Ballycullane
LOTTO
There was no jackpot winner last week when the numbers drawn were 6, 7, 10 and 19. The match-three winners were Billy Hayes c/o Tony Power and Sarah Whelan from Curraghmore.
WALKING TRACK
The new walking track at the sports ground at the Tintern Complex is now available to use and lighting has been installed to facilitate users in these dark evenings. The facility is there for the entire parish to use. You can run, walk or just stroll around and have a chat with friends. The track is available all day and it is lit up till 8.30 p.m. each week night. Get active now and make room for Christmas.
STUDY CENTRE
Spaces are available in the Supervised Study centre Wellingtonbridge on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please contact Margaret Moran 087 2040823 or Marie Carthy 087 9709901 for details.
RCS CHRISTMAS MARKET
There will be a giant Christmas Market in Ramsgrange Community School Sunday, November 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be jewellery, knitted goods, plants, wreaths, candles, beauty products, wood craft, baked good, Christmas gift ideas and fancy goods, photography, art and crafts.
GUSSERANE GAA
Gusserane GAA are hosting the popular social media celebrity, Rory’s Stories, in Power’s Bar on Saturday, December 9. His cutting humour is hugely popular with the younger generation and the €10 tickets are expected to sell like hot cakes. Fine Gusserane GAA on Facebook for further details.
Under-21 success - Well done to the Gusserane under-21 footballers on their first round win over Forth and Bargy Gaels in the premier championship recently. They now have to wait a number of weeks however before their quarter final fixture.
Club AGM - the annual general meeting has been provisionally booked for Friday, November 24, in the club house.
Pictured on stage during New Ross Drama Workshop’s production of ‘Losers’ in St Michael’s theatre were (from left) Margaret Dunne as Hanna Wilson, Anne Kelly as Mrs Wilson and Kitty Warren as Cissie Cassidy.
and Front Desk Receptionist/ Administrator under the above programme.
The criteria for participating on the CE Scheme programme is over 21 years old and in receipt of a Social Welfare payment for 12 months or more.
For further information please contact Tilly Carroll, CE Scheme Supervisor at 051 389418 for Application Form. You are also required to be registered with DSP Pennybank.
Next Friday, November 17, we will be taking all Pennybank books in preparation for payment the following Friday, November 24, St Louis Stitchers.
St Louis Stitchers Group meets every Wednesday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre (SWWFRC) Ramsgrange. New members very welcome. For more information contact SWWFRC Reception at 051 389418.
WOMEN’S GROUP
Shelbourne Women’s Group meets every Monday 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre (SWWFRC) Ramsgrange. New members very welcome. For more information contact SWWFRC Reception at 051 389418.
BLOKES WITH CAMERAS
Blokes with Cameras meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Ramsgrange at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre (SWWWFRC) For more information please contact reception at 051 389418.
YOGA
Yoga classes are running every Monday evening from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre. Classes are €10 drop in or six class cards for €50. Contact Finola at 087 3641540 for more information.
ST LOUIS DAY CARE
St Louis Day Care Centre are holding a Flower Arranging Demonstration by Lily Bloom on Friday, November 17, at 7.30 in the Fort Conan Hotel, Duncannon. Cost is €10. There will be ideas for Christmas flower arrangements along with pop up shops on the night. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
We are now taking orders for Christmas Baking – Order your Mince Pies, Christmas Pudding, and Christmas Cakes – last date for orders is December 12 – Phone 051 389509 or call to the centre to order.We are also holding a Christmas Bakery Fair on Saturday, December 9, between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Day Care Centre.
BLUEBELL CAFÉ
The Bluebell Café is open at St Louis Day Care Centre, Ramsgrange 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.
LOCAL LINK WEXFORD
To book your seat on the Local Link Bus please contact the office at 053 9196276 or email wexford@locallink.ie.
SLIMMING WORLD
Slimming World Classes here in South West Wexford FRC on Saturday mornings, weigh in time is 9.30. Please contact Yvonne Byrne at 086 3147332 for more details.
CAMPILE BINGO
There is a weekly game of bingo being held in Campile Hall every Monday night at 8.30 p.m. in aid of the ongoing development of the hall, with prize money of €1,250 approximately being paid out each night with a rolling in house lotto and Snowball also being played each night. We welcome each and every one senior citizens, young and children alike to try it and enjoy a great night out and win some money into the bargain.
MEDITATION CLASSES
Weekly Meditation classes with Reiki Therapist, Ann Considine of Tranquil Healing will take place at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre, Ramsgrange commencing on October 11, on Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The cost of each class will be €10. To book a place contact Ann at 085 7555844 or 051 389703. Facebook page: Tranquil Healing.
CAMPILE STUDY GROUP
Campile Hall Parents Supervised study group is going well so far but we still have some places available if anyone else is interested in joining, this study group is the perfect opportunity to get homework or study done without any of the usual home distractions three evenings a week here in Campile Hall, It is open to anyone in third, fifth or sixth years that might be interested in joining, study is on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at a cost of €20 per month to book in or to make inquiries contact Nicholas at 087 9418661 or Campile hall at 087 2183300.
IRISH CLASSES
Introduction to Irish for parents of primary school children. These classes are for beginners and are designed around the primary school curriculum with view to helping your child with Irish homework. These classes are starting on Wednesday, October 4, for 10 weeks and the venue is South West Wexford FRC These classes are delivered by a fully qualified tutor in a relaxed and learner friendly environment. For more information or to book your space contact Denise Murphy at 051 389418.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Our next monthly meeting will take place on Monday, December 4, in St Louis Day Care Centre starting at 2.15 p.m. Come along for a chat with new and old friends over a cup of tea and a bun. Please come along and enjoy our Kris Kringle. This will be our last meeting of the year. New members welcome.
Greyhound Racing – Trip to Kilcohan Park, Waterford on Friday next, November 17. Cost €30, which includes entry ticket, racing book, bus and main course meal. Non-members €35. Deposit €10. Bus leaving Ramsgrange car park at 6 p.m. – Usual pickups on way – Wellingtonbridge, 5.30 p.m., Balliniry Cross and Elm Tree Cross, 5.40 p.m. and Campile, 6.10 p.m. – To book, phone 051 389 012 or 087 0544976.
Cinema, Wexford – Our usual trip to Omniplex Cinema, Wexford on Wednesdays is back in January, ‘ 18. Cost €12 – Bus leaves Ramsgrange at midday – Pickups from Ramsgrange to Wexford. To book please call 051 389 012 or 087 0544976.
Fadó Fadó – Evening Storytelling and music on Friday, November 24, in the Day Care Centre, Ramsgrange, starting at 7.30 p.m. €2 entry. Please come along and join us. We have the Mummers and other entertainment and we’d also would like musicians and story tellers. There will be food and a raffle. Contact Kelly 087 6372084.
May 2018 Holiday – From Monday, May 14, to Friday, May 18, staying in the Arklow Bay Hotel. Cost per person sharing €35; single room supplement €70 for the four nights. Cost includes: four nights bed and breakfast and evening meal, day trip each day, transport to and from Arklow and gratuities. A booking Fee of €00 (Non-Refundable) is required. Booking open to non-members from February 1, 2018. Enquires to 051 389 012 or 087 0544076. Travel Insurance – Allianz.ie 01 448 4848.
45 DRIVE
Kings Bay Inn, Arthurstown would like to welcome card players to their weekly 45 Drive on Sunday nights starting at 9 p.m. A great opportunity to demonstrate your card playing skills.
GAA CLUB NOTES
Coiste na nÓg AGM – The AGM of St James GAA Coiste na nÓg will take place on Friday, November 24, at 8 p.m. in Mersheen. The club will be looking for a new chairperson, secretary and treasurer on the night.
New Blood and fresh ideas are needed to bring the club forward for the next few years. Many hands make light work. If interested in filling a position at the AGM please contact Larry Crosbie 087 6882808.
Adult Club AGM – The St James GAA Club AGM will be held on Sunday, December 3, at 2 p.m. in Mersheen. All nominations for positions and motions to be sent to secretary.stjames.wexford@gaa.ie by close of business on Friday, November 24.
CHRISTMAS MARKET
There will be a giant Christmas Market in Ramsgrange Community School Sunday, November 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be jewellery, knitted goods, plants, wreaths, candles, beauty products, wood craft, baked good, Christmas gift ideas and fancy goods, photography, art and crafts – currently over 100 stalls booked.
Families can enjoy a great day, with face-painting for the children and after much browsing and shopping, visitors to the school can relax and enjoy a well-earned tea or coffee or Hot Chocolate in the student run Café. Santa will also pay a visit on the day and enjoy some time with the children in his specially commissioned Santa’s Grotto.
STUDY CENTRE
Spaces are available in the Supervised Study centre Wellingtonbridge on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please contact Margaret Moran 087 2040823 or Marie Carthy 087 9709901 for details.