Kiltealy& Ballindaggin
For more information, contact Aileen at 087 2562953.
COMMUNITY CENTRE AGM
All members of the community are invited to the 2016 AGM of Askamore Community Centre on Monday, November 7, at 9 p.m.
SOCIAL DANCING
Social dancing continues every Tuesday with Eddie O’Hanlon in Askamore Activity Centre, 8.30 p.m. Learn to dance in comfortable, sociable surroundings – €5 nightly.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Askamore Community Centre is available to host parties, celebrations, family events, christenings and funerals in its newly refurbished hall. The kitchen is now centrally located off the main hall, making the provision of food to those attending events an easier process. The hall can accommodate approximately 150 people seated at a time.
Please be aware that this is a community kitchen and does not have the status of a commercial kitchen, hence there can be no hot food preparation in the new kitchen. If hot food is required, you are welcome to hire caterers to provide, once it is cooked off the premises. The community centre committee will ensure that the hall is ready for any event you book – tables, chairs, crockery and bar etc will be made available as requested.
Askamore Community Centre must be booked for all such events, and this may be done by ringing Margaret at 087 7628839 or Paddy at 087 2310688.
GAA CLUB LOTTO
There was no winner of the last draw. The numbers were 13, 14, 18 and 27. The next draw will take place on Tuesday, October 25, (Tonight) in Jordan’s Village Inn Clohamon the jackpot now stands at €13,300. Tickets can be purchased from any player/ committee member or from any of the following places Coleman’s Tombrack, Sinnotts Bunclody, Jordans Village Codds, and Jim Byrnes Carnew
GAA CLUB AGM
The Kilrush-Askamore GAA Club AGM will take place on Sunday, December 11, at 5 p.m. in the club house Ballyroebuck. Nomination and motions papers must be returned to John Foley Secretary before Sunday, November 27. If you have not received your nomination papers by now please contact John Foley.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Askamore native Edmund Kenny from Ballyconran who was part of the victorious Robert Emmets team who won the London Senior Hurling championship on Sunday, October 16. Former goalkeeper Kenny played at wing forward as the Emmets defeated St Gabriel’s on a score line of 2-13 to 1-12. They now await the Ulster winners in the all-Ireland quarter final.
The London-based Askamore man was net minder for Askamore on the winning minor team of 2003 and when the intermediate team reached the pinnacle in 2009. He is a true ambassador for Gaelic games. Amid his illustrious career he has played hurling in Manchester, Hurling and football in the Boston championship as well as lining out for Bondi Gaels Football team and Central Coast Hurling club in the New South Wales Championship.
SOCIAL
The October social will take place in Kltealy Community Hall this Friday, October 28. Music by Declan Augier, tea and refreshments served. Always an enjoyable night.
BLOOD BANK
There is a special appeal for blood donations as supplies are at a critically low level. The next local clinic will be in the Millrace Hotel, Bunclody, tomorrow evening Wednesday, October 26, from 4.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. There is an appeal to all healthy adults to make a special effort to attend, you could save a life.
TRACTOR RUN
There will be a tractor run in aid of the Ferns diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes invalid fund on Sunday next, October 30. Starting point Ballindaggin Community Hall at 11.30 a.m. For any further information contact 087 1131182.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Winner of Kiltealy NS splitthe-pot last week was Joe Aylward, Ballinlug, who won €220. Play split-the-pot every week envelopes available locally. Thank you for your continued support of Kiltealy NS
BOOK LAUNCH
‘Old Blackstairs Families’ which was launched in Killanne Hall recently is available at Sarah’s Kiosk, Abbey Centre, Enniscorthy. The book is great value at €10 and would make a lovely Christmas gift for anyone especially people living abroad.
Congratulations to Nicola Jordan, Ballindaggin, and Peter Nolan, Castledockrell, who were married in Ballindaggin Church on Saturday, October 15. The couple celebrated afterwards with family and friends in the Riverside Park Hotel. We wish Nicola and Peter ever happiness for the future.
KIDS’ HALLOWEEN PARTY
Halloween fancy dress party in Caim Community Centre on Monday next, October 31, from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. All your favourite Disney characters with spot prizes for great costumes. Admission €3 families €5.
LOTTO
The numbers drawn last week were 3, 17, 26 and 28. Seán Murphy, Shroughmore, was the only player to match three and he won €150. Sellers prizes; Paddy Foley, Joan Foley, Anthony Sinnott and James Howlin. The draw tonight (Tuesday. October 25) is in Rackard’s, Caim and the jackpot is €1,700
POKER CLASSIC
A reminder to all poker players of five card game, that the annual Duffry Rovers poker game will take place in Jordan’s Lounge, Ballindaggin, on Friday, November 11, at 9.30 p.m. As in previous years there is a prize fund of over €1,000. Tickets are €20 which includes food and door prizes. Tickets are available from any committee member or player. This year there is a special draw with a prize of a weekend hotel break for two and everyone who buys a ticket BEFORE the night will be entered into the draw.
1916 CENTENARY DVD
A DVD of the state commemorations ceremony held in Enniscorthy on Easter Monday, March 28, is now available at the Menicipal office Market Square, The Athenaeum and Enniscorthy Castle, cost €5.
Plans are well in place now for Kiltealy Voluntary Cardiac Response (KVCR) Christmas fair which will be held in Kiltealy Community Hall on Sunday, November 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is now a large number of stalls booked in for the fair with some beautiful crafts and food. Kids activities also. Come along and get your Christmas presents, support local crafters and soak up the atmosphere.
The organisers are seeking artists and gourmet artisan food producers. To register your interest for events and details contact kacurtis78@gmail.com before November 7. contacting the parents’ council at 087 1015175. All donations are greatly appreciated. A great night for all is anticipated with a drinks reception and live music by Elysium.
OPEN EVENING
The annual Coláiste an Átha Open Evening will take place in the school on Thursday, October 27, from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. All fifth and sixth class pupils and their parents/ guardians are especially welcome. Please come and take the time to meet some of the fantastic students who attend our school, to speak with our teachers and to view our beautiful school premises and buildings.
Please visit colaisteanatha.ie for further information. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. We look forward to meeting with you on the night.
NOTES
If you would anything included in the local notes contact Mai at 087 9726605 or email maicmooney@gmail.com. from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. All fifth and sixth class pupils and their parents/guardians are especially welcome. Please come and take the time to meet some of the fantastic students who attend our school, to speak with our teachers and to view our beautiful school premises and buildings.
Please visit our website colaisteanatha.ie for further information. Children must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian. We look forward to meeting with you on the night.
Line dancing will commence on Monday, November 7, in Seán Óg’s at 7.30. For more information, please contact Anne at 086 0829725 or Catherine 086 3868357.
Anne Hammel and Catherine O’Connor organisers of the coffee evening in the KMH on Friday, October 14, wish to thank everyone who bought tickets and who couldn’t attend. Everyone who donated door prizes, raffle prizes, and cakes etc. Everyone who helped in any way to make this fundraiser such a success.
We wish to assure everyone that the total money raised €1,410 will be brought to Belarus (Chernobyl) and spent helping old people and deprived children. Our registered charity number is 15 17426. If anyone is interested in finding out more about this charity or have any queries please contact Anne 086 0829725 or Catherine 086 3868357.
COFFEE EVENING
Circle of friends are hosting a coffee evening in the KMH Kilmuckridge on Friday, November 11, from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. in aid of Laura Lynn Ireland Children’s Hospice.
MID-TERM CAMP
Little Acorns will run a midterm camp from Tuesday, November 1, to Friday, November 4, from 10 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. for children aged 4-10 years. Cost is €5 per day to book please call 053 9130393 or call into the Kilmuckridge Family and Resource Centre.
Little Acorns Playschool is now enrolling for places in the Afterschool and offers very affordable childcare. For more information please contact 053 9130393.
PARENT AND TODDLER
Parent and toddler mornings have re-started and will take place every Thursday morning from 10 a.m. midday in the prefab in St Joseph’s National School Kilmuckridge. Cost is €3 per family. All our welcome to join. For further information 053 9130393.
WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE
An eight-week pre-Christmas weight loss challenge has started on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. There will be a weekly weigh in, nutrition and fitness talk. Book now by calling 087 2399423.
LOCAL LINK BUS
The Local Link Wexford bus from Kilmuckridge to Gorey, leaves Kilmuckridge at 9.40 a.m. arriving in Gorey at 10.25 a.m. Leaves Gorey 1 p.m. arriving in Kilmuckridge at 1.45 p.m. Fares: