Kilmuckridge
LIFEBOAT FUNDRAISERS
The organisers of the recent Boat Pull and Benefit night in Joe Hammels would like to thank the boat pullers, ticket sellers, bucket collectors and all our sponsors for the auction, raffle and door prizes. We would also like to thank Joe, Bridie and Peter Hammel, Denis Farrell, Ger Tehan and everyone who helped in any way. Total amount raised €16,300.
400CLUBDRAW
Results of the Monamolin 400 Club draw for September: First John Crowe Ballyrea, €150; second Bridget and Stephen Doran Monagreana. €50, third Yvonne O’Brien, May View Pk €50, fourth Bernie Roche, Ballyrea €25, fifth Joe Hughes, Ballinastraw €25.
FIRST RESPONDERS
Oulart-The Ballagh Community First Responders are welcoming new members. Contact 087 7780749/087 7675690 or find us on Facebook at Oulart-The Ballagh CFR Unit.
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
Circle of friends will return on Tuesday, September 11, in the KMH Kilmuckridge at 7.30 p.m. We are looking forward to catching up with old friends and new members are also welcome.
LINE DANCING
Line dancing continues on Mondays in Upton Court, Kilmuckridge from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Beginners welcome from 7.30 p.m. Cost is €7 per person.
CHARITY BINGO
There is a charity bingo night in the Crosses Kilmuckridge every Thursday at 8.30 p.m. Next Bingo on Thursday, September 13, is for the Girl Guides. Jackpot €660. Free raffle.
KILMUCKRIDGE SONG TOURS
Traditional singer Aileen Lambert and Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns are delighted to announce a new project – traditional song tours of the Kilmuckridge area.
The tours will take place over two Sunday afternoons with participants visiting a variety of locations linked with local traditional songs, from old graveyards and coastlines to the old tree which stands alongside the site of champion weight-thrower John Mangan’s home in Ballynahask. A number of old and new traditional songs refer to this local hero and where better to gather, sing and listen to these songs than under the tree which he used to practice his throwing.
The tours will take place on Sunday, September 9, and Sunday, September 23, and will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day, participants are asked to gather at the Londis carpark in Kilmuckridge to arrange carpooling. Both tours are free and booking is recommended, please contact a member of Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns. Other singers who will join Aileen and John are Maeve Townsend, Mary O’Brien, Paul Tobin, Rachel Uí Fhaoláin, Colm Brennan and Mick Doyle. Locations to be visited include Tinnaberna, Killincooley, Ballinlow Lane, Ballyvaloo, site of John Mangan’s house in Ballynahask and Carrig Rua.
The recently produced songbook ‘Songs of Kilmuckridge (and beyond...)’ features the songs which are included in the tour. This song book was compiled with the assistance of many local people and traditional singers and edited by Aileen Lambert as part of a project last year entitled the Kilmuckridge Song Project.
This project is supported by the Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns and the Heritage Council as part of the European Year of Cultural Heritage.
UPCYCLING WORKSHOP
Join Marianne from the Revamp Tramp for a one-day Upcycling workshop on Sunday, October 7, from 10 a.m to 4.30 p.m. in the KMH Kilmuckridge. Learn how to upcycle furniture using various techniques and bring home your very own revamped piece at the end of the day. All materials are provided and all you need to bring is a small piece of furniture.
All materials are provided to turn your chosen piece of small furniture into something special and most importantly designed by you. You only need to bring the small piece of furniture you would like to revamp.
Throughout the day you will learn how to prep and paint furniture while also learning furniture techniques including decoupage, glazing, distressing and most importantly how to plan a design for your piece. Tea or coffee and light refreshments will also be provided. As you will all be working at your own pace you will need to make your own arrangements for lunch.
The price for the full day workshop is €25 or €15 for OAPs, Unemployed, Fulltime Students spaces are limited and full payment is required in advance. To book your place please send an email to samtacate@yahoo. co.uk or send a message via our Facebook page kilmuckridge village Tidy Towns, or contact a member of the committee. It will work on a first come first served bases.
This workshop is brought to you by Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns and is being subsidised by a grant from Wexford County Council.
LITTLE ACORNS
We are now taking bookings for the afterschool club which will operate till 5.30 p.m. Pick up from St Joseph’s Primary school at 1.40 p.m. and 2.40 p.m. by our childcare team. Subvention schemes available. Contact 053 9130393.
FREE TRAINING
COTS is a WWETB (formerly Fás) training centre located in Kilmuckridge. We are offering the opportunity to complete a Level 5 in Retail Practice with additional training: barista skills, first Aid, manual handling, etc.
This is a fulltime free course scheduled to commence in September 2018. Those in receipt of a social welfare payment will obtain a substantial training allowance. To register your interest, please contact us at 053 9130393, email cotscheme@hotmail.com, Facebook page or call in for a chat at Family Resource Centre.
Our open evening is on Tuesday, September 18, from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. in Cosher Centre.
BRIDGE CLUB
Kilmuckridge
Bridge
Club continues at the Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge on Monday evening at 7 p.m. Partner required. Also Thursday Morning 10 a.m. No Partner required. We have a joker system.
Results for Monday, September 3. First: Gwen and Joe Gilmore. Second: Mary-Pat Mullen and Iris McMenamin. Results for Thursday, September 6: first: Nora Clarkin and Laura Grimes; second: Mary-Pat Mullen and Anne Kelly. Any queries do not hesitate to contact 087 6318607.
GAADRAW
August winners in the Buffers Alley Club draw were as follows. €400 – Pat and Kelly Doran, Monagrena (Tony Doran Sen); €100 – Michael Doran, Kilcotty (Matty Foley) ;€50 – Ann Kenny, Ballinasilloge (Ciaran Kenny) Mary and Pat Cousins, Garrydaniel (Pat Cousins) and Fr Jim Butler, Ballygarrett (Mick Butler).
WOMEN’S SELF DEFENCE
A Women’s Self defence class with Alan Ellis is starting on Wednesday, October 3, at 8 p.m. in Monamolin Community Hall. Cost is €75 for an eight-week term. Contact Alan Ellis at 089 4567533.
SENIOR ALERT SCHEME
Funding of personal alarm and pendant available for one year by registering for the scheme with Kilmuckridge Community and Family Resource Centre. Contact 053 9130393.
MEN’S SHED
The Kilmuckridge Men’s Shed is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30 till 16.00. Call in any time during these hours have a coffee meet everyone and see some of the projects the group have made. For more information phone 053 9130393. Everyone welcome all age groups.
MEALS ON WHEELS
If you can spare an hour or two of your time to deliver meals once a month, please contact us at 053 9130393. The areas we deliver to Ballygarrett, Monamolin, Kilmuckridge, Blackwater and the Ballagh.