TaghmonCamross
CAMROSS DRAMA GROUP
The group will perform three One-act plays, a mix of comedy and drama. Friday, October 13 – St Michael’s Hall, Wexford Town Sunday, October 15 – Camross Hall Sunday, October 22 – St Mary’s Hall, Fethard-on – Sea All shows start 8 p.m., €10 on door. €500 was raised for Wexford Hospital MRI scanner last Friday at our table quiz – well done to organisers and supporters. Our festival play ‘Larry’ by Henry Hudson will compete in Goresbridge, Moate, Kilmallock, Cavan and Cork – break a leg. Like Camross Drama Group on Facebook for updates.
CAMROSS ICA
Our last meeting was held on Monday, October 2, in Camross hall. Sympathy was extended to Joan Whitty for the recent passing of her husband Jim. Dympna congratulated Mary Kelly for holding a very successful coffee day which, to date, has raised over €2,000 (still counting) for the Wexford Hospice Homecare. Well done Mary and Gerald. Dympna also complimented the ladies who recently took part in the fun walk held in JFK Park in aid of Cottage Autism and SVP Calodagh McCumiskey from Spiritual Earth (spiritualearth.ie) gave us an inspiring talk on the numerous benefits of meditation. Her talk initiated a great conversation between the ladies who enjoyed exchanging numerous tips on how to beat stress.
Delicious tea and scones were then served by Peggy Doyle and Marie Margaret Roche. The winner of our monthly competition of the ‘biggest cooking apple’ was Dympna Kelly.
A few dates for your diary: October 16 – The monthly Craft class in An Grianán. October 25 – Convenience Night in Bridgetown College at 7 p.m. November 4 – winter Conference. November 11 – Knit and Stitch. November 27 – Federation Meeting in Ferrycarrig. Please bring tree crochet/knitted decorations for the memorial tree. February 11 – The Wexford Federation 70th Anniversary Event in the Talbot. March 10 – Jem Pack Baking competition in An Grianán.
Our next meeting will be our ecumenical meeting which will take place in Carrowreagh Old School on November 6 with a start at 7.30 p.m. followed by the service. The monthly competition will be the nicest Halloween Wreath (Any size and any medium).
October is the ‘friendship’ month so it is a great occasion to introduce a friend (or two) to our great group. The ladies are also reminded that the Christmas boxes are due back. We hope to see you there.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Our AGM will take place on Thursday, October 12, upstairs in the GAA Community Centre at 8 p.m. We appeal to as many parents and guardians as possible to attend in order to continue our involvement in 2018.
ATHLETICS CLUB NOTES
Our athletes compete in the first of the Co. Wexford cross country championships recently in JFK Park. Grainne Roche Kelly and Louise Hanlon in U10 big race and both girls ran great. Irene Hanlon and Orla Roche Kelly U12, ran a very tough and fast race but kept up with the pace all the way. Flora Doran U14 3000m made the leinsters coming 9th. Hannah Roche Kelly and James Hanlon had 4k race. A long hard race but guys did brilliant. Hannah 8th and James 8th. Both qualified to run for lenister. Joseph Hanlon U18 4k came 4th and also made lenisters. Great day overall and well done to everyone.
CAROREIGH SCHOOL NEWS
This week both the Taghmon/ Caroreigh boys and girls’ teams had wins in the Rackard League, the boys over Adamstown and St Senan’s and the girls over Ballindaggin and Adamstown. Well done to all and continued good luck in the next rounds.
Wednesday was a busy day in the school, as it was Fire Safety Week, the pupils had a fire drill and were surprised to see two Fire Tenders pull up outside the school. They enjoyed seeing inside the fire engines and had great fun with the hoses and other equipment. The Firemen were busy answering all the pupils’ questions.
Also on Wednesday, as it was the feast ofSt Francis of Assisi, who is the patron saint of animals, Fr McGuire invited the pupils and members of the community to bring their pets to the school at 2 p.m. for a special blessing. There was a great turn out of animals, including a pony. Thanks to Fr McGuire.