Askamore
BALLYELLIS NS
The winner of this week’s split-the-pot is Patrick Tomkins, Askamore winning €219. Congratulations, Patrick. We thank everyone for supporting split-thepot. 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.
TOUR TO NATIONAL STUD
The tour from Askamore on February 24 was a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who took part. The day finished off in Rath Wood for a lovely meal. We plan to organise another tour in April/May. Any ideas or places of interested you or friends would like to visit please let us know. Phone Geraldine at 087 7795922.
SENIOR ALERT SCHEME
We are delighted with the response to Senior Alert Scheme. A number of people have had personnel monitored alarms installed and are enjoying the benefits and peace of mind afforded by this scheme. If you would like more information please phone 087 7795922.
FINCHES FITNESS
Pilates classes continue in Askamore Activity Centre at 8.45 a.m. every Wednesday followed by fitness classes at 10 a.m. Contact Declan at 086 84688165.
Over-55s Physical Fitness classes: We hope to run an over55s physical exercise class soon. This class will be structured for people who may have a physical issue which would prevent them from undertaking strenuous exercise and Declan is happy to work out individual exercise plans for participants. Anyone inetrested should contact us soon as places still available. These classes are funded through WLD and are free to all over 55 years for more info. contact Declan at 086 84688165 or Geraldine 087 7795922.
DRAUGHTS
Draughts continues every Monday night in Askamore Community Centre from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
DRAMA FINALS
The launch night for the all-Ireland Confined Drama Finals will take place in the Corner House, Carnew on Friday, March 16, next at 8 p.m. The South Wicklow Drama Festival committee are delighted to announce that Anne Doyle, Irish Journalist and former RTÉ Newsreader will be in attendance and will launch the festival.
TABLE QUIZ
Clonee underage are running a table quiz in the Parkside on Friday, March 23, at 9 p.m. Raggle tickets on sale in the locality soon.
BALLYDUFF NS
Fifth and sixth class Confirmation takes place in Ferns on Friday, March 16, at 2 p.m. and First Holy Communion will take place on Saturday, April 28, If there are any homes where iPads, tablets or laptops are not being used the school would appreciate if they would consider donating them to the school for the children.
You can follow school activities on the Facebook page Ballyduff NS parents’ association. All support would be greatly appreciated.
FOCUS IRELAND SLEEP OUT
Join Focus Ireland’s first ‘Big Gorey Sleep Out’ on Friday, March 23, in the Methodist Church car park Gorey and raise funds to help support over 3000 children who will be homeless this Easter. Focus Ireland is calling on the people of Wexford to take part in the Big Gorey Sleep out and sleep outside for one night to help change a life and to highlight the issue of homelessness and raise vital funds.
Focus Ireland has been providing homeless services in the South East for 17 years. In 2017 Focus Ireland assisted 33 Wexford families including almost 60 children who were homeless or at risk of homelessness. Funds raised will help provide essential supplies and support to those that need them and help us prevent homelessness.
More than ever we need support from the local community and businesses to help us prevent homelessness and make a real and lasting difference to those currently living in emergency accommodation.
If you would like more information please contact Cathryn O’Leary, South East Regional Fundraiser on cathryn.oleary@ focusireland.ie 6042854. or call 086
FERNS HISTORY LECTURE
Ferns Heritage Archive Group will host a presentation ‘Ferns and District in Historical Context – An Illustrated Lecture’ by Kevin Whelan in Scoil Naomh Maodhog on Thursday, March 22, at 7.30 p.m.
This accessible lecture will be profusely illustrated and will cover the history of Ferns parish, with a particular focus on the period from 1600 to 1800. It will include detailed information on over 40 townlands in the parish (from Ballymore and Camolin to Scarawalsh, and from Clobemon to Askinamoe to Effernogue and Monasootha), and will draw on new or little known historical sources. So if you know nothing about the history of Ferns, or know a lot about it, there should be something for everyone in the audience. 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.