StMary’s gravessurvey

The graveyard at St Mary’s Church has been used by local people of all faiths for centuries, and contains some very interesting grave stones.

In the New Year an exciting project will take place over two Saturdays to survey and list all of the grave stones so that they can be located on the Historic Graves website. Many of them are weather-worn, so this is important and urgent work.

The survey depends on volunteers giving up a few hours. The survey started last Saturday and continues this Saturday, January 13, at 10 a.m. If you can spare time please turn up at 9.45 a.m. at the church to get your instructions. The organisers have been assured that it is an easy task, and you will get the materials you need on the morning.

The Heritage Council is supporting this scheme which complements the great work that has already been done to make the Norman heritage of the area more accessible and will be of immense interest to people looking for their ancestors in this area.

If you want to know more please contact 051 421766. visits the person’s home once a week on the same day for an hour or two. A limited number of tickets to this performance are on sale at €30 per person. browsing and scanning all the older photos.

The society also wish to thank its 12 monthly sponsors; Harte Outdoor Lighting, Sew It Seams, Quantum Autos New Ross, O’C Photography, EA Circuit Classes, Ironman ironing service, Mannions, Raymondo’s, New Ross Books, Celtic Mists, Mol’s Tiles and Browne’s Photography. The group also thanks its planner dates sponsors; New Ross Pantomime Society, AIMS Choral Festival, St Michael’s Theatre Musical Society, New Ross Piano Festival and New Ross Drama Festival.

New Ross Musical Society’s 50th production ‘Top Hat’ will take place in March 2018, with tickets now on sale form St Michael’s Theatre box office and website. Book now to avoid disappointment.