Duncannon

NOTES DEADLINE

Deadline for inclusion in the Duncannon notes is 5 p.m. on Thursdays. duncannonnotes@ gmail.com.

CHURCH REPAIRS

As you may be aware, Our Lady, Star of the Sea Church, Duncannon is undergoing repairs to the ceiling following damage that occurred some time ago. For the duration of the repairs, the church will be considered a building site and must NOT BE ENTERED, by anyone, other than those involved in the repairs. During the works, Masses will be celebrated, at the normal times but in the Star of the Sea Community Centre, adjacent to the church. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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.

CHURCH NEWS

ST. PATRICK’S DAY – Saturday next is the feast of our national apostle, St Patrick and is a holy day of obligation. Vigil Mass is on Friday at 7 p.m. and on Saturday morning at 10 a.m.

The collection taken up on St Patrick’s Day (and the vigil Mass) will go towards the Education of Seminarians in the diocese of Ferns. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

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’.

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.

COCKLESHELL ART ROOM

The Cockleshell Art Room, Main Street, Duncannon, will