GOREY& DISTRICT NEWS ROUND-UP
Free course
WEXFORD Local Development is running a free course for young unemployed people aged 15 to 24 years in Co. Wexford.
The aim of the course is to help young people discover their strengths and skills, and help them to build their confidence and their CV. We only need four people to run a course in the local area. It is run over three sessions. So if you or anyone you know might be interested, contact Noreen Dake at 053 9155885 or ndake@wld.ie.
Orientation
GAELSCOIL Moshíológ Guaire will hold an orientation day on Friday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to midday, for all new junior infants registered to start in September. Children transferring from other gaelscoileanna will also be in attendance.
The pupils will see the classrooms and meet students and staff, and their parents will have an informal meet and greet in the school Halla, followed by a cup of tea courtesy of the Cumann na dTuismitheoirí (parents’ association). A limited number of spaces are still available for September. Contact the school at 053 9484028 to register your interest.
Byrne Perry
THE deadline for the Byrne Perry Summer School art and poetry competition is Saturday, June 18.
The competition is open to all primary and secondary schools in the Gorey district and hinterland. The theme is 1916. The maximum size is A3, in any medium, and all entries should be validated by a class teacher as the entrant’s own work.
Entries should be left in to Gorey Library. The prizegiving will take place on Thursday, June 23, in the library.
The Byrne Perry History and Heritage Festival runs from Friday, June 24, to Sunday, June 26. Follow the Byrne Perry History and Heritage Festival on Facebook.
Bumper quiz
THE Naomh Éanna Bumper table quiz takes place this Friday, June 17, at the Complex in Clonattin at 8.30 p.m. Entry is €10 per person. Come along for a great night’s entertainment.
Trip to the zoo
SPECIAL Olympics Club Gorey Area athletes and volunteers please note the following: For our trip to the zoo on Sunday, June 19, we will be leaving the Ashdown Park Hotel at 9.45 a.m. sharp. Wear your club tracksuit and yellow polo shirt, bring a packed lunch, sunscreen, and cap or raincoat as required. Looking forward to a fun day.
Ladies’ coffee
LADIES are invited to enjoy a community coffee morning in aid of Gorey Hospice on Thursday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to midday, at Gorey Christian Assembly, 19A Pearse Street, Gorey. Everyone welcome. For more information, call 086 1280148.
ICA coffee
GOREY ICA will hold a coffee morning on Friday, June 17, from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in the Loch gCarman Arms, Gorey. All welcome.
Craft fair
A CRAFT fair and vintage market will be held on Sunday, June 19, and Sunday, July 3, in the Orphan Girl, Ballymoney, Gorey, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free entry. Lots of parking. Call 086 3664145 for information.
Dine2Help
GOREY Cardiac First Responders are holding a Dine2Help day in Eco restaurant in Gorey, on Tuesday, June 14, from midday till late. The restaurant will donate half of its profits on the day to Gorey Cardiac First Responders who are raising funds to purchase a defibrillator pack that will be used when responding to cardiac emergencies in the area. All support welcome.
Bookfair
THE second annual Gorey Book and Coin Fair will be held in Christchurch Old School, Gorey, on Saturday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature booksellers from the South East offering a broad collection of both new and antiquarian books for sale.
Many of these collections are first editions and would range from the 18th century to date with a wide variety of interest from local and national history to topography, genealogy, military, biographical, also including some rare maps and ephemera.
Nightout
THE Peter ‘Mallet’ Byrne memorial night will take place on Friday, June 17, in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, with music by the Jarveys, and special guest Cathal Byrne as Elvis. MC is Dave Redmond of South East Radio. Doors open at 8 p.m. so come early to avoid disappointment. Donations can be made, if desired, to the Peter Byrne Memorial Fund in the Gorey branch of Permanent TSB or see Facebook.
History tour
THE next North Wexford Historical Society day tour will take place on Saturday, June 18. We will visit Woodstock Gardens near Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny; Jerpoint Abbey; and Kilkenny Castle. The cost will be €30, not including lunch or tea or coffee. The bus will leave from Gorey Civic Square at 8 a.m. To book, please contact Michael at 087 9866992. For insurance reasons, only those who are members of the society may travel on these tours.
Artisans
THE Market House Festival Summer Fair is looking for artisan crafts, jewellery and food stall holders to take part in the Market House Summer Fair on Main Street Gorey on Sunday, July 31, from midday to 5 p.m. The closing date for bookings is Thursday, June 30. If interested, apply by phoning the Gorey Chamber offices at 053 9484520 or emailing info@goreychamber.ie the payment is €50 per stall, but all stalls are subject to prior approval.
Library events
BLOOMSDAY: Join Derek Coyle, lecturer at St Patrick’s College, Carlow, for an animated discussion on the ‘The Citizen’ in ‘Ulysses’ in Gorey Library today, Tuesday, June 14, from 7.30 p.m.
READERS: Children are invited to meet Alan Nolan, illustrator and writer, for the launch of this year’s Summer Reading Programme in Gorey Library on Friday, June 17, at 3.30 p.m. Alan is the creator of the Binky and Zoink characters who land on earth in 2016.
POLISH STORIES: Polish legends story time events for children aged five to 10 years will be held in Gorey Library on Thursday, June 16, and 30, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Combined with art, drawing and conversation, children can speak and practice their Polish and English language skills.
CLAYMAZING: Children aged eight to 12 years are invited to the library for a Claymazing workshop on Saturday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to midday. Places must be pre-booked.
REFUGEE DAY: World Refuge Day is Monday, June 20. You are invited to Gorey Library at 2.30 p.m. for a film viewing.
EREADERS: eReaders next meet in the library on Tuesday, June 28, at 7.30 p.m. They will look at the work of Carole Shields, in particular her book ‘Unless ’. They will also read a translation, that may become a classic ,‘ My Brilliant Friend’ by the elusive Elena Ferrante.
BUSINESS ADVICE: The Business Advice Clinic returns to the library on Thursday, June 30, from 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get advice, information and support in growing your business from the Local Enterprise Office and Gorey Chamber of Commerce representatives. To book, contact Gorey Chamber at 053 9484520.
SHAKESPEARE: To mark Shakespeare 400, and let all local Shakespeare enthusiasts discuss the plays of the bard, you are invited to meet in Gorey Library on Thursday, June 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a viewing from the play ‘King Lear’ followed by a discussion. Arrangements will be made at this event for the following months.
STORIES: Toddler story time in Gorey library with Martina runs on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. with story, arts and crafts for pre-school aged children.
To learn more about any of these free events, or to book, contact Gorey Library at 053 9421481 or email goreylib@wexfordcoco.ie.
TV box set table quiz
Why not try your hand at a table quiz with a difference and test your knowledge of all your favourite TV series. This novel event will raise funds for Childline and will take place in Paddy Blues this Thursday, June 16 at 8 p.m.
Auditions
CARNEW Musical Society has announced that ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ will be its 50th production. It will play in St Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, in November, with director Michael Dunbar; musical director Lar Duffy; and choreographer Graham Finnerty. Auditions take place on Tuesday, June 14. To arrange a time for audition, email carnewmusicalsociety@gmail.com or phone 087 4114926.
Gorey ICA
GOREY ICA’s next meeting is on Tuesday, June 14, in the Loch gCarman Arms, Gorey, at 8 p.m. New members welcome.
Gorey Whist
THE results in last week’s Gorey Whist were as follows: Top: Georgina Power and Nellie Donegan. Ladies: one, Peg Kennedy; two, Alice Gibney; three, Peg McDonald; half-time, May Murphy. Gents: one, Colin Levingstone; two, Sean Murphy; Francis Sinnott; half-time, Betty Rose.
Conradh
CONRADH na Gaeilge Guaire’s conversation group meets in the Loch gCarman on Saturday mornings between 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. Fáilte roimh chách. All welcome.
Active Retired
GOREY Active Retirement Association’s autumn break will be to Youghal on August 29. The cost is €250 sharing and €310 single. Booking deposit is €50. Book on Fridays in the Loch gCarman. There will be a trip to the Gowran Races on Sunday, June 19. The cost is €50. A trip to the GPO museum and Pádraig Pearse Museum is on June 29. The cost is €25, including coach. The mystery trip is July 28. The cost is €45. Book in the Loch gCarman on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. New members always welcome. Join us for our coffee morning on Friday mornings in the Loch gCarman.
Play bridge
GOREY Summer Bridge will take place in Gorey Boxing Club every Wednesday between June 15 and August 31 at 7.30 p.m. sharp. It is €5 per person and all players are welcome.