Fethard-on-Sea
NOTES DEADLINE CHANGE
Please note that the People Newspapers have new deadline for District News in the New Ross Standard of 2 p.m. on the Friday before publication.
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Notes received after the deadline will not be included till the following week. Apologies for any inconvenience caused but the changes are due to changes in the papers own production deadlines.
SPLIT-THE-POT
This month’s winner of the Saltmills and St Kearns split-thepot is Tom Walsh, who won €97. Congratulations, Tom. The next draw will take place on September 24.
PROGRESSIVE 45
The winners of the Progressive 45 Card Game in Colclough Hall, Saltmills last Sunday were David Murphy, Siobhán Doyle and Georgie Foley. In second place were and John Sinnott, Johnny Colfer and Aidan Colfer. In third place were Eileen Doyle, Johnnie Doyle and Dick Power. The last game draw was won by Kathleen Cadogan, Mary Doran and Statia Finn. The raffle winners were Tony Murphy, Carmel Kehoe, Dick Power and Dermot Bassett.
WEEKLY LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s Club’s lotto jackpot of €11,800 so next week’s jackpot stands at €11,900. The club had one lucky-dip winner Daniel Mullan, who won €30 each. The winning numbers were 1, 2, 13 and 29.
FETHARD ST MOGUE’S
The senior football team played Horeswood in their final game in New Ross last Saturday evening at needing at least a draw to progress to the knockout stages, full report in next week’s paper. The Junior B footballers also played Taghmon in the District semi-final last Saturday in Clongeen.
COISTE NA NÓG
The under-16 hurlers were well beaten by a very strong St Patrick’s Ballyoughter side in their Division 2 county quarter final last weekend. The under-12 hurlers bowed out of the Division 1 competition when they lost out to an excellent Duffry Rovers team last Tuesday evening.
ST MOGUE’S LADIES
The under-14 camogie team played Davidstown in their county final in Killurin last Sunday, despite putting in a great performance the girls lost out in the end. Well done to the girls and their trainer Tom Byrne and everyone involved in helping to make it to the final.
FITNESS CIRCUIT CLASSES
Fethard fitness weekly circuit classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Learn to lift Friday at 6.30 p.m. Beginner Friday at 7.30 p.m. Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Personal and group sessions weekly. Contact Nuala at 087 9111901 for more information.
STEP AND TONE CLASSES
From June to September Circuit Classes every Monday Evening at 7.30 p.m., Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. and Step and Tone Classes Friday morning at 10 a.m. in St Mary’s Hall, Fethard, all fitness levels welcome and catered for, pay as you go classes €7. Contact Maureen 087 7479258.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
We have vacancies in the following areas on our forthcoming Community Employment Scheme at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre: Childcare workers, Front Desk Receptionists, Administrators, General Cleaner, Caretaker/Maintenance, Cleaner to support the Sugradh Childcare Centre, Community Café, Youth.
Please contact Tilly Carroll, CE Scheme Supervisor at 051 389418 for Application Form or pick one up at reception. Please ensure you are registered with DSP and if you have been signed off by Turas Nua, you are now entitled to apply for a Community Employment Scheme. Any questions, just contact above person.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Social evening every second Tuesday in the Day Care Centre.
Kennedy Homestead, Dunganstown Tea Party on September 8: to book and further bus details phone 087 054 4976012.
BLUEBELL CAFÉ
The Bluebell Café is open on the first Wednesday of every month, to older people, their families and carers who are coping with memory loss issues. We welcome you to come in, enjoy a cup of tea, chat and meet with others in similar situations. We offer you an opportunity to obtain information and to speak with health care professionals in your area.
All are welcome at St Louis Day Care Centre, Ramsgrange, telephone 051 389509. Next date for meeting is Wednesday, September 6 – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
CLOSING CEREMONY
There will be a mini-bus going to Our Lady’s Island for the closing ceremony on Friday evening September 8, fare €10, pick up points Campile, Hollow bar Ramsgrange, Elm Tree cross, and Wellingtonbridge. Contact details, Nicholas Bowe phone 051 388437 or 087 9418661.
ABBEY LADIES GOLF
Twenty ladies played on Friday, August 25, in the Abbey; results – first Adeline Fox 45 points, second Ann O’Grady 44 points, third Martina Reidy 39 points. Cat one Eileen Wallace 37 points; Cat two Carole Murphy 37 points; Cat three Ann Crosbie 36 points. LD Ann Banville. Birdie club Marie Terese Wall, Ann O’Grady. Well done, ladies.
Matchplay final was played same night, congratulations to Martina Reidy on winning and well done to Ann Crosbie on being runnerup. A great night was enjoyed after in the clubhouse.
LADIES SOCCER
Seaview United Ladies and Schoolgirls Soccer Club will be holding their annual registration evening in Mersheen Clubhouse on Thursday, September 7, from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. All players are required to register for the upcoming season. We would be delighted to welcome all players new and old to come along and play.
IRISH DANCING CLASSES
Irish dancing classes with the Power School of Irish Dancing will return on Tuesday, September 5, in St Mary’s Hall at 4.30 p.m. Contact Catherine at 087 7651143.
LOTTO
This week’s lotto jackpot stands at €20,000, and the reserve jackpot at €20,000.The numbers drawn were 3, 14, 19 and 26, and there was no winner. Consolation winners of €60 each were Marty Grennan – Keenans, Michael Barcoe Snr, Angela Bolger, Tom Cummins-Kennans, Kenneth Doyle. Tickets are on sale in local business, and from committee members.
CITZENS INFORMATION
Volunteers urgently required in the Graiguenamanagh Office to work two hours per week, If interested please contact Sarah Drea in their Kilkenny Office for further information at 0761 077910.
GT JACKPOT
This is the results of last week’s draw of the GT jackpot: First Prize – Jim Costello – €248. Second prize – Araon Broaders – €50, third prize – Luke Holden – €25.
SPLIT THE POT
Last week’s winners were first prize – Maureen Maher – €360. Second prize-Maura Maher – €75. Third Prize – Eileen Gahan – €50.
SHEEHY’S BUMPER DOUBLE
Local jockey Danny Sheehy had a bumper double win at Bellewstown Races on Wednesday, August 30, when he rode to win on Accladora at 66/1 in the 4.15 p.m. Awards and gifts claming maiden. In the 5.45 p.m. Eva-Tec Ltd Handicap he came home on Bert Leaf at 20/1 which the double amounted to a bumper evening for the punters at €1407/1.
RAMBLING HOUSE
Rambling House takes place in Newtown Hall on Friday, September 8, at 8 p.m. They are celebrating the first anniversary in September and would like to thank everyone who has attended and performed during the year. Well done, everyone.
NEW STARTERS
It’s that time of the year again when Gusserane NS opens its doors to an eager bunch of new starters. This year’s new scholars are Cody Boyle, Oisin Croke, Remy Dyer, Josh Fenlon, Harry Finnan, Áine Kehoe, Rachel Power, Cora Rossiter, Evie Sinnott and Ryan Whitty. Best wishes to one and all.
ST KEARNS
The official launch date for the St Kearns Explosion documentary is September 23 in St Michael’s Theatre in New Ross at 8 p.m. A limited number of tickets will go on sale this week. For more information and for tickets please contact Michael Whelan at 087 2388156.
CE SCHEME
The South West Wexford FRC CE group have vacancies in the following areas on their forthcoming Community Employment Scheme at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre: Childcare workers, front desk receptionists, administrators, general cleaners, caretaker/ maintenance, cleaner to support Sugradh Childcare Centre and community cafe.
Please contact Tilly Carroll, CE Scheme Supervisor at 051 389418 for and application form or pick one up at reception. Please ensure you are registered with DSP and if you have been signed off by Job Path (Turas Nua) you are now entitled to apply for a Community Employment Scheme.
TINTERN LOTTO
There was no jackpot winner in the local lotto last week when the numbers drawn were 14, 21, 23 and 26. The match-three winner was Julie Cooney of Kinnagh. This week’s jackpot stands at €4,400.
CARDS
Winners in the hall in Gusserane last week were James Mc- Donald, Pat Whelan and David Murphy. Second went to Declan Egan, Noel Redmond and Marie Doyle. Third were Jimmy Lacey, Mick Culleton and Pat Murray while the LGD went to Karl Hall, Johnny Cogley and James Larkin. Raffle winners were Johnny Colfer, Joe Ryan, Watty Byrne and Pat Ryan.
GAA ACTION
Well done to the under-16 and under-18 hurlers of Gusserane, who both progressed to the county semi-finals of their championships last week. The under-16s defeated Buffers Alley by four points while the minors defeated Ballinastragh Gaels by two goals. Hard luck to the under-12s who narrowly lost out in their game.
NOTES DEADLINE
Please note that from now on these notes need to be submitted to the paper by Friday morning each week for the following week’s edition. As a result of this, this correspondent will need to have contributions received before 8 p.m. each Thursday evening.
SILVER CIRCLE
Gusserane GAA held the third of their 10 Silver Circle Draws last week. The winners were Stat Bradley (€100), Micheál Ryan (€50), Martina Reidy (€25) and Myra Whelan (€25).
DRIVER THEORY PRACTICE
Wexford Local Development are providing Free Driver Theory Practice in Campile Hall starting on September 19 till October 17 Limited places available, all welcome but priority will be given to those under 25 years. To book your place please email ndake@ wld.ie Text 087 7370455 or Phone 053 9155885.
The Driver Theory Test will also be covered as part of the training (subject to attendance). Please book early to avoid disappointment.