Fethard-on-Sea
FETHARD ST MOGUE’S GAA
The intermediate hurlers will play their all-Ireland semi-final against Sylane of Galway on January 20 at 3 p.m. in Parnell Park, Dublin. DVDs of the county and Leinster Finals are now on sale, contact John Hanton 086 8173437.
TOURIST OFFICE
Fethard Tourist Office is now open in the village daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call in for all your photocopying, printing and secretarial services.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Bridget Nolan, who won €77 in this week’s split-the-pot (January 2). Envelopes for split-the-pot are available in the post office, Dillon’s, The Wheelhouse, Droopy’s, Molloy’s, Neville’s and the Tourist Office. Draw takes place every Tuesday. Thank you for your support.
WEEKLY LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s Club lotto jackpot of €3,300 so next week’s jackpot stands at €3,400. The winning numbers were 1, 4, 10 and 26. The club would like to thank everyone who supports the lotto every week and look forward to your continued support in 2018. Anyone, who would like to contribute to the running of the club and be in with a chance of winning a prize every week can do so by purchasing a lotto ticket from any committee member or other ticket seller.
CIRCUIT CLASSES
Fethard Fitness exercise classes daily, personal and group training on request. Contact Nuala at 087 9111901 for more information or check out Facebook at FethardFitness.
SPLIT-THE-POT
December’s split-the-pot was won for a second time by Niall Murphy and wins €87. Congratulations, Niall. Saltmills and St Kearns Community Group would like to thank you for your support in 2017 and look forward to more exciting things in 2018.
NOTES DEADLINE
Please note that due to new deadline any items for inclusion in the District News will have to be with your local correspondent at tony46murphy@eircom.net before 7 p.m. on the Thursday before publication at the latest. We would like to thank you for your support during the year and look forward to your continued help in 2018.
STEP AND TONE CLASSES
Circuit Class every Monday Evening at 7.30 p.m. in Ramsgrange Community School Gym and every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. in St Mary’s Hall, Fethard, Step and Tone every Friday Morning at 10 a.m. in St Mary’s Hall, Fethard. All fitness levels welcome and catered for. Contact Maureen at 087 7479258.
ACTIVE RETIRED
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 €100 (Non-Refundable) is required. Booking open to non-members from February 1. Enquires to 051 389 012 or 087 0544076. Travel Insurance – Allianz.ie 01 448 4848.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
We at South West Wexford FRC are supporting people to re-enter the workforce, gain practical work experience locally and work towards recognized qualifications through the opportunity of free Training at QQI Level 3 up to Level 6 and onwards.
We are presently recruiting for a Community Café Assistant 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. at 051 389418 to express an interest.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
We at South West Wexford FRC are supporting people to re-enter the workforce, gain practical work experience locally and work towards recognized qualifications through the opportunity of free Training at QQI Level 3 up to Level 6 and onwards.
We are presently recruiting for a Community Café Assistant 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.
EDUCATION AT SWWFRC
New evening courses starting in January 2018 are as follows.
Early Childhood Level 5: Early Childhood Education and Practice – Starting Tuesday, January 16, Cost €285; Special Needs Assisting – Starting Wednesday, January 17. Cost €285
Health Care Support Level 5: Care of the Older Person – Starting Tuesday, January 16. Cost €285.
Social Care Level 5: Intercultural Studies – Starting January Wednesday the 17th 2018. Cost €285.
Business Level 5: Book-keeping Manual and Computerised – Starting Monday, January 15. Cost €285.
Business Level 6: Communications – Starting Monday, January 15. Cost €325; Training and Development Special Purpose Award, two Modules – Starting Saturday, January 20. Cost €550
ECDL (four core modules): ICS Skills to be confirmed. Cost €440
Courses will run subject to minimum numbers confirmed. Recipients of social welfare may be entitled to funding towards courses. Easy payment plans can be availed of for all courses. Phone Jan/Diane at 051 389418 for further details or to book a place on any of the above courses.
Getting Citizens Online at SWWFRC – Avail of 10 hours free training to enhance your digital skills by Getting Citizens Online. Next class commencing shortly. Please call reception at 051 389418 to secure a place.
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. to 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.
ACTIVE RETIRED
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 €100 (Non-Refundable) is required. Booking open to non-members from February 1. Enquires to 051 389 012 or 087 0544076.
BLUEBELL CAFÉ
The Bluebell Café is open at St Louis Day Care Centre 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 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.
PENNY BANK
Penny Bank will start back again on Friday, January 12, from 9.30 – 10.30 in South West Wexford FRC.
BALLYHACK NS
Ballyhack NS would like to thank everyone who supported our Christmas Raffle which was a great success. The results are ast follows.
1) Denise Furlong – large hamper; 2) Tara Walsh – medium hamper; 3) Oisin Clarke – framed photograph by Jennie Byrne and bottle of bubbly; 4) Brigid Greene – ferry ticket to the value of €42; 5) Mark Power – small hamper; 6) Margaret Byrne – toy and box of chocolates; 7) Veronica Murphy – tin of biscuits; 8) Odhran Jordan – spot prize; 9) Tony Power – spot prize