Kilmuckridge
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.
DRAMA FESTIVAL
The Upton Court Hotel was a hive of activity for the launch of the 2018 all-Ireland One Act Drama Finals. Cllr Pip Breen representing Wexford County Council and Gorey Municipal District Council complimented the organising committee for the good work that they do, the festival is well known on the circuit offering top class plays and a good experience all round. Mr Aidan Reilly chairperson of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland spoke of how glad he was to be back in Kilmuckridge for a second time. The draw for the festival took place there and Michael Johnston festival director outlined details of the plays. A total of 11 groups from all over Ireland participated in the festival.
Mr Liam Buttle chairperson welcomed everybody to the launch and thanked the sponsors. There was a large crowd in attendance including Dep TD James Browne, Cllrs Mary Farrell, Malcolm Byrne and Pip Breen, apologies were acknowledged from Cllr Oliver Walsh and representatives from many local drama groups. Adjudicator for the festival was Imelda McDonagh and the festival opening was conducted by Michael Stafford. Many fringe events took place in conjunction with the festival Art Exhibition in Upton Court Hotel, History Tours and not forgetting the Festival Club nights.
Festival ran from Friday, December 7, to Sunday, December 9, inclusive in the KMH.
79 CLUB
Our annual Christmas party Sunday, January 6, 2019, in Upton Hotel at 2 p.m. Tickets €20. Names in before December 21 to Anne 086 0829725, no names after this date. Three course meal, music, raffle and a great afternoon.
400 CLUB DRAW
Results: first Marrie Fanning, Dughlone, Wells €150. Second Mary Wilson, Garrydaniel Prize €50. third Steven Kirwan, Kilpatrick €50. Fourth Catherine Owens, Garrydaniel €25. Fifth Orla and Catherine Mordant Clone €25.
TROLLEY DASH
A Trolley Dash will be held on Sunday, December 23, at Hammels Centra, lines will be sold forthisoutsidetheshopoverthe coming weekends.
NEW YEARS EVE PARTY
A New Year’s Eve party will be held in the Upton Court Hotel. Tickets €10 each inc. admission, finger food and a door price of a hotel breakaway. Live music by Theresa and the stars followed by DJ and late bar. Doors open at 9 p.m. and live music starts at 10 p.m.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Kilmuckridge Active Retirement Group meets in the Upton Court Hotel every second Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. 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.
CHARITY BINGO
There is a Charity Bingo night in the Crosses Kilmuckridge every Thursday at 8.30 p.m. Next Bingo on Thursday, December 13. Jackpot €510. Free raffle.
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.
NOTE: Christmas Competition is on Thursday, December 6, 9.45 a.m.. Names needed in advance of the competition.
Results for Monday, November 26, first: Peter Buttle and Podge Ussher. Second: Mary-Pat Mullen and Iris McMenamin. Results for Thursday, November 29, first: John and Nora Clarkin. second: Mary Mulrennan and Mary Murphy.
AFTERSCHOOL
Little Acorns is 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.