AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Askamore DEEPEST SYMPATHY
The community of Askamore and surrounding areas were both shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death of Catherine Kelly of Ballyellis Crossroads. Catherine was buried in Askamore cemetery following Requiem Mass in St Brigid’s Church, Askamore on Thursday last. We extend our deepest sympathy to her son Christopher, sister Betty, brother James and to all of her extended family.
BALLYELLIS NS
Enrolment forms are now available for those wishing to enrol in September 2018. If you know of anyone wishing to have a child enrolled in Ballyellis please inform them that these forms are now available. Please contact the office at 053 9426159 or email the school on ballyellisns@eircom.net if you wish to have an enrolment form sent out or call into the school to collect form.
SPLIT THE POT - Winner of split-the-pot for last week was Therese Finan c/o Ballyellis National School amount €181. Envelopes can be obtained from the School or any parent and from Ashling Walsh after weekend Masses in Askamore Church. Draws will take place every Friday morning in Ballyellis School. This is a new and exciting venture for Ballyellis School and best of luck to everyone.
CARNEW NS
Scoil Aodán Naofa, Carnew National School is now accepting enrolments to its junior infants class for September 2018. Please contact the school at 053 9426315 or carnewns@gmail.com for further information and forms.
Scoil Aodán Naofa is a Co-Ed. vertical primary school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Ferns.
BALLYROEBUCK NS
Ballyroebuck National School are currently accepting enrolment applications for junior infants starting in September 2018. Please contact the school to receive an enrolment form and return completed forms prior to the February Mid-term break (February 15). You can contact the school by phone at 053 9377410, or by email at ballyroebuckns@gmail.com.
Further information is available on our web site at ballyroebuckns.com. We are happy to answer any queries that you may have.
DAY OUT TO KILDARE
Please note that an incorrect date was given for the day out in last week’s notes. The correct day is in fact Saturday, February 24. We plan a visit to the Irish National Stud and Gardens. The guided tour of the Stud, the Japanese Garden and St Fiachra’s Garden plus bus transport will cost €30 per adult. The bus will leave Askamore at 9 a.m. and should return by 6 p.m.
We will take a drive through the famous 5,000 acre Curragh to take in views of the Curragh Racecourse, Curragh Camp and Donnelly’s Hollow before arriving at the National Stud. We will finish the day off with a stop at Rathwood, Tullow for afternoon tea or a full meal.
Phone Geraldine at 087 7795922, Monday to Thursday mornings or Margaret 087 7628839, to book your place.
FREEDOM FIT
We have two excellent events planned as part of Freedom Fit in North Wexford, February 9 to February 17. next. On February 13., 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., Niamh Fitzpatrick will come to Askamore.
Niamh’s talk is titled ‘Using your mind for Optimum Performance in sport, work and life’. A talk not to be missed. On Friday, February 16, join us for the Askamore Loop Night Walk. Register at 6.45 p.m. in the community centre. This 6km walk should take two hours. Please bring a torch and wear warm clothes. See askamore.com or freedom fit. ie for all details. €5 for each event.
SENIOR ALERT
Senior Alert Scheme application form are available for Askamore community residents. The purpose of this scheme is to enable persons of limited means to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind by providing them with a free personal monitored alarm. Contact 087 7795922 for more information.
DIGITAL SKILLS
Computer/digital skills course will begin on Friday, February 9, from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. for five weeks. Adele will be in touch with participants to confirm their places. This course is funded by Dept. Communications, Climate Action and Environment.
COMMUNITY GAMES.
We are indebted to the huge contribution Tommy Kehoe made to Kilrush-Askamore Community Games over the past decade and wish him every success for the future.
Draughts continues every Monday night in Askamore Community Centre 7-8. Proposed dates for competitions are: Draughts January 27, Badminton February 17 and art and Handwriting March 10.
FINCHES FITNESS.
Pilates classes continue in Askamore at 8.45 a.m. every Wednesday followed by fitness classes at 10 a.m. Contact Declan at 086 84688165.
GARDENING GROUP
The Gardening group meet every Tuesday in the park at 10.30. New members always welcome. No experience or knowledge required. Phone Jackie at 086 2329865.
LIP SYNC BATTLE
Kilrush-Askamore GAA Club and Kilrush camogie club would like to give a huge thanks to everyone who supported our Lip Sync fundraiser. The participants spent the whole winter practising and fundraising, and they can be immensely proud of what they’ve achieved. And we hope our sponsors get the extra business they so richly deserve after digging deep to support our effort. We also would like to thank those in attendance on the night, those who turned up in their droves for the individual fundraisers, and everyone who helped out in any way; we owe you all a debt of gratitude.
KILRUSH DRAMA GROUP
Congratulations to Olivia Matthews and David Dee were both nominated for the most promising young Actor award at the One Act Festival in Bray last Friday night where they performed ‘Bar and Ger’ by Geraldine Aaron.
The cast of Kilrush Drama Group’s production of ‘The Weir’ by Conor McPherson, are all set to take to the stage in St Brigid’s Hall, Carnew for their first performances on Friday, February 16, and 18. Please note change of date. Under the direction of Mick Byrne, and featuring in the Weir are Catherine Stafford, PJ Arthur, Maurice Ruth, Joe Sinnott and Brendan Doyle.
Back stage crew are also busy now with preparations with Lar Duffy and crew building the set and Jacinta Kavanagh organising costumes. Sound and lighting technicians, Paddy Byrne and Kevin McEvoy will add their expertise to the production, and Stage Manager, Tommy Kavanagh is also now busy preparing for the production.
With the all-Ireland Confined Drama taking place in Carnew this year, this will be the only opportunity to see this production in Carnew. Admission: €10
DRAMA FESTIVAL
South Wicklow Drama Festival will host a music and Drama night in Jim Byrne’s Lounge Carnew on Saturday, February 24, as a fundraiser for all-Ireland.
Music will be by John Bass and family and drama by members of Kilrush Drama Group. A limited number of patron tickets will be available for sale on this night. All are welcome for what promises to be a fun night out.
AMORIS LAETITIA
The World Meeting of families will take place in Dublin from August 21 to August 26 and Pope Francis plans to attend. In all our churches we have a Banner and an Icon drawing our attention to this event. At the foot of the Icon are two Latin words ‘Amoris Laetitia’ (‘The joy of Love’).
Our grouping of the three parishes of Bunclody, Ferns and Kilrush are now preparing for the WMF by having a six session period of reflection and discussion on marriage and the family. These will take place in the Parish Pastoral Centre in Bunclody for all three parish areas.
They will commence on Thursday next at 7.30 p.m. and will continue each Thursday till March 22, excluding March 8 due to a Parish Mission for the three areas. The topic for this coming Thursday will be ‘The Reality of family life today’, the following week will be ‘The Christian Vision for the Family’.
A full list of talks will be found on the leaflets in all churches. We encourage you to please come along and bring a friend or two. We are family so let us journey together.
The Mission for the three parishes will take place from Sunday, March 4, at 7.30 p.m. concluding on Thursday, March 8, at 7.30 p.m. Leaflets will be distributed in the next week with full details.
Carnew SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of Cathrine Mulhall, née Kelly, Ballyellis, who died during the week, her remains were removed to Askamore on Thursday for 11 a.m. Mass, followed by burial in adjoining grave yard.
To the family and relatives of Ann Jordan, Millbank, Shillelagh, née Byrne, The Terrace, Carnew, who died on Sunday, her remains were removed to Shillelagh on Wednesday for midday, followed by burial in adjoining church yard.
To Kay Porter, Kilcavan her family and relatives on the death of her mother recently in Dublin.
FIRST RESPONDERS
Carnew First Responders next training day for new members is on Sunday, February 25, in Bray, anyone wishing to join or wanting more information contact Patricia at 087 2413293.
THANK YOU
Askamore Community Council would like to say a big thank you to everyone who made the Stephen Murphy concert a great success, thanks to all the performers, ticket sellers, MC jim Gilbert and Byrne Bros for the sound, the profit raised was €1,760.
SPLIT THE POT
The winner of Scoil Aodan Noafa, Carnew split-the-pot was Bernadette Doran winning €249, tickets are only €2 from the school or local shops.
GAA LOTTO
Carnew GAA lotto was not won, numbers were 3, 13, 18 and 31, lucky dips were Luke Byrne, Kilcavan Upper. Margaret Doran, Croneyhorn. Damien Osborne. Mona Cooke, c/o Garry Doran. The next draw is February 12 in Sinnott’s and the jackpot is €10,000. Tickets only €2 from players or local shops.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Vancancies exist for indoor and outdoor Support Service Workers in Carnew Day Centre and Community Village on DSP Community Employment. For further details contact 053 9426510 or email doreen@carnewcce.ie.
ENROLMENT FOR SCHOOL
Scoil Aodán Naofa, Carnew National School is now accepting enrolments to its junior infants class for September 2018. Please contact the school at 053 9426315 or carnewns@gmail.com for further information and forms.
Scoil Aodán Naofa is a Co-Ed, Vertical primary school under the Catholic Bishop of Ferns.
TINAHELY WALKING CLUB
On February 11 the walk is at Lowbawn-Little Sugarloaf. Grade B, 14km, 3.5 hours. Meeting in Tinahely at 10 a.m. On Sunday, February 18, the walk is at Slievebawn-Tomduff. Grade B, 10k, three hours, meeting at Bunclody at 10 a.m. Please ensure to wear proper walking boots, to bring adequate food and drink and to pack (or wear) rain gear.
BALLYELLIS NS
Enrolment forms are now available for those wishing to enrol in September 2018. If you know of anyone wishing to have a child enrolled in Ballyellis please inform them that these forms are now available. Please contact the office at 053 9426159 or email the school on ballyellisns@eircom.net if you wish to have an enrolment form sent out or call into the school to collect form.
The winner of this week’s splitthe-pot is the Redmond Family, The Burrow amount €191. Congratulation to all and we thank everyone for supporting split-the-pot. Envelopes can be obtained from the School or any parent and from Ashling Walsh after weekend Masses in Askamore Church. Draws will take place every Friday morning in Ballyellis School.
BENEFIT NIGHT
Please support the Valentines Benefit Night in aid of Arklow Cancer Support on Saturday, February 10, in the Gap Pub Ballythomas. Music by the DTs, finger food and raffle with great spot prizes.
BINGO
The next bingo is on February 11 and 25 at 2.30 p.m. in St Bridget’s Hall, Carnew, all welcome.
CAMOGIE/GAA REGISTRATION
Kilrush camogie club and Coiste na nÓg will hold their registration night for players and members on Friday, February 9, from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. in Ballyroebuck pitch.
Monamolin SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy is extended to the Jane and Barry Dempsey on the death of their little son Ollie. This comes from all your neighbours friends and from Ollie’s little play school pals. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
DRAMA FESTIVAL
The Kilmuckridge Drama Festival 2018 will take place from Friday, February 23, to March 3 – nine nights of great drama, starting at 8 p.m. nightly.
ENROLMENT
Enrolment Forms for Court Monamolin NS for September 2018 are now available and can be collected from the school office or phone Noeleen at 053 9389342. All forms must be returned to the school before February 28.
DEATH
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the late Bridget Burke (Court) who passed away during the week and whoe funeral Mass took place on Wednesday, January 31, in Monamolin, with burial afterwards to the a joining Cementary. May she rest in peace.
WELL WISHES
Get well wishes go to Ned Harney, Ballyedmond. This comes from your family friends and neighbours.