Fethard-on-Sea
CELEBRATION POSTPONED
The eagerly awaited Fethard St Mogue’s Celebration dinner dance fell victim to the ‘Beast from the East’ last weekend. New provisional date is now scheduled for Friday, March 23, in Brandon House Hotel, New Ross with music by Wrecking Ball followed by DJ Dinner will be at 8 p.m. followed by presentation of medals to our victorious Wexford and Leinster winning hurling team.
WEEKLY LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s Club lotto jackpot of €4,100 so next week’s jackpot stands at €4,200. The winning numbers 1, 13, 24 and 30. The club two two match-three winners, Daniel Foley and Emily Carroll, who won €30 each.
SALTMILLS/ST KEARNS AGM
The Saltmills and St Kearns AGM will hold their AGM tonight, Tuesday, March 6, in the Colclough Memorial Hall. The defibrillator is now in situ at the Vine Cottage Pub, Saltmills. A big thank you to all who fundraiser for this. Anyone interested in training to use it please contact the group via Facebook or leave name at the pub. Community survey results on display in the hall. Huge thank you to all who participated. Split-the-pot draw on Sunday night in the Vine Cottage.
COISTE NA NÓG
Due to the bad weather last Friday Fethard St Mogue’s Coiste na nÓg will now hold its Player Registration night on Friday, March 9, in St Mary’s Hall from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Registration fees are as follows: €50 for one boy; €80 for family (2+ boys) and €20 for new boys aged 4, five or six who will begin with the clubs ‘Mogues Cul Og’ nursery. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the night, and new members are particularly welcome.
Our Mogues Cúl Óg Nursery program will run every Saturday morning at 11 a.m. from April 14 through to September. This is open for boys and girls of all abilities. The emphasis on this is for fun and games and to improve their natural physical abilities in a fun and non-pressurised environment. No playing equipment is needed to start off either, we will provide all that is needed to get things up and running.
SOUP DAY
A Soup Day in aid of St Mary’s Church, Tintern restoration fund will be held in Colclough Hall, Saltmills on Sunday, March 18, between 12 and 3 p.m. Ladies Golf Society
With temperatures of five degrees feeling like zero in a moderate breeze 32 Abbey Ladies golfers braved the cold and took to the Abbey Par three fairways on February 24. A fantastic turn out despite the bitter cold returned great scores. First Ann Banville (19) 36 points. Second Margaret Doyle (36) 36 points. Third Eileen Wallace (17) 35 points. Category one Bridget Duffin (22) 30 points. Category two Adeline Foxe (25) 34 points. Category three Anne Sutton/O’ Hanlon (34) 29 points. New Member winner (36) 28 points. Nearest the pin Nancy Colfer. Next outing Carrigleade March 10 at 11 a.m.
ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
Great things happen when a community comes together. Fethard-on-Sea’s St Patrick’s Day parade will take place on Saturday, March 17, at 1.45 p.m. This year we are very proud to announce that the Grand Marshals of the parade will be our Féile Football and Hurling all-Ireland winning teams. Street entertainment will begin at 1.30 p.m. Float Entry Forms available in Dillon’s Londis in Fethard-on-Sea. Any enquires contact Lorraine O’Leary or Irene O’Leary. The success of the parade is in your hands. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Mary Boland, who was Saltmills and St Kearns Community Groups split-the-pot winner of €121 for February. Envelopes are available to purchase in Vine Cottage, Whelan’s Chipper and Fish Shop and shop in St Leonards. Next draw will take place on March 25.
FETHARD SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Tina Molloy, who won €105 in this week’s split-the-pot (February 20). 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.
PROGRESSIVE 45
The winners of the Progressive 45 Card Game in Colclough Hall, Saltmills last Sunday night were David Murphy, Georgie Foley and Siobhán Doyle. In second place Margaret Cullen, Jimmy Cullen and John Joe murphy. In third place were Sonny Cahill, Maura Cahill and Michael Murphy. The last game draw was won by Dave Walsh, Liam Power and Elish Breen. The raffle winners were Tommy Morrissey, Willie White and Siobhán Doyle.
PARISH DRAW
The winners of the February Parish Draw were, first prize Eileen Molloy, second prize Theresa Walshe, third prize Elaine Wallace. Thanks again to everyone who supports the draw.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
An exciting job opportunity has become available in the Hook Peninsula. Two Beaches Environmental Workers are required to monitor and maintain the cleanliness levels, including water pollution on the Hook Peninsula Beaches. Key tasks include visiting agreed beaches in the peninsula on a regular basis, monitoring cleanliness, water purity/pollution levels and clearing rubbish/debris as appropriate. Skills and Experience Required, An interest in the Hook Peninsula beaches, coastal area, coastal wildlife.
Working Hours, 19.5 hours per week. Number of positions Available, Two. This is a CE Scheme, with a one-year contract and access to free courses to up skill. Eligibility criteria apply. Our offices are located in Duncannon and Fethard-on-Sea villages. Contact Jane McWilliams 051 389530.
TOURIST OFFICE
Fethard Tourist Office is now opened in the village daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call in for all your photocopying, printing and secretarial services.
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 Fethard Fitness
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.
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.
BALLYCULLANE 5/10K
The Ballycullane NS 5/10k Run/walk will be takes place on Sunday, March 11, Starts at 10 a.m. Registration opens 9 a.m. in the school Entry fee is €10 per adult, €5 for under-18 and €25 for family of four. All welcome.