Ballyduff
ANNUAL BARBECUE
Ballyduff Development Group’s annual fundraising barbecue will take place on Saturday, September 16, in the Courtyard, Ferns; with music by Last Orders and some of our very talented Local Lip Syncers, who will be looking for your support on the night. Tickets are €10 and are on sale at the moment. Door prizes and a fun night guaranteed. All support is greatly appreciated.
LADIES’ CLUB
The Ladies’ Club meet again on Wednesday, September 13, following the summer break and will continue to meet on the second Wednesday of every month. We hope everyone had a lovely summer and look forward to seeing meeting up again. New members are always welcome.
DEVELOPMENT GROUP
We continue to meet from 7 p.m. on Monday evenings to work on this year’s projects and to tidy our village. Follow us on Facebook and on ballyduffvillage.com website. Thanks to everyone who continues to collect litter along our roads and we still to ask homeowners to clean the stretch of road 20 meters on both sides of your property as we continue to work to keep our roads litter-free for the North Wexford 2K Clean.
ST PIO MASS
The annual healing Mass at St Aidan’s Ferns will take place on Friday, September 22, at 7.30 p.m. Blessings with the relics of Saint Pio will be administered.
LOCAL NOTES
If you have anything you would like included in your local notes please contact 087 8274447 before 7 p.m. on Thursday evening.
SOCIAL DANCING
The next social in Marshalstown Community Centre takes place on Friday, September 15, with music by the mighty duo from Meath Done and Dusted. Doors open at 9.30 p.m. Dancing starts at 10 p.m. with tea at 11 p.m. Come along and meet some old friends, make some new friends and enjoy the music and dancing. Admission is €8 including tea, buns and currant bread.
JUNIOR CERT
Best of luck to all students from the parish, who will receive the results of their Junior Certificate during the coming week.
STORYTELLING
The next session of storytelling is in Castledockrell Hall on Thursday, September 21, at 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend storytelling so do come along and experience a lovely night’s entertainment. Refreshments served and a raffle held each night.
FCJ CLASS REUNION
FCJ Secondary School, Bunclody class of ‘77 is holding a reunion in the Riverside Park, Hotel, Enniscorthy on Saturday, November 18. It would be appreciated if family members and friends would pass on this information. Group co-ordinator is Clare Byrne Doyle (087 4151350).
FITNESS WITH ANDY
Marshalstown HIIT classes are starting back on Tuesday, September 12, in Marshalstown Community Centre at 8 p.m. €6 per person per class. Suitable for all fitness levels. To book your place, text Andy at 087 2675265.
Mass This Week: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Mass at 9.30 a.m.
Rest In Peace: Deepest sympathy to the Redmond family, Ballygalvert on the death of their parents both of whom were buried in Rathnure; Paddy, who was buried on August 30 and Ciss, who was buried after Mass in St Anne’s Church on September 7. May they Rest In Peace.
Rosary at Kiltealy grotto: next Saturday, September 16, at 3.30 p.m.
SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB
Senior Social Club starts back on Thursday the 14th, new members are very welcome. Come along for tea, chats and a lot of fun.
BINGO
Bingo is played every Tuesday night at 8.30 p.m. in Rathnure hall. Rathnure Bingo is active on Facebook, search ‘Rathnure Bingo’ and like our page. Thank you. The bingo jackpot on Tuesday the 12th is €4,300.
SCHOOL REUNION
We are organising a 25-year Rathnure National School reunion for anyone who started in 1984 or finished in 1992. The venue is of course Conrans on Friday, October 27, from 7.30 p.m. till closing. If you are interested in coming email mandyl1979@ gmail.com or text Amanda: 087 2465695. Looking forward to catching up with everyone.
GOLF CLASSIC
Many thanks to all those who supported the recent golf classic. The sun was shining and a great day was had by all. Particular thanks to the organising team for their hard work.
GAA CLUB LOTTO
The numbers drawn last Tuesday the fifth were 3, 11, 24 and 27. There was no jackpot winner. Seán Redmond, Newtown and Sandra and Edel, Ballywilliam were the two match-three winners who each won €100. The jackpot this week is €15,000 while the reserve jackpot now stands at €6,000.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Caim Community Employment Scheme has two job vacancies commencing on Monday, October 2. Locations: Poulpeasty and Cloughbawn. Job Titles: Environmental Worker. Duties: Mowing, strimming, litter control, light maintenance and general parish upkeep. Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are over 21 and in receipt of a social welfare payment for one year or more. To apply – Sinéad Flynn, CE Supervisor: 053 9256887 or 085 8815234.
MUSICAL THEATRE
Names are now being taken for Musical Theatre Class in Raheen Hall.
Covering all aspects of stage, drama, movement/dance and singing as well as lots of games and improvisation fun. Thursday evenings (starting September 14) at 5 p.m. to 5.45 p.m. for five- to eight-year-olds; 5.45 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. for nine- to 12-yearolds. Call 086 1073841 to register. Guitar, voice training and piano also available.