Kilmuckridge

MUSIC CLASSES

Kilmuckridge Monamolin Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Branch will resume classes in Monamolin Community Centre on Monday, September 11, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuition will be given on a variety of instruments: tin whistle, flute, piano accordion, button accordion, key board and fiddle. Group and individual lessons available. For further information ring Nuala at 087 9886304 or Joan at 087 2275303. New pupils very welcome.

COTS TRAINING

Kilmuckridge COTS (Career Opportunities Training Scheme) is a WWETB (formerly Fás) training centre located in Kilmuckridge and is aimed at people in receipt of a social welfare payment between the ages of 18 and 35. We are offering the opportunity to complete a Level five in Retail Practice with additional subjects: payroll, and book keeping. This is a fulltime course scheduled to commence in September 2017. To register your interest, please contact us at 053 9130393 email cotscheme@hotmail.com.

Application forms available online at cotstraining.ie or call in for a chat the Resource Centre, Kilmuckridge. Our opening evening is Tuesday, September 12, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Cosher Centre beside the KMH.

TIDY TOWNS

Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns are delighted to announce a new project facilitated by traditional singer Aileen Lambert which will focus on exploring local songs and unaccompanied traditional singing.

The Kilmuckridge area is rich in local ballads which will be researched and performed and part of the project. These include songs of the sea such as the Tinneabearna Fisherman and songs about local people such as world champion weight thrower John Mangan.

Participants will also be encouraged to develop their song repertoire with Aileen helping them to pick traditional songs which suit their style of singing and interest ballads, nonsense songs, humorous songs, love songs etc. Participants do not necessarily need to have lots of singing experience; as long as you have an interest in the project you are most welcome.

Think you might be interested? Aileen will present an introduction to the project on Wednesday, September 13, from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. in Joe and Bridie Hammel’s Lounge, Kilmuckridge. The project will begin the following week and run for six weeks. It is intended to produce a booklet and also to shoot videos featuring local songs and local singers as part of the project.

Do you know a local song? Aileen would particularly like to collect any local songs in the area. These may be old or newly composed songs, perhaps written in praise of a local person, place or event. As Aileen also has experience composing new airs she would also be interested in any recitations or verse written locally which could be adapted to become a song.

IRISH DANCING

Irish dancing classes resumed after summer holidays on Monday, September 4, in KMH Kilmuckridge from 5.30 till 6.30 beginners always welcome. For more details contact Deirdre at 087 6487684. Coffee morning.

Kilmuckridge Family Resource Centre are running a coffee morning on Friday, September 15, from 10 a.m. to midday in the Crosses. Tickets €3. There will be a door prize and a raffle.

LINE DANCING

Line Dancing will be held in Seán Ógs at 8 p.m. on Mondays from September 4.

WOMEN TOGETHER

Women Together resumes on Tuesday, September 12, at 2 p.m. in the KMH Kilmuckridge. New members welcome.

79 CLUB

Kilmuckridge 79 Club will meet on Thursday, September 14, at 7.30 p.m. in the Resource Centre. New members welcome.

FORÓIGE YOUTH CLUB

Young people and parents interested in getting involved in Kilmuckridge Foróige Youth Club are invited to an information evening on Wednesday, September 20, at 8 p.m. in the KMH. For further information contact Rosie O’Brien Foróige Regional Youth Officer at 086 2997677 or rosie. obrien@foroige.ie.

PARENT/BABY/TODDLER

Kilmuckridge Parent, baby and toddler group have returned on Tuesdays at St Joseph’s National School in the first pre-fab beside the black gate, at a new time of 10 a.m. till midday. Hope to see you all for coffee and chats, it’s €3 per family.

PILATES

Pilates improves physical strength, flexibility, posture and enhance mental awareness. Stabilize and strengthen your core. Class starts on Tuesday, September 12, 9.30 a.m. at the KMH, seven weeks costs €70. For booking and information contact Reiltin at 087 2399423. Suitable for beginners.

BOXFIT AND TONE

Boxfit and Tone Fitness training combines boxing and exercise with great fun. Class starts Wednesday, September 13, 7.15 p.m. KMH Kilmuckridge seven weeks €56. For bookings and information contact Reiltin at 087 2399423 Suitable for everyone who want to enjoy boxing without getting hit.

BRIDGE CLUB

Come play bridge every Thursday morning from 10 a.m. 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, August 31 – first: Kathleen McDonnell and Maria Sheridan; second: Mary-Pat and Anne Kelly. ORGAN RESTORATION RAFFLE

Raffle results: 1st prize Marcia Audrey, 3 Morriscastle Village, sponsored by Renault Ireland, B&B & Dinner in the Radisson Hotel Dublin and two tickets to the Late Late show. 2nd Prize: Brian Hammel, Morriscastle, sponsored by Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny, Mid-week break for two people in the Ormonde Hotel. 3rd prize: Kathleen O’Dowd, Ballinaclash, Oulart, sponsored by Hammels Centre, Kilmuckridge, Food Hamper value €150.

Many thanks to all who purchased tickets, the prize sponsors, the raffle ticket sellers, the Upton Court Hotel for hosting the draw. The Organ Restoration Committee wish to thank all the people who supported the organ restoration project with substantial financial donations.

CHARITY BINGO

Chrity bingo continues every Thursday in the Crosses Kilmuckridge at 8 p.m. Next Bingo is Friday, September 15. Jackpot €590.

CLOTHES COLLECTION

Kilmuckridge Family Resource Centre are having a clothes collection soon, if you have adult or children’s clothing, paired shoes, you can drop them to the centre during opening hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 053 9130393.

LOTTO

Winning numbers in the St Mary’s Church lotto in association with St Joseph’s Soccer Club for Monday, September 4: 8, 16, 23 and 26. There was no jackpot winner, congratulations to match three winners: Thomas Bunyan Kilmuckridge; Nancy Walsh c/o Michael Bunyan. Next jackpot €13,050, tickets €2 sold locally. Next draw on September 11 in Joe Hammel’s at 10 p.m.

BUFFERS ALLEY GAA

Club School Initiative – Buffers Alley GAA and camogie clubs cordially invite all parents of underage boys and girls and adult members of the club to the official launch of their Club School Initiative in the clubhouse on Thursday night next, September 14 at 8 p.m.

The club is very appreciative of both Court National school, Monamolin and St Joseph’s Primary School, Kilmuckridge, who are embracing this new initiative, kindly sponsored by AIRCONMECH.

They are delighted to announce that they will be sending in volunteers to both schools to further develop the work undertaken by the teachers and the Wexford GAA coaching team. It is planned that the Buffers Alley coaches will visit the schools in September/October and March/ June. We look forward to seeing you on the 14th, a great opportunity to hear more about this initiative.

All-Ireland Football Scratch Card Fundraiser – Buffers Alley have all-Ireland Football Final Lucky First Goal scratch tickets in circulation at the moment. The tickets cost €2 and are available from players and members of the club,

If you match the time of the first goal scored by either team, you will win €500. It is worth getting your hands on one of these tickets.

Club Development Draw – Congratulations to the winners of the August Club Development Draw: €400: Har Lee, Clasheen; €100: Murth Mangan, Kilmuckridge; €50 to the following: Matty and Mary Foley, Ballygurtin; Sinéad Kenny, Curratubbin; Billy McCreary, Littermór. Next draw on Thursday, August 28.