AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Ballycanew THANK YOU
Michael (Mikey) Byrne and Sinéad would like to thank their families, friends and the local community for their continued support to them since Michael’s illness. We would also like to thank everyone who contributed and helped in anyway with the benefit. Your generosity was very much appreciated. Your support has been over whelming and we are forever grateful. You make the fight easier. Thank you.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to the September 8 winner Tina Morris – the jackpot was €216. Congratulations and thanks for all the support.
ST PATRICK’S GAA LOTTO
There was no jo jackpot winner last week; winning numbers were 3, 23, 24 and 25; Matchthree winner: Tess, Kyle, Colin and Rachel.
HOSPICE COFFEE DAY
Mary and Ivan Rynhart’s annual Coffee Day at their home in Ballyfoley in aid of County Wexford Hospice Homecare will take place on Friday, September 21, from 11 a.m., till late. For more information, call Mary at 087 9726897.
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.
TEXT ALERT
Please report any suspicious activity to Gorey Garda Station at 053 9430690.
FERNS BOWLING
Ferns Bowling are badly in need of players. Its a great thing for old people to get in and play bowling. It is on every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and stop to have a cup of tea in Ferns Community Centre. Please contact Charlie Christopher 053 9366848, John Francis 085 1490896 or Fred Warren 053 9366181.
NOTES
Please note the change of deadline day. 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 GAA CLUB NEWS
BLOTTO RESULTS - There was no jackpot winner in the Ballygarrett Réalt na Mara GAA Club blotto draw on September 10. The numbers picked were 3, 13, 15 and 19. The €20 lucky-dip winners were Nancy and Harry; Julie Doyle, Rath Stores; Andrea Smith; Joan Casey, Ballyoughna; Marian Cardiff. Five Free Tickets Winner: Andrew and Lisa O’Connor. This week’s jackpot rose to €17,700. Next draw in Porter’s on September 17.
BRIDGE CLUB
Kilmuckridge Bridge Club meets 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 me at 087 6318607.
LOCAL NOTES
If you have any items to be included in the Ballygarrett notes please email jpp@iol.ie before 5pm on Thursday or phone 087 872337560
Courtown RIVERCHAPEL LOTTO
There was no winner of the lotto jackpot. numbers drawn were 2, 3, 15 and 18. There was one winner with three numbers – Kay Cullen. The next lotto jackpot which now stands at €9,100 will take place in the Shipyard, Courtown on Wednesday, September 26. Why not try your luck. Tickets can be bought at different outlets in Courtown and Riverchapel area and are €2.
WHIST DRIVE RESULTS
Ladies’ Section: First – Alice Gibney, second – Arelene Dooley, half time by Mary McCarthy. Gents Section: first – Cyril Bryne, second – Marie Cushe and Peg Byrne; half time by Molly Beckett and Noel Carter.
BLOTTO RESULTS
There was no jackpot winner in the Ballygarrett Réalt na Mara GAA Club blotto draw on September 10. The numbers picked were 3, 13, 15 and 19. The €20 lucky-dip winners were Nancy and Harry; Julie Doyle, Rath Stores; Andrea Smith; Joan Casey, Ballyoughna; Marian Cardiff. Five Free Tickets Winner: Andrew and Lisa O’Connor.
This week’s jackpot rose to €17,700. Next draw in Porter’s on September 17.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Activities at River Chapel Community Centre are as follows.
Little Rascals – Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Phone Bridget at 087 9048644 for further information.
Ladies’ Club: re-opens on September 10 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Should you wish to join this club please contact Monica at 086 3580122 for further information.
Line Dancing: Every Tuesday evenings from eight. 30 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information. Please phone Geraldine on 986 3958667.
Tae Kwon Do: Every Wednesday and Fridays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Contact Tom at 086 3862020 for further information.
Self Defense Classes: Tuesday at 6 p.m. 7.30 p.m. also on Wednesdays from 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Why not join these self defense classes on how to rotect yourself by phoning Dave at 087 6344710 who will provide you with further information.
Whist drive: Every Thursday evening from eight. 30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Irish Dance Classes: These classes will re – open on Saturday, September 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and are for ages four years and upwards. For further information please phone Deirdre at 087 6487684.
Response Unit: These classes take place at the end of each month in the community centre Saturdays 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Why not come along to learn more about these vital classes as you never know you might save somebody live. Please phone Niamh at 087 6025147 who will provide you with further information.
MASS TIMES
Saturday Vigil Mass at 6 p.m. Sundays – 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
SERVICE TIMES
The following are the service times for the Ardamine Group for the month of September.
Sunday, September 23 – Trinity XVII: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Kilmuckridge 10.15 a.m. (Holy Communion), Clonevan 11.30 a.m. (Holy Communion).
Sunday, September 30 – Trinity XVIII: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Holy Communion), Ardamine 10.15 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. (Morning Prayer).
Kilmuckridge RNLI FUNDRAISER THANKS
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.
IRISH MUSIC CLASSES
Comhaltas Ceoltoiri and Kilmuckridge-Monamolin branch have resumed their music classes in Monamolin on Mondays at 6 p.m. There are group classes where individual lessons can be arranged on variouse instrumente.
Further further information contact Nuala at 087 9886304 or Joan at 087 2275303.
ORGAN RECITAL
Kilmuckridge Parish Finance Committee is pleased to announce an organ recital on Sunday, October 28, at 7 p.m. to formally launch our Church Pipe Organ. The music programme will be a variety of music genres – classical, religious and secular to highlight the quality and capability of this very fine instrument. The committee is delighted to have engaged the services of organist Dr Richard Dunster-Sigtermans for the occasion. Bring a cushion and enjoy a fabulous musical entertainment.
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 eight – 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 20 – Free raffle.
SONG TOURS
Following the success of the first Song Tour of Kilmuckridge on Sunday the ninth the second will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday the 23rd. Join singers Maeve Townsend, Mary O’Brien, Aileen Lambert and John Furlong.
Locations to be visited include Tinnaberna, Killincooley and Ballinlow Lane where participants will be serenaded with renditions of the fishing tragedy ‘The Tinnaberna Fishermen’, an emigrants musings in ‘Memories of Killincooley’ and the comic song ‘Ballinlow Lane (The Kilmuckridge Bypass)’, among others. Devised and presented by Aileen Lambert the project is supported by the Heritage Council and Kilmcukridge Tidy Towns. For more info contact Aileen at 087 7552593 and like ‘The Kilmuckridge Song Project’ on Facebook.
UPCYCLING WORKSHOP
There will be an upcycling workshop on Sunday, October 7, 10 a.m to 4.30 p.m. in the KMH Kilmuckridge. Join Marianne from the Revamp Tramp for a one-day workshop. 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 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, 6.30 8.30 p.m. in Cosher Centre.
BRIDGE CLUB
Kilmuckridge Bridge Club meets 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 me at 087 6318607.
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.
Monamolin IRISH MUSIC CLASSES
Comhaltas Ceoltoiri and Kilmuckridge-Monamoli branch have resumed their music classes in Monamolin on Mondays at 6 p.m. There are group classes where individual lessons can be arranged on variouse instrumente. Further further information contact Nuala at 087 9886304 or Joan at 087 2275303.
ORGAN RECITAL
Kilmuckridge Parish Finance Committee is pleased to announce an organ recital on Sunday, October 28 at 7 p.m.. to formally launch our Church Pipe Organ.
The music programme will be a variety of music genres – classical, religious and secular to highlight the quality and capability of this very fine instrument. The committee is delighted to have engaged the services of organist Dr Richard Dunster-Sigtermans for the occasion. Bring a cushion and enjoy a fabulous musical entertainment.
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.
HOSPICE COFFEE DAY
Mary and Ivan Rynhart’s annual Coffee Day at their home in Ballyfoley in aid of County Wexford Hospice Homecare will take place on Friday, September 21, from 11 a.m., till late. For more information, call Mary at 087 9726897.