Clonroche/ Poulpeasty

BOOK LAUNCH

Damien Cullen will launch his book ‘Castleboro, The Lost Legacy’ on December 15 at 8.30 p.m. in the Cloch Ban. This books gives a historical insight to the Castleboro Estate from its foundations to its demise, and from the arrival of the Carew Family to their Departure. Packed full of local history and photos, it will make great reading.

SPLI THE POT

als along with our brilliant minor hurling champions who also won the under-18 football shield with the presentation being made by our senior hurling captain Alan Carton.

The night was very well attended with refreshments provided by Nancy and Co. Marie Asple provided an impressive slide show of all the age groups in action over the course of the season. Many thanks to all who helped make the night a success.

RATHNURE PANTO

Rathnure Pantomime Society present their 21st Christmas Panto ‘The Reddest of them All’ this December 11 at 6 p.m., December 18 at 5.30 p.m., December 29 at 6.30 p.m., December 12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 28 and 30 at 7.45 p.m. Call 087 0687801 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and 087 6954112 (6 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.) daily.

Get well wishes to all from the parish who are ill in hospitals, nursing homes, or at home at present.

IMPORTANT DATES

Wednesday, March 8: First Confessions in Castledockrell. Thursday, March 9: First Confessions in Marshalstown. Thursday, March 30: Confirmation in Castledockrell. Saturday, May 13: First Holy Communion in Marshalstown. Sunday, May 14: First Holy Communion in Castledockrell.

DECORATIONS COMPETITION

Congratulations to the children from Castledockrell National School who took part in the Christmas Decorations competition organised by Wexford County Council. The class winners were Shífra (Junior Infants), Nicole (Senior Infants), Emelia (first Class), Joe (second Class), Ava (third Class), Leah (fourth Class), Luke (5th Class) and Grace (sixth Class).

The winning entries are displayed in County Hall and will represent the school in County Final. Well done, everyone.

SCHOOL PROJECT

CE Groundsperson, Rathnure: Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 25 years of age or over and in receipt of an Irish Social Welfare payment for one-year or more. Please contact your local intreo office to apply or alternatively contact Rathnure Killanne Blackstairs CE Office: 053 9256650.

ST ANNE’S GAA