Cushinstown
LITTER PICK-UP
As part of our effort to improve our local community we will carry out a number of litter pick-ups across the Rathgarogue Curacy over the coming weeks. The committee invites volunteers to join us for one hour for our first litter pick-up on Saturday, May 27, at 11 a.m, outside Rathgarogue Church.
We have bags, gloves and some litter-pickers, provided by New Ross Municipal Council. We have some hi-vis vests but would ask people who have their own to bring them along to make sure we have enough for everyone.
For this first litter pick-up we will begin within the village and the roads leading out of it. For further information, contact Séamus at 087 9582771. FLOWERS IN RATHGAROGUE
Are you interested in flowers? If yes we invite you to volunteer some of your time to a new project being established by the Rathgarogue Curacy Committee. We have successfully applied for funding to Wexford County Council for a small amenities grant to plant flowers in the village.
We want to improve the look of our village and we believe that flowers and shrubs can help us do that. If you are interested in helping out with this project we invite you to a meeting on Wednesday, May 31, at 8 p.m, in the Rathgarogue Community Centre.
At the meeting we will be guided by Rory O’Neill, a local horticulturist, who will give advice on the types of flowers/plants we should consider growing to provide the most colours over the coming months and to help us plan ahead for next year and beyond. We hope you can join us. There will be a cup of tea for all. For further information contact Nici at 087 4153926. CUSHINSTOWN ICA
The April meeting of the guild took place on Monday, April 3, in the Old School. There was a very good attendance on the night. This was the AGM and the following officers were elected. President; Margaret Ryan. Secretary; Alice Bourke. Treasurer; Kathleen Keating; Timire; Mary Donovan. PR.O Mary Devereux. Guests; Kitty Warren and Rose Ryan. Outings; Lilian O’‘Hanlon, Sarah Buckley and Mary Grace.
President, Margaret Ryan in her report congratulated members on a very successful year with everyone getting involved in a wide range of activities. She also thanked all the officers for all their hard work. In the main business of the meeting members were reminded that the yoga classes were continuing on Monday nights.
Plans were also made to make a start on planting the area at St Mary’s church. It is hoped to get some county Council funding for this project. The meeting also decided not to enter the Special Occasion Competition this year. Our speaker for the night was Lucy Murphy of Forever Living, who gave a very interesting talk on the products she sells.
The May meeting of the guild took place on Monday, May 8,. There was the usual excellent attendance. The secretary reported that the yoga and computer classes have finished for this year. The next meeting will be the annual garden visit on June 6.
The Federation bowling competition will be on Thursday may 25th while there is a pitch and putt fun day on June 10 the proposed guild outing will take place in July. More details at the June meeting.
Wexford Federation ICA took first and second place in the National reporting competition recently. Marion Donnelly of Camross guild was first and Mary Devereux of Cushinstown guild took second spot. Well done to both. COMMUNITY GAMES
SWIMMING–Congratulations to Donnacha McCarthy on winning a gold medal in swimming at the recent National Finals in Abbottstown, Dublin. Well done to all who represented our club at the recent Finals.
ATHLETICS–A big crowd turned out for our annual athletics area final last Tuesday. Following will be representing our club at the County Finals on 24th June at the Hub in Enniscorthy.
Girls: U8 60m 1. Sarah O’Brien 2. Hannah Kearney 3. Alisha Kent U8 80m 1. Jessica Kehoe 2. Niamh O’Brien 3. Niamh Cowman U10 100m 1. Erin Gaffney 2. Laura O’Brien 3. Nicole Colfer U10 200m 1. Lauren Phelan 2. Robyn Carroll 3. Ciara Doran U12 100m 1. Aoife Byrne 2. Millie Sutton 3. Aoife Lyng U12 600m 1. Laurie Bolger 2. Cora Noonan 3. Katelyn Gaffney U14 100m 1. Jessica Sutton 2. Caoimhe Cowman U14 800m 1. Louise Doyle Boys: U8 60m 1. Charlie Byrne 2. Noah Finn 3. Jack Mythen U8 80m 1.Billy Kearney 2. James Doran 3. Aidan Blythe U10 100m 1. Jake Sutton 2. Jack Murphy 3. Daniel Blythe U10 200m 1. Sean O’Brien 2. David Kent 3. Joshua Morrin U12 100m 1. Sam Meyers 2. Jim Malone 3. Sean Fitzharris U12 600m 1. Cormac Martin U14 100m 1. James Kehoe 2. Ciaran Mc Carthy 3. Luke Finn U14 800m 1. Ben Meyers 2. Billy Byrne 3. Colin Roberts. Big well done to our U6’s who ran a very fast race 1. Jack Bolger 2. Lille Murphy 3. Evan Rossiter 4. Abbey Kehoe 5. Sarah Doran 6. Grace Mythen 7. Killian Kehoe 8. Orla Cowman.
LONG PUCK–Area final will be run off next Wednesday after Camogie training for U14 girls. Boys wishing to do U12 long puck and ball throw are to contact Geraldine O’Brien 087 7743205 if interested. Athletics training will take place on Tuesday next at 6.30.
U10 FOOTBALL–Well done to the boys and their trainers who won their match on Sunday 21st and were presented with their Co.Medals after the game, and are now through to the South Leinster Final. GAA NOTES
ACADEMY – RathgarogueCushinstown GAA Academy Nursery Programme for boys and girls aged 4 and five is taking place every Saturday morning at 10.15 a.m. in the GAA grounds this is an opportunity to introduce your child to the skills of Gaelic Games in a fun way. We will play games and develop balance and coordination. The nursery programme started Saturday, April 29, and will run for 10 weeks. The cost is €10 per child in total for the 10 weeks. For more details please contact Mairéad O’Brien at 087 9784209.
BAM DRAGADOS HURLING BLITZ – Thanks to all those who attended our under-eight blitz and helped make it a huge success. The event was held in glorious sunshine on Sunday, May 7, in all we had 200 players from 12 clubs, on 20 teams playing 38 matches. All the children really enjoyed the event with medals and fantastic refreshments for all attendees. Once again, thanks to all our sponsors and participating clubs that helped make our blitz a huge success.
CLUB LOTTO – Please support our lotto as all money raised go to the running costs of our club, tickets can be purchased through many members of our club or if you would like to receive a book of tickets biweekly please contact any committee member. Thank you for your ongoing support with our lotto. CASSAGH VINTAGE RUN
The Cassagh Vintage Run in aid of the New Houghton Hospital Residents’ Activities takes place on Sunday, May 28. It leaves Alan Morrissey’s Pub at 1 p.m. Registration starts at 11 a.m. There will be a DJ and barbecue back in Alan’s from 4 p.m. This will be preceded by live music and a raffle on the Saturday night beforehand. Your support for this good cause would be most appreciated. TERRERATH CABARET
A cabaret in aid of upgrading of Terrerath Community Centre will be held on Saturday, June 3, in Paul Morrissey’s Cassagh at 9 p.m. Music by: John Delaney and Noel Dunne. Tickets are on sale from Paul Morrissey’s Cassagh and committee members. Your support would be very much appreciated. Admission is €5. RATHNURE MUSICAL
Torn Dreams the Musical: Revamped. is returning to the Rathnure Stage this summer for a six night run. This was the very first original musical written in 2010. With over 30 Rock n’ Roll numbers in the show, you won’t want to miss 2017’s Hottest Torn Dreams. The show runs on July 2,3, 5, 6, seven and nine at 7.45 p.m. nightly and the Box Office is now open at 087 0687801.