Kilmuckridge
OULART TEXT ALERT
2017 Membership Renewal – Committee will be at Oulart Legion Hall, 8 p.m. Thursday, April 13, after Holy Night Ceremonies in St Patrick’s Chapel, to take payments – €10 please, or give your payment to any member before 13th. Your membership will cease in May if unpaid. We need your name, mobile phone number and Eircode with your payment. Any problems ring community phone 087 3316866.
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
The Easter Workshops start on Monday, April 10, to Thursday, April 13, and Tuesday, April 18, to Friday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. for ages 4-10 years, cost €5 per day (bring a packed lunch). Now taking bookings at 053 9130393.
BRIDGE CLUB
Come Play Bridge Every Thursday Morning From 10.am at Seán Óg’s Bridge Club, Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge, no partner needed – we have a joker system in operation. All Are Welcome.
Results from Thursday, March 30: 1st: June Coogan and Sadie Owens. 2nd: Mary-Pat Mullen and Anne Kelly.
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
On April 11, 18 and 25 we will hold a Health and Fitness month with Michelle a trained instructor who will help us to exercise and have a healthy eating plan through fun. This is also open to all women of a certain age.
BATTERY RECYCLING
Please drop off your old and used batteries, toner cartridges, postage stamps, and old mobile phones at the Photo shop, Kilmuckridge. All funds raised from used batteries go towards Laura Lynn, and monies raised from toners and phones go towards the Dogs’ Trust. This project is organized by Tidy Towns in conjunction with WEE.
BEECHBROOK PARK
Help clean-up the estate meet up on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. Clean up dates for 2017: May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9.
Please remember that in order for us all to live in a nice environment it is the responsibility of us all to help with the upkeep of the estate. As you will appreciate weed killer and petrol for the mower does not come free and we are looking for a voluntary contribution of €20 per household (you can pay €2 per month or any amount you can afford). Please take your contribution to Lesley at No. 53. Thank you to those who have already contributed.
TIDY TOWNS
Spring clean will be Sunday, April 23 at midday - please contact a member of Tidy Towns if you would like to help out.
North Wexford 2K clean - Tidy Towns will be entering Morriscastle Road, Tinteskin Close leading 2k out of the village, this competition runs for the month of April. Please see our Facebook page for further details.
PHOTO COMPETITION
Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns and the Photo Shop would like to announce details of the 2017 Photography Competition. Theme will be ‘Kilmuckridge Through Our Eyes’. Photographs should be set around Kilmuckridge and its townlands, including our local beaches, but the subject must be from or based in Kilmuckridge.
All photographs entered must be a minimum size of 7x5 inch, labelled and framed. All entries will be considered for use in the Tidy Towns 2018 Calendar. The entered photographs will be exhibited over the Easter weekend from Good Friday, April 14, to Easter Monday, April 17, in the KMH (times to be confirmed). You can vote for your favourite photograph at 50c per vote and you can vote as many times as you like. Winners will be announced on Easter Monday.
Cllr Mary Farrell will officially open the event. €3 entry will include teas / coffees, cake, music / entertainment and a raffle. Tickets for the coffee evening are on sale from the Photo Shop (087 9417456), Joe & Bridie Hammels Bar, and John Hearne (087 2254580) or any member of the tidy towns.
SHIPWRECKS EXHIBITION
The Photo Shop will also be holding an exhibition on ‘Shipwrecks off our coastline’ this very popular exhibit will also include ‘Photos from Kilmuckridge’s Past’ over the Easter Weekend. This exhibit showed great interest last year and no doubt will prove the same this year.
If anyone has any photos, letters or memorabilia etc. that they would like to be included in the exhibition please contact Mary at the Photo Shop at 087 9417456. Keep an eye on the Kilmuckridge Village Tidy Towns Facebook page and check in with Mary at the Photo Shop for further details.
BUFFERS ALLEY GAA
Super Féile Draw – Tickets are currently in circulation for the upcoming Féile fundraiser with attractive prizes to be won. First Prize: two tickets to the Late Late Show on Friday, April 21 (including dinner, overnight accommodation and post show reception in the Radisson Blue Hotel, Stillorgan). Second prize: 1-night B&B and breakfast in Brooklodge and dinner in the La Taverna Armento for two people. Third Prize: €100 voucher for the Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey. Tickets at €10 on sale from the parents of the under-14 boys and girls or contact Áine O’Meara 086 8363750. Draw on Sunday night, April 16, at 8 p.m. in clubhouse. Appreciation to Ger Hendrick of Renault Ireland, Brooklodge and Innovate for their generous sponsorship.
U6 Training – Now that the weather has improved and we are looking forward to the sunshine, training for under-6 boys will take place in Buffers Alley on Saturday mornings at 11 a.m. New families very welcome to join. Contact Ger Hendrick for details 086 8504751.
Cúl Camps – The annual GAA camps for boys and girls will take place in Buffers Alley from July 10 to July 14 – book now online at wexfordgaa.ie.
Model County Draw tickets– these are now available at €50 or in 3 instalments 2 x €20 and 1 x €10. The 1st prize each month will be a car with up to 45 other attractive prizes (including shopping vouchers; holiday vouchers, oil vouchers, etc.). Tickets from club members/players or Anthony Kelly on 086 4128256.
HOST FAMILIES
We are looking for caring host families for our Spanish students for July 2017. Students attend Gorey Community School all day every day and a bus will be provided every day from the centre of Kilmuckridge village. If you feel this is for you, ring 086 3140407 or email info@goreylanguagecentre.com.
MEN’S SHED
Why not drop in for a cuppa and a chat into the Men’s Shed Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shed is located beside St Mary’s Catholic Church. For further information, please contact 053 9130393.
PARENT/BABY/TODDLER
Kilmuckridge, parent, baby and Toddler Group meet on Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. at the indoor and outdoor play areas, located in St Joseph’s NS prefab. Cost is €3 per family which includes tea, coffee and snacks.
ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL
Enrolment of Junior Infants at St Joseph’s Primary School for September 2017 is ongoing. Application forms are available from the school office or by calling 053 9130144.