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HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The historical society held its annual tour on Saturday, July 15, with a good crowd enjoying a lovely day. The tour began at Altamount gardens Carlow then on to the River Edge restaurant in Bunclody for lunch and on to Carlow to visit Carlow Museum. The tour then visited Ducketts Grove an extensive stately home and walled garden.
TEA MORNING
Breda O’Sullivan would like to thank everyone for their support and donations to her recent Tea Morning in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. The amount raised was €1,435.
CORACH RAMBLERS FC
This week’s winner of the Corach Ramblers split-the-pot is Belinda Nugent, who picks up a fantastic €733. Congratulations, Belinda. Thanks once again to everyone for your continued support #COYR
St Leonards over-35s ended their inaugral season with a hard fought 0-0 draw against the joint table toppers Corach Ramblers on Friday evening in Dunmain. Leonards had the better of things in the first half and could count themselves unlucky not to go into the break ahead with the superb Mathy Flynn going very close on more than one occasion with terrific efforts.
The second half belonged to Corach chances wise but were unable to put them away due to great defending, great saves, the woodwork and poor finishing. Leonards defended very well and when their defense was breached Alan Browne was superb in the Leonards goal, Leonards didn’t let their neighbours have it all their own way and were very dangerous on the break. It most certainly was not a boring 0-0 draw. Best wishes to Mathy Flynn, who picked up a bad looking injury.
GRANTSTOWN DAYCARE
Would you like a bit of company during the day? Catch up with some friends or just have a nice nutritious hot meal? For just €8 per day you can come to our Daycare centre, enjoy the entertainment we provide, have a cuppa and a three course meal. Or if you would like to be collected by our mini bus we only charge an extra €2. We are open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
Upcoming Events in Grantstown Daycare: Tuesday, July 25 – Pongo and Rosary in the morning, We are going to Tomhaggard in the afternoon. Wednesday, July 26 – Pongo and Skittles in the morning and Games in the afternoon. Thursday, July 27 – Pongo and storytelling in the morning, music in the afternoon.
Vacancies in the following areas at Grantstown Daycare: Kitchen, Maintenance, carer, Bus Driver, Laundry, office. If you are in receipt of a social welfare payment, Tus or unemployed for one year or more, then you may be eligible for a CE Scheme. For more information please contact our reception at 051 561016.
TALENT BY THE SEA
Entries are open for this talent show in the Atlantic Bar Cullenstown to take place on August 5 at 9 p.m. Great first prize of €200 to be won on the night. To enter phone or text 086 8821280 or 087 9905505. Proceeds in aid of Cullenstown Community Group.
PHIL MURPHY WEEKEND
This year’s Phil Murphy weekend will have its official opening and Our Parish journal launch on Wednesday, July 26, from 8 p.m. in the community centre after an organ recital in the church at 7 p.m. Admission to one or both is €5. Refreshments and an art exhibition will take place at the opening.
On Thursday, July 27, concert with the Raw Bar Affair in the church at 8 p.m.
Friday concert is in the festival marquee at 8 p.m. with New Road, Donal Clancy, John and Pips Murphy and guests.
Saturday workshop from 11 a.m. followed by singing gathering at 2 p.m. in the school. O’Riada mass in church at 7 p.m. and concert in the Marquee with Jackie Daly, Matt Cranitch and Paul De Grace, Daoire Farrell, Johnny Dugan and Amala.
On Sunday workshops from midday, children’s entertainment, and an afternoon of folk, trad, bluegrass, ballads, Cajun, zydeco and much more in the marquee from one till 5 p.m. Ceile in the hall from 3 p.m. music by Ger Murphy and Ken Cotter Concert on Sunday at 8 p.m. with Sharon Shannon in the Marquee.
SEISIUN
Danescastle Music Group will host Seisiun in Horse and Hound, Ballinaboola on Tuesday evenings at 8.30, commencing on Tuesday, July 4. An evening of traditional music, song and dance. Come and enjoy a great evening’s entertainment for all the family.
SOCIAL DANCING
Dancing continues in Tír na nÓg every Thursday night from 9.30 p.m. with music this Thursday, July 27, Tom Murphy. All welcome refreshments served.
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Teach na nÓg will be offering an Afterschool Facility from August 31. This will be open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily. This will be funded under the Community Childcare Subvention (CCS) Scheme, which enables parents who have a medical card or are in receipt of a social welfare payment, to avail of the service at a reduced rate. For more information please email us at teachnanog@gmail.com or phone 085 8587945.
PATRON
The annual patron will be held in Ambrosetown, on August 8, at 8 p.m. Thank you to Cllr Michael Whelan for his ongoing help and advice and in matters concerning the graveyard, to Eoin and John Harpur of Wellingtonbridge for manufacture of a new gate to the graveyard, also to Wexford County Council for financial assistance for our new gate, finally to Father Cahill and Rathangan parish council, for continuing to maintain the graveyard.
GAA CLUB NOTES
This Tuesdays lotto jackpot is a massive €11,300. Tickets are two euro each or a book of six only €10 and can be purchased from the post office Carrig, Seabreeze Laundrette Carrig, Tír na nÓg, Wellingtonbridge, or from any Club Officer over in Grantstown. Thank you for your continued support to our club.
The Junior Men’s football team had a 1-13 to three point win over Gusserane on Friday week last. Well done, lads.
The junior ladies took on Baile Dubh in their championship match in Farmleigh on Monday. The opposition were a strong side and had a good win. The ladies are still in the league and they also have camogie to concentrate on.
Well done to everyone who participated in the Leinster Fleadh and progressed on to the all-Ireland in Ennis.
Best of luck to all who are involved in the Phil Murphy weekend which opens this Wednesday evening and continues till Sunday.
All matches and results are on our Facebook page and Twitter account.
GOLF CLASSIC
The Bannow-Ballymitty Pat Neville Perpetual golf classic will take place on the Friday, August 11, in Wexford Golf Club. Teams of four €200. Sponsorship also welcome. Contact 086 3678133 or 086 3534878 to book your tee time. County Council for financial assistance for our new gate, finally to Father Cahill and Rathangan parish council, for continuing to maintain the graveyard.
MCCALL’S COTTAGES
This week-end sees the practical completion of our seven McCall’s Cottages in Rathangan. The homes will be open for general public viewing after the patron on August 15 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The homes are not yet fully let so we are still open for inquiries and interest from anyone considering a move. Further information from members of the committee or at the parish hall or call Willie at 086 8106672.
FASTNET ROVERS FC
The Fastnet Rovers annual camp night will be on Saturday, August 12, Bring the family, pitch your tent, grab some food and have some fun. Fastnet Rovers would like to wish St Anne’s GAA Club every success with the upcoming Walkathon #WalkWithUs
The FAI Soccer Camp will be held at Fastnet Rovers on w/c August 7. To book a place at the camp go to summersoccerschools.ie.
TIDY TOWNS
Duncormick Area Action Group has once again entered this year’s Tidy Towns Competition with judging from June-August. We are appealing to everyone to help us in obtaining better results this year and be proud of our village. We would also like to ask everyone to use the litter bins provided in the village.
PATRON DATES
Monday, August 7, Killag at 7 p.m. Monday, August 7, Kilcowan at p.m. Tuesday, August 8, Duncormick at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 8, Ambrosetown at 8 p.m. Sunday, August 13, Rathangan old cemetery after 11 a.m. mass Tuesday, August 15, Rathangan new cemetery at 2 p.m.
Please note there will be a collection in Killag and Rathangan old cemeteries to help fund the cost of maintenance during the year. Thank you.
COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Southeast Country Music Festival, featuring Nathan Carter, Mike Denver, Jimmy Buckley, Cliona Hagan and Lee Matthews, takes place on Sunday, July 30, in Killag. Gates open 11 a.m. See southeastcountrymusicfestival. com for more details. Tickets on sale now at local outlets and online: €25 per person, under-12s free when accompanied by an adult.
For information on buses to the festival please contact Billy O’Brien Bus Hire, Ballycogley at 087 2501438 or Markie Sinnott, Clongeen Transport Services at 087 2407755.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the recent church gate collection. Your help and support was very much appreciated.
TEAM PHOTOGRAPHS
If you have St Anne’s GAA Club team photographs from underage to adult on your Laptop, Computer or SD Card, Jim Berry would be very grateful if you could contact him at 087 7619812 or email them to him at jim.berry11@gmail.com. If you intend on emailing them to Jim; the Year, Age Group and the names of the players would need to accompany the photographs.
TRX/PILATES CLASSES
TRX Classes take place in the club house every Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6.30 p.m. and Tuesday and Friday mornings at 9.30 a.m. For further details please contact Kevin Cogley at 086 3656233.
Pilates Classes take place in Baldwinstown Hall on Tuesday evenings from 7.15 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. Bring a mat, towel and drinking water. Cost is €9 and it is recommended to book a place. For further details please contact Theresa White at 089 4620552.