Kilmuckridge
SVP CHRISTMAS APPEAL
St Vincent de Paul will take up the annual Christmas Appeal collection at all Masses on the weekend of December 9 10th 2017. St Vincent de Paul thank you for your generous support in the past and look forward to your continued support in the future.
All money collected will be used to relieve financial stress for families locally. St Vincent de Paul is available to assist families who maybe experiencing particular financial distress especially in terms of basic necessities. Help is available by contacting us on our confidential helpline: 085 1159495.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Colm O’Callaghan Barntown and Douglas Cork, who died recently. Beloved husband of Majella, father of Fionn and Donncha, son of Seán and the late Josephine, brother of Brian and Cian, mother-in-law Kathleen, brothers-in-law, sistersin-law, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Sympathy is also extended to the family of the late John Hayden, Cosher Kilmuckridge, who died recently. Predeceased by his parents John and Bridget, brothers Jim and Lar and sisters Bridie and Kathleen. Sadly missed by his brother Martin, sisters Molly, Peg, Liz, Nancy and Joan, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews and nieces. RIP Sympathy is also extended to the family of the late Rita Geraghty Ruanmore Kilmuckridge and formerly of Donaghmede Dublin. Sadly missed by her husband Pat, sons Patrick, Ciaran and Dermot, daughters Ingrid and Rita, brothers Frank, Seán and Ray, sisters Betty and Irene, grandchildren, great grandchild, in laws, nephews and nieces. RIP Christmas Coffee.
Kilmuckridge Family Resource Centre are having their Christmas coffee morning on Friday, December 15, 10 a.m. midday. Admission €3. Door prizes. Raffle prizes. There will be a special guest arriving with gifts for all. Everyone welcome. For more information phone 053 9130393.
BRIDGE
Come play bridge at Seán Óg’s Bridge Club, Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge every Thursday morning from 10 a.m. New members welcome. No partner required. We have joker system in operation. Results for Thursday, November 16 - First: Maria Sheridan and Kathleen McDonnell. Second: Iris McMenamin and Laura Grimes.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
Kilmuckridge Family Resource Centre are holding a clothes collection on next Monday, December 11. Please drop off bags before 9.30 a.m. Bags can also be dropped before the 11th during opening hours 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Monday Friday. Any Re-wearable clothes, paired shoes, belts, handbags, curtains, towels, bed linen, soft toys are accepted. For more information phone 053 9130393.
CHARITY BINGO
Bingo is played every Thursday in the Crosses Kilmuckridge at 8 p.m. Next Bingo is Thursday, November 30 – jackpot €380. Proceeds to St Mary’s Church Kilmuckridge.
SONGS OF KILMUCKRIDGE
The Kilmuckridge Song Project will present a Book Launch and performance of local traditional songs in Joe and Bridie Hammel’s, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 10.
The song book entitled ‘Songs of Kilmuckridge (and beyond...)’ will be officially launched while local songs will be performed by a variety of singers including: John Furlong, Maeve Townsend, Senan Lillis, Paul Tobin, Mick Doyle, Rachel Ní Fhaoláin, Éire Ní Fhaoláin, Aileen Lambert and Colm Brennan. Admission is free, all are welcome and refreshments will be served.
The song book, which has been compiled as a result of the work undertaken by project participants, features 20 songs from songs of local place and local heroes to comedy songs. The book features new songs such as ‘The Ton Team’ recently written by John Furlong about the famous tug o’ war team from Kilmuckridge and a number of others which were in existence as poems but have now been matched with airs to create songs; Henry Dunphy’s Mill, The Hills of Christnasthow, The Harbour and Paddy Big John. The songbook will be officially launched by Cllr Mary Farrell.
The Kilmuckridge Song Project was devised and coordinated by traditional singer Aileen Lambert and supported by Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns and Wexford County Council via the Artist-in-the-Community Scheme. For further information please see the Kilmuckridge Song Project on Facebook, contact the Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns or Aileen at 087 7552593 aileenlambert@ gmail.com.
LOCAL TRANSPORT
Local Link Wexford provides a bus service from Kilmuckridge to Gorey on Wednesdays at 9.40 a.m. and Saturdays at 12.40 p.m. Door to door service may be available if required Please contact us at 053 9196276 or wexford@locallink.ie for full details of these and all our services.
BUFFERS ALLEY GAA
Tony Doran Book Signing – Tony Doran will be in attendance in Buffers Alley on Friday night, December 8, to sign copies of his recently launched autobiography, in conjunction with a club Coffee Evening. Looking forward to good support on the night, with tickets currently in circulation, costing €5.
Adult Club AGM – The adult club’s annual general meeting will take place on Saturday, December 9, at 7.45 p.m. in the clubhouse, all welcome. If you haven’t received an email copy of the AGM notice and nomination forms, please contact the secretary, Gavin O’Donovan at 086 8239037 or alternatively email secretary.buffersalley.wexford@gaa.ie Nominations must be returned by email to the secretary on or before Sunday, December 3.
Club Development Draw – The November Club Development Draw will take place in the clubhouse on Thursday night next 30th at 10 p.m. As we approach the end of year and AGM, it would be appreciated if everyone could bring their accounts up to date. Good Luck to all in draw.
Fundraising/Social Events – The club is hosting a number of fundraising/social events in the coming weeks. The annual Poker Classic will take place on Wednesday, December 27, in the clubhouse with more details in the coming weeks. The golf classic will take place on Friday, December 29, please book your time with Murt Managan. Tony Doran will once again host his GAA Quiz in the clubhouse on Thursday, January 18.
LINE DANCING
Line Dancing continues in Upton Court (Seán Óg’s) every Monday night new time 7.30 p.m.
CALENDAR
The annual Tidy Towns Calendar is on sale in shops and Cafés in the village. The calendar features photo competition entries from the exhibition held during Easter in the KMH All proceeds from the sale of the calendar will go towards Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns, who will endeavour to keep our village beautiful.
PARENT/BABY/TODDLER
Kilmuckridge Parent, baby and toddler group meets on Tuesday morning 10 a.m. 12.30 p.m. at St Joseph’s National School in the first pre-fab beside the black gate. Hope to see you all for coffee and chats its €3 per family.