Kilmuckridge
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
The Christmas Appeal Collection will be taken up at the church gate after Masses on the week of December 8/9. Permit No 399/18. Your continued generous support is very much appreciated and valued – Thank you. Request for St Vincent de Paul assistance to the confidential helpline 085 1159495.
DOWN SYNDROME IRELAND
The Wexford Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland wishes to thank everyone who gave so generously to their recent church gate collection in Kilmuckridge, amount collected and banked was €368-20, thanks to the collectors for all their time and help. All the money collected will stay in the branch to be used to benefit all the children and adults in the branch.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The Christmas Concert will take place in the KMH, Kilmuckridge on Friday, November 30, at 8 p.m. Admission Adults €10 Children €5. Line-up to date: Gorey Choral Society, Kelli-Ann Masterson, Coláiste An Atha Choir, Mary Farrell, Paul Murphy, Yvonne O’Sullivan, Kathleen Byrne and Christine Black, Philip O’Byrne and Maria Cole, Jill Cox, Kilmuckridge Cool Hand Yukes. MC: Ger Teehan, Sound: Rob Weldon, Lights: Billy McCreary, Accompanist: Eithne Corrigan. For tickets phone 053 9130393 – or call in to Kilmuckridge Family Resource Centre.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MARKET
Coláiste an Átha annual Christmas Market will take place on Friday, November 30, from six – 8 p.m. This event will be hosted by the TY and LCA students. The students will be selling their own enterprise projects on the night. Coláiste an Átha looks forward to welcoming the local community to our school Gym to browse an array of stalls and games. Get into the festive spirit and enjoy our choir, start your Christmas early and pick from crafts, gifts, confectionery and jewellery sold by our students and local vendors. There’s something for everyone-All-Ireland Drama Festival
The all-Ireland One Act Drama finals will run from Friday, December 7, to Sunday, December 9, inclusive, in the KMH the Drama Festival committee are very proud to be hosting such an event and the audiences and groups alike will benefit from its greatly enhanced, warm and comfortable facilities with improved theatre specifications.
Mr Michael Stafford will perform the opening on Friday, December 7, and adjudicator for the festival is Imelda McDonagh. The Kilmuckridge Drama Festival Committee last hosted the One Act all-Ireland Festival in 1988.
ART EXHIBITION
In conjuntionn with the all-Ireland One Act Drama Festival, there will be an ehibition ‘Reminiscent’, of work by three proficient Wexford Artists in the Upton Court Hotel on December 6 at 7 p.m. Opening and wine reception at 7 p.m. Guest speakers – Lisa Byrne and Michael Johnston. Contact Sheenafurlong@hotmail.com
Reminiscent is a series of work featuring visual artists; Sheena Furlong, Paula Tate and Trish Middleton. They have come together using their individual artistic styles to produce a body of work which reflects the drama of both life and nature.
Active Retirement Kilmuckridge Active Retirement Group meets in the Upton Court Hotel every second Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., starting on Thursday, November 8, activities includes: Bingo, Cards, arts and crafts, annual Holiday, Chat, come along have a cup of tea and make new friends. For more information ring Anne at 086 0829725.
SOCIAL WALKING/ RUNNING GROUP
An open social walking/running group has commenced in Kilmuckridge. Meets will take place at 8.30 p.m. each Monday to Friday evening starting at St Joseph’s NS for anyone who wishes to take part. Anyone interested can join the informational What’s App Group by contacting Yvonne O’Sullivan at 087 9555282 or otherwise simply turn up any evening that suits and join in. At least two members of the group will definitely be out each of the nights except for nights where a Red Warning has been issued for the area.
This is a casual group set up to encourage people to get out and about with others in the community for some gentle exercise at a pace that suits each individual. Looking forward to meeting any new joiners.
BINGO
There is a Charity Bingo night in the Crosses Kilmuckridge every Thursday at 8.30 p.m. Next Bingo on Thursday, November 29, is for Kilmuckridge Family Resource Centre. Jackpot €450. Free raffle.
UKEBOX JUNIORS
Coming soon. Kids Ukulele group – Pre-Teens age: 7-10 years and teens age 11-17 years. No experience needed, all abilities welcome. Contact Jill Cox Tel: 086 0678614.
BRIDGE CLUB
Come play Bridge in Seán Óg’s Kilmuckridge Bridge Club 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, November 19 - First: Jo and Podge Ussher. Second: Peter Buttle and June Coogan. Results for Thursday, November 22 - First: Stella Walsh and Mary Brennan. second: Noel O’Brien and Iris McMenamin.
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.
AFTERSCHOOL
Little Acorns are 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.