Fethard-on-Sea

SNOW STORM

Like many other areas of the country the Fethard area ground to a halt during the recent snow storm with drifts closing off many roads. There are no reports of any major damage being done. Thanks are due to many local contractors and farmers etc who helped to clear the roads and make it possible to get to shops and various essential services.

CELEBRATION DINNER

The eagerly awaited St Mogue’s GAA Celebration dinner dance will now take place on 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. Tickets are on sale on Wednesday and Friday this week in Neville’s Bar from 8 p.m. to 8.30 p.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. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there.

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.

MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT

St Louis Day Care Centre are holding a night of music and Entertainment in Slainte Bar, Ramsgrange on Friday, March 16, at 9 p.m. Join us for lots of Ceol agus Craic with Pat Hayes and Various Artists. Free admission, raffle on the night. All proceeds in aid of St Louis Day Care Centre. Your support is greatly appreciated.

VILLAGE PLAYERS

The Village Players Drama Group will be on stage in St Mary’s Hall for two nights with their hilarious comedy ‘ Widows Paradise’ on Friday and Sunday, March 23, and 25. Tickets available in Fethard post office or from any member of the cast. Get your ticket early to avoid disappointment.

CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL

His many friends in the area wish the best of luck to local horse trainer Pierce Power from the Hook, who has trained Burning Ambition to compete in the St James’ Place Foxhunter Chase in Cheltenham on Friday the 16th. Coming from a well known family with a long involvement in equine sports it is no surprise to see Pierce carry on this tradition. The horse will be ridden by well known Wexford jockey Jamie Codd.

LATE WILLIAM RYAN

The death occurred recently in his 93rd year of William Ryan, Newtown, Fethard-on-Sea. A very well known and popular member of the local community Willie was predeceased by his late wife Anne and is sadly missed by his loving sons Kevin and Liam and daughters Bernadette, Kathleen, Anne, Patricia, Mary, and Joan. His Funeral Mass took place on Tuesday, February 27, in St Aidan’s Church Poulfur with burial afterwards in the New Cemetery Poulfur. Sympathy is extended to his family and friends.

SCRAP METAL COLLECTION

Scrap metal time again. There will be a metal collection in aid of St Mogue’s Ladies’ Club in the coming weeks. Please have a look in your sheds, gardens and attics – any unwanted, old, rusty, broken metal could help your local club. Queries to Brid at 087 2068007.

FETHARD ST MOGUE’S GAA

The intermediate hurlers had their first game in the league away to Faythe Harriers last Sunday while the junior hurlers were away to Gusserane on Friday night, reports in next week’s paper. The senior footballers play St Martin’s in the first round of the championship in Wexford Park on Saturday, March 30, at 3 p.m. while they play St Anne’s in the second round in New Ross the following Saturday, April 7, at 3.30 p.m.

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.

COISTE NA NÓG

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.

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 Elaine and George Dunne, who won €112 in this week’s split-the-pot (February 20). Envelopes for split-thepot 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.

BEACH WORKERS VACANCY

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.

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.

FITNESS CIRCUIT CLASSES

Fethard Fitness exercise classes daily, personal and group training on request. Contact Nuala at 087 9111901 for more information.

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.

PEACE COMMISSIONER

Ms Vanessa Davey, Porters Gate, Fethard, was recently appointed to the post as Peace Commissioner, PC by the Minister for Justice Mr TD Charlie Flanagan For Co Wexford and the adjoining counties. Ms Davey passed the screening tests carried out by the Department of Justice and will do her duties from her home at Porters Gate. Phone 086 2247746 or email daveyvan@hotmail.com. It is a great honour for Ms Davey a native of Kilrane, Co Wexford.

MIKEY IN DEMAND

Mikey Dwyer, Houseland is in great demand with sports groups Wexfor senior footballers and the Wexford Co under-21 hurlers are asking him to join the panels but Mikey, who was one of Fethard’s stars in their all-Ireland adventure has commited to play with Clontarf Rugby club for the season. Mikey, who played rugby for New Ross was asked to play for Clontarf and on four successive weekends scored two try’s per game despite his local GAA commitments. Interesting times ahead for this 20-year-old. the headache. Every bit counts and before you know it, a nice sum is waiting for you by the end of the year. Please contact reception for more details.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

At SWWFRC we run projects with a group of core staff, a team of CE workers (of which there is always space to join) and a dedicated group of volunteers. We are asking for people to join us – simply by offering their time. A few hours a week can make a huge difference to the services we can offer. Full training (if necessary) will be given. WE NEED YOU. If you can help, contact reception for more details. We look forward to having you on board.

CE SCHEME

South West Wexford FRC have vacancies on our Community Employment Scheme for the following: Community Café Assistants and Childcare Assistants. For further details, please contact Tilly, CE Scheme Supervisor, at 051 389 418. Eligibility criteria in receipt of a Social Welfare payment and over 21 years.

FOOD CLOUD

SWWFRC are recruiting for volunteers to help with our weekly food cloud collections. Food cloud at present supports many family with our community. Please contact Sharon Kennedy at 051 389418 to express an interest.

EDUCATION AT SWWFRC

New evening courses starting in February 2018.

Early Childhood Level 5: Early Childhood Education and Practice – Starting February Cost €285

Business Level 6: Communications – Starting February 2018. Cost €325. Training and Development Special Purpose Award, two Modules – Starting February 2018. Cost €550

ECDL (four core modules): ICS Skills – Starting February 2018. 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.

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.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Our next meeting will be held on Monday, April 9, 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. New members welcome.

Trip to Omniplex Cinema, Wexford: on March 21, to see Lady Bird – Cost €12 – Bus leaving Ramsgrange car park at midday – Usual pick-ups from Ramsgrange to Wexford – To book, phone 051 389 012 or 087 0544976.

Trip to St Michael’s Theatre, New Ross: March 11 (please note date change) to see Top Hat, a musical by Irving Berlin, on Monday, March 5. Cost, which includes ticket and bus, €20. Non-members €25. Deposit €10. Bus leaving Ramsgrange car park at 7 p.m. Pick-up in Campile 7.10 p.m. To book, phone 051 389012 or 087 0544976.

Cork over 50 Expo show: Please note change date to April 7. Cost Members €15 €20 non-members. Bus leaving Ramsgrange 9 a.m. Sharp pick up in Campile 9.10 a.m. To book, phone 051 389012 or 087 0544976.

May Holiday: from Monday, May 14, to Friday, May 18 – Arklow Bay Hotel – Cost per person sharing, €335, single room supplement €70 for the four nights – Cost includes four nights B&B and evening meal, a day-trip each day, transport to and from Arklow and Gratuities – Non-Refundable Booking Fee of €100 is required. Enquires to 051 389012 or 087 0544076. Travel Insurance: Allianz.ie telephone 01 4484848.

HORTICULTURE SOCIETY

Ramsgrange horticulture society held their AGM in the Strand Tavern last Wednesday morning. Elected were chairman Rodney Brunt, Assistant chairperson Eleanor Foley, secretary Bill McCarthy, Asst Sec. Noreen McCarthy, treasurer Mary Ryan, Asst Treas John Cursley, PRO May Cadogan and Eleanor Foley. This is a great time to join the group or contact May 879240330.

CABARET

St Louis Day Care Centre is holding a Night of music and Entertainment, with Pat Hayes and various artists, in Sláinte Bar Ramsgrange, on Friday next, March 16, at 9 p.m. – Free Admission – Raffle on the Night – All Proceeds in aid of St Louis Day Care Centre – Your support is greatly appreciated. Join us for lots of ‘Ceól agus Craic’.

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 continue 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.

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.

SCHOOL ENROLMENTS

Ramsgrange Central National School is now taking enrolments for the school year 2018-2019. You can get an enrolment pack by calling in to the school, or by calling Karen in the office at 051 389363’.

SCOIL NAOMH UNA

Application forms for enrolment in junior infants in Sheilbaggan NS for September 2018 are now available. Shielbaggan N.S. is a two teacher school in the parish of Ramsgrange. To request an application form or to find out more about the school please contact Principal Patricia Foran at 051 562410 during school hours or email shielbaggans.ias@gmail.com<mailto: shielbaggans.ias@gmail.com>. You can also visit our website at shielbaggansd.scoilnet.ie/blog. Closing date for applications is Friday, March 23.

BALLYHACK NS

Ballyhack National School are now taking enrolments for September 2018. If you would like your child to start school in Ballyhack, then please contact the school by phone 051 389 368, by email ballyhackns@eircom.net or call into Fiona in the office for an Enrolment Pack. Completed Enrolment Forms must be returned to the principal on or before Friday, April 13.

ABBEY LADIES GOLF

In temperatures of 5° feeling like 0°, 32 golfers braved the cold and took to the Abbey Par 3 fairways on 24 Feb. A fantastic turnout despite the cold, with great scores: 1st Ann Banville (19) 36pts, 2nd Mgt. Doyle (36) 36pts L9, 3rd Eileen Wallace (17) 35 pts. Cat. 1 Bridget Duffin (22) 30pts, Cat. 2 Adeline Foxe (25) 34 pts, Cat. 3 Anne Sutton (34) 29 pts. New members winner Mgt. Egan (36) 28 pts. Nearest Pin Nancy Colfer.