Adamstown
CARDS
The weekly ‘30’ card game continues in the Community Centre this Friday, August 25, at 9 p.m. Thanks to the ladies for the tea last week. Catering on Friday, August 25, will be Marian Kelly, Catherine L Kelly, Catherine J Kelly and Mary Fortune; catering on Friday, September 1, will be Eleanor Smyth, Emma Staunton and Bernie Conway; on Friday, September 8, will be Breda Whelan, Deirdre Whelan and Bessie Fortune; on Friday, September 15, will be: Rosie Siggins, Marie Murphy and Maura Barden. Proceeds going to Parish Funds.
ADAMSTOWN LOTTO
The next draw in the Adamstown lotto takes place this Friday, August 25, in the Community Centre for a jackpot of €13,000. Keep on buying the tickets to be in with a chance. All proceeds from lotto goes to Adamstown GAA, Soccer Club and Parish Committee. When this jackpot is won the next will start at €9,900
CHILDCARE FACILITY
We are delighted to announce the enhancements to the existing childcare facilities at the Adamstown Community Centre. A new child care room is being added to the existing facility to extend much needed childcare sessions. This will be open on Monday, August 28, Adamstown Community Centre Committee.
FORGE VINTAGE CLUB
The Forge Vintage Club will hold an all vehicle road run on Sunday, August 27, All vehicles new and old are welcome on the event. Registration in Foulksmills begins at midday and leaving Foulksmills at 1 p.m.
All proceeds of the event will go to the Wexford Hospice Homecare and other local charities. There will be refreshments in the Oak Tree bar on our return.
The registration cost is €20 and there will be a free raffle for participants on the day. For further information please contact 085 2720888 or 085 2732575. Your support on the day would be greatly appreciated.
CHURCH NOTICES
Patron Mass on Sunday, September 2, at 1.30 p.m. in the Cemetery (Weather permitting)
St Anthony’s Mass and Novena Prayers will take a break for August and will resume in September.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will also take a break for the remainder of August and will resume in September.
Prayer group meet up every Sunday night from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and all welcome.
SUPERVISED STUDY
Wexford Local Development in partnership with Taghmon Action Group are running supervised study sessions for secondary school students.
Commencing on Monday, September 4, to October 27 inclusive (8 weeks). Student study facilities will be available from Monday to Thursday from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. There will be a very small weekly charge to
Enjoying the summer camp at New Ross Boat Club were Caoimhe Bird from Garrycullen, Ellie Shannon, Tullogher and Shona Flanagan ,Rosbercon.
cover the cost of heat and light. Contact WLD Community Development Officer Dubháin Kavanagh 053 9155885 or Taghmon Action Group Office 053 9134997 to register. Limited places available so please book early to avoid disappointment. titles in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He was pre-deceased by his wife Mary (née O’Neill).
His burial took place in Adamstown cemetery on Friday afternoon following requiem Mass in Raheen church. A guard of honour was formed both on Thursday and Friday by past and present members of the Adamstown GAA club of which he was the current president. Sympathy is extended to his son Séamus, daughters Margaret, Joan and Dymphna, grandchildren, in-laws, and many other relatives and friends.
THE passing of Jim Power, Horetown, on Thursday was also the cause of much regret. In his late eighties the Adamstown native who was a cattle dealer for much of his life was unwell in recent times. Sympathy is extended to his wife of 65 years Mary, sons and daughters and all other relatives and friends. His funeral Mass took place in Little Cullenstown church on Saturday afternoon followed by burial in Kilgarvan cemetery. May they rest in peace.
GAELIC GAMES
Another important weekend in store for the local adult hurling teams. On Saturday next, August 26, the old neighbouring rivals of St Abban’s Adamstown and Rathgarogue-Cushinstown will meet in O’Kennedy Park New Ross at 6.45 p.m. in a very important Intermediate Hurling championship game with Seán Whelan of St Martin’s club as the referee.
On Sunday afternoon, August 27, at 1.30 p.m. in Clongeen the junior hurling team will play Gusserane in the New Ross district semi-final. The senior football team had a 4-17 to 0-4 victory over St Fintan’s at Taghmon on Sunday evening. The junior football team also had an impressive 2-18 to 0-2 victory over Monageer-Boolavogue last Friday night in Monageer. They have now qualified for the junior A county semi-final in which they will play Duffry Rovers on the weekend of September 2/3.
50/50 DRAW
Newbawn parish 50/50 draw for the month of August will take place in the church on Sunday morning next August 27 immediately after 11 a.m. Mass. Following the draw some lucky ticket holder will be €500 richer, while another €500 from the 200 ticket confined draw will be added to the parish funding. Just three draws remain in the present series and they can be joined for €5 per month.
A DATE FOR THE DIARY
The local GAA are organising a table quiz in the Horse and Hound Ballinaboola for Friday, September 15, at 8.30 p.m. in aid of ‘The Prickly Rose’. Full details later.
SUPERVISED STUDY
Wexford Local Development in partnership with Taghmon Action Group are running supervised study sessions for secondary school students.
Commencing on Monday, September 4, to October 27 inclusive (8 weeks). Student study facilities will be available from Monday to Thursday from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. There will be a very small weekly charge to cover the cost of heat and light.
Contact WLD Community Development Officer Dubháin Kavanagh 053 9155885 or Taghmon Action Group Office 053 9134997 to register. Limited places available so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Would you like a Youth Club in your community? Do you have young people looking for a safe social outlet, a suitable premises and adult volunteers? Then contact Mark Carley at 053 9123262/087 2490122, Fax 053 9123880, email fdysyouthclubs@fdys. ie Web: fdys.ie. information and bookings contact Joyce at 051 428805.
YOUTH SERVICES
Are you between 12 and 18 years old and looking for a place where you can spend your free time? Then join us. This coming season Raheen FRC offers you a place for chilling out, chatting and making new friends. We will also be taking part in sports; we will have music, outings and all kinds of creative workshops. In addition our experienced youth team always have a listening ear for your suggestions and concerns. For further information contact Carmen, Treve or Joyce at 051 428805.
MANUAL HANDLING COURSE
A free Manual Handling Course will be delivered in Raheen Family Resource Centre during the coming weeks. The provisional date is Tuesday, September 12. This course provides participants with the information and training necessary to be competent in Manual Handling in the workplace, in order to avoid injury to themselves and others.
Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application Regulations) 2007, it is a requirement that all employees attend a manual handling training course. A manual handling cert is also essential for any jobseeker to have.
The course is for three hours and on completion Successful participants receive a Manual Handling Certificate valid for three years from issue. This course is being organised in conjunction with Wexford Local Development, and certain criteria applies. For further information contact Raheen Family Resource Centre at 051 428805 or Sandra Walsh at 087 6039212.
FREE COUNSELLING
A free counselling service is available at Raheen Family Resource Centre. If you are experiencing any kind of stress, anxiety or loss in your life and you feel you would benefit from this service contact Jeanette at 051 428805.
HORTICULTURE GROUP
The Horticulture Group meet at Raheen Family Resource Centre on Friday mornings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This group is open to all, so whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced gardener you would be very welcome. For further information contact 051 428805.
FOOD CLOUD
This year Raheen FRC is working in partnership with Food Cloud. Food Cloud redistributes the surplus food of various supermarkets to charities in the community.
Surplus food is food that is perfectly fit for human consumption but cannot be sold for a variety of reasons (e.g.: fresh produce that will not be sold the next day, short dated product, slightly damaged packaging or mistakes in ordering).
If you or anyone you know is experiencing financial difficulty and would benefit from receiving free food parcels on a weekly basis please contact Carmen at 085 1356610/051 42880.
MUSICAL THEATRE/DRAMA
Joanne from Colla Voce Performance will be back in Raheen Hall for group classes on Thursdays from September 14 Acting, singing, dancing, improv and games from 5 p.m. to 5.45 p.m. for five to eight years and 5.45 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. for nine to 12 years. Call 086 1073841 to register.