FETHARDON-SEA
JOHN CURTIS RIP
The whole community was deeply saddened to hear of the death of John on Thursday, June 11. Our deepest sympathy to his wife Pauline, Children Conor, Caoimhe, Niamh and Aoibhinn. Parents Mogue and Anne, Brother Pat, Niall, Brendan, Sisters Caitriona, Nuala and Áine, extended family, neighbours and many friends. John was laid to rest in Raheen Cemetery following a private family funeral. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
PEGGY MCNAMARA RIP
The death occurred on Sunday, June 7, of Peggy McNamara, Upper Ballyhack (née Furlong, Templeshelin). We send our condolences to the Furlong and McNamara families on the death of Peggy. May she rest in peace.
JOSEPHINE O’DOWD RIP
Our condolences to Catriona and Ray Whelan and family, Fairfields on the death of Caitriona’s sister Josephine O’Dowd of Ballysimon, Monageer. A private family funeral took place on Wednesday, May 10, she rest in peace.
IMPORTANT MEETING
Councillor Pat Barden is holding an important meeting this Wednesday, June 24, in Adamstown Community Centre at 8 p.m. Chair. s and Secretaries of all clubs, organisations and committees in the parish are invited to attend. Location and development of a Creche and future use of Adamstown Hall will be the top of the agenda for this meeting.
CONTACTS/DEADLINES
Please don’t hesitate to send any article in the local news. Email your item for publication in the New Ross Standard by midday on Friday to: grooney@ hotmail.com–many thanks.
RESUMPTION OF MASSES
On behalf of St Aidan’s in Clongeen and Littlecullenstown churches, we are delighted to welcome the resumption of masses beginning on the weekend of 4th/5th July.
In accordance with government guidelines, parishioners are asked to maintain social distance of 2 metres upon entering and exiting the Churches, While also observing social etiquette with regards to coughing/sneezing. Parishioners are also required to sanitise their hands upon entering/exiting the Church.
Due to the 2 metre guideline there is limited on seating arrangements within the Church. So please use only the seats available to you–each bench allows for two persons only or a family may be seated together within the one bench.
A one way system will be in operation & parishioners are asked to follow directionson arrival and in attendance. Help in the work of sanitising the Church will be required after each public gatherings, so please consider becoming involved. Thank you for your patience we look forward to being reunited in the not too distant future.
SCHOOL ENROLMENT
Clongeen National School is now taking enrolments for September 2020, assuming we’ll be back by then. Enrolment forms are available from the school website which is: www.clongeenns.scoilnet.ie All enquiries are very welcome.
DEEPEST SYMPATHIES
We offer our deepest sympathy to Dave Burke in Clongeen on the recent death of his brother Tony at his/mothers residence in Artane in Dublin. Tony used to be an occasional visitor to Clongeen and would have been know to a few people around, especially the guys in the Over 35’s group and other friends and relatives of Dave and Denise.
He is survived by his two daughters Laura and Charley who will miss him greatly. Sympathies to his brothers Derek, Philip (who occasionally played Over 35’s) Stuart and Dave. Also to his sisters-in-law Mandy, Kate, Samantha and Denise along with his nieces, nephews, relatives and many other friends both here and in Dublin.
NOTES CONTACT
Contact Rita Gaffney. Mobile 087 9914202. email rita.gaffney@ gmail.com. Notes must be in by 8 p.m. Thursday night.
CUSHINSTOWN NS
Applications for enrolment for Cushinstown NS are now available. Please phone 051 428612, or download the form from the school website. wwwcushinstown.com.
Cushinstown School Special Needs Unit Fundraiser: Good quality and affordable COVID-19 Mask’s are now being produced and these can be purchased from Marianne at 087 9616251. These are three ply and are €5 each. All proceeds are In aid of Cushinstown National School Special Needs Unit. Many thanks in advance for your support.
CORONA VIRUS ACTION NETWORK
A group of local residents in the area of Rathgarogue-Cushinstown and Surrounding areas are offering a helping hand if you need it. With the corona virus in mind, if you need assistance with basic groceries, your prescription, access to information, or anything else that helps you in your daily life, please make contact with Catherine 087 9117727, Rita 087 9914202, Robbie 087 2736861, Mary 087 9415399.
NOTES DEADLINE
Deadline for inclusion in the Duncannon notes is 5 p.m. on Thursdays. Email duncannonnotes@gmail.com.
CHURCH NEWS
MASSES RETURNING – Friday, July 3, is the First Friday of the month and also the First Day of the return of weekday Masses, post Covid 19. Following that initial Mass, the Status Quo returns, with: – Normal Mass Times: Saturday, Vigil 7 p.m., Sundays 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Holydays: Vigil 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. on the day;
Tuesday to Fridays at 9.30 a.m. No Mass on Mondays.
New church rules – (for ‘Our Lady’ Star of the Sea Church, Duncannon) As we prepare to return to a ‘new’ normal, and in keeping with Government regulations, please be mindful of the following.
Holy Water Fonts are not in use. Observe social distancing and remain two meters from other people (except members of the same household). Wash your hands with soap and water before you leave home. Use the hand sanitiser provided as you enter and leave the church.
Follow the one-way system. Only use every second pew starting from the first pew at the back. Feel free to wear a face mask and gloves. Do not touch any statues. Do not shake hands. Cover your mouth if coughing and use a tissue if sneezing.
Do not, under any circumstances, discard any face masks, gloves, tissues etc., in or around the church, cemetery or car parking area.
For reception of Holy Communion stand at a distance from the priest or Eucharistic Minister and extend you hand. Holy Communion will not be distributed at the back of the church.
Thank you to those who have contributed during this lockdown time. Please bring your envelopes up to date, as those who send our bills did not cocoon themselves, I noticed, despite me telling the postman that I want to practice social distancing from all those bills.
NB If you are displaying any cold or flu, or flu-like symptoms, please do not enter the church buildings – contact your local doctor.
PARISH NEWSLETTER – While Masses have been cancelled in Duncannon, the Parish Newsletter is available, as usual, on the table at the back of the church, or online at: duncannonparish.com/ page2.htm.
LOCAL WEBCAM MASS – Tune in to Mass from Ramsgrange, via WebCam, on Facebook, on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings – Vigil at 6 p.m. and Sunday 10.30. The celebrant is Fr Brian Whelan. facebook.com/ RamsgrangeChurch
ANNUAL PATTERN
The annual Pattern, scheduled for Saturday, July 4, will take a different course this year. Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic and the Government regulations pertaining thereto, and in order to assist with social-distancing, Fr John will bless the graves two or three days after the scheduled date, so, please ensure that the graves are as clean and tidy as you’d like them to be, by Saturday, July 4.
CEMETERIES
In order to keep our Cemeteries looking their best, visitors are earnestly requested not to discard rubbish in the Cemeteries. Our Cemeteries are sacred resting places and it is our duty to care for and respect these places. Used wreaths, flowers and other unwanted items, when removed from graves, should be brought home with you. Thank you.
NOTES DEADLINE
Please note that any items for inclusion in the District News will have to be with your local correspondent at tony46murphy@ eircom.net before 7 p.m. on the Thursday before publication at the latest.
LOCAL BUSINESSES REOPENING
With Covid restrictions being slowly lifted a number of new and existing business are opening their doors. A new café, Gralinn has opened in the main street while Dwyer’s hopes to open shortly. Neville’s Gastro Pub will also be re-opening on July 1 while Baginbun Lodge will reopen on July 2.
From June 29 the Hook Lighthouse, the Lightkeepers Café and the outdoor dining option the Seahorse will all open seven days per week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with last access to the grounds at 4 p.m. and dining closing at 5 p.m. All visitors must pre-book a free grounds access pass at hookheritage.ie.
ON THE HOOK MAGAZINE
This year’s edition of the On the Hook magazine is now on sale in Dillon’s shop, Fethard. Edited by Liam Ryan and his team of co-editors it is full of the usual mixture of interesting articles and photos. It is a must have item for anyone in the area. Make sure to get your copy before they are sold out.
FETHARD ST MOGUE’S GAA
It looks like the current Covid restriction will be soon be lifted and we will see activity back on the GAA pitches in the near future. Plans are in place for a much shortened adult championship which will see groups reduced to three team. It is also hoped that the ever popular Cúl Camps will return this year either in late July or early August.
VISIONS OF THE HOOK PENINSULA
Hot on the heels of his involvement in the On the Hook magazine local author, photographer and historian Liam Ryan has published 2020 Visions of the Hook Peninsula. Full of many colourful scenes from the Hook Peninsula the book is on sale in Dillon’s shop for €30.
IRISH EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE TOURISM
The Irish Experience adventure tourism based in the main street Fethard-on-Sea started a phased reopening over the Bank Holiday Weekend. They look forward to gradually seeing you all again over the summer months. For more information on Covid19 Reopening Procedures and Online Bookings view theirishexperience.com.
ST LOUIS DAY CARE CENTRE
St Louis Day Care Centre are open behind closed doors and are delivering Meals on Wheels and assisting the elderly and vulnerable in our community in any way we can by way of prescription collections and deliveries, grocery shopping, advice and information. We do not want anyone in our community to feel isolated or alone at this time. Please contact us at 051 389509 or email stlouisdaycarecentre@ gmail.com.
FETHARD POST OFFICE
Please note the new opening hours for the post office in Fethard. Open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
HOOK TOURISM
Hook Tourism have closed both the Fethard and Duncannon offices till further notice due to COVID19. If anyone needs anything printed urgently then email info@hooktourism.com and we will endeavour to help.
POULFUR PARISH OFFICE
The Poulfur/Templetown Parochial Office can be contacted by phone 051 262971 or email at templetownparish@gmail. com. Parishioners are reminded that due to Government and HSE advice there will be no regular Sunday or weekday Masses till further notice. Mass is available to view daily on Facebook courtesy of Pat Kent.
MEALS ON WHEELS
A Meals delivery service is available from Raheen Family Resource Centre every Tuesday. This service is available to anyone in the community who would like to have a hot meal delivered to their home; If you or anyone you know would like to avail of this service please contact 051 442888 or 089 2431750.
COUNSELLING SERVICE
Raheen Family Resource Centre provides an affordable, professional, confidential counselling service for children, young people and adults. This service is available to anybody who is experiencing any issue which is causing them stress, anxiety or impacting on their mental health and wellbeing. For further information or to arrange an appointment in confidence please ring Jeanette at 051 442888 or 089 2431750.
COVID-19 HELP
If anybody in the community is struggling to cope or needs practical help in these very difficult times assistance is available from Raheen Family Resource Centre. For further information contact 051 442888 or 089 2431750.