AROUND THE DISTRICTS
CARNEW RECYCLING
The recycling at Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew, has resumed on Saturday mornings as the new centre in Tinahely has opened.
GAA SUMMER CAMP
Carnew Emmets GAA is holiding a Hurling and Football summer Camp with Camp Co-Oridinator Conor Daly GPO (Games Promotion Officer) from Thursday, August 13, to Saturday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily – Open to all boys and Girls (Members and Non-Members) aged six to 13 years – €40 Per Child, €35 Second Child and €30 for Third Child and any subsequent child.
Contact carnewgaaevents@gmail.com. All participants must be registered in advance – no walk-in’s accepted. Hope to see you there.
CONFIRMATION
The Confirmation ceremony for the outgoing sixth class of Scoil Aodan Naofa Carnew will take place on Sunday, August 23, at 2 p.m. in Carnew, administered by Fr Casey.
MONSTER BINGO
Carnew GAA Club are holding a drive in Monster Bingo on Sunday, August 16, at 2 p.m. and Sunday, September 20, in Carnew Emmetts GAA grounds Single books €10, double €15, baby €5 prizes one line €30, double line €50, full house €100 and every third page €200. Jackpot sheet €3 or two for €5 prizes one line €50, double line €100, full house €500. Single sheet €3 or two for €5 prizes one line €50, double line €100, full house €200.
KNITTING
Calling all knitters, we know it’s a bit early to start talking about Christmas, but we need your help again, such was the success of our family Christmas tree last year, we plan to create another one this year and sell hats for people to place on their own trees at home in honour of all the children who have come into our lives. If you would like to help to raise much needed funds by knitting small baby hat Christmas tree decorations you can download the pattern here bit.ly/3fhw2gb.
Items are still being collected for premature babies for Crumlin and the Coombe Hospitals and I’m sure when this pandemic is over they will be in very low supply, so if you would like to knit or crochet baby cardigans, hats, mits, blankets 12’ x18’ to wrap babies in, 20’ x24’ for cots, 24’ x34’, large squares for the missionary priests (they don’t have to be sewn up). They can be dropped to the Community Care, all items would be greatly appreciated.
SHOW GOES ONLINE
The Irish Shows Association is holding a Virtual Online Show on Saturday, August 22. 136 competition classes are available with free entry. For further details please visit https://www.irishshows.org/show/application/competition/new.
Entries must be made before August 4and the show can be watched on Saturday, August 22, on irishshows.org/
COURSES
Carnew Training and Development Centre has re-opened with numerous courses taking place, Online Training, Covid 19 Compliance Officer Training, Compliance Officer Training,
Saturday the eighth and August 15 PHECC Refresher €200 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. 2days.
Saturday, August 29, Basic first aid €110 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Saturday the 12th, September 19 and 26 PHECC first aid course €300, 9.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
TBA Tuesday Certified Principles of HACCP and food safety €140, 9.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. also available online.
Saturday MEWP Mobile Elavated €200, 9-midday available online
Abresive wheels €50 at your own pace
Infection Prevention and control course €50.
Covid19 Compliance Officer course €75 at your own pace
To enquire about any of the courses you can phone them at 053 9426555, 087 6417172 or email dermot.kenny@carnewtdc.ie or web carnewtdc.ie.
CHURCH NEWS
MASS TIMES – The following are the Mass times from August 29 Saturday evenings Shilleagh 6.30 p.m., Carnew 7.30 p.m.(possible changes for summer). Sundays Tomacork 8.45 a.m., Coolafancy 10 a.m., Carnew 11.15 a.m.
FUNERALS – A funeral to Shilleagh on a Saturday evening before the 6.30 Mass. A funeral to Carnew on a Saturday evening after the 7.30 Mass. A funeral to Tomacork and Coolafancy arrange with the priest.
SUNDAY FUNERAL/BURIAL – A funeral Mass and burial Tomacork on a Sunday – the 8.45 a.m. Mass. Coolafancy on a Sunday-the 10 a.m. Mass. Carnew on a Sunday the 11.15 a.m. Mass. Shilleagh will take place on a Monday, all other funerals and burials to be arranged with the priest.
WEEKDAY MASSES – Coolafancy Mondays 9.30 a.m., Carnew Mondays 7.30 p.m. (+Miraculous Medal Devotions). Wednesdays 7.30 p.m. Shillelagh Thursdays 9.30 a.m. Day Centre Thursdays 11.45 a.m. Tomacork Fridays 9.30 a.m. Carnew no 10 a.m. Mass on Saturdays after August 22 (22nd is the last). Extra Masses in Lent and November for the dead to be announced. Confessions Carnew Monday, Wednesday 7.10 p.m. Shillelagh and Saturday Saturday before at the first Sunday of the month at 6.10 p.m. Coolafancy before the 10 a.m. Mass on the first Sunday of the month. Opportunities for additional confessions will be announced.
BAPTISMS – Carnew or Tomacork on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at midday. Shillelagh on Saturdays at 5.30 p.m. Coolafancy at 3 p.m. on first and third Saturdays of the month, Months mind and anniversary Masses will be shared in all churches. Station of the cross there will be one in each church are during lent. May and October devotions in Carnew only.
FIRST FRIDAY CALLS – Shillelagh/Coolafancy-Thursday before first Friday. Carnew/Tomacork first Friday.
COOLGREANY COOLGREANY DRAMA
After a short break, Coolgreany Drama’s hit outdoor production of ‘Hooked’ is back in action for the month of August.
‘Hooked’ is a three-handed comedy drama in which young Dubliner Lydia’s move to a small country village leads to an unexpected chain of events, exposing many local secrets and lies. Directed by Sally Stevens and featuring Norah Finn, Carl Nuzum and Niamh Fleming, ‘Hooked’ will be returning this month on Thursday evenings: August 6, 13 and 20 at 7 p.m.; and on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. on August 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23.
The July performances proved very popular with audiences. The show is being presented (in accordance with Covid guidelines) in the unique surroundings of the beautiful Ram House Gardens in the village.
Ram House Gardens, lovingly tended by Lolo Stevens, is spread over two acres and features in many major Gardens of Ireland guides.
Booking for the August per- formances is now open online at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/hooked-by-gillian-grattan-tickets-113346955796?aff=ebdssbeac.
Admission is €12 plus Eventbrite booking fee. For further queries about the show phone 087 2411926. The performance lasts for approximately 90 minutes with no interval. Due to Covid restrictions there will be no toilet facilities.
SYMPATHY
Deepest sympathy is extended to the Byrne families, Johnstown on the death of James Byrne, whose burial took place on last Friday, August 8, in St Gabriel’s Cemetery Arklow. May he rest in peace.
BIRTHDAYS
Congratulations and birthday greetings to Daniel Seán Kennedy, Askinch, who celebrated his seventh birthday on last Friday, August 8
TIDY TOWNS
Please make every effort to keep the village tidy for the Keep Wexford Tidy competition which is in progress at present, and give special attention to the flower baskets and flower beds, it means so much to have the village looking well at all times, and thanks for the great support so far.
LOCAL NOTES
Please remember to forward all notes to me by 8 p.m. on Thursday evening for inclusion in the following week’s paper. Phone Dan at 087 4605166. Email danken9@gmail.com. Thank you for your cooperation.
COURTOWN COI SERVICE TIMES
The following are the service times for the Ardamine Group of Parishes. Please note that due to the ongoing requirement for social distancing, neither Ardamine nor Kilmuckridge can reopen at this time.
Sunday, August 16 – Trinity X: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Holy Communion) Kiltennel 10.15 a.m. (Morning Prayer); Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. (Morning Prayer).
Sunday, August 23 – Trinity XI: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer); Clonevan 10.15 a.m. (Morning Prayer); Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. (Morning Prayer).
Sunday, August 30 – Trinity XII: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer); Kiltennel 10.15 a.m. (Holy Communion); Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. (Morning Prayer).
CRAANFORD- MONASEED CHURCH NEWS
Eucharistic Adoration: this is suspended for the time being. However, both churches of the parish remain open for daily prayer.
Mass Cards: are available from the parish office and Doyle’s Londis (the minimum Mass stipend recommended is €5 including card).
Fr Richard is wished every blessing as he takes a year out of ministry, stay safe. We welcome Fr Brian Whelan as he begins his ministry life in our parish.
GAA NEWS
MATCH RESULTS – Intermediate women v Blackwater, following their great win they now advance straight to a semi-final to be played on August 22 while our Junior B hurlers had a great victory over old rivals Naomh Eanna, their next match is Road two Friday v Ferns.
Our adult men’s team played Oulart in Patrick Park on Sunday and were beaten by six points, their knockout Q/F game is on Saturday evening in Patrick park against Tara Rocks at 6.30 p.m. It should be a cracker. The under-17 footballers played Blackwater at home on Monday evening. All our underage players and mentors and parents are doing trojan work during training, learning the skills and improving them every day. Well done, all.
All ages groups are busily playing matches which are wonderful to see. All match fixtures, results are updated on Twitter and the Facebook page. Many thanks to all the players, mentors, parents who are working together during these different times for the club, it is very much appreciated.
Annual golf classic – This takes place in the magnificent Coolattin Golf Club, a par 72, 18-hole golf course on Friday, August 21, For tee times contact Mick Lyons 087 2580420.
Personal responsibility is paramount for all to enjoy the benefits that being part of any club brings, to protect yourself, your family and your community. Thank you for your cooperation during these different times.
CÚL CAMP – This is taking place in Craanford from August 17, book your place on kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie All bookings must be made prior to attending camp as No Walk in entries taken on the day due to current situation.
MODEL COUNTY DRAW – Tickets will be available to buy online at wexfordgaa.ie shortly, by you are invited to support your own club by selecting Craanford Fr O’Regan’s from the drop down menu, draws will take place in Sept, Oct and November. Great prizes on offer. Three draws €50.
LOTTO – jackpot €3,400. No winners. Numbers drawn were 1, 11, 28 and 30. Lucky-dip winners: John and Mary Murphy, Shay Earle, Ann Roche, Peter and Anita, Mick O’Loughlin. Seller’s prize: James Doyle. Next week’s jackpot €3,500. Tickets in Cooney Communications, Donal’s Gorey, Cooney’s Hollyfort, Doyle’s Londis Carnew Road, John Bass Tyres, Gorey and Lamberts Camolin or any club member. Tickets may now be collected and dropped back to Cooney Communications in Craanford by 6 p.m. on Wednesday evening.
TARA HILL CHURCH NOTES
Novena to our Lady of Knock takes place in St Michael’s Church, Gorey from August 9 to August 17 2020. Join us on Sunday after the Rosary at 7 p.m.
ANY NEWS
Any notes for the paper for next week, please contact me by 7 p.m. on Thursday for inclusion in the following week’s paper, email ck0802@gmail.com or contact 087 9434090.