice. Mass is available to view daily on Facebook courtesy of Pat Kent.