AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Ballycanew ENROLMEMT
Is your child starting junior infants in September 2018? Ballycanew National School invites parents to an enrolment/information evening in Ballycanew NS on Wednesday, February 7, at 7 p.m. Come along and see what the school has to offer for your child’s education.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to the January 27 winner, Tom Flynn, who won €226. Thanks for all your support.
Split-the-pot has given out €13,300 in prizes last year, 16 vouchers in exta draws for the month of December all of which were purchased within local businesses. Donations to local charities. €8,000 was invested into new lighting equipment including the purchase of our new 30ft Christmas tree which holds over 4,500 light. Over 220 children came to see Santa in our Grotto this year. Thank you all for your support.
ST PATRICK’S GAA LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot; winning numbers were 5, 14, 18 and 23; two matched three numbers each receive €100: Nancy Leacy, Purcell Family Camolin.
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
The Ballycanew Ballyoughter Development Association will hold their AGM on Tuesday, February 6, at 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall Ballycanew. We would encourage you all to attend as this is your chance to find out how the association operates and how the volunteers all get involved. A plea to you all is that we do need to recruit more people onto the committee from all areas in order that we can have a natural progression of committee members to provide the support and help to the Organisation.
At present the committee is made up of 13 members, and we encourage everyone to get involved that we can provide the vital facilities needed in the area thus creating a vibrant community for all.
NOTES CONTACT
Any items to be included in the local notes have to be sent to me by Thursday evening by 5 p.m. and not a Sunday. Please contact Ann at 087 7433684 or email annkehoe@yahoo.ie.
Ballygarrett BLOTTO DRAW
There was no jackpot winner in last week’s Ballygarrett Réalt na Mara GAA Club blotto draw. The numbers picked were 2, 7, 10 and 20. The €20 lucky-dip winners were Lisa, Marian and Seán O’Brien, Jorduff; Jaroslau Solar, c/o Ambrose Maloneys; Liz Casey; Kate Byrne, Cookstown; Barry Hughes. The five free tickets winner was Kate and Ellen O’Loughlin. This week’s jackpot rose to €14,500.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
The County Wexford Community Workshop in Enniscorthy will hold their annual churchgate collection on Saturday, February 10, and Sunday, February 11, in Ballygarrett. Please give generously.
BRIDGE CLUB
Come play bridge at Seán Óg’s Bridge Club, Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. New members welcome. No partner required. We have joker system in operation. Simultaneous Pairs taking place on Thursday, February 8, at 10 a.m.. Names needed before this day please.
Results for Thursday, February 1: First: Jo and Podge Ussher. Second: Mary-Pat and Anne Kelly. Any queries do not hesitate to contact 087 6318607.
LOCAL TRANSPORT
Local Link Wexford provides a bus service from Ballygarrett to Gorey on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and Saturdays at 1 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.
KILLENAGH WANDERERS FC
Lotto Tickets on sale each week from club and committee members at €2 each.
SVP HELPLINE
St Vincent de Paul is available to assist families who may be experiencing particular financial distress, especially in terms of basic necessities. Contact us on our confidential Help Line 085 1159495.
Courtown RÉALT NA MARA GAA
Blotto Draw – There was no jackpot winner in last week’s Ballygarrett Réalt na Mara GAA Club blotto draw. The numbers picked were 2, 7, 10 and 20. The €20 lucky-dip winners were Lisa, Marian and Seán O’Brien, Jorduff; Jaroslau Solar, c/o Ambrose Maloneys; Liz Casey; Kate Byrne, Cookstown; Barry Hughes. The five free tickets winner was Kate and Ellen O’Loughlin. This week’s jackpot rose to €14,500.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
The County Wexford Community Workshop in Enniscorthy will hold their annual churchgate collection on Saturday, February 10, and Sunday, February 11, in Riverchapel. Please give generously.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Activities in the Riverchapel Community Centre are as follows.
Irish Dance Classes: Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome. For further information regarding these classes give Deirdre a call at 087 6487684 who will provide you with further information.
Little Rascals are open from Monday to Friday each week from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Should you wish your child to join, please contact Brigid at 087 9048644 who will be happy to give you further information.
Ladies’ Club: This club is open on Monday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Should you wish to join this club who do different activities, please contact Monica at 086 3580122 who will provide you with further information. New members are most welcome.
Line Dancing: These classes take place every Tuesday evenings from 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Should you wish to learn Line dancing, please contact Geraldine at 086 3958667.
Tae Kwon Do: Every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. also in the evening from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Fridays 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. also in the evenings from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. For Further information, please contact Tom at 086 3862020.
Bible Club are returning on Tuesday afternoon from 4 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Please contact Matthew at 083 1270026 for further information.
The Self defence classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. and also on Wednesdays from 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Phone Dave at 087 6344710 for further information.
Arts and Crafts: These are held on Mondays at Riverchapel Community Centre, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. for younger children, and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. for fifth and sixth class children. All welcome. Contact Joanne on 087 3566344 for more.
Should you wish to know more about these classes, please contact Joanne at 087 3566344.
RESPONSE UNIT
These classes take place at the end of each month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Riverchapel Community Centre. These classes are very important to learn as you will learn how to save somebody life. To learn more about these classes why not phone Niamh at 087 6025147.
COI SERVICES
Service times for the Ardamine Group for the months of February and March are as follows.
Saturday, February 10: Clonevan 7.30 p.m. (Holy Communion).
Sunday, February 11 – The Sunday before Lent: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Kiltennel 10.15 a.m. (Holy Communion), Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. (Morning Prayer).
Sunday, February 18 – The First Sunday in Lent: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Holy Communion), Ardamine 10.15 a.m. (Holy Communion), Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. (Morning Prayer).
Sunday, February 25 – The Second Sunday in Lent: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Kilmuckridge 10.15 a.m. (Holy Communion), Clonevan 11.30 a.m. (Morning Prayer).
Sunday, March 4 – The Third Sunday in Lent: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Ardamine 10.15 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. (Holy Communion).
Saturday, March 10: Clonevan 7.30 p.m. (Evening Prayer).
Sunday, March 11 – The Fourth Sunday in Lent (Mothering Sunday): Monamolin 9 a.m. (Holy Communion), Kiltennel 10.15 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. (Morning Prayer).
Sunday, March 18 – The Fifth Sunday in Lent: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Ardamine 10.15 a.m. (Holy Communion), Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. (Holy Communion).
Sunday, March 25 – Palm Sunday: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Kilmuckridge 10.15 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Clonevan 11.30 a.m. (Holy Communion).
Kilmuckridge SPECIAL BINGO
A Special Bingo in aid of friends of Wexford Hospital MRI scanner will take place in the Crosses Kilmuckridge on Thursday, February 15, at 8.30 p.m. Jackpot €460. There will be a special raffle on the night.
LOTTO
Results for Monday, January 29: numbers drawn were 11, 19, 22 and 26. Next draw on Monday, February 5, jackpot €15,900.
DRAMA FESTIVAL
The 60th Kilmuckridge Drama Festival Will run from Friday, February 25, to Saturday, March 3, at 8 p.m. in the KMH Kilmuckridge. This year’s programme offers nine nights of wonderful drama.
EDDIE WINS AWARD
Congratulations to Eddie Sinnott, Morriscastle, who attended the Gala Ball to celebrate the monthly winners of the South East Radio/Talbot Hotel outstanding achievement awards. This glittering ceremony which was held in the Talbot Hotel Wexford was to honour the wonderful work done by members of our community. Eddie has been involved in fundraising for the RNLI for many years and is indeed a worthy recipient of this award.
MUSIC CONCERT
Students from Coláiste An Atha will perform in the national Opera House Wexford on Friday, March 2. ‘In Harmony’ concert will feature students from 12 post primary colleges of Waterford Wexford ETB Shows at 3 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. tickets on sale Wednesday, February 14. Adults €12. Students €7.
MEN’S SHED
The Men’s Shed will return from their Christmas Break on the first Tuesday, February 6, The Shed is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from about 10.30 till 16.00.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
Kilmuckridge Parent and Toddler Group meet every Tuesday 10 a.m. 12.30 p.m. located in First prefab in St Joseph’s primary school. Price €3 per family everyone welcome.
ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL
Enrolment of junior infants September 2018 Application forms available. Open Night is on this Wednesday, February 7, at 7 p.m. at the school.
BRIDGE CLUB
Come play bridge at Seán Óg’s Bridge Club, Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. New members welcome. No partner required. We have joker system in operation. Simultaneous Pairs taking place on Thursday, February 8, at 10 a.m.. Names needed before this day please.
Results for Thursday, February 1: First: Jo and Podge Ussher. Second: Mary-Pat and Anne Kelly. Any queries do not hesitate to contact 087 6318607.
BUFFERS ALLEY GAA
The Leinster Club Hurling league is just around the corner with the first game away to Clough Ballacolla (Laois) on Saturday, February 24. Buffers Alley have two home games on March 3 v Coolderry (Offaly) and their final game is against the Shelmaliers on March 10.
CLUB DEVELOPMENT DRAW – Tickets are in circulation for the club monthly draw – €10 per month or €120 for the year. The draw takes place on the last Thursday of each month with €650 in prizes. All support greatly appreciated from all sections of the club in addition to our loyal supporters of friends of Buffers Alley.
CLUB PLANNING NIGHT – Buffers Alley GAA and camogie clubs are undertaking the GAA Club Planning Programme with a steering committee in place to bring the project to fruition in the coming months. One of the first steps is to host a workshop for everyone associated in any way with Buffers Alley.
The workshop will take place at Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge on Friday, March 9, and will cover areas such as adult and Underage games development; Facilities and Development; Communications/PR and Cultural activities; Club Structures and Administration; Finance and Fundraising.
Everyone, whether they are a player, parent, supporter or a former player has a part to play in Planning for the years ahead and steering our club into the future. We are looking for a massive turnout for Upton Court.
PILATES
Pilates improves physical strength, flexibility, posture and enhance mental awareness. Stabilize and strengthen your core. Six-week term started on Tuesday, January 23, at 10 a.m. in the KMH Kilmuckridge. Six weeks €60. For booking and information contact Reiltin at 087 2399423. Suitable for beginners.
BOXFIT AND TONE
Fitness training that involves boxing concepts. It’s combines boxing and exercise with great fun. Six-week term started on Wednesday, January 24, at 7.15 p.m. in the KMH Kilmuckridge. Six weeks €48. For bookings and information contact Reiltin at 087 2399423. Suitable for everyone who want to enjoy boxing without getting hit.