Kilmuckridge
BRIDGE CLUB
Come play bridge in Seán Óg’s Kilmuckridge Bridge Club, Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge, Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. No partner needed as we operate a joker system. We also play on Monday nights at 7 p.m., partner required.
Results Monday, February 4: First: Mary Mulrennan and Mary Murphy Results Thursday, February 7: first: North/South: Podge and Jo Ussher. first: East/West: Allen and Gloria Proby second: North/South: Mary-Pat Mullen and Noreen O’Donnell second: East/West: Sadie Owens and June Coogan.
SOCIAL WALKING/ RUNNING GROUP
An open social walking/running group has commenced in Kilmuckridge. Meets will take place at new time of 8 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.
BUFFERS ALLEY GAA
SQUASH LAUNCH – Squash is now up and running in Buffers Alley. There is an introductory membership fee for 2019 – Adult membership €50; Underage €25 and family membership for €100. For further details, contact Séamus Kavanagh, chairperson of organising committee at 086 8511036.
CLUB MONTHLY DRAW – The annual club monthly draw tickets are now in circulation and are available from the usual promoters. The tickets cost €10 per month or €120 for the full year with a special draw for all those who have paid the full amount before the January and February draws on February 28. Promoters are to return tickets asap to John Farrell/Ger Hendrick (Kilmuckridge area) and Leonard Lacey/Cate Donohoe (Monamolin area). PS: There are opportunities to pay for this Club Draw, membership and the Model Co Draw by Standing Order on a monthly basis.
SHEDFEST 2019 – This annual event will take place this year in Buffers Alley on Saturday, June 22, with more details in the coming months.
ONLINE GEAR SHOP – Buffers Alley, in conjunction with O’Neill’s Sportswear, has commenced an online shop. Some special offers for first time purchases. Check the club’s FB page for further details. Lorraine Murphy will continue to stock socks and shorts.
WEXFORD WATER SAFETY AGM
Wexford Water Safety’s AGM will take place on March 2 at 7.30 p.m. in the Talbot Hotel, Wexford.
FIRST RESPONDERS
Contact Oulart-The Ballagh Community First Responders at 087 7780749/087 7675690 or find us on Facebook @Oulart-The Ballagh CFR Unit.
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.
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.