AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Adamtown
CARDS
The weekly ‘30’ card game continues in the Community Centre this Friday, June 9, at 9 p.m. Thanks to the ladies for the tea last week. Catering on Friday the 9th will be Ann McDonald, Sinéad O’Gorman and Una McDonald; on Friday the 16th will be Ellen Furlong, Bridget Colfer and Margaret Furlong; on Friday the 23rd will be Bernie Hickey, Evelyn O’Gorman and Ann O’Gorman. Proceeds going to Parish Funds.
Card winners on Friday, May 26 were: Tom Rochford, John Murphy, Terry McDonald, Pat Byrne, Séamus Joyce, Patsy Byrne, Seán Cullen and Johnny Nolan. ADAMSTOWN SHOW
The 70th Agricultural, Horticultural, Trade and Vintage Show will be held in Adamstown on Saturday, July 1, at 10 a.m. The Show Committee are going all out this year for their 70th show. There will be lots of new attractions and a total of 222 classes to be judged.
Horse entries to: Abi Kent, Adamstown Stud – 087 9154730 – abigailkent@gmail.com. Let Ponies entries to: Brigid O’Gorman – 087 2447049 – brigidnov@ gmail.com. Hunter Pony entries to: Dorothy Cahill – 085 7747325 – dorothydiamond.dc@gmail. com. Sheep entries to: Gavin Rothwell – 087 2035784 – gavinrothwell804@gmail.com. Home Produce, Horticultural, Craft and arts etc., to: Mary Mernagh, Horetown – 087 6320174 – marymc2@ hotmail.com. Trade Stands: Eunan Flood – 087 6143207.
Dog Show: Entries on Show Field Vintage: Enquries to Pat Roche – 087 2132547 or John Kehoe – 087 2984904 Hunt Chase: Martin Marshall – 086 8551804. If you have not received a schedule, please contact any of the above. Entries close on Wednesday, June 21. Please exhibit at your local show. adamstownshow.com. GOLDEN JUBILEE
On behalf of all parishioners we extend our congratulations and best wishes to Fr Nolan on the occasion of his Golden Jubilee. The Parish Committee wish to express their sincere thanks to all those who made Fr Nolan’s Golden Jubilee celebrations such a wonderful occasion for our parish on Friday, May 26.
Thanks to Bishop Denis, all the clergy who attended, Fr Nolan’s family, invited guests and parishioners joined by people from far and wide who filled St Abban’s Church to capacity for Mass on Friday night. Thanks to the following: both choirs for their beautiful hymns, the ushers, car-parking committee, those who prepared the church so beautifully and printing of the lovely booklet.
Thanks also to the ladies and gentlemen who prepared St Abban’s Hall both on Thursday night and also Friday, and for the lovely floral arrangements, the hall looked splendid. A massive thank you for your overwhelming generosity for the lovely sandwiches and confectionery donated, it exceeded all our expectations.
Thanks to the ladies who worked so hard all night to make sure everyone was catered for and keeping the ‘tea pots’ full at all times. Thanks also for the use of the cups, saucers etc, and last by no means least to St Abban’s Hall Committee for the use of the facility.
It probably brought back many memories to lots of people there. It was a unique and special occasion for our parish and we can be really proud of working together to achieve such a memorable night. On behalf of every parishioner we pray God’s blessing on Fr Nolan to grant him many more years of health and happiness in his ministry. TEA DAY THANK YOU
Ellie Walsh and family, Tomgarrow wish to thank most sincerely all those who attended or gave donations to the family for their ‘Tea Day’ recently. The amount raised was €500 all of which will go the Alzheimer’s services in County Wexford. GAA NOTES
A lot of work is taking place in the club to ensure we have a successful weekend when we host Féile on June 16, 17 and 18. We will need help on Friday and Saturday of this weekend, so if anyone would like to lend a hand on this weekend please contact TJ McDonald 087 9389372 or Deirdre Whelan 087 9389372.
We will be hosting St Molleran’s Carrick on Suir, Co Waterford. Two hurling matches will be played in Cloughbawn on the Friday evening. The first match is at 5 p.m. Our match against our visitors will be played in Adamstown on Saturday morning.
The club is running a fundraising cycle. €2 a line, to guess how long it will take Martin Smyth to cycle 100km on Sunday, June 11, COLÁISTE ABBAIN AWARDS.
Gavin O’Dowd, Technical Graphics, JCSP Make a book, Minor Soccer Player of the Year.
Alannah Staunton, Science and SPHE, JCSP Make a book, The Burning Flad, Girls Soccer Leinster Final Runner-up, girls five a side soccer runner-up, Basketball Players of the Year.
Darren Redmond, Woodwork, JCSP Make a book. Pawel Jaglarz, Woodwork, Science, SPHE, Reading Challenge, boys five a side soccer runner-up, Most Improved Player. Sam Murphy, maths, Technical Graphics, Reading Challenge. Graham O’Reilly, English, boys five a side soccer, Maths Competition, Basketball player of the year, second Year. Nathan O’Brien, Reading Challenge.
Leon Sinnott, CSPE, boys five a side soccer, Ellen Connors, third Year Maths, JCSP Profile Awards, SCP Endevour award, Kieve Hynes, Irish, Geography, maths, Home Economics, Science, Class Teacher Award third Year, JCSP Profile Award the burning flag, girls soccer Leinster final runner-up, Junior Student of the Year. Brandon Sinnott, maths, Geography, Construction Studies, maths, Class Teacher Award fifth Year, junior soccer Player of the Year, Senior Athletics. Daniel Roche, JCSP Make a book, Excellent Attendance Award, Information Technology Coding Class, The Burning Flag. Stephen O’Dwyer, Junior Footballer of the year.
Craig Bradley, boys five a side soccer winner, Ellen Connors, first Year JCSP Make a book, SCP Endevour Award, Katie Cash, JCSP Make a book, Seán Woods, Basketball player of the year first year, JCSP Make a book, The Burning Flag.
Senior Category: Thumb Buddies Merit Award Katie Goldsmith, English, girls soccer Leinster final runner-up, Transition Year Portfolio of the Year Ciara Booth, Transition Year Award, TY Sport Girls soccer Leinster final runner-up Cian Quirke Walsh, Mini Company, TY Award Thumb Buddies merit award Ellie Delaney, English, reading challenge, girls soccer Leinser final runner-up, most committed player, Historian of the year. Rachel Quirke, JCSP Profile Award Business Studies.
Graiguenamanagh
LOTTO
This week’s lotto jackpot stands at €20,000, and the reserve jackpot at €20,000. The numbers drawn were 3, 7, 18 and 31, and there was no winner. Consolation winners of €60 each were Paddy Foley, Val Lonergan, Nicky Moylan, Brendan O’Brien, and Bill Crean. Tickets are on sale in local business, and from committee members. LIBRARY NEWS
New printing service: Graiguenamanagh library users can now print remotely from their mobile phones, tablets, laptops etc. You can now send emails, boarding passes and other documents from home and collect your prints at the library. For more information call into the library or phone 056 7794178.
Crafty Crew meet in the library every Wednesday from 10.30 a.m. to midday. GUN CLUB AGM
The AGM of local Gun Club will take on Friday, June 30, at 9 p.m. in Doyles Pub, A good attendance of members would be appreciated. CEMETERY MASS The annual Calvary Cemetery Mass will take place on Friday, June 23, at 8 p.m. SPLIT THE POT
This week’s winners first Prize-Billy Hoare – €300. Second prize – Betty Kavanagh-€75. Third Prize – Valerie Ryan – €50.
Newbawn
PARISH ACTIVITIES
A meeting of Newbawn parish council will take place in the parochial house at 9 p.m. on this Thursday night, June 8. All committee members are requested to attend.
Congratulations to the 18 children from Newbawn and the 16 children from Raheen, who recently celebrated their first holy communion.
The annual field day in aid of parochial funds will take place in the Community Sports Ground on July 9 (second Sunday) and assistance in successfully running the event will be required from as, amy people as possible. Names should be submitted as soon as possible to Fr Moynihan or any other member of the parish council.
Feast days coming up in the coming week include St Ephrem of Syria on Saturday, June 10, The Holy Trinity on Sunday, June 11, and St Anthony of Padua on Tuesday, June 13. The nine days of Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus takes place from June 15 to June 23.
The next 50/50 draw in aid of Newbawn parish funding will take place in the church at the end of June. A few singles tickets for the confined draw are still available at €5 from parish council members. The winner receives €500. COMMUNITY HEART
The official launch of Raheen Family Resource Centre Community Heart Project will take place on this Saturday afternoon, June 10, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This will be a free day out for the entire family, with bouncy castles, line dancing, modern dancing, martial arts demonstration, face painting, games, refreshments and many more attractions. All age groups are very welcome to come along and enjoy the fun. DUNGARVAN ROAD RUN
The Forge Vintage Club based in the Foulkesmills-Clongeen area are planning a major road run which will take place over Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25. They start off from Clongeen on the Saturday and return to Foulkesmills on the Sunday. Proceeds from the event will go to Hospice Homecare and to other local charities.
Sponsor cards are in circulation at present and anyone who donates will be entered in a draw with prizes including €200 cash donated by Crosbie Trans car, a power washer sponsored by Mythen Construction, dinner for two sponsored by the Horse and Hound Ballinaboola, and Sunday lunch for two sponsored by Whitford House. The organisers wish to thank all for the great support that they are receiving which is greatly appreciated.
Raheen
COMMUNITY HEART
The official launch of Raheen Family Resource Centre Community Heart Project will take place on Saturday, June 10, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free day out for all the family with bouncy castle, line dancing, modern dance, martial arts demonstration, games, face painting and refreshments, we would love to see all age groups come along for what promises to be a wonderful afternoon of fun for all. FREE MARTIAL ARTS CAMPS
Raheen Family Resource Centre in conjunction with Irish Heart intend running Free Martial Arts summer Camps in Adamstown Community Centre during July. The camps will consist of learning all aspects of martial arts in a fun and safe environment. The participants will learn self-defence, self-awareness, boxercise and lots more. There will be lots of fun and games which will promote team building and confidence. The camp will be delivered by John Philips, who has a fourth Degree Black Belt.
The camps will run from July 17 to July 19 from10 a.m. to midday daily for eight- to 12-yearolds and July 24 to July 26 for 13- to 16-year-olds. For further information or to book a place contact Bridget at 051 428805. SUMMER CAMPS
Summer camps will take place in Raheen Family Resource Centre on the following dates this year: July 10 to July 14 for 10-to 12-year-olds, July 17 to July 21 for seven- to nine-year-olds, and July 24 to July 28 for four- to sixyear-olds. We will have a wide variety of activities including arts and crafts, games, pottery, macramé, collage and much more. The cost of the camps is €30 per child and family rates apply.
For further information and booking contact Bridget at 051 428805.
Rathnure
CHURCH NOTICES
Anniversaries: Thursday, June 8, 9.30 a.m. – Cathy and Sonny Cooney; Saturday, June 10, 7 p.m. – John and Sadie O’Connell and the deceased members of the O’Connell Family.
Thank You: to all who contributed to the Envelope Collection which goes towards the maintenance of the parish. This collection is taken up after Holy Communion. If you don’t have an envelope and would like to contribute every euro helps. €1,814 was collected for the month of May. Thanks also to all who contributed to the Easter Dues.
Church gate collection: Thank You to all who contributed to the recent church gate collection in aid of the Irish Society For Autism. The amount collected in Rathnure was €240. 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, 7 and nine at 7.45 p.m. nightly and the Box Office is now open at 087 0687801. GAA CLUB NEWS
Well done to Brian Quigley, who lined out with the Wexford under-21 team last week as they advanced to the Leinster semi-final with a win over Offaly. The Wexford Senior team had an easy win over Laois last week and now face Kilkenny on Saturday, June 8, at 7 p.m. in Innovate Wexford Park. Clubman Jack Guiney made his mark when he came on in the second-half setting up a goal before striking the back of the net himself. Best of luck to Jack and the team against Kilkenny. TEMPLEUDIGAN PATRON
Thanks to all who attended the Templeudigan Patron last Sunday. Special thanks to all who participated in the Mass, the Ladies Committee, who looked after the tea and refreshments, the gents who cooked and served the burgers, those who provided the sound, manned the gates and grounds and most importantly all who care for the cemetery all year round.